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[Anime Extra] Clannad : Kyou Chapter

2009-07-08T22:44:00.000-07:00

Clannad Another World : Kyou Chapter

It's basically a parallel world where Nagisa not exist. The story only revolved between Tomoyo, Kyou and Ryou. Apparently Ryou had a crush on Tomoyo since beginning, but unfortunately so do Kyou. An act of sisterhood makes Kyou become the one who help her younger sister to pursuit her love one even though it hurts.

This Another world story pretty nice but its pretty much predictable, because even you haven't watch the episode yet, you already know the ending. But nevertheless it was really enjoyable. As usuall, the animation was great and also the illustration.

It was a good stand alone episode in my opinion.

[Anime Review] Kenichi : The Mightiest Diciple

2009-07-08T21:14:00.000-07:00

Kenichi

" Probably one of the best martial arts that I ever watched"-bezoe

Shirahama Kenichi is an average student who has earned the nickname "Weak Legs" from always getting bullied. One day he meets a cute girl named Furinji Miu who helps him build the courage to begin training at a mysterious dojo where she lives. Here Kenichi faces intense training from masters of many different martial arts styles as he attempts to become stronger.

I know this anime like about a year ago when one of my friend introduced me to it. But i realized it was too long to watch it in 1 go (well.. I finished the whole 50 eps within 2 days..). Finally I could find a time that I be able to finish it.

The story line was something that mostly we see from manga ( I haven't read the manga yet, but the anime its feel really comical). At first the fight feels a bit boring because probably there was no point in it, then it gets more interesting when the Eight Fist leaders participate in it. Beside the main story, I wish they show more on Kenichi training side, because most of it feels like just a wrap up.

Character in this anime, I like it, the whole Ryouzanpaku Master especially Appacai Hoppacai :D . Kenichi character feels like a character that we can relate it to for a daily life. I like Niiji character a lot, even he is an irritating creature but! he is an interesting Kenichi's friend as well. The other character that I wish they show her background was Shigure Kosaka, wow I like her a lot.

Animation wise was very good consider they illustrate the fighting scene pretty well without a lot of deformation. The whole drawing feel very consistent.

Illustration quality it feels like 80's anime in my opinion, but I didnt say I don't like it. The character and hair style it seems like something you might see in dragonball or something like it. But atleast it fits the purpose, if its draw like a shonen/shoujou style, I don't think it will be as this powerful.

OP and ED. I like the OP even it won't be my favorite list, and I also like the last ED, pretty calmy.

Bottom line : If you like martial arts, then this one is THE one.

Overall Rating : A

Favorite Characters
#1. Shigure Kosaka (Sexy ninja that I'm sure I will be save every night I go to sleep... lol)

#2. Renka Ma ( Wish she got more role..)

#3. Nanjo Kisara ( Tough girl will indeed enter in my list)

[Anime Review] Zero No Tsukaima Princess No Rondo

2009-07-05T21:31:00.000-07:00

Zero No Tsukaima Princess No Rondo
"A spectacular anime with unspectacular ending"-bezoe

Following Saito's heroic actions in the War with Albion in season two, Saito & Louise return to Tristain, only to have the runes which bind Saito & Louise disappear. Saito & Louise struggle with a relationship no longer defined as Master & Familiar, as they search for an Elf who has the power to restore the dead to life, and may hold the key to understanding Saito's loss of the Gandalfr's power.

This is a big disappointment for me, I mean, the anime actually have a pretty decent storyline and everything, but in the end.. its just freaking plain. I felt like some of the earlier episode they story is getting no where, and they cramped everything near the end.

Characters, I love the new additional Half-Elf Character to the list, she is superb, and also the Transformation of the Sylphid into a girl bring a new refreshment.

Animation part as usual nothing spectacular, its just like the last two season same as the OP and the ED.

Bottom line : I pretty much say the story line was pretty weak and a bit rush in the end. Still no big bos??

