Excel Saga
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Excel Saga
“This is one crack team of special agents that might be doing better if they actually were on crack. [Region 1 DVD #2]”
⭐ 7.5 TV-14 Season 1 Japanese
Overview
Storyline
Ilpalazzo wants one thing: to rule world so he can better it. Excel just wants to help. Too bad she sucks at her job.
Cast & Media Details
Stars Kotono Mitsuishi, Takehito Koyasu, Jason Douglas, Omi Minami
Genre Animation, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Release Date 08 Oct, 1999
Total Seasons 1 Seasons
Country Japan
Audio / Language Japanese
Production J.C. Staff, J.C. Staff, Victor Entertainment
IMDb Votes 1,601
SEASON (1)
The Koshi Rikdo Assassination Plot
1. The Koshi Rikdo Assassination Plot ⭐ 7.5
08 Oct, 1999 · 43 votes
Excel becomes an agent of the secret ideological organization of ACROSS, whose plan is to conquer the corrupt world (or at least F City) and remake it in its own image. Lord Ilpalazzo, ACROSS' leader, orders Excel start the conquest by exterminating the world's manga artists starting with Koshi Rikdo, the original author of the Excel Saga manga.
Director: Akihiko Nishiyama, Shin'ichi Watanabe
Watch Episode 1
The Woman from Mars
2. The Woman from Mars ⭐ 7.6
14 Oct, 1999 · 35 votes
Earth is being invaded by the Puuchus, creatures from space who are SO ADORABLY CUTE!!! It's up to Excel to save the day, despite the fact she doesn't quite know what the heck she's doing.
Director: Jun Fukuda, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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The Sacrificial Lamb of the Venomous Great Escape of Hell
3. The Sacrificial Lamb of the Venomous Great Escape of Hell ⭐ 8.3
21 Oct, 1999 · 29 votes
In a parody of low budget action movies, Excel becomes a POW in a jungle war zone. Meanwhile Hyatt, ACROSS' newest member, is sent out by Ilpalazzo to find her.
Director: Takafumi Hoshikawa, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Love Puny
4. Love Puny ⭐ 7.9
28 Oct, 1999 · 28 votes
In the style of a dating simulation game, Watenabe, one of Excel's next door neighbors, falls in love with Hyatt and takes her out on a date. Meanwhile, Ilpalazzo is shown playing a hand-held dating simulation game which is apparently influencing Wantenabe's actions.
Director: Ken Andô, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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The Interesting Giant Tower
5. The Interesting Giant Tower ⭐ 7.9
04 Nov, 1999 · 28 votes
Excel and Hyatt infiltrate city hall, where they stumble upon the wheeling and dealing world of the F City government.
Director: Masahiko Murata, Akihiko Nishiyama, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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The Cold Is Winter! Snowed Under Episode
6. The Cold Is Winter! Snowed Under Episode ⭐ 7.8
11 Nov, 1999 · 26 votes
Ilpalazzo sends Excel and Hyatt on an excursion to the mountains to set up lasers pointing towards F-City. Meanwhile, Wantnabe, Iwata, and Sumiyoshi (Excel's next door neighbors) join the F-City Department of City Security where they meet Misaki Matsuya, an attractive, but fierce red head.
Director: Akihiko Nishiyama, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Melody of the Underground Passage
7. Melody of the Underground Passage ⭐ 8.4
18 Nov, 1999 · 25 votes
Excel and Hyatt try to divert The Department of City Security's investigation of a sewer that leads to ACROSS' secret base. However, the return of those (not-so) adorable Puuchus may screw up everybody's plan.
Director: Jun Fukuda, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Increase Ratings Week
8. Increase Ratings Week ⭐ 7.3
25 Nov, 1999 · 26 votes
It's girls day out as all the female characters chill out at the neighborhood pool while the guys remain off-camera. Excel and Hyatt meet up with a cute 8 year old named Cossett Sara, who actually hides dark secret.
Director: Takafumi Hoshikawa, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Bowling Girls
9. Bowling Girls ⭐ 8
02 Dec, 1999 · 26 votes
While infiltrating a local bowling alley, a group of bowling terrorists take the alley and its occupants hostage. It is up to Excel, using her newfound Bowling techniques, to save the day (hopefully).
Director: Ken Andô, Akihiko Nishiyama, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Elegy to the Dogs (Menchi's Great Adventure)
10. Elegy to the Dogs (Menchi's Great Adventure) ⭐ 7.4
09 Dec, 1999 · 26 votes
Menchi runs away from Excel's apartment and joins a group a strays who try to return her to her old owner.
Director: Shigeki Awai, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Butt Out, Youth!
11. Butt Out, Youth! ⭐ 8.2
16 Dec, 1999 · 24 votes
Excel and Hyatt investigate the Japanese education system by going undercover as teachers at Excel's old high school. While at the school, the two are charged with the task of managing the school's baseball team in their upcoming match against a rival High School.
Director: Akihiko Nishiyama, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Big City Part II
12. Big City Part II ⭐ 7.7
23 Dec, 1999 · 24 votes
The F City Department of City Security shadows a young, cute (yet possessed) female detective, trying to solve the mystery of her father's murder. Meanwhile, Hyatt gets kidnapped by a couple of bumbling robbers.
Director: Jun Fukuda, Yoshimasa Hiraike, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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The New Year's-End Party Hidden Talent Contest
13. The New Year's-End Party Hidden Talent Contest ⭐ 7.5
06 Jan, 2000 · 24 votes
The cast and crew ring in the new year by doing a recap episode in the style of a New Year's Eve contest special, with Excel and Hyatt hosting the festivities.
