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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- In the final episode of this incredible series, Lelouch executes his final plan, allowing the future to March forward.
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"I destroy the world...
And create it anew"
Yes yourritht here is amzing l love it l hope he rest in peçe
😭😭😭😭😭
(head cannon) I always interpreted his last words as
"Yes, I destroy the world, and create it. A new [day]." but dies before he can finish.
@@TheBlackEternalWingsi don't think there is a need for a period between "create it" and "anew", it also removes the need for adding more to complete the sentence. I honestly think there was anything after it he didn't get to say because he wasn't saying it out loud in the first place
Most important parts of Lelouch's final plan is actually the preparations that aren't mentioned in detail but are there with hindsight.
He had Jerimiah crush all possible opposing nobility ensuring there could be no new sovereignty in the future for Britannia besides Schnizel, who when geassed for the good of the world(following Zero), is superior even to Lelouch according to himself and Cornelia.
He sacrificed the vast majority of Britannia's military's power in the final battle making it so no one could make use of it anymore, with many of his siblings having been geassed into the armed forces.
Japan produced 80% of the world supply of Sakuradite, the material needed for super conductors for knightmares and power supplies, mined from Mt. Fuji. As a result Japan has no more after he forced Mt. Fuji to explode with it, ensuring Japan's safety from future invasion and drastically increasing the cost of creating knightmares, the cost of war.
Jerimiah and Anya are together in "retirement" meaning that should future issues arise, Suzaku has 2 of the strongest pilots in the world he can call upon to aid him, without having to involve Kallen who can now experience a normal life.
And lastly he never tarnished Schnizel's image to the world as he only got to use the Damocles against Lelouch, and no one besides his inner circle knew his plan, so his diplomatic ties remain in tact as he serves Zero which in turn is Nannally going forward.
It wasn't just "everyone hates me and I'm dead so we get along", it had several geo-political points to make the outcome actually work and make sense. Code Geass sometimes flew by the string of its pants but the final few episodes did an amazing job bringing things together and producing a coherent ending that closed everything.
Exactly. Biggest issue with the AOT ending was that Eren left several loose ends behind - did he just expect the Yaegarists to disappear? Did he think there wouldn't be animosity between them and the rest of the world?
It’s kinda sad. I wish Eren instead of destroying 80% of humanity. He would just empower the Eldians to become *immortal supersoldiers.*
Would have saved all the grief and heartache but I guess Ymir gets the final say.
All fantastic points! Another piece: the black knights were the consolidated military forces from all nations other than Britannia. Both being so depleted leaves no country or side with standing resources to use military force to capitalize on the power vacuum. At least not for a while - long enough to stand up new leaders with peace and collaboration in mind.
This! 💯
He also literally created the United Nations, and join it as Britannia so that the entire world has a forum. His people who aren't Geassed all knew what he was going for, so there are no remnant of "Emperor Lelouch" in the world.
I love how Jeremiah started an orange farm.
It is the color and now fruit bearing his loyalty
@@scarlightemperor3410very true.
He likely didn't start the farm but chose it as his punishment for 'failing to protect Lelouch'. If you look back to after he was initially punished for 'helping let Suzaku escape' he was demoted 3 ranks and given the option to either become a pilot or cultivate an orange farm [S1e6].
No other show has had an ending as perfect as Code Geass in my opinion.
This is how you wrap up a series
But...but AoT!!! (Cries in weeb)
@@nateschwartz8677 AOT's ending is good but it's not as good an ending as Code Geass. Code Geass wraps up everything really well and leaves no stone unturned. It suits Lelouch and it suits Suzaku. I feel like it's satisfying up till the very end.
Steins;gate's ending was pretty good. Here's hoping it gets on their radar someday.
@@conorgillingham2564 Attack on Titan has a overall better ending arc and final episode imo but code geass has the better final moments. Likethe execution of the ending and his death were better than the execution for erens.
This ending and TTGL ending
The fact that pretty much every single anime fan unanimously agrees that this is one of the best endings to any story ever written just goes to show you what an incredibly well written ending it is. It's emotional, it's satisfying, it ties up everything perfectly and leaves you with a sad yet hopeful feeling. Still gets me emotional every time I watch it, especially the scene where Nunally learns the whole truth...
I disagree. Maybe it's good relative to other series, but that's just a knock on many series not having a good ending at all.
CG has a good ending, but it's very idealistic and naive and convenient. Overly reliant on feelings over logic to carry it. Doesn't really fit the narrative of CG IMO. People have short memories or something in that show and lapses in cognitive function to just gloss over everything that happened to make the ending work.
It would work in Gurren Lagann, which has a great ending, but that's due to the nature of the story.
Nice ending but if people think this is realistic and a forever peaceful tale… they live in wonderland. This story is based on humanity being a group of sheeps who have the same mindset. In the real world. After a figure such as Hitler died, a Cold War started and almost a third world war began. This ending is beautiful and I like it as a fantasy story but there is a reason why people consider the AOT one realistic and objectively with a better reaction by humanity and a lingering hope for a better world. (Still I love this ending. It’s nice having IDEALISTIC nice endings).
@@lorenzozinco9664 Lelouch left competent people in powerful positions (Nunally, Suzaku as Zero and Schneizel working for Zero) who were working for the sake of bettering humanity. The Zero Requiem doesn’t necessarily mean there would never be another conflict, but it was a political reset bringing a new age of peace.
@@Un1234l See what I said above.
Gurren Lagann spoiler for anybody else potentially reading.
I also rate Gurren Lagann’s ending but I think Nia’s death was a bit shore horned in.
@@archivesoffantasy5560 yeah but the point is that it is irrealistic how his death stands for an eternal peace. At least that’s the way his fans put it. I like the ideological part but I accept that it is irrealistic but a nice ending to a fantasy story. I like aot ending more because of its realism… it shows that people even without Eren are not prone to immediate peace but there will need to be work to be done because the rest of the population are not npcs but have their own greed and resentment.
