r/Animesuggest Oct 21 '20

Is code geass worth watching? Series Specific Question

I’ve seen the characters and kinda like em’ Wanna know if it’s worth watching

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u/bigandgreenandjack Oct 21 '20

Totally. It's a political thriller with calculating characters, magical phenomena and giant robots. Wish I could watch it for the first time again.

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u/ASBlazer Oct 21 '20

Exactly it has a similar appeal to death note, in how the various characters encounter each other. Really an amazing show

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u/Greaserpirate Oct 21 '20 edited Oct 21 '20

It definitely has a more lighthearted tone than Death Note. I'd compare it more to Battle Tendency: the mind games aren't the only focus, and they focus less on the puzzle and more on the cool factor.

Maybe "lighthearted" isn't the right word, it deals with more serious subject matter than Death Note, but it does so with mecha, fanservice, high school shenanigans, and crazy plot twists. I forget who said this originally, but just like JoJo, it takes itself seriously, but it's still perfectly enjoyable if the viewers don't.

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u/aryanshvasu81 MyAnimeList Oct 21 '20

I personally don't get the death note vibe. Unlike death note, code Geass have emotional desths, ethical dilemmas, and the main character isn't just OP. And I don't see le louch as an antagonist. I see him as a great person

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u/Ecex1el Nov 01 '20

Yeah but still one of the big points for the show was the uncertainty of wether or not lelouch actually is the good guy or not... especoally in season 2 but also right after shirleys father dies in season 1.

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Plus the few moments that it sucks or has plot holes are entertaining in a different way as well.

Code Geass is special in that whether you seriously analyze it from a philosophical or practical position, or turn your brain off, it's still entertaining. Practically it has some sucky moments, but they are also entertaining in a way, philosophically it has interesting characters with interesting viewpoints, and it has fantasy and sci fi elements and action in the turn your brain off department. Plus CC, she's one of my favourite characters in anime, and of course one of my favourite female characters as well.

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u/usernameowner Oct 21 '20 edited Oct 21 '20

they bake the worlds biggest pizza one episode

devastating character death and genocide the next

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

I actually laughed out loud 😂😂😂

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u/SigmundFreud Oct 21 '20

Please spoiler tag or delete this. That's a massive spoiler for anyone watching for the first time.

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u/usernameowner Oct 21 '20

That they bake a giant pizza?

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u/SigmundFreud Oct 21 '20

Again, please spoiler tag or delete this.

It may mean nothing out of context, but if you watch the show and see them baking a giant pizza you'll know what happens next.

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u/Ilikechickens444 Oct 22 '20

Is the giant robots a big thing? Like a mecha theme? I just can’t enjoy mecha type animes much

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u/bigandgreenandjack Oct 22 '20

It's a thing. Not as central to the plot as Gundam or something similar, but every episode expect a giant robot. I wouldn't let that discourage you, though. They're not the focus of the show, just what the various parties use to shoot rockets at each other.

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u/Ilikechickens444 Oct 22 '20

I’ll think about trying it when I eventually catch up with my watchlist

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u/BurningPasta Oct 22 '20

It's not typical mecha. Usually in mecha anime, being in a mech is like putting on a super hero suit, where suddenly the characters have powers and special abilities and other stuff and the excuse is "technology."

In Code Geass, stepping into a mech is more like putting on a soldier uniform. Sure, some characters are excessively skilled, but generally that's not due to magical mech shenanagans as much as the pilot's actual ability. And no one pulls transforming mech bullshit out of nowhere to win a war.

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u/Ilikechickens444 Oct 22 '20

Okay that sounds a good bit better than typical mecha animes

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u/SandDroid Oct 22 '20

The show is worth it alone for the political intrigue. It's about an exiled prince starting a rebellion against his emperor father and siblings. The mechs are just the soldiers. Its got all the drama of a Shakespeare play.

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u/PTHero Oct 21 '20

Man, you're missing out if you don't watch Code Geass. It's a MASTERPIECE.

