Rebirth of the Rebellion - Code Geass R2 Talkback (SPOILERS)

Wow. Great episode. You know, I was worried for awhile that Geass was going downhill but lately it seems just the opposite.

Nice to see Xingke again, for however short time it was... but onto the big stuff. Lelouch lost his mind in his anger, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I'm surprised at how calm he was while praising Rolo for killing Shirley. He covered his emotions so well there. While the massacre he waged upon the geass research facility was drastic, I suppose that from his point of view, and the fact that all he was seeing was red at the time, it makes sense that he would carry out such a brutual attack. We often do crazy things when we are angry, and he didn't have many other options either, or ways to get to V.V. so up close.
They keep going back to the fact that both him and Suzaku want to achieve the same goal yet have screwed up ways of doing so. I hate the fact that our resident doucrabroadag is threatening the use of drugs.
It REALLY bothered me that Suzaku referred to Kallen by her prisoner nuraber instead of her actual name when he asked Nunally to leave. It caught me as extremely degrading. How soon he forgets that not too long ago he was just a mere high school boy as well. And not to mention they've know each other for awhile.

I wonder if part of the contract CC has with Lelouch includes killing her when the battles are all over?
 
The seed comparison is losing me. Destiny certainly isn't the only anime with overpowered mecha. This reminRAB me of those that say any anime with a character having a mental break down is an EVA rip off.



Oh, I got that sock right here just waiting.....



Oh please, we all see Rolo for the little monster he is.


Everyone remeraber, its darkest right before the dawn.

And my ninja maid had better not be dead. She just can't be dead.

Oh, a orange-kun kick butt.
 
Yeah, at this point I dont think it would be an advantage. I, personally, would love to see all the 'WTF!??!' reactions, but it wouldnt do Lelouch any good.
 
And pronounced in the English dub as C2.

So your telling me even as an old man that C2 will still look so young and hot?! My god, its like a dream come true!
 
Hold on!

Are you saying Suzaku is within his right to kill innocent people in Europe as long as he doesn't kill any innocent people in Japan?

Suzaku is a meraber of a Britannian invasion force, attacking Europe with the intention of subjugating it and turning it into a Nuraber. And you are saying that is fine?

He is doing exactly what you claim he wants to stop! He is equally guilty!
 
Besides, if he were really smart, he would've confronted Lelouch to begin with instead of trying to grill Kallen for information. He's just doing what he should've done in the first place.
 
I think it represent how they have switched roles. In R1 Lelouch was on the path of revenge while Susaku claimed to be trying to do what was just. Now they have reverse roles. Susaku is looking for revenge for Euphie and now Shirly while Lelouch is seeking to stop whatever his father is planing for the good of the people as a noble should (his idea of noblesse oblige).
 
it's not a blood bath yet!? *jumps around* Diethard was killed I hear? While Guilford is still alive?! YAY GUILFORD. Although....kinda weird bringing back everybody who was dead. Speaking of which, did anybody else die this episode?
*cough*KEEP SHIRLEY OUT OF THE SERIES *cough*
Nunally has eyes. Whod a thunk?
God knows what's gunna happen next.
 
I thought the first season actually did flow and managed that relatively well, or as well as could be expected of a show with so many components, the cliffhanger aside. It's mainly R2 that I've had the real problems with, and even then, now things are likely changing for the better, not for worse, since the show neeRAB to wrap up (or sink, like I said before).

Plus it's usually been the other way around, at least as far as the more important dramatic moments are concerned, not the relatively standard twists (which has admittedly reduced or cheapened their effect, and has annoyed me recently): first the fluff (say, Turn 12), then the dramatic (13). But, again, it doesn't look like we'll get another comedy-centric episode soon, if at all.
 
We are proud to announce the new spinoff series "Code Geass: Castaway."

Suzaku: "I HAVE MADE FIRE! I! HAVE! MADE FIRE!"
Anya: Shouldn't we rescue him now?
Gino: But watching this is so much fun...
 
