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Code Geass - Hangyaku no Lelouch Season 2; Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion 2nd Series; Code Geass - Lelouch of the Rebellion R2; Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2; Code Geass R2
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Type: TV
Episodes: 25
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 6, 2008 to Sep 28, 2008
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24 min. per episode Rating:
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
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SynopsisA year has passed since "The Black Rebellion" and the remaining Black Knights have vanished into the shadows, their leader and figurehead, Zero, executed by the Britannian Empire. Area 11 is once more squirming under the Emperor's oppressive heel as the Britannian armies concentrate their attacks on the European front. But for the Britannians living in Area 11, life is back to normal. On one such normal day, a Britannian student, skipping his classes in the Ashford Academy, sneaks out to gamble on his chess play. But unknown to this young man, several forces are eying him from the shadows, for soon, he will experience a shocking encounter with his own obscured past, and the masked rebel mastermind Zero will return.
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Related AnimePrequel: Code Geass - Hangyaku no Lelouch
Side story: Code Geass - Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 Specials
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both series are insane fun it will keap you at edge of your chair thou all episodes main characters are similiar.
Both feature heroes that have access to supernatural power, and they both want to create a new world of justice.
Both are about someone with a hidden power that is trying to change the world. Someone close to them is one of the main enemies. Something like that.
Lelouch Lamperouge and Yagami Light share some characteristics. They both want too change the world at all cost. Not a single death is too much for them. Although there are no Mecha's in Death Note, and no Shinigami's in Code Geass, I am sure that if you liked the one, you will like the other, so jump into the lives of these Anti-Heroes, and see what they will do for their goals!
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Both have mecha, fast-paced stories that are extraordinary compelling-- literally grabbing your attention of wanting more episode after episode. Both of their conflicts are global or universally-affected and not just isolated in one specific location. Both titles also share the deaths of beloved characters. If you've watched one of the two titles, the other should definitely be recognized.
Epic mecha action; GAR mains; the story is so fast-paced in both titles that leaves the viewers' impression of wanting to watch more after each episode.
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Nov 19, 200825 of 25 episodes seen 10 of 14 people found this review helpful Put on your seatbelts and brace yourself, for you will be taken on a rabidly-paced and concluding journey, slaloming through plot twists and character development at a tempo that will leave you longing for a new episode at the end of each one. Save a lot of time, for this is obnoxiously addictive. This is... Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch... R2!
Did it jump the shark? Was it flawlessly executed? Could it have been improved on? Was it outright horrible? That I will not answer; suc...h a question is for you to answer yourself. To me, it was great. It was awesome. While reluctant at first, I always ended up thinking that each change the series brought about, every little plot twist, every character development; it made the series even greater than it was. Every step that it took made it better; that is the undeniable truth for me. However, its pacing made it take too many steps in too short an amount of time, and it nearly stumbled at times. Details could be overlooked, minor events skipped, that wasn't too much of a problem. But it spent too little time on some of the major events, and in the end I'm not satisfied at all by that.
The previous season took care of the introduction of most of the main cast, which left an opportunity to extensively develop the cast during the second season. This was an opportunity that the creators took, used and drained to its full potential. With its 25 episodes, it does of course not have time to develop the entirety of Code Geass' cast, which is extremely large for its length - close to 80 named primary, secondary and tertiary characters. However, they developed the main cast extensively, did a great job with the supporting characters, and the new ones that were introduced were really cool too. Some may classify Lelouch's development as jumping the shark, but personally I felt that they did a great job, and that he is a great character; one whom I could believe in when it came to his development and actions, all the way to - and especially during - the very end.
Another aspect that Code Geass brings into perspective is love. There's a lot of loving going on between various characters, and this allowed for both drama and comedy to be played out, and it was done so in a very good fashion too. Several characters’ love stories revolve around Lelouch, most notably those of Shirley and Kallen; both who obviously like Lelouch quite a lot. This is given both comedic and dramatic effects, and eventually plays an important part in the plot.
The animation superseded the previous season's, improving on nearly all points. By now you are probably used to the CLAMP-styled character designs, and who knows, you might've even grown to like them, in spite of their lankiness. Backgrounds and sceneries are done with good detail, and were enjoyable to behold, and the same can be said about the Knightmare battles. Animated in a perfect juxtapose of fluidity and chaos, mixed with great special- and ligthing effects, the battles were enjoyable aesthetically in addition to everything else they provided the viewer with.
