Code Geass R2 Discussion Thread [Archive]

Westlo

03-31-2008, 11:01 AM

Code Geass R2 ANN Listing (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=9173)
Code Geass R2 Website (http://geass.jp/)
Omni's Code Geass R2 Primer (http://randomc.animeblogger.net/2008/03/10/code-geass-an-r2-primer/) (Contains slight spoilers on characters, contains PV and CMs for the series)

Plot Summary from Wiki, spoiler tagged just in case some people don't want to know what happened after 25 period, will be untagged after 1 is subbed.

One year after the incidents of the first season and the failure of the Black Rebellion (ãƒ–ãƒ©ãƒƒã‚¯ãƒªãƒ™ãƒªã‚ªãƒ³, Burakku Riberion?), headed by Zero's Black Knights, Area 11 has been demoted by the Emperor of Britannia to the rank of a Remedial Area territory. This has resulted in the Empire enforcing harsher rulings and punishments on Area 11 and beginning a thorough crackdown on the Black Knights, arresting several of its members and shutting down its operations. The Empire is also at serious tensions with two of the other major world superpowers, the EEU, that has been fighting a lengthy war against it, and the Chinese Federation, which itself seeks to conquer Area 11 without fighting a war.

Not to long until the second season of Code Geass starts, with luck this time next week the first episode will already be fansubbed. Anyway I know a lot of people are hyped for it so it so post away if you want to get out some theories on what will happen until the first episode airs this Sunday.

Btw the tv edit for the opening song seems to be out on youtube now, here's a link (http://youtube.com/watch?v=72ulg2Mind8&feature=related) with a picture of C.C in her season 2 outfit.. s2 outfit > s1 by far!

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Westlo

04-05-2008, 01:34 PM

This seems to be the final CM out of fifty thousand

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNi4ljlaz6Q

Not much longer to go now!

Buster Blader 126

04-05-2008, 03:58 PM

Definitely. It's been a while since I've been this eager about watching a series (Higurashi Kai).

I'm thinking that it'll be out by probably Monday or Tuesday, realistically.

Westlo

04-05-2008, 04:04 PM

I'll be surprised if it doesn't have a similar timeframe to the Gundam 00 releases, speed sub within 24 hours with a (more) proper HD release a day or two after that.

Buster Blader 126

04-05-2008, 04:49 PM

Well, I meant it in terms of a group that's a non-speed subbing group.

I do think that what you said in your post could very well happen. I have an idea of who's going to do the speed releases for Code Geass S2, and if I'm right, I just hope that the other group(s) will follow suit with minimal delay. =/

Westlo

04-06-2008, 10:31 AM

Youtube seems to be killing the op/ed links.. anyway check out Omni's blog if you want a summary as well as a chance to check out the OP/ED.

bluesilo

04-06-2008, 12:38 PM

Great first episode. The OP and ED are decent and I like Orange Range but nothing will ever have the brilliance of Flow - Colors. Like Westlo mentioned check out Omni's blog for episode summary for those like me watching the RAW and links to download the OP and ED.

I don't really get the whole memory loss thing or how some of them retained their memory and some didn't, but I'm sure it will be explained. I enjoyed the homage to the first season. Can't wait for more Code Geass!

Westlo

04-06-2008, 03:13 PM

Sub is out already, from the group who did season 1.

something

04-06-2008, 03:27 PM

Episode 1:

- Quick CC narrated recap, ending with the official story: The Order is defeated and Zero is dead.
- And oooh boy, they're leaving us hanging on how 25 ended. What do we see? CC leading an operation with a few remaining Order members. And Lelouche at school, looking perfectly alive, being chased by Viletta... who is a teacher there? o_O She catches him but it's Rivalz in disguise. Lulu gets away on a motorbike. Oh, and his Geass isn't permanent anymore.
- OP. Pretty good, promises so many interesting new chars.
- Oh shit time skip? It's been almost a year. And there's Rolo on the motorbike with Lulu. Rolo Lamperouge, calling Lelouche "Nii-san"
- Lelouche seems to have given up his cause, and Britannia is more established than ever. Control has been tightened over Japan, and Lelouche says he and Rolo have even considered going back to Japan.
- Toudou and his four swords are arrested. Laksharta and Diethard are on the run.
- Lelouche arrives at a casino, and he's back to gambling. But while there he runs into... bunnygirl Kallen! She acts like she doesn't recognize him, but passes him a data chip or something. A man comes over and starts harassing Kallen, but Lelouche confronts him - with chess.
- PIZZA HUT!
- Ougi and the annoying guy are both in captivity too. Ougi still wants to believe in Zero...
- And at the casino, it all starts going down. Lulu beats the man at chess, but the guy decides this isn't an acceptable outcome... then all hell breaks loose. Kallen starts beating people up, while CC and the Order members on the airship board invade the casino. It seems some Britannian forces were expecting her. Kallen grabs Lulu and takes him with her. And the most important thing? Lulu seems to have genuinely forgotten everything.
- Unfortunately, Rolo somehow knocks Kallen down and takes Lulu back.

But... oh my god. The rest of the episode is AMAZING. Long story short, Lulu gets separated from Rolo, and CC finds him. But she gets shot by the Britannian squad that used Lulu as bait to draw her out. They're about to kill them both when CC manages to restore Lulu's memories.

And he's back. Oh motherfuckers, ZERO IS FUCKING BACK.

Absolutely AMAZING episode.

Buster Blader 126

04-06-2008, 05:15 PM

Sub is out already, from the group who did season 1.

ARRGH, not them! :relief:

Their files never play 100% fine for me, despite having the right codecs and stuff. I really need a new computer soon.

EDIT: I tried playing the episode. It lags like hell within the first two seconds.

:depressed:

:cry:

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

Well, I can always wait a little while for somebody else to do it, even though it'll be a very, very, VERY painful wait.

Westlo

04-06-2008, 10:44 PM

I don't think you have to worry much about not getting a group doing this who can't play it, 2 more groups have joined the fray. As for the lag issue can't your comp handle the higher resolution files? Or at least the 350 meg versions of it.

Westlo

04-06-2008, 10:46 PM

And he's back. Oh motherfuckers, ZERO IS FUCKING BACK.

That's all that needs to be said :D I'm Looking forward to watching the rest spoiler free from now on (heck fuck spoilers if it gets subbed this quick!) and also it should be entirely new content now that the mimicking should be done with this episode.

Buster Blader 126

04-06-2008, 11:32 PM

As for the lag issue can't your comp handle the higher resolution files? Or at least the 350 meg versions of it.

I have varying degrees of difficulty when playing h.264 files. Some files play perfectly fine, barring the OP/ED animation. Some files lag a little bit every now and then, but are largely not a major issue. But some files lag like hell. Since I've done as much as I can in terms of improving playback, any further lagging at this point would be due to my computer not being able to handle it.

Unfortunately, one group's release of R2 lagged like crazy. It's funny, since I had huge issues with this particular group's releases prior to getting CoreAVC, and after getting it, an episode of Glass Fleet would only have a few minor lag issues, as opposed to it lagging every 15-30 seconds like before. Yet this wasn't the case for CG. It just lagged from the very beginning.

I don't think you have to worry much about not getting a group doing this who can't play it, 2 more groups have joined the fray. As for the lag issue can't your comp handle the higher resolution files? Or at least the 350 meg versions of it.

I was sure that there would be, it was just a matter of when, and who. I wasn't aware of who else was going to do it, either.

But now I know, with both groups releasing their version not too long ago. It looks like my painful wait ended rather prematurely.

And not only am I surprised, but I am overjoyed that one particular group will be doing the series. Safe to say, I'll be picking up their release. I'm also happy that there was only a delay of several hours, and while I don't think that that'll be the case all the time, that's fine, given who the group is.

Well, time to finally watch Episode 1. Too bad it didn't get released on time before I ate my Pizza Hut pizza. XD Guess I'll be eating some oranges instead. :laugh:

HitokiriShadow

04-07-2008, 01:45 AM

The new OP/ED music is mediocre.

I never paid much attention to all the pre-airing hype but the little I saw a few months ago seemed to indicate that Rollo was going to be the new main character for at least a little while. So I was a little suprised that Lelouch, C.C. and the Black Knights all showed up right from the get-go. Not that I'm complaining about it or anything. But inn some ways, I guess I was a little disappointed. It was more dropping mysteries and teases of things to come than anything else. Bizarro Lulu regains his memories and rejoins the black knights and that's about it. The action was okay but the situation didn't allow for anything too badass in that regard. It was pretty cool but it just didn't quite impress me as much as it should have. I guess I was too much in o_0 mode at Bizarro Lulu. But the episode was still pretty damn good.

Also, the show looks absolutely fucking gorgeous in 720(i?p? whatever) resolution.

something

04-07-2008, 06:40 AM

I never paid much attention to all the pre-airing hype but the little I saw a few months ago seemed to indicate that Rollo was going to be the new main character for at least a little while.
Did they? My exposure to pre-airing hype is usually just official magazine spreads, and Lelouche always seemed to be front and center on those.

HitokiriShadow

04-07-2008, 09:02 AM

The only stuff I saw was the very first bit of information coming out three or four months ago. I ignored everything coming out after that. As I recall, at that point they were showcasing Rollo and were making a big deal of "Where's Zero?" or something like that. My memory of it is pretty vague, but it was Rollow and Lelouch was MIA.

Westlo

04-07-2008, 09:13 AM

Yeah they were playing up the possibility of Rollo being the new Zero, in other words they were just messing with fans. Pretty much everything after that was Lelouch/C.C/Suzaku dominated.

bluesilo

04-07-2008, 09:48 AM

Well anyone worrying about finding a sub group that works them shouldn't worry now that theres atleast 4 other releases of it already subbed. That was one fast turnaround and I can only hope it will continue like that given the airtime is on a sunday when most subbers might have some free time.

thedigitalsin

04-07-2008, 04:25 PM

Not nearly enough screen time for Pizzabutt, but man, I'm happy that my favorite guilty pleasure show is back.

And Kallen needs to stay in that bunny suit forever.

Velmeran

04-11-2008, 02:19 PM

I would think there would be just as quick turn-arounds in the future, since 2 of the groups (and possibly others) are using raws with closed captioning, which should help speed up all of their efforts.

Buster Blader 126 --- I'm sure this is a stupid question, but you've downloaded the CCCP pack and MediaPlayer Classic right? Never had a single issue with that subs from the group you hinted at having problems with -- but I guess it could be more PC hardware related than codec issues :(

Westlo

04-13-2008, 02:10 PM

That was much better than the first episode, they really got to the point in regards to the cliffhanger from 25. "I Charles di brittannia hereby inscribe new, false memories". I gotta a chuckle at Lelouch saying that Suzaku was selling him out, I mean he just killed Euphie... Rollo was complete haxor in his Vincent and than they showed him with Geass right at the end. Wonder how long until the Chinese backstab Zero/Lelouch...

something

04-13-2008, 04:13 PM

Episode 2:

- This is a more complete world map than we've seen to date. What's interesting is that despite the "Britannian" empire having put down the American Revolution and maintained empire status, according to this map they've lost control of their own homeland! The red here, indicating the empire, covers only the Americas, New Zealand and japan. I suppose the light blue (Australia), green (middle east) and yellow (Europe, Africa, Caucasus, Northern Russia) are various Britannian Areas, though? We know they took over part of some middle eastern country to make Area 18. The blue-green has to be the Chinese federation. Yellow is the most confusing, however. If there is an EU as the Emperor mentioned previously, then they have to be yellow, and thus own the British Isles. Maybe the EU was already conquered by the time he made his speech, and thus he means that their decay is what led them t be conquered? My question is who controls the Indian subcontinent? Historically speaking you'd think Britannia, which would explain how Lloyd and Raksharta are familiar with each other, but the map doesn't completely show that slice of Asia and what it does show appears to be under Chinese Federation jurisdiction. ....Or maybe they just randomly splashed colors on a map and I'm thinking too much, but I'd like to think they put some thought into this.
- And there's the explanation! Hopefully this quiets the MOOOOOOOANING I heard after they didn't hand everything to us on a silver platter while giving us a blowjob in episode one. Episode one was an amazing way to come back into the show, and I knew explanation of what happened with Suzaku would be coming soon. And soon it is!
- Neither hit the other with their gunshot, but Suzaku removed Lulu's sakuradite bomb and took him into custody, while Kallen fled. Suzaku brings Lulu before the Emperor, and asks to become one of the 12 Knights of the Round. The emperor accepts... and then Geasses Lulu. Yes, he has a two eye Geass that can rewrite memories.
- Back to present day, Lulu asks CC where Nunnaly is. She says nobody knows, and that Sayoko and Diethard have escaped to the Chinese Federation. Lulu gets his hands on a Knightmare and begins directing the battle.
- But as he's doing so from a central room, Kallen shows up. And pulls a gun on him.
- Meanwhile, the Emperor (Charles, we found out) leads Suzaku to the Sword of Akasha, the place we've seen him a few times before. A place not even Schneizel knows about.
- Kallen asks something that must have been tearing her emotions apart ever since she discovered Zero's identity. Did he geass her? Is that why she's so fiercely loyal to Zero? He assures her that her feelings and loyalty for Zero are real. She came to feel that way on her own - her heart is still her own. She agrees to continue to follow Zero, but not Lelouche. How she'll reconcile her split relationship with Zero/Lelouche will be very interesting to see.
- They're interrupted by Britannian reinforcements - hundreds of them. In a very, very nice touch, as Kallen wonders how they'll escape, Lelouche puts his uniform jacket over her since she's still in her bunnygirl outfit.
- But a single unit starts annihilating the Order. All we see at first is that it's a student piloting it. And when you look at the Knightmare and remember the OP, it's definitely Rollo. In fact, I'm willing to be he's one of the Knights of the Round.
- And his suit is capable of... teleportation, more or less. And Urabe goes down trying to stall him, but the few moments he bought are enough. Explosives go off and the entire tower collapses, killing the current Governor-General and providing a road for the Order to take into the Chinese embassy, where Britannia cannot intervene.

And so the United States of Japan is once again declared. Lulu geasses the Chinese Federation envoy into making the treaty. Diethard, with Raksharta and Sayoko in China, dances in glee when he notices Zero is using the Omega Line to broadcast his message - a line only Zero knows about. Nina, that crazy bitch, watches from some lab or something, ready to KILL. Rollo gets out of his Knightmare and confronts the Chinese swordsman, saying he needs to kill Zero. Oh, and he has a Geass.

Once again, hooooooooly shit. Beyond epic.

Buster Blader 126

04-13-2008, 08:53 PM

Ahh, so THAT's how it happened. DAMN. :blush:

And man, was the strategy that Lulu & Co. used to get out of the casino nice. Squashed the Governor while they were at it, too.

And what the hell kind of Knightmare Frame can simply teleport(?) like that? That's just cheap. =P And by Rollo, no less. Now I'm really keen on seeing how much of a role he'll be playing.

Velmeran: Naw, don't worry about it; I ask stupid questions every now and then, too. But to answer your question, yes, I have them.

And Kallen needs to stay in that bunny suit forever.

My good man, you have stolen the words right out of my mouth.

If I had Lelouch's geass, I would be tempted to waste it like that too, barring that I have the same restrictions as he does.

HitokiriShadow

04-13-2008, 10:14 PM

Now this is the Code Geass I know and love. They answered most of the questions relating to season 1's cliffhanger. The main questions remaining are: 1) What happened to Nunally? 2) What happened with Nina's little homemade Nuke?

Anyway, the whole Knights of the Round thing is interesting and gets us a number of new characters. It was no surprise to see Rollo in that machine, especially after watching the OP and paying more attention.

And seeing Nina's pissed face cracked me up. Nina ANGRY.

AdrianWerner

04-14-2008, 03:20 AM

I hate Suzaku with passion now :)

something

04-14-2008, 06:19 AM

I hate Suzaku with passion now :)
The upside of his new attitude is that it increases the chances he'll die.

I hope, anyway. I'd like to see him go down protecting Nunnaly when he finally realizes the Emperor is a complete asshole and he's being completely and utterly used like the tool he is.

Westlo

04-14-2008, 07:19 AM

AdrianWerner

04-14-2008, 08:20 AM

I really don't get the hate for Suzaku in this episode, if Lelouch had done the same thing in a different situation hordes of people would be screaming "BRILLIANT MOVE LULU!!". I mean wasn't most of the hate for Suzaku because he was a stupid idealist/hypocrite? Not to mention he reminded people of Kira Yamato? Now he starts killing people, pulls a douchebag move worthy of Lelouch and the hate increases?
Of course it increases. He becamed even bigger hipocrite. Sure..Lulu might have a villain like persona, but ultimately he is fighting for the good side, while Suzaku not only is working for the villains, but he now becamed a villain persona.
Of course those are merely side details: the real reason for Suzaku hate: because Sunrise skillfully managed to get most of us on Lulu's side (which considering what type of character he is wasn't easy), we sympatize with him and cheer for him, so to see anyone drag him like an animal and then stand as he looses the only things that were worth something for him in thoi world.. it's natural to hate the anyone who put "our hero" through it, the fact that it's somebody who already was annoying in season1 only helps it.
I think it's wonderfuly done, Sunrise has beautifuly played on my emotion.
Suzaku now becamed not only character I hate, but also one I absolutely love to hate :)
Anything else but this would be IMO a huge failure for Sunrise. Trying to find logical reasons for it is pointless, viewer hate him because that's just how they feel, not because they've decided to :) It's about emotions not logic I'm afraid :)

Westlo

04-14-2008, 10:40 AM

I only hated Suzaku initially because for 23 episodes he was doing his best Kira Yamato impersonation which looked really bad compared to how awesome Lelouch is. If was like Suzaku was the stale main character of old and Lelouch being so "fresh" just made him look awful in comparison. Everything Suzaku has done since 24-25 + R2 02 is completely different from the reasons I hated him in the first place. Using Lelouch as a means to become a Knight of the Round was a good move for him.