He was drawing the line at nunnally because she's the person he cared about most.
Kallen definitely figured out the plan when she saw zero going after Lelouch
Yeah he has consistently been shown to care about Nunnally more than anything else. He straight up abandoned an ongoing battle for her twice. He has said a few times that everything he did he did for her specifically. To create a better world for HER to live in. Making the world better for everyone else too was a neat side effect, but not his goal.
"Re;" it's a pun to the word Rei in Japanese, which means Zero.
It also means king in other languages.
Also, Re;Zero a double pun, back to zero.
It's back to zero.
@@-zerxvil-5208 In a lightning moment it came to me. You are most likely right! 😀. If you take Re;Surrection's plotline, literally: Shamna is SUBARU from Re;Zero! And they say Taniguchi does not have a sense of humour! 🤣
22:44 I'm suprised you guys didn't mention Kallen's name but Kallen figured out Lelouch's plan that's why she looked at Lelouch's picture at the end and said "You must be laughing at how brilliantly your plan worked"
Kallen also knows who zero is, because she stopped Tohdoh's guessing who ZERO is when she yells "It's Zero"
Edit: Also the most obvious one, she's narrating how Lelouch's plan has worked and the world is in peace lol.
I agree with you here my friend
Her and nunnally realized what the plan was.
@@jayburn00 I think Cornelia did too though there isn’t particularly anything I can point to as to why, except for her own knowledge on Lelouch and Zero.
@@TheOriginalInferno I could definitely see the surviving royal family figuring it out (including schniezel due to his intelligence, but he won't tell unless it serves zero).
Yeah. Also the fact that he's pretty much the only person in the world who is known to be able to dodge bullets like he's Neo.So to anyone who fought with or against him this would also be a giveaway.
7 years later and im still crying
I don't cry often, but this ending gets me every time. It's Nunally that puts me over the edge.
Same! Even I cry as soon as I listen to Continued Stories. No song can boast of making me so sentimental. Man, I don't think I'm psychologically ready to see the CG ending again.
I cried as well 😢 🤧
At least they bring him back alive after the show ends 10 years later, so I won't be sad anymore.
I swear every single time I watch Lelouch's death scene it brings tears to my eyes no matter how many times I watch it or how long has it been since the first time...same feelings....the hype when he says "attention entire world"...and the feels when he says "anew..." and that ost playing while Nunnally is crying and everyone is cheering😭😭😭 nothing compares to this show and no one could be compared to Lelouch ❤
Anya and Jeremiah have really gone from rivals trying to kill each other to friends cultivating orange together.
Its astonishing how much had to be in place for the Zero Requiem to work.
Two key things:
He had to separate Lelouch from Zero in the eyes of the Black Knights
He had to make himself and only himself the enemy of LITERALLY everyone
The first, he managed by confronting them in person, with Xingke finally refering to him as Lelouch being the enemy of the world instead of Zero. For Schneitzel, Zero and Lelouch were never separate, since he didnt have a connection with either of them beyond adversary. This was important for the geass command to work. Also important that Schneitzel could not see Zero kill Lelouch, as it would have fucked with his command. Like this, Zero was kept being a symbol for justice.
Secondly, making himself the sole enemy, he had to make a victim of
- Suzaku: dead
- Lloyd and co.: switched sides at last minute
- his army: with the Black Knights knowing about Geass, they knew they were not willing. Also the wording "be my slaves" is interesting since it might also hold the resentment that comes from being a slave, hence they also cheer at the end.
- Britannia as a whole- abolishing the aristocracy, the royal family and changing the chant to "All hail Lelouch" works to separate him as a ruler from his people, putting Britannia the country on the same level as any other country he overtook.
- Jeremiah was left to destroy all unnecessary remaining Geasses and I guess to be exiled to an orange farm
It helps that those deciding the fate of the world going forwards were in on it, forcing them to be better for all the sacrifices to be worth it.
He also made sure there is a counter to the deadliest weapon in the world, so there is no arms race and blew up the biggest Sakuradite mine in the world.
The two issues I found were:
If anyone supported tyrant Lelouch and his policies without being Geassed because they were some kinda fanatics. There is always someone like that, in such a big population...
If any conspiracy theorist questions why he was killed with the same sword he himself was waving around at the deciding battle.
I don't really have an issue with his own sword being used to kill him because it's kind of a callback almost to the reveal of Zero to the world where he showed up in a copy of Clovis' transport. Basically just Zero being a bit extra and flashy
About how the Plan worked long term, remember the UFN that Zero founded, one of the requirements to join was for a country to get rid of its own military power, but to protect them they had the black knights as an army.
At the start of the last battle the world was split into the UFN and Britania.
Nunnally got the power over Britania and most likely joined the UFN too. So now the World is united in a Federation, whos members don't have an own army.
In addition we got the Black Knights as saveguards of peace, with Zero (Suzaku) as their leader.
So I would asume that, there will be peace at least till Suzaku dies. Which at this point can still take 50-90 years in which the world as a whole could change.
I think it is realistic that it mostly works, there will be some problems and small upraisings sure. But mostly it should work.
I believe Suzaku would have an abnormally long and healthy life due to his Geass command to live. Who knows what kind of biological effects it could have.
@@Ydna0 Imagine if the geass makes him unable to ever eat junk food :p
@@shanz7758 🤣🤣🤣
Nice ending but if people think this is realistic and a forever peaceful tale… they live in wonderland. This story is based on humanity being a group of sheeps who have the same mindset. In the real world. After a figure such as Hitler died, a Cold War started and almost a third world war began. This ending is beautiful and I like it as a fantasy story but there is a reason why people consider the AOT one realistic and objectively with a better reaction by humanity and a lingering hope for a better world. (Still I love this ending. It’s nice having IDEALISTIC nice endings).
