Knight Gundam
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is part of the SD Gundam franchise, a sub-franchise of the popular Gundam
anime
.
In Knight Gundam, Gundam mecha
and characters are reimagined as knights, sorcerers
and other fantasy and medieval European character types. Generally, the series has not been as popular as its counterpart Musha Gundam
and as such Knight Gundam productions are rare. Perhaps in an attempt to change this, the Knight Gundam concept received a fair amount of focus in the recent Superior Defender Gundam Force
television series.
series and role playing games into SD Gundam. The knight style SD Gundam designs are devised by Koji Yokoi and soon Knight Gundam became an independent series like Musha Gundam
.
The series first started on Carddas
trading cards with the story set in the "Saddarc World" (Carddas spelt backwards). Soon after it expanded to Gashapons, plastic models, manga and games.
The Gundams in the Knight Gundam series are portrayed as living beings just like in the Musha Gundam series. But later on in the series giant robots known as "Kihei"(機兵) were introduced thus creating a weird picture of a Gundam piloting a Gundam. Also different from Musha Gundam, Knight Gundam has important human characters like Knight Amuro and Princess Frau throughout the whole series.
as a confirmed playable unit. This is also the first non-SD appearance of the character itself as it was now designed by Hajime Katoki
.
The main races that exist in Saddrac World are the MS race and human race. Knight Gundam of the Gundam Clan and Knight Sazabi of the Zeon Clan are examples of the MS race.
In Saddrac World there are numerous kingdoms like Lacroa, Munzo and Zabylonia to name a few.
Gundam
The is a metaseries of anime created by Sunrise studios that features giant robots called "Mobile Suits" ; usually the protagonist's MS will carry the name Gundam....
anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
.
In Knight Gundam, Gundam mecha
Mecha
A mech , is a science fiction term for a large walking bipedal tank or robot, including ones on treads and animal shapes.-Characteristics:...
and characters are reimagined as knights, sorcerers
Magician (fantasy)
A magician, mage, sorcerer, sorceress, wizard, enchanter, enchantress, thaumaturge or a person known under one of many other possible terms is someone who uses or practices magic that derives from supernatural or occult sources...
and other fantasy and medieval European character types. Generally, the series has not been as popular as its counterpart Musha Gundam
Musha Gundam
are Gundam units modelled after samurai, ninja, or other forms of feudal Japanese warriors. Inheriting the base SD Gundam design, typical design element include changing beam sabre into katana, sheath that act as a gun, removable armour suits...
and as such Knight Gundam productions are rare. Perhaps in an attempt to change this, the Knight Gundam concept received a fair amount of focus in the recent Superior Defender Gundam Force
Superior Defender Gundam Force
is a Japanese anime series. The scenario was created by Yūichi Abe.-Overview:A Japan/America co-production, SD Gundam Force initially aired on Cartoon Network in the U.S...
television series.
Outline
Knight Gundam is a series that took elements from the then popular Dragon QuestDragon Quest
, published as Dragon Warrior in North America until 2005,Due to the inconsistent usage by sources since Square Enix obtained the naming rights to Dragon Quest in North America. Dragon Quest has been used by sources to refer to games released solely under the Dragon Warrior titles...
series and role playing games into SD Gundam. The knight style SD Gundam designs are devised by Koji Yokoi and soon Knight Gundam became an independent series like Musha Gundam
Musha Gundam
are Gundam units modelled after samurai, ninja, or other forms of feudal Japanese warriors. Inheriting the base SD Gundam design, typical design element include changing beam sabre into katana, sheath that act as a gun, removable armour suits...
.
The series first started on Carddas
Carddas
is a name given to Bandai's card vending machines and, thus, a generic term given to the cards sold by these machines. The name comes from AMeDAS , a system in Japan used for gathering weather data. The aim behind this naming is to make Carddas an information source for kids...
trading cards with the story set in the "Saddarc World" (Carddas spelt backwards). Soon after it expanded to Gashapons, plastic models, manga and games.