Overall Rating : A--

Favorite Characters
#1. Tabitha Orleans

#2. Tiffania Westwood (Oppai....)

#3. Kirche Zerbst

#4. Siesta

[Anime Review]Zero No Tsukaima Futatsuki No Kishi

2009-07-04T23:42:00.000-07:00

zero no tsukaima futatsuki no kishi

"Better than the 1st season, more drama, more action and more..boobs"-bezoe

This sequel is a continuation of the previous season, not long after the war. Louise and Saito seemingly getting along now since she knows that he had given up his only chance to return to Tokyo for her. The story continues as Louise begins to use Void Magic from a mysterious secret book she had recieved from her majesty Henrietta, while a new villain has appeared in town causing trouble.

This will be a pretty short review since im goin to watch 3rd season after this

Story line was surprisingly better than the 1st one, more drama, more background story and we lost some important character in this anime.

Characters, new additional characters such as Louise Sisters and mother was pretty refreshing, plus that Julio guy. I like how they bring back Madamoiselle ( I like that guy.... er... girl... er.. guy?) At start of the season I almost fall in love with Princess but unfortunately her stubbornness really ticks me off. As usual, Tabitha still my favorite even her role's is not that big this season

OP and ED is better than 1st one but still won't be my favorite.

Favorite characters : Still the same as Season 1

Overall Rating : A-

[Anime Review] Zero No Tsukaima

2009-07-04T17:48:00.000-07:00

Zero No Tsukaima

"Fun anime, good theme (its been a while since the last magical theme I watched)"-bezoe

Meet Louise, a budding magician. The students at the Tristein Academy call her "Zero Louise", due to her current record of zero successes with magic. In fact, her magic tends to go spectacularly wrong. Now, as an important test of her aptitude for magic, she must summon a familiar to be her servant. At this critical moment, she summons up all her magic and wishes for a familiar that is "devoted, beautiful and powerful", and gets... Hiraga Saito, an ordinary Japanese boy. It's difficult to say who is more surprised and dismayed, but the rules don't allow for second attempts. Louise is stuck with her strange familiar, and he with her.

Zero No Tsukaima, its a fun magical comedy themed anime. The story line it self actually pretty simple but its pretty enjoyable. Unfortunately the ending I feel it felt short, I hope the second season will be better in the story line (will watch second seasons after reviewing this)

Characters, Tabitha Orleans is my favorite character, the coolnest in this girl is beyond imagination (it reminds me of Yuki Nagato). Guiche Gramont I think also a pretty interesting guy, a 24/7 playboy. As for the main character (Louise) as usual... a irritated-loli girl (same like Toradora)

Animation wise is not awesome, I noticed some of the part they just draw it like they don't care about the quality (one thing that I really noticed is at the last episode where Saito riding a horse, the horse just look terrible)

Graphically, this anime was ok, its not the greatest and also its not the worst. a small things that I still wondering is probably about the water goddess... is it only me or its look like Kos-Mos from Xenosaga?

OP and ED both are so so, actually I prefer some of the bgm during the anime.

Bottomline : I enjoy the anime, its not a boring anime but I still can't find the awesomeness of Zero No Tsukaima yet.

Overall Rating : A--

Favorite Characters
#1. Tabitha Orleans (I found it 100% Yuki Nagato look-a-like)

#2. Siesta (If I have a cosplay maid like this............)

#3. Kirche Zerbst (hot!)

#4. Louise Françoise de la Baume le Blanc de la Vallière (well, she's the main character after all.. so she needs to be on the list.... right?)

[Anime Review] Toradora

2009-07-02T20:34:00.000-07:00

Toradora

"Good anime overall, but feel a bit too plain"-bezoe

Toradora!'s story begins with the male protagonist Ryūji Takasu who is frustrated at trying to look his best as he enters his second year of high school. Despite his gentle personality, his eyes make him look like an intimidating delinquent, so he is utterly hopeless about his chances of getting a girlfriend anytime soon, and does not have many close friends either. After being greeted by his hungover mother in the morning, Ryūji goes to school and is happy to find that he gets to be in the same class with his best friend Yūsaku Kitamura and a girl he has a crush on, Minori Kushieda. However, it is then that he unexpectedly knocks into "the school's most dangerous animal of the highest risk level"—Taiga Aisaka—who just happens to also be in his class, and is a good friend of Minori.