The soundtrack was perfect for the series, this season as well. Keeping some old ones, introducing new ones, the soundtrack was refreshed, yet it kept the same tone it had during the previous season. The background music, while nothing especially noteworthy, provided an amplifying effect to the atmosphere; be it battle, thought, love, comedy or something else. The opening and ending themes were good this season too, with the second opening theme standing out as the best one. The final episode ended nicely with an insert song that made the scenes that unfolded before my eyes make me cry - I'm a sensitive person. They did one mistake however, and that was by not ending it after that insert song; of all things they had to fire in the Ali Project ending, which completely ruined the poignancy that had been built up.
Code Geass R2 provides an highly entertaining sequel that has fallen into the hit-or-miss pit-trap, with hating on one side and loving on the other. How you will react to it, only the gods know that, so all that I can say is: watch it to the very end and see for yourself. The constant plot twists may sway your opinion up and down multifarious times. It did with me, but in the end, everything fell to place and all went well.
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8 |
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6 |
| Enjoyment |
9 |
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Oct 21, 200825 of 25 episodes seen 42 of 74 people found this review helpful Code Geass R2 has provoked conflicting reactions among the fan base, just like the original did. Viewers still loved or hated it outright, even as many others laughed, and once again it's not hard to see why.
I think R2 was a relative disappointment, but not without redeeming qualities. It is an enjoyable sequel that could have used more planning and additional organization. Maybe a little more time, a little less ambition, a smaller cast of characters or better pacing would have ...been very welcome improvements. In the end, I appreciated Code Geass as a whole and will revisit the entire experience in the future. Not the best, but then again it doesn't need to be.
Story:
After having to go through strangely familiar territory, Code Geass R2 finally reaches a grander scale. What began as a local rebellion ends up having larger repercussions, both directly and indirectly. But that is just the big picture. The protagonist, Lelouch, continues to keep everything together here. What remains at the core of Code Geass and its themes is his development as a character. I believe the main plot was brought to a rather satisfying conclusion in those terms. Unfortunately, that same element was a little too dominant in the long run, at the expense of others.
We are taken through many more twists and turns this time around, which is both good and bad. From the exciting to the absolutely ridiculous, from the dramatic to the cheap, most are at least amusing. Yet there are clear pacing problems, especially towards the second half of R2, and that did affect the overall flow. I never felt really lost, but certain events were dealt with too quickly, one climatic confrontation in particular. In retrospect, several early episodes were ultimately unnecessary and wasted valued screen time that later developments could have used. As things stand, the show can be rather messy.
The writing and direction are competent, at heart, but suffer from trying to do too much, too quickly. Once again, they can be uneven. Excessive fan service can be occasionally distracting. Some mysteries were resolved, but unfortunately plenty of unanswered questions of varying importance were also left behind. The show's mecha action remained entertaining even after losing some of its appeal due to technological progression. It's still not as much of a factor here as it would be in other series though, in my opinion, since it is not the main focus.
Finally, the last story arc seemed out of place at first, only to be rehabilitated by the ending and a brief epilogue. The final episode of Code Geass R2 gives the viewer the ability to make up his or her own mind, which is a double-edged sword. I can say the resolution worked for me, but there are different opinions.
Animation:
Production values are still above the average. The animation was generally alright and, in specific places, even great. Some background frames did lack quality, but not to a bothersome extent unless you know where to look. The original character designs by CLAMP continue to be fairly effective, and the mechanical side of things was also quite competent overall.
Sound:
Code Geass R2 had good music and, for the most part, it was used well within the show itself. Several tracks from the first season make a comeback here, but there is plenty of new material. The insert songs, in particular, were very nice even if a little more elusive. The opening and ending themes are a little less memorable but certainly not bad. With one exception, maybe. Opinions may easily vary here.
Character:
Lelouch is what drives Code Geass and he was successful in this regard once again, to the very end. Suzaku and C.C. played the most important supporting roles and they did so well, especially when they were given enough screen time. I would add that Kallen, while far less important, still got some attention and closure in her own right, even if certain expectations were not met. Overall, these four characters were developed in an acceptable manner, though not without some problems here and there. I suppose Rolo, Shirley and Nunnally also had their moments too, all things considered, but just barely.
Sounds fine, so what brings down the score then? An old issue. A huge cast which was mostly misused and plot threads that were left unresolved. The fact that too many secondary or tertiary characters were introduced, without giving them enough weight to stand on. Many of them didn't require too much attention in the first place -I can see that the story works regardless- but others did seem to demand either more screen time or more convincing motivations. The show's antagonists were noticeably lacking, sadly. The pacing is also to blame for this, unfortunately. In the end, the picture is definitely mixed here and I can't help but feel that a lot more could have been done with a smaller number of characters.
