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"The only ones who should kill are those who are prepared to be killed!"
I really loved this series, and I definitely did not see that happening!
STORY/PLOT : 9/10
The plot is really good and nothing feels rushed or drawn out. Amazing. Never thought a mecha anime would get me so invested and engaged but I just came to love every part of the anime. The plot moves at a great pace and keeps you interested at all times. The twists and reveals were always a great surprise to me and the cliffhanger episode endings keeps you always on the edge of your seat.
Honestly sometimes some anime’s plot feels dragged or repetitive but that’s not the case with CG. Oh and the last episode is a brilliant ending and I’m not exaggerating it was really so awesome also it made me cry that I never expected it, it just came on so suddenly. Oh I hope no one gets spoiled for this anime ever honestly the surprise element is just everything.
Code Geass fav eps-
_(1)S2 Ep25
(2)S1 Ep22
(3)S1 Ep25
(4)S1 Ep14
(5)S2 Ep15_
CHARACTERS : 8.5/10
The characters are really well written. They all are good and they all made the whole show amazing. I didn’t particularly hate a character but Nina was the one I thought I would hate a lot but the ending eps of S2 made up for her. She didn’t become a character I loved but was fine enough to not completely hate.
The protagonist Lelouch is a great character honestly in just a few episodes I knew he would end up as one of my fav and can you believe it just keeps getting better and better. Lelouch really proved to be a great protagonist. I loved how he was not portrayed to be some perfect character whom you can’t relate to or connect to. His flaws were shown. He was shown as much as humane. Every human is with flaws no one perfect exists and the same applies to Lelouch. He had flaws and he faced them and kept working toward his goal to give his sister Nunnally a kinder world. By his human side I mean how he was also shown to have emotions, he cries, he loves, he cares and struggles as well and that really made me love him. I liked how amazing his goal was the one he was working for all the time.
Then I also loved his conflicts with Suzaku who portrayed just the opposite characteristics from Lelouch. How they would always clash with their different ideals and thoughts and methods. Their conflicting ideologies and philosophies were fascinating.
I love the character dynamics as well.
What I was always feeling throughout the show was how Lelouch always hid his deepest feelings deep inside him and never showed it outside to others. I think he was really open with C.C. only. I loved their dynamic C.C. became my fav in only a few eps her voice is on god amazing. I love how she stayed so mysterious for long and how strong her bond with Lelouch became. She really is the best. Her voice is so mysterious and soothing just takes my heart away.
Fav characters -
_(1)Lelouch
(2)C.C.
(3)Suzaku_
ANIMATION : 8/10
Liked it a whole lot. It was one thing I didn’t think I would come to like much but just as I watched more I started appreciating the beautiful animation and character design. My fav character designs are of C.C., Lelouch and Euphemia. The animation was handled pretty well in the fight scenes as well.
SOUND/OST : 9/10
Love the OST it’s amazing and all of the OPs and EDs are good too. ED has some of my fav visuals.
Voice acting. What can I say about it It’s splendid. I love the voice of Lelouch, Jun Fukuyama has done a great job portraying Lelouch. I love his voice and how it changes when Lelouch changes from Lelouch to Zero or back to Zero. His so leader-like deep voice is just amazing and gave him a great presence. And C.C.’s voice is so delicate and pretty. I love it, her voice was the first thing I fell in love with.
_My favs in order -
OPs - S1OP1 > S2OP1 > S2OP2 > S1OP2 > S1OP3
EDs - S2ED2 > S1ED1 > S2ED1 > S1ED2_
ENJOYMENT : 9.5/10
Enjoyment was hella awesome. Code Geass has been unexpectedly an amazing watch. I went in without knowing anything about the anime and without any spoilers and I’m glad for that because that totally made my experience amazing as the surprise element plays a good part in Code Geass. Code Geass is a totally worthy anime of binge watch cuz of its cliffhanger episode endings you can’t help wanting to watch more eps.
OVERALL SCORE: 10/10
Incredible anime. It was a memorable watch!! Before watching the show I wasn’t interested in it much mainly because of the mecha genre, did not see it as a really interesting genre, and some other little reasons but I’m glad I watched it thanks to a deal I made with a friend. Also, the ending of season 2 is a solid ending which even made me cry, I didn't see that coming really so unexpected. Honestly, if a show makes you cry you already know how incredible it is you cried because you felt connected to the characters you got so connected to the plot it's amazing when a show can achieve this!!
Definitely a show worth watching so I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
QUOTES
The way Code Geass makes you think about different stuff is amazing. Some of the best quotes arise from CG even without context they’ll make you think. So some of my favs are -
"False tears bring pain to others. A false smile brings pain to yourself."
"The only ones who should kill are those who are prepared to be killed!"
"In this world, evil can arise from the best of intentions. And there is good which can come from evil intentions."
"A victory won through dishonest means is no victory at all."
"Win or lose, you won't gain anything unless you give everything for it! That applies equally to both countries and to individuals"
"In their heart, everyone has faith that their victory exists. However, in the face of time and destiny, the act of faith is fruitless and fleeting at best."
"Don't confuse borrowed power with your own ability."
"What do results gained in the wrong way leave you in the end? Just regret and an emptiness that has nowhere to go."
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