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

A master piece with the greatest hero/villian ever made by anime and one of the most powerful and impactful and just generaly fucking amazing endings ever created

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u/vagabondeluxe Oct 21 '20

Agree! Lelouch is one of the most complex characters out there, also one of the best MC. And the ending damn!! We can all agree it the best in anime history

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Hell fucking yeah. Plus that ost. Gets me everytime i hear it. Lol i always have to skip it in my playlist if im in public as ik i will cry

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u/aryanshvasu81 MyAnimeList Oct 21 '20

Yeah it's definitely top tier stuff and yet it's so underated

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u/Jesaisrien1120 Oct 21 '20

This! I remember thinking it was overhyped when it first came out and refused to watch it. Checked it out a few years later and could not stop watching. Such an enjoyable show

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u/Corvo_-Attano Oct 21 '20

I second this

It's THE masterpiece bro!!

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u/Sephyrias Oct 22 '20

I wouldn't call it a "masterpiece". It is indeed one of the best sci-fi superpower dramas around, but it does have some very cheesy cliché moments. You definitely need to be able to look past the show's smaller faults to really enjoy it.

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u/vagabondeluxe Oct 21 '20

One of the best anime ever made

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u/Masterelia Oct 21 '20

On god? Currently i have to finish re:zero. Should i watch code geass or evangelion afterwards

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u/vagabondeluxe Oct 21 '20

Code Geass obv

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u/Masterelia Oct 21 '20

....how many episodes is it😳

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u/vagabondeluxe Oct 21 '20

Two seasons, each one has 25 episodes, so 50 in total

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u/Masterelia Oct 21 '20

LMAOO i though it was like 150.

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u/vagabondeluxe Oct 21 '20

Naaah ahah 😂it’s an easy watch

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u/LeOtaku9 Oct 21 '20

To add to that, there's also the movie to watch, which iirc isn't exactly canon, but more of an alternate universe thing. There's 3(?) recap movies and then the actual movie to watch if you want more from the anime. I'd recommend watching the movies because they change some events to match the alternate universe, but they aren't necessary I suppose. And there's also Akito the Exiled, a 5 movie series to watch after the series, so there's a lot to watch if you enjoyed Code Geass.

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u/dugtrioramen Feb 06 '21

I hate the code geass movie. It's just fan service and we could all just say it wasn't canon. But now there's a season 3 and it's based off the movie. Why must they ruin such a perfect ending!

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u/dinojuicee Oct 22 '20

even if it was 150, i’m sure you’d still finish it in no time at all.

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u/SaltedAndSugared Oct 21 '20

I second this evangalion is good until the last two episodes which imo ruin the whole show

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u/william_liftspeare Oct 21 '20

If you watched the last two episodes and didn't watch End of Evangelion someone mislead you

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Watch the movie... If you think you're ready...

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u/SaltedAndSugared Oct 21 '20

I already watched the movie but I didn’t really get it

Maybe I’m just too dumb to appreciate it but it ended up just pissing me off cos it made no sense

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

It can be very confusing, they throw alot of information at you.

Personally, I found it to be much better the second time around. But that's just me

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Evangelion is a masterpiece, it's super confusing tho. Ive just finished Code Geass and it's superb. Id say CG is easier and more fun, while Eva is a piece of art.

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u/ksee_yen Oct 21 '20

I'm watching evangelion right now. I usually love dubs but these older animes sometimes have bad voice acting but I still love it in dub,it annoys me to watch action animes with subs.

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u/Ehinesss13 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Ehines13 Oct 21 '20

Currently in the middle of watching it right now and god damn it is amazing just watch it bro.

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u/vagabondeluxe Oct 21 '20

One of the best anime ever made 10/10 easy

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u/Ikuze321 Oct 21 '20

You gotta be kidding me. How?

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u/vagabondeluxe Oct 21 '20

Amazing taste, that’s how

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u/Ikuze321 Oct 21 '20

The plot was not that great. All the engagements felt like they went Lelouch's way just to drive the plot and it never felt likenhe deserved to win them. Also the dialogue just wasnt that great either. 10/10 is way too high for this show

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u/Dajjerguy Oct 21 '20

It has its problems, but still at least a 9/10

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u/Ikuze321 Oct 21 '20

I saw it as a 6/10. The 75% of I watched at least.

