Code Geass (Generic discussion thread)

[ryaken]

The twist of Lulu's power, being able to use it only once per person, makes the situation more critical. CLAMP definitely knows how to create these special situations well. Though, there's still a lot of uncertainty, but its stimulating the plot and keeping me interested.

Lulu against Suzaku seems like the way it is going, but its feels like a bittersweet road and I'm not positive about it. Thankfully, there's some mellow scenes with the class reps to fill between Lulu's intense actions. Episode 3 didn't have the critical situations as 4, but it's fitting for Sunrise.

Some speculations. Lulu seemed that he wanted Clovis's death on the news, but some Brittanian's wanted a coverup, and then others didn't. Which group does it hurt to have established that Clovis was murdered? It looks like there are a few factions who are or will be fighting; I'm curious about their plans/motives. To me, the rebels don't have thier act together, the elevens in the miliatary have their issues, Lulu has sound and vicious strategies, and Brittania just wants to keep their stronghold, or what they would call peace. Situation is ready to explode.

ep4

Spoiler:

I also have some issues with the appearance of C.C. Where did she come from to sneak into the clubhouse? How was she not noticed wandering around, or is she more mystical/ethereal?

Ah, so many good things to find out. It may have some sketchy parts, but Geass is very mysterious with its details.

[Dark`]

Originally Posted by Deathkillz

erm but how did lulu control the maid in ep 3 to play that tape recorder over the phone in order to trick karen? he wasnt making eye contact with her at all...

The same post you quoted explains how.

Originally Posted by Li Jianliang

Rules observed thus far:

- The user must give the command verbally. However, the power of Geass will control the victim for the duration of what the user's command indicates, so the victim may still act under the power's influence even when direct eye contact is broken.

So most likely when Lelouch went to bring the change of clothes for Karen, he Geassed Sayako and told her to call the phone there and play the tape recording. Since the power of Geass remains until the "victim" completes his or her order(s), Sayako remained under Lelouch's influence until she finished playing the recording and hung up. Direct eye contact is only needed to initiate Geass.

Originally Posted by ryaken

The twist of Lulu's power, being able to use it only once per person, makes the situation more critical. CLAMP definitely knows how to create these special situations well. Though, there's still a lot of uncertainty, but its stimulating the plot and keeping me interested.

Eh? Unless I'm mistaken, CLAMP's influence only extends as far as character design. I was under the impression that they don't have anything to do with the story itself.

[Deathkillz]

Originally Posted by Dark`

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So most likely when Lelouch went to bring the change of clothes for Karen, he Geassed Sayako and told her to call the phone there and play the tape recording. Since the power of Geass remains until the "victim" completes his or her order(s), Sayako remained under Lelouch's influence until she finished playing the recording and hung up. Direct eye contact is only needed to initiate Geass.

oh right...missed that part
yep they are turning into death note rules

[Sevaasu]

Originally Posted by Dark`

The same post you quoted explains how.



So most likely when Lelouch went to bring the change of clothes for Karen, he Geassed Sayako and told her to call the phone there and play the tape recording. Since the power of Geass remains until the "victim" completes his or her order(s), Sayako remained under Lelouch's influence until she finished playing the recording and hung up. Direct eye contact is only needed to initiate Geass.

very good.....and on that note....god bless those perverted minds of japan, ....even though CLAMP is an all girls team from which i last heard

[SuperAsuradaGundam]

Originally Posted by ryaken

The twist of Lulu's power, being able to use it only once per person, makes the situation more critical. CLAMP definitely knows how to create these special situations well. Though, there's still a lot of uncertainty, but its stimulating the plot and keeping me interested.

Lulu against Suzaku seems like the way it is going, but its feels like a bittersweet road and I'm not positive about it. Thankfully, there's some mellow scenes with the class reps to fill between Lulu's intense actions. Episode 3 didn't have the critical situations as 4, but it's fitting for Sunrise.

Some speculations. Lulu seemed that he wanted Clovis's death on the news, but some Brittanian's wanted a coverup, and then others didn't. Which group does it hurt to have established that Clovis was murdered? It looks like there are a few factions who are or will be fighting; I'm curious about their plans/motives. To me, the rebels don't have thier act together, the elevens in the miliatary have their issues, Lulu has sound and vicious strategies, and Brittania just wants to keep their stronghold, or what they would call peace. Situation is ready to explode.

ep4

Spoiler:

I also have some issues with the appearance of C.C. Where did she come from to sneak into the clubhouse? How was she not noticed wandering around, or is she more mystical/ethereal?

