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Thelastguardian · 2006-10-21, 16:41

The director of the original Kiddy Grade, Goto Keiji, annoced on his blog that the sequel of Kiddy Grade, code name K-G.2, is underway.

My thoughts-
But then again, they are just planning it, the project may get canned later on (ala Stellvia of the Universe 2

Dragnfly@Gamefaqs · 2006-10-21, 16:51

I always meant to finish watching the first one. I liked it but I didn't "throw down lots of money" like it. and the only rental store which stocks anime only has, you guessed it, the same amount I've seen.

They never get in full series. They're like that with acted shows too. They've got, like, 3 random volumes of a box set. I think it's 1 4 and 5 of most titles.

panzerfan · 2006-10-21, 18:18

I watched the original Kiddy Grade. It's... I don't know how they can make a sequel of the original given how well it closes the drama of the series.

physics223 · 2006-10-21, 19:21

A lot of people were discontented with the ending of that series. I haven't watched it for that reason ... so with the beginning of another season, at least I can expect proper closure - and begin to watch the series.

Dark` · 2006-10-22, 00:17

I watched the original one and got really into it at about ep 7 or so...but then I stopped due to various reasons and never got around to watching the last 2 eps. I've always meant to go back and finish it off...

The news of a second series just might be enough motivation for me to do it... ;p

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2006-10-22, 02:26

The Kiddy Grade universe had potential; potential that was completely wasted by bad characterisation. Other than parts of episode 9 and the whole of episode 10, I just couldn't bring myself to care about anything else. There is no point creating an adventure if no attempt are made to make me care about them. The greatest deathtraps are pointless if I don't mind if the victim lives or not.

Who knows; the sequel might fix that.

Lotiman · 2006-10-22, 09:52

The first series is quite nice. The animation quality for the 1st series is also great. Anyone know when might it release?

~~mangatron~~ · 2006-10-23, 12:59

I liked Kiddy Grade. I think the transforming ship was a nice touch. But, I do wonder how can you continue something that was, to me, good enough for a ending?

Well, maybe it wasn't a satisfactory ending, but I just wonder....

Well, you can always go the route Gatekeepers went, a sequel that totally destroys every hope you lived with in the first series

j/k, j/k

Forbin · 2006-10-23, 16:38

Lol mangatron!
I prefer to forget that Gatekeepers ever had an OVA.

NissanNut · 2006-10-24, 09:24

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Originally Posted by panzerfan

I watched the original Kiddy Grade. It's... I don't know how they can make a sequel of the original given how well it closes the drama of the series.

I didn't think they would create season either, for the same reason you've mentioned. The last 3 episodes weren't as exciting as the first 21, but I was content with the ending. Overall, I like the series... one of my favorites. Now, I can again expect to see Eclaire fan service and Lumierre etiquette. Also, Hirano Aya is back as the seiyuu for Lumierre. Anything with Hirano Aya I'll watch.

Demon Eyes · 2006-10-26, 08:12

Should've done Gemini Knives first..

Oh Well, I loved Kiddy Grade so I will like the second one.

If they don't start the love interest thing like forcing boyfriends on my fav girls...

Cyz · 2006-10-26, 08:32

Kiddy Grade was the first DVD anime series I ever finished. I really like that anime. It's nice to know that there would be a sequel. I hope it was true though.

Shiroi Hane · 2006-10-28, 11:26

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Originally Posted by Thelastguardian

But then again, they are just planning it, the project may get canned later

Positive indications are a comment by Gotoh in a recent interview that he was working on a new, unnamed anime and "currently getting deeper into the progress of it", the talk about a PV and the fact that Aya is already involved in some way.

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Originally Posted by Demon Eyes

Should've done Gemini Knives first..

Well, I did see a hint in the Gemini Knives novel that it may be set later in the same continuity (not being able to read most of the text I am rather in the dark about the story as a whole however) so you never know..

Quote:

Originally Posted by panzerfan

I watched the original Kiddy Grade. It's... I don't know how they can make a sequel of the original given how well it closes the drama of the series.

It's a big universe, with other material to draw on (the mangas, novels and audio dramas), backstory to explore and new stories to tell.

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Originally Posted by mangatron

I think the transforming ship was a nice touch.

First time I've heard anyone say that..

Quote:

Well, you can always go the route Gatekeepers went, a sequel that totally destroys every hope you lived with in the first series

I actually prefer the OVA to the original series.

Sinestra · 2006-10-28, 17:24

I liked Kiddy Grade it had good potential i didnt hate the ending but it could have been better i would rather see a couple of OVA's than a full blown sequel.

Xellos-_^ · 2006-10-28, 19:48

i think the ending was good enough. i really rather have a prequel the a sequel.

~~mangatron~~ · 2006-10-30, 21:59

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Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

i really rather have a prequel the a sequel.

You mean, a story about Eclair's mother? Wait, does that even make sense

and don't you dare greet me with that "hey lolitron"

Shiroi Hane · 2006-10-31, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by mangatron

You mean, a story about Eclair's mother? Wait, does that even make sense

Eclair does have

Spoiler:

~~mangatron~~ · 2006-10-31, 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiroi Hane

Eclair does have

Spoiler:

Which is why it is an interesting notion for a prequel than a sequel. Although, the technological advances since then....we are talking a lot of years here

well, if this sequel is true I'd like to.....see a planet transform

I mean, the ship idea has been used already, what else can be bigger than that besides a planet?