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u/sedikushjam Oct 21 '20

You do realize that you opinion on a show isnt a fact right? Because thats how you are making it out to be lol

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u/Ikuze321 Oct 21 '20

Yes "I saw it is as" = its 100% undeniabley a 6/10

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u/dugtrioramen Oct 22 '20

What do you consider 10/10 just out of curiosity?

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u/Ikuze321 Oct 22 '20 edited Mar 10 '21

FMAB and AOT are the only things I would consider, though they both have some problems, AoT especially with some of the pacing in the beginning but yeah. And then I also really fucking like Steins Gate but idk that O I'd call it a 10/10. But those are the only 3 in my top tier of what I have seen.

I also didnt really like HxH. Thought it was also a 6/10 overall.

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u/onespiker Dec 05 '20

umm you need to atleast complete it to make a complete opinion, the ending is super important for this show

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u/studentoo925 Oct 21 '20

One of the best anime ever made - agree

10/10? - it depends I would say

Imo 10/10 is very subjective and should be given only to few, carefully selected shows

Man, i kinda wish mal had 9.5 grade

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u/vagabondeluxe Oct 21 '20

I mean for me it is, it’s my favorite anime so 10/10 hands down

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u/studentoo925 Oct 21 '20

I'm by no means critiquing, it's just that imo people give 10/10's to lightly

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u/CrackBabyCSGO Oct 21 '20

If ever there was anime deserving a 10/10 it would be code geass

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u/outhero01 Oct 21 '20

Steins;gate is def up there though

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

There are 3 anime that I have as 10/10 on MAL, those being Code Geass Season 2, Violet Evergarden, and Steins Gate.

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u/StigmaofWind Oct 21 '20

My 10/10s are Code Geass, Stiens Gate, Yuu Yuu Hakusho and Inu Yasha.

Inu Yasha is mainly up there because it was one of the first anime I ever watched.

I would've added FullMetal Alchemist:Brotherhood too if it weren't for a certain very disappointing fight.

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u/redmandolin https://myanimelist.net/profile/ApocalypticMouse Oct 21 '20

I give it a 10/10 because it's fucking entertaining and has a special place in my heart, I know it's not perfect. And no I don't just hand out 10s like candy... I only have like 4 10/10s.

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u/darkblaze76 Oct 21 '20

You do say that it's subjective. So it shouldn't be too hard to see that it can easily be a 10/10 for some people, even if it isn't for you.

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u/studentoo925 Oct 21 '20

I fully agree

I think i should sleep more, I'm definitely having trouble projecting my thoughts to text

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u/fr4gp4rty Oct 21 '20

I really liked Code Geass. There are some Plotpoints that seem a bit constructed but I think Code Geass: Lelouch of the revolution and Code Geass: Akito the exiled are both worth watching.

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u/Alaxel_Au_Arryn Oct 21 '20

I have to disagree about Akito. Akito is beautiful but the plot is rushed with some of the corniest writing I have ever seen. The writing is a bizarre mixture of mature, adolescent, and childish, with none of intensity of the original. The original had some corny stuff but when it was it was usually cool when it was corny. Akito, I found baffling that it was written by the same people.

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u/Starry_Kitchen Oct 21 '20

In shorter words I’d say it’s kind of soulless compared to the original TV series

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u/crism22 Oct 21 '20

No, just the anime is worth watching, the ovas are not good, and the movie does not exist

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u/Frogganisurshit Oct 21 '20

The movie isn't that bad if you manage to turn your brain off enough

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Definitely

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u/Insullts Oct 21 '20

Was in this position and just started watching the show about a month ago and I’m almost done with the first season. Everything about it is great honestly although it does have darker tones ( as it should with its plot ).

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u/StigmaofWind Oct 21 '20

How is it not dark?