@@lorenzozinco9664 Differences to WW2 are, that in the world of CG we have just two military forces left, the black knights with zero and britania with nunnally as their leaders. Which both are friends and want to keep the peace. As I already said most likely britania joined the UFN and disarmed their army, so that the Black Knights under Zero (Suzaku) is the last real army left and can keep other armys from forming.
While after WW2 we had two superpowers of which one would have wanted to expand even more. In addition we had many nations with national interests that led to wars and each with its own army.
We can't compare the end of code geass to anything in our world, since we never have been near an situation like in the code geass world. Where the whole world aside from a single force is disarmed and where this force contains people and a leader who just want to keep the peace.
May be idealistic, but in my opinion it would be possible this way.
Yes there ay be still a lot of hate in a lot of people, but they don't have the weapons to start a war over it.
And we have some places in peaceful countries, where former "tribes" or religious groups still hate each other to the death, but since they don't have weapons it does not escalate into a mini war.
Wars don't start with small people just living their lives, they start with leaders who want more power and already got the power to command a military force.
Sure the world of code geass will see some civil wars and some terrorism, but it is unlikely for full blown wars with nations against each other. And therefore the nations can work on rebuilding and improving instead of dumping a whole lot of money and workforce in armys.
“If you’re going to kill a King do it where everyone can see him fall”
Nunally has now lost _two_ siblings she loves to "Zero" while the crowd chanted Zero's name as they died.
Lelouch was willing to sacrifice everything and go down in history as a rotten villain just for the sake of giving his sister a better life. He lost parts of his innocence, his friends, his supporters, and his life, but at the end, he gained peace and reassurance from Suzaku that he would protect everything he cared for. Which is why when he heard Nunnally say she planned to have the world direct its hatred towards her, he thought they had similar plans.
Suzaku was someone who tried his hardest to keep his hands clean. Until eventually he embraced the darkness and even tossed his own name aside for a better future. In the end, though they were opposed for most of this anime, he and Lelouch's wishes became one
Suzaku wanted to die to atone, but ended up living with a mask to better the world. Lelouch wanted to create a better world for Nunally and himself, but it cost his life.
MEMORIZE THIS!! - best line in the show
Funny story, the first time I watched this show, I binged the end of the season. I had to go to bed when I had only two episodes left, but then I couldn't sleep, so I gave up and got back up to watch the end on my laptop.
Since it was a warm summer night, my mom requested that the last person to go to bed would open the door to her bedroom. Noticing light coming from my room, my sister came in to tell me she was going to bed before me, so I would be the one to do it. So she saw me, in underwear, surrounded by tissues, with Nunally chained up on my screen.
It's not what it looks like I swear. 😭
What do u mean? What did she think it was?
Edit: nvm, It took me a sec. But I think I know what she thought. Honestly i think that's more a her problem for concluding to "that" so quickly.
Orange boy got the best ending, IMO
I agree with you here my friend. And them all tho heve nice day my friend
Nunnally not only has to see her brother murdered, she cries over her brothers bloody body as a crowd cheer and celebrates his death. Genuinely heartbreaking.
Lelouch didn't Geass the world.. he told the world to bow down and recognize, and all of his soldiers/geassed politicians/world did
Yeah. You don't really need to Geass anyone if you can literally nuke any place anywhere at the push of a button.
35:24 Nina, Lloyd and Cecille were also in the know! And Kallen realised what their plan was when it was happening. Everyone else might _guess,_ but I feel they wouldn't ever be 100% certain they got it right.
I like to think that Millie and Rivalz were eventually told of what actually happened by other council members, but that's just a good ol' headcanon of mine~
This was the first anime I ever watched, was on recommendation of a friend. And honestly, I think that made it even better, as I had never seen a story arch like that before. and it still stands as one of my favourite pieces of media I’ve ever seen.
I said this on patreon already, but I love this finale so gd much. The part that *still* gets to me all these years later is how they bring back (from the scene where Euphie died in S1) the juxtaposition of the people shouting/chanting Zero's name overlaid with utter sorrow (Nunnally sobbing uncontrollably over her brother's body)
And my god, the MUSIC during the climax of this episode really sells it too. Fantastic series, I honestly never get tired of watching it. Still easily my favorite anime I've ever seen.
Thank you two so much for giving this show a chance! I know us, as a fanbase for the show, stepped up to help make it the next show on the channel but honestly going in I still wasn't sure this would beat the other newer/more popular options at the time. It was a lot of fun to experience this one alongside you guys! The theorycrafting was a lot of fun to witness, from the wild/utterly inaccurate to the prophetic, it's fascinating to see where people's brains go when they watch this one. Looking forward to the next one, guys! ❤
One small thing, when Lelouch is seeing his life flash before his eyes he sees Rolo. Rolo was absolutely right, Lelouch was lying when he said he hated him and Lelouch truly loved him as a brother in the end.
Code Geass…what a series!
This show definitely holds a lot of fond memories for me, definitely my favourite anime series of all time, the ending always hits me! Was awesome getting to see the reaction, especially with the closure the show gives! I especially love when Lelouch says “It’s geassin time” and he geasses all over the place!
Putting the culmination of the series in the thumbnail is crazy, ngl
I figured last episode means it’s an ok time for spoilers, what would u have as the thumbnail?
@@LettsReact It's fine!
@@LettsReact imagine if someone is seeing for the first time,this would be bad for them :/
@@LettsReact Lelouch using Geass on Nunnaly would be a good choice!
@@LettsReact don't change the thumbnail. Anyway only people who have watched Code Geass will watch the reaction anyway.
Code Geass views have been the lowest so far and that thumbnail will get a lot of clicks as it's the finale reaction more people watch when it comes to code geass.
Also this is a 15 year old anime. Can't be saying spoilers spoilers forever lol
Lelouch is dead but dead peoples souls still exist in C's world. C.C. may have been speaking to the dead or just musing. remember in real life people sometimes speak to the dead, even though the dead can't hear them.
