This is clearly an anime that must be watched for anyone to truly understand the true subtleties of the show.
This is much more than a story of a boy, Lelouch, looking for a place in the world to make as his own, to further safeguard his sister from harm.
It is a story of two warring factions, Brittania & Japan,who will not stand down regardless of the losses.
Yet, it is also a story of two people that will, by any means, do what they feel is personally warranted. Even if the final outcome means a loss of their indelible spirit and the gross malformation of their hearts coupled with hate for ALL that is different.