VanDread
ヴァンドレッド
“If the enemy doesn't kill them, their hormones will!”
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About
Hibiki Tokai, a male third-class laborer from Taraak, ends up stuck on a battleship after a botched attempt at stealing a robot. When female pirates capture the Taraakian Vanguard, things don't look like they could get any worse.
Cast
Michiko Neya
as Barnette Orangello
Hideki Tasaka
as Duelo McFile
Yuu Asakawa
as Jura Basil Elden
Tomokazu Seki
as Bart Garsus
Megumi Toyoguchi
as Parfet Balblair
Hisako Kyoda
as Magno Vivan
Hiroyuki Yoshino
as Hibiki Tokai
Yumi Kakazu
as Dita Liebely
Fumiko Orikasa
as Meia Gisborn
Mayumi Asano
as Gascogne Rheingau
Mitsuo Iwata
as Pyoro
Sawa Ishige
as Paiway Underberg
Sayaka Ohara
as Ezra Vieil
Yoko Soumi
as Buzam A. Calessa
Ai Orikasa
as Meia no Ohma
Kikuko Inoue
as Meia's Fama
Kujira
as Utan
Naomi Wakabayashi
as Celtic Midori
Noriko Hidaka
as Seran
Unsho Ishizuka
as Rabat
Episodes
VanDread
Boy Meets Girl
Hibiki Tokai is a third-class citizen who is a parts mechanic. When he boasts to his co-workers that he can and would steal a Vanguard, which is one of the Empire's elite combat vehicles used for defending themselves against the Mejale, he finds himself boxed in by his own words. In order to silence his doubting co-workers, he has to sneak abord the battleship Ikazuchi and find the Vanguard with the marked part on it that makes it his. However, everything doesn't go as planned, as the Ikazuchi takes off for orbit 2 hours ahead of time with Hibiki stranded on board. As if things couldn't get any worse, the Ikazuchi also comes under attack by a group of fearsome women from Mejale - and not just any Mejale women, but pirates! Found out by the Tarak crew and facing execution for being a stowaway, Hibiki comes face to face with a real live woman in the midst of all the fighting, who he immediately runs away from, despite her overly friendly attitude. But the real threat may not come from th
And Then I Don't Know What To Do
Hibiki finds himself captured by a ship full of women after being abandoned by his fellow citizens, with the exception of two other unlucky men - Bart Garsus, a cowardly, self-proclaimed ""helmsman"" and Duero, a highly educated student who had become a doctor on a whim to stay alive. Things look pretty dire for the men - but while the pirates are deciding about the fate of their new male prisoners, a mysterious enemy begins an attack on them. Now, in a life or death battle, everyone, even the men, must work to escape this new threat. Bart manages to weasel his way into piloting the ship (even though he has no idea how to), and Duero makes use of his medical skills. A despondent Hibiki, left without anything to contribute, feels that he can do nothing to change his pathetic existence - that is, until the vice-commander gives him some words that he will soon not forget...
This Is How I Will Live
The threat is past, but the new ship is unstable, leaving the crew baffled at how to operate it. One by one, the men are taken from their cells in order to try to help out with the repairs of the ship. However, there may be no time for lounging around, as Dita and Gascogne go missing on a supply and information-gathering mission, and the ship plunges into a nebula and asteroid field that threatens to tear the ship apart. It's left to the crew to once again work together to overcome their difficulties. In the aftermath, the crew discovers that it will take 270 days to get home, as they have been thrown to a remote part of space. With this new knowledge, the men and women realize that working together is a necessity to get themselves home.
Because I Want To Know More About You
Parfait begins holding a contest to rename the ship, because she feels that the Ikazuchi is a ridiculous and unfashionable name. Meanwhile, Hibiki proves to be a skilled fighter, however he can't seem to ""play well with others"" or be a team player. In order to give him a lesson, Magno tricks him into being reassigned to the supply depot, which is managed by the tough-as-nails, yet highly logical Gascogne. By placing Hibiki in the role of a supply-providing ""stagehand"", Gascogne plans to teach Hibiki the meaning of teamwork, although it may take more than just himself and the Dreads alone to destroy the latest threat from the enemy.