Enjoyment:
Code Geass R2 was an entertaining show, in many different ways, and I do not regret watching it. From the serious to the absurd, from cliffhanger to cliffhanger, the series succeeded in making me anticipate almost every upcoming episode. There are specific events which can't be taken seriously, at all, and the staff must surely be aware of this. But there are also some genuinely effective moments in the mix, depending on what the viewer is willing to put up with.
In short, R2 benefits from simply being fun to watch. But it is very true that there were problematic issues along the way. As a sequel, Code Geass R2 feels appropriate yet also disappointing. Not everyone will be happy with the end result and I have my own complaints, but Code Geass, as a whole, was a worthwhile experience. read more
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Aug 31, 200825 of 25 episodes seen 125 of 223 people found this review helpful "A great sequel to Code Geass, but not quite a masterpiece."
Jaw dropping plot twists. Wonderful animation and soundtracks. Skillfully woven storyline with the first season. Cleverly executed ending.
Code Geass - Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 is the long awaited sequel to the masterpiece Code Geass - Hangyaku no Lelouch. Although it was generally perceived as a piece of trainwreck, especially during the... latter half of the show, there is absolutely no doubt that it has made its mark in the anime industry. Some interviews with the director Taniguchi are available (it has been translated) for fans to read. Click here, and here. To be honest, I was pretty depressed after reading them. For those who can read Japanese, here is a more recent article about how Taniguchi feel about Code Geass R2 from the "business" point of view.
In brief, Code Geass R2 turned out to be FAR from what the director envisioned it to be (ie. it didn't go along the way Taniguchi planned it from the start). For instance, Rolo was a new character added not because Taniguchi wanted to, but rather it was due to pressure from the Sunrise executives to "ease new viewers". Also, Suzaku’s relation to the Geass which was suppose to be a lot deeper, Kallen’s father (who was mentioned in the first season), and Cecile’s relationship with Suzaku (there was evidently some sort of affection between them in season one).There are many many other things that can be added to the list, but you get the drift. Despite all these train wrecks, R2 is still considered extremely successful (just like Gundam SEED Destiny) in the world of business. The main reason is simply that the companies can milk money out of our pockets due to the FABULOUS models, DVD (and re-mastered Blu Ray DVD), and other accessories. However with all that being said, who is to say that we will actually like the "original" Code Geass R2 more?
Story:
Personally, I feel the story started out quite nicely following the events at the end of the first season. However, as the story progresses I get the feeling things are proceeding too rapidly (maybe due to time constrain?). This in turn leads to confusion for many viewers, especially those of us who rely on fansubs. Some viewers even claim that the anime is going overboard with the immense plot twists each episode. However, despite all these negative comments by some people, most fans still enjoy the "epic-ness" of R2 with its jaw-dropping episodes. Another way of saying it is the plot twists help drives the show!
Animation:
I assume most viewers of R2 have seen the first season and must have, to a certain degree, be familiar with the character designs by now (and hopefully have come to accept them as well, else it can be very painful to watch). Other aspects of the animation are also very amazing even when compared to the prequel. Great CG effects tie in with detailed character design, detailed environments, plus smooth fluid animation in HD all makes R2 an outstanding piece of art. *edit* Okay...ignore the animation for 20 episode, that episode deserves like 6/10...
Sound:
Blame ALI PROJECT for not getting a 10/10. Honestly, if they take them out, I would gladly give them perfect rating. The other OP and ED are all great and does not hurt your ears listening to them. Soundtrack-wise, they are all well done as with the first season. Sadly most of the amazing insert songs are near the end of the series though. Overall, if you liked the sound track from first season, you should not be disappointed with this.
Character:
Thanks to season one there weren't too many new characters that need to be introduced in great detail. Hence we get to see more character developments that was a bit lacking from the first season. It is always nice to see more "colour" added to each distinctive unique characters.
Final Impression:
Just because the story was completely re-rewritten for R2 doesn't mean it is horrible. In fact, I love the plot twists very much (though sometimes it does give me some overboard feel...like Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann).
Lastly, if you have been reading the review from the start, let me thank you from the bottom of my heart and now let us "play this game of democracy, shall we?" read more
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Opening Theme#01: "02~O-Two~ (02~ｵｰ･ﾂｰ~)" by Orange Range (eps 1-12)
#02: "WORLD END" by FLOW (eps 13-25)
Ending Theme#01: "Shiawase Neiro (ｼｱﾜｾﾈｲﾛ)" by Orange Range
#02: "My Beautifully Elegant Flower of Evil" by ALI PROJECT
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