Guess I don't fall into these "hate this character because you're suppose to" trap bullshit. I mean I'm actually trying to reason why people hate Suzaku here, I love Sheryl from Macross Frontier, I think I was one of three people who didn't hate Naoki in episode 1 from Itazura na Kiss on the Suki thread, seems a lot of people are starting to dislike Yuuno from Kurenai etc.

AdrianWerner

04-14-2008, 11:40 AM

Using Lelouch as a means to become a Knight of the Round was a good move for him.
.Sure it was. But he's everything people already hated about him previously, only this time he lacks the "good heart" he had in S1. I hope he will stay villain and die as villain, because right now..wow... what a remarkable villain he is

Guess I don't fall into these "hate this character because you're suppose to" trap bullshit.etc.
Sympatizing with main character is bullshit? :)
Personaly I actualy like to experience the shows also on emotional level, I guess I don't fall into "overanalyze everything untill it falls into basic pieces" bullshit ;)

Westlo

04-14-2008, 11:46 AM

AdrianWerner

04-14-2008, 12:00 PM

But he wasn't a villian for most of season 1, he was an antagonist because Lelouch was the protagonist. So how was selling out Lelouch a move that was everything people hated about him in the first place? When it was something that pre Euphie dying Suzaku would never had done? If you viewed him as a villian in S1 because he sided with Britannia it just shows how horrible the writing has been in that they had to make Britannia "evil", fuck that bullshit ALL HAIL BRITTANNIA!!!.
You've misunderstood me, I wrote he was just annoying in S1.
And now when he has turned into villain and it just helps his new negative image that he already annoyed peopled in the past.
Personaly I already didn't like him in S1 and now I hate him after what he did to Lulu.
It's just a lot easier to jump from "annoying" (or any other negative emotion) to hate than from liking a character to hating him.

And "had to make Britannia evil"? What show have you been watching so far? Britannia has been evil since the first episode.:DPoor bastards, they were even chased away from the Isles :D No wonder they're so angry :)

Westlo

04-14-2008, 12:21 PM

I mean had to make Britannia evil from the start not with that scene/this series.

AdrianWerner

04-14-2008, 12:32 PM

I mean had to make Britannia evil from the start not with that scene/this series.
Ah...but what's wrong with that? Britain makes an excelent evil empire :) Especialy with all the similiarities between Geass and V for Vendetta anyway :)

HitokiriShadow

04-14-2008, 03:44 PM

I really don't get the hate for Suzaku in this episode, if Lelouch had done the same thing in a different situation hordes of people would be screaming "BRILLIANT MOVE LULU!!". I mean wasn't most of the hate for Suzaku because he was a stupid idealist/hypocrite? Not to mention he reminded people of Kira Yamato? Now he starts killing people, pulls a douchebag move worthy of Lelouch and the hate increases?

I've never hated Suzaku though his idealism and naivete was annoying. To be honest, I like him more now. He's stopped simply spouting nonsense and is will to get a little dirty to do it. He's at least a bit more interesting now. Suzaku's problem in the first season was that he spouted his self-righteous crap but that was about it. And it was that aspect of him that really rubs people. This season at least fixes that and adds a layer or two to his character.

I like that we have two opposing viewpoints and methods of fixing the Britannia problem (reform or destroying it) and neither one of the characters representing those methods are anywhere close to perfect or even particularly good. Lelouch wants destroy Britannia for personal reasons and really doesn't care much about Japan and he's more than willing to sacrifice his own men and innocents to do it. Suzaku chose a less violent method and seems to have purer motives, but he's no saint and he aids Brittania in their injustices while doing little to fix the problem. In fact, there was little he could ever have done if not for his meeting Euphie. And even after that, it was her doing most of the work towards those ideals he preached rather than Suzaku himself.

untoldsorrow

04-14-2008, 07:44 PM

Epic episode 2. This is the reason I love CG, Zero's cockiness. Also gotta move how Kallen's in that position when she pilots her suit with the bunny girl cosplay on.

Helschadenfreude

04-14-2008, 08:10 PM

I don't know. I never understood why people disliked Suzuku that much. I mean I thought he was fine as a character. I actually liked him, and he just became even hotter by doing what he did this episode. I was disappointed he didn't attempt to kill Lulu though. That's just me.

I think his old pilot uniform was better though. It's not that Suzuku is squeaky clean as he is, but he has a different viewpoint than Lulu(who just wants to PoWN Brittiannca). I dunno, but I draw comparisons to Quatre Winner from Gundam Wing. =D

Lelouch's coloring and arrogance just edges out Suzaku for me though. In terms of emo hate, I think Kira was worse. However, I like Shinji from NGE too... so maybe I'm just weird.

something

04-14-2008, 08:56 PM

AdrianWerner

04-14-2008, 09:38 PM

I like that we have two opposing viewpoints and methods of fixing the Britannia problem (reform or destroying it) and neither one of the characters representing those methods are anywhere close to perfect or even particularly good.

Indeed, but at least Lulu tries to do something, A year has passed and Suzaku is just as he always was: all talk, no action.
It looks like all the "changing from inside" is just BS talk to ignore guilt of working for people who mass murder his own folk, now more than ever.

Westlo

04-15-2008, 03:38 AM

Indeed, but at least Lulu tries to do something, A year has passed and Suzaku is just as he always was: all talk, no action.
It looks like all the "changing from inside" is just BS talk to ignore guilt of working for people who mass murder his own folk, now more than ever.

There is unconfirmed Knights of the Round rumors which if/when confirmed should show what Suzaku is trying to do to help Japan.

Fencedude

04-15-2008, 03:59 AM

There is unconfirmed Knights of the Round rumors which if/when confirmed should show what Suzaku is trying to do to help Japan.

I don't think this is really a spoiler, but what the hell:

The Knight of One is granted governorship of an Area, whichever one he or she wants. Suzaku is aiming to become the Knight of One and the governor of Area 11

Westlo

04-15-2008, 04:19 AM

That's the one.

And he's #7 already out of... 12 isn't he? I wouldn't call that doing nothing for a year but than again I don't hate Sazuka for the sake of it.

Fencedude

04-15-2008, 04:36 AM

Ok, that was interesting.

The last 6 minutes of R2 episode 3 just appeared on Youtube, I watched it and it was indeed new content not from any previous episode. The user who uploaded it was clearly Japanese.

It was taken down via a Sunrise copyright claim within 5~10 minutes of it going up.

I've heard of videogames being leaked, but never an episode of an anime.

leongsh

04-15-2008, 05:03 AM

The last 6 minutes of R2 episode 3 just appeared on Youtube, I watched it and it was indeed new content not from any previous episode. The user who uploaded it was clearly Japanese.
Most interesting :) An inside job.

It was taken down via a Sunrise copyright claim within 5~10 minutes of it going up.
That is very fast. Or was it managed publicity?

AdrianWerner

04-15-2008, 06:18 AM

DiGiKerot

04-15-2008, 12:46 PM

The last 6 minutes of R2 episode 3 just appeared on Youtube, I watched it and it was indeed new content not from any previous episode. The user who uploaded it was clearly Japanese.

Yeah, I saw this earlier, and of course once anything gets on the internet these days it's neigh impossible to pull it entirely.

From what I gather, the stories floating around on 2ch suggest that someone has already been arrested over this, and that they're considering pulling the episode for rewrites. Still, it is 2ch, so it needs to be taken with a whole shaker full of salt, and hopefully won't come to pass (particularly given those six minutes were pretty neat).

Buster Blader 126

04-15-2008, 12:53 PM

I actually don't hate Suzaku either. Though as much as I like his "way" better than Lelouch's method (destroying Brittania), I also found him quite annoying with his preaching of how Zero's way was wrong, and his naivety. It's likely that he would've been going nowhere fast if it wasn't for him meeting Euphemia.

All in all, despite the fact that I found him to be annoying at times during Season 1, I don't mind the guy. I'm not hoping that he'll die by the end of it all, but I wouldn't mind if he does. So I guess I'm kind of "neutral" in all of this. =/

& as for the leakage, that was an interesting piece of info. I don't see how some random "somebody" would be able to leak any footage out, so the person would have to at least have some sort of connection to the project.

DiGiKerot

04-15-2008, 12:59 PM

& as for the leakage, that was an interesting piece of info. I don't see how some random "somebody" would be able to leak any footage out, so the person would have to at least have some sort of connection to the project.

Almost certainly. Sunrise have apparently been cracking down heavily on their plot leaks recently - traditionally it's not been unusual for series spoilers to appear weeks in advance, and I remember seeing storyboards for shows like My-HiME and iMAS Xenoglossia up for auction on Yahoo weeks before the episodes in question aired. Not good, but it's all no doubt part of the animation staff trying to pad out their empty wallets a bit on the side.

Recently Sunrise staff have been closing their blogs and the like, though, apparently a result of a clamp down on those who have been leaking stuff. I wouldn't be too surprised if this wasn't a result of one staff member being a little too disgruntled about all this, but it is an unbelievably stupid move to make.

something

04-15-2008, 03:41 PM

Recently Sunrise staff have been closing their blogs and the like, though, apparently a result of a clamp down on those who have been leaking stuff. I wouldn't be too surprised if this wasn't a result of one staff member being a little too disgruntled about all this, but it is an unbelievably stupid move to make.
Ugh, it's bad enough getting spoiled if the subs fall behind by a few weeks, but getting spoiled before the episode fucking airs?

Institute the death penalty for this! =D

HitokiriShadow

04-15-2008, 04:01 PM

Yeah, I'm avoiding that like the plague. I could understand watching it if it was the whole episode but I just can't comprehend this need to know spoilers ahead of time or watch the end of an episode without watching what lead up to it. If it is indeed rewritten, maybe I'll see if I can find it and watch it for kicks. Maybe. But yeah, that's an incredibly stupid thing thing to do.

Ryuuroden

04-15-2008, 06:20 PM

something

04-20-2008, 04:15 PM

Episode 3:

- A Rollo is about to Geass sword dude, he gets a call, and it's Lelouche. To his surprise too, because he seemed to know (or thought he knew) that Lelouche was Zero, but Lelouche is elsewhere, and Viletta is vouching for him and... well, Rollo withdraws to mull this over. How long can Lulu keep the ruse up?
- Hah! It wasn't Lulu in the Chinese embassy at all. It was CC, and the speech was prerecorded. Poor Kallen is so confused. Also, rawwwwr, catfight! Or at least slowly moving in that direction.
- Millay and the student council plan a party to celebrate Lulu and Rollo surviving the terrorist incident, as Lulu tries to figure out how Nunnaly was swapped for Rollo and what the purpose was.
- Rollo enters a meeting in progress for the Lulu surveillance team, which of course involves Viletta. They have 180 cameras and 48 spies following Lulu around, and still can't get proof that he has returned to being Zero. He knows he has to act, but it won't be easy.
- Well this confirms that the yellow on the map is a still existing EU and they control the British Isles... Lancelot pounces into the middle of a battle pitting Britannia against Dutch, Italian and German forces, among others. And of course he decimates them entirely by himself.
- Rollo tries to trap Lulu in a conversation but isn't nearly quick enough to outsmart him. We also get a bit of tension between the two over a locket Lulu gave him on his birthday... in reality, Nunnaly's birthday. Rollo really seems to have taken a liking to Lelouche despite everything, which will be quite interesting later.
- Know how I was worried about teleporting Knightmares being a bit too out there? They have an awesome explanation. Rollo's geass lets him momentarily paralyze (physically and mentally) everyone around him at a fixed radius. He just used it to slit the throat of a comrade who may or may not have come too close and heard about Lulu's geass. Hah, he's one ruthless motherfucker.
- Kallen bath scene mk. II!
- Guilford comes up with a way to draw Zero out of the embassy - by threatening to execute 256 his subordinates unless he shows himself.
- And an explanation for how he's hiding his geass. He got a special contact lens from CC, but it will only work so long as his geass doesn't get much more powerful.
- Shirley asks Lelouche to help him buy a present for Viletta, and he tags along for an opportunity to get in touch with CC. Half the world is tailing him, but he manages to set off a terrorist alarm and escape in the panic. At the surveillance headquarters, he gets the drop on Rollo and is about to geass him when...

Rollo disappears. And the next moment, he's got a gun to Lelouche's head. Toki wo tomare! Soshite...toki ga ugoki da

Then something explodes in the embassy, and the Chinese federation turns on the Order... (not that anything is ever as it seems at first, of course).

NEED NEXT EP!

Westlo

04-20-2008, 04:29 PM

I've been waiting for more Kallen and C.C interaction and this episode delivers, want more, a lot more.
Thankfully Suzaku is still killing people, need more Schneizel
Rolo with the hax geass
So he wears a special contact lens to cover his Geass
"Date" with Shirley, Masquerade insert song from season 1 plays.
Rolo's too hax for Lelouch, Chinese dude makes his move already.

HitokiriShadow

04-20-2008, 05:15 PM

Fun times. I'm glad they aren't going to have Lulu trying to keep his return a secret from Rollo for half the season.

And good grief, that is one broken Geass ability. Obviously, it must have a weakpoint (perhaps Rollo can only keep time stopped for himself for 5 seconds or so, thus limiting his range) but its still pretty broken.

something

04-20-2008, 05:20 PM

And good grief, that is one broken Geass ability. Obviously, it must have a weakpoint (perhaps Rollo can only keep time stopped for himself for 5 seconds or so, thus limiting his range) but its still pretty broken.
When he used it underground, it only extended... hell, maybe 100 feet in radius. It has extremely limited range. However, assuming he can get close, he's essentially invincible. There HAS to be a major weakness. But it can't be a long delay - he used it repeatedly in the Babel Tower. And it can't be once per use - Viletta has apparently been hit with it many times, and he used it on the same people more than once in the tower.

Even if the time really is a short as we saw in the scene with Viletta, it's still more than long enough to kill just about anyone.

Well, maybe it won't work on CC (or VV or whoever else) but still, something has to be done. For the short term, of course, he won't kill Lulu because he's already fallen for Lulu's sexiness, like so many others.

Buster Blader 126

04-20-2008, 05:24 PM

Only just started to download the episode now.

Here's hoping that it's good. I've been looking forward to it all week.

HitokiriShadow

04-20-2008, 05:54 PM

When he used it underground, it only extended... hell, maybe 100 feet in radius. It has extremely limited range. However, assuming he can get close, he's essentially invincible. There HAS to be a major weakness. But it can't be a long delay - he used it repeatedly in the Babel Tower. And it can't be once per use - Viletta has apparently been hit with it many times, and he used it on the same people more than once in the tower.

Even if the time really is a short as we saw in the scene with Viletta, it's still more than long enough to kill just about anyone.

If there the range really is only 100 feet, then it will be less broken in Knightmare combat. At the very least his opponents could survive by keeping a distance. But if there is little or no recharge time, he could basically warp to get in close to his opponent. Even though he used it repeatedly in Babel Tower, there's got to be some limitation on its use.... I hope. At some point (hopefully), it will backfire or fail, perhaps he simply hasn't reached that point yet. But if he has not recharge time or use limitation, even the range isn't much of a drawback.

At this point, it seems like killing him before the fight begins is the only way to possibly win against him. There must be some limitation we simply aren't aware of yet, though I'd imagine it will become clear soon, hopefully next episode.

something

04-20-2008, 06:08 PM

HitokiriShadow

04-20-2008, 06:25 PM

But if there is little or no recharge time, he could basically warp to get in close to his opponent.
Well, the mechanics of it are still murky. What if you're standing 5 feet outside the radius of effect? I imagine you'd see him moving normally, but everyone near him just stops moving. He can't actually warp/teleport/stop time. He doesn't even have unusual speed. What he can do, it seems, is paralyze others, so from their perspective he's warped.

But if you're not within x meters when he uses his geass, it's like absolutely nothing happened at all - if it doesn't actually hit you, it never happened. You're fucked in melee, but he has no advantage whatsoever at long range.

Ah, right, duh, I knew that. I'm not sure what I was thinking, but you're right. His ability seems to freeze everyone within the area of effect. And it seems to only freeze people's brains or nervous systems, hence why the guy was already on the ground in a pool of blood when the Geass wore off. If someone was running, I'd imagine they would fall flat on their face. And obviously, this wouldn't stop anything inanimate, so explosions and bullets could still take their toll even during his Geass. And since Knightmare combat tends to involve combatants much farther away than a few hundred feet, it would be less useful there.

However, that Geass is perfect for fighting the Gurren Mk.II, the Black Knight's best unit at the moment. Kallen is overdue for an upgrade though.

something

04-20-2008, 06:58 PM

However, that Geass is perfect for fighting the Gurren Mk.II, the Black Knight's best unit at the moment. Kallen is overdue for an upgrade though.
Kallen needs a geass!

But since my guess is that if Lulu "ends up with" (using the phrase loosely, this isn't a harem romance comedy) anyone it'll be CC. And because of this, I really, really fear for Kallen's life. Lulu took Euphie (unwillingly, but nonetheless...) from Suzaku, and I'm afraid Kallen will be the "payback" somewhere down the line.

I really, really hope not, because the only characters I would be more depressed to see die are CC and Nunnaly, but I just can't shake the feeling.

Edit: but I was thinking, re: Rollo. It COULD be that he can control the range, and what we saw is not the maximum. But his geass needs weaknesses, not more power, so I'm hoping what we saw was indeed the max.

Buster Blader 126

04-20-2008, 07:13 PM

Two quick points first:

- Heh, so THAT's how he "teleports." :blush:
- So that's how Lelouch's geass doesn't show.

Wow, what an episode. Lelouch is in quite the precarious situation now. His jailed comrades are going to get axed if he doesn't do anything, and Rollo has him at gunpoint as well.