Thank you so much for choosing code geass to react to
I love it is amzing my top show❤
This ending is perfect 'cause Zero Requiem gives a satisfactory closure to the narrative arcs of all the characters, especially Lelouch and Suzaku. Suzaku finds the peace of mind he has been desperately seeking for 10 years by bringing peace to the world. Lelouch renounces control over the world and people, giving humanity back its free will and, at the same time, becomes a hero by giving his life for the common good and, therefore, the messiah who claimed to be like Zero by freeing to the world of hate and violence.
It's perfect 'cause the series resolves the question of whether the end justifies the means. _Yes, as long as you pay a price_ . Lelouch dies for the end and Suzaku lives to preserve the means used.
It's perfect 'cause Zero Requiem is a punishment for Lelouch and Suzaku. Suzaku, who wanted to die to avoid guilt, has to live assuming the identity of Zero to protect peace; while Lelouch, who wanted to live with his loved ones, has to die so that they can enjoy the kind world that he dreamed of. In this way they both atone for their sins.
It's perfect 'cause Lelouch redeems himself from the SAZ massacre and, at the same time, the series creates a parallel with the end of the first season. Both Lelouch and Euphemia are the centerpiece of an elaborate lie. She, who was a generous and kind princess who had the best intentions of helping the Japanese people with the SAZ, dies a genocidal liar and manipulator. He dies as the ruthless and megalomaniacal Demon Emperor who declared war on the world, even though he is actually the hero who saved it with Zero Requiem. Both became scapegoats for the bloodshed and trauma. Both were executed by Zero and the world celebrated their deaths without knowing what happened. However, Lelouch gladly accepts the role of villain, considering it deserved for him.
It's perfect 'cause it's a deliciously ironic twist. Suzaku who wanted to change the system from within destroys it as Zero (whom he hated), while Lelouch who wanted to destroy it reformed it as Emperor (whom he hated).
It's perfect 'cause the ending builds a parallel with Ep4 of the first season, creating a rounded closure. Zero appears for the first time in the unjust execution of an innocent man and reappears for the last time in the unjust execution of some rebels who fought for freedom and justice. Both parades were led by Jeremiah.
It's perfect 'cause Zero is established as a symbol of hope and the murder of the Demon Emperor becomes a metaphor that it is important to dream of a future since eventually things will improve no matter how gloomy and hopeless the present is. People will never stop fighting until they find happiness. That is why the world is worth fighting for.
It's perfect 'cause the foreshadowing of Ep5 of the first season is fulfilled: the White Knight (Suzaku) defeats the Black King (Lelouch). The foreshadowing that the series gave us in Ep1 of the first season is also fulfilled: "only those who are willing to die have the power to kill." Thus Lelouch shows that he is a person committed to his ideals.
It's perfect 'cause it falls in line with the series' stance that Lelouch and Suzaku can succeed in whatever they set their mind to, if they join forces.
It's perfect 'cause peace was a decision made by humanity. Lelouch and Suzaku literally ended all wars for a long time. The Damocles was destroyed along with all the F.L.E.I.J.A., no more Knightmares will be produced, there are no armies left, no one has the strength or desire to fight after the battle for control of the world. Nations have joined the FNU and now everyone is concentrating their efforts on addressing other problems. Even Britannia has become democratic since Nunnally became empress and took on the task of guiding the empire in the right direction. The epilogue narrated by Kallen is confirmation that Lelouch was right. In the end, free will and human nature won.
It's apotheosis for its composition: the voice acting, direction, editing, music and, above all, the script are at their highest peak. The ending coincides with the climax of the story and ties all the ends.
Geass has the same shape as the paper crane. It's the symbol of a wish. In this case, Lelouch's wish for humanity to continue advancing.
What a beautiful resolution! Code Geass is the best tragedy that has ever hit television screens and how lucky are those of us who have gotten to know it. Everyone applaud this masterpiece!
Thank you for this comment!
I was thinking a few years back what is the best anime that I've watched and after a lot of thinking I admitted that it's the Code Geass. Taking overall in consideration this anime made transcended ending which I've never seen in other anime like here.
There's also a crazy amount of foreshadowing in this season. For example, Kallen once told Lelouch "Keep fooling us until you no longer can" and "Play your role like you mean it". And there are more.
Great points, some after all those years did not occur to me yet ;) And I dim this show 13/10 for more then decade. All Hail Lelouch!!
There is also the duality of zeros first appearance to save susaku from execution and susaku dawning the zero costume to execute lelouch.
Nice ending but if people think this is realistic and a forever peaceful tale… they live in wonderland. This story is based on humanity being a group of sheeps who have the same mindset. In the real world. After a figure such as Hitler died, a Cold War started and almost a third world war began. This ending is beautiful and I like it as a fantasy story but there is a reason why people consider the AOT one realistic and objectively with a better reaction by humanity and a lingering hope for a better world. (Still I love this ending. It’s nice having IDEALISTIC nice endings).
The movies are a different timeline.
And the upcoming season is part of that movie timeline
Lelouch and Suzaku's fates are probably the thing I find the most interesting about the ending. Lelouch is doomed to die, despite being the one who looked towards a future and wanted nothing other than a happy world for his sister. While Suzaku is the one who has to kill him, despite yearning for death the entire story, and now he's forced to live as Zero, the savior of the world. Despite it being riddled in tragedy, it's such a perfect conclusion to both of their characters, and both of them at least have some relief, with Suzaku feeling like he found a way to repent for his sins, and Lelouch finally building a safe world for Nunnally.
It’s more then that, the three characters who had to give up the thing they wanted most are three characters who fired the FLEIJA, Suzaku wants nothing more then to die as punishment for the sin of killing his father yet must live on, Lelouch wants to create a world where his sister can live in peace and happiness yet must die without getting to see that world and Nunnally who wants nothing more to live by her brothers side will have to live on without him.