Taiga has a negative attitude towards others and will not hesitate to snap at people. After meeting Ryūji, she takes an instant dislike of him. Taiga comes from a rich family, but she has moved out to live on her own due to family issues. She is coincidentally living in an apartment next to Ryūji's. When Ryūji discovers that Taiga has a crush on Yūsaku, and Taiga finds out about Ryūji's affections towards Minori, Ryūji suggests that they cooperate to win the objects of their affections. Taiga exploits the fact that Ryūji will do anything to get closer to Minori. She makes him her personal servant, getting him to do all her household chores (cooking and cleaning). Taiga spends a lot of her time over at his house, so much that she could almost be considered a member of his family. Since Ryūji spends a lot of time with Taiga, he has opened up to her world and to a side of her that most people do not see. The two also try to help each other improve the way people view them. However people they know from school start to become curious about their strange relationship and rumors begin to spread about them behind their backs.

This is some of the reasons why you want to watch Toradora: 1. Loli 2. Highschool love drama 3. "happy ending" with not a lot of surprising elements

I won't say Toradora is bad, but it just felt like I watching any other anime. The story was pretty plain, the character was ok, the mascot? was horrible (that parrot).

Lets get a bit into depth about the story, basically its about a boy who fall in love with a girl that he admire a lot, but unfortunately he wasn't a type that just say that word to the girl. With the help of his accomplish (Taiga) who also fall in love with the main character's friend. They both reach to an agreement to help each other to have their loves. However what they didn't realized was they actually can't lived without one another....... cliche... cliche....cliche...

Characteristics, is not wild enough for me. Taiga have that childish act (that suites her loli) but I don't dig on this one actually. Ami-chan probably is the strongest characteristic in this anime in my opinion. Minori reminded me of some other airhead character from other anime... and the guy? it was ok... nothing really special

Background illustration was pretty much outdated, I mean after I watch Clannad After Story, this one felt like it can be done 5 years ago (or more).

1st OP and ED music, I don't like it at all, probably too bubblegum pop for me, but that might be my personal taste. The 2nd OP and ED however, its gets a little bit better. I like the Christmast song though :)

Bottomline : Its just a pretty much regular highschool anime, however I did not find it boring. It's just the whole things feels too generic

Overall Rating: B--

Favorite Characters:

#1. Ami Kawashima (yep I love Ami more than Taiga, I know Ami is a type of girl that possesed that evil-angel look type, but atleast she is not childish)

#2. Taiga Aisaka (She is cute and loli, but she is irritating... I mean, if she is real life human, man I probably goin to smack her)

[Anime Review] Clannad After Story

2009-06-19T18:45:00.000-07:00

Clannad After Story

"A very heart-touching anime, that might make you cry"-bezoe

A sequel to the recently wrapped anime based on the Key Clannad franchise. After Story is a path that opens in the original visual novel after all the other paths have been opened.

Life continues on for Tomoya. A few months have passed since he confessed his love to Nagisa. Now entering his graduating year, he continues to meet a variety of different people, expanding his own world in the process. As well, Tomoya and Nagisa's relationship begins to enter a level of intimacy unlike before. Through his relationship with Nagisa, and his various encounters, Tomoya begins to understand the meaning and importance of family. Unfortunately, as Tomoya and Nagisa begin their own family together, they are faced with many hardships and challenges along the way.

Finally I had the chance to watch the second season of this very good anime. In fact this is the first anime series that I reviewed after more than 1/2 years.

