The peace of the futuristic city of Neotopia is broken when the Dark Axis marks it as its next target. A young boy named Shute witnesses the assault led by Zapper Zaku, only to be saved by a mysterious hero called Captain Gundam.
Tropes
- Big Damn Heroes: Captain saves Shute from being Bagubagu'd.
- Cutting the Knot: In response to Captain getting in his way, Zapper calls the Magnamusai, has the Zakurello Gate opened up and has the ship fire at him.
- I Love the Smell of X in the Morning: After petrifying a meadow, Zapper says, "I love the smell of fresh concrete in the morning.
- Let's Get Dangerous!: Zapper Zaku initially comes as a joke once Captain shows up, but then orders the ''Magnamusai'' to fire its main cannon at Captain.
- Let Us Never Speak of This Again: Not out of embarrassment, but because combat mobile citizens are not supposed to exist, Captain asks Shute to forget about him when they first meet.
- Taking the Bullet: When Zapper sends the Magnamusai's cannon fire through the Zakurello Gate, Captain is forced to take it because Shute is right behind him!
- Zako Soldiers: Gundam? Zako? Zako?