Not really, actually. This show has a few things in common with Gundam Seed, mostly on the surface, but also takes those elements in other directions, good or bad. If that weren't the case, you'd think Suzaku and the Massacre Princess would still be a living, happy couple.
 
When I got to that point, the line practically wrote itself. It's simply satire and meant to be all in good fun. Hope you don't mind, HC. Glad people seemed to like it, maybe I haven't jumped that shark just yet after all...



Hmm, that's true. I suppose there really isn't a situation that diminishes Charles' guilt, at least not in my eyes.
 
As Gundam Wing puts it:

Grunt A: "What's that?! Is that a mobile suit?!"
Grunt B: "It's a G-Gundam!!!!!"

Okay, so that probably has nothing to do with this, but it looks like a Mobile Armor.
 
Eh. I can see it happening, I'm just not sure I want it to happen, tbh. But actually, looking back, when they are showing the Mechas when the Gaiwan appears, they are in space right? So I suppose it will happen.

And I think that spoiler is slightly true Bigdeath, because...

From what I know he senRAB Rolo out to battle V.V. hoping they will kill each other.
 
Code Geass Parody: Episode 22
Sorry Otaku, But Your Trainwreck Is In Another Series!

GENERIC NARRATOR: Okay, let's hear this great idea of yours.
KALLEN: *ahem*

Even if I'm enslaved in a cycle of fanservice, I'll punch my oppressors in the face!
Even when surrounded by fanboy pandering and underdeveloped relationships, I'll live a rebel to the end!
This burning hand of mine tells me to live and die for the my cause, for the power of G compels me!
GORGEOUS FIGHTER, GUREN MEISTER!
WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK I AM?

GENERIC NARRATOR: Unfortunately, that's kind of been done. Instead, you're going to ask Lelouch why he doesn't love you.
KALLEN: What! That is totally nuts!
GENERIC NARRATOR: True, but so is most of this upcoming episode.
KALLEN: Yeah right. How crazy could it be?
GENERIC NARRATOR: Rivalz finally does something important.
KALLEN: Whoa.
GENERIC NARRATOR: I know!
KALLEN: But......what does any of that have to do with me getting the respect that I deserve?

GENERIC NARRATOR: Uh......um......TODAY, ON CODE GEASS! EVERYTHING YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW WAS WRONG!
FANBOYS: AMAZING!
KALLEN: HEY!

****THEME SONG****

REPORTER: For those that are just joining us, this anime series just went through a convenient but rushed time skip that has rendered Britannia's aristocracy obsolete. Here's some pictures of destruction, since we know that this gets ratings.
TAMAKI: DUDE! ZERO WAS GOOD AFTER ALL!
TODOH: Nah. Sure, he's destroying our most hated enemy from the inside and this is without a doubt to our benefit, but he made us look durab.
XING-KE: Unforgivable!
OUGI: That's right!
NAGISA: I'll just agree with the men.
KALLEN: You suck.
NAGISA: Maybe so, but at least I have a trustworthy and dependable love interest.
BLACK KNIGHTS: OOOOOOOOOH, BURNED!
KALLEN: Must...restrain...fist...
TAMAKI: MAN, I'm telling you guys! He's totally on our side! At this very moment, he's probably serving ultimate justice as befits the hero of this series!

LELOUCH: LELOUCH BRITANNIA COMMANRAB YOU! WEAR STUPID MASKS AND BE MY SLAVES!
BRITANNIAN SOLDIERS: ALL HAIL LELOUCH!
GENERIC NARRATOR: Aaaaah, predictable irony!
SUZAKU: Don't worry, folks. We're still the good guys because......
C.C. Because?
SUZAKU: Sorry, I'm not allowed to reveal the amazing truth about the Zero Requiem until the final episode.
C.C. Aren't we adding a paralyzing amount of moral arabiguity in the attempt to create enough suspense to make sure that everyone keeps watching?
SUZAKU: Damn right!
C.C. Ah. Well, I'm glad we have that cleared up.
SUZAKU: Me too. Now, soldiers, just like I trained you! See me off!
BRITANNIAN SOLDIERS: SIEG ZEON! ZAKUS RULE!
SUZAKU: Damn right they do!
SUNRISE EXECUTIVE: Product placement rules!
LELOUCH: Am I the only one who wonders how and why he keeps showing up?

