Code Geass R2 02: Japan Independence Plan

Does anyone find it funny that The Britannian Empire is based in America and not Britain?

Its official, Suzaku is the aggressive seme.

The Emperor has a Geass as well. Confirmed.

Mindraep incoming.

Suzaku is now officially the Emperor's lapdog. He is even granted access to The Emperor's secret areas.

Tsun Tsun

Dere Dere

The new Knightmare, Vincent. Quite impressiveif i do say so.

Urabe becomes an A class an-hero

Fanservice for Zero's sake.

And so in accordance with the Bible the Tower of Babel collapses.

Crushed like a bug. The position of Governor is SERIOUS BUSINESS.

Guess whos back?? Back again.

Like a kid on Christmas morning.

Shit, more paperwork to fill up.

Marry Me.

Why Table-chan, i see that you have the mad scientist act covered.

Rollo is Evil. Nuff said.

Yes, get rid of him and bring back the lolicious Nunally.

This episode of R2 features:
-Answers to the cliff hanger end of season one. (Suzaku should just die)
-More questions about the Emperor and his motives.
-Near Yaoi.
-Knightmare Battles.
-Superior Strategy.
-Fanservice. (Kallen)
-Teleportation.
-Mind Control.
-Mind wipes.
-An Heroism (Urabe)
-Demolition works.
-Death of elitist Nobles.
-Resurrections. (Zero)
-Dramatic Speeches.
-Formation of a Country. (again)


This episode of R2 does not feature:
-C.C. Hawt ass.
-Pizza Hut.
-Nunally.
-Princesses in general.
-The EU. (when are we going to get a glimpse of them?)

Code Geass R2 01: The Day of the Demon's Awakening.

The Op this time is performed by Orange Range. some screencaps below.FAKE GN DRIVE SPOTTED

Orange kun is back to give lelouch a healthy dose of Vitamin C

Yaoi pairing of doom.

The Emperor has a Geass as well? WTF

True Tears LOL \o/

The episode begins with a short narrative about the situation Japan is in now. The Black Knights have fallen and Japan is now completely under the iron grip of Britannia. Persecution against the Japanese is now harsher than ever, as a last resort the remnants of the Black Knights planned to make contact with Lelouch to restore his memory of being Zero; he currently lives a peaceful life and has absolutely no recollection of his alter ego.

Nippon BANZAIII!!

Lelouch and His younger brother Rollo decide to ditch class in favor of pwning noble Britannians in chess at sleazy parlors and so it was by chance or destiny's mechanisms that he shall meet a hawt bunny girl and sweep her off her feet.

Hot or not? The jury's out on this one.

Suddenly, the Black Knights appeared, seeking the return of their leader, the shit quickly hits the fan with the Brittanian army storming the complex and chaos ensues with people dropping like flies quite literally. I counted at least 50 DBs on screen by the end of the show.

The Crimson Knight Rides once more!!

The manner in which Lelouch regains his Geass and past memories is not dissimilar to the method he got his Geass in the 1^st season. C.C. gets shot, his contract gets made, and he orders the Britannian army to perform self-pwnage. It looks like Lelouch’s Geass is still out of control as his eyes were glowing all the time after his Geass was returned to him.

Welcome back Commander.

I AM ZERO!!!!

IMPRESSIONS:

I was rather impressed with the quality of animation this time around. It is obvious that the production budget is much higher than the 1^st season. As for the overall story it actually throws up more questions than answers. How did Lelouch get a younger brother? Where is Nunally? These are but a few of the questions that require answers to it.

Also, Suzaku has now lost all credibility as a force for change. Suzaku is now conspiring with the leader of the enemy who invaded his homeland. That’s patriotism for you. I seriously wish Suzaku would die. He has been a hypocrite and an emo one at that since season 1 and his current actions show that he is no longer redeemable and shall burn for betraying his people.

P.S. I watched the RAW so I didn’t get some of the dialogues. orz

春来た！！！！！

Well comrades, It’s spring now, the turning point where everything is given a fresh lease of life and the chance to make amends (looking at you Gonzo). Let’s now put the winter season on the back burner and now focus on the spring season animes. As usual, the spring season is the time of the year when many otakus suffer from anime overload and severe fatigue due to the large number of animes that are being let loose to prey on our souls. To avoid a serious overdose, I’ve trimmed my watchlist this time around and included only works which I will most probably not regret watching later.

Here is the list.

1) Macross Frontier. Though a Macross newbie I could sense that this will definitely be an epic mecha space opera. 1^st episode impressions have been good thus far.

2) Kanokon: For the fanservice and the fox. Also, Mamiko Noto is a seiyuu for this anime.

3) Wagaya no Oinarisama: Yukana is voicing Tenko, the 1000 year old gender bending kitsune.

4) Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2: do I even need to elaborate on this?

5) Tower of Druaga: another Gonzo anime. Even though I absolutely detest Gonzo at the moment, I will make an exception because Gatou Shouji (FMP) is writing the screenplay.

6) Toshokan Sensou: considering the fact that I live in a police state where almost all the media is controlled by the state authorities and freedom of speech is restricted this show would be interesting indeed because war over the freedom of information is something deadly serious to me.

Since spring is a season for new beginnings I would also like to announce that I will be trying my hand at episodic anime blogging for the spring season. Most likely to be blogged: Tower of Druaga, Wagaya no Oinarisama, and Code Geass

EDIT: i've decided to review Macross Frontier instead. sorry for my indecisiveness.

P.S. I dropped To-Love-Ru because of fears that it will turn out to be crap like one of my favourite manga which got turned into an anime.