I can still remember vividly that the first season of Clannad was really heart touching, and I really looking foward for the 2nd season after I watch Clannad The Movie (which I think I didn't reviewed it yet)

And I will say, the time I spent to watched this anime was worthed! The story line was more focused on Nagisa and Tomoya this time with a little bit sidetrack. There's a lot of cry in this anime, either its a happy one or sad one. Also finally I understand the "girl who lived in the other world" story line in this season.

Visual of Clannad After Story probably is one of the best so far that I ever see in my anime watching life. I know the use a lot of real place reference but the illustration is just damn good, considering this is a tv series. There's a slightly improvement on the character side but not that much because the first season was near perfect.

OP and ED, probably weaker than the first season (damn that Dango song still stucked in my head after I guess a year or less). but I must say the OP song have a pretty catchy rhyme near the end that even that I skipped the music a lot , I still remember the rhyme.

Bottom line : This is a must watch anime, the storyline was interesting and also have a moral of the story in it. And actually make me rethink of my life in the future.

Overall Rating : A

Favorite Characters:

#1.Nagisa Furukawa (cause its all about her, I fall for her this time :) )

#2. Kyou Fujibayashi (she still my #2 fav, because I like her, tough and leader type)

#3. Kotomi Ichinose (her voice... NOT HER VIOLIN... sexy...)

#4. Sanae Furukawa (a hot mom and kind one too)

[Movie Review] Star Trek

2009-05-09T16:06:00.000-07:00

Star Trek (2009)

"Finally, a very good Star Trek movie, after the awfully bad Star Trek Nemesis" -bezoe

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. - yahoo

Right from the start, we already saw what we will expecting to see for the rest of the movie. The background of Kirk, what is Spock looks like when he still a child, and who is Dr.Mcoy.

The way J.J Abrams tells the story really pulled me in to know the back story of each characters. Another good thing is , even though most of my friends who watched the movie with me, didn't even know what is Star Trek, still be able to keep up with the story. So even the story moving on the constant pace, but its not confusing which I like, if not then I probably needs to explain the whole Star Trek to my friends during the movie and get rains of pop corn in my head.

Special Effect and CG will heavily be expected by me when I'm going to watch the movie. And indeed the special effects looks awesomely good (Thanks ILM, I'm pretty sure most of the CG works done by you). From the first battle until the last one (plus the *Spoiler : planet drilling -end spoiler* ) all have an awesome visual graphic, while its not distracting too much for us to still follow the story line without got interference from the CG.

The enemy part is the part that I got confused in the beginning, who and where did he from. Good things everything revealed during the end.

The design of the Enterprise really reflect the the design from the old Star Trek TV series (which is good so we know they don't fool around with the ship). Design for the enemy ship (no I won't say who is the enemy for this review, I don't see the trailer too much cause I dont want to see spoiler, so I don't know if theres a spoiler who is the enemy) is pretty interesting, its weird but it got the menacing feels.

Characters, the young version for Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Uhura and Sulu all are played by talented actors/actresess to the impresive level that I never have a though that they can live up the expectation. The enemy leader played by one of the biggest actor in hollywood so no wonder he can potrayed the character with perfect performance.

Star Trek is the movie that you should not miss it at all. Even though you are not or never watch Star Trek in your whole life, you will not get confused with the story line too much. A little knowledge about Star Trek will enhance the experience of this movie. However, after you watch this movie, you might be interested to watch the tv series played by William Shatner.

Bottom line: The movie that will be memorable for all Star Trek fans, the movie that will be enjoy by all races, the movie that will live long and prosper.

Overall Rating : A

[Anime Review] Lucky Star OVA

2009-01-19T16:58:00.000-08:00

Lucky Star OVA

"As good as the series (too bad it was pretty short)"-bezoe

A series of short vignettes starring characters from the Lucky Star series

If you like the series, then you will love this OVA. Nuff said :)
Too bad its only OVA, so its pretty short :(

PS: I love the Miku Hatsune costume (used by Kagami Chan :D~)

Overall Rating : A-

[News] Holiday!

