Excel Saga - Vol. 5: Secrets and Lies - DVD

Excel Saga – Vol. 5: Secrets and Lies (DVD, 2003)

A continuation of the absurdist anime comedy series Excel Saga, this Volume 5 DVD delivers more of the show’s signature chaos, parody-driven storytelling, and rapid-fire genre satire. The series follows the hyper-energetic agent Excel and her organization, ACROSS, as they attempt to “conquer the world” while repeatedly failing in increasingly ridiculous ways.

Excel Saga is known for breaking narrative structure entirely—each episode often parodies different genres, from sci-fi and romance to action, horror, and even experimental animation styles. Volume 5 continues that pattern with escalating absurdity, meta humor, and unpredictable shifts in tone.

Condition: Brand New & Sealed

Studio: ADV Films

Year: 2003

Genre: Anime / Comedy / Parody / Surreal

Format: DVD

Starring (voices): Kotono Mitsuishi (Excel), Mikako Takahashi (Hyatt), Omi Minami (Il Palazzo)

Director: Shinichi Watanabe