They have all been punished for using the FLEIJA
Greatest Ending Of All Time.
You will always be remembered for this Lelouch. The selfless sacrifice you did unlike no other anime character.
Couldn't have ended this series on a more perfect note.
No matter what new seasons of Code Geass they are planning to cook up in the future, this will always be the true ending.
"Those who should kill are the ones prepared to be killed "
ALL Hail Lelouch👑
The movie sequel and new show they’re currently working on are both set in an alternate timeline. So they are not canon sequels to the show’s timeline, meaning it does end with the fiftieth episode.
You will never understand this show completely on your first couple watches. You will always miss something. I don't even know how many times I have watched and I still find some new things.
This is so true. I watched it many times and still seeing new things. Crazy. such a great anime
Lelouch's 100% dead, C.C is talking to Lelouch like you'd talk to a dead family member.
Until Lelouch of the resurrection
@@pranavsohoni3270 Not canon to the anime timeline, only canon to the parallel movie timeline where even Shirley is alive.
@@reinsaxony4623 but it also serve as sequel in a way
@@pranavsohoni3270 It's a sequel to a different, movie timeline where things are drastically different from the get go.
It's not a sequel to the anime in the slightest.
All Hail Lelouch
All Hail Lelouch
All Hail Lelouch
All hail Lelouch he amzing l agree with you here❤
Lelouch is dead. Creators confirmed. The movies take place in an alternate timeline where things happened just slightly different enough to undermine the Zero Requiem. They did this with the movies in order to both preserve the original ending but still allow them to make more Code Geass content.
No, people that worked on it said that was the plan. The people that own the IP never said that and those same creators have changed their stories when tge owners wanted them to.
Still an amazing movie though. It's the "happy ending" version
There was also a different ending if you watched in when it first came out then got pulled and changed to the current ending the original showed lelouch with cc
@@edge2551 That's a myth.
@@edge2551that's fake.
It's a pity that the ending was not a complete surprise to you guys. You had already predicted what the Zero Requiem was all about.
Î mean, all those people who made references to SNK, it was obvious...
@@shanz7758 This is exactly why I struggle to recommend Code Geass to SNK fans. I know they'll like it because the ending is (IMO) a better execution of SNK's ending, but it's hard to talk about that without immediately making them figure out the ending a bit.
@@neoshenlong But honestly, you should recommend it to them too. Actually I have a funny little story about that.
When SNK's final aired, I saw lots of review that said SNK was basically a bad code geass story.
Curious, I watched code geass ending scene, and I spoiled myself SO HARD. But even without having seen the whole serie, the scene still gave me the shivers, and it convinced me I should look up for this anime, when I had always had an itch any time I saw an image from the show because I felt the characters bodies were weird and I wasn't sure the animation would satisfy me.
That's how powerful this ending is, because even as a total naive watcher, I felt emotions, I felt connection to characters I had seen for 2 minutes on the screen.
Then, I watched the entire series, and god that was incredible. It has become my favorite anime, I REWATCHED IT AGAIN RIGHT AFTER HAVING FINISHED IT, and THEN I basically rewatched it through these reviews a THIRD TIME, and still, I can't get enough of it.
So honestly, even with being spoiled the ending, I think people can still absolutely love it! Probably it's even more impressive when you are surprised when the zero requiem actually happens! But even without surprise, it's an incredible story to watch!
I hope they don't degrade the ending by saying that it is like AOT cause Aot did a similar ending to this even though this came before
Aot ending was on more realistic side and this ending was more on fantasy side
@@ayushjain7827 i don't care of your objective takes I like this one and this is the best ending and what realistic AOT literally copied it... I tried to be considerate but AOT wannabes need to ruin everything
@@khushbhandari2569 aot didn't copied it but rather showed that one single person can't change the minds of people for generations to come it's in human nature to fight and peace can't be gained by any means possible plus I am not saying that this ending is anyway not likeable but it just too childish to believe that this would really happen in a world were there are many countries it would be more towards what is shown in aot , everyone have their own selfish goals
@@ayushjain7827 AoT simp spotted. OP's take is not about who was 'better', as you're trying to posit, but the fact that AoT got lazy and copt'ed out of a better story by copying another's ending is the real issue. In otherwords; AoT could have done better than copying another person's homework and try to change up the handwriting a little.
I mean we watched AOT first so of course we’re gonna compare when they’re similar haha doesn’t degrade this ending!
I watch this series at least once a year. I have watched it so many times by now.... that ending gets me every time no matter what. Tears just come out. I love this damn show so much.
The movies are not canon, they are more of a retelling. There are some significant changes between the Movies and the original Series.
I found your channel through episode 1 of this series and have ben consistently watching since. I love your guys reactions as you both are so emotionally intelligent and good at picking things up you always having interesting things to say. Cant wait for whats next
o7 Lelouch, your sacrifice brought the peaceful world you wanted. Really enjoyed you guys reaction to this one and your analysis of Lelouch
There has been a brilliant little bit of foreshadowing hiding in the final opening.
At the end, they quickly show off through pretty much every main character, ending with Charles, Schniezel, Zero and finally Lelouch.
Suzaku is completely absent from this montage, yet Zero and Lelouch are both shown seperately.
Nice observation.
THATS WHY JOHNNY YONG BOSCH IS THE GOAT
THE GOOOAT!!!
I think it'd be super cool if you guys did a final episode after the ending of each show where you talked about the series as a whole and maybe took some audience questions etc. :)
All hail Lelouch!!!
All Hail Lelouch!
There’s a real poetry to the endings of Lelouch and Suzaku. Lelouch who only wanted to live with his sister dies, and Suzaku who wants to die and atone for his sins is forced to continue living. A sorrowful and ironic end for both, but it couldn’t be any other way. Truly one of if not the best anime endings ever.