2008-12-19T10:29:00.000-08:00

I'm heading back to Jakarta, Indonesia tonite so there will be no updates for the next 20 days :) have fun you all!
Merry Xmas and Happy Newyear :D

[Music of the Week] Miku Hatsune - Innocence

2008-12-07T23:04:00.000-08:00

Music of the Week
Miku Hatsune - Innocence

OMG... Good things I open my lovely bookmark site after a while, and I found theres a new Miku pv. It is 3D and takes a year to make so kudos to the maker ^_^v (i'm in animator background so I know how hard to make a 4 minutes video) And this one is very good
I like to share to all of the Miku's fan and new fan I hope :)
Enjoy!
uploaded by kaitoyoiko

[Music of the Week] Namie Amuro - Body Feels Exit

2008-12-07T21:55:00.000-08:00

Music of the Week
Namie Amuro - Body Feels Exit

Suddenly, this song popped out in my head out of no where. I remembered I got the Cassette (yep, back when cassette still rocks). A really old song by one of the greatest J-singer Namie Amuro
I really need some energetic music to keep my concentration of doing my hw rite now~
Enjoy
uploaded by pommy408

[WTF] Chiyo-Chan Cooking song

2008-11-30T15:21:00.000-08:00

WTF
Chiyo-Chan Cooking Song

Do I need to even mention the which anime is it from? hohoho
Uploaded by injured2day

[WTF] Gatsby Moving Rubber - Kimura Dance

2008-11-30T15:11:00.001-08:00

WTF
Gatsby CM

It's been a while since I saw the 1st Moving rubber commercial and this one is new to me, I dunno that Kimura can dance like the one on the youtube (I forgot the tag name..., but I'm sure some of you seen it before - the moves)

hehehe (oh dear I should do my HW.. arg!)

Want to see the longer version? (good thing someone complied it)
Either you addicted to it, laugh at it or puke on it.. the choice is yours =D
uploaded by chingfungw

[Music of the Week] Ken Hirai - Pop Star

2008-11-30T15:06:00.000-08:00

Music of the Week
Ken Hirai - Pop Star

Bad me, bad me. I miss 2 weeks of MotW -_-;;
I heard this song pretty long ago when I'm still @ indo, and I love the song~, Ken Hirai got a pretty interesting voice
Enjoy~
uploaded by Markossly

[Anime Review] XXXHolic Kei

2008-11-21T18:16:00.001-08:00

XXXHolic Kei

"Better than the 1st season as I expected" -bezoe

Still working to get his wish complete, Watanuki finds himself into more mess than he can handle when certain facts about his everyday life gets revealed and when he needs to learn the lesson of Yuuko the hard way.

I finally finished watching XXXholic Kei that I've started like 3 weeks ago (too much stuff going on for the past 3 week).
Anyway, I like the story on the Kei better than the 1st season. On the 1st season I feel like the story is too shallow, while on the 2nd season, some of the stuff that still unexplained revealed.

Animation still as good as the 1st season, nothing new really, character design still the same with the 1st season (basically all of the stuff from 1st season, same on the 2nd, except the story part)

Bottom line : its a good anime, but I don't think it will be memorable
Overall Rating : A--

Favorite Characters

1. Yuuko Ichihara

2. Vespal Sprite

3. Himawari Kunogi

[News] No Update on anime review?

2008-11-09T20:08:00.001-08:00

Yep, been pretty busy this past 2 weeks. Got new activity that made me away from starring a monitor watching anime. But nevertheless, I will still reviewing anime (hopefully 1 per week or per 2 weeks?)

