One of the most loved movie and tv genres are ones that utilize strategy and dive into the minds of the smartest people. Code Geass is an anime that exactly draws upon the themes of strategy and the mind of the brightest people. Code Geass is about Lelouch Vi Britannia who is trying to get revenge against the aristocracy of Britannia for killing his family and crippling his sister. He takes on the persona of zero, a strategic mastermind with the power to control people against their will. He makes a master plan that is used to eventually paint him like the villain claiming the throne of Britannia and being killed by “zero” who is his best friend. This then frees japan from Britannias rule and saves his sister from oppression which was his goal in the first place. If you are interested in any show that involves war strategy, or superhuman intellect then this is definitely for you. Code Geass is one of the most revered anime in the genre because of its complicated and intricate storyline that gets the reader hooked. It starts off slow because the build up helps set the story and make the plot twists all the more shocking. For anyone that loves strategy based tv or games this is definitely an anime you should consider.
The animation style is quite interesting because of the time it was made. The show aired from 2006 to 2008 and in a time where Mecha-anime was popular brought upon an unprecedented art style for the anime industry. Mecha-anime, are anime that involve robots or piloted robots meant to take place in the future when technology has advanced. The genre of anime brings up an interesting type of animation which actually suits the show really well. The animation styles, although uncharacteristic of newer anime, brings the characters to life in a way that draws you in the beginning.
The story structure of Code Geass is one that I have not come across in all my years of watching anime. It starts out with Lelouch being the hero and slowly when people find out that he is zero they paint him as the villain. It seems as if many of the actions he partakes in are villain like, however in the end he is portrayed as the hero but only a select few people know.n The story makes so many climatic shifts that it always keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat no matter the point in the series.
Overall, the series is definitely worth the watch if anyone wants to rack their brain following a well thought out storyline. The shows animation and music makes it a must watch for anyone that appreciates a good story or a good show in general. This show has to be one of my favorites so I would recommend it to anyone reading this