I remember when the first episode of Code Geass aired on Adult Swim (I'm so fucking old!), I don't remember if it aired before or after Death Note, but that doesn't matter. The first thing that stuck me was that it had mechs, a power to control people and that "there's going to be a revolution" feeling (Also the hope that there would be some mind controlled sex.. but it never happened.). The season one premier was a long time ago, like 4 years ago, but I still watch the episodes every now and then because I like them. If you haven't watched it, the way I would describe it would be like this; It's Death Note with mechs, replace the power to kill people with the power to control them; instead of a genius trying to rid the world of evil, it's a genius trying to make the world a better place for his sister and kill his mother's murderers.
The plot is that after Britannica invaded and pretty much raped Japan (Like major rape, like not even funny rape.), they made it into a territory/colony thingy. Britannica is also the leading world power... It's pretty much the British Empire trying to take over the world (agian). The main character Lelouch is a student living in area 11 (conquered Japan), one day he is caught up in a terrorist attack. He meets a mysterious green haired girl, she offers him a contract that would save his life (because the military is closing in and will kill them) he's like "Sure". The soldiers have the two in a corner; one of the is Lelouch's childhood friend, he gets shot (for not wanting to kill his friend). Lelouch uses his Geass to have the soldiers kill themselves, and he escapes. And that is the first episode, and it only goes up hill from there (Great, I made my self sound like a retard! Just watch it and you'll see). Lelouch is actual the 11th prince of Britannica, after there was a plot to kill his mother (which was successful) him and his sister went into hiding in Japan, everybody in the royal family thinks their dead. After Lelouch escapes with the use of the Geass (It makes his eye glow, looks like a bird? and allows him to control people) he goes home and is like "This will help me with my plans" and takes on the persona of Zero and starts getting in with terrorist and revolutionary groups in Japan, and starts fighting Britannica... With giant robots. In short this anime is Three Days Grace's Riot.
So Lelouch pretty much becomes public enemy number one, just to make the world a more peaceful place for his sister and to avenge his mother's death. I'd say a damn good reason (a better reason would be tits but what can I say?).
The character design is done by CLAMP, so it's done well (I'm a CLAMP fan.). Female characters are sexy, well-endowed ~♥~☺~♥~ (THEY HAVE BIG BOOBS). The mechs are awesome too, smaller than Gundams, but still cool. As for animation it's a Sunrise production and I've always liked the studio. Top notch animation, in my opinion. The atmosphere of the anime perfectly matches the story, music helps and adds to the action (It's no Rise Against).
Seriously it's a great series, I hope that if you haven't watched it then you trust me and do give Code Geass a try. It's enjoyable to watch; thrilling, action packed, humorou, Giant Fighting Robots and Tits! I guess I'm just a Code Geass fanboy.
Out of the two seasons I like the first more, as many people do, but it's not because there was anything wrong with the second it's just, I like seeing Lelouch rise and become Zero.
There is a manga to this anime, 2 actually one just like Code Geass without mechs and the other through Suzaku's (Lelouch's childhood friend) point of view. Both having the same setting just different point of views. The there are few spin-off manga, that have nothing to do with the original (What's better than reading a cool manga? Reading it twice.) .
I really want Code Geass to be on Netflix (Who know's, this is an old ass post so it might be.)so more people can watch it and for the fanbase to grow.
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Genres: Action, Drama, Mecha, School Life, Shoujo, Supernatural, Tragedy
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Summary by Justdubs: <- Anime
The Empire of Britannia has invaded Japan using giant robot weapons called Knightmare Frames. Japan is now referred to as Area 11, and its people the 11`s. A Britannian who was living in Japan at the time, Lelouch, vowed to his Japanese friend Suzaku that he`d destroy Britannia. Years later, Lelouch is in high school, but regularly skips out of school to go play chess and gamble on himself. One day, he stumbles on terrorists 11`s who`ve stolen a military secret and is caught by a member of the Britannian task force sent after them, who is Suzaku. As the rest of the squad arrives, Suzaku is shot for disobeying orders, while the military secret, a young girl, gives Lelouch the power of Geass, which makes anyone obey any order. While Suzaku is secretly made the pilot of Britannia`s brand new prototype Knightmare, Lancelot, Lelouch becomes the masked Zero to lead the rebellion to destroy Britannia once and for all.
Summary by MangaHere: <- Manga
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Manga Summary:The Empire of Brittania has invaded Japan using giant robot weapons called Knightmare Frames. Japan is now referred to as Area 11, and its people the 11s. A Brittanian who was living in Japan at the time, Lelouch, vowed to his Japanese friend Suzaku that he'd destroy Brittania. Years later, Lelouch is in high school, but regularly skips out of school to go play chess and gamble on himself. One day, he stumbles on terrorists 11s who've stolen a military secret and is caught by a member of the Brittanian task force sent after them, who is Suzaku. As the rest of the squad arrives, Suzaku is shot for disobeying orders, while the military secret, a young girl, gives Lelouch the power to make anyone obey any order. He takes command of the terrorists and leads them to crush the approaching Brittanian force. However, Suzaku is secretly made the pilot of Brittania's brand new test model Knightmare, Lancelot. Lelouch becomes the masked king Zero to lead the rebellion to defeat Brittania. Note: Storyline is a bit different than the anime.
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Ratings (Max is 5 ♥(Heart))
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Plot:♥♥♥♥♥ (Great Concept and Great Execution. Many twist and turns, with some mindfucks.)
Art:♥♥♥♥ (Great character design and awesome mechs)
Characters:♥♥♥♥♥ (All characters serve a purpose, I think.)
Action/Violence:♥♥♥♥♥ (Amazing H2H and Mech fights.)
Romance:♥♥♥♥ (Yes...)
Comedy:♥♥♥♥ (Even though some parts of the series are dark they still squeeze in some humor.)
Dubbing:♥♥♥♥♥ (The voices match the characters.)
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