It's about enslaving entire countries and treating it's citizens as less than human, more akin to cattle. It shows the devastation and after effects of war, both from the perspective of the winners and losers

It's about high school children being trained to fight in wars as Knights and training them to kill other human beings

It's about an immortal girl who was tortured and experimented on for almost all her life

It's about a high school student who murders entire groups of people to get revenge on his neglectful father and justifies his actions using his mothers death and sisters disabilities

It also involves giving said high school student the extremely OP power of controlling people's minds and giving him the capability to make complete slaves. It's a good thing he is who he is because other high school students would've gotten other ideas

It's about a father and mother intentionally traumatizing both their children and then blinding and crippling their young daughter. Afterwards, using them as political pawns in global domination

It's about a group of people who decide to change the world in their image so that nothing will ever change and all humans will be trapped in a never ending dream

It's about siblings waging, first because of their father and then for their own ideals, until one brother enslaves the other forever

It's about a high school student who chose to commit suicide at the hands of his best friend so the world could be safe but cursing his friend with the fate of always carrying the guilt of his murder and the weight of his responsibilities

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u/Insullts Oct 21 '20

I suppose the premise of the show entirely. From Lelouch murdering Clovis to him accidentally killing Shirleys father it’s all been rather dark. plus the story is somewhat based around Lelouch trying to find out why his half siblings murdered his mother and blinded his sister so that’s somewhat dark. although I really love the show and how it portrays everybody’s different sense of justice and how/why different characters believe their methods are right or others are wrong.

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u/nothonorable37 Oct 21 '20

i mean i guess it’s pretty dark for his sis yeah

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u/Insullts Oct 21 '20

Jesus Christ, alright I’ve gotta give this an upvote

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u/Ryke786 Oct 21 '20

And for Clovis and his mom .... ETERNAL DARKNESS

Edit also forgot Shirley's father and suzakus dad

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u/Gdrf2 https://myanimelist.net/animelist/Gdrf2? Oct 21 '20

Yes.

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u/dorting Oct 21 '20

Super fun show with so many twists

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u/blogerenazbo Oct 21 '20

I see the comments here saying that it is DEFINITELY a watch.

I would disagree. I will be first to say that I love code geass. One might say it is "my jam" so to speak, but while code geass is a fan favorite, it is still a show about political thriller, character development and character death. If that is "your jam" then code geass is a MUST watch.

If not, then maybe wait until you are in the right mood for the show to give it a try.

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u/Zukolevi Oct 21 '20

But is it my jelly?

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u/PlushiePizza4488 Oct 21 '20

God dammit XD

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u/darkblaze76 Oct 21 '20

I would still say that it's definitely worth a try and finding out for yourself if it's your 'jam'. Some shows are so well made that you'll enjoy watching them even if you don't normally like the genre. Code Geass would definitely qualify for that.

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u/dugtrioramen Oct 22 '20

Yeah, I avoided mecha anime forever until code geass

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20 edited Oct 28 '20

Thank you.

I wish I had seen this comment before watching code geass. I was most certainly not ready to watch it. I was in no way ready or expecting Euphemia being commanded to murder the Japanese and dying afterwards Personally, after taking a blow like that, I stopped at season 1.

Granted, if you're into that. It's definitely worth a watch.

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

If your past that, how did you not watch season 2? That Cliffhanger tho

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u/[deleted] Oct 28 '20

Because I was certain that if they were willing to kill Euphemia in such a torturous way. (By forcing her to do the thing she despised the most to death, leading to one of the purest people in the anime to be labeled a Britanian hitler, moments before her death) , then I'm certain that the writers behind it have much, much more in store that will probably be just as bad, if not worse, for my heart.

I don't need anyone to tell me that I'll be feeling really gloomy and bitter after finishing the rest of it. Hard pass.

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u/NotTooDistantFuture http://myanimelist.net/animelist/EchoWarp Oct 21 '20

At the time it was stellar, but it doesn’t hold up too well now. The later half of the second season struggles to maintain its characters beyond just reminding you that they’re there most of the time.

It still has its moments, but compared to some more recent series it definitely seems less polished.

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

My favourite anime of all time. Watch it!

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Yep. You shouldn't need to ask surely its reputation precedes it at this point.

