Code Geass R1 is very easy to rap up, I think. If anyone has seen Dragon Ball Z, it has a similar feel to it - or at least it did for me. The characters aren't anything special, but you become attached to them and they are enjoyable to watch and relate to. The story isn't really all that important or original, especially when it's another tale of fighting against an oppressive, foreign government. The art is fine, except that all of the character's have such skinny bodies and long limbs they look like octopuses sometimes.
Now, in all seriousness, I really did enjoy this anime. It's pure fun, and it's always enjoyable to watch Lelouch, the main character, find a way out whatever situation he is in. Despite my fairly apathetic attitude that I have displayed thus far, I have to say, I was never bored with this first season. It constantly entertained me, even when it was just some dumb high school hijinks episode, and had that addicting feel that made me want to watch the next episode.
I recommend it, especially because it leads into part two. And I ALSO think you should look at my review for that as well.
