Kiddy Girl-AND
Synopsis
Twenty-five years after Éclair and Lumière, (from the flagship Kiddy Grade series), rescued the galaxy from destruction's doorstep, the GTO (Galactic Trade Organization), created after the defeat of the GOTT (Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs), act on behalf of universal peace by combating criminal activity. Their special ES division mirrored after the GOTT's ES (Encounter of Shadow-work) force, now includes publicly acknowledged ES member candidates. The series follows two such trainees, Ascoeur and Q-feuille, as they work their way to ES membership. (Source: Wikipedia)
Audience Consensus
Kiddy GiRL-AND is a divisive series, particularly for fans of the original Kiddy Grade. Some viewers appreciate the characters, action, and fan service, while others find it to be a poor imitation with a weak plot and excessive fan service. The series does offer some entertainment value, especially after the initial episodes, but it struggles to escape the shadow of its predecessor.
Strengths
- Great characters (Ascoeur and Q-Feuille)
- Decent storyline (especially after episode 12)
- Nice animation and sound
- Well-done fight scenes
- Strong friendship between main characters
- Enjoyable filler episodes
Weaknesses
- Fails to live up to Kiddy Grade
- Gratuitous fan service
- Weak ending
- Lolicon elements
- Story takes a while to start