[Dann of Thursday]

Originally Posted by kipzizz

/spoilers ahoy, that spoiler sign-thingie isn't working rn or smth apparently :

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Hum, they left the Mao part out completely from the first one? Surprised at that; not only his arc affected Shirley's, but it was also intertwined with C.C's, and that was the first time we took a glimpse at her past (and how eventually Geass does screw up one's life)
I felt like his story had a huge impact in S1, and it also led to one of the most iconic C.C/Lelouch scenes in the rooftop. You ask me, they shouldn't wait till the second movie to include that one (and apparently, that's not even sure?) but I'm eager to see the new additions.

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Well, I mean in the grand scheme of things the arc doesn't do all that much for the overall plot that excising it doesn't hurt things too much.
You can still convey the necessary hints towards what overusing the Geass can do in another manner and the summary indicates they haven't completely dropped the Shirley plot. Just seemingly moved it a bit.

I am going to miss it though because, as you said, it led to some great character moments between Lelouch and C.C. as well as giving us more of a look into her character.

Which makes me worry that she'll end up not mattering much as these go one aside from the parts she's necessary for.

It does make me wonder how they'll adapt the rest and what they may cut out for the future. With the Mao stuff cut, that brings us to around 13 episodes adapted,
4 cut with 33 left to do. I can certainly think of some R2 stuff you could cut like Cupid day (though that did have an important moment with Lelouch and Shirley which humanized him quite well).

There's also the new material of course.

It does make me wonder if that means they included the cave scene with C.C.
as well as everything with Kallen's mother. They weren't mentioned as being skipped so I'll presume they're in.

Originally Posted by blakstealth

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SHIRLEY MUST LIVE plz

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I don't think they can do it. Her death was sort of the trigger for the series heading to its ending for Lelouch.

What's more, while these films are likely intended to introduce new fans before the new project comes as well as give some new stuff for fans before the new project,
I very much doubt they'd have it so the the new project would outright invalidate the original series.

They'll likely get to her death. After all, her memories still get written over by Charles.