Thus the holy trinity of Eren, Light, and Lelouch ends.
ALL!! HAIL!! LELOUCH!!! So concludes (the main cour) of one of the greatest series with one of the greatest finales!! Onwards to Chainsaw Man and to sakuga HYPE!! But please, before we move on to the next one, please be sure to check out Code Geass' picture and audio dramas like you did with FMA's blooper reel!
He badass villain and hero l love itis amzing and sad for his Siste keep going king❤
A lot of people just assumed that the ending of AOT was going to be the same thing as Code Geass even though in the show it was never implied to be anything close to it. Lelouche wanted to change the world, Eren didn't, he literally never said anything about saving the world or ending racism or wars etc, his only goal was to save his friends. People just put the idea of eren being like lelouche in their head and were disappointed by what they got. Also in AOT everyone dies houndereds to a thousand years later, the same could be true for the world of Code Geass but we just never saw it.
The ending was perfection, chefs kiss. If only the rest of the series was on the same level. Vinland Saga next please. Fav show of all time
They said it's on their radar after Chainsaw man. It's my favourite anime too. I really badly want to see them react to it
7:23 This ninja spittin😂😂😂
I think C2, Nina, Lloyd (and his lieutenant), the maid, and Jeremiah, were in on the plan. Kallen and Nunnally realized what the plan was. So those people plus suzaku know what Lelouch intended.
It's not only that they arrived at the perfect conclusion to the main story but also brought about a near perfect conclusion to Lelouch and Suzaku's character arcs within the ending. Lelouch who wanted to live with his sister in peace having to die and Suzaku who wanted to die having to live not even as a person but a mere symbol; the just punishment they arrived at for their sins. Even their positions, Lelouch, the devious prince who surpassed his imperialist father in conquering the entire world and Suzaku, the son of the last Prime MInister of Japan who kills the devious prince as Zero, the hero of the entire world. The story you actually expect when you first hear the synopsis. It's brilliant.
A perfect example of "tying everything together in a neat little bow".
I never cry watching a show anime or not. But when the sword pierced Lelouch's chest, tears were rolling down my face.
The only anime i truly binged
I loved Code Geass and I still do love it, you guys should watch Rozé of Recapture and Akito the Exiled, Rozé the Recapture takes place after Lelouch’s reign as Emperor and Akito the Exiled takes place in another universe
Seen Code Geass bunch of time and cried each time with the ending
Can we appreciate the foreshadowing of Gilfford threatening Orange boy with making him work at an orange farm back in episode 6?
Guys i know its a alternative timeline but it would be really nice if you guys react to Code geass Lelouch of the resurrection just to see some fan favorites get good endings(Like CC and Lelouch)
let them be happy with that ending. The other ending was so bad that the author had to come out and say that it was a different timeline 💀⚰️💀⚰️💀⚰️
@@lautaroochoa5572 I don't really consider a the official ending and neither should anyone else it's more like satisfying end to your favorite character's which is probably Lelouch and Best girl CC
Lelouch and CC had a better ending in the original series. The alternate timeline only offers the ending that CluClu fans wanted to see and the only reason it exists is 'cause Sunrise was going through financial difficulties and their most profitable franchise (Gudam) was not successful, so they used CG and created an alternative universe based on fanservice. It has nothing to do with it being bad. The creators have already said that the series is in line with their vision and from their perspective it was a happy ending.
It scares me a little to see this reaction. I hope K&M understood and appreciated the meaning of Zero Requiem and the beautiful evolution of Lelouch, otherwise the ending would have no impact on them. Lately they were focused on finding similarities between Code Geass and Attack on Titan and since it was inevitable to compare both endings, I'll make my contribution. Although both series analyze the same problem, they reach diametrically opposite conclusions. That is, the difference lies in the focus of the discourse and the cathartic effect well achieved in CG and failed in AOT (catharsis is the emotional effect that seeks to awaken fear and compassion in the public). I explain...
Code Geass and Attack on Titan are tragedies. Both tell the story of a civilization that lost its identity at the hands of a power and seeks its freedom. Both emphasize the will to live and move forward, despite the fact that the world is full of misery and suffering. In fact, the final message that the series transmit is similar. We can feel fear in the two endings since both series affirm that war is endless 'cause humanity is prone to falling into conflicts and repeting same mistakes (this is essentially why Schneizel and Charles wanted to bring an eternal peace).
AOT highlights violence and hatred as inherent traits of being human. From here comes the emblematic phrase "the world is cruel", to which another is soon added: "but it is also beautiful", 'cause, as Zeke and Armin explain, life is full of seemingly insignificant moments, which, in reality , they give meaning to life and for that reason it is worth fighting. However, the hopeful message is diluted by the conversation between Armin and Eren and the epilogue as they demonstrate that the Titans weren't the problem, but human nature. Human beings are fundamentally self-destructive and only survive on impulse. That absurd thing called "will to live." So it's like people didn't learn anything and just get what they deserve. As a consequence, a feeling worse than fear remains: horror.
On the other hand, CG maintains that it is worth fighting for as people will never stop seeking happiness. The world is constantly changing and will always continue to move forward. So even if things are bad now, they will get better in the end. Therein lies the importance of the future and, by extension, hope. It doesn't matter if people forget the Zero Requiem and go back to war. It's in their nature to learn to be better and try to make the world a better place. So humanity isn't only the problem, but also the solution. It's a more optimistic approach that sheds light on the human race, which becomes worthy of compassion.
Something similar happens with Lelouch and Eren. They're both tragic heroes. A tragic hero is a virtuous hero who is above average, but suffers as a result of his mistakes and shortcomings, becoming the author of his own downfall. Eren possesses the two most powerful titans and Lelouch is the prince of the oppressive empire with a genius intellect and a magic eye. Even both are characterized by having unwavering determination and clear convictions. Ironically, the two turn out to be a foil character for the other due to a substantial difference that reflects the message of the both series.