Ah, so many good things to find out. It may have some sketchy parts, but Geass is very mysterious with its details.

It seems like that the purists are similar to the Nazis in which they believed that they are the descendents of the superior race of the Arayians (Recall the FMA movie). It is possible that Leouch's father, the king of Britannia is a Purists and is similar to Hitler in the aspect that they (the purists) are the superior race of the world. Heck that might be their excuse to take over Japan, which I wonder why?

[Sinestra]

Originally Posted by ryaken

The twist of Lulu's power, being able to use it only once per person, makes the situation more critical. CLAMP definitely knows how to create these special situations well. Though, there's still a lot of uncertainty, but its stimulating the plot and keeping me interested.

Lulu against Suzaku seems like the way it is going, but its feels like a bittersweet road and I'm not positive about it. Thankfully, there's some mellow scenes with the class reps to fill between Lulu's intense actions. Episode 3 didn't have the critical situations as 4, but it's fitting for Sunrise.

Some speculations. Lulu seemed that he wanted Clovis's death on the news, but some Brittanian's wanted a coverup, and then others didn't. Which group does it hurt to have established that Clovis was murdered? It looks like there are a few factions who are or will be fighting; I'm curious about their plans/motives. To me, the rebels don't have thier act together, the elevens in the miliatary have their issues, Lulu has sound and vicious strategies, and Brittania just wants to keep their stronghold, or what they would call peace. Situation is ready to explode.
Wow
ep4

Spoiler:

I also have some issues with the appearance of C.C. Where did she come from to sneak into the clubhouse? How was she not noticed wandering around, or is she more mystical/ethereal?

Ah, so many good things to find out. It may have some sketchy parts, but Geass is very mysterious with its details.

Couldnt have said it better i really like the fact that he can only use once on a person that keeps his powers from getting out of control and forces him to think of other methods to carry out his goals

Originally Posted by Sevaasu

very good.....and on that note....god bless those perverted minds of japan, ....even though CLAMP is an all girls team from which i last heard

Amen to that a perverted mind can make for intresting viewing
Wow i wasent sure Lelouch was really going to do it but he did he capped his half brother and like most nobility he went out crying little girl.
Also man Karen is pretty hot that shower scene was nice but the best part was how Lelouch played it cool. "by the way i can see everything. dont worry i wont tell anyone." its was just so nonchalant it add some flavor to the scene. Any predictions on romances if any were to occure?

[Omiane]

Lelouch is becoming cooler and cooler everytime I see him his crazy personality and his cool attitude is very appealing to me. But Why didnt he just tell Karen that it was him in Shinjuku.

[Darkman.exe213]

Well, Lelouch's commands did lead to the destruction of all the terrorists' mecha units. Besides, if Lelouch's secret was leaked to anyone at all, what would stop that person from reporting him?

[Nightengale]

Originally Posted by ryaken

Some speculations. Lulu seemed that he wanted Clovis's death on the news, but some Brittanian's wanted a coverup, and then others didn't. Which group does it hurt to have established that Clovis was murdered? It looks like there are a few factions who are or will be fighting; I'm curious about their plans/motives. To me, the rebels don't have thier act together, the elevens in the miliatary have their issues, Lulu has sound and vicious strategies, and Brittania just wants to keep their stronghold, or what they would call peace. Situation is ready to explode.

It really boils down to a few issues. The Purist Faction, aka Jeremiah and co. sounds noble and all regarding Clovis, but from how they've acted, it really looks like he's just using Clovis's death as an excuse to kill 2 birds with 1 stone, firstly by elevating himself by claiming he caught Clovis's killer and using Suzaku as an excuse to eradicate Elevens from the Military...perhaps even reducing Honourary Britiannian rights for his Purist beliefs. Needless to say...

Spoiler for Episode 4:

Now that his shameful acts were caught on tape clearly, I wonder what else he has to say about letting Suzaku go other than " I DON'T REMEMBER!! REALLY!!! Which boils down to his hypocricy against Patre.

[kauldron26]

do we know how many eps this is supposed to be??

[chupacabra]

Originally Posted by kauldron26

do we know how many eps this is supposed to be??

there isn't such info yet atm but i think we'll see like 26 or 52

[Shinndou]

52 episodes for this serie would be too much, in my opinion. I'd rather prefer this anime to last 26 episodes.

