Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I: Initiation - A thorough review of the moving remake

The appeal and evaluation of "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I: Initiation"

"Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I: Initiation" is an animated film that was released on October 21, 2017, and attracted attention as the first TV remake of the Code Geass series. The original story was created by Ichiro Okouchi and Goro Taniguchi, and the director was Goro Taniguchi, faithfully recreating the world of the original while depicting the story from a new perspective. It was produced by Sunrise and the Code Geass Production Committee, and distributed by Shogate.

Story and Characters

"Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I: Initiation" is the story of revenge and revolution of Lelouch Lamperouge, whose homeland was taken by the invasion of the Britannian Empire. Lelouch receives the absolute power of "Geass" from the mysterious girl CC, and resolves to use it to fight against the empire. This work depicts Lelouch's struggles and growth, and delves deeply into his relationships with the characters around him.

In particular, Lelouch's relationship with Suzaku Carrington, who was his best friend and later became his greatest enemy, is a central element of the story. Additionally, the complex relationships between Lelouch and his sister Nunnally, his childhood friend Suzaku Kururugi, and CC inspire deep emotion and empathy in viewers. The characters' psychological portrayals and growth processes are carefully depicted, drawing the viewer into the story.

Visuals and Music

In terms of visuals, Sunrise's technical capabilities are fully displayed, with detailed depictions of the battle scenes and character expressions. In particular, the scenes in which Lelouch uses Geass and the battle scenes with the Nightmare Frames have a strong visual impact and capture the hearts of viewers. In addition, the character designs by CLAMP not only enhance the appeal of the original work, but also add new charm to it.

In terms of music, the theme song "COLORS" by FLOW is impressive, and the background music that matches the development of the story also plays a role in enhancing the emotions of the viewer. In particular, the music that expresses the tension in the battle scenes and Lelouch's inner conflict is an important element in improving the quality of the work.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I: Initiation" is a work that appeals strongly to fans of the original work as well as new viewers. The story development, character growth, and the fusion of visuals and music are exquisite, and have the power to draw viewers into the world of the story. In addition, by depicting social themes, it has been praised for encouraging viewers to think deeply.

However, some viewers have commented that there are fewer new elements compared to the original. In particular, fans who have already seen the original say that the remake lacks freshness. Nevertheless, the high quality of the visuals and music, and the deep portrayal of the characters have been highly praised by many viewers.

Recommendations and related works

For those who enjoyed "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I: Initiation", we also recommend the sequels "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II: Transgression" and "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III: Imperial Path". In these works, the story of Lelouch is further deepened, giving viewers new emotions. In addition, the "Gundam Series", also produced by Sunrise, and "PSYCHO-PASS", which depicts social themes, are also recommended as interesting works.

Additionally, if you are interested in the character of Lelouch, we also recommend related books and games, such as "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Official Guidebook" and "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion LOST COLORS," which will allow you to learn more about the world of the work.

Conclusion

"Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I: Initiation" is a work that deeply moves and sympathizes with viewers by depicting the story from a new perspective while retaining the charm of the original work. The high quality of the visuals and music, and the deep portrayal of the characters have the power to draw viewers into the world of the story. We highly recommend watching this work, which will appeal to not only fans of the original work, but also new viewers.