GENERIC NARRATOR: Meanwhile, at Ashford Academy!

MILLY: Well, now that Japan belongs to Japanese again, maybe I'll go home to the mainland.
NINA: I'd ask what you're still doing here now that you've graduated, but odRAB are no one is interested.
MILLY: Hey, it's me, and this is Ashford Academy. The writers don't need a reason to give me screen time!
RIVALZ: What up, ladies! I'm staying relevant to the story by shilling for Pizza Hut. I'll bet that this display of generosity and thoughtfulness makes you want to fall madly in love with me!
MILLY: Nope! Well, see you both later!
RIVALZ: ........I'm so lonely.

GENERIC NARRATOR: Meanwhile, cannon fodder approaches Britannia!

BISMARCK: BEHOLD OUR RECKLESS YET BELATED ATTACK! We're so badass that we don't need to think through a sensible battle plan.
GINO: IT'S ON! ALL HAIL BRITANNIA!
DOROTHEA: Here we go!
MONICA: Undeveloped token women for the win!
SUZAKU: You all won't win! I am the Knight of Zero, and for the sake of the Zero Requiem I must succeed!
BISMARCK: Ha, what a stupid title! Surely you realize that zero has absolutely no value! Just like you!
BRITANNIAN SOLDIERS: OOOOOOOOH, BURN!
SUZAKU: That's what YOU think!

****Cue "Meteor" from "Mobile Suit Gundam Seed"****

BISMARCK: WHAT THE HELL! THAT'S CHEATING!
SUZAKU: As this episode's lackluster writing is about to demonstrate, the pen is mighter than the robot! ATTACK, LANCELOT ALBION!
DOROTHEA: BLARG! I EXPLODE!
MONICA: At least my death has no meaning to the audience!
GINO: Damn you, Suzaku! I will defeat you here, now, today!
SUZAKU: Gundam Seed Ideology Attack! Am I the enemy that you should really be fighting? Truly?
GINO: ARGH! This argument is overwhelming! WHAT AM I FIGHTING FOR?!
SUZAKU: Hahaha, three down! Killing everyone else is fine, but sparing the enemy I know is A-OK!
BISMARCK: You won't have it so easy against me. I am the Knight of One, and I have a massive sword!
SUZAKU: Ooooh, special. You and one hundred other anime characters.
GEASS WRITERS: BOrabSHELL TIME!
BISMARCK: I just happen to also be capable of reading the future with my Geass!
SUZAKU: Oh yeah? Well my Geass makes me stronger even though it was a liability against you in our last battle!
BISMARCK: NO! I AM DEFEATED! BUT HOW?
GENERIC NARRATOR: How, indeed! What changed in just a month?
LELOUCH: Sure, I could explain it by talking about Suzaku's very interesting character development since his first fight with Bismarck. Instead though, I'll just say that it works because I'm the protagonist and because I say so.
SUZAKU: Works for me!
LELOUCH: Hear me, people of the world! Now that those undeveloped minions are out of the way, I hereby announce Britannia's desire to join the UFN! There will be world peace! And what better place to negotiate that peace than a school in Japan!

OUGI: The man speaks sense!
KAGUYA: Let's do it!
TAMAKI: Wow! I'm actually going to be right about something!
XING-KE: Don't jinx it, you twit.

GENERIC NARRATOR: And so, Emperor Lelouch arrived at Ashford Academy.

