Excel Saga - Complete Collection
by Shinichi Watanabe
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Actor: Jason Douglas, Jay Hickman, Paul Sidello, Shotaro Morikubo, Takehito KoyasuDirector: Shinichi Watanabe
Brand: ADV Films
Producer: John Ledford
Producer: Mark Williams
Writer: Hideyuki Kurata
Writer: Koshi Rikudo
Writer: Yôsuke Kuroda
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; Japanese (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Animated, Box set, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 650 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-08-01
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Section 23
Movie Reviews of Excel Saga - Complete Collection
Movie Review: The single funniest series I have ever seen!
Summary: 5 Stars
Words cannot express my gratitude to ADV films for bringing us such a great series! This is simply anime at its coolest, funniest, and most insane. Every episode is legendary and you simply must own them all. The story revolves around an insane girl ("First name, Excel, last name, Excel, or just Excel for short") and her constantly-on-the-verge-of-death partner in crime, the impossibly meek Hyatt, as they seek to help the megolomaniacal (and often bored) Lord Illpilazzo take over the city. He sees the world as corrupt and plans to take it all over, but taking over the world is as he says, "for imbeciles who can only grasp the most general of concepts" so he's settling for just one city for now. So he basically just sends his girls on bizarre missions hither and thither to create general mischief. This story line (or lack thereof) is so hilarious it could carry the sereis unaided, but wait there's more! Such as Excel's next-door neighbors who fight loudly amongst each other at all hours over such things as money, food, and porn magazines. They all join a public service job under another insane character who attempts to make them into a crime-fighting group reminiscent of the Power Rangers. Then there's Pedro, who is killed in an Excel-related accident in the first episode and now wanders the earth as a ghost and undergoes torture after torture throughout the entire series while we all laugh at his expense. His catch phrase: "NOOOOOOO!!!!!!". And, of course, there's Nabeshin, the director's afro-sporting alter-ego "whose sense of self-promotion seeks to straddle the world" as he bursts unannounced into every storyline for no apparent reason other than the fact that he can because he's the director. In fact, the whole staff is in on the joke and the writers, original manga author, and even the singers of the theme song all get in on the action. This may all sound insane and confusing as is, but trust me, I've barely scratched the surface. Anime satire, parody, and truly disturbing comedy is the name of the game in this show which I can only describe as Japan's answer to shows like "The Simpsons" and "Family Guy"...but on crack, PCP, and acid. No genre is left untouched; American and Japanese pop culture alike are targetted for ridicule. Not to mention the too many movies and animes to list that are singled out and parodied including Power Rangers, Jaws,Fist of the North Star,Aliens and whatever your favorite anime or movie is, all are brutalized equally. If any of this perks your interest, you really must buy this set. I can't imagine any anime fan with a sense of humor and a cynical outlook on life not enjoying this series. The episodes can be (nay, MUST BE) watched again and again, in Japanese and English, and you will still catch some new joke every time you watch them. In fact, to get every single joke and reference you'll almost certainly have to go through some scenes frame-by-frame (it's a labor of love). Alright, I'll let you go now so you can buy the damn boxed set already!
Summary of Excel Saga - Complete Collection
One of anime's all-time greatest comedies is back in an all-new affordable package! The secret organization ACROSS wants to conquer the world one city at a tyime! And the unbelievably hyper and certifyably insane senior agent Excel will stop at nothing to help her beloved boss Lord Illpalazzo accomplish this goal. "A wild and wacky anime series." (Animetric.com)DVD Features:Available Subtitles: EnglishAvailable Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo) Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)26 episodes on five discsSystem Requirements:Running Time 650 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM Rating: NR UPC: 702727155321 Manufacturer No: DEX/BX1Similar DVD Movies
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