Ep 13. The New Year's-Year End Hidden Talent Contest

The New Year's-Year End Hidden Talent Contest is the thirteenth episode of Excel Saga's first season. The episode is set in the city of Fukuoka, where the ACROSS members are preparing for the New Year's-Year End Hidden Talent Contest. The show is broadcasted by the media industry giant, Kabapu.

The ACROSS members are asked to perform a talent, and Excel decides to sing a song, only to be ridiculed by Hyatt and Elgala, who say that her singing voice is terrible. Excel, however, is determined to prove them wrong and decides to take private lessons from Nabeshin, the director of the anime series.

Meanwhile, Kabapu is preparing for the show, certain that he will emerge as the winner of the contest. Unknown to him, however, his employee Watanabe has a secret talent that she is keeping hidden from everyone. Soon, the day of the contest arrives, and the ACROSS members are getting ready to showcase their talents.

Excel takes to the stage, and despite some initial hiccups, she manages to impress the audience with her singing. Even Kabapu is moved by her performance and gives her a standing ovation. The other ACROSS members also succeed in entertaining the audience, with Hyatt performing a magic trick and Elgala dancing.

However, the real surprise of the contest comes from Watanabe, who reveals that she is a talented singer and wins the contest. Kabapu is furious that his employee has kept her talent hidden from him and decides to exact revenge. He hires a group of assassins to take out Watanabe, but Excel and her teammates are also there to protect her.

The show ends with the ACROSS members having a party to celebrate the new year and the success of the contest. Excel is still glowing from her victory, and the others are proud of her. Just as the party gets going, however, the Great Will of the Macrocosm appears and informs them that they have failed in their mission and must start again from the beginning.

Overall, The New Year's-Year End Hidden Talent Contest is a hilarious and entertaining episode that showcases the wacky and unpredictable world of Excel Saga. From Excel's attempts at singing to Kabapu's jealousy and Watanabe's surprising talent, there is never a dull moment in this episode. Fans of the show will love the quirky characters and unexpected plot twists that make Excel Saga such a unique and enjoyable anime.