Excel Saga English Sub & Dub

About Excel Saga

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Excel Saga (へっぽこ実験アニメーション エクセル・サーガ) deserves a look (1999). The setup goes like this. The premise: Excel Saga is a one-of-a kind work of art that can only be described as the ultimate parody of anime. From the opening credits - a rather odd spoof of Japanese pop videos - to the ending song featuring Menchi the dog singing/barking a plaintive ballad while a human interpreter translates for viewers.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Kotono Mitsuishi as Excel and Omi Minami as Hyatt.

Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 26 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with J.C.STAFF, which means the visual identity of Excel Saga follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Kotono Mitsuishi voicing Excel gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1999, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.