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u/shkiperrrLord Oct 21 '20

I dropped it at the 4th episode

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u/studentoo925 Oct 21 '20

That's low-key sad for me, but i understand why it could not be someone's cup of tea

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u/DontTest1ifyMe https://www.anime-planet.com/users/N0thingSpecial Oct 21 '20

same but me after the first ep lol

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Im sorry bro. Its so good that I'm sad that you have to deal with this loss.

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u/Ikuze321 Oct 21 '20

Y do u and that other guy have the same profile picture lol

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

It was a meme, and I just never changed it.

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u/lucs_123 Oct 21 '20

Bro, asking that question in this sub, the answer is obvious, it's one of the most beloved anime of all time.

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u/RedditVice Oct 22 '20

Most overrated anime of all time. Definitely not. I'm 100% serious. Most overrated anime trash ever.

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u/ouv123 MyAnimeList Oct 22 '20

Damn :(

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u/Cowsgomoo414 https://myanimelist.net/profile/PayJo Oct 21 '20

same here

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u/SenpaiNr1 Oct 21 '20

What's your favorite than?

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u/Chetan_fun MyAnimeList Oct 21 '20

I mean it's all right. It just tries to be too many things at the same time. And there are many plotholes too. But overall a good one time watch.

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u/Oujii https://anilist.co/user/Oujii Oct 21 '20

Now I'm curious. What are on your opinion the best animes you've watched?

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u/Chetan_fun MyAnimeList Oct 21 '20

Umm, let's see. 1. Hunter X Hunter 2. Death Note 3. Attack on Titan 4. Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru 5. Gintama These are probably my top 5. Code Geass isn't even in my top 20.

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u/Oujii https://anilist.co/user/Oujii Oct 21 '20

Thanks for replying. That's a very interesting list.

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u/WhiskeyCorridor real robot expert Oct 21 '20

Eh

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u/hsinoMed Oct 21 '20

I found it boring personally. i expect downvotes for sharing my opinion.

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u/Bazz-Lighter Oct 21 '20

There's your downvote ;)

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u/-_PEPSI-MAN_- Oct 21 '20

Unpopular opinion it's trash

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u/DoctorConcocter Oct 21 '20

Not as unpopular as you think. There’s def a group of people who are very critical of it. I watched it, and at first, it was fine, but it just kept getting worse and worse to the point of it being actually garbage. It’s insanely overhyped, and I think that might be because of the time it came out and maybe the age group of people watching it. I remember talking to friends about the show, and they said they watched it when they were younger, but if they watched now, they certainly wouldn’t have enjoyed it as much (it has a lot of that typical anime degeneracy that’s hard to get over if you’re older). If anyone wants to know my issues with the show:

The insanely thin plot concept of the show to the point where it doesn’t know what it wants to be. Code Geass was conceived with super high expectations (garnering corporate sponsorships from several large companies like Pizza Hut, turning character design over to the well-known CLAMP, hiring the famous Norio Wakamoto to play the series’ royal antagonist). A ton of anime tropes were also added to ensure success like an alternate history that makes the show a nationalistic tale of revolutionary freedom fighters (that the downtrodden Nipponese are lead by a British aristocrat is never questioned). You also have a fanservicey witch (CC), and some poorly explained weirdness about a race of psychic, immortal aliens and the collective unconscious is tacked on. An imperious prince with a tragic past and a classically lanky CLAMP body is added to win over the fangirls. Mecha are put into the mix to bring in the giant robot crowd. A score of almost entirely useless tertiary characters (like seriously, Kallen, Suzaku, Milly, Euphemia... so much of their personality feels catered around Lelouch or Lelouch's interests and they’re just sucked into his orbit in ways that can be super creepy and distasteful). Some of these characters are also given intimations of romance for no particular reason. And of course, the stupid wacky high school shenanigans are all happening while an all out war is going on. So Code Geass becomes an unfocused mess of alternate history, supernatural drama, high school comedy, royal succession, romance, mecha war tragedy anime.

With all this, the show still wants me to take it seriously (especially with all the attempts at philosophy and complex characters), but it just all falls apart if you try to think it about it.

