Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 - The series' best combination of strategy and drama

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 - The Story of Rebellion and Its Depths

"Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2" is a TV anime series that was broadcast in 2008, produced by Sunrise and broadcast to Mainichi Broadcasting System, TBS, Animax, and BS-i. The original story is original to the anime, with the story concept by Ichiro Okouchi and Goro Taniguchi, who also served as director. It has a total of 25 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and tells a spectacular story that draws the viewer in.

story

The Holy Britannian Empire is a gigantic nation that controls one third of the world with its overwhelming military power and humanoid weapons called "Knightmare Frames". Japan was occupied by this empire and came to be called "Area 11". The Japanese people were derogatorily called "Elevens" and lived with their freedom, traditions, rights and pride taken away from them.

Meanwhile, the Black Knights, led by a masked man named Zero, signaled their rebellion. However, Zero disappeared during the great battle in the Tokyo Concession, leaving without revealing his true identity. A year later, Lelouch Lamperouge was living a boring life, but he decided to rebel against the Empire once again as Zero. In the year 2018 of the Imperial Calendar, the door to a new rebellion was opened.

Commentary

The story of "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2" begins as if to tear apart the peaceful days. Zero returns to Area 11, and the seeds of rebellion are once again lit in a world that seems to have regained a false normalcy. As a sequel to the first series, "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion," it depicts a new battle for Lelouch, who fought for the liberation of Japan as the masked demon "Zero." Although Lelouch's ambitions were once cut short by Suzaku, he reappears as "Zero" a year later. The story unfolds as to what his true identity is, and how a new rebellion will overturn the world.

cast

The cast of this work is impressive, with Jun Fukuyama as Lelouch Lamperouge, Takahiro Sakurai as Suzaku Kururugi, and Yukana as CC. Many other talented voice actors also participated, including Takahiro Mizushima as Rolo Lamperouge and Ami Koshimizu as Karen Kozuki. The performances that bring out the individuality of each character contribute to further deepening the story.

Main Staff

The director is Taniguchi Goro, assistant director Murata Kazuya, series composition is Ookouchi Ichirō, and assistant series composition is Yoshino Hiroyuki. The original character design is by CLAMP, and character design is by Kimura Takahiro. Additionally, nightmare design is by Yasuda Akira, Nakata Eiji, and Akutsu Junichi, while mecha and concept design are by Teraoka Kenji. The music is by Nakagawa Kotaro and Kuroishi Hitomi, and the sound directors are Urakami Yasuo and Izawa Motoi. The series is produced by Sunrise, with production by Mainichi Broadcasting System, Sunrise, and the Code Geass Production Committee.

Main Characters

Lelouch Lamperouge is a boy who attends Ashford Academy, a private high school in Area 11, and is the vice president of the student council with a sharp mind. He was captured by Suzaku during the Black Rebellion and had his memories altered by the Emperor of Britannia, but he was resurrected as a demon by CC and declared the establishment of the "United States of Japan". After that, he continued to narrow the siege of Britannia, such as by conquering the Chinese Federation and annihilating the Geass Feast, but he lost people close to him one after another, and was eventually expelled from the Black Knights due to Schneizel's machinations. However, having lost everything, Lelouch boarded the island of Kamine Island to defeat Emperor Charles, and with the power of the world of C, he defeated his father with his mother Marianne and silenced the collective unconscious itself. He was then born as the 99th Emperor of Britannia, Lelouch vi Britannia, to stand at the top of Britannia and the world.

Suzaku Kururugi is a boy who became Lelouch's childhood friend and greatest enemy. Due to his achievement in capturing Zero during the Black Rebellion, he was appointed as the Knight of Seven, a knight directly under the Emperor, and has superhuman fighting powers. Driven into a life-or-death situation in the battle with the Guren Seiten Hakkyokushiki, Suzaku fires a Freya bullet, destroying the Tokyo Concession. Having lost everything, he is ordered by Schneizel to assassinate Emperor Charles, but is defeated by the strongest knight, the Knight of One. However, his life is saved by Lelouch's intrusion, and after the Emperor is defeated by Lelouch in the C world, he becomes the Knight of Zero, the knight of the 99th Emperor, Lelouch.