Nelson Shin to the rescue

Woland · 2007-01-06, 12:37

Any news?

I found this scan

For what I kwon Keiji Gotoh and is group are working on Gigantic Formula so who is doing KD2?

The design seems to me the same of the first series (and similar to UtaKata too) so I assume tha staff is the same (any news about animation studio?)

Xellos-_^ · 2007-01-06, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiroi Hane

Eclair does have

Spoiler:

I like to see a 2 part story.

Part 1 would be the period right before the civil war.
Part 2 would during the civil war.

2006-10-21, 16:41	Link #1
Thelastguardian ... Join Date: Nov 2003	Kiddy Girl-And (Kiddy Grade 2) The director of the original Kiddy Grade, Goto Keiji, annoced on his blog that the sequel of Kiddy Grade, code name K-G.2, is underway. My thoughts- But then again, they are just planning it, the project may get canned later on (ala Stellvia of the Universe 2 __________________

2006-10-21, 18:18	Link #3
panzerfan Name means little... Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2004	I watched the original Kiddy Grade. It's... I don't know how they can make a sequel of the original given how well it closes the drama of the series. __________________ It would be enough for the depressing things in life to only exist in reality. It is because that I think the birth of a story... is from people dreaming of a happy ending. ~Misaka Shiori

2006-10-21, 19:21	Link #4
physics223 In the Tatami Galaxy ↓ Join Date: Feb 2006	A lot of people were discontented with the ending of that series. I haven't watched it for that reason ... so with the beginning of another season, at least I can expect proper closure - and begin to watch the series. __________________ anime\|otaku - hypotheses, analyses, and musings on The Tatami Galaxy \|\| The REAL first handheld console with color!

2006-10-22, 02:26	Link #6
Vallen Chaos Valiant Logician and Romantic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Within my mind Age: 43	The Kiddy Grade universe had potential; potential that was completely wasted by bad characterisation. Other than parts of episode 9 and the whole of episode 10, I just couldn't bring myself to care about anything else. There is no point creating an adventure if no attempt are made to make me care about them. The greatest deathtraps are pointless if I don't mind if the victim lives or not. Who knows; the sequel might fix that. __________________

2006-10-23, 16:38	Link #9
Forbin I'm a sucker for Harem Join Date: Aug 2004	Lol mangatron! I prefer to forget that Gatekeepers ever had an OVA. __________________ My Favorite Anime Quotes Courtesy of Answerman of ANN: 1) By and Large...they are and ***. 2) What kind of girls do Anime Otaku males want? ..................... Female. 3) The odds are good, that the goods are odd.

2006-10-21, 16:51	Link #2
Dragnfly@Gamefaqs Vampie Walrus. Big fangs Join Date: Oct 2004	I always meant to finish watching the first one. I liked it but I didn't "throw down lots of money" like it. and the only rental store which stocks anime only has, you guessed it, the same amount I've seen. They never get in full series. They're like that with acted shows too. They've got, like, 3 random volumes of a box set. I think it's 1 4 and 5 of most titles.

2006-10-22, 00:17	Link #5
Dark` The Terror of Death Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Land of igloos	I watched the original one and got really into it at about ep 7 or so...but then I stopped due to various reasons and never got around to watching the last 2 eps. I've always meant to go back and finish it off... The news of a second series just might be enough motivation for me to do it... ;p

2006-10-22, 09:52	Link #7
Lotiman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006	The first series is quite nice. The animation quality for the 1st series is also great. Anyone know when might it release?

2006-10-23, 12:59	Link #8
~~mangatron~~ worshipping the pantyhose Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manila, Philippines	I liked Kiddy Grade. I think the transforming ship was a nice touch. But, I do wonder how can you continue something that was, to me, good enough for a ending? Well, maybe it wasn't a satisfactory ending, but I just wonder.... Well, you can always go the route Gatekeepers went, a sequel that totally destroys every hope you lived with in the first series j/k, j/k

2006-10-26, 08:12	Link #11
Demon Eyes May Haru-ki Be With You Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin	Should've done Gemini Knives first.. Oh Well, I loved Kiddy Grade so I will like the second one. If they don't start the love interest thing like forcing boyfriends on my fav girls...

2006-10-28, 17:24	Link #14
Sinestra ション (^^) IT Support Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Freedom Guard Ship Amaterasu	I liked Kiddy Grade it had good potential i didnt hate the ending but it could have been better i would rather see a couple of OVA's than a full blown sequel. __________________

2006-10-28, 19:48	Link #15
Xellos-_^ Not Enough Sleep Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: R'lyeh Age: 48	i think the ending was good enough. i really rather have a prequel the a sequel. __________________

2007-01-06, 12:37	Link #19
Woland Latin Rascal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Italy	Any news? I found this scan For what I kwon Keiji Gotoh and is group are working on Gigantic Formula so who is doing KD2? The design seems to me the same of the first series (and similar to UtaKata too) so I assume tha staff is the same (any news about animation studio?) Last edited by Woland; 2007-01-06 at 12:51. Reason: wrong director, sorry