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REVIEW: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion DVD 1-2

I prefer Johnny, actually. Fukuyama was good at first, but then he took way, WAAAAAY out of proportion. YONG keeps it real, though. He's a true homie.

One more thing: does anybody know the origins for the name Kallen? Up until now I was solidly convinced that the Japanese performance was simply mis-pronouncing Karen, and that all the fansub groups were obstinately carrying that forward in their translations. But now that I see the name being used by an official source, I have to wonder...

In my honest opinion Johnny Yong Bosch's (JYB) performance as Lelouch is a complete and utter disappointment at best. When he plays as Lelouch it sounds way too similar to his Ichigo voice from Bleach. ....

The English dub for code geass is mediocre at best. I highly recommend to anyone that watches code geass to listen to the Japanese dub (Sub) even if you normally don't. The Japanese Voices are by far superior to that of the English dub(I don't want to see this thread turn into a dub vs sub argument and once again please don't flame me for voicing my opinion). When emotions start running high towards the end of the season

I agree, in a weird sort of way.

This series is a guilty pleasure top-to-bottom. Or should one feel guilty enjoying at all...?

FYI.......How is Lelouch less likeable than Light? =_= Lelouch has legit motives (selfish...but legit), while Light is just a psychotic serial killer with a god-like ego...

No mention of how CC and Suzaku "die" in the first episode and miraculously reappear shortly thereafter?

On a side note I watched the fansub of ep 1 and found Lelouchs voice to be instantly recognizable as Takumi from Special A. It was very distracting.

He's not supposed to be very likable, just interesting to watch.

Dorcas_Aurelia wrote:

No mention of how CC and Suzaku "die" in the first episode and miraculously reappear shortly thereafter?

Suzaku survived the shot because it was to the stomach and missed all vital organs. CC, hmmm., I think I will have to watch it further in to know how she lived.

Who Is This Guy!? wrote:

I prefer Johnny, actually. Fukuyama was good at first, but then he took way, WAAAAAY out of proportion. YONG keeps it real, though. He's a true homie.

I haven't heard much of JYB's Lelouch, but I can see where you're going with the comparison. Jun Fukuyama got a little too carried away at times -- though I still loved the performance overall, as it fits with the series anyway -- whereas I'm guessing JYB doesn't get as theatric in his performance. I'm just glad that I read rather than watch Bleach, because I've heard the aforementioned point about Ichigo's voice a lot.

Poor Lelouch, though, he's really getting the torch from the review crew here. I still maintain he's a good guy, though; actually, I think that these first 9 episodes -- especially the first couple -- don't show him off in the best light. Perhaps Carl/Bamboo's impressions of him will change come mid-series, when spoiler[Shirley's dad is killed].

While I agree that Code Geass' EDs are pretty lackluster, I found that the OP songs grew on me over time. I enjoy them a fair bit now. Same with the visuals.

One more thing: does anybody know the origins for the name Kallen? Up until now I was solidly convinced that the Japanese performance was simply mis-pronouncing Karen, and that all the fansub groups were obstinately carrying that forward in their translations. But now that I see the name being used by an official source, I have to wonder...

Great review, Carl. Keep the comedy coming, as I got some laughs out of reading this ("make the Bard blush", indeed ). I should be getting my LE discs tomorrow, and I just hope I don't get a defective copy.

Agreed, I don't really see the plot connection between Code Geass and Death Note other that that first time he used Geass to have those soldiers kill themselves or that other time when he spoiler[makes the leader of the Japan liberation front kill himself. ]Other than that, it is pretty different from Death Note.

I mean, first of all, Light and Lelouch's personality are completely different. Light is fighting for a better world while Lelouch is fighting for revenge. There powers are both different in that the Death Note can be used on anyone from anywhere to make them do something the person would psychologically do and always end in death. Geass has to be used on someone who makes eye contact and can only be used once. However, it can make the victim do anything without the psychological limits that the Death Note has and it does not end in the victim dying.

As for the Gundam part.. well any show with a mech in it is going to resemble Gundam, that's a given.

And lastly...there IS one mech anime that isn't even close to Gundam... Eureka 7.

well well, personally i really like lulu. But considering the reviewer just watched the few begining episodes, i guess lulu wasn't as likable then. But trust me, he really grows on you

As for the over the top performances, well entertainment is over the top and one shouldn't concern with the laws of logic and reality when watching it. plus, lulu's dramatic entrances and speeches are the best

I really liked the opening and endings, especially the ali project endings, tho the could have animated some different images...

do not be discouraged by what may seem to some as a poor start. for it just gets better and better