Kiddy Grade

I'm pretty sure the commentator "siderite" did not watch the same series as I did. K-Grade is not silly, the Japanese w/subs made perfect sense, nobody was "frowning" their way out of trouble, I can't think of how it "borrowed" from other anime, it is nothing like the Ghost in the Shell series, (which I disliked), and there is no copying from that junk. I admit that the first few disks aren't explained for a while, but it all adds up in the end. When it's finished, if you get it, you'll be sitting there in awe and thankful that you experienced it. It is one of the best anime series you'll see, and I've seen too many to count since 1984. Don't listen to that other guy.

Summery: 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. In the Star Century year 0165, the Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs (GOTT) was formed. This organization utilizes the super powered ES task force to maintain order. Eclair and Lumiere are two low-ranking ES members who carry out missions for GOTT. However, as they begin to see more and more of the galaxy, they soon realize that what they know about GOTT, the Galactic Union, and even themselves might not be all there is to it...

This is a great anime series and one on my favorite new anime series. Well lets start with the animation. The animation in the show is great. Everything is drawn very well. Everything in this series is bright and color which goes with the series somewhat playful and carefree tone.

The music. The music isn't Cowboy Bebop quality, but it goes well with this series. It could only go with this series. I like the playful, lighthearted sound of the music in this show.

The story. The story is of Eclair and Lumiere two C Class members of GOTT who find out that their lives past, present and future aren't what they seem.

In short this is a must watch series.

Just felt this anime was boring and that it tries too hard to be comparing itself with the likes of "Noir".

Although that wasn't my personal best either but ya get me! This anime definitely would need to march itself to the kiddy grade since the writers just haven't a clue about originality!

Before I start, yes the show is really called "Kiddy Grade". While the show seems silly by name and at times just plain silly, it should not be underestimated, because the show is surprisingly enjoyable. Basically the main characters are 2 "ES member(basically Galaxy police)" known as E-Claire and Lumiere. E-Claire is a childish acting and young looking woman who wears skimpy outfits and has a knack for funny intros. While Lumiere looks around 10 years old, and is more professional than acting e-Claire. And she is constantly reminding e-Claire to be more "elegant". The chemistry between these 2 characters is wonderful. Their mission? Maintain order and peace in the galaxy.

That's the basic premises of the show. A lot of the first few episodes of the show are basically about watching how these 2 work as a sort of galaxy police, which includes seeing them going on some bizarre missions.. So the beginning of the show is somewhat slow paced but quickly picks up once a certain someone's past begins to catch up to them.

Without giving too much away, let me just say that this is one of the best new anime's I've seen in a quite a while. The characters are charming and funny, the music is epic yet it can be very laid back and have a lighthearted feel, and the action scenes were very good as well. E-Claire's lipstick whip is awesome! The animation was also really good with some NICE special effects.

Overall this is a great anime that gets very emotional and uplifting in the final act. With powerful themes like morals, rebellion, and following your heart. So if you can mind all the obvious fan service in the earlier episodes you should definitely check Kiddy Grade out! Don't let a great show like this pass you by.

Good animation quality, nice story, very detailed script. I liked the technology a lot, since it is different from what we have now only by its scope, power and simplicity of use. Also, the typical feudal future as seen in a lot of SF writings, seems logical to me, since democracy is only the child of overpopulation.

But it does have its weak points. The Japanese/English soundtrack that makes no sense no matter how you translate it, the silly girlish clothes and behaviours applied to seemingly very old and powerful creatures, the heroic theme (the main characters escape from ridiculously dangerous situations by frowning a little, while "normal" ships and people are destroyed instantly).

All in all, though, it was a nice series, it made me watch it from start to end. It does borrow from a lot of successful animes, but it does it in an almost original way. Also, if they would have made it more serious, people would have accused the makers of copying Ghost in the Shell. Man, I miss that series.