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The manga is comprised of several distinct tales that revolve around the endeavors of the Crossbone Vanguard throughout and following the conclusion of the original series, with an exception being the initial story that transpires during the One Year War and delves into the younger days of Crossbone pilot Umon Samon. Moreover, the series introduces the reappearance of Grey Stork, who is an elderly depiction of Judau Ashta, and who had previously surfaced in Hasegawa's V Gundam Sidestory manga.
As the century draws to a close, breaking news revolves around Kaitou Jeanne, a phantom thief supposedly sent by God, who has been stealing paintings all over the city. However, it turns out that the thief is no one but Maron Kusakabe, a 16-year-old enthusiastic rhythmic gymnast attending Momokuri Academy. Her true identity is a secret even to her best friend Miyako Toudaiji, who is heading the police chase for Jeanne. Believe it or not, the paintings Maron steals contain demons sent by the demon lord, who aims to weaken God's power by having his minions possess human hearts. Maron, as the reincarnation of Jeanne d'Arc, with the aid of the minor angel Finn Fish, is responsible for hunting down the cursed paintings and sealing away the evil demons. However, things get more complicated when a mysterious new phantom thief, Kaitou Sinbad, enters the scene. Balancing her duty as Jeanne with her lonely high school life proves to be more challenging than Maron ever imagined.
Following the journey of Edward Kenway, the plot delves into the conflict between the Assassins and Templars. The year is 1715, and the Caribbean is under the rule of pirates who have established a lawless society. These outlaws pose a significant threat to the established European power structures, disrupting international trade and accumulating vast fortunes. Their remarkable feats inspire future generations while leaving behind an enduring legacy. In this world of pirates reigns a young, arrogant, and formidable leader named Edward Kenway. With his skill with a sword and his contempt for authority, he earns the admiration of infamous pirate idols like Blackbeard. However, he is unwittingly dragged into an ancient feud that endangers everything these rebellious sailors have built.
In the distant future, specifically in After Colony 195, Earth is encompassed by orbiting space colonies. The colonists are subjected to harsh mistreatment at the hands of the Earth Alliance, using massive humanoid machines known as "mobile suits" to gain control over them. The perpetrator of this oppression is a clandestine organization referred to as "Oz," which has infiltrated the Alliance's military and lead it down the path of repression. The day has come for the space colonies to launch a counterattack. Five young pilots are entrusted with high-tech mobile suits dubbed "Gundams," and are dispatched to Earth with the intention of conducting guerilla warfare against Oz and the Alliance puppets under their command. The battle to determine the fate of humanity has begun...
Rikka, also known as Asterisk, is an Academy City situated on water, and it hosts the world's largest stage for an integrated battle entertainment called the "Star Wars Festival." In this festival, young boys and girls belonging to six academies, known as the "Starpulse Generation," compete with each other for supremacy, wielding Shining Armaments to fulfill their wishes. Amagiri Ayato is one of the participants. Ayato visited Rikka at the invitation of Claudia, the Student Council President of Seidoukan Academy. However, he soon found himself in a duel with the "Petalblaze Witch" Julis after earning her wrath. This marks the beginning of the most significant academy battle entertainment.
Set ten years after the events of Gundam F91, the tale revolves around Seabook Arno and Cecily Fairchild who uncover Crux Dogatie's scheme to invade Earth with the Jupiter Empire. In response, Cecily restores Crossbone Vanguard under her birth name, "Berah Ronah," who pose as space pirates to attack the Jupiter Energy Fleet. Seabook, known as "Kinkedo Nau," is one of the top pilots of the revamped Vanguard, alongside veteran Zabine Chareux. The narrative unravels through the eyes of Tobia Arronax, a teenage Newtype who inadvertently gets involved in the confrontation between the Jupiter Empire and the Crossbone Vanguard. While many Gundam aficionados were left underwhelmed by Gundam F91, Crossbone Gundam is lauded as one of Gundam's best due to its appealing characters, astute narration, and one-of-a-kind "pirate Gundam" designs. One cannot help but ponder how Gundam F91 would have fared had the original plan of a 52-episode TV series been fulfilled instead of compressing it into a two-hour movie.
Kyoko, a Japanese woman, is the protagonist of the story. She becomes a victim of rape at the hands of the American soldiers. A young African-American soldier comes to her rescue and later becomes her love interest. Unfortunately, he dies, compelling Kyoko to seek revenge against his murderers.
The One Year War between the Earth Federation and Principality of Zeon led to the formation of the Nemesis Team, a hostile group functioning within the Earth Federation Army.
During a school trip, Oribe Mutsumi and her classmates were left marooned on an island after an unfortunate airplane crash. Mutsumi, utilizing her vast wilderness expertise, took it upon herself to locate other survivors and assist them through the ordeal. Believing that they would be rescued in a mere three days, Mutsumi remained optimistic about their chances of survival. However, the island was home to massive deadly bugs that she never could have anticipated. Her in-depth knowledge of butterflies, wasps, and other insects may be the key to ensuring her classmates' safe rescue.
Although his MS-14B Gelgoog High Mobility Type suffered severe damage from the FA-78-1 Gundam Full Armor Type's unstoppable firepower, Johnny Ridden survived the grueling battle of A Baoa Qu. He managed to reunite with his modified MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type, nicknamed the "Full Bullet Zaku," thanks to the help of a fellow soldier and a Dolos-class carrier.
The era is the Tenpo era, set in the Edo period, on the eve of the end of the Tokugawa shogunate. In a world where common people suffer from high prices, rice shortages, political corruption, and epidemics, a lost swordsman and his Akita dog embark on a journey in pursuit of "righteousness" and "strength." Where do they come from, and where are they headed? Will they find light or darkness at the end?
