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. The premise: 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.

From there, 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 a mysterious job. Someone has been killing the inhabitants of the island and has the ability to appear and disappear at will.

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Yui Horie as Tia Allbright and Masashi Ebara as Luke Slayton. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Group TAC and Animate Film is the studio behind GRANDEEK: Gaiden, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. 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. On the casting side, Yui Horie voicing Tia Allbright gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2000, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.