Director: Takafumi Hoshikawa, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Prop
14. Prop ⭐ 7.9
13 Jan, 2000 · 24 votes
The F City Department of City Security gains a new member in the form of Ropponmatsu, a female android bomb disposal unit who becomes a new love interest for Iwata. However, Ropponmatsu will be put to the ultimate test when ACROSS delivers a bomb in an alley.
Director: Hiroshi Kurimoto, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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More! Prop Memorial
15. More! Prop Memorial ⭐ 8.2
20 Jan, 2000 · 26 votes
A second Ropponmatsu unit appears, but this time in the form of a young, irritating cat-girl who gets on everyone's nerves. When a second bomb appears in F City from ACROSS (disguised as a panda no less), it is up to Ropponmatsu 2 to save the day.
Director: Shigeki Awai, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Take Back Love!
16. Take Back Love! ⭐ 8.2
27 Jan, 2000 · 24 votes
A shipping error lands prototype versions of Ropponmatsus 1 and 2 into Excel's and Hyatt's care. Upon arrival, the two female androids fall in love with the ACROSS agents, causing much chaos, pandemonium, and hilarity.
Director: Akihiko Nishiyama, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Animation USA
17. Animation USA ⭐ 8.8
03 Feb, 2000 · 31 votes
Ilpalazzo sends Excel and Hyatt to investigate the United States where they stumble upon the anime mafia, who had gotten Pedro's son, Sandora, involved. Excel saves the day, using the conventions of Japenese and American animation, including a vaguely familiar magical girl parody.
Director: Jun Fukuda, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Municipal Force Daitenzin
18. Municipal Force Daitenzin ⭐ 8.3
10 Feb, 2000 · 25 votes
In an attempt to secure the city, Kabapu dresses his Department of City Security in Power Ranger-type outfits equipped with new powers. The department then wreaks havoc on F City fighting crime, even the tiny, insignificant ones.
Director: Yasuhisa Katô, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Menchi's Great Adventure 2: Around the World in 80 Hours
19. Menchi's Great Adventure 2: Around the World in 80 Hours ⭐ 7.6
17 Feb, 2000 · 23 votes
Menchi escapes Excel's apartment again and accidentally gets shipped to America, where she accompanies Anne Anzai, a powerful heiress of a multi-national corporation, the Alps Group, on an intercontinental trip. Meanwhile, an assassin tails both of them. Also, Excel and Hyatt have an off-screen adventure of their own.
Director: Rion Hisamura, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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The Best of Mr. Pedro
20. The Best of Mr. Pedro ⭐ 7.4
24 Feb, 2000 · 23 votes
The entire Pedro side story is revisited in this recap episode, including some new scenes that deepens the plot.
Director: Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Visually Appealing Type
21. Visually Appealing Type ⭐ 8.1
02 Mar, 2000 · 23 votes
Key, a visually appealing musician, arrives at the ACROSS base to deliver (or rather sing) a message from ACROSS HQ to Lord Ilpalazzo. However due to lack of inspiration, Key is unable to deliver the message. Frustrated (and jealous), Ilpalazzo orders Excel and Hyatt to look after Key until he is able to deliver the message.
Director: Shintarô Inokawa, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Invasion, Mother
22. Invasion, Mother ⭐ 8.4
09 Mar, 2000 · 20 votes
The Puuchus are back, and this time they mean business! In a nod to Leiji Matsumoto, as well as the Gundam series, the Puuchus wage war over the invasion of Earth, and Excel is caught right in the middle of it!
Director: Jun Fukuda, Yoshimasa Hiraike, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Legend of the End of the Century Conqueror
23. Legend of the End of the Century Conqueror ⭐ 8.5
16 Mar, 2000 · 25 votes
When F City falls into ruin due to the events of the previous episode, law and order cease to exist and powerful gangs rule the barren wastelands. It is up to Excel to restore order back into the chaos. Little does she know that there is a sinister plot to do her in for good, from the last place she would expect.
Director: Masaru Kurenai, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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For You, I Could Die
24. For You, I Could Die ⭐ 7.9
23 Mar, 2000 · 21 votes
In an episode devoid of humor (as per Koshi Rikdo's orders), Excel suffers amnesia from the deep trauma received from the previous episode, Ilpalazzo tries to come to terms with the decisions he had made, and the Department of City Security vows to stop ACROSS, once and for all.
Director: Rion Hisamura, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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We Will Not Be Held Responsible
25. We Will Not Be Held Responsible ⭐ 8.2
30 Mar, 2000 · 23 votes
Il Palazzo has gained superhuman strength, and battles both the Daitenzin and Excel, who is seeking answers after regaining her memory. Meanwhile, Pedro, Sandora, Nabeshin, and his fallen comrades face off against That Man in a final battle.
Director: Jun Fukuda, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Going Too Far
26. Going Too Far ⭐ 7.8
25 Mar, 2007 · 31 votes
Cossette returns as the third member of ACROSS, and gives Excel and Hyatt a potion which causes the two to switch bodies. This results in hilarious hijinks, as Watanabe takes Hyatt (in Excel's body) to a love hotel, and Excel (in Hyatt's body) adjusts to a far weaker body. Meanwhile, Nabeshin chases That Man's clones, and Il Palazzo plays guitar with the Mohawks on his three day break.
Director: Shin'ichi Watanabe
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