And by the way, some people here still mistake Geass for a CLAMP anime. CLAMP were merely involved in this. As some people have already stated, their only task was to create a few CONCEPT designs for a couple of characters. The mastermind behind this serie is Goro Taniguchi (director of s-CRY-ed, Planetes, Mugen no Ryvius, GUNxSWORD) and the actual character design adaptation is done by Takahiro Kimura (character designer of GUNxSWORD, Godannar, GaoGaiGar and other works).

Seriously guys, CLAMP has almost nothing to do with this anime. You could almost say that their name is shown in the opening solely to draw more people to watch this, but their actual involvement in the production, animation and direction of this anime is quite insignificant.

[kam7r]

hi

i think the background is a little weird 'coz lelouch are a french name,
same with Clovis who are the first French king and here it s about... Britain

... weird

[Sonhex]

Some info about upcoming episodes from Newtype and the Official site...

Spoiler for ep5:

'Princess and Witch'
In order to catch Zero, the Britannia troops start moving in earnest. In his room inside the Ashford Academy Lelouch meets the beautiful girl of the puzzle which he previously encountered (who gave him the power of Geass), C.C.

Suzaku is released and encounters the woman (Euphemia). Suzaku escorts Euphemia to shinjiyukugetsuto(?) which is involved in the battle of the Britannia pure blood troops.

Spoiler for ep6:

'The mask which is taken'
Suzaku transfers to the Ashford Academy. Lelouch rejoices at their meeting, but...

[Renegade334]

Spoiler for ep 5:

shinjiyukugetsuto(?)

Sounds a lot like:

Spoiler:

Shinjuku Ghetto

Although I wonder why the military - especially the purists - would go there unless there is some strife arising during a 'mop-up' operation involving them and the ever 'problematic' honorary Britannian soldiers and *someone* has to go to show who's the boss...and *someone else* just has to butt in with his usual self-righteousness.
Anyway, from the preview in ep4, it seems that it's indeed in

Spoiler:

the dilapidated ghetto that we're going to have a Jeremiah-Suzaku showdown...possibly in an arena-like, deserted stadium, like gladiators of old.

And, suffice it to say, I'm kinda rooting for

Spoiler:

Jeremiah to kick some Suzaku ass to downgrade that way overpowered Lancelot Knightmare Frame, although there is very little hope proffered to me. T_T

Whatever.

[nilsen]

okey, this is just awsome, everyone just have to follow this anime, its just unbelievable. I don't usaly like mecha, but this one is worth follow, just after this few releases we know its great deloped.

so let's have fun everyone...

[Omiane]

Well Gun X Sword was awesome so will this great story and great characters to back that up.

[kauldron26]

i really, really loved Gun X Sword... i dont know why it isnt more popular... the villian was so original... and the music was just phenomenal.

[Darkman.exe213]

Gun x Sword wasn't really that great in the beginning, and the director is known mostly for his older works: Planetes, Infinite Ryvius, and S-CRY-ed.

[Klashikari]

little offtopic (it is sure late to say things like this...)

Lelouche Lamperouge can be translated with 2 fashionable ways (be ready ! )
-TheLadle Redlamp (yup yup... way bigger than an spoon... with his eye, he will tear a part a ladle ! )
-TheEquivocal Redlamp (equivocal...with or without his batman suit? XD)


trust me... it's really difficult as a french native to not burst in laughter when any character try to pronounce his name... (oh gosh, his nickname is also a bit... well, you see the picture) at the very first time you watch it...

that note aside. [/offtopic]

well... even if Code Geass is not a blockbuster like the trio "kanon, death note, negima", it's really refreshing and interesting

i was really surprised (positively) about the mecha design : they are... well, less fancy, grotesque or "ultimately-extra-supreme" surreal. like thoses in FMP or such, the knightmare were "realistic" i would say ~~
indeed, lancelot is really gorgeous, but again, a bit too "gundam"-like (it's not wrong, but it is too much fancy, comparing with the other mecha)

the plot doesn't place any revolutionnate story, but Lelouche is damn fascinating (i'm not shocked with his design... yet, i really think he was drawn almost perfectly according his cunning, intelligent mind. physically, a mix of Kamui of X and Shinn of GSD)
and i hope he will not be screwed like Light in Death Note (beginning to be completely nuts because of his power, etc).

the serie itself has a great potential (there is some issues, with the british clichés and the imperialism / japan = victim. but we can shuffle/randomize the name, we wouldn't be surprised, so it's really trivial and rather not important at all), looking for it ! (lelouche is one of the top characters of this season ! )