GRANDEEK: Gaiden English Sub & Dub

About GRANDEEK: Gaiden

GRANDEEK: Gaiden (GRANDEEK-外伝-) arrives as an adventure anime by Group TAC and Animate Film (2000), and the premise is easy to summarize. At its core: This is a tale of swords and sorcery as the young warrior-woman Tia Allbright and her hapless assistant, Luke, clash 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.

Along the way, 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.

As an adventure title, 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. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

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. With a 5.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Yui Horie as Tia Allbright, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2000, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.