During a military presentation of the Taraak space forces, their new combat ship, the Ikazuchi, is attacked and annexed by female pirates from Mejeer.

Produced by Gonzo and directed by Takeshi Mori,[4] Vandread was broadcast for 13 episodes on Wowow from October 3 to December 19, 2000.

[5] An additional episode, Vandread Integral (ヴァンドレッド 胎動篇, Vandoreddo Taidō-hen), was released on home video on December 21, 2001.

[7] An additional episode, Vandread Turbulence (ヴァンドレッド 激闘篇, Vandoreddo Gekitō-hen), was released on home video on October 25, 2002.

[9][10] A manga adaptation, illustrated by Kotetsu Akane, was serialized in Fujimi Shobo's Monthly Dragon Jr. [ja] from the July 2000 to the February 2002 issues.