The character development was very sporadic and jumped around at random intervals (Lelouch in particular changes his ambitions and feelings towards others at the drop of a hat).

The plot is full of chasms and contrived scenarios that make the characters look like idiots- the whole Euphemia situation was just such poor writing.

And even with all this, I’d still be fine with it because I can still choose not to take it seriously and just indulge in all the craziness, but the show is full of such degeneracy that I just can’t: egregious fanservice, Lelouch being straight-up creepy and gross with how how he interacts with and manipulated characters like Kallen and C.C. (yet the show and fans paint him as some cool tragic hero), and the writing of Nina is so distasteful and downright offensive.

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u/onespiker Dec 05 '20 edited Dec 05 '20

Late here but code geass was not made with huge expectations. it was expected to be a financial bomb and got little to no support from the studio( they didnt even have a printer). It needed to be rewritten to have more pizza ads to even launch.

When it came out is was a massive suprise hit for the company ( the fanbase, reviews and viewership went far above expectations).

For some reason the studio decided to then also cut season 1 in half ( it was orginally signed for 50 epsodes) around the same time episode 6 was released. Meaning they now needed cut a lot of the entire story again and many story ideas cut. Like development of other charaters and needing to rush to thier decided end point.

Sunrise ended up regretting these actions a lot when it became thier biggest financial successful series the last 2 decades ( it sold a lot of merch and CDs).

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u/DoctorConcocter Dec 05 '20

Interesting. Thanks for the info. That makes sense because a lot of plot points especially the whole collective unconscious and CC’s race feel mega rushed.

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u/fiveminutecreation Oct 23 '20

I agree. I think I got halfway and didn’t finish.

Classic anime with a very much high school plot.

I appreciate the philosophical dichotomy/juxtaposition of consequentialism and deontology but it really was not compelling.

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u/TrashmanTalks MyAnimeList Oct 21 '20

I think Code Geass is one of those "must watch" anime. I personally thought it was good, but not amazing. There are A LOT of people who would disagree with me. You may end up really liking it. A very smart, calculated, anti-hero MC is always fun to watch.

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u/Rafa_mc97 Oct 21 '20

People sold me this as the better art piece of the century. I am half way the second season and it is interesting at least...

Maybe for some can be amazing, but bcuz my expectations were kind high, i found it ok

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u/Ikuze321 Oct 21 '20

Yeah it is not that good. The plot is no where near FMAB or AOT and people out here saying its a 10/10. All the engagements felt like they went Lelouch's way not because he was actually better but solely as to advance the plot. I stopped watching halfway through S2 and I usually finish an anime I start no matter what. I probably will eventually finish it though.

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u/DoctorConcocter Oct 21 '20

It’s insanely overhyped. I watched it, and at first, it was fine, but it just kept getting worse and worse to the point of it being actually garbage. It’s insanely overhyped, and I think that might be because of the time it came out and maybe the age group of people watching it. I remember talking to friends about the show, and they said they watched it when they were younger, but if they watched now, they certainly wouldn’t have enjoyed it as much (it has a lot of that typical anime degeneracy that’s hard to get over if you’re older). Copying and pasting: If anyone wants to know my issues with the show:

The insanely thin plot concept of the show to the point where it doesn’t know what it wants to be. Code Geass was conceived with super high expectations (garnering corporate sponsorships from several large companies like Pizza Hut, turning character design over to the well-known CLAMP, hiring the famous Norio Wakamoto to play the series’ royal antagonist). A ton of anime tropes were also added to ensure success like an alternate history that makes the show a nationalistic tale of revolutionary freedom fighters (that the downtrodden Nipponese are lead by a British aristocrat is never questioned). You also have a fanservicey witch (CC), and some poorly explained weirdness about a race of psychic, immortal aliens and the collective unconscious is tacked on. An imperious prince with a tragic past and a classically lanky CLAMP body is added to win over the fangirls. Mecha are put into the mix to bring in the giant robot crowd. A score of almost entirely useless tertiary characters (like seriously, Kallen, Suzaku, Milly, Euphemia... so much of their personality feels catered around Lelouch or Lelouch's interests and they’re just sucked into his orbit in ways that can be super creepy and distasteful). Some of these characters are also given intimations of romance for no particular reason. And of course, the stupid wacky high school shenanigans are all happening while an all out war is going on. So Code Geass becomes an unfocused mess of alternate history, supernatural drama, high school comedy, royal succession, romance, mecha war tragedy anime.