Thats all for now, *back to doin HW*

[Music of the Week] Funky Monkey Babys - Lovin' Life

2008-11-09T20:05:00.000-08:00

Music of the Week
Funky Monkey Babys - Lovin' Life

Another songs from FMB, this is the 1st song from FMB that made me like the band. Enjoy
uploaded by blankset

[Music of the Week] Funky Monkey Babys - 泣いて笑って夢を見てた

2008-11-03T11:09:00.000-08:00

Funky Monkey Babys
泣いて笑って夢を見てた

This is one of my fav music from FMB (Funky Monkey Babys) beside Lovin Life (Which probably I will post next week)
uploaded by Hornettetsu
Enjoy

[Music of the Week] L'Arc~En~Ciel - Shine

2008-10-26T15:14:00.000-07:00

Music of the Week
L'Arc~En~Ciel - Shine

L'Arc~En~Ciel probably one of my favorite Jrock band of all time since the era of Blurry Eyes. This is their new song. I really love the video, I think it is veryyy cool~~Enjoy
uploaded by Xcockayne Soupx

[Anime Review] XXXHolic

2008-10-23T00:02:00.000-07:00

XXXHolic

"Good anime, but need to have more strong story line" -bezoe

Kimihiro Watanuki is a young boy with a cursed gift. He has the ability to see evil spirits, and somehow they seem attracted to himself. One day he meets a misterious woman who names herself Yuuko. She claims to have the means to end his torment, but she never works for free, and she wouldn't help him until he works for her enough to pay for her services. Thus he starts to work in her shop and discovers that in that place, nothing is what it seems.

XXXHolic indeed have a pretty good story on each episode, but I still feel it need more. Even the main story has been set at the early episode, but I feel there's only a small continuation between each episodes. So even I enjoyed it, I hope the 2nd season is better (which I will watch after I review this one).

Character designs.. hm.. Long legs, hands, and torso. Its been a while for me to watch this kind of anime (that not humanoid proportion even though its still looks human.. u know what I mean right?). At first, I really hate how Watanuki over the top expression whenever he encountered something, but after like 15 episodes, I start to enjoy to see his expression. Mokona? well, I prefer white Mokona on the Magic Knight Rayearth more~. Yuuko? I like her a lot :). Domeki? well I like how his tone of responsing to other people, flat and funny I should say. Himawari-chan? I don't see anything special about her.

Background design not the best around, its look so classic and not really interesting.

I don't like the OP and ED music, except for one, which is the last episode instrumental (piano) ED.

Bottom Line: It's a very enjoyable anime for everyone, you will have a good laugh. But I don't think it will be memorable

Overall Rating: A--

Favorite Characters
#1. Yuuko Ichihara ( good fashion taste, and cool)

#2. Vespal Sprite ( a perfect wife-type character)

[Music of the Week] SunSet Swish - Mosaic Kakera

2008-10-19T02:58:00.000-07:00

Music of the Week
SunSet Swish - Mosaic Kakera

This is Code Geass R2 ED2 ost, I like the voice of the singer, I think it is pretty nice. At first, I think the song just average, but after a while of listening to it, it actually pretty good
uploaded by silverinu

Enjoy

[News] New Grade announce

2008-10-17T02:07:00.000-07:00

I will now make the New Grading official

There will be 2 types of A

one is regular A

and the new one is A

Explaination

A : It is for anime that is perfect in all aspects, and will guarantee enjoyable

A: It is for anime that is perfect in all aspects, and will guarantee enjoyable PLUS it is a memorable one.

So, basically they are both perfect in a sense, but whenever I gave it A, that means it is a very memorable anime in my opinion. Like it or not, that you to decide =)

Side note, in a future, I was thinking of changing all memorable anime into gold color (that may be include a A below rating as well.) but before I make announcement, there will be only A gold for now

[Anime Review] Code Geass - Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

2008-10-16T03:09:00.000-07:00

Code Geass - Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

" The ending... totally beyond what I expected" - bezoe

It's been one year since the failure of the Black Rebellion and the supposed death of Zero. Britannia has assigned Area 11 a "correctional education" status, where Elevens are made an example of by brute force, to try to prevent any future uprisings and suppress rebellious thoughts. Unsuspecting high school student Lelouch, oblivious to his rebellious past as Zero, stumbles upon a scheme on his life and the life of a mysterious woman known as C.C., who reveals to him his forgotten purpose and his "true" self. Destroying his assailants and declaring himself Zero once again, Lelouch sets out to finish what he started.

