The appeal and evaluation of "Heppoko Experimental Animation Excel♥Saga"

The appeal and evaluation of "Heppoko Experimental Animation Excel♥Saga"

Heppoko Experiment Animation Excel Saga - Heppoko Experiment Animation Excel Saga

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

October 8, 1999 - March 31, 2000 Every Thursday 25:15-25:45

■Broadcasting station

TX

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 25

■Original Story

Six Paths Priest

■ Director

Director: Shinichi Watanabe

■ Production

Animation production: JCSTAFF
Produced by Victor Entertainment

■Works

©1999 Rokudō Shinshi/Shonen Gahosha, Victor Entertainment

■Cast

・Excel/Kotono Mitsuishi ・Hyatt/Omi Minami ・Il Palazzo/Takehito Koyasu ・Norikuni Iwata/Shotaro Morikubo ・Toru Watanabe/Ryotaro Okiayu ・Misaki Matsuya/Yuka Imai

■ Main staff

・Original story by Rikudō Shinshi ・Director by Watanabe Shinichi ・Composition by Jigokugumi ・Screenplay by Kuroda Yosuke and Kurata Hideyuki ・Character design by Ishino Satoshi ・Music by Masuda Itsuro ・Animation by JCSTAFF

■Subtitle

Episode 2: The Woman from Mars (1999/10/14)
Episode 3: The Sacrifice of the Poisonous Escape from Hell (1999/10/21)
Episode 4: Love Hena (1999/10/28)
Episode 5: The Interesting Tower (1999/11/04)
Episode 6: It's cold in winter!! ~Disaster Edition~ (11/11/1999)
Episode 7: Melody of the Underground Passage (1999/11/18)
Episode 8 / Ratings Boost Week (1999/11/25)
Episode 9: Bowling Girl (1999/12/02)
Episode 10: Menchi's Great Adventure (1999/12/09)

Excel♥Saga's Appeal and Evaluation

"Heppoko Experimental Animation Excel♥Saga" is an anime series that aired from 1999 to 2000, and has gained many fans for its unique style and humor. This anime is an original work with no source material, and is full of the creativity of director Shinichi Watanabe and his staff.

Story and Characters

The story of Excel♥Saga revolves around the daily lives of Excel and Hyatt, members of ACROSS, a secret society that aims to conquer the world. Excel has a lively and cheerful personality, but is also a bit absent-minded, and her actions add humor to the story. Hyatt, on the other hand, is Excel's partner, and has a calmness that contrasts with her innocence. Il Palazzo is the leader of ACROSS, and is an important character who guides Excel and the others. In addition, supporting characters such as Norikuni Iwata, Dori Watanabe, and Misaki Matsuya are also unique and add excitement to the story.

Animation and performance

The most distinctive feature of Excel♥Saga is its experimental animation and direction. Each episode incorporates a different style and genre, so viewers never tire of it. For example, episode 2, "The Woman from Mars," has a sci-fi feel, while episode 3, "The Sacrifice of Hell's Poisonous Escape," has a horror feel. Also, episode 8, "Viewer Ratings Boost Week," features a metafictional episode that depicts the behind-the-scenes of anime production, surprising viewers. These experimental attempts were only possible thanks to the talent of director Shinichi Watanabe and the technical capabilities of JCSTAFF.

Music and Sound

The music is also one of the charms of Excel♥Saga. The music, written by Itsuro Masuda, not only enhances the atmosphere of each episode, but also skillfully changes according to the development of the story. The opening theme, "Heppoko Jikken of Love," is a song that symbolizes Excel's lively character and captures the hearts of viewers. The ending theme, "Dame Dame no Uta," also humorously depicts Excel and her friends' failures, and is a perfect match for the tone of the story.

Viewer reactions and ratings

Excel♥Saga has won many fans since it first aired with its unique style and humor. In particular, its experimental attempts to incorporate different genres and styles into each episode gave viewers a fresh surprise. Furthermore, the unique characters such as Excel and Hyatt made a lasting impression on viewers. It has been highly praised not only by anime fans but also by general viewers, and it still enjoys cult popularity today.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why we recommend Excel♥Saga:

  • Experimental animation and direction : Each episode incorporates a different style and genre of experimental animation, providing fresh surprises for viewers.
  • Unique characters : Characters such as Excel and Hyatt are unique and make a lasting impression on viewers.
  • Humorous story : The humorous storyline depicting Excel's daily life will entertain viewers.
  • Music and Sound : The music by Itsuro Masuda not only sets the mood for each episode, but also expertly changes as the story unfolds.

Related works and recommendations

For viewers who enjoyed Excel♥Saga, we also recommend the following works:

  • "FLCL" : A work that features experimental animation and a humorous story. Like Excel♥Saga, it will give viewers a fresh surprise.
  • "Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt" : A work that features unique characters and a humorous story. Perfect for fans of Excel Saga.
  • K-ON!: A music-themed work with music by Itsuro Masuda. Recommended for viewers who like the music of Excel♥Saga.

summary

"Heppoko Experimental Animation Excel♥Saga" is an anime series that has gained many fans with its unique style and humor. Each episode incorporates a different genre and style of experimental animation, unique characters such as Excel and Hyatt, a humorous story, and music by Itsuro Masuda, making it a series with many charms. For viewers who enjoyed Excel♥Saga, we also recommend works such as FLCL, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, and K-ON!. Please enjoy the world of Excel♥Saga.

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