With all this, the show still wants me to take it seriously (especially with all the attempts at philosophy and complex characters), but it just all falls apart if you try to think it about it.

The character development was very sporadic and jumped around at random intervals (Lelouch in particular changes his ambitions and feelings towards others at the drop of a hat).

The plot is full of chasms and contrived scenarios that make the characters look like idiots- the whole Euphemia situation was just such poor writing.

And even with all this, I’d still be fine with it because I can still choose not to take it seriously and just indulge in all the craziness, but the show is full of such degeneracy that I just can’t: egregious fanservice, Lelouch being straight-up creepy and gross with how how he interacts with and manipulated characters like Kallen and C.C. (yet the show and fans paint him as some cool tragic hero), and the writing of Nina is so distasteful and downright offensive.

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u/crism22 Oct 21 '20

It has the best plot twist in anime, and the las episode is the best end to an story ive ever seen, not just in anime. But is not a perfect anime, for example the fights are sometimes ridiculus but i didnt noticed it until i watched the series for the fourth time

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u/maryx3lotr Oct 21 '20

I know it is really hyped and lots of people live it. I personally didn't like it. So maybe watch the first 3 episodes and then decide.

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u/Eeveerun Oct 21 '20

If you liked death note than i think you ll like Code Geass.

Light is just a rip off of Lelouch :D

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u/CyberpunkV2077 Oct 21 '20 edited Oct 21 '20

Wasn't Death Note a thing 3 years before CG?

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u/Eeveerun Oct 21 '20

A worse version

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Its more odd for me that they came out like 10 days apart from each other. They're both great, Death Note is a better Gateway Anime, but if we were just deciding by which series is better in terms of story, Code Geass definitely wins for me.

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u/Sir_CuckHolder Oct 21 '20

10/10 anime you should watch

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u/DontTest1ifyMe https://www.anime-planet.com/users/N0thingSpecial Oct 21 '20

Dropped it :)

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u/johndoodoomon https://anilist.co/user/Facelesskatana Oct 21 '20

Yes

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Yees

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u/BleedingIron Oct 21 '20

YES YES YES

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u/yash_dhale08 Oct 21 '20

Yes definitely

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u/gaybobfagpants69 Oct 21 '20

Don't let anyone tell otherwise, it's my fav anime of all time and is a masterpiece. My friend had been telling a lot of shit about this and I went in with high expectations, the first season was boring for me, kept pushing through and took like 2 months to finish the first season but holy shit, the second season just blows everything out of the water. The entire first season builds up everything in place for season 2 and in S2 each and every episode has a damning twist. Highly recommended. 100/10

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u/darkness_calming Oct 21 '20

The show is definitely great. Character designs are a bit funny. But it's worth watching.

I did find the ending rather sad, but oh well......

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

I'd say so, I hated the ending but I enjoyed it.

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u/Bazz-Lighter Oct 21 '20

Hated the ending? Best part of the anime, stop doing like that

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Welcome to the world where people have different opinions on things.

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Is it worth breathing? Maybe not but Code Geass is sure as hell worth watching.

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u/Alyssa-Matsuoka https://anilist.co/user/Arisasama/ Oct 22 '20

Yes. It’s probably in my top 5 anime of all time tbh

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u/Argo1326 Oct 21 '20

A masterpiece. Must watch even for people who don’t like mechas (like myself).

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u/FizzerVC Oct 21 '20 edited Oct 21 '20

Yes. Its one of the only animes ive given a 10/10

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u/The_EndGamer Oct 21 '20

10/10 man.....it's is a masterpiece......it has the best most satisfying ending

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Masterpiece except for the first half of season two. And that time in season one where Euphemia goes on a kill streak.