CC is a mysterious girl who controls the power of Geass and has the ability of immortality. Her true identity is that she was an ordinary girl who became a slave long ago. After escaping from her employer, she is taken in by a sister who can be considered the previous CC, and is given the Geass ability of "being loved by everyone". However, this was a favor to forcefully inherit the power of immortality. CC, who has the ability to grant Geass and the power of immortality, appears at the Temple of Twilight to save Lelouch who is fighting the Britannian Emperor and to fulfill her wish to "die", but she changes her mind after hearing Lelouch's words, and loses her immortality and memories when escaping from the other dimension. Later, with the help of Marianne who was hiding inside Anya, she regains her memories, and after seeing off the last moments of her allies Charles and Marianne on Kamine Island, she stands by Lelouch as he sets out on a new path of asura.

Main Robot Items

In this work, humanoid weapons called Knightmare Frames play an important role. The Black Knights' Guren Type 2 Armor Type 1, Guren Kashou Type, Guren Seiten Hakkyoku Type, Mirage, Zangetsu, Tristan Divider, Vincent, Gekka, Burai, Akatsuki Direct Member Specification, Sutherland Kashou Type, and Sutherland Sieg appear. Also appearing are the Holy Britannian Empire's Lancelot Conquester, Lancelot Albion, Lancelot Frontier, Tristan, Mordred, Galahad, Vincent (Royal Guard Unit), Vincent Ward, Vincent for the Glausum Valkyrie Corps, Vincent Commander Unit, Gloucester, Portman II, Portman, Sutherland, Night Police, Gareth, and Percival. The Chinese Federation's Shenhu and Kouro, the EU Union's Panzer Hummel, the civilian MR1, and Siegfried are also important elements that add excitement to the story.

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode symbolize the development of the story, and are attractive titles that draw the viewer in. For example, "The Day the Demon Awakens," "The Japanese Independence Plan," "The Captive School," "The Execution Stand of Counterattack," "Knights of the Rounds," "Pacific Surprise Attack," "The Abandoned Mask," "A Million Miracles," "The Bride of the Forbidden Castle," "The Shining Time of the Divine Tiger," "The Power of Thought," "Love Attack!," "Assassin from the Past," "Geass Hunt," "The World of C," "Resolution No. 1 of the United Nations," "The Taste of Earth," "The Second Battle of Tokyo," "Betrayal," "Unqualified Emperor," "The Connection of Ragnarok," "Emperor Lelouch," "Schneizel's Mask," "The Skies of Damocles," "Re;," and more. Each episode has a different theme and development.

Related Titles

"Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2" is part of an overall series, and related works include "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion", "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion STAGE24&25 Special", "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion DVD Magazine", "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion SPECIAL EDITION BLACK REBELLION", "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Drama", "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Drama stage0.97", "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Illustrated Drama", "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Illustrated Drama TURN12.06", "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 SPECIAL EDITION ZERO REQUIEM", "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Nunnally in Wonderland", "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Miracle Birthday", "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Miracle Anniversary", and "Code Geass "Code Geass: Akito the Exiled - Picture Drama", "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I: Initiation", "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II: Transgression", and "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III: Imperial Path" are some of the works that are essential to gain a deeper understanding of the worldview of the entire series.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs used in this work include OP1 "O2" (ORANGE RANGE), OP2 "WORLD END" (FLOW), ED1 "Shiawaseneiro" (ORANGE RANGE), and ED2 "Waga Tashi Aku no Hana" (ALI PROJECT). Additionally, insert songs such as "Masquerade," "Boku wa Tori ni Naru," "Innocent Days," and "Continued Story" (all by Hitomi) are used, enriching the emotional feel of the story. These songs resonate deeply with the viewers, further enhancing the moving feeling of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2" has captivated many viewers with its intricate story development, deep portrayal of the characters' psychological state, and spectacular worldview. In particular, Lelouch's conflict and growth, as well as his final decision, leave a strong impression on viewers. The intensity of the battle scenes and the stunning design of the Nightmare Frames make it a visual treat as well. Additionally, the music and the voice actors' performances are also important elements that add excitement to the story, making this a work that has received extremely high praise overall.

The reason I recommend this work is, first of all, the completeness of its story. The complex plot and detailed resolution of the plot twists have the power to draw the viewer in until the very end. The human drama of the characters is also deep, and the relationship between Lelouch and Suzaku is particularly moving. Furthermore, by depicting themes such as politics, war, and ethics, it can also be appreciated for encouraging deep thought in the viewer. I would highly recommend this work not only to anime fans, but also to anyone who enjoys story-focused works.

"Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2" is a masterpiece that depicts the nature of humanity and social problems through a story of rebellion, providing viewers with many emotions and thoughts. Please watch it at least once and experience its depths.