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happy_doughnut · Jul 3rd, 2003, 02:25 AM

That's true : Excel Saga, in essence, has no real plot. The whole take-over-the-world storyline is merely a skeleton to keep the body of work propped up, imo.

However, the main reason why this is considered extremely funny is because it pokes fun at many anime, many of which are mainstream/popular. It also makes satirical references to just about the entire anime industry.

The "plot" mentioned above is just there for cover-ups. But even so, the whole deal with parodies and satire are enough to make one keep watching, which is really what it's all about.

Anyway, um... OH!

For recomendations, I'll go with Vision of Escaflowne and Noir. They're both great anime with plenty of action and drama, but no real comedy, though.

Hm... oh, and Ranma 1/2, too, if you don't mind some ecchi. It's really pretty funny, though. (Okay, and also because Ranma is so...

). =)

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Jul 3rd, 2003, 02:25 AM	#20
happy_doughnut just a rolling stone Joined: Apr 2002 Location: of what? Posts: 1,561	That's true : Excel Saga, in essence, has no real plot. The whole take-over-the-world storyline is merely a skeleton to keep the body of work propped up, imo. However, the main reason why this is considered extremely funny is because it pokes fun at many anime, many of which are mainstream/popular. It also makes satirical references to just about the entire anime industry. The "plot" mentioned above is just there for cover-ups. But even so, the whole deal with parodies and satire are enough to make one keep watching, which is really what it's all about. Anyway, um... OH! For recomendations, I'll go with Vision of Escaflowne and Noir. They're both great anime with plenty of action and drama, but no real comedy, though. Hm... oh, and Ranma 1/2, too, if you don't mind some ecchi. It's really pretty funny, though. (Okay, and also because Ranma is so... ). =)