Is it supposed to not make sense?

Otaku Master X · Oct 09, 2007, 11:38 AM

Don't get me wrong, I love this bizzare and crazed piece of anime, but seriously folks, after you saw the first few episodes, you didn't ask yourself, "what the H-E- double-freakin'- hockey sticks was that all about?!"?

Is that the intention of the creator?

Dragon Bandit · Feb 05, 2008, 12:42 PM

Yup! I've watched Watenabeshinichi's other work, and they don't make any sense at all. It's all for the comedy.

Hassun · Feb 05, 2008, 01:32 PM

Excel Saga makes PERFECT sense. EVERY minute of it.

!The GunGrave of Trigun · Feb 05, 2008, 05:42 PM

Well i think that when its messed up hes having bad problems or he is a little mad or mad i think messed up anime is not good most of the time because its sick.

Dragon Bandit · Feb 06, 2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The GunGrave of Trigun

Well i think that when its messed up hes having bad problems or he is a little mad or mad i think messed up anime is not good most of the time because its sick.

Who knows, but I think his work is funny, even if it is some of THE most randomest stuff I've ever seen. You thinks it's drugs?

NeoDeath90 · Feb 06, 2008, 09:01 AM

I've never actually seen this anime, but i will say this. after watching all 6 episodes of FLCL and then actually coming up with a semi decent explanation for all of it, i'd think any anime makes more sense to me now.

**LenMiyata** · Feb 06, 2008, 09:38 AM

Grumble Grumble Grumble

The thing is, 'Excel Saga' is a parody series, where each episode parodies a different genre of Japanese entertainment. And like most parodies, unless you know something about what is being spoofed, the references will go flying over your head. The original ADV Films release had their ADVidnotes (which enables a superset of sub-titles explaining the cultural references...) which was a big help in understanding this series...

Hassun · Feb 06, 2008, 10:51 AM

See? It all makes perfect sense! As long as you get the references.

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Otaku Master X Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 422	Is it supposed to not make sense? Don't get me wrong, I love this bizzare and crazed piece of anime, but seriously folks, after you saw the first few episodes, you didn't ask yourself, "what the H-E- double-freakin'- hockey sticks was that all about?!"? Is that the intention of the creator?
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Dragon Bandit Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 39 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 897	Re: Is it supposed to not make sense? Yup! I've watched Watenabeshinichi's other work, and they don't make any sense at all. It's all for the comedy.
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Hassun shittle Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pretiacruento Posts: 6,997 Thanks: 0 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts Credits: 23,835	Re: Is it supposed to not make sense? Excel Saga makes PERFECT sense. EVERY minute of it. __________________ Gorecreeps inc.
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LenMiyata Grouchy Old Anime Otaku Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silicon Valley, California Posts: 4,343 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 38 Posts Credits: 38,163	Re: Is it supposed to not make sense? Grumble Grumble Grumble The thing is, 'Excel Saga' is a parody series, where each episode parodies a different genre of Japanese entertainment. And like most parodies, unless you know something about what is being spoofed, the references will go flying over your head. The original ADV Films release had their ADVidnotes (which enables a superset of sub-titles explaining the cultural references...) which was a big help in understanding this series... __________________ FAVOURITE THREADS EXPLAIN why, or risk an infraction. Rantings of a Grouchy Old Anime Otaku
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