Wow, after watching those episodes it feels like the entire story took a path I never would've dreamed of, especially this late into season 2. Although it seems as though Lelouch is going to have to kill his own family for this story to end, or it could end in tragedy.
The reunion of Suzaku and Lelouch was so unexpected, Suzaku wanted to kill Lelouch until he found that only Lelouch could satisfy his ambitions. Obviously it's going to be Lelouch vs. Schneizel to end this, but after the betrayal of the black knights and Karen's feelings for Lelouch, this is going to be one hell of an ending for this season.

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I have read the Japanese text of preview that Nunnally was still alive and controled by Schneizel to intrigue against Lelouch.

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this chapter was amazing, i never expected it to happen...
while i was seeing it i was like OMFG... this is so amazing!
and i was almost crying when lelouch crowned himself emperor of britannia and suzaku was named night of zero! that was my favorite part!!

Oh god. I don't know if that episode was either epic win or just plain sunrise stupidity writing. For one thing they completely make the emperor and marianne supposedly good parents, lol. The most intriguing part about this episode is that both Lelouch and Suzaku turn into even bigger hypocrites than they are already. And poor CC isn't too amused with what's going down, and hahahah I just can't wait for a showdown between the Order of the Black Knights and Lelouch. Hmmm, so since he's the emperor now, guess the Knights of Rounds will be swearing their fealty to him as well.

Indeed. It's going to be funny watching Emperor Lelouch order the Knights of the Rounds to kill all of his old friends.

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I also never thought that it would come down to this. The plot has taken many unpredictable turns that sometimes, you forget what happened in the previous episode because you're so caught up in the current one.

And Emperor Lelouch (complete with leg-crossing action)? I can so see him destroying Britannia from within. He'll play along, be nice, and then bring down the empire. I never thought he'd actually seize the throne, but yeah, we have yet to find out why.

I've also read that spoiler about Nunnally actually being alive and just controlled by Schneizel to his advantage. It makes sense, since her death was just too abrupt, and yet it doesn't, since dead people are supposed to stay dead. It's sad (because I still miss a lot of dead characters) but that's the way it goes.

reginastra

I've also read that spoiler about Nunnally actually being alive and just controlled by Schneizel to his advantage. It makes sense, since her death was just too abrupt, and yet it doesn't, since dead people are supposed to stay dead. It's sad (because I still miss a lot of dead characters) but that's the way it goes.

wowayeah

I have read the Japanese text of preview that Nunnally was still alive and controled by Schneizel to intrigue against Lelouch.

Guys, she is dead. Even Marianne and Charles had said so...

reginastra

I never thought he'd actually seize the throne, but yeah, we have yet to find out why.

So he can provoke Schneizer into a fight.

otaku-garu

I don't know if that episode was either epic win or just plain sunrise stupidity writing.

The plot twists are there for a reason. If you thought it was stupid, just drop the anime.

otaku-garu

For one thing they completely make the emperor and marianne supposedly good parents, lol.

The anime portrays 'good' as a point of view, and has done this in a very good way. Its is there for the audience to judge wat is 'good'.

I wouldn't count on it. A lot of times those spoilers/rumors are usually prove true like the whole betrayal by the black order thing which was leaked 2 weeks before the actual episode and the other episode synopsis like Lelouch in the ghetto, CC losing her memories and stuff. Usually they do leak out spoilers out on 2chan to create a hype. The only rumor that was ever dispelled was the whole anya-real nunally idea.

chinaman91

The plot twists are there for a reason. If you thought it was stupid, just drop the anime.

Seriously? Have you been WATCHING Code Geass? There's a reason? Hahahah. OMG i'm sorry but seriously do you mean that? Any self respecting person would know that the plot they've been using has been jacked up. Nothing makes sense out of the story anymore.

And we're talking about SUNRISE here, if you've seen Gundam Seed Destiny, you know how crappy they can get.

Frankly the only reason i am watching this is because I've already seen season 1 and of course I want to see how it ends. You never know, some series that had bad writing had redeem themselves in the ending episodes, although i'm pretty sure we're heading into a train wreck here.

Well, I think the plot is great for Code Geass. Hell, it's one of the only things keeping me watching, it's not like I like the majority of the Characters! It is a little jarring to find out in ep.21 that most of the plot up until now was just smoke screen, but hey, that's what I expect of a serious evil mastermind!

otaku-garu

Seriously? Have you been WATCHING Code Geass? There's a reason?

