Blog 167 > Code Geass & Dark Knight
September 29th, 2008 | 9 Comments »
Ah, Code Geass… Whatever anyone else says, it’s still undeniably “ambitious and wide-sweeping… still one of the most-intellectually engaging 5-star series” I’ve ever seen, ranking alongside other epic animes like “Death Note” and “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex”. I finished the final episode last night, but since I’m too lazy to write any more thoughts on it, I’ll direct you to my past comments, lol.
- Blog 149 > Britannia Versus Galactica – My “Code Geass” post last month.
- Code Geass Is Like Crime and Punishment – My comment on Mimi’s “Turn 22″ post.
- Code Geass R2 23 – My comment on Mimi’s “Turn 23″ post.
- Code Geass R2 Turn 24 was EPIC – My comment on Mimi’s “Turn 24″ post.
- To All You Evil Bastards Who Hated Lelouch – My comment on Mimi’s “Turn 25″ post.
- Anime: Code Geass R2 EP25 -END- – My quick comment on Justin’s in-depth post.
Oops, sorry, I lied. I’ve got one more intriguing thought. While wandering Wikipedia, I stumbled upon a fascinating comparison. The Wiki article on Lelouch Lamperouge describes him as a Byronic Hero. In other words, as privileged yet outcast, perceptive yet flawed, cunning yet conflicted as another dark Byronic Hero ~~ Bruce Wayne a.k.a. Batman. Wow, never would’ve made the connection before. But yeah, they definitely share the same intense burdens of a secret identity, sacrificing personal happiness, and wielding their righteous power from the shadows. Lelouch Lamperouge’s Zero and Bruce Wayne’s Batman. Both symbols of dark justice in their respective worlds.
P.S. On a lighter note, thanx Miko for cheering me up, and for the awesome tracks! If anyone wants to listen to the Korean artist Nell, just click on the Box.net tracks which appear in the right-most column of my blog. Easy. Enjoy! >_<
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September 30th, 2008 at 2:30 am
Never wanting to say anymore but say it’s one of the best series in your list, eh Jayman? Haha… I get what you mean. Either way, whether you love it or loathe it, it cannot be denied that Code Geass is one of the best ever made. I mean, who can ever come up with many plot twists than a bucket of soap on a series? Okay, maybe Prison Break has it…but an anime?
Also, I didn’t thought in retrospect on your comparioson between Bruce Wayne and Lelouch being Byronic Heroes. That’s a nice observation!
September 30th, 2008 at 9:41 am
だいじょうぶ
どういたしまして
no need to say thanks dear.
that’s what I am here for *kizz* ♥
September 30th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
@J85: Yeah-yeah, I know, I know. >_<
Ahh, but it all depends on the believable preparation and execution of the plot twists, lol. Some might say “Code Geass” kinda pushes the limit, too outrageous. But then again, it’s an anime with green-haired and purple-haired girls, haha.
For live-action, the “Battlestar Galactica” series is infamous for its mind-bending yet realistically-twisted cliff-hangers, lol. But wait, if I remember, weren’t u turned off by “BSG”?
@Miko: Awww. ^_~
October 1st, 2008 at 1:16 am
Haha, maybe not turned off, but not interested in it…yet. Please convince me… ^_^
October 1st, 2008 at 2:27 pm
@J85: Hmmm, after a mini-series plus 3.5 seasons, tough to find a YouTube that doesn’t give any spoilers away, lol. So here’s just a taste, a trailer for the original 2003 miniseries. Awesome. P.S. If u don’t wanna be spoiled, be careful of other “BSG” clips! >_<
October 1st, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Aww yay for misunderstood heroes! I will miss the Code Geass phonomenon…
October 2nd, 2008 at 9:20 am
@Mimi: Ah, true, definitely a mind-bending phenomenon. Don’t know if I’ll miss “Code Geass” as much as more-emotional series like “Wolf’s Rain”, “Air” or “Kanon”. But alas, anime seasons, even the brainier or funnier ones, come and go like spring and fall. Always a taste for the new.
P.S. LOL, the title “Misunderstood Hero” suits you. If u start a club, can I join? >_<
October 6th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Hey how’s it going? Looks like we’ve both been neglecting our blogs lately… xD That would be a fun club to start lol and yeah i agree the ending wasn’t as emotional but still great!
October 6th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
@Mimi: Hey hey! Well, if u eliminate work, anime, and sleep, then not much, lol. Yeah, I try to post each weekend, in fact, trying to put one together tonight, just stuff I watched. More brainy this time? Who knows?
P.S. LOL, why not? It’d be fun to play Diethard to your C.C. I’ve already got the acronym ~ M.U.H. >_<