Currently I'm a college student that is looking forward to a future career in teaching. When I usually have free time, watching anime is consider one of my activities of choice when I have spare time. After starting to watch anime like Cowboy Bebop, Tenchi Muyo, Outlaw Star, and Rurouni Kenshin; starting to watch anime seriously suddenly became a hobby of mine. I would not mind making friends in this site, but please make sure you get to know me a little first like dropping a message or writing comments in my profile.
**Those that send random friend requests may realize that C.C. doesn't take it too kindly.**
*C.C. certainly is the #1 female character in anime for me. ^_^
Credit made to DarK LiGhT in making the banner. Here are a few other photos of C.C.
A Halloween costume that I would love to wear. XD:
One of my favorite songs from Code Geass and a C.C. AMV of course: "Stories" by Hitomi
Yet another good song from Code Geass (also C.C. AMV) "Masquerade" by Hitomi
C.C. Character Song: "Reincarnation"
Another one of my favorite songs from the Code Geass series. "Continued Story" by Hitomi
Other Reviews include Air (anime), Kanon (2006) (anime), Clannad (anime), Rosario + Vampire (both anime and manga), and School Days (anime) ^_^ Full List of Reviews
An Additional Analysis on C.C. (has Code Geass R1 and R2 spoilers)
"All that's left are memories of a witch. I didn't even know that I wasn't a human. The people who hated me, the people who loved me...they have all disappeared with time. In the endless and forever time, I...alone."
-Quote from C.C. during the first season finale of Code Geass
A very strong quote from C.C. on living her immortal life and forgetting the feelings that where once expressed from other humans.
For myself, this is a no brainer for a "Yes" vote from myself. C.C. is currently my #1 favorite character among others in anime and very likely will remain that way for many years. Although saying C.C. is my #1 favorite character would be nothing, unless I can provide many reasons to support my position.
Ever since C.C. was introduced as a character, she brings so many good areas of quality that clearly breaks her away from the typical neglect-feeling character. I will go ahead and present you many points on C.C. herself.
Whenever you watch a series like Code Geass, C.C. is a character that certainly brings alot of attention that always tries to make us think about her. This scenario really draws us into asking questions on who is she and how she doesn't die from the very first episode. C.C. is what you consider a mysterious, controversal, and complex character which makes her alluring towards the audience. Because many of us have the willingness to find out answers about C.C., this never ceases to lose momentum throughtout the Code Geass series. To me, if C.C. was introduced in any other series besides Code Geass she will bring the same alluring attention towards its audience. Some of the mysteries that come from C.C. would involve finding out what her real name is and how she sometimes speaks to an anonymous individual when alone.
-You can also add the fact that C.C. brings an unique assortment of clothing, that certainly never brings any low moments from the fanservice perspective. In our eyes, you can say it highlights the beauty and classy image coming from C.C.
The background information from C.C. that involves her history is certainly something worthwhile as well.
-My thoughts came up from this result, her history brings a great impact towards her own existence.
-It is something else to realize that C.C. has live for a long time for god knows how many centuries. To live for so long and to deal with the many terrible ordeals, one can always make us wonder what her stories are like. In the first season finale, she shares those memories to Lelouch and many viewers that witness the shocking results. By these results, many can understand how much C.C. has dealt with as an individual. It goes by this question: "Is being an immortal consider a great benefit or a curse we may suffer?" After all I witness from C.C.'s history, I really envy on all the crap she had to suffer with in her immortal life.
There is also another thing that makes me wonder about C.C. We don't often see her as a complete loyalist towards Lelouch and that usually is a interesting thing about her character. If we saw C.C. as someone that seems to be completely 100% loyal to Lelouch, then I don't see this result in making her a unique character. Here are a few reasons that wanders in my mind:
-One thing that is most important involving C.C. is the contract situation. All the times we watch anime, contracts are often double-edged swords where the protaganist gets his benefit but only receives something negative later on in the story.
-Another important event that impacts the presence of C.C. involves the Mao arc from Code Geass' 1st season. This is an arc where C.C. tries to act alone on her own will despite Lelouch ordering her to stay with him. It clearly shows that C.C. tends to take a lot of responsibility on committing her own certain actions.
-We can also not forget that C.C. was willing to get a piece of the giant pizza made from the student council, although the event was used for comedic effort. At that time, C.C. did not trust Lelouch in getting a piece of the giant pizza. This is another example on C.C. going on her own will and not being a complete loyalist towards Lelouch.
-Good comedy moment from Code Geass and was funny. XD
C.C.'s personality is also another area that makes her a great character. Unlike typical-neglect characters often bringing one dimensional personalities, C.C. brings up a few different personalities that round out in making her character interesting. Often at times I always find her usual personality very entertaining, because of her display of sarcasm among conversations. A very good example that results in C.C.'s sarcasm results from the first season finale of Code Geass:
Lelouch: "C.C., do not die."
C.C.: (smirks) "Who do you think you're talking to?"
Lelouch: (smiles) "You're right."
Very funny moment for me personally. XD This is a good moment I enjoy when it comes to knowing her usual personality.
Although C.C. often displays little care towards others, it is somewhat interesting to see her bring feelings of care towards Lelouch. In Episode 23 from the first season, C.C. manages to comfort Lelouch for the first time despite what he has accidently done to Princess Euphemia. For myself, it really displays that C.C. can bring out a few hints of different feelings from her usual personality.
