Kiddy Grade

About Kiddy Grade

Kiddy Grade (キディ・グレイド) arrives as an action anime by GONZO (2002), and the premise is easy to summarize. At its core: After fighting in numerous interstellar wars, mankind forms the Galactic Union to bring stability and to prevent conflicts between different planets. However, disputes between members of the union itself persists.

As things develop, in the Star Century year 0165, the Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs (GOTT) was formed. This organization utilizes the superpowered ES taskforce to maintain order. Eclair and Lumiere are two low-ranking ES members who carry out missions for GOTT.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Éclair (Ryouko Nagata) and Lumière (Aya Hirano) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. At 24 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by GONZO, so the studio's house style defines how Kiddy Grade looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Ryouko Nagata voicing Éclair gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2002, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.