GRANDEEK: Gaiden English Sub & Dub

About GRANDEEK: Gaiden

Looking for background on GRANDEEK: Gaiden (GRANDEEK-外伝-)? This adventure and fantasy series by Group TAC and Animate Film (2000) starts out like this. In short: This is a tale of swords and sorcery as the young warrior-woman Tia Allbright and her hapless assistant, Luke, battle demon assassins in a fantasy land. Tia arrives on the island of Marcleida with her trusted sword 'Grandeek,' which holds a spirit within that helps her on her quests.

As things develop, she is soon turned away however. Determined to get on the island, Tia searches for a way past the fences that guard the entrance, as another stranger arrives on the island to take on an enigmatic job. Someone has been killing the inhabitants of the island and has the ability to appear and disappear at will.

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Tia Allbright (Yui Horie) and Luke Slayton (Masashi Ebara) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Group TAC and Animate Film, which means the visual identity of GRANDEEK: Gaiden follows that studio's craft. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Its 5.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Yui Horie as Tia Allbright, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2000, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.