New Anime Releases 07/05/2012: Kiddy Grade

Coming to the UK after receiving pretty mixed reactions from fans in both Japan and the U.S. is Kiddy Grade, yet another high-profile series from the ‘style over substance’ artists at Studio Gonzo. Eclair and Lumiere are a part of the ‘Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs: ES Force’; a special department of the G.O.T.T. … Continued

I’m unsure about Kiddy Grade; the story seems to constantly hint at something deeper than the pure guns-and-lipstick formula we’ve become accustomed to since the first disc, without ever being consistent enough to leave a real impact on the viewers mind.Kiddy Grade #2 simply continues this trend of enjoyable, but ultimately forgettable episodic action adventure. … Continued

Despite there being an intangibly inspirational quality to the look and feel of Kiddy Grade, I still find myself struggling to be seriously interested by this show. And while the slew of gratuitous panty-shots and bizarre plot twists contained within this penultimate volume did a decent job of distracting me for an hour, once I’m left to … Continued

Kiddy Grade #3 finally gives this faltering series a much needed kick up the back side, crucially giving the story injections of both interesting plot development and conspiracy intrigue that thankfully lend some much needed credibility to an anime series that has so far been distinctly average, episodic fare. I found the previous two (reviews … Continued

Kiddy Grade #4 is the much awaited change of pace for a series that has thus far struggled to establish any kind of memorable plotline. By achieving what the previous volume merely hinted at, this fourth volume of Kiddy Grade turns a previously ‘sugary-sweet’ anime upside down and gives the viewer something exciting and substantial … Continued