And they pulled another gunshot cliffhanger on us too. Oh joy. :laugh:

Other points:

- Nice to see that they're not dilly-dallying on the whole Rollo/Lelouch thing. The confrontation was much earlier than I expected, though.
- Oddly enough, the locket seems to be some sort of "weakness" that Rollo has. I wonder if Lelouch will exploit this somehow next episode.
- Xing Ke's acting up, as well. Seems like a part of a plan, given how sudden it was. How will that play out?...
- Shirley is love. I liked the "date" scenes, and while I know that Shirley doesn't really have much of a chance (if any) on Lelouch, I'm still rooting for her. I'm rooting for the other two lovely ladies as well, but it seems likely that it's going to be C.C., if Lulu even bothers to find a lady-friend, that is.

I have a question, though: how the heck did Lelouch sneak out without opening the curtain??

I've been waiting for more Kallen and C.C interaction and this episode delivers, want more, a lot more.

Definitely. I hope for an epic bitchfight of them fighting over Lelouch in the future, as unlikely as that sounds.

Fun times. I'm glad they aren't going to have Lulu trying to keep his return a secret from Rollo for half the season.

And good grief, that is one broken Geass ability. Obviously, it must have a weakpoint (perhaps Rollo can only keep time stopped for himself for 5 seconds or so, thus limiting his range) but its still pretty broken.

Yeah, they're really cutting to the chase, and that's a good thing.

And I agree, that Geass is freaking cheap. IMO it's almost bordering on ridiculousness, even.

But if you're not within x meters when he uses his geass, it's like absolutely nothing happened at all - if it doesn't actually hit you, it never happened. You're fucked in melee, but he has no advantage whatsoever at long range.

With that, I wouldn't be surprised if they somehow off Rollo via sniping. But with all that surveillance, that would be no easy feat.

bearcounty

04-20-2008, 07:18 PM

It was a pretty enjoyable episode and I'm glad it's not holding
back with Rollo's identity, and nothing gets me more excited
than Lelouch & his brilliant schemes even though he gets one-up'd.

something

04-20-2008, 08:00 PM

- Nice to see that they're not dilly-dallying on the whole Rollo/Lelouch thing. The confrontation was much earlier than I expected, though.
It is indeed interesting that they're confirming Zero's identity with Rollo so early.

Things definitely can't go back to school (again) now. They knew Lulu was once Zero, they strongly suspect he is now, and Rollo knows for sure. There will be no more pseudo peaceful school life.

I have a question, though: how the heck did Lelouch sneak out without opening the curtain??
He told Shirley ahead of time that this was the plan (to trick Millar et al), so he didn't need to "trick" her. She was supposed to stand by the curtain and pretend he was still there.

Helschadenfreude

04-20-2008, 10:36 PM

I don't know after watching Heroes, Rolo ability isn't all that rigged. =D I love it when Lulu turns all evil on us.

And since no one wants to mention Suzuku, I will. Still not much screentime for him, but it's nice to see him in action on the front lines against... Europe.

Buster Blader 126

04-20-2008, 11:45 PM

He told Shirley ahead of time that this was the plan (to trick Millar et al), so he didn't need to "trick" her. She was supposed to stand by the curtain and pretend he was still there.

Oh, I know that Shirley was aware of it. What I mean is that since the curtain seems to be quite low, if Lelouch was to go under the curtain (and he would have had to, seeing as that was the only way out), Rollo and the other Britannian coverts should've at least seen the curtain moving a bit (despite the ledge blocking Lulu), raising their suspicion a little bit.

Though after some thought, moving the curtain a little bit could just be normal, and the ledge probably did block a crawling Lelouch from view. So I'll just leave it at that.

On a unrelated note, where the hell is Cornelia? We haven't even seen her at all since the beginning of the season, and I'm starting to miss her. Hurry up and show us some Cornelia, Sunrise!

Westlo

04-21-2008, 01:39 AM

I've been waiting for more Kallen and C.C interaction and this episode delivers, want more, a lot more.

Definitely. I hope for an epic bitchfight of them fighting over Lelouch in the future, as unlikely as that sounds.

I'll put it this way Macross isn't the only mecha show I'm expecting a triangle from this season. The foundations for "war" were set in this episode, I loved the way C.C just goes "Us? Don't you mean me" with the smirk on her face.

And yes need more Cornelia asap.

something

04-21-2008, 07:19 AM

Though after some thought, moving the curtain a little bit could just be normal, and the ledge probably did block a crawling Lelouch from view. So I'll just leave it at that.
I think some of them did notice, which is why the one dude was tailing him.

On a unrelated note, where the hell is Cornelia? We haven't even seen her at all since the beginning of the season, and I'm starting to miss her.
I wonder if she's been sent back to Britannia temporarily? Maybe to watch Nunnaly... or maybe shes with Schneizel.

Nagato-san

04-21-2008, 08:18 AM

something

04-21-2008, 08:47 AM

I thought Cornelia died at the end of the first series? Or did I just imagine that?
My friend had thought the same, but if you rewatch the scene there's no indication she died. No hand going limp, no dramatic "dead!" music, no last wishes, no Euphie-flashing-before-her-eyes (that I remember), etc. She's just injured far as I was ever concerned. If she *did* die, they could have done a lot better.

Now, I swore I'd seen her in R2 magazine spreads, but checking moe.imouto I'm actually not seeing her... I still really doubt she's dead though. And not appearing in those just means they don't want us to know what her current situation is just yet. Especially if I'm right and she IS with Nunnaly. I can totally see her using Nunnaly to fill the void Euphie's death left her, which will make her a fearsome enemy when Lulu goes to get Nunna-chan back.

But she wouldn't die to something like what happened in the last 2 eps. She's too awesome.

William K

04-21-2008, 08:56 AM

On a unrelated note, where the hell is Cornelia? We haven't even seen her at all since the beginning of the season, and I'm starting to miss her.
I wonder if she's been sent back to Britannia temporarily? Maybe to watch Nunnaly... or maybe shes with Schneizel.

I thought Cornelia died at the end of the first series? Or did I just imagine that?

If she really was dead, her knights wouldn't have taken command on her behalf at the end of Ep 2...And since they are in Japan, she should be too. I think she's still recuperating from her injuries

something

04-21-2008, 09:13 AM

I think she's still recuperating from her injuries
It's been a year[?], so she should be fine by now if Mao was good to go the next day after being shot a hundred times.

Nagato-san

04-21-2008, 10:37 AM

My friend had thought the same, but if you rewatch the scene there's no indication she died. No hand going limp, no dramatic "dead!" music, no last wishes, no Euphie-flashing-before-her-eyes (that I remember), etc. She's just injured far as I was ever concerned. If she *did* die, they could have done a lot better.

Now, I swore I'd seen her in R2 magazine spreads, but checking moe.imouto I'm actually not seeing her... I still really doubt she's dead though. And not appearing in those just means they don't want us to know what her current situation is just yet. Especially if I'm right and she IS with Nunnaly. I can totally see her using Nunnaly to fill the void Euphie's death left her, which will make her a fearsome enemy when Lulu goes to get Nunna-chan back.

But she wouldn't die to something like what happened in the last 2 eps. She's too awesome.

It makes sense I guess, because that was sort of a complaint that I had about the last two episodes was that Cornelia's "death" seemed like it was just tossed to the wayside. Though, with the way the last two episodes turned out, I wasn't sure because it felt like they rushed everything.

But yeah, Cornelia is just too good of an character to die like that.

If she really was dead, her knights wouldn't have taken command on her behalf at the end of Ep 2...And since they are in Japan, she should be too. I think she's still recuperating from her injuries

I had been assuming that her knights had just been reassigned, or were being allowed to stay and avenge Cornelia. Guess that really doesn't make sense in retrospect.

So yes, I guess all the signs point to Cornelia being alive somewhere.

Westlo

04-21-2008, 10:44 AM

Helschadenfreude

04-21-2008, 05:12 PM

I'm very interested in seeing how they use Cornelia when they reintroduce her.. wonder if she will make a power play with Schneizel later on to dethrone the Emperor. Schneizel will have to be a major player in this series sometime...

I don't know, even after him reappearing despite his "smile" I just get this slimeball feeling from him.

And I was wondering why guiford was still there, because I was like.. didn't every one of Cornelia's knights orchestrated to die? But guess my memory is faulty.

Oh well, as long as I have Lulu and Suzuku I'm happy.

HitokiriShadow

04-21-2008, 05:24 PM

I don't know, even after him reappearing despite his "smile" I just get this slimeball feeling from him.

I wasn't paying that much attention to his smile but I didn't get any such feeling. I always found him an interesting character and was disappointed he didn't play a bigger role in the first season, so I'm hoping he'll be a major player here. My impression of him from the first season was that he has his ambitions and goals but he didn't seem like a bad guy from what we saw of him. He seemed satisfied with Euphie's plan and seemed none too pleased about the sudden massacre of hundreds of innocent Japanese/11s. Of course, it may not have been genuine concern for them but more for Euphie or the empire and his own plans, but it sure made him look better, particularly when you see the Emperor laughing it up.

Helschadenfreude

04-21-2008, 10:16 PM

Buster Blader 126

04-21-2008, 10:30 PM

:sweat1: I have no idea why I feel that way, and I remember when I said that when he first showed up, no one else agreed with me. I guess it's just me then.

While I didn't feel that way when he was reintroduced in R2, I always got that feeling during Season 1 that he might be a much more ruthless and evil character than he's letting on. We just haven't seen it yet. I still have a lingering suspicion for Schneizel even now.

As for Guilford, he didn't die (obviously), but if I remember correctly, it was pretty much him being willing to die, yet he didn't, thanks to the tide of battle turning towards Britannia (as a result of Lelouch abandoning the Black Knights to look for Nunnaly).

untoldsorrow

04-21-2008, 11:08 PM

Episode 3 was awesome. It had a little bit of everything. Lelouch is such a great character. I see a foreshadowing of his Geass growing stronger to the point where he can use it more than once on the same person or something wicked. Its weird that the King has 2 Geass' but they haven't overpowered him like Lelouch or Mao. He must have had them much longer than those two.

Westlo

04-21-2008, 11:25 PM

I'm expecting big things from Schneizel one way or another. If him and Cornelia get relegated to "Brittannian of the week" I'll be very disappointed.

HitokiriShadow

04-22-2008, 12:14 AM

:sweat1: I have no idea why I feel that way, and I remember when I said that when he first showed up, no one else agreed with me. I guess it's just me then.

He may well turn out to be a bastard and I really wouldn't be that surprised unless he suddenly, say, killed Cornelia himself or something like that, but so far he seems a bit more humane than that.

Solid Slap

04-22-2008, 12:36 AM

I'm expecting big things from Schneizel one way or another. If him and Cornelia get relegated to "Brittannian of the week" I'll be very disappointed.

I doubt it, and it's not just because I expect big things from them too, but because Geass does a great job of handling its huge cast...no guarantees on Orange-kun however :sdsmiley:

I've always had the feeling that Schneizel was at least somewhat evil, but they are doing a pretty good job of convincing me otherwise. Even in those moments to himself or turned away from everyone I'm expecting an evil smile or something. Not that it should matter since he is among people who would sympathize with him, so I suppose his reactions and what he says is genuine.

something

04-27-2008, 03:24 PM

Episode 4:

- Lulu figures out Rollo's geass in no time. But he manages to sweet talk Rollo out of shooting him by saying he'll deliver CC to him. Also, Rollo lets Lelouche stare him straight in the eye o_O For some reason, Lulu doesn't geass.
- Interesting. Lelouche didn't geass him because he knows he needs to maintain his school life until he has more clues on Nunnaly. So it looks like the school bit isn't ending yet.
- ...There's some kind of commemorative plate of Cornelia behind Guilford. And I might have been right. She's not dead, but she IS off somewhere, "lost". I still bet she's with Nunnaly.
- Hmm. Sword dude with the Chinese Federation isn't turning over the Order, but he does want to get something out of the deal. Not sure exactly what his motives are yet.
- Lelouche sets a plan in motion, but only he knows what. CC and Kallen can't help him from inside the embassy. He's all alone.
- SURFING LULU! Muahahah, another awesome bit of Lelouche trickery. He geasses a soldier to use the settlement infrastructure computer to elevate and drop the entire slab of land the Britannian troops are on. This drops them into the compound (onto USJapan soil) and the counterattack begins.
- And as Ougi is saved, Viletta makes a suppressed but still visible expression of relief...
- Damn. Lelouche wages psychological warfare against Rollo, and completely decimates him. he has Rollo completely on his side... for now anyway. Rollo even saves Lelouche from Guilford. And Lelouche can stay as a student while he continues to search for Nunnaly.
- And all without anyone figuring out that Lelouche or Rollo were there.

Oh shit. Suzaku is coming back to Ashford Academy... that is going to complicate things. KILL HIM, LELOUCHE! KILL HIM, KALLEN!

Westlo

04-27-2008, 03:28 PM

I found episode 4 to be the weakest so far this series, probably because Rollo does absolutely nothing for me. Li was cool though, so not even Britainnia knows what happened to Corenelia... her reintroduction should be interesting to say the least.. Lelouch better use Rolo and discard him quickly...

something

04-27-2008, 03:29 PM

I found episode 4 to be the weakest so far this series, probably because Rollo does absolutely nothing for me.
That's exactly why it was awesome. Rollo gets turned into a whimpering tool. It won't last, unfortunately, but it was still great to see.

Buster Blader 126

04-27-2008, 05:03 PM

Hahaha, surfing Lelouch was amusing to watch.

Also:

- To think that Lelouch was able to manipulate Rollo like that. Well, that obstacle has been (temporarily?) removed.
- Also, I loved how that phone conversation played out. XD
- HAH, so Villetta still cares for Kaname after all. I'd love to see them back together later on.

On another note, our first visual of Cornelia in R2 is on a stupid plate. =/ Bring us Cornelia in the flesh!! =P

bearcounty

04-27-2008, 10:37 PM

Episode 4 has got to be the best R2 episode yet. Lelouch is up
to his usual tricks and even gains an "ally." Also, it looks as if we
finally get to see Suzaku for more than a brief second next episode.

HitokiriShadow

04-27-2008, 11:48 PM

Ahaha, Lelouche, you magnificent bastard. He sweat talked and mind fucked Rollo into being his little tool, at least for the moment. Li is pretty badass as well, I'm curious to see what role he will ultimately play.

I found episode 4 to be the weakest so far this series, probably because Rollo does absolutely nothing for me. Li was cool though, so not even Britainnia knows what happened to Corenelia... her reintroduction should be interesting to say the least.. Lelouch better use Rolo and discard him quickly...

Rollo is okay, but I hope he doesn't get too much focus beyond the initial episodes. But this episode was awesome more for watching Lulu, once again, pull off an elaborate stunt and screwing up Guilford's ploy. I'm hoping Rollo dies before too long simply because his Geass is so broken.

Also, C.C. fails at putting together weaponry, but it was amusing.

Helschadenfreude

04-29-2008, 01:07 AM

C.C outfit was a lot better than the first season's...

I feel bad for Rolo. Lelouch you're such a bastard. You're probably would be one of those emperor's that would pardon their sister for murdering oodles of people.

something

04-29-2008, 06:05 AM

Lelouch you're such a bastard. You're probably would be one of those emperor's that would pardon their sister for murdering oodles of people.
Nunnaly should get away with ANYTHING, because she's so goddamn cute.

Lulu: "Nunnaly, you firebombed an orphanage and threw the survivors in a shark infested pool!?"
Nunnaly: "Nyaaaan~!"
Lulu: "...aww, you're so cute. Well, don't worry about it."

I wouldn't be able to blame him.

Buster Blader 126

04-29-2008, 10:06 PM

Also, it looks as if wefinally get to see Suzaku for more than a brief second next episode.

I honestly didn't expect Suzaku to return to Ashford Academy. I'm really interested to see how it'll play out, especially the inevitable confrontation between him and Lelouch.

Also, C.C. fails at putting together weaponry, but it was amusing.

I couldn't help but smile when I saw that. She looked adorable.

C.C outfit was a lot better than the first season's...

Well, to me, that's sort of debatable. I rather liked that straight-jacket-looking outfit. Made her look more mysterious and added to her charm, IMO.

DiGiKerot

05-04-2008, 08:50 AM

Hmmm, so, once again they are mimicking a first season episode somewhat, with the school festival and the pizza and all that. The episodes ending, however, is totally a :eek: moment. I have to wonder how Lulu is going to handle that conversation...

Also, this show needs more Anya, preferably in a prompt fashion.

leongsh

05-04-2008, 01:54 PM

The episodes ending, however, is totally a :eek: moment. I have to wonder how Lulu is going to handle that conversation...
It's the show's modus operandi to always end the episodes with a cliffhanger. For this episode, it's not as important as the fanservice given of Kallen's luscious firm behind in the late 16 minutes mark :sdsmiley: :nosebleed: They were evil enough to keep it slightly off-focus as it was in the near-field. No problemo nowadays with Photoshop and it's equivalents out there :cool:

something

05-04-2008, 02:59 PM

Episode 5:

- Ohhhh man. The tension with Kallen is becoming absolutely delicious. And Lulu manages to sidestep the concerns about his betrayal at Tokyo with Toudou and Ougi's help, but he hasn't convinced everyone. Did he just make the right choice? Or will this destroy the Order in the end? Either way... ZERO! ZERO! ZERO! ZERO! ZERO! ZERO!
- ...this will get awkward fast. And so, Suzaku is back in school.
- Fucking awesome. Lulu even has Rollo offering to kill Suzaku. And interestingly, Rollo is probably the only person who could do so right now.
- Yes! Anya! Finally. She's automatically my favorite Britannian and I want her to join Lelouche. NOW!
- Suzaku-nyan >_> DO NOT APPROVE.
- "My geass has a weakness..." Could this possibly be going any more perfectly for Lulu? Too perfectly, really. Thus something is really going to fuck up his plans badly, and soon.
- Oh god, CC. Ahahah. Three knights of the round and Rollo are there, and she doesn't care if she can get some pizza. It's like she WANTS them to all get killed :sd:
- O_O Holy crap, swim club FTW. Why isn't Shirley posing? "Shirley, I'll kill you a hundred times over for this." XD
- HAHAH! He just tossed CC into a truck of tomatos XD
- ...Damnit Shirley, I do like you but don't go ruining everything. Also, KALLEN IS SO HOT.
- Oh god, CC, what the hell are you doing? Making noise at the worst time. Why is everyone so retarded? XD
- Wow. Just, just wow. What can be said? Fanservice, human pizza, utter chaos, Lulu hearing about Viletta and Ougi, and then...
- Confronting Viletta with Rollo. Woooooow. Happy Birthday, Viletta...