Eren is a boy who became a monster. He terrifies us and we are supposed to sympathy with him since he is a monster spawned by war. Instead, we feel pity for him at best, or disgust at worst; since Eren really used selfless reasons (ensuring a happy life for his friends) to carry out a selfish plan (imposing his vision of the world). In the end, he became an instrument of destiny and a slave to his freedom.
On the contrary, Lelouch is a monster who learned to be a man. We are afraid and we sympathy with Lelouch 'cause he imposed the punishment of death on himself so as not to allow himself to enjoy the new world with his loved ones and thus atone for all the atrocities he committed. Let's say that Lelouch used selfish reasons (punish himself) to carry out a selfless plan (save the world). Ultimately, he always acted on his own will, had control through Geass and political power, and abandoned all of that because it was the right thing to do.
In short, AOT has a darker tone while CG has a brighter tone. Two sides of the same coin. In any case, every ending must convince its audience on a narrative, discursive and emotional level and Code Geass checks all of these boxes. The resolution of Lelouch's arc is totally cathartic and the message that CG leaves is much more forceful and moving. This series taught me to value and find new angles on important themes like no other work had done, such as free will, the mask, individuality, the future, lies, human nature. I sorry that the Discussion Section never reflected on as they could have been.
Anyway, I thank K&M for sharing their Code Geass experience with us, as well as I thank everyone who took the time to read my extensive comments. It was a pleasure to see CG with you again :)
Anyone who considered Code Geass as one of the GOATs appreciate your weekly comment...Your insights about this anime is unparalleled.. Thank you very much
Ok, so about the movie. There are 4 movies. But they are not canon to the series. the first 3 are a retelling of the main series but with bunch of smaller and bigger changes. They did that so they could continue the story but at the same time not ruin the perfect ending here. The first 3 movies were never dubbed but the 4th one was. It is an original story set after Zero Requiem. It is called "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection" so... I think you can guess what happens in it. You can watch the 4th movie without watching the first 3. You just have to remember that the show and movie are not in the same continuity. The only change from the show to movies that is relevant to the 4th movie is that Shirley was never killed so she has a small cameo in the 4th movie. I personally think that the movie while not perfect is fun and it is worth checking out.
How did they get through 50 episodes and STILL question Lelouch not willing to Geass Nanaually????
She is the one person in the world he loves without any questions, he abandoned a REBELLION FOR HER.
My favorite part is that the ending of the show encapsulates the title. Lelouch achieved "Code Geass"
This is by far one of my favorite shows and I'm so glad I got to be here when you guys started it and saw it through to the end. There have been a couple other reactors I watch who dropped it because it just wasn't getting enough views to be worth it which I understand but it pains me when that happens as it is such a great experience. It was a blast seeing you both watch it and give your inputs, it does suck that the ending was kind of spoiled a bit by the AoT comparisons but in all fairness, I spoiled the ending of AoT for myself from having just guessed it was gonna be the same idea as the Zero Requiem, so I guess that's just the nature of watching both shows in either order. Thank you so much for sticking through with this amazing show to the end!
It's been a blast this past year tuning in week in week out watching along with them. This series is close to my Heart and I'm you guys loved it.
It goes full circle. In the beginning Lelouch always said: "those who chose to kill are those who should willing to be killed"
BTW: C.C. really did talk to Lelouch, since C.C. can communicate with those who pass on. Remember when Charles talking to Clovis in C's world on sword of akasha? Well for the Code bearer like C.C. and V.V. they can talk to those on C's world like C.C. did with Marian.
In case you guys didn't know, the new season of Demon Slayer starts next week.
Would you guys consider resuming that series once you finish Chainsaw Man?
If you're concerned with the dub, by the time you wrap up Chainsaw Man, new DS episodes will start being dubbed, so you'll be able to watch it in English at your rate.
Just, think about it? 🙏
I pray you do Vinland saga sometime relatively soon
I'm happy with everything you saw and said and I hope you enjoyed everything very much.
I'd avise you also watch the ending with Japanese voices, just for yourselves. Nunnally crying BROKE me when I was watching that as a teen. I still have tears to my eyes just by listening to the music.
Zero knew exactly what he was doing and planned it himself. Eren had no clue what he was doing and was simply following Ymir lmfao they aren't similar what so ever.
The Legend of Vox Machina!! You guys would laugh so hard, and the drama and story really pull you in!
ALL HAIL THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME
No Montana, Lelouch is not alive.
That was an incorrect interpretation that a portion of the fanbase had back when this episode aired.
The director had to come out and verify that Lelouch died. Even then, some of these fans refused to believe it, even refusing to hear it from the director himself.
And... You're wrong. Just watch an uncut japanese version of an ending :-) RUclips search code: nf4sxmxQF00. Cheers!
That's until they backtracked to continue milking the franchise
Not exactly true. I'm not even going to talk about alternate universe filler movies created later. But you can watch an uncut japanese version of this ending (created waaay before the dubbing). Lelouch lives - he took the C-code from C.C. that's why Nunally saw the vision after touching Lelouch's hand (similar to the visions C.C. gave to non Geass users).
The reason the ending was cut was to give the viewers the chance to decide what ending they want. Cheers.
@@ununun9995 fortunately the milking of the franchise is done in a non-canon alternate universe (e.g. Shirley never died, etc), so the canon story is unchanged
@@damianborkowski3060 You fell prey to the troll video which falsely claimed lelouch is the cart driver. That video is a fan made edit, it was never party of the show.
This is easily proven, the original Japanese broadcast is still online, go watch it and see with your own eyes that the cart driver was never Lelouch.
Also, we know from many MANY interviews that the only reason Code Geass exists is because the creators wanted to write a story where the main character does evil things and then dies at the end to redeem himself. The death of Lelouch was always the core of the anime and the reason it exists.
They even officially confirmed that Lelouch never had a code.