The Gundams in the Knight Gundam series are portrayed as living beings just like in the Musha Gundam series. But later on in the series giant robots known as "Kihei"(機兵) were introduced thus creating a weird picture of a Gundam piloting a Gundam. Also different from Musha Gundam, Knight Gundam has important human characters like Knight Amuro and Princess Frau throughout the whole series.
Appearances in video games
Knight Gundam finally makes an appearance in Gundam Musou 3Gundam Musou 3
is a tactical action video game based on the Gundam anime series, and the sequel to 2008's Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2. It is developed by Koei/Omega Force and is published by Namco Bandai. The game was revealed in the September issue of Famitsu and was released on December 16, 2010 in Japan...
as a confirmed playable unit. This is also the first non-SD appearance of the character itself as it was now designed by Hajime Katoki
Hajime Katoki
is a popular Japanese mecha designer. A member of the studio Sunrise, he is highly noted for his work on the Gundam series as well as his work on video games, such as the Virtual On series and Policenauts.-Biography:...
.
SD Gundam Gaiden
- Sieg Zion HenSD Gundam Gaiden Sieg Zion Henis a project centered around Bandai's plamo and Carddas trading cards. It also has a manga drawn by Ryuuichi Hoshino. It is the first work of the Knight Gundam series.-Overview:...
(1989–1990) - Entaku no Kishi hen (1991)
- Seikihei Monogatari (1992)
- Kikoushin Densetsu (1993)
Shin SD Gundam Gaiden
- Knight Gundam Monogatari (1994)
- Gold Saga (1995)
- Gaitoushin Senki (1996)
Others
- SD Gundam Holy LegendSD Gundam Seidenis a project centered around Bandai's Carddas trading cards. It also has a manga drawn by Ryuuichi Hoshino. The eighth work of the Knight Gundam series.-Overview:...
(1997) - SD Gundam Retsuden: Gundam Kishidan (1998)
- SD Gundam Eiyuden (2001)
- Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 (2010)
Saddrac World
The world staging the SD Gundam Gaiden stories. Basically its setting is similar to that of a medieval fantasy role-playing game with swords, sorcery and monsters. As the series progresses, subjects like the Kihei, the Angel Domain, the Twelve Gods become more developed and detailed.The main races that exist in Saddrac World are the MS race and human race. Knight Gundam of the Gundam Clan and Knight Sazabi of the Zeon Clan are examples of the MS race.
In Saddrac World there are numerous kingdoms like Lacroa, Munzo and Zabylonia to name a few.
Llion Cardzi World
The world staging the SD Gundam Holy Legend story. It too has the same medieval fantasy role-playing game setting but in Llion Cardzi the towns and cities are built on top of huge trees.Related
- Respect GundamRespect GundamRespect Gundam is a mini compilation of Gundam-related work created by Hiroyuki Tamakoshi, Kenki Fujioka, Tohru Fujisawa, Hiro Mashima, Minoru Sugiyama...
- a Knight Gundam 2-page spread drawn by Hiro MashimaHiro Mashimais a Japanese manga artist. He is most known for his fantasy manga Groove Adventure Rave, published by Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine, from 1999 to 2005. The series was later adapted into an anime. However, the anime adaption was cancelled before it could complete the series.In 2003, he...
is featured.
See also
- Musha GundamMusha Gundamare Gundam units modelled after samurai, ninja, or other forms of feudal Japanese warriors. Inheriting the base SD Gundam design, typical design element include changing beam sabre into katana, sheath that act as a gun, removable armour suits...
- SD Command ChroniclesSD Command Chroniclesis a branch of the SD Gundam franchise. In this branch the characters are military, with the characters from the Gundam series split into air, land and sea troops and redesigned accordingly. Was released as model kits mostly in the Ganso line....
- Superior Defender Gundam ForceSuperior Defender Gundam Forceis a Japanese anime series. The scenario was created by Yūichi Abe.-Overview:A Japan/America co-production, SD Gundam Force initially aired on Cartoon Network in the U.S...