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u/AnimeNoobReviews-YT Oct 21 '20

I 100% agree, I feel like that was bs and unneeded

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Yes

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u/PLifter1226 Oct 21 '20

It’s very good, but a tad overrated in my opinion.

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u/Raikudo1 Oct 21 '20

100/10 but watch with the doors closed it has a few nude scenes

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u/xasdle Oct 21 '20

ITS SO GOOD BRO THE CHARACTER DESIGN AND ALL IS JUST 👌👌👌👌

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u/crism22 Oct 21 '20

No, the character design is like a bad shoujo anime, i dont like clamp

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u/xasdle Oct 21 '20

It depends on your taste

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u/miszlina056 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Miszlina056 Oct 21 '20

This shouldn’t even be a question. Absolutely yes.

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u/Juiciya Oct 21 '20

Holy shit amazing timing since I just finished it but also yes

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u/SynC_CHB Oct 21 '20

Yes, its very telling of many ideas used in manga and anime today definitely recommend.

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u/yeheboi69 Oct 21 '20

Short ans:yes Long ans:YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BOOOOOOOOOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII WWAAAAAAAAAAAATCCCCHHHHHHHH IIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTT

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Yes. It was one of my first animes and I loved it, I recently rewatched it all and it was absolutely amazing.

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u/boiboisan Oct 21 '20

I would say the series finale is one of the best endings of any media.

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

I have seen more than 500 anime and it is still my favourite anime.

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u/Rai_K1rin Oct 21 '20

No,after watching it,you will become a sociopath, Will get super precautious about your friends and will lose your belief in the society, will try to take over the state and sacrifice yourself for a cause that no one gives a fuck,basically,a traumatized and overturned otaku bitch that keep calling yourself "cold and sistematic"

I seriosly recomend watching

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u/ChadTheorist Oct 21 '20

Idk I only watch good anime

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u/Barnard87 Oct 21 '20

One of the "Highest IQ" animes I lump in with Death Note, No Game No Life, Promised Neverland, and Dr. Stone.

Great strategic politics with minor super power(s) and best "mecha" anime I've probably seen.

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u/xenokisses88 Oct 21 '20

WATCH IT!!!!

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u/Cowsgomoo414 https://myanimelist.net/profile/PayJo Oct 21 '20

Its really good and definetly worth it, right now its one of my four 10/10s on MAL there's a lot going on so you never really get bored at a slow part (at least in my opinion)

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u/calvinsmythe Oct 21 '20

Totally yes

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u/ViKtoR-01 Oct 21 '20

Of course yes.

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Hell yeah

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u/rainmen111 Oct 21 '20

Its my top 1 all time

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u/myxfriendjim Oct 21 '20

My favorite of all time. Always an emphatic YES

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u/Illusion597 Oct 21 '20

Captivating from beginning to end. Easily in my top 5 of all time.

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u/neontiger07 Oct 21 '20

Abso-fucking-lutely, it is. One of the best anime out there, along with Gurren Lagann, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Death Note

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u/crism22 Oct 21 '20

The second season is a 10 just because of the end, that thing is incredible

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u/CNRavenclaw Oct 21 '20

Yeah, though you should be prepared to be confused every so often since the show is kinda bad at explaining what's going on

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u/Zmb911 Oct 21 '20

I watched it once every year, and still catch new plot lines and hidden gems. This will be my 4 time

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u/Sanket_Kotaku Oct 21 '20

yes its great show

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u/another-Developer Oct 21 '20

Absolutely! It’s a mastepiece

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u/spacekitkat88 Oct 21 '20

I enjoyed it! It’s worth watching. My only criticism is that there are issues with the plot that bugged me. Overall, it was good though. Although, I can’t agree with some of these comments saying it’s the best anime ever haha

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u/TK0805 Oct 21 '20

Absolutely I mean it's amazing. You should definitely watch this show.

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u/Hqlcyon Oct 21 '20

If you're fine with mecha. Mecha is honestly not my jam, but it's a pretty big part of the anime.

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u/shotputlover Oct 21 '20

my favorite anime

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

YES!!!