...Oh man that sucks. Hoooooly shit. Suzaku aims to become the Knight of One, and choose Area 11 as his, with Nunnaly as Governor General. Just...

Holy crap. Can he really play this conversation off the way he needs to?

And damn, every episode I want Suzaku to die more.

How long can Geass keep this tension up? It's just a superhuman effort by Sunrise here.

Westlo

05-04-2008, 03:09 PM

Suzaku has utterly raped Lelouch since Stage 25 and even though Lelouch is one of my fav characters and I can't stand Suzaku I love it.

something

05-04-2008, 03:14 PM

Suzaku has utterly raped Lelouch since Stage 25 and even though Lelouch is one of my fav characters and I can't stand Suzaku I love it.
I don't love it, but I do tolerate it because if Lulu is ultimately successful, it'll be all the more satisfying for it.

Unfortunately I see a 90-95% chance that Sunrise won't have the balls to really end the show with Lulu truly destroying Britannia.

DiGiKerot

05-04-2008, 03:16 PM

- Oh god, CC. Ahahah. Three knights of the round and Rollo are there, and she doesn't care if she can get some pizza. It's like she WANTS them to all get killed :sd:

I've not seen it subbed, but I'm under the impression that CC wasn't actually that specific about what she'd turned up at the school for, and that what she was actually after was her Cheese-kun, stashed in that box Rivalz thought was Ninas. Presumably Beardface is the Emperor, which leads one to wonder if he makes a habit of destroying peoples plushies.

something

05-04-2008, 03:20 PM

Westlo

05-04-2008, 03:26 PM

Unfortunately I see a 90-95% chance that Sunrise won't have the balls to really end the show with Lulu truly destroying Britannia.

He needs to inherit it not destroy it. Toppling a super power isn't going to make the world safe for Nunnally.. if anything as past Brittiannian countries fight for scraps and the EU and Chinese fight to increase their territory it will make it more dangerous. Best path to his ideal world is to become the next Emperor..

DiGiKerot

05-04-2008, 03:27 PM

I've not seen it subbed, but I'm under the impression that CC wasn't actually that specific about what she'd turned up at the school for, and that what she was actually after was her Cheese-kun, stashed in that box Rivalz thought was Ninas.
Right, there was definitely that (we see her with it at the end), though she was interested in the pizza they talked about too (she takes a flyer about it). Also remember I type as I watch, so I typed that before Lelouche even caught up to her and she mentioned needing to "come back for that".

Oh, she was undoubtedly interested in the Pizza, but given she's not living in close quarters to the school anymore, I doubt she had any idea about there being any pizza involved in the festivities (really, by this point, I'm sure someone like Lulu must have noticed that CC is a bit of a liability where pizza is involved). Of course, she wasn't so keen about being part of that pizza - I guess she doesn't take "you are what you eat" literally.

What amuses me is that Rivalz could possibly have thought that Nina was the owner of that box. Just how crazy did that girl go between seasons for him to think she'd written that?

something

05-04-2008, 03:30 PM

He needs to inherit it not destroy it. Toppling a super power isn't going to make the world safe for Nunnally.. if anything as past Brittiannian countries fight for scraps and the EU and Chinese fight to increase their territory it will make it more dangerous. Best path to his ideal world is to become the next Emperor..
Ah, bad choice of words for me. I didn't mean destroy as utterly decimate the fundamental infrastructure of, but destroy as in overturn all that makes them undesirable, kill the Emperor and his allies, and reign as an enlightened emperor.

And kill Suzaku. Can't forget that.

something

05-04-2008, 03:32 PM

What amuses me is that Rivalz could possibly have thought that Nina was the owner of that box. Just how crazy did that girl go between seasons for him to think she'd written that?
I bet her face is permanently contorted into EMOANGSTHATE mode now.

Buster Blader 126

05-04-2008, 08:15 PM

Hahahaha, wow, there aren't many other ways to end off an episode than to end it with "like hey onii-chan it's me Nunnally!".

The ending of this episode seemed to be a rumour a while back (I read about it on one of the groups' site), too. rumours are rumours, so I didn't believe it, and so the shock factor remained. :) But it turns out that it was true after all. =/

Also, we got some amazing fanservice in this episode. C.C. and Milly didn't get much though. :depressed: Oh well.

Hmmm, so, once again they are mimicking a first season episode somewhat, with the school festival and the pizza and all that. The episodes ending, however, is totally a :eek: moment. I have to wonder how Lulu is going to handle that conversation...

Also, this show needs more Anya, preferably in a prompt fashion.

Yeah, I wonder how Lelouch is going to get out of that one. Suzaku, you devilish bastard you. :devil:

As for Anya, she needs to speak at least a little more for me to judge her more. She feels like more of an accessory than a character to me right now. =/

But she can never replace Euphemia (in my heart)!!

:depressed:

:cry:

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

It's the show's modus operandi to always end the episodes with a cliffhanger. For this episode, it's not as important as the fanservice given of Kallen's luscious firm behind in the late 16 minutes mark :sdsmiley: :nosebleed: They were evil enough to keep it slightly off-focus as it was in the near-field. No problemo nowadays with Photoshop and it's equivalents out there :cool:

I'm not really much of an ass fan, anime-wise or real girls. But I gotta say, I certainly didn't mind some of that Karen ass-service. :devil:

- Oh god, CC. Ahahah. Three knights of the round and Rollo are there, and she doesn't care if she can get some pizza. It's like she WANTS them to all get killed :sd:
- O_O Holy crap, swim club FTW. Why isn't Shirley posing? "Shirley, I'll kill you a hundred times over for this." XD
- ...Damnit Shirley, I do like you but don't go ruining everything. Also, KALLEN IS SO HOT.

- That's what I thought too.
- Shirley not posing = :relief:
- You said it!

- Oh god, CC. Ahahah. Three knights of the round and Rollo are there, and she doesn't care if she can get some pizza. It's like she WANTS them to all get killed :sd:

I've not seen it subbed, but I'm under the impression that CC wasn't actually that specific about what she'd turned up at the school for, and that what she was actually after was her Cheese-kun, stashed in that box Rivalz thought was Ninas. Presumably Beardface is the Emperor, which leads one to wonder if he makes a habit of destroying peoples plushies.

I presumed that she was referring to the pizza too. =/

Sly05

05-04-2008, 09:49 PM

The ending really caught me off guard. Great way to end the episode. I wonder how Lelouch is going to play that one off? It may also cause problems with Rollo as I'm not sure he'll be too happy with the prospect of sharing his "Onii-chan."

The fanservice was a nice change of pace as well. Kallen in a tank top and C.C. with Multi ears (and a panty shot as she fell in the crate). :nosebleed: Villeta's a little too chesty for my tastes though the swimsuit bottom was certainly daring. I also agree we need more Anya (though I admit I like her more for her character design right now as we haven't really got to see her do anything yet).

One scene I really liked was when Lelouch was chasing the container and everyone ran past him. He really does suck at athletics. :sweat1:

Fencedude

05-04-2008, 10:10 PM

C.C. with Multi ears (and a panty shot as she fell in the crate). :nosebleed:

I still can't decided if C.C. was supposed to be Multi or Chachamaru.

Her hair makes me lean more towards Chacha though.

thedigitalsin

05-04-2008, 10:43 PM

Also, we got some amazing fanservice in this episode. C.C. and Milly didn't get much though. :depressed: Oh well.

C.C. was moe enough for me to overlook the lack of fanservice on her part, and I'm just happy whenever Milly gets featured.

I'm really hoping Sunrise does a third season/alternate universe that features just the Geass girls. They could run a pizza shop where Milly is the hostess, Shirley and Euphie serve as the bumbling chefs with Cornelia as the only competent chef, and both Kallen and Viletta are the waitresses who have to pose in various outfits (including bunny outfits and teeny weeny bikinis). Tianzi can be the restaurant mascot. CC is the only loyal, regular customer who always steals the few other customers' slices whenever possible. Nunally can be the delivery girl, riding on her pimped out wheelchair crashing into various things and people.

Oh, and Nina can clean the tables.

Westlo

05-04-2008, 11:22 PM

Kallen in a tank top

She was in a tank top? I was too distracted by her fine ass.. C.C got some competition in more ways than one with Kallen now...

HitokiriShadow

05-04-2008, 11:49 PM

As soon as Suzaku handed the phone over to Lulu, I figured something like that was going to happen, but it was still quite the cliffhanger.

This episode resembled not one but two episodes from the first season, both more fun/random shit oriented ones, but they still managed to keep the tension high and have some very interesting things happen. We get Zino and, far more importantly, Anya properly introduced. Zero and Rollo don't seem to planning on sticking around much longer as they.... did something to Villeta. The bottle of alcohol seemed significant but I'm not sure how and they just switched scenes so its unclear what happened with her. Then there is Suzaku's bombshell near the end. Millay is remains very much in the know about what's going on. At the very least, she knows (or remembers, rather) that Kallen is a member of the Black Knights. I suppose its possible that the others do as well, but it hasn't been brought up. But it seems that Millay isn't bitter about Nina trying to blow everyone up. I wonder when (or if) they'll ever show how that situation unraveled.

Also, Kallen has a very nice ass. Of course, anyone who's been watching has known this ever since she started piloting the Gurren whateveritwas in the first season. But reminders of this fact are appreciated.

William K

05-05-2008, 12:54 AM

Fencedude

05-05-2008, 06:38 AM

Code Geass + Benny Hill == hilarity (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ncySG2OUSw)

thedigitalsin

05-05-2008, 12:29 PM

Code Geass + Benny Hill == hilarity (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ncySG2OUSw)

Haha, that is tremendous. I was reading the thread on 4chan last night where someone suggested doing this - didn't think anybody would actually deliver.

Videl

05-05-2008, 01:06 PM

Code Geass + Benny Hill == hilarity (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ncySG2OUSw)

i was thinking the exact same thing while watching it :D

Sly05

05-05-2008, 09:00 PM

I still can't decided if C.C. was supposed to be Multi or Chachamaru.

Her hair makes me lean more towards Chacha though.

Yeah, Chachamaru also crossed my mind, but I went with Multi as I believe that's where the design originally came from.

musouka

05-06-2008, 02:43 PM

I've been absolutely meh on season two so far--sorry, writers, 'brotherly love' and T&A don't get my motor revving--so I've basically been sticking around for the five odd seconds Suzaku shows his face every ep.

Having said that, ep 5 has definitely piqued my interest. If, sadly, my adoration for Lelouch is at an all time low, my love for Suzaku has gone supernova. Of course, there is nothing as wonderful as a Lelouch struggling to pick up the pieces of his plans after Suzaku has came and stomped all over them like Godzilla, so I'm hoping these next few episodes will make Lelouch--gasp--interesting again. Less whining would be helpful too.

Helschadenfreude

05-06-2008, 04:30 PM

Having said that, ep 5 has definitely piqued my interest. If, sadly, my adoration for Lelouch is at an all time low, my love for Suzaku has gone supernova. Of course, there is nothing as wonderful as a Lelouch struggling to pick up the pieces of his plans after Suzaku has came and stomped all over them like Godzilla, so I'm hoping these next few episodes will make Lelouch--gasp--interesting again. Less whining would be helpful too.

Yes someone who agrees with me that Suzaku is pwning Lulu. :sdsmiley: Not that lulu is wonderful as a bastard, but sometimes he needs someone to knock him down a size or two. Good thing he was facing away when he took the phone call.

And is it just me or there's more fanservice in this episode than there has in most of season 1?

Westlo

05-11-2008, 02:07 PM

Rolo saves the day for Lelouch, upgrades for both the Lancelot and Gurren in this episode and Nunally wants to do a Euphie (Special Administrative Region) which stuns Lelouch and gives time for Suzaku to rescue her. That ending sequence with Lelouch was awkward though.. the upgrades where nice in this episode but the action was still very lacking compared to say.. Episode 10 or 11 (can't remember which) Suzaku Vs Kallen which was dope. Anyway thankfully Kallen has a knightmare on par with the Britainnian ones though as shown by Suzaku move at the end I don't think they went all out just yet.

Looks like next episode Kallen confronts Lelouch over Nunally after Princess Nunally is installed as the governess of Area 11, 30 second preview off the website has an interesting scene between them two..

Fencedude

05-11-2008, 05:44 PM

I liked Gurren's free fall upgrade sequence.

Otherwise...episode was ok, but I have trouble caring, somehow.

Busaiku

05-11-2008, 05:59 PM

Lloyd's scream near the end sure was great.

Buster Blader 126

05-11-2008, 08:32 PM

- Haha, I didn't expect Rollo to save Lelouch's ass regarding the trap Suzaku laid out for him.
- The old dude from Todo's faction gets axed. Poor guy.
- I suspected that Lelouch wouldn't be able to rescue Nunally just like that, and I suspected a catch.

And boy, what a catch. I wonder what Lelouch will do now, now that she's going to try and attempt another "special Japan region."

Also, when Nunally made that hand gesture and the quick flashback of Euphemia occurred, I couldn't help but think, "EUPHIEEEEEEEEE!!!!". :(

On another note, yes, Cecile's finally back!! :D :D :D Now they need to bring Cornelia back, in the flesh!

Looks like next episode Kallen confronts Lelouch over Nunally after Princess Nunally is installed as the governess of Area 11, 30 second preview off the website has an interesting scene between them two..

That quick scene really piqued my interest. I really like the Karen/Lelouch interaction scenes, so it'll be interesting how that will turn out.

HitokiriShadow

05-11-2008, 11:56 PM

Fencedude

05-12-2008, 12:01 AM

Wow, both Cecile and Kaguya had an almost half decent amount of screentime this episode. The way the Gurren was upgraded was a little cheesy but it did the job. It looks like we can look forward to some pretty epic mecha battles in the future.

Speaking of Kaguya, you could almost hear Tian Zi's (I think that's her name...) heart breaking when Kaguya told her that she was leaving. Those two have the potential for a very interesting dynamic, and I hope they explore it. Moe empress is moe

HitokiriShadow

05-12-2008, 12:06 AM

Yeah, I can't believe I forgot to mention the Empress's screentime. She's adorable and that scene was great. I hope she gets a decent amount of screentime. Sadly, I expect that she will get only slightly more screentime than Kaguya did in season one.

Westlo

05-12-2008, 12:09 AM

On another note, yes, Cecile's finally back!! :D :D :D Now they need to bring Cornelia back, in the flesh!

That quick scene really piqued my interest. I really like the Karen/Lelouch interaction scenes, so it'll be interesting how that will turn out.

Yes bring back Cornelia in the flesh! I also really like the Kallen/Lelouch interaction scenes.. it's just a pity that the other girl gets shafted when it focuses on one.... Kallen was just a drone in the last half of s1 when it shifted to C.C... I hope that doesn't happen again this season and I want some meaningful C.C scenes sometime soon.

Splitter

05-12-2008, 02:22 AM

It's been a while since I've talked about an episode in detail... here goes nothing.

- After Ep. 5's diabolical cliffhanger, I too had to wonder how Lulu was going to get out of it. Suzaku got RickRollo'd, and Lulu, already in the throes of despair, poured out his entire heart for Nunnally in a matter of seconds. My god, I just want to hug him.
- So Suzaku is at bay... for now, and all of Area 11 is preparing for Nunnally's arrival. I wonder how the student council is going to react, and if they can put two-and-two together. But Lulu sees a chance here, and harboring the biggest non-incestual sister complex of all time, he's gonna take it or die trying. And hey, Lloyd's back!... and possibly drunk ^_^"
- But first, Kaguya and the Chinese empress have a tearful farewell... it needed ribbon exchanging though. There's a dynamic there, or maybe I've finally obtained perma-goggles. No matter. Moe couple is moe ^^
- Lulu is also told more about V.V. ... apparently the little douche's intentions with King Douchebag are to kill God.... so now it really is Death Note, I guess?
- Lulu puts his tactics into motion, but wouldn't you know it? Zino and Anyan (not a typo, that's my nickname for her) show up to ruin Lulu's perfect plan. Meanwhile, Suzaku makes preparations to board his new-and-improved Lancelot, now Lancelot Conquestor, which proves that no one knows how to trick out Knightmare Frames like Lloyd.
- By now, Lulu has infiltrated Nunnally's ship and is ready to make contact with her, but she's told it's Zero in the room with her. Lulu can't simply take her with him anymore.
- Outside, the melee continues. Nunnally's carriers never read The Idiot's Guide to Aerial Combat apparently, and end up sending their own ship slowly plummeting to the ocean below. The mission is now to rescue Nunnally. With Kallen in his way, Suzaku doesn't even hesitate to take her out. I know it's Gundam's bread-and-butter to have friends turn enemies by means of war, but I never liked Gundam, and Geass just does it so much more vividly that it's kinda sad... sad as in "makes me sad", not sad as in "I spent 6 hours watching Kyoshiro and all I got was a loli hetero version of the Kannazuki ending"
- Kallen plummets downward to a watery grave, but then... Lakshata! And Kaguya-chan and all of them are back on a submarine base! Preparations are ready to convert the Guren Mk. II into a flying unit!
- And what a flying unit it is! Going on all her momentum, her devotion to Zero and the Black Knights, and hatred for Britannia, she just cranks it out and even faceplants Anyan's Mordred. Love that "dirty feet" comment too. So smug and aristocratic ^^
- Inside the craft, Lulu asks Nunnally what her intentions are as governor. He tries to convince her that she's nothing but a political tool. Nunnally tells him that she wishes to continue where Euphemia left off, and like before, is offered the chance to be a part of it, to wipe the slate clean, but all poor Lulu can do is remember what he caused to happen to Euphie, and he cannot go through with it. Realizing he cannot tell Nunnally the truth, nor can he just take her, he is left standing defeated, just a few feet away from reclaiming what he had lost.
- The ship has sunk exponentially by now, and disaster is imminent. Suzaku barges into the garden deck where Lulu and Nunnally are. Suzaku and Lulu cry out Nunnally's name's... and then...

