SummaryCode Geass - Hangyaku no Lelouch - Mecha, Supernatural, Action, Drama (May contain bloody violence, bad language & mild nudity) ... On August 10th of the Common Era, the Holy Empire of Britannia invaded Japan. In order to take the mainland, the Britannian forces mobilized the first of the Knightmare Frames; a new humanoid powered armour....
SummaryCode Geass - Hangyaku no Lelouch - Mecha, Supernatural, Action, Drama (May contain bloody violence, bad language & mild nudity) ... On August 10th of the Common Era, the Holy Empire of Britannia invaded Japan. In order to take the mainland, the Britannian forces mobilized the first of the Knightmare Frames; a new humanoid powered armour....
truly a master piece that had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. nearly impossible to predict what would happen next and with every twist the story took, the show just kept getting better. season 2 was no let down either with its complex story and massive character development it was the most entertaining thing i think that have ever watched, with out a doubt a must watch.
This is hands down the best and most masterfully crafted anime I have ever watched. I just finished the last episode of season 2 and it was the most beautiful piece of art I have ever seen. Nothing will ever compare to its ending. Nothing has ever made me cry so much. 11/10. MUST WATCH
Despite not being the biggest fan of mecha, Code Geass managed to grab my attention with its interesting portrayal of the protagonist and the story.
My initial thoughts on the story though, were a little bit underwhelming because of the excessive amount of plot conveniences, however, the story got infinitely better in the process. Overall, it's a beautiful story with a cool concept, some incredible moments, a lot of crazy twists and turns, and a literally perfect ending that makes the entire story worth watching.
Same goes for the characters; they started out a bit underwhelming but they got much better afterwards. Lelouch in particular, is arguably my favorite protagonist of all time and undoubtedly one of my favorite fictional characters ever.
What managed to exceed my expectations even more though, is the animation, the fight scenes and the music; they're surprisingly good even to this day and I didn't expect that at all.
Lastly, it's not necessarily a flaw but I feel like there's a bit too much fan-service in R2 that doesn't really fit in the series. I like fan-service in general though, so it's not a big deal, it just caught me by surprise.
Pros:
+ Compelling story with a beautiful ending
+ Well-paced plot
+ Good characters
+ Outstanding protagonist
+ Great action scenes
Cons:
- Inconsistent writing
Narrative: 9/10
Characters: 7/10
Music: 7/10
Final Rating: 9/10
- Amazing -
From feeling slightly disappointed to absolutely loving the series, I can say that Code Geass is quite impressive.
I got to say, however, if it wasn't for the absolutely brilliant protagonist and the incredible ending, Code Geass wouldn't been nearly as good as it is.
Do I recommend it?:
Definitely! Even if you don't like mecha Anime series, it's worth watching Code Geass just for the protagonist and the ending alone.