Ep 24. As Time Goes By
- TV-PG
- March 18, 2003
- 23 min
As Time Goes By, the 24th episode of Kiddy Grade's first season, follows the two Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs (GOTT) agents, Éclair and Lumière, as they go on a mission to investigate a mysterious phenomenon occurring on a desolate planet. The episode begins with Éclair and Lumière arriving on the planet and discovering that time is moving at an accelerated rate. They soon come across a group of people who have been living on the planet for centuries due to the time distortion, and who have developed the ability to manipulate time.
As Éclair and Lumière explore the planet, they encounter a woman who appears to be controlling the time distortion. The woman, who is revealed to be a former GOTT agent named Lobelia Carlini, warns Éclair and Lumière not to interfere with her plans. Despite her warning, Éclair and Lumière continue to investigate and soon discover that Lobelia is planning to use the time distortion to bring her lost love back to life.
As they try to stop Lobelia, Éclair and Lumière are caught in a trap that sends them back in time to a crucial moment in Lobelia's past. Here, they witness the event that caused Lobelia to become obsessed with controlling time and bringing back her lost love. As they work to change the course of events and prevent Lobelia from making a terrible mistake, Éclair and Lumière learn the importance of living in the present and cherishing the time they have with their loved ones.
As Time Goes By is a thought-provoking episode that deals with themes of loss, grief, and the desire to control time. It showcases Kiddy Grade's ability to tell complex stories that mix science fiction and drama seamlessly. The episode also adds depth to the characters of Éclair and Lumière by showing their vulnerability and their willingness to empathize with others.
Overall, As Time Goes By is a poignant and emotionally charged episode that demonstrates Kiddy Grade's ability to deliver intellectually stimulating content while maintaining a sense of fun and adventure.
