Burn-Up Excess (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Series · ★ 5.3

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Released in 1997, Burn-Up Excess is an animation and comedy series.

What it’s about. Follows the exploits of Team Warrior, a special anti-terror wing of the Neo-Tokyo Police force. Team Warrior is comprised of the habitually broke Rio, gun-crazy Maya, computer specialist Lillica, tech-expert Nanvel, pilot/voyeur Yuji, and is led by the enigmatic Maki. The team faces a number of missions, ranging from bodyguard duty, breaking up robbery and arms rackets, and providing security for a very powerful tank. Rio and company continually thwart the terrorist aims of Ruby, an operative for a shadowy cabal of powerful men. Before the final showdown, the circumstances behind the formation of Team Warrior, how the precocious Rio came to join it, and Maki's painful past will be revealed.

Who’s in it. Burn-Up Excess stars Mami Kingetsu, Emi Shinohara, Maya Okamoto and Yuri Amano, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Burn-Up Excess has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burn-Up Excess page.

If you liked it. Fans of Burn-Up Excess tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Burn-Up Excess (1997)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burn-Up Excess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Burn-Up Excess worth watching?
Burn-Up Excess holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Burn-Up Excess?
Burn-Up Excess stars Mami Kingetsu, Emi Shinohara, Maya Okamoto, Yuri Amano and Ryotaro Okiayu.
When was Burn-Up Excess released?
Burn-Up Excess was released in 1997.