"Suzaku-san!"

...

It felt like someone pulled my heart out and rubbed it all over my face. Watching Suzaku cradle Nunnally in his Knightmare Frame, carrying her from harm's way, as Lulu is blown out in the ensuing explosion, screaming, crying his sister's name, completely and utterly forsaken for the one who betrayed him. Lulu, there better be a way to reverse the Geass. SUZAKU MUST DIE!!!

*punches monitor*

See you next week.

Fencedude

05-12-2008, 02:31 AM

not sad as in "I spent 6 hours watching Kyoshiro and all I got was a loli hetero version of the Kannazuki ending"

I loled heartily, +1 to you my friend.

Westlo

05-12-2008, 02:34 AM

I really don't know why such a large majority of fans are pissed (mainly on other forums and blogs) Nunally cried out Suzaku's name instead of Zero.. not Lelouch.... fucking Zero who murdered two of her siblings one of who was probably the most important person in her life after her mother and Lelouch. In that situation of course she's going to call out for Suzaku... ironic that Suzaku became what Lelouch wanted him to in regards to Nunally..

- So Suzaku is at bay... for now, and all of Area 11 is preparing for Nunnally's arrival. I wonder how the student council is going to react, and if they can put two-and-two together.

The student council won't know since their memory has been modified to include Rolo instead of Nunnally. The only person who's going to react to this is Kallen...

Splitter

05-12-2008, 02:38 AM

I really don't know why such a large majority of fans are pissed (mainly on other forums and blogs) Nunally cried out Suzaku's name instead of Zero.. not Lelouch.... fucking Zero who murdered two of her siblings one of who was probably the most important person in her life after her mother and Lelouch. In that situation of course she's going to call out for Suzaku... ironic that Suzaku became what Lelouch wanted him to in regards to Nunally...

It's not so much that Nunnally called out Suzaku's name, but, even though she wasn't aware of it, she did it in Lelouch's presence. It boils my blood that Lulu couldn't do a single damn thing and had to watch his sister, his reason for being, be saved by his foil.

something

05-12-2008, 05:43 PM

Episode 6:

- Haha oh man, Lulu is going nuts with the crazy faces. Love it.
- HOLY SHIT! I know this deal with Rollo won't last too long, but god damn, Rollo for the fucking win. Perfect, just perfect. Man, now I almost want Lulu, Rollo and Nunnaly to get along happily or something... Rollo just completely won me over with that. What a brilliant way to get Lulu out of that pinch.
- "Yes, your highness." Oh god, that must pain them both immensely.
- Ahaha, did Lloyd just refer to Emperor Charles as "Emperor-chan"?
- Don't be sad, Nunnaly, or I'll cry. ;_; I really hope she plays a very active role this time around...
- Kaguya <3
- Charlie and VV made a pact... to kills the gods! Ahaha, a fittingly grandiose aspiration for Emperor-chan. And he calls VV "brother" o_O
- Wow, already moving to abduct Nunnaly. And Lulu goes in personally...
- Oh man. He finally sees her... in person. This is going to be, uh, difficult to explain. Nunnaly isn't the kind of person who is going to understand why he has to use forceful methods.
- And there it is. She's going to object to Zero's methods, and can Lulu's mind take it...?
- Wahaha, Anya is love. <3 And oh god, I didn't even realize... GOTOU YUUKO!
- Oh god, Nunnaly... she has a stronger weapon against Zero than any stupid Lancelot or airship. For her to take up Euphie's will is going to decimate Lelouche.
- KALLEN LEVEL UP! YES! Laksharta is <3 and Kallen is <3^infinity

Goddddddddd daaaaaaaaaamn. Six episodes in and THE EPIC WONT STOP. God. Damn.

The preview implies he (temporarily of course) puts aside Zero... I can't wait to see how this all plays out. My one real fear with Lelouche is that he'll betray the Japanese side of the order, the other reason for the rebellion. Nunnaly is the driving force, the goal of everything, but he is intertwined with the Rebellion side of things, and as much as he says only Nunnaly matters, I just don't buy that that's how he really feels. He does care for the Order, and I definitely think he cares for Kallen, even if he won't show it. And then there's the CC wildcard...

Argh, where to even begin? So much happens, so much of it is awesome. Lelouche's path is anything but clear. I really don't know what's going to happen next. But I waaaaaaant it now.

HitokiriShadow

05-12-2008, 11:59 PM

Episode 6:
- HOLY SHIT! I know this deal with Rollo won't last too long, but god damn, Rollo for the fucking win. Perfect, just perfect. Man, now I almost want Lulu, Rollo and Nunnaly to get along happily or something... Rollo just completely won me over with that. What a brilliant way to get Lulu out of that pinch.

It's almost certainly not going to happen, but if they could pull if off without just pulling it out of their ass, I wouldn't complain. But I really don't see Code Geass having an ending like that. Unless this killing the gods thing involves a world reset (and I hope to the Sunrise gods it doesn't), its probably going to be a bittersweet ending at best and will likely involve a good deal of bloodshed. I won't be surprised if Lulu dies at the end.

- Charlie and VV made a pact... to kills the gods! Ahaha, a fittingly grandiose aspiration for Emperor-chan. And he calls VV "brother" o_OIt's not clear if this was meant literally at this point, but if it is... what could this mean for C.C.'s identity? I've been wondering for a while... Cornellia is the second princess of Britannia... so who is the first and where is she? Could these questions be related?

The preview implies he (temporarily of course) puts aside Zero... I can't wait to see how this all plays out. My one real fear with Lelouche is that he'll betray the Japanese side of the order, the other reason for the rebellion. Nunnaly is the driving force, the goal of everything, but he is intertwined with the Rebellion side of things, and as much as he says only Nunnaly matters, I just don't buy that that's how he really feels. He does care for the Order, and I definitely think he cares for Kallen, even if he won't show it. And then there's the CC wildcard...I'm not sure that Lulu really cares for the Order. I've never seen any evidence he sees them as anything but tools for a goal. And I don't think Nunally is the whole of his reason for hating Britannia and this may force him to come to terms with that. Creating a world for Nunally was only part, if any, of it. He definitely cares for Nunally a lot (to the point of obsession), but I think he may have been using her as an excuse to justify destroying Britannia and killing thousands of people. He hates Britannia and wants to destroy it or at least certain members of it, but I don't think its purely about Nunally. This whole thing with Nunally becoming the governor is going to be a major hiccup in Lulu's plans and it will hopefully give him some time to re-evaluate what he's doing, perhaps grow a bit, and change direction. Not that he won't still aim to destroy Britannia or at least certain parts of it, but he may change his tactics or objectives a bit.

I didn't watch the preview, but I'm honestly glad that the Zero thing may be put aside so they can focus on some other things, like some of the new characters and plot elements and characters that have been lying dormant. Aside from some schoolyard capers, the series has been going at a pretty fast pace and I think it could use a little downtime to develop other aspects.

something

05-13-2008, 05:37 AM

It's not clear if this was meant literally at this point, but if it is... what could this mean for C.C.'s identity? I've been wondering for a while... Cornellia is the second princess of Britannia... so who is the first and where is she? Could these questions be related?
Someone related to Marianne, probably, because we know that it's Marianne that CC talks to when nobody else is around.

HitokiriShadow

05-13-2008, 08:21 AM

Ah, right, I had forgotten about that. Damn this year long (since episode 23) wait between seasons, there's just too much to forget. Also, I watched the first three episodes of the AS run the other day and noticed that at the beginning of the very first episode, someone with long green hair was watching little Lelouch and Suzaku playing. I had completely forgotten about that little detail, though I probably would have forgotten that bit even if CG was 50 straight episodes.

something

05-13-2008, 03:22 PM

Also, I watched the first three episodes of the AS run the other day and noticed that at the beginning of the very first episode, someone with long green hair was watching little Lelouch and Suzaku playing.
I think they already showed that that was CC, though if it's meant literally or figuratively, and what the significance is, hell if I know.

But you have to figure CC made her pact[?] with Marianne before she died, so she would have been aware of Lelouche from a very young age. How that all plays out should make rewatching the early episodes of their meeting all the more interesting...

HitokiriShadow

05-13-2008, 05:42 PM

Well, yeah, I can't imagine it would be anyone but C.C., it was just another one of those things I had completely forgotten about. I don't recall the series ever mentioning C.C. making a pact with Marianne, but I would not be surprised if that turns out to be the case. In episode one, C.C. seems to be summoning Lulu and some of her actions imply that she was familiar with him on some level. Having made a pact with Marianne would certainly explain her familiarity with Lulu and why she would have been watching him and Suzaku.

regz91

05-13-2008, 07:14 PM

My one real fear with Lelouche is that he'll betray the Japanese side of the order, the other reason for the rebellion. Nunnaly is the driving force, the goal of everything, but he is intertwined with the Rebellion side of things, and as much as he says only Nunnaly matters, I just don't buy that that's how he really feels. He does care for the Order, and I definitely think he cares for Kallen, even if he won't show it.

. . .

You're kidding, surely? Isn't that EXACTLY how the end of Season 1 already played out? With Lelouch stabbing the rebellion in the back for Nunnally's sake?

something

05-13-2008, 07:35 PM

. . .
You're kidding, surely? Isn't that EXACTLY how the end of Season 1 already played out? With Lelouch stabbing the rebellion in the back for Nunnally's sake?
When a show is only halfway over, it's too early to call the conclusion. I'm far more interested in what happens at the end, because that's what matters when it all comes down to it.

Westlo

05-18-2008, 03:15 PM

-Epic speech is epic
-Nunnally offers to reform the Special Administration Zone
-Kaguya wants to form a harem with C.C and Kallen, total win.
-C.C talks to Marianne again
-Lelouch wants comfort only a woman can provide but Kallen doesn't want to kiss Lelouch in this situation and slaps some sense into him, lays some verbal smackdown and runs away. Lelouch goes to run after her after realizing he fucked up but... up pops Rolo stopping him. Kallen stops running after a while to look back too :(
-I'm really looking forward to Rolo's death scene this series.
-So Lelouch armed with a map and a communicator can somehow tell the precise location of the submarine.. just like episode 4 I'm left rolling my eyes
-Zero accepts Nunnally offer to reform the Special Administration Zone

Slow episode which probably would've been better off without the absurd action scene, even though it's obvious Kallen wanted that kiss good on her for not taking it in that situation. Some nice development for her and lelouch's relationship.

Buster Blader 126

05-18-2008, 06:13 PM

AAAARRRRRGGH!

To think, I was this close, THIS CLOSE, OH SO FUCKING CLOSE to a kiss scene between Karen and Lelouch. :relief:

After it was delayed a tad too long, I knew that Karen would reject it. *sigh*

*end inner Karen fanboy segment*

I'll post some of my thoughts after I buy some things at the supermarket.

Buster Blader 126

05-18-2008, 08:14 PM

The sudden speech from Charles in the beginning felt somewhat out of place, but Norio Wakamoto sure made him sound awesome while delivering it.

Nunnally's declaration of her plan was put forth as well. Pretty daring move, but hey, she's trying to her part. You go girl! Hopefully nothing terrible befalls on her.

As for Lelouch, I knew that he would take it pretty hard, but to even consider using Refrain (I had completely forgotten about it, so I was shocked with Karen mentioned it out loud) and try to make a move on Karen? DAMN. Poor kid, good thing he snaps out of it eventually.

As for the last scene, well, the events that are to follow sure will be interesting to see.

-Kaguya wants to form a harem with C.C and Kallen, total win.

That was a really cute scene indeed. ^_^

-So Lelouch armed with a map and a communicator can somehow tell the precise location of the submarine.. just like episode 4 I'm left rolling my eyes

That didn't occur to me at the time, but yeah, what the heck? =\

-Zero accepts Nunnally offer to reform the Special Administration Zone

As I said above, the events to come should prove to be interesting. Hopefully that nothing too bad happens should that ever come into fruition.

...Oh who the hell am I kidding? Should it ever arrive to the point where Japan was going to be "reinstated" prior to the Euphemia massacre, something bad is going to happen, one way or another.

Even though it's obvious Kallen wanted that kiss, good on her for not taking it in that situation. Some nice development for her and lelouch's relationship.

That scene alone sold me on my enjoyment of the episode.

The following pretty much sums up when I was watching that scene:

Karen: ...or search for some sort of bait? I'll do anything you say!
Me: Damn, does Karen has a nice outfit on her for this scene...
Lelouch: Then...
Me: o_o?
Lelouch: ...comfort me.
Karen: *gasp*
Me: o_O Wait, did I just hear Lelouch properly? He's seeking for the pleasures of a woman???
*Lelouch stands and approaches Karen*
Me: OMG OMG OMG
Lelouch: That's something a woman can do, right?
Me: *fanboy moment continues*
Lelouch: *leans in for the kill*
Me: *leans closer to monitor*
Lelouch: *leans even closer*
Me: Aww damn, it's not going to happen if it's taking this long.
*Karen slaps him*
Me: *sigh*

Despite my inner fanboy crying in despair for that kiss not happening, I'm going to have to agree with you there. It was a good thing that Karen didn't give in to Lelouch's advances. It shows that she has character.

HitokiriShadow

05-18-2008, 10:02 PM

Well, this was an interesting change of pace. It was necessary after the blow Nunally dealt to Zero in the previous episode and it was handled pretty well.

-Kaguya wants to form a harem with C.C and Kallen, total win.

Kaguya iwas great. The show can always use more Kaguya.

-So Lelouch armed with a map and a communicator can somehow tell the precise location of the submarine.. just like episode 4 I'm left rolling my eyes

This is one of Lulu's more improbable strategies, but I can still buy it, if barely. You can explain it by him having some other knowledge of the reactor or whatever it was in the area. He probably knew the location of the submarine due to the location of the huge flaming wreck of a ship. A stretch, but the first season had worse.

-Zero accepts Nunnally offer to reform the Special Administration Zone

Not the direction I was expecting things to go, but not an unreasonable one. I'm curious to see where things go this time.

Fencedude

05-18-2008, 10:33 PM

-Kaguya wants to form a harem with C.C and Kallen, total win.

Kaguya iwas great. The show can always use more Kaguya.

I don't really know why we should be surprised by this, the Brittanian Royal Family, at the very least, actively practices Polygamy, and I have a feeling that Kaguya isn't quite as clueless about Zero's identity as she lets on, even if she may not know for certain, I'm positive she knows he's not Japanese.

something

05-19-2008, 07:45 PM

Episode 7:

- Wahahah, the Emperor is so over the top. ALL HAIL BRITANNIA!
- Mumbling Nunnaly's name in his sleep. Rollo won't like that.
- Oh god, Nunnaly makes braile so moe. Also, yeah, that fan comic with Shirin leaving to become the woman next to Nunnaly... so true XD
- Haha, god I love her. I mean, she's doing all the things Euphie did wrong, and I fear what that might do to her in the long run, but she even caught Suzaku off guard with this. And even members of the Order blush when they see how cute she is XD
- XD I fucking love Kaguya. She's so cute and silly and utterly out of place most of the time. Wahahah. The three court ladies!!
- But yeah, I think I'm going to be entering a low point in my view of Lelouche now. Of course they need to mix things up, and what better way than having him lay down his mask? but Lulu s at his best when he's just as plan-ing his enemies into embassassing defeat. I just hope the impetus to get him to put the mask back on isn't Nunnaly dying... ;_;
- Lloyd, beaten by sandwiches!!
- ...Rollo is scheming something. Now, he knows that Lulu remembers Nunnaly, so he shouldn't be surprised that this has Lulu a complete mess... but I wonder if not getting all of Lulu's love will make Rollo snap...
- BWAHAHA! Poor angry Lulu, making people dance like his puppets XD
- Oh shit. Lulu is gonna become a druggie. Now Kallen, will she be the one to pull him together? God I hope so, that would be amazing.
- Woah, woah, what the fuck Lulu. Do not want. Well, ok, I do like a Kallen x Lulu pair (and CC x Lulu and Kaguya x Lulu and Nunnaly x Lulu), but NOT like this. Kallen, kick his ass. But god this is getting so damn interesting. Truly fantastic episode so far.
- Suzaku cornering the Order...
- ...Happy smiling Lulu (when dead bodies aren't the impetus for his smile) is... just so wrong.
- Wahahah! Kaguya catches CC smiling at Lulu's voice XD

...BEATEN BY BUBBLES!!

And... that was Euphie in the preview, but I assume it's no doubt a Cornelia flashback or Suzaku flashback or something. Resurrection would be horribly cheesy and I utterly doubt it'd ever happen, but nothing is out of the picture with the Emperor trying to kill god. :sd: But damn, I loved Lulu's poses and stuff and the end XD

Essentially surrenduring the Order, however, won't go over well with his most loyal soldiers - Kallen, Toudou, Ougi. CC is fine either way, but how's he going to sell this?

Gaaaah I need the next episode so badly.

something

05-19-2008, 07:49 PM

-So Lelouch armed with a map and a communicator can somehow tell the precise location of the submarine.. just like episode 4 I'm left rolling my eyes
That didn't occur to me at the time, but yeah, what the heck? =\
He's the fucking LULU, he can do whatever asinine shit he damn well pleases and I'm more than happy to let him get away with it <3

bearcounty

05-21-2008, 01:59 AM

Videl

05-21-2008, 05:52 AM

if you want to get technical, he coulda estimated where abouts the sub was from the mass depth charges being fired at a certain area ;)

Rhodes

05-22-2008, 05:36 PM

his nightmare frame that he has also could be outfitted with gear to get a fix on the sub that is feed to him via an ear piece or what have you...

this is anime and fiction we are talking about... suspend your reason and logic and just go with the flow or watch something else.

untoldsorrow

05-22-2008, 08:24 PM

I noticed watching it a 2nd time that HE told them to head to a certain area. I don't think he knew their exact location. He told them to head to that point and from there it was just shooting the torpedoes.