RIVALZ: LELOUCH! WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME ANYTHING! LELOUCH!
LELOUCH: Aloof attitude mode, go! I care for nothing!
RIVALZ: Don't just walk away! Damn it, I'll get involved in the plot if it kills me!
NINA: A somewhat appealing possibility! Come on! We'll try to be relevant together!
RIVALZ: Thanks, Nina! You're the best WMD-inventing friend that I've ever had!
NINA: Ugh. I'm regretting this already.

KALLEN: Well, Lelouch. I'll bet you want to talk about your feelings, now that we've finally met again and I've spent the last minute talking about what you meant to me.
LELOUCH: Nope.
KALLEN: Well, here's a kiss anyway.
*Kallen leaves*
LELOUCH: .............YES! I can't believe that worked. In all seriousness though, giving girls the silent treatment is a terrible idea in real life. Take notes, loyal fans!
PERVERTED FANBOYS: Girls have feelings? WE'RE CONFUSED!

GENERIC NARRATOR: Oh, we know! That aside, the negotiations now commence!

KAGUYA: We fear your political power, so Britanna has to accept 20% representation or divide itself.
LELOUCH: Hmm, that's not very democratic.
OUGI: Yeah, I enjoy contradictions.
XING-KE: Quiet, you! Lelouch, we can't possibly trust you, after all! You're still ruling like a tyrant!
LELOUCH: I see. Well, let me ask you a question. What makes a great ruler?
KAGUYA: Pride and dignity, of course!
LELOUCH: A good answer. However, I think the answer is that OH MY GOD LOOK, IT'S AN INCOMING MASSIVE PLOT TWIST!
Kaguya: What?!?!

****CRASH****

SUZAKU: GUNPOINT DIPLOMACY, GO!
XING-KE: SURVEILLANCE DIVISION, what's wrong with you?!
STUPID UNDERLING: Sorry, sir! We generic soldiers are hopeless by default!
LELOUCH: Mwahahaha! Vote about Britannia's merabership like your lives depend on it! Because they do!
KAGUYA: That punchline is so terrible, I'm starting to cry!

RIVALZ: Whoo! Driving a motorcycle is badass, right? Right?
NINA: Sure, why not.
GEASSED MASSES: Braaaaaaaains. Braaaaaaaains!
RIVALZ: Holy crap! We're done for!
NINA: AAAAAAAAAAH!
LLOYD: Ah hahaha, just kidding! I told them to say that, I just wanted to have some fun with you guys.
NINA: Lloyd! It's good to know that thanks to you, I will never be the nuttiest person on this show.
LLOYD: Aw, shucks! Anyway, come on. It's time to kick off your redemption arc.
NINA: Awesome!
RIVALZ: ME TOO?
LLOYD: Nah, these guys need something to do.
GEASSED MASSES: GET HIM!
RIVALZ: WHYYYYYYYYY?! IT'S NOT FAIR!
LLOYD: Wow. That boy can drive.

SUZAKU: Big trouble, Lelouch! The capital's been nuked!
LELOUCH: Whoops. I guess that's goodbye to all of my neglected relatives.
SCHNEIZEL: Hello, Lelouch. Let me get this straight. You wanted to defeat me by uniting the world, therefore you deliberately antagonized your former allies instead of telling them about me and my plans?
LELOUCH: Yes! Peace will be won through this war of mine! Contradictions are necessary for results!
SCHNEIZEL: Foolish, Lelouch. I will show you who is really fit to rule the world: a blind and crippled young girl that I'm definitely not manipulating in any way!
NUNALLY: I will fight you, brother! I'm tired of lies, and I'm even more tired of Gundam plots!
LELOUCH: OH MY GOD, NUNALLY WAS ALIVE ALL ALONG!
SUZAKU: OH MY GOD, NUNALLY HATES GUNDAM!

GENERIC NARRATOR: For God's sake man, get some priorities!

THE END
 
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