-This picture I have below is something I have greatly felt from C.C's character. I'm sure anyone that has a bad day would need this from a special someone:
One other important thing to remember is how Episode 15 of Code Geass R2 brings up a display of emotion coming from C.C. when she wishes to die:
For all the time she has deal with her eternal life, it brings a strong meaning of realism towards C.C. If one of us was immortal like C.C. and suffer through the many ordeals like herself, doesn't that make us wish to die also?
Yuunagi, you mention earlier that C.C. may be too passive, which is an understanding argument. However if we somehow struggle with living an eternal life, should we as human beings like C.C. always strive to find open options in our lives? For myself, this brings an impact of realism coming from C.C.'s character. As viewers, we must never forget certain situations that may have brought a factor towards C.C.'s decision making. For C.C., there was once a scene in Episode 11 of Season 1 where she shows a vulnerable side to herself:
Lelouch: "I removed the shrapnel and cleaned your wounds"
C.C.: "No need."
Lelouch: "So it would seem."
C.C.: "You didn't have to save me. Why are you always so unnecessarily proud?"
Lelouch: "Well, I learned something interesting......Your name."
C.C.: "Eavesdropping is a bad habit to get into."
Lelouch: "It's a nice name. More human than C.C., certainly."
C.C.: "That's stupid. Nothing about me is human. After all, I... I... I forgot everything. All of it. I can't have a name. No name...(tears from her eyes)
Lelouch: "Well, this is as good a time as any. Yes, you saved me back there and indeed several times before, not to mention giving me the geass. So...I won't say it twice. Thank you."
C.C.: (tears still in her eyes and a smile) "That's the first time anyone's thanked me for anything. Well then, would you mind returning the favor? Call for me again, like you did before."
Lelouch: "Oh, your name?"
C.C.: " Just once, kindly gently, like my lover would."
Lelouch: "Very well. (says name without viewers hearing) How was that?"
C.C.: "Not good. No good at all. It wasn't kind or gentle enough, and you didn't sound anything like my lover. Your pronunciation was off, and you looked cold while saying it, to boot."
Lelouch: "You're such a shrew."
C.C.: "Of course I am. I am C.C. after all."
From this situation, would it be necessary to say that C.C. was willing to take chances in different sides (like Lelouch or Marianne) just to heal the mental wounds of those she has forgotten long ago. For some reason, it plays a factor of her relationship with Marianne, Lelouch, or a few other characters just to strive on decisions that may come up as a benefit for herself. To live a life where you can't die (along with not remembering others from the past) and to somehow have this struggle to bring happiness for yourself, it brings tears to your eyes for someone like C.C. We may say C.C. was passive in her attempts, but could we clearly recognize that it was appropriate and well-executed for her character. To think, it was one out of many quality results that makes C.C. that special of a character. I can never forget the times I shed a few tears whenever C.C. mentions about forgetting the people from her past. For the state of being immortal, it is that appropriate in itself and that is something memorable coming from the character C.C.
C.C.'s original character brings so much presense towards Code Geass. When she went through the sudden character change at the end of Code Geass R2's Episode 15, I have certainly brought feelings towards badly missing her character. It was very good that C.C.'s original character return after a short time, because she brings alot of good and quality moments from that very character.
I have brought up a lot of detail out of how I see C.C. as a great character in anime. There are also a few personal interests that I tend to enjoy from C.C.
-Yukana Nogami brings out a great seiyu performance from C.C.
-My favorite craving is pizza, so I certainly share that interest with C.C. XD
-C.C. also brings a priceless smile, something that brings out a great image from a female character in anime.
-She also brings out an appealing image on being a mysterious character that brings out a good fashion sense in clothing.
-Finally, if I ever want to have a cup of tea or have a slice of pizza and listen to stories from a certain character, then C.C. is the one I would consider.
-C.C., you will remain the top among my favorites in anime and you will certainly bring many memories worth viewing. Thanks to all the C&C club members who have read this and I hope my long analysis of C.C. is a worthwhile read.
Looooools i totally forgot about it. thanks for the reminder and now i've made my votes. btw when you vote, do you also have to leave a message like "not seen it" or (5/10)???? not that i'm too bothered but just wanted to know for future reference.
Oh great... now my Lovely Complex review has been removed from Youtube, due to copyrights infringement. I can understand why my Code Geass R2 one was removed, but LoveCom is unlicensed, so TBS shouldn't be able to get my review removed. Really pissed me off that I'm one of the few people being affected.
Heh, no problem. It's really good. I did a character analysis on one of my favs (not the mini ones on my profile, a different one) and I was quite pleased with the result. But your's has put me to shame~!! D:
*Hangs head in corner* ;____;
But I must say, you're very talented! I hope you do a Mai one soon....*hint hint* ;3
(Cause she's second on your fav list and I love her~!! 8D)
Well, I just so happened to view one of your videos (Masquerade), and I must say that it was very cool. However, once again, now I'm seriously missing CG here. You need to stop making me feel so sad over CG, Anime-D! :P I keep thinking about that response in the link you had given me and how much sense it makes. It makes me feel even more sad. =/
Those were not bad. I was a bit disappointed with Clannad, though, because I didn't find it as humorous as I found most of the first season. You haven't seen it yet according to your list, but I thought Ga-rei -Zero- was pretty good. The ending was somewhat shocking and confusing, but interesting at the same time. :P
Hey up, thanks for the help, i've edited all the parts you pointed out and also edited parts of the paragraphs to make it easier to read and understand. anyway it's 1.33am so i'm gonna go to bed in a bit ^_^ peace out
So do you have a favorite fall anime from first impressions yet? Although I noticed you've still yet to watch a few of them. I think we can all agree that Linebarrels was a bust. I also found Tales of the Abyss to be not so great as well (except the animation was good).