ActionJackson83

05-24-2008, 10:36 AM

Videl

05-24-2008, 08:33 PM

After seeing this last episode, there is no way in hell Nunally can't die without advancing the show. If she does stay alive it'd take some stroke of a miracle by the writers to somehow keep her alive.

i dunno i still expect Yuffie to somehow make a re-appearence comming off some life support machine :D

something

05-25-2008, 02:48 PM

Episode 8:

- The Order is troubled. Zero has come to them, suddenly saying that fighting is not the answer. What a shock for them. Toudou even hints to Ougi that if Zero is in fact not in this to free the Japanese... well. It could get ugly.
- This is getting interesting. Suzaku still can't be sure if Lelouche remembers or not. And it seems like even if Lelouche did remember, Suzaku is... unsure of what to do. He wants to know why Lelouche killed Euphie. But he also wants to know why Lelouche geassed him to "survive".
- It's also very interesting to see where Rollo will fall in all this. Lelouche has made a promise with Rollo: protect the school, protect Rollo's place and way of life, but at the same time disapproving of Britannia's rule.
- Viletta is now working for Zero... and looks extremely nervous. It's Ougi who acts as her motivation to do so, but we still don't know exactly how this all happened.
- The wildest of wildcards - Nina! And Schneizel continues his nice guy routine. We still dont know just how genuine it is.
- ANYA <3
- So, Nina *did* detonate the nuke... or she tried. It was a dud. Oh wow. Ever since then she's been working for Schneizel to find a way to make a working version.
- Oh lawd Cecil. Sexy~ We've got a communication now, between Zero and the Rounds/Cecil/Lloyd. Time to discuss the special region.
- And the first thing he does is ask for exile. Obviously he has something planned - but what? He now has Britannia thinking he's willing to abandon the Order. What is his aim?
- Zero mobilizes a million Japanese to take part in the special region, and it's once again time for the opening ceremony. The tension rises, and we can't forget that the Chinese have not made their move yet...
- BWAHAHAHAHH! Oh god! Zero makes his speech after the exile is determined. Then the Order shoot fog out from their luggage. As the smoke clears... THERE ARE A MILLION ZEROS!!!

Wow. Just... wow. A million Zeros, about to emigrate to China[?] on an iceberg ship. My god, it's utterly improbable (they didn't check anyone's bags? =P) but holy shit this is an amazing turn of events. After more tension and a near repeat of the Euphie tragedy, Suzaku relents. He accepts Zero's plan. Zero promises to protect the million; Suzaku promises to protect the Japanese who remain. Oh, and Lelouche reveals himself to Sayoko, who seems only slightly surprised.

This... seriously, this is utterly fascinating. Hell yes.

Edit: It also puts Suzaku in a much, much more interesting role than he's been in quite some time. Everything in Lelouche's plan depended on Suzaku not giving the order to fire... so what happens now? This opens the door, perhaps, to Suzaku's "enemy" switching from the Order and Zero to the Emperor, who will probably do something evil now. Hell, I can see Nina completing her bomb and getting someone to nuke China...

Buster Blader 126

05-25-2008, 05:25 PM

YES, sexy Nina's back!! :D

XD

Asides from that, boy oh boy, Lelouch's plot was certainly entertaining to watch. But where are all those people going to go?? That's what I'm curious about.

Random Thoughts

- C.C. didn't have any lines in this episode. With there supposedly being no episode next week, I'm going to kind of miss hearing her voice.
- I don't know why, but I couldn't help but laugh at the garden scene, where Suzaku's thinking about whether or not Lelouch really lost his memories, while Rolo is behind him, giving Suzaku a "I'll fucking kill you!" look.
- Cecile's dress = *thumbs up*

something

05-25-2008, 05:59 PM

But where are all those people going to go?? That's what I'm curious about.
The iceberg ship was borrowed by the Chinese Federation and Xingke was being updated on the status of Lelouche's plan, so they're going somewhere in Chinese Federation territory.

- I don't know why, but I couldn't help but laugh at the garden scene, where Suzaku's thinking about whether or not Lelouch really lost his memories, while Rolo is behind him, giving Suzaku a "I'll fucking kill you!" look.
I've actually come to sorta like Rollo, but I recognize that his ideal ending isn't my ideal ending necessarily, so I'm not sure my positive view of him will last too long.

Nagato-san

05-25-2008, 07:25 PM

This episode was great, but the two week wait for the next episode is going to be painful.

I especially loved the one million Zero's scene. That and Cecile"s dress.

HitokiriShadow

05-25-2008, 10:03 PM

Nina and Schniezel finally get some screentime. More importantly, Anya gets a nice little scene with a decent number of lines. And I really like Cecile's fashion sense.

Well, Zero certainly took things an interesting direction. And as usually, it was awesome. Suddenly seeing a million Zero's (and "Zero" with Lakashata's cigar) was quite amusing. I'm curious to see where they'll go with the Suzaku x Lelouch dynamic. Up until this episode, Suzaku has been in Haet Zero mode the entire time and now he finally starts thinking a bit beyond that.

Sorrow's Companion

05-27-2008, 12:57 AM

Cecile has just moved to the hottest chick in CG list.

I can't believe they all are going to just leave Japan to be by Zero's side. Is Zero truly leaving so Japan can have peace, or just delaying the war there? But wherever he goes, Suzaku will thankfully end up there to put him in his place. Especially since Suzaku has a deeper connection to the Geass and CC that they have yet to deal with.

Helschadenfreude

05-27-2008, 04:48 PM

Whoa.. who picked out Cecile's clothes? There are like... slut worthy?

I just giggled when Kallen left and Rolo came in and they were in the exact same position. Except Rolo was shorter.

Westlo

06-01-2008, 03:28 PM

No episode this week as most people should know but the good news is that next week we're getting episode 9 and 10! Anyway the 30 sec preview for episode 9 has a scene I'm sure a lot of people have been looking forward too...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvPlqQIGYq8

I will seriously face palm if they swerve us again like with episode 7...

Also GG subbed the extended preview for 9 and 10, looks like episode 10 is Suzaku Vs Kallen Round 130

And finally the second ending song got announced, it's My Beautifully Elegant Flower of Evil by ALI PROJECT. Let's hope they finally came up with a new song...

mikedude

06-01-2008, 03:47 PM

And finally the second ending song got announced, it's My Beautifully Elegant Flower of Evil by ALI PROJECT. Let's hope they finally came up with a new song...

Seriously.. I listened to Code Geass's first ED exactly once and skipped it for every subsequent episode.

Buster Blader 126

06-01-2008, 07:44 PM

The iceberg ship was borrowed by the Chinese Federation and Xingke was being updated on the status of Lelouche's plan, so they're going somewhere in Chinese Federation territory.

Hmm, I see.

I've actually come to sorta like Rollo, but I recognize that his ideal ending isn't my ideal ending necessarily, so I'm not sure my positive view of him will last too long.

I didn't really mind Rollo all that much, though I still think that his geass is pretty cheap. As my thoughts of him are pretty much neutral, I don't really mind whether he lives or dies by the end of Season 2. Though I wouldn't be surprised if he meets a tragic end.

No episode this week as most people should know but the good news is that next week we're getting episode 9 and 10!

What, 9 AND 10??

Hurrah!!! :catgirl:

EDIT: Apparently it's probably not a double-airing. Bummer.

Anyway the 30 sec preview for episode 9 has a scene I'm sure a lot of people have been looking forward too...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvPlqQIGYq8

*inner fanboy raises his fists in triumph*

If those last three seconds are really what they're implying, then you bet I'm looking forward to it!

Though now that I think of it, it won't be as big of a shock when I watch it, but no matter!

I will seriously face palm if they swerve us again like with episode 7...

I hate to sound clueless, but what do you mean by that? :sweat1:

And finally the second ending song got announced, it's My Beautifully Elegant Flower of Evil by ALI PROJECT. Let's hope they finally came up with a new song...

XD

They don't ALL sound exactly the same, do they? ;) (half-rhetorical, half-serious)

To their credit, Yukyo Seishunka personally lasted the longest out of the various songs I've heard from them that have been used in an anime series, other than Hizamazuite Ashi wo Oname

Westlo

06-06-2008, 04:04 PM

FLOW will be back to do the second OP for Code Geass R2 according to the latest news, no title yet.

Westlo

06-08-2008, 12:48 PM

Even though there was no kiss the Lelouch and Kallen scene was rather nice, nice to see them not overreact to the situation and lol @ C.C not really caring.

Looks like Lelouch caught up to Schneizel when it comes to chess and instead of losing like he sue to is now good enough to force a draw... but Schneizel breaks the rule of not being able to put your King in check to prove and point and Lelouch backed down. Schneizel than remarks the Emperor would've taken that game... Schneizel improves the show when he appears.

Nina's a crazy bitch, nuff said. Milly looked really good in that dress. Li was pretty awesome and Zero made a nice move at the end but now Li is pissed. And right at the end Orange is back...

something

06-08-2008, 04:22 PM

Episode 9:

- Oh sweet. Lulu wants to overthrow the Chinese Federation - and India will be a great help, since they've wanted independence of their own. Also, more good Kallen/Lulu moments. I love when Kallen loooks happy <3
- BLUSHING KALLEN WANT SO BAD. Also, total CCockblock there.
- Wow, Britannia moves fast. Already setting up a marriage alliance with China and Tian Zi. Not good for the Order. This is getting deliciously complicated, thanks to Schneizel.
- Poor Tian Zi. =( Oh god she looks terrified. And for good reason.
- Cecil looks great in her chinadress. She seems to be pulling fanservice duty in the #2 slot after Kallen.
- WHY HELLO THERE MILLAY! Holy crap. This show delivers so wonderfully.
- Nina o_O God she really has gotten hot. But she's still disgusting racist-tan who needs to get squished by a Knightmare.
- Tian Zi when she was even younger? <3 <3 <3
- HAH! Kaguya shows up... WITH ZERO AND KALLEN! Wow.
- Ahhhhhh I love this show. Kaguya and Suzaku and Schneizel and Tian Zi oh my! And now, chess.
- And Lulu seems confident about the game. Which pretty much makes it inevitable he's going to lose. This may well be where he reveals himself, assuming Schneizel can't already tell it's him from the style of play.
- Nina collapse~~ Oh what a mess you are, Nina. A complete trainwreck.
- And then FUCK YEAH XING KE!

But oh man, what was the point of Lulu going all supervillain at the end? Just how does that serve his purposes? Just take her and run off quietly (even better, somehow get Xing Ke on your side), don't laugh evilly and turn everyone against you. Xing Ke hates the eunucs as much as anyone, and would probably be an ally to Zero in some fashion, at least.

Lulu's being pretty full of himself in the preview as well. This bodes very badly for him and the Order. Every time he thinks he's at the height of his power, something knocks him down. And this will be no different. Looks like we're in for some realllllly rough times soon.

Oh, and bleh Orange. I've been seriously dreading his return, to be honest. It just feels like he's going to make for a terrible antagonist, but maybe they'll prove me wrong. It's not like they've really let me down to far, so I'll have faith.

Edit: BTW, Westlo, what happened to this? No episode this week as most people should know but the good news is that next week we're getting episode 9 and 10!
There are no ep 10 raws and the schedules I'm looking at still say it's a week until ep 10, so I guess this was unconfirmed?

Buster Blader 126

06-08-2008, 05:23 PM

What an interesting way for an Ashford reunion, I gotta say. :P Suzaku, Kallen, Lelouch, and even Milly and Nina. It was interesting to see them all together now, especially when they all belong to different parties now.

This episode also overloaded in the cuteness department, which isn't a bad thing. In terms of cuteness, Tian Zi stole the show. Every time I saw her sad face, I couldn't help but go "AWWWWWWW!!!" :catgirl: One prime example of this would be when she called out to Xing Ke at the wedding ceremony, while waving her pinky in the air, signifying that she remembered his promise (that scene really tugged at my heartstrings). Kaguya didn't pull any punches either; the way she talked to Suzaku while striking those poses were so amusing, yet so cute at the same time.

As for the ending scene, I wasn't really surprised. I wonder how Lelouch is going to get out of this one?...

Other thoughts:

- I knew I should've seen it coming, but damn, no Kallen/Lelouch kiss. :depressed:
- I couldn't help but laugh when Shinichiro mentioned to Asahina & the other guys that the Chinese eunuchs didn't have any testicles. XD
- Cecile looks pretty good in that Chinese dress.
- Milly looked nice in her dress too.
- Finally, (sexy) Nina with her hair down! :bigsmile: She looks really pretty, and the dress was nice too. We also get the 110% visual confirmation that Nina is an exception in the vast sea of voluptuous women in Code Geass. XD
- Tian Zi waving her pinky in the air when crying out to Xing Ke made my heart melt. AWW!
- What, Jeremiah's still not dead? It looks like Britannia was able to bring him back up to the surface, I guess. At least he looks normal enough. With this sudden development, I wouldn't mind a reunion between him and Villetta. Though the fact that we got him back before Cornelia makes me feel a little sad. =(

Edit: BTW, Westlo, what happened to this? No episode this week as most people should know but the good news is that next week we're getting episode 9 and 10!
There are no ep 10 raws and the schedules I'm looking at still say it's a week until ep 10, so I guess this was unconfirmed?

A few days ago, I found out on one of the group's websites that the preview of Episodes 9 & 10 didn't necessarily mean that they were going to actually air both episodes in one day, and that the two episodes were still scheduled to air separately.

something

06-08-2008, 05:29 PM

- What, Jeremiah's still not dead?
Heh, of course not. He's been in the OP since ep 1 =P

Buster Blader 126

06-08-2008, 06:07 PM

Heh, of course not. He's been in the OP since ep 1 =P

What, really???

*rewatches OP*

O_O

For some reason, I always thought that was Schneizel walking in the desert. :sweat1:

Videl

06-08-2008, 06:45 PM

Heh, of course not. He's been in the OP since ep 1 =P

What, really???

*rewatches OP*

O_O

For some reason, I always thought that was Schneizel walking in the desert. :sweat1:

as we said about Zero and his ability to guide subs from above ground

"he's the mother ******* Orange ;)

on the other hand........ did india just invent Venom?

And if so, how many eps untill Sousuke Sagara pops up with Arbalest?

untoldsorrow

06-08-2008, 09:13 PM

Tian Zi is so damn CUTE!!! Her voice just makes her even cuter!

HitokiriShadow

06-08-2008, 10:15 PM

Tian Zi was adorable. And I really wanted to punch Odysseus and, well, everyone involved when they showed Tian Zi shivering and crying in terror at the banquet.

Kaguya made quite a nice showing as well. She didn't do much in season 1 and seemed like just a naive little girl and an extra cute face in the cast, but she's showing that she's not stupid or just dead weight.

But oh man, what was the point of Lulu going all supervillain at the end? Just how does that serve his purposes? Just take her and run off quietly (even better, somehow get Xing Ke on your side), don't laugh evilly and turn everyone against you. Xing Ke hates the eunucs as much as anyone, and would probably be an ally to Zero in some fashion, at least.

Lulu's being pretty full of himself in the preview as well. This bodes very badly for him and the Order. Every time he thinks he's at the height of his power, something knocks him down. And this will be no different. Looks like we're in for some realllllly rough times soon.

Oh, and bleh Orange. I've been seriously dreading his return, to be honest. It just feels like he's going to make for a terrible antagonist, but maybe they'll prove me wrong. It's not like they've really let me down to far, so I'll have faith.

Yeah, I didn't really care for how things went down in the last minute. Especially the maniacal laughter. I'm hoping Zero has a good reason that he did it this way, but either way, the evil laughter was just unnecessarily silly and over-the-top and not in a good way.

While it was obvious Orange-kun was coming back, I too wasn't looking forward to it. His last showing at the end of the first season was, well, not very impressive. At least he doesn't seem to be a raving lunatic this time.

Fencedude

06-08-2008, 10:31 PM

Tian Zi was adorable. And I really wanted to punch Odysseus and, well, everyone involved when they showed Tian Zi shivering and crying in terror at the banquet.

Kaguya made quite a nice showing as well. She didn't do much in season 1 and seemed like just a naive little girl and an extra cute face in the cast, but she's showing that she's not stupid or just dead weight.

Tian Zi's probably the best acted loli this season (after Murasaki, but thats a whole different ballgame there), her actress is very young as well, and pulled off the emotions perfectly. I find it hard to hate Odysseus, since he's just such a lump of nothing, but Schneitzel? Oh god its fun hating him.

But oh man, what was the point of Lulu going all supervillain at the end? Just how does that serve his purposes? Just take her and run off quietly (even better, somehow get Xing Ke on your side), don't laugh evilly and turn everyone against you. Xing Ke hates the eunucs as much as anyone, and would probably be an ally to Zero in some fashion, at least.

Yeah, I didn't really care for how things went down in the last minute. Especially the maniacal laughter. I'm hoping Zero has a good reason that he did it this way, but either way, the evil laughter was just unnecessarily silly and over-the-top and not in a good way.

Like I said to something over AIM, Lulu's constitutionally incapable of NOT milking a situation for every bit of dramatic effect possible, its pretty much his biggest character flaw. He has no desire to hurt, or even marry, Tian Zi, but he needed to assert that HE was in control. Xing Ke was rapidly stealing the spotlight from him, and Lulu couldn't have that.

Also, I think Tian Zi will be fine once they get her somewhere quiet and Kaguya has a chance to talk to her. After Xing Ke, Kaguya's probably the only person in the entire world Tian Zi trusts.

Xing Ke will come on board with the plan eventually, though Kallen's probably going to have to beat the crap out of his Knightmare first.

Also, its HILARIOUS how many people are outraged by Lulu holding a gun to Tian Zi's head. Fratricide? No big deal! Genocide? "Eh, whatever" Holding a gun to a little girl's head? OH MY GOD YOU BASTARD!

