Ep 3. The Sacrificial Lamb of the Venomous Great Escape of Hell

Excel Saga is a zany and absurd anime series that follows the adventures of Excel, a member of the secret paramilitary organization ACROSS, and her fellow cohorts as they attempt to take over the world from their home base in F City. Season 1 episode 3, entitled "The Sacrificial Lamb of the Venomous Great Escape of Hell," is a particularly wild ride, even by Excel Saga standards.

The episode begins with Excel and her partner Hyatt stranded on a desert island after their boat capsized. Struggling to survive, they come across a group of fellow castaways who invite them to join them in a game of "Escape Goat" - a twisted version of the popular game show where the losing team is sacrificed to a giant snake. Excel and Hyatt quickly realize that they are in over their heads, as the game's ruthless host, a maniacal mad scientist named Kabapu, seems determined to make them the next sacrifices.

Meanwhile, back in F City, ACROSS leader Ilpalazzo is growing impatient with Excel's absence and sends out a team of agents to retrieve her. The team, led by the seductive and deadly Kumi-Kumi, face a series of bizarre obstacles on their journey to the island, including a giant fruit monster and a tribe of militant gorillas.

As the Escape Goat game grows ever more dangerous, with Excel and her new friends struggling against not only the snake but also the sadistic game show host and his minions, the ACROSS agents draw closer to their destination. But will they arrive in time to save Excel and Hyatt, or will they be too late to prevent their own misfortunes?

Overall, "The Sacrificial Lamb of the Venomous Great Escape of Hell" is a wild and entertaining episode of Excel Saga, offering plenty of humor, action, and absurdity for fans of the series. With the introduction of new characters and wacky plot twists at every turn, it's a great example of the over-the-top style that has earned Excel Saga a place in anime history.