I also ask you to put aside you hate for mechs just this once.
Perfect: Make (something) completely free from faults or defects, or as close to such a condition as possible.
Nothing can be perfect, as everything has its faults, we are in fact only human after all. BUT. Something can be a masterpiece.
Masterpiece: A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship.
Code Geass is one such thing. Everyone argues about the "greatest" anime, but everyone also as their option's of it and what it should be. Although their will never be the "greatest anime" their can be a group of anime that all in their own unique way can be called Masterpieces, and its these anime like FMA Brotherhood, Clannnad, Steins; Gate, and in my opinion Code Geass as well (their are more out their but rather few to be said) that all anime strive to be called as well. This place is know as the Realm of Anime Greatness. To be in this realm an anime has to be unique in its own way, but must also have a great story, characters, and enjoyment to it. (Note: Sound and art are not in this as time takes its toll on everything) By meeting all of these means can an anime be welcomed into the Real of Anime Greatness. Now without further ado my opinion based review of Code Geass.
This anime holds a very special place in my heart its one of the first. no the first serious anime that required my to use my head and think about its message.
Appeal: I first came about this anime by comments in a Lets play done by a man named HCbaily. He said in the video "REFRAIN", and in the comments one person asked "is that a ref. to code geass?" I never did find out if t was or not, but I did check it out. After the first couple of minutes is thought to my self "These guys got way to long of limbs. I don't think I may not be able to watch this" But I decide to keep watch, this was one of my best choices I made in a very long time and will have and forever will change me in a unique way.
Story: I will not get into depth of this story as I do not want to spoil it for you. Its to great of a story and can not just be simplified, you need to watch it for yourself to understand why. The story as you have read the description, I hope, is about a young boy names Lelouch, and his friend Suzaku and their goal of changing the world, both have different reasons, and both have a different way of doing so. Lelouch want to destroy, while Suzaku wants to change from within. The story requires thinking about the consequences' of war, and how polluted to world has become. The story show the consequences of ones actions and in each episode we fallow not only Lelouch and his journey in destroying Britannia, but Suzaku as well. We see his reaction to what happening before him and how he goes about to achieve his goal through his own means. Every episode will leave you with thoughts on your mind and a wishing to know more, to see more into the world and what Lelouch will face next. We learn of Lelouch's morals and how different his morals and his actions are from his friend Suzaku's. So very different indeed.
Characters: Many anime that have large amounts of characters seem to pay for it in terms of less character development. Code geass has alone has around 50 side characters, not including R2 of course. This is a spot were Code Geass flourishes in, its characters. Every character has a story behind them, a reason to fight, morals to go by, ever character is done out and is developed to an A. They may be introduced at the drop of a hat, but once there their they only have one way of leaving, I suggest you watch to find out how. NO character from what I know of leaves and you question where they went and why, the plot wont say FUCK IT BECAUSE WE CAN. Every character even to the side characters are three dimensional, they act humane, they make choices based on the situation, a choice that may not always be the right one,, and will react humane based on what events just happen, and what the just chose. You will find yourself sympathizing or hating them based their actions and feeling their emotions based on their reactions. Every character has a heart, and every character you will feel a connection with. They all change, they all react, they all develop with one another, and they all have their flaws. But the flaws are not bad, their flaws lye within themselves. They all have a problem and they all face them head on.
Enjoyment: Code Geass will have you feeling all sorts of emotions, although not everyone will feel them. The more you understand the world and its characters they more you will enjoy. The world of Code Geass has so much depth to it you can re-watch it an unlimited amount of times. The music fits the moments so well and sets the mood so good. If the music wants you to cry you cry, smile you smile, and so one and so forth. The art and animation capture the moment, a characters reactions, their despair, their happiness all of their emotions are shown, and can be seen or read just based on their face. The world is beautiful, and the characters fit it so well.
This is not a story with explosions and OP powerleves, everything has a reason for happening in this anime. Whether it be fighting, or a choice, everything has a reason and everything has a consequence. The plot and characters and their development are what make this anime so unique, and that is why this anime deserves indefinably to belong in the Real of Anime Greatness.
I hope this helps, feel free to send me a message on MAL (however that works) or comment my page. If you wish to discuses things more leave a comment asking me to and ill will do so.