Finally!, the uncertain ending from R1 has been unveiled in the R2. I will say the story of Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 is beyond awesome. From a just a mere student, to a become Zero, and finally reach his final ambition. A lot of drama and betrayal in this anime, plus a very great ending.

Character designs still great as the 1st series, but now even more greater because of the new cast. The Knigh of Round and also Rolo. C.C still got my vote though =)

Animation wise was top notch, the battle scene and the smoothness of the anime is 1st grade. Expression of all character also needs to be give thumbs up.

Music? I barelly pay too much attention for the ost of this 2nd, season. Not that is bad, it just because the story is too good, I skipped a lot of OP and ED in order to see the anime =p. But as far as I remember, the OP ost pretty good.

Bottom Line: It is a must watch anime. (It even made me invented a new rating system =D)

OVERALL RATING : A
(A gold rating will be applied not only this anime, but also all Anime that I think deserve it. More explaination will be on the news that I will post in the next couple days. Make sure to check the changing)

Favorite Characters

#1. C.C (I really get hooked to this character =D)

#2. Kallen Kozuki / Stadtfeld (Even more hotter this series)

#3. Viletta Nu (um.. Yummy?)

#4. Anya Alstreim (no explaination needed)

#5. Nunnally Lamperouge ( Nice Eyes O_O )<-- can't find image of Nunnally opening her eyes~

I really wish I am...
Lelouch Lamperouge (Yes, I have a very big ambition of conquering the world, probably from the era of Vegeta (DB) )

[Anime Review] Code Geass - Lelouch of the Rebellion S1

2008-10-12T19:06:00.001-07:00

Code Geass - Lelouch of the Rebellion S1

"Instantly fall in love with the series from the beginning" -bezoe

After the invasion of Japan by the Brittannian Empire, the country is renamed to "Area 11". The young Lelouch, a Brittannian student living in Japan, accidentally gets caught up in a local terrorist attack against Brittannia, reuniting with his childhood friend Suzaku as well as meeting the mysterious girl C.C. Cornered in a life and death situation, Lelouch accepts a power C.C. offers to him, the ability to order anyone to do anything. Harboring a thirst for revenge against the Brittanian Empire for their actions against his family, Lelouch wages war against the Empire. Using his newfound power and tactical ability, Lelouch goes under the alias Zero in attempts to fulfill his childhood vow, to destroy Brittannia! - myanimelist

Story of Code Geass is one of the strong point beside the animation and the characters design. I like the story of the clash between Britannia and Rebel that lead by Zero, and the way that Zero command his rebel army to fight againts the Britannian. Not only that, I also like the back story of what is the purpose of Zero doing this beside destroying Britania. From start till the end of the season, I really got hooked up with this anime.

Character design, I like Clamp's character style (especially Magic Knight RayEarth) for Code Geass (Even though probably the character was waaay too skinny for a real human, but all of the character design looks superb). The Mecha design probably not the greatest, but its fit the purpose

Code Geass animation was really nice for a tv series. Its not choppy, and well made. The battle scene was really good and the special effect also pretty much "A" quality

I love the 1st OP ost, 1st ED, and 2nd ED for 1st season. I hope the 2nd season have a good music aswell (as I'm probably going to start watch the 2nd season this upcoming week)

Bottom Line: You love Mecha? then you definitely need to see this

Overall Rating: A- (The only reason I gave it A- because of the ending... its unfinished and I think it will carry to the 2nd season)

Favorite Characters:
#1. C.C (yum... Pizza)

#2. Kallen Kozuki / Stadtfeld (Tough Girl? hell yes!)

#3. Villetta Nu (look at those hair and eyes)

#4. Cécile Croomy (she is actually pretty cute)