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Is Kiddy Grade Finished? Watch Order & Completion Guide

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Everything You Need to Know About Kiddy Grade
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If you are looking for a series that blends interstellar politics with superpowered action, Kiddy Grade is a compelling choice. Set in the Star Century year 0165, the story follows Eclair and Lumiere, two low-ranking members of the ES taskforce. They work for the Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs (GOTT), an organization designed to maintain order within the Galactic Union. As they carry out their missions, the duo begins to uncover unsettling truths about GOTT, the Union, and their own identities.

You can watch the anime on Prime Video to start your journey through the galaxy.

Is the Anime Really Finished?
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Whether Kiddy Grade is “finished” depends on how much of the story you want to uncover. If you watch the original 2002 series, you will experience the primary arc of Eclair and Lumiere’s early missions and their growing realization of the conspiracy surrounding them. However, the story continues beyond the first series.

To get a complete narrative conclusion and see the evolution of the characters and the world, you will need to move past the original series into the sequel, Kiddy Girl-AND. If you only watch the first series, you are missing a significant portion of the overall saga. For those who want the full experience, exploring the wider franchise—including the sequels and related materials—is essential.

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Who is Kiddy Grade For?
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Kiddy Grade is best suited for viewers who enjoy a mix of the following:

  • Science Fiction & Space Operas: The series heavily features interstellar travel and a massive galactic government.
  • Mystery: Much of the plot revolves around uncovering the truth behind the Galactic Union and the ES taskforce.
  • Action: With superpowered protagonists and high-stakes missions, there is plenty of kinetic energy throughout the show.
  • Police Themes: The dynamic of low-ranking officers working within a bureaucratic system adds a layer of intrigue to the plot.

If you enjoy stories where the protagonists slowly realize they are part of a much larger, more complex game than they initially thought, this is the series for you. While you’re diving in, you might also want to pick up some Kiddy Grade merchandise to celebrate your fandom.

Recommended Watch and Read Order#

Because of the various sequels, compilations, and manga adaptations, the order in which you consume Kiddy Grade can vary based on your goals. Please refer to the relationship tree below the article for a visual guide to these connections.

The Recommended Order#

For the most streamlined experience, we recommend starting with the original series and then moving to the sequel:

  1. Kiddy Grade (Original Series)
  2. Kiddy Girl-AND (Sequel)

The Release Order
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If you want to experience the franchise as it was released to the public:

  1. Kiddy Grade (2002)
  2. Kiddy Grade: Ignition (Compilation)
  3. Kiddy Grade: Maelstrom (Sequel to Ignition)
  4. Kiddy Grade: Truth Dawn (Sequel to Maelstrom)
  5. Kiddy Girl-AND (2009)

The Completionist Order
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For those who want every piece of media associated with the series, including pilots and manga, we suggest this path:

  1. Kiddy Grade (Original Series)
  2. Kiddy Grade Reverse (Manga side story)
  3. Kiddy Grade Versus (Manga side story)
  4. Kiddy Grade: Ignition $\rightarrow$ Maelstrom $\rightarrow$ Truth Dawn
  5. Kiddy GIRL-AND Pilot
  6. Kiddy Girl-AND (Sequel Anime)
  7. Kiddy Girl-and Pure (Manga alternate retelling of the sequel)

For Those Open to Source Material
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If you don’t mind jumping between anime and manga to flesh out the world, we highly recommend integrating the side stories (Reverse and Versus) immediately after the first anime series, and reading Kiddy Girl-and Pure alongside or after the sequel anime to see a different take on the story. You can buy the manga here.

Final Tips
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Keep in mind that Kiddy Grade has seen various releases over the years, including complete collections and streaming availability on platforms like Crunchyroll (though availability can change over time). Whether you are following the main plot or diving into the alternate retellings in the manga, the world of the GOTT offers a rich blend of mystery and sci-fi action.

Kiddy Grade • anime • 2002-10-08 to 2003-03-18
  └─(sequel)→  Kiddy Girl-AND • anime • 2009-10-15
   └─(alternate retelling)→   Kiddy Girl-and Pure • manga • 2009-03-26 to 2010-04-26 (serialized in Comp Ace)
   └─(related)→   Kiddy GIRL-AND Pilot • anime • 2007-05-25
  └─(compilation)→  Kiddy Grade: Ignition • anime • 2007-04-07
   └─(sequel)→   Kiddy Grade: Maelstrom • anime • 2007-06-23
    └─(sequel)→    Kiddy Grade: Truth Dawn • anime • 2007-09-01
  └─(side story)→  Kiddy Grade Reverse • manga • 2002-08-26 to 2003-01-25 (serialized in Shounen Ace)
  └─(side story)→  Kiddy Grade Versus • manga • 2003-02-27

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