Ranked #2193

Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Picture Drama

Pros: Get to see more of the Code Geass characters, filling in their back stories or what went on between episodes. Episodes are short and easy to watch.

Cons: Its a picture drama, so the animation consists of still pictures.

Bottom line: These picture dramas are really great to watch if you like the characters of Code Geass and want to find out more about them. Its by no means necessary to enjoy Code Geass, but it really doesn't hurt either, especially if you are the sort of person who wonders about the smaller details.

The general rule and logical move of any lucrative franchise is to expand and collect on the profits, Code Geass is no exception. This is a picture drama, meaning a collection of still images subsequently presented along with voice actors to tell supplementary stories. While it obviously won’t be of the same calibre as a genuine T.V. series it still remains an entertaining and original method to expand on an existing story and in this case, it’s just plain more Geass and thus a welcomed addition anyway. And since it is Geass and done well enough as well it actually beats a lot of other genuine T.V. series being made these days.

My Age Rating: 8: Some mature and fanservicey situations.

This picture drama offers side stories to several episodes of the first season, actually happening during these episodes chronologically speaking. It will give background information on certain characters, help develop side plots and give meat to the smaller matters and minor characters. There’s also some more development between Suzaku and Lelouch that is evidently of interest.

That said the main and only reason I see anyone watching this is if you’re a fan of the show and want more of it or if you really dig the characters and would like to see more of them and more on them. Aside from a few plot relevant matters, it is mostly made to add light humor and show some fanservice so I would recommend this to people who enjoy that sort of thing as well. If you haven’t watched the series itself yet, then I recommend looking up the episode numbers of this special and watching its episodes during your initial watch of Code Geass’ first season, I assume it could prove quite rewarding. read more