Kurou

06-08-2008, 10:38 PM

Xing Ke will come on board with the plan eventually, though Kallen's probably going to have to beat the crap out of his Knightmare first.

Also, its HILARIOUS how many people are outraged by Lulu holding a gun to Tian Zi's head. Fratricide? No big deal! Genocide? "Eh, whatever" Holding a gun to a little girl's head? OH MY GOD YOU BASTARD!

I've been switching between like and hate for Lelouch for a little little while now, but coming out in the midst of Xing Ke's big moment, and doing that? He's just being an ass there.

Still, things are going too good for Lulu right now, so he'll probably get it knocked out of him in the next couple of episodes.

HitokiriShadow

06-08-2008, 11:19 PM

Tian Zi's probably the best acted loli this season (after Murasaki, but thats a whole different ballgame there), her actress is very young as well, and pulled off the emotions perfectly. I find it hard to hate Odysseus, since he's just such a lump of nothing, but Schneitzel? Oh god its fun hating him.

As soon as Tian Zi popped up, I looked up her VA at ANN and was surprised to see they were using such a young girl. But she does a great job. Odysseus may be a lump of nothing but he was still terrorizing Tian Zi even if it wasn't malicious on his part. But he would only get one punch, while the Shneitzel would get several and the Eunuchs would be beaten to bloody pulps. Hell, they need to be punched just for their voices.

Like I said to something over AIM, Lulu's constitutionally incapable of NOT milking a situation for every bit of dramatic effect possible, its pretty much his biggest character flaw. He has no desire to hurt, or even marry, Tian Zi, but he needed to assert that HE was in control. Xing Ke was rapidly stealing the spotlight from him, and Lulu couldn't have that.It wasn't the fact that he laughed or even evilly, but it was just so ridiculously over the top, he sounded like a Saturday morning cartoon villain.

Also, I think Tian Zi will be fine once they get her somewhere quiet and Kaguya has a chance to talk to her. After Xing Ke, Kaguya's probably the only person in the entire world Tian Zi trusts.

Xing Ke will come on board with the plan eventually, though Kallen's probably going to have to beat the crap out of his Knightmare first.Oh, I've no doubt that Zero has no intention of harming (and most definitely not marrying) Tian Zi, I'm not concerned about that. My opinion of Zero's actions hinges on what he does next episode and what his plan is, so I'm not condemning it just yet, I just can't help thinking there should have been a better way to do it, namely by working with Xing Ke, but they chose this one purely for the shock cliffhanger value. I can see some reasons why Zero would not have told his plan to Xing Ke ahead of time or coordinated with him, but I can't help thinking it would have been more effective to work with him rather do what he did, basically for the reasons something stated. But as I said, my opinion on what he did really depends on where he goes with it and what his reasons were (if we get them at all).

Also, its HILARIOUS how many people are outraged by Lulu holding a gun to Tian Zi's head. Fratricide? No big deal! Genocide? "Eh, whatever" Holding a gun to a little girl's head? OH MY GOD YOU BASTARD!Perhaps this is referring to people from other boards? Maybe I missed someone's post, but I'm not seeing any of that here and it certainly didn't come from me.

Fencedude

06-08-2008, 11:28 PM

something

06-09-2008, 05:10 AM

Perhaps this is referring to people from other boards? Maybe I missed someone's post, but I'm not seeing any of that here and it certainly didn't come from me.Yeah, this is mostly happening elsewhere, I just find it so amusing that THIS is what outrages people.
Is it actual outrage or just a protective moe feeling for Tian Zi kicking in and making people go "oh no you didn't!" I'm also sure plenty of other things have made some people angry, whether killing Euphie or abandoning the Order at Tokyo or what have you.

Magewolf

06-09-2008, 10:21 AM

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Yeah, I didn't really care for how things went down in the last minute. Especially the maniacal laughter. I'm hoping Zero has a good reason that he did it this way, but either way, the evil laughter was just unnecessarily silly and over-the-top and not in a good way.
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I think that Zero was actually saving Xing Ke from starting a war. Now the wedding is off and it is not his fault so Britannia can not really call for war.Britannia already wanted Zero and China can now claim that they can not act against him because he has Tian Zi.This gives both Xing Ke and Zero more time to plan.

mikedude

06-09-2008, 03:08 PM

Perhaps my memory fails me, but... nobody at Ashford seems to notice that Lelouch has up and disappeared?

something

06-09-2008, 04:17 PM

Perhaps my memory fails me, but... nobody at Ashford seems to notice that Lelouch has up and disappeared?
They're no doubt used to him doing that after all this time. And he hasn't been gone very long - in fact I'm betting from the Million Zero March to the end of 9, barely two days have passed.

pianocello

06-14-2008, 02:33 AM

I'm up to ep 8 now. I'm still rather wary about the direction of the show and at this point, I feel that it's not certain that they can pull off a good ending but we'll see...

Things I like so far this season:
(1)Cecile (HOT!)
(2)Harem anime!
(3)Not as much angst as the last few episodes of the 1st season (at least I hope it continues that way).

Things I don't like so far:
(1)Suzaku being an ass.
(2)Nina (she needs to die)
(3)No Euphemia
(4)No nipples (yet)

leongsh

06-15-2008, 02:34 PM

Lelouch bit off a bit more than he could chew as certain events did not go as planned.

But before then...

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/4655/vlcsnap2817451ym0.png
http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/7783/vlcsnap2817800sm4.png

:sdsmiley: C.C. and her Cheese-kun (and family) :sdsmiley:

The episode ends with Zero and the Order pinned back in their new headquarters while the Chinese forces surround them with the Rounds hovering, observing and ready to act. Lelouch is cornered. What's his next move? He picks up a call at Ashford O_O What the!? A clone at Ashford? That's how the episode ended. Now, I'm downright curious as to what over-the-top move was done to have a clone/imposter of his at Ashford.

Fencedude

06-15-2008, 04:33 PM

Haha oh wow. This episode was epic in every way.

something

06-15-2008, 07:29 PM

Episode 10:

- Oh things start out so well for Lulu. This won't last. At least he's smart enough to get Kaguya together with Tian Zi right away to try and calm her down.
- Also, cheese-kun stickers in the truck = win. God I love CC.
- OH GOD. Tian Zi is so cute. She's also chilled out really, really quickly, which reflects well on her. Lulu is already down to talking business.
- Pouty Kallen seeing CC and Lulu together <3 <3 <3
- Damnit Lulu, told you you should have gotten Xing Ke on your side ahead of time. He's about to wreck your shit...
- Kallen vs Xing Ke! Except she's low on supplies. And confident she'll win, and just like Lulu that means she's in trouble.
- Yep ;_; Kallen is... CAPTURED! Oh no! However, we get one of the best moment from Lulu yet... real concern for Kallen. Real concern, stated for all to hear. He will find a way to save her! Do it, Lulu!
- Oh fuck yeah. Diethard proposes retreat, leaving Kallen behind for the larger organization. Lulu hesitates... and makes his choice. About face! Save Kallen! <3
- Huh, how did Suzaku miss the fact that that was CC next to Lulu in Anya's picture?
- Oh man. Xing Ke was so the wrong guy to screw over. Lulu's smarts and Suzaku's battle skill combined in one man - all he lacks is time. But with the Eunuchs turning on him right before the end, Lulu may yet have a chance. Of course, they did call the Rounds for help instead...
- ::blinks:: Lulu has a doppelganger? Haha wtf? Back in Ashford, there's Lulu, fielding a call about Millay. Wtf? We haven't met anyone with THAT ability yet, and only Rollo is really there to do that for him. Not sure what Viletta is up to.

That felt like it ended way too fast. Need 11! I can't really draw any conclusions from the preview... Must see what happppppppens~~~

Edit: looking at the preview more closely... CC in a knightmare. Orange meets with VV (time to get a Geass? I hope not). Anya <3. Shirleyservice. Something bad happening to CC.

HitokiriShadow

06-17-2008, 12:05 AM

Yeah, not working with Xing Ke seems to be coming back to bite Lulu in the ass. He seems to still have something up his sleeve but this is still hardly an ideal situation to be in.

I'm really curious what's going on with "Lulu" appearing back at Ashford at the end.

Sorrow's Companion

06-17-2008, 11:28 PM

I'm really curious what's going on with "Lulu" appearing back at Ashford at the end.

I'm a go out on a limb and say it's Sayoko acting as his double. There was talk of Diethart using his own discretion with her. Sounds like his doing.

Fencedude

06-18-2008, 01:36 AM

Rhodes

06-18-2008, 01:44 AM

that would imply that he knows who zero really is then... i dont think he does.

Fencedude

06-18-2008, 01:57 AM

ArcticMech

06-18-2008, 06:17 AM

that would imply that he knows who zero really is then... i dont think he does.

Its worth noting though that Sayoko now DOES know who Zero is.

...regardless the entire theory is completely insane, of course.

But then again, this is Geass, so the crazier the idea the more likely it becomes.

Code Geass definitely produces the most wtf moments, so anything is possible - except for that damn Suzaka not dying :laugh:.

Sorrow's Companion

06-18-2008, 09:53 PM

Fencedude

06-19-2008, 02:38 AM

But Suzaku's the best part of the anime.:P

Hahahaha!

Wait, that was a joke, right?

Buster Blader 126

06-19-2008, 08:04 PM

Yeah, I'm really curious about that "other" Lelouch. Where did he come from? My first thought was that Jeremiah has something to do with it (we don't know if he's had any new mods), but now that I think of it, probably not.

I also found it somewhat surprising how Lelouch actually decided to fight it out to get Kallen back, despite Dietrich's suggestions of retreating.

musouka

06-19-2008, 08:46 PM

But Suzaku's the best part of the anime.:P

Hahahaha!

Wait, that was a joke, right?

Suzaku is the best part of the anime, though!

Fencedude

06-19-2008, 08:48 PM

Suzaku is the best part of the anime, though!

In alternate reality backwardsverse, maybe.

Sorrow's Companion

06-19-2008, 09:50 PM

But Suzaku's the best part of the anime.:P

Hahahaha!

Wait, that was a joke, right?

Okay, he's not exactly the best part. That would be CC, Villetta, Cornelia, Euphie, Milly, Cecile, Lakshata, Anya, Nunnaly, and the empress chick. Then there's Lloyd, Guilleford, Toudou and Gino. But Suzaku's a pretty good part of it.

something

06-19-2008, 09:52 PM

Okay, he's not exactly the best part. That would be CC, Villetta, Cornelia, Euphie, Milly, Cecile, Lakshata, Anya, Nunnaly, and the empress chick.
Tian Zi!

Also, no love for Kaguya? ;_;

musouka

06-19-2008, 10:19 PM

Suzaku is the best part of the anime, though!

In alternate reality backwardsverse, maybe.

I'm not wrong, it's the rest of the world that's mistaken!

ArcticMech

06-19-2008, 10:40 PM

Sorrow's Companion

06-19-2008, 11:10 PM

Okay, he's not exactly the best part. That would be CC, Villetta, Cornelia, Euphie, Milly, Cecile, Lakshata, Anya, Nunnaly, and the empress chick.
Tian Zi!

Also, no love for Kaguya? ;_;

Tian Zi, I can't believe I forgot my new favorite loli's name. Thanks.

But no Kaguya love. She is just annoying. She's almost as bad as Shirley.

I will say as long as Kallen shows up and doesn't talk, she gets on the list as well. When she opens her mouth it ruins it all.

Solid Slap

06-19-2008, 11:26 PM

Sorrow's Companion

06-19-2008, 11:29 PM

Solid Slap

06-19-2008, 11:31 PM

I will say as long as Kallen shows up and doesn't talk, she gets on the list as well. When she opens her mouth it ruins it all.

Sir (Ma'am?), you are officially on my shit list. Prepare yourself :devil:

No, anything but that.:sd:

At least I didn't put her on Nina's level. Even I'm not that cruel.

Somehow I always forget about Nina, almost like my brain doesn't want to acknowledge her existence. I have a weekly discussion about Geass with a friend of mine, and he always links me to "that" Nina picture...you know the one.

HitokiriShadow

06-20-2008, 01:42 AM

Nina's emo facial contortions and general battiness are amusing, but she's rather low on my list as well. And by low, I mean she's not on it. Kaguya is number one for me. But a C.C. or Kallen is good too. And Tian Zi is adorable.

something

06-20-2008, 08:37 AM

something

06-20-2008, 08:38 AM

Kaguya is a riot. The one person Lelouche can't figure out. :laugh:
And if you ask me, the one person who has him figured out better than anyone.

Sorrow's Companion

06-20-2008, 10:15 AM

Solid Slap

06-20-2008, 10:35 AM

I will say as long as Kallen shows up and doesn't talk, she gets on the list as well. When she opens her mouth it ruins it all.
Sir (Ma'am?), you are officially on my shit list. Prepare yourself :devil:
I'll join you. Shall I bring the torches or the pitchforks?

Yes, I would bring my own, but I ran out of money when I pre-ordered the LE to the first part of the first season.

Buster Blader 126

06-20-2008, 10:48 AM

I will say as long as Kallen shows up and doesn't talk, she gets on the list as well. When she opens her mouth it ruins it all.

*sharpens knives*

:P

ArcticMech

06-20-2008, 11:55 AM

Kaguya is a riot. The one person Lelouche can't figure out. :laugh:
And if you ask me, the one person who has him figured out better than anyone.

All she does is say how great he is. She's a low rent version of Sakura.

Her seemingly unwavering faith in Lelouche is but only a part of her character. She's been quite a valuable member of the crew in their recent dealings with the Chinese Federation. Certainly more valuable than someone like Tamaki.

something

06-20-2008, 03:10 PM

DiGiKerot

06-20-2008, 03:31 PM

Her seemingly unwavering faith in Lelouche is but only a part of her character. She's been quite a valuable member of the crew in their recent dealings with the Chinese Federation. Certainly more valuable than someone like Tamaki.
Kaguya is the number one most underestimated character in the entire show. She didn't show it at first, but the more you see her the more obvious it is that she is magnificently competent and capable.

That, and the more you see her, the more obvious it becomes that the animation staff absolutely love her. The level of animation Kaguya shows on a regular basis is way beyond that of the rest of the cast, a fact that I frequently find way too amusing. I mean, just look at the way she gets between the two parties in Episode 9 - she doesn't so much as step between, rather she twirls into place. Absolutely adorable.

something

06-20-2008, 03:43 PM

I mean, just look at the way she gets between the two parties in Episode 9 - she doesn't so much as step between, rather she twirls into place. Absolutely adorable.
I loved that. Like, epic mega loved it. And it embodied perfectly her cute side and her incredibly competent side. She saved the situation with style.

Fencedude

06-20-2008, 04:39 PM

Westlo

06-20-2008, 05:43 PM

Certainly more valuable than someone like Tamaki.

Tamaki's a loud useless idiot who more than likely will end up dying some point this series so that's not exactly saying much.

ArcticMech

06-20-2008, 06:12 PM

Certainly more valuable than someone like Tamaki.

Tamaki's a loud useless idiot who more than likely will end up dying some point this series so that's not exactly saying much.

That was setting the bar very low with that example. May he have a swift death - for our sake.

Fencedude

06-20-2008, 06:18 PM

Certainly more valuable than someone like Tamaki.

Tamaki's a loud useless idiot who more than likely will end up dying some point this series so that's not exactly saying much.

Actually at this point I'm pretty sure Tamaki will live, simply for the sheer idiocy of the concept.

Fencedude

06-22-2008, 04:18 PM

Haha, oh wow.

Certain people were spot on about the identity of Lulu's double. God thats hilarious.

Mostly a battle episode, and quite good, and the ending is lulz. Poor Lulu can never catch a break.

something

06-22-2008, 04:53 PM

Episode 11:

- "Lulu" is, as some had guessed, Sayoko, with some sort of weird ass mask that lets her assume his face. I don't know why, but out of all the technological craziness we've seen so far, for some reason this strikes me as the most outlandish. :sd: Rollo chides her for being "too nice" and outperforming the real Lulu. Then they meet with Viletta, who tells them about the bad situation in China.
- And getting worse, because the eunuchs have decided they're willing to abandon Tian Zi, and simply bury her and the Order under the mountain they're hiding in.
- Xing Ke of course says screw that, but Gino holds him back. And Kallen is strapped down with Suzaku watching over her. DIE SUZAKU, DIE!
- More concern from Lulu... CC offers to go out, but he tells her to get away if things get too bad. She tells him to do the same.
- It's also nice to put Lulu's apparent ruthlessness in perspective - hearing his conversation with the Chinese eunuchs really does that. Whatever dirty means he's employed, he's rainbows and sunshine compared to some.
- And things go badly indeed. Gino keeps Xing Ke busy, Anya decimates the rebel Chinese forces, Nina suggests they use a cannon that could level the whole mountain in one shot (thankfully Lloyd declines :sd: )... yeah, not good.
- And Xing Ke's mech, protecting Tian Zi from Chinese fire, is about to break down when Xing Ke calls out for someone, anyone, to save Tian Zi. It's Zero that answers his call =D
- BWHAHAH! Fuck, Lulu, I want ot have your BABIES. His big fancy new Knightmare saves them, and then he does these deliciously hilarious poses as he takes the incoming fire and then blows a chunk of the enemy forces away in one shot. Haha, I love the absurd oneupsmanship with the Knightmares. Every few episodes it's like a new generation pops up.
- And Lulu does what I was hoping for - tells Xing Ke to join forces with him. Not as a servant, but as the future ruler of China.
- JUST AS PLANNED! Lulu leaks his earlier discussion with the eunuchs throughout China, and revolts occur all over the Federation. Just the nudge the oppressed citizenry needed. Schneizel (who somehow STILL seems like an okay guy... in fact I'm almost convinced he really does care about his people, unless he's hiding a ruthless side REALLY well) says that without the support of the people, the Eunuchs are not a proper negotiating partner. Brittania retreats.
- A huge victory, with one catch - Kallen is in Britannian custody, having been moved off the Eunuchs' ship.
- "Recreate CC's powers" for Orange? Oh god. ...I still really, really don't look forward to Orange's role in this season. I just so don't care about or like him, bleh.
- Bwhahaha. Diethard suggests having Tianzi marry a Japanese, but all the women object, even CC. Lulu is at a loss as to how to proceed... he even asks for advice from Shirley XD! Oh Lulu, you can bring down an empire, but you're still clueless about love. Also, Shirley is hilarious.
- BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHH! Lulu tells Tian Zi her future is her own, and his speech about the power of their hearts had me dyyyying with laughter. Fucking awesome.
- But back at home... Shirley runs into Sayoko-Lulu before Sayoko has had time to hear about their last conversation. Sayoko, frantic, takes drastic action. Chuu~~ !!!!!!!!! Ahahahah!
- O_O Oh that's some niiiiiice CCservice. And we see the next stage of his plan - dealing with the Order (It's going to be confusing having two groups referred to as the Order...) responsible for creating Geass users. Sounds like CC was the previous master of this Order, and VV is the current.
- Meanwhile, Lulu doesn't know "he" kissed Shirley, and Anya and Gino have joined Ashford o_O Oh god this gets weirder by the minute.