Sweet Trap
The ship has a new name thanks to Parfet… Nirvana, a name that symbolizes Harmony, Stability, and Joy. Dita still has an interest in the ""alien"" Hibiki, who finds the highly energetic girl annoying and would rather spend time trying to find out more about his Vanguard. Meanwhile, Jura schemes to find a way to unite with Hibiki's Vanguard. The Nirvana then comes across a barren desert planet, where they find a artificial structure that is partially buried in the sand. Hibiki isn't happy when the female pilots start to train on the other Vanguards that are left to go down to the planet's surface - especially when they decide to paint them all sorts of ridiculous colors. Despite Hibiki's unhappiness, the Vanguards go down to the surface and find themselves in trouble - but getting out of the situation may be the only way to find out what exactly the mysterious enemy's motivation is.
What a Wonderful World
Meia is in trouble! Seriously injured in a battle, and having some 'personal issues' as a result, she is facing quite a struggle for her life. The other pilots do not handle the idea that they may have to replace Meia well, and Jura is unable to command the Dreads in her place. Duero, Parfait, and Paiway struggle to save Meia's life as Meia has flashbacks to her turbulent and troubled past. The latest enemy attack may hinder their ability to bring her back from the brink of death, however, and it is left to Hibiki, of all people, to come up with a plan that just might save them all.
Easy Life
Now that things have calmed down relatively, Hibiki now discovers that he still has a major problem - Dita, who still is very interested in him, and whose highly curious actions are starting to get on his nerves. Hibiki having no experience with dealing with women, is at a loss with what to do about the situation, and ends up inadvertantly hurting Dita's feelings. In a rare moment of depression, Dita goes so far as not to talk to Hibiki and state that in battle she won't even combine with his Vandread. The rift may seem impossible to bridge, but Hibiki even goes to Gascogne for advice on what to do. Dita begins to realize that her feelings for Hibiki may go beyond simple curiosity, but hopefully it won't be too late to forgive and forget...
It's Impossible
The crew on the journey towards home comes across a spacebound colony, where they find a monkey who they would later learn is named Utan. They also come across Utan's owner Rabat, who is more then happy to meet the crew. He manages to get onboard the ship and tries to sell them stuff, as any good sales man would. However, Hibiki, BC, and some of the rest of the crew suspect he may be hiding his true motives, and when Rabat tries to force his way into Hibiki's Vanguard to find out the secret of the Vandreads, their fears are realized. Dita is the only thing that stands between Rabat and the Vanguard, but an angry Hibiki may get there in time to defend her and the Vanguard with his bare hands, if he has to.
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About VanDread
“If the enemy doesn't kill them, their hormones will!”
Hibiki Tokai, a male third-class laborer from Taraak, ends up stuck on a battleship after a botched attempt at stealing a robot. When female pirates capture the Taraakian Vanguard, things don't look like they could get any worse. Across 2 seasons and 26 episodes, originally airing on WOWOW Prime.
VanDread Cast and Characters
The cast features Michiko Neya (as Barnette Orangello), Hideki Tasaka (as Duelo McFile), Yuu Asakawa (as Jura Basil Elden), Tomokazu Seki (as Bart Garsus), and Megumi Toyoguchi (as Parfet Balblair). Their performances are a major reason VanDread has built such a passionate audience.
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VanDread flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently and action sequences that don't feel cheap. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does VanDread have?
VanDread has 26 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is VanDread good? What's the rating?
VanDread holds a 5.8/10 rating based on 23 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of VanDread?
The main cast includes Michiko Neya, Hideki Tasaka, Yuu Asakawa, and Tomokazu Seki, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is VanDread available in Japanese?
Yes — VanDread was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was VanDread released?
VanDread first aired in 2000.
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Where can I watch VanDread for free?
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How many seasons and episodes does VanDread have?
VanDread currently has 2 seasons and a total of 26 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is VanDread about?
Hibiki Tokai, a male third-class laborer from Taraak, ends up stuck on a battleship after a botched attempt at stealing a robot. When female pirates capture the Taraakian Vanguard, things don't look like they could get any worse. It belongs to the Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy genres.
In which language is VanDread originally available?
VanDread was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was VanDread first released?
VanDread first premiered on October 3, 2000 (2000). The series has since concluded its run.
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