The use of oars or sweeps allowed the xebec to approach vessels who were becalmed. Studio Xebec produced a 25-episode anime adaptation directed by Takao Kato. The FMV cutscenes in "Mega Man X4" were produced by IG Port's subsidiary XEBEC. The series was produced by the "Yggdrasil Executive Committee" which included Xebec and Genco. The series is a joint project of Xebec and AIC. Mao-chan, is a 26-episode anime created by Xebec. The expedition consisting of Xebec landed at Aboukir in the spring of 1801. Stellvia ran for 26 episodes and was produced by the animation studio Xebec. A 12-episode anime television series adaptation by Xebec aired in 2012. They are directed by Seiji Mizushima and produced by Xebec. The series is directed by Takao Kato and produced by Xebec. An anime adaptation produced by Xebec ran from October 6 to December 22, 2016. The TV series was followed by a three-episode OVA, also by Xebec. In peacetime operations, the xebec could transport merchandise. A 12-episode second season by Xebec titled "Motto To Love Ru" aired in 2010.