What started out as a popular mecha series in Japan spread like wildfire across different countries. Code Geass, which started airing on October of 2006 and ended September of 2008 has been continually a subject of talks and debates among anime fans. Not only has it managed to capture different faces of human emotions. It has also left various lessons which are applicable in todays situation.
Code Geass is written by Ichiro Okouchi and directed by Goro Taniguchi. In this Code Geass anime review, we will tackle some of the things that made the anime a popular hit among teens and adults alike. If you have watched then entire series, you are welcome to drop in your comments as well.
Strong and consistent theme. Compared to other anime series that plays along different themes in an attempt to capture more viewers, Code Geass centered on revenge and made it a very strong driving force by making it a motivation for the protagonist, Lelouch Lamperouge. From his desire to flee Britannia to his plan on bringing down the royalties who killed his mother, Lelouch became a figure with a clear motivation for the entire story.
Characterization. No matter how good the plot, without great and relatable characters, you still cannot get attached to the story. But Code Geass created awesome characters that are easy to like. Each of them, especially the main ones are reflective of a particular group of people. It should not be a surprise then to love the antagonists as the story unfolds.
Great friendship. When things get rough and blood starts to spill over the place, one thing that can relieve the tension and give us a fresh new start is friendship. The creators of this anime took this seriously and gave us a wonderful treat. There were of course deaths. But all in all, the bond that they made along the painful journey was unbreakable.
Battle against family members. Whereas mainstream conflict involves people fighting against villains who are originally strangers to the main character, this animes villains are the family of our protagonist. So it is no longer just our typical good versus bad scenario.
Combat and weapons. The story is set in an era where Japan has been conquered and the ruling country in the world is Britannia. It is futuristic but not as advanced as the one we see in the Gundam series. Nevertheless, we are treated to epic battles with dramatic deaths added with a spice of surprise.
Plot. At the end, what makes this a great series is the plot. It is full of surprises, revelations all woven into a very creative manner. It also did not stray away from its major driving theme which is revenge. It even manage to thicken it as more and more antagonists got in the way.
The anime may have already ended, but this did not stop discussions on online forums as to the possibility of a third season. If you are someone who loves an awesome story with great characters, Code Geass is definitely a must watch. If you have watched it, feel free to share your comments.
Code Geass is written by Ichiro Okouchi and directed by Goro Taniguchi. In this Code Geass anime review, we will tackle some of the things that made the anime a popular hit among teens and adults alike. If you have watched then entire series, you are welcome to drop in your comments as well.
Strong and consistent theme. Compared to other anime series that plays along different themes in an attempt to capture more viewers, Code Geass centered on revenge and made it a very strong driving force by making it a motivation for the protagonist, Lelouch Lamperouge. From his desire to flee Britannia to his plan on bringing down the royalties who killed his mother, Lelouch became a figure with a clear motivation for the entire story.
Characterization. No matter how good the plot, without great and relatable characters, you still cannot get attached to the story. But Code Geass created awesome characters that are easy to like. Each of them, especially the main ones are reflective of a particular group of people. It should not be a surprise then to love the antagonists as the story unfolds.
Great friendship. When things get rough and blood starts to spill over the place, one thing that can relieve the tension and give us a fresh new start is friendship. The creators of this anime took this seriously and gave us a wonderful treat. There were of course deaths. But all in all, the bond that they made along the painful journey was unbreakable.
Battle against family members. Whereas mainstream conflict involves people fighting against villains who are originally strangers to the main character, this animes villains are the family of our protagonist. So it is no longer just our typical good versus bad scenario.
Combat and weapons. The story is set in an era where Japan has been conquered and the ruling country in the world is Britannia. It is futuristic but not as advanced as the one we see in the Gundam series. Nevertheless, we are treated to epic battles with dramatic deaths added with a spice of surprise.
Plot. At the end, what makes this a great series is the plot. It is full of surprises, revelations all woven into a very creative manner. It also did not stray away from its major driving theme which is revenge. It even manage to thicken it as more and more antagonists got in the way.
The anime may have already ended, but this did not stop discussions on online forums as to the possibility of a third season. If you are someone who loves an awesome story with great characters, Code Geass is definitely a must watch. If you have watched it, feel free to share your comments.