Excel Saga
Synopsis
It is hard to take over the world, and the enigmatic Il Palazzo, head of the ACROSS organization, knows this, so he aims to start small by conquering the city of Fukuoka. Two young officers, Excel and her partner Hyatt, are tasked with executing this plan, but standing in their way are the City Security workers, a group consisting of three mostly normal guys, a very severe girl, and some robots. Regardless of simplicity, Excel and Hyatt always manage to screw up their missions, which usually result in death and lots of destruction. Heppoko Jikken Animation Excel♥Saga chronicles the elaborate troubles that the ACROSS officers get themselves into, as Excel and Hyatt never fail to do their jobs improperly. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception to Excel Saga is strongly divided. While many appreciate its over-the-top humor, creative parodies, and energetic presentation, others find the randomness and main character's antics to be grating and off-putting. The show's unconventional nature makes it a love-it-or-hate-it experience, resulting in a polarized audience.
Strengths
- Creative and varied animation styles that complement the parodies.
- Excellent voice acting, especially in the English dub, enhances the humor.
- The show's randomness and parodies are well-executed and make the series a unique and memorable experience
Weaknesses
- The humor can be too random and chaotic, making it difficult to follow or enjoy for some viewers.
- Excel's character can be grating and annoying to some viewers
- The story is weak and exists mostly as a vehicle for the parodies.