No seriously are you serious? Code Geass captivates audiences because of its use of anti-climax, the tragedy theme...!? Im pretty sure if you have been watching series 1, it was all a tragedy from the beginning: his mum dies, gets geass, loses euphy, betrayed by his friend... sorry you were saying that everything 'tragic' is just plain sunrise stupidity?

Oh and dont compare Code Geass to Gundam Seed Destiny, Destiny had a shite storyline from the beginning, couldnt compare to SEED at all, and cant compare to this anime at all. Why the bloody hell would you compare to such different anime.. well done, great comparison.

The official site said Nunally and Sayoko were dead. (From What I've heard anyway.) It's probably just fan-made.

chinaman91

No seriously are you serious? Code Geass captivates audiences because of its use of anti-climax, the tragedy theme...!? Im pretty sure if you have been watching series 1, it was all a tragedy from the beginning: his mum dies, gets geass, loses euphy, betrayed by his friend... sorry you were saying that everything 'tragic' is just plain sunrise stupidity?

Oh and dont compare Code Geass to Gundam Seed Destiny, Destiny had a shite storyline from the beginning, couldnt compare to SEED at all, and cant compare to this anime at all. Why the bloody hell would you compare to such different anime.. well done, great comparison.

The plot has never been this ridiculous since season 1. His mom dies which makes it one of the reason he becomes zero is bastardized by actually revealing that his mom is alive and is really an exact opposite of the caring mother we were led to believe. Euphy's death which propelled Suzaku to joining the Knights of Rounds was also kicked aside when Suzaku decided to become a bigger hypocrite and side once again with a power hungry lelouch. Wow. How tragic is that. Basically they just overturned everything we ever watched in Season 1. Plot twists should have sound basis, that's all i'm saying.

And oh now why would I compare Destiny and R2 well aside from both having multiple similarities (drama as you say, mecha anime, political themes) with each other, uhh you do know that Sunrise both produced Code Geass and Gundam Seed Destiny right? Special to mention Hiroyuki Yoshino who is part of the main planning, storyline and series composition of both series. Well if you didn't even know that, then I should say you better check your series and their productions before you even start mouthing off at people who know at least more than what you do.

I just caught up on Code Geass R2 in these past few days and I've come to conclude that this anime may be one of the most complicated and complex animes physiologically ever made.. even more so than Neon Genesis Evangelion or Death Note.

Haha I can't really summarize how I feel right now concerning the anime itself but I think I'll find myself writing a full summary (basically an essay) on Code Geass as an anime and my point of views. :P I hope I have enough Free time during Uni to write it. If not some time in the following summer.

With my emotions aside.

Ya for episode 21, the plot was twisted and almost everything that occurred was a shock to me. Especially the way the mother's role played out. All in all. I'm looking forward to finnishing this anime. I believe this anime could end in a way that leads to a third season only if the producers what it that way... for me as an otaku ^_^ I would want all animes to be very long cause.. I'm one of those sentimental types you could say. But right I think i've babbled on long enough. I'm not even sure if any of what i typed here makes any sense.. but right.

Code Geass is quickly becoming one of the classic animes that everyone must watch. Getting up there with Neon Genesis Evangelion. Ya ill shut up now.

So, fresh off having seen Episode 22 - Is there anyone who still thinks that Lelouch is a nice guy?

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He has just hijacked and taken over the entire world at gunpoint. Wow what a twisted dick

As for Suzaku, he's always served evil guys. One is the same as the other, and at least he knows Lelouch. At this point his only goal is control of and freedom for Japan, as best I can tell.

Oh, and

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Nunnaly's back! Wonder what she thinks of her dear brother now, hmm? Mwuahahahahahahaha!

Well, looks like some spoilers have been proven true in episode 22.

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Nunnally IS alive. And she's seen the entire thing - her brother taking over the world, Suzaku becoming his knight...ooh, Schneizel, you conniving genius. You're amazing. Sure, manipulative, but amazing. You'll own the next episode, it seems.

I can't wait to hear what else Nunnally has to say about Lulu and Suzaku.

Anyhow, I'm starting to doubt whether Lelouch will indeed change the world for the better by changing Britannia from the inside, but using threats (and using Suzaku as a threat)? What IS he playing at now? He's just made the entire world his enemy.

By the way, Lelouch's new outfit is...flamboyant. And it's not dark, for a change. It must mean something.