On the 2009 DVD C.C. herself even explicitly confirms that Lelouch is dead.
Attack on Titan has really ruined this show I can't stand how people constantly compare the two like this didn't come way before Aot was even created.
How the 2 seasons ended, keep watching
●Code Geass: Akito the Exiled
●Code Geass: the resurrection of Lelouch
after the sequel to resurrection lelouch
●Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture 2024
To watch the movie revival of lalouch you have to watch the 3 recap movies since they have some new/changed plots that needs to be done to make sense of the movie. So the movie is not exactly based off the original series.
I can't believe this comes out right after my last final exam as a college student.
Jeramiah, C2, Suzaku, Lloyd, Cecile and Nina know what happened. That’s why those six didn’t need to be Geass’d yet still went along with a plan that would seem psychotic if you didn’t know the ending. Cecile even comments saying that she has no regrets ‘switching sides’ even though she’s now in prison. You also get a very respectful ‘Yes, Your Majesty’ when Lelouch tells them to abandon the Avalon and rescue the prisoners.
On the opposing side, Kallen and Nunally 100% understand what happened with Todoh and Ohgi being suspicious.
When it comes to the movie, Lelouch of the Resurection, the original creators made it because the theory of Lelouch still being alive was incredibly popular and people came up with plausible explanations. Basically, the community split into three camps:
1). Lelouch died and C2 was talking to his spirit that now dwells with C’s World
2). Lelouch died and C2 was just talking to herself, laughing that Lelouch defied the condition that Geass would result in solitude (Several people understood and still loved him after the Zero Requiem)
3). Lelouch was the driver of the cart that C2 was on. The theory was that since you obtain a Code by killing someone that has one and Lelouch killed Charles, he stole his Code. But as he didn’t trade it for his Geass from his contractor, he got to keep Geass and the Code, hence the name of the show being ‘Code Geass’.
The original creator made the movie based on that last theory but also said that viewers can choose what they want to believe in; do you like the original ending or the new one in the movie? Which ever one you prefer is canon.
I personally love the new ending and think that you should definitely give it a watch; if not for the channel then definitely for your own entertainment! However I perfectly understand those that choose the original ending.
If anyone read this far then congratulations and thank you for indulging my ramblings, have a cookie! 🍪
I remember first watching this show as part of my line-up back in 2016 and finishing It in 2017. I am glad to have joined you guys on this journey and the others who have giving their philosophy takes. Lelouch as a character, and this show will always be iconic to me.
his dead shes looking at the sky
21:00 Saw both of you and said to myself: "Man, that's a long cat" LMAO
Love the ending, which is the common opinion. But i want to tack on it's also interesting because it's, for lack of a better word, messy.
We don't know what Lelouch did as Emperor, we never learned how Code works or where Geass comes from, we can guess Lelouch died but that's about it and even that isn't certain due to our lack of knowledge on Code and the World of C.
But it just FEELS right. And in the end that overshadows everything else.
There is a film after this you can watch, Code geass:Lelouch of the re:surrection
Which is non canon to series and canon to recap movies
Suzaku: starts outrunning gunfire
Kallen: "Oh yeah that's totally him."
Finally, the ending! I wanted to see your reactions and hear your thoughts and wasn't disappointed. It was so much fun rewatching this through your videos.
I was sad when I first saw the ending years ago. I fully wanted to believe in the theory of Lelouch being alive even though the anime staff had apparently been telling in interviews that he's truly dead. I had once fallen for that gif of the cart driver at the end being Lelouch but I looked it up and found out it was a fake edit. Several years later I watched a lot of other people's reaction videos to the finale and finally accepted Lelouch is dead and that he got his wish in the end with everyone happy (I agree that it feels too much like a perfect fairytale ending cause that doesn't got this well in real life. Funny thing is that several days later after I thought "Yep, Lelouch is really dead all this time." is when they announced the compilation movies and the third movie with an alternate ending called "Lelouch of the Resurrection" lol.
Yeah, others have explained but the third movie follows the retelling of the series through the first two movies so several things are different and you'd need to watch those two before the final movie.
Anyways, thanks for watching the series! I'm happy to see others enjoying a show I liked even if it had been years. I hope you guys watch other anime movies though (I heard you mention "A Silent Voice" and it'd be fun to hear your thoughts on that).
Holy shit you actually pointed out something i hadnt noticed in all these years, the 11 on the Damocles symbolizing THEM. I was always so focused on the battle of mechs and ideals between Kallen and Suzaku.
And once again i cried bc of this ending man i love this show
and its done, i am so glad you guys were able to watch and enjoy the show as much as you did, this is my favorite anime ever and i have very fond memories of it from when i watched it the first time, it has its flaws sure, but its still such a wonderful show with a fantastic ending. thank you for taking the time to watch it and im looking forward to the next anime you watch.
and if i may make a suggestion for something to watch maybe later down the line, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, as well as Dungeon Meshi are both wonderful shows that are very enjoyable to watch with wonderful visuals
The first half of this episode is a freaking essay. And I love it.
It’s a wonderful show it shows how trying to destroy oppressors turns you into one
All hail Lelouch!
i knew the ending and i watched it so many times ... and again i am balling and ugly crying .. i love this anime!!
Thanks for watching and enjoying this anime that i love so much. I have been watching anime since childhood with different genres and such but code geass still hits hard man all hail LelOucH
Lelouch, who wanted to live happily with his sister, had to die for peace, and Suzaku, who wanted to die for his past crimes, had to live for peace.
nunnaly's plan being nearly exactly the same as his and her determination to carry it out is what gave him the strength to geass her, it took all of his hesitation away.
What a fantastic conclusion!
I've rewatched Code Geass multiple times (both Dub and Sub) and it still blows me away!
If C2 can talk to Lelouch then they can have almost like an online girlfriend/boyfriend relationship. Only talking with each other but never seeing each other in person LOL.