There's one potential development that I fear... someone going all mad scientist on Kallen and turning her into a sort of Orange Mk II and sending her against Zero. Oh god that would be a horrid, idiotic turn of events. I hope I can trust Sunrise not to pull something like that.

This was also a longer post than I expected :sd: But that was such a great episode, in just about every way.

Edit: Oh my god. The preview. Ahahahahaha.

Edit2: Oh, and as I was making a sandwich I realized I totally forgot to mention something important... Anya and CC and the weird resonance that occurred when they clashed. Hmmmmm.

Nekoman

06-22-2008, 07:15 PM

BWHAHAH! Fuck, Lulu, I want ot have your BABIES. His big fancy new Knightmare saves them, and then he does these deliciously hilarious poses as he takes the incoming fire and then blows a chunk of the enemy forces away in one shot. Haha, I love the absurd oneupsmanship with the Knightmares. Every few episodes it's like a new generation pops up.

I couldn’t tell, but was it the Gawain? How’d he get it back?

It looked an awful lot like the Gawain, but I’m just wondering where it came from.

There's one potential development that I fear... someone going all mad scientist on Kallen and turning her into a sort of Orange Mk II and sending her against Zero. Oh god that would be a horrid, idiotic turn of events. I hope I can trust Sunrise not to pull something like that.

Why am I thinking that’s going to happen and then she’ll become crazy, somewhat like Four from Zeta Gundam, inevitably getting killed and then Lelouche mopes for a couple episodes.

something

06-22-2008, 07:38 PM

Fencedude

06-22-2008, 07:39 PM

[I couldn’t tell, but was it the Gawain? How’d he get it back?
Definitely something else. They give the name but I'd have to go back and check as I don't remember it offhand. Nina does note it seems to have an implementation of the Druid system.

Shinkirou.

Smaller than the Gawain, but more advanced. Single pilot only (controlled with KEYBOARDS!) Also has a "submarine" mode, which is how Lulu got back to Area 11

Fencedude

06-22-2008, 07:40 PM

There's one potential development that I fear... someone going all mad scientist on Kallen and turning her into a sort of Orange Mk II and sending her against Zero. Oh god that would be a horrid, idiotic turn of events. I hope I can trust Sunrise not to pull something like that.

Why am I thinking that’s going to happen and then she’ll become crazy, somewhat like Four from Zeta Gundam, inevitably getting killed and then Lelouche mopes for a couple episodes.

I think it'd be funny if the emperor Geass' Kallen and makes her the Knight of Eleven.

something

06-22-2008, 07:42 PM

I think it'd be funny if the emperor Geass' Kallen and makes her the Knight of Eleven.
Argh, bad, don't give them ideas.

Fencedude

06-22-2008, 07:44 PM

I think it'd be funny if the emperor Geass' Kallen and makes her the Knight of Eleven.
Argh, bad, don't give them ideas.

It'd be epic lulz.

Buster Blader 126

06-23-2008, 12:18 AM

No, anything but that.:sd:

At least I didn't put her on Nina's level. Even I'm not that cruel.

Somehow I always forget about Nina, almost like my brain doesn't want to acknowledge her existence. I have a weekly discussion about Geass with a friend of mine, and he always links me to "that" Nina picture...you know the one.

Nina's emo facial contortions and general battiness are amusing, but she's rather low on my list as well. And by low, I mean she's not on it.

Am I the only person who even remotely likes Nina?

(Don't answer that question.)

Albeit it's purely on a superficial level, I'll admit. I'm just in love with her makeover this season, and in my opinion, she really looks quite attractive. I blame her new hairstyle, as its weirdness gives her a bit of a sexy look, in my opinion. Unlike most of you (ok, everybody here), I'll take as much sexy Nina as Sunrise throws at us.

All I do is that I just ignore the fact that she's a bigoted psycho-lesbian with a fetish for Euphemia and mad contortionist skills. It's actually not that hard, if you try.

XD

I mean, just look at the way she gets between the two parties in Episode 9 - she doesn't so much as step between, rather she twirls into place. Absolutely adorable.
I loved that. Like, epic mega loved it. And it embodied perfectly her cute side and her incredibly competent side. She saved the situation with style.

And then she proceeded to verbally rip Suzaku into tiny little shreds. It was absolutely magnificent.

My opinion of Kaguya has gone up quite a bit over the course of these last 2-3 episodes. Her haughtiness towards Suzaku in that scene was quite enjoyable, not to mention cute.

I'm starting to get quite tired, so I'll hopefully post my thoughts on Episode 11 sometime later today.

HitokiriShadow

06-23-2008, 01:22 AM

Another new mech. :sd: But the whole Turn The People Against The Eunuchs plan was nice. It was also very amusing to see the girls gang up on Diethard's plan for Tianzi.

Looks like we can expect to see a decent amount of Gino and Anya in the next few episodes. More Anya certainly can't be a bad thing.

I was wondering what the point of the whole Luloko thing at the beginning was but then they showed us at the end. Sayoko just brought a few complications to Lulu's school life...

Nekoman

06-23-2008, 11:24 AM

Videl

06-23-2008, 02:06 PM

I think it'd be funny if the emperor Geass' Kallen and makes her the Knight of Eleven.
Argh, bad, don't give them ideas.

It'd be epic lulz.

Been reading AnimeSuki?

that's their main idea along with lulu having to kill her off

tbf if they killed of Kallen, Sunrise wouldn't have much of a Head Office left after the fans are done with it

She's hardly Flay Alster ;)

DiGiKerot

06-23-2008, 03:15 PM

I think it'd be funny if the emperor Geass' Kallen and makes her the Knight of Eleven.
Argh, bad, don't give them ideas.

It'd be epic lulz.

Been reading AnimeSuki?

that's their main idea along with lulu having to kill her off

I don't think it's really necessary to have - it seems like the most likely outcome from this. I mean, they have her and her Knightmare, not to mention the fact that the power balance is shifting towards Team Lulu with the China situation and the new mecha. It wouldn't surprise me too much if we were to get Orange arc inserted around now with Lulu back in Japan (particularly since Villetta is presently in the picture) - a largely mecha-less story somewhat mirroring the Mao arc in R1, and for Karen to make her reappearence shortly afterwards.

With the present set-up, it's probably makes the most sense (given that Suzaku doesn't appear to have turned up at Ashford with Anya and Gino, the nature of the Emporors Geass and the present power-balance). That's not to mention the fact that Suzaku would probably want to do it just to mess with Lulus head.

Then again, you can never really tell with Sunrise...

Sorrow's Companion

06-23-2008, 09:40 PM

And people thought I was insane for saying Sayoko was Lelouch's double.

I didn't like Zero very much, but he's moving toward my hate list for even thinking of pairing Tian Zi with Tamaki. That alone is unforgivable.

But what the hell is going to happen when Lloyd gets his hands on Gurren. Just think of what he could come up with for Lancelot after he studies that.

Velmeran

06-24-2008, 12:05 AM

In the preview for Episode 12, who was it that dropped down the vent? (I wanna say 24:18ish mark)

Fencedude

06-24-2008, 12:06 AM

In the preview for Episode 12, who was it that dropped down the vent? (I wanna say 24:18ish mark)

By all appearances Cornelia

Westlo

06-24-2008, 04:22 AM

I think it'd be funny if the emperor Geass' Kallen and makes her the Knight of Eleven.
Argh, bad, don't give them ideas.

It'd be epic lulz.

Been reading AnimeSuki?

Anyone else hope the poster Dann gets hit by a truck? Than again that would involve him going outside the house and he can't complain about C.C if he goes outside...

Fencedude

06-24-2008, 04:33 AM

Anyone else hope the poster Dann gets hit by a truck? Than again that would involve him going outside the house and he can't complain about C.C if he goes outside...

I don't actually read Animesuki.

My hopes for Geass lie firmly on the side of what will provide me with the most lulz, logic be damned!

Code Geass is the most epically hilarious show in ages.

ndm

06-24-2008, 04:39 AM

I think it'd be funny if the emperor Geass' Kallen and makes her the Knight of Eleven.

Argh, now that you mentioned it I can't get the idea out my head. It's too poetic a storyline - Lelouch the whole way through has turned Britannians to his side using his Geass, and for the emperor to do the same thing back has a nice symmetry to it. But I really don't want it to happen, since I love the Kallen x Lelouch moments and that would mean we wouldn't get any more until the end (when love conquers all and he breaks the Geass on her, restoring her memories - either that or he has to kill her, it's hard to tell with this series).

I'm not a fan of Orange, so I'm sorry to see he'll be returning - he was amusing as comic relief in the first season, but I don't really see why they keep having him come back. He's as bad as Gauron in Full Metal Panic. Maybe CC can lay the smackdown on him this time once and for all.

Westlo

06-24-2008, 04:44 AM

Videl

06-24-2008, 05:15 AM

Anyone else hope the poster Dann gets hit by a truck? Than again that would involve him going outside the house and he can't complain about C.C if he goes outside...

I don't actually read Animesuki.

Read the first page of the episode 11 thread, his first post is a perfect example of why he shouldn't be allowed to breed, though that really shouldn't be a problem anyway...

i genarlly skip the first 20 pages to let the fanbhoys have their say before i jump in anyway :D

it's like trying to fight a hurricane, even if you have evidence to prove otherwise

leongsh

06-24-2008, 05:16 AM

Code Geass is the most epically hilarious show in ages.
I so agree with that. It's all about the cheesy cliffhanger-after-cliffhanger audacious over-the-top gamesmanship. It's a riot to watch.

thedigitalsin

06-24-2008, 05:53 AM

Am I the only person who even remotely likes Nina?

I lean towards slight dislike for her, and that's only because she fucks tables. Without that, she would have fallen into the "deserves a cunt punt" category.

Buster Blader 126

06-29-2008, 01:54 PM

And if the Shirley situation wasn't enough....

Sayoko: Lelouch-sama, about your schedule tomorrow...
Lelouch: Schedule?
Rolo: Sayoko made some easy promises to meet with other people.
I was told to keep the relationships smooth.
Lelouch: Guess I have no choice.
*Rolo and Sayoko talk about her occupation/title*
Lelouch: Sayoko!! This schedule....
Sayoko: Assuming you get three hours of sleep, I've arranged appointments with 108 different ladies. 14 are on standby. Dates are in a six-month waiting list...
Me: XD

Way to keep it smooth, Sayoko. :sweat: :bowsmiley:

Sorrow's Companion

06-29-2008, 02:21 PM

I wonder how many of these SP people that Orange-kun is looking for there are. We know Sayoko, and given their reactions to geass and CC, Anya and Suzaku are most likely two more.

And it's about damn time they brought my Cornelia back. She's looking hotter than ever.

I can't wait to see what Lloyd can come up with now that he has the Guren. Lancelot is about to become as overpowered as it gets.

Buster Blader 126

06-29-2008, 04:30 PM

Huzzah! Cornelia's BACK! :sdsmiley:

And I must say, I'm really liking her new look. She still has that sophisticated look, yet it's like she's even more beautiful. Some of us will sure like this.

As for the episode overall, I have to say, it was quite fun to watch. Now that Sayoko actually talks, I'm actually getting to like her, especially during the beginning of the episode. And now we know how that twirling Lelouch scene was possible. (Seeing that in the preview really made me go "what the fuck???") :blush: Also, seeing a pissed Shirley was very entertaining, not to mention a little creepy. I can't find the right words to describe her voice at that moment, but damn, I loved it. It's funny how Lelouch can plan out such elaborate strategies, but he can't seem to figure out how he royally screwed up his current situation with Shirley.

Also, more fun random school events/hijinks, courtesy of Milly. I love it when the series has these kinds of events, because for me, there isn't much else that beats mindless entertainment like this. Sayoko continues to shine in this episode, with her making Lelouch look completely out of character. I couldn't help but laugh during the scene where she's twirling in the air while fireworks go off; it just looks so ridiculous. Not to mention that Anya actually goes and searches for Lelouch with her Knightmare, causing everybody at the Britannia military meeting to freak out and sortie their own Knightmare Frames! And if only the real Lelouch went up against the Fantasy Seduction Team... XD

There's some more character development between Lelouch and Shirley, at last! That was a cute scene, with Shirley pulling on his cheeks after she tells him to close his eyes. Lelouch acted a little flustered, too. Could it be?...

Despite all the fun times, further plot development occurs. Anya notices both Lelouches when she broke into the building to snatch him, and in the midst of all the craziness, Cornelia discovers Bartley and his crew, and he states that at this rate, the world will be set onto a path of destruction. That would probably be Jeremiah, I'm assuming?

And damn, a Geass Canceller? How Jeremiah will be used at this point on will prove to be very interesting indeed....

And poor Shirley. Poor, poor Shirley....:(

And it's about damn time they brought my Cornelia back. She's looking hotter than ever.

Cornelia doesn't really strike me as the hot-type. In terms of my personal ranking of females based on looks ("cute/pretty/beautiful/hot"), I see her more as beautiful than hot.

Though it's all a matter of opinion and perspective, really.

I can't wait to see what Lloyd can come up with now that he has the Guren. Lancelot is about to become as overpowered as it gets.

Oh God, I dread the moment when that happens, as interesting as it might be. Only time will tell.

And on a random note, when Sayoko does that first twirl in the air, how the hell does her hat stay on her head? :P

something

06-29-2008, 05:35 PM

Episode 12:

- Rollo is jealous, Sayoko has Lulu booked with about 100 dates, Lulu's in a pinch, and Viletta looks on confused. :sd: I don't know what exactly Lulu told Viletta (other than about Ougi), but she seems to be cooperating with a remarkably minor amount of bitterness or anger.
- Ahaha, using his Knightmare to go between dates. This is getting bad for Lulu. Oh Geass, I love when you're being clever and dramatic and action packed, but I love the absurd silliness as well.
- Oooh new Britannian characters. And they're talking war with China. Also, Knight of One!
- CORNELIA!!!
- Oooh. Nunnaly and Kallen...
- And Lulu is going to set himself up with Viletta to avoid dragging someone else in. Hahah, this wil be great.
- "Lulu, no matter how much of a failure you are as a person... No, exactly because you are a failure, I need to straighten you out!" Oh poor, poor Shirley. She just has no idea whatsoever who she's involving herself with. I've always felt bad for the poor girl =(
- TOKI WO TOMARE! Lol Rollo. Lollo! Oh Rollo must love being in a confined space with Lulu :sd;
- This is too hilarious. Millay vs Lulu, battle of wits!
- HALLO FANSERVICE.
- XD!!!!!! Anya sorties in Mordred to find Lulu and all of Area 11 goes on alert for a terrorist attack XD
- "...dame?" Oh god, Anya. But now she knows there are two Lulus. She is definitely one of the people Lulu needs to fear most right now.
- And things get really sweet between Lulu and Shirley by the end. I'm going to miss Millay too =(

...Too sweet to last, obviously. Holy shit, Geass Canceler. Fuck yeah, that's not a twist I was expecting. Geass Immunity, sure, or a way to physically turn the geass on Lelouche, sure. But completely reverting it? Just think of all the people Lulu has had to Geass to forget they saw him doing something suspicious. Now I'm trying to think of every major character he geassed and what a cancellation would do.

Oh god this is going to get ugly. Want moooooooar.

Edit: wait, if you cancel a geass, can he re-geass? Or are they geass immune now? Interesting...

Sorrow's Companion

06-29-2008, 07:58 PM

I don't know what exactly Lulu told Viletta (other than about Ougi), but she seems to be cooperating with a remarkably minor amount of bitterness or anger.

I think she's just so afraid of losing her status if people found out one of the hardcore purist was boinking an 11, she'll do anything to keep it a secret. I may be mistaken, but I think she was made a noble. She doesn't want to give that up.

HitokiriShadow

06-29-2008, 08:19 PM

Oh Sayoko, you amuse me so. She has... interesting interpretations of Lulu's character. And then Millay leaves Ashford academy with a quite a bang. I wonder what role she'll play from here on out. I don't expect her to just disappear or not do anything other than an occasional weather report. I hope we see more of Miya... I don't think she's a one off character and I liked the little bit we saw of her.

More Anya is always a good thing and her lack of common sense amuses me... and paid off for her. She seemed to see the second Lelouch and she probably knows the significance of that location...

Cornelia is finally back! And she's aware of the Geass stuff and going after this new organization that popped up. She should be an interesting wild card. While she undoubtedly holds a grudge with Lelouch (their reunion should be interesting), she's definitely not 100% on Brittania's side either. She has her own objectives and she's about to learn of whatever this terrible thing Bartely has been working on, so she may decide to start targeting some major Britannian players soon.

And oh boy, Jeramiah is returning to the stage and he has a most interesting power: a Cancellation Geass. And he promptly removes the block and rewrites on Shirley's memory without knowing it or what potential disaster he could be sending to Zero. Ha, wow, I can't wait to see how this plays out.