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Code Geassmanages to surprise its fans with every twist and turn. No matter how good you are at predicting the plot of a series,Code Geassis bound to derail your theories. Needless to say, the series has its share of lovers and haters.
Code Geassisn’t one of the series that spoonfeeds its readers/watchers. You have to actively invest yourself in the plot and figure out the undertones. Thus, most of the hatred against the anime comes from those who take it at its face value without trying to understand the complex characters and their goals.
The Downside to Powers inCode GeassMakes the Story Complex
One of the driving elements inCode Geassis the power that manifests in the characters called Geass. This power manifests differently among different people and is linked to their inner desires as well as personalities. The power of Geass increases with its usage, but if the user lacks willpower, they can end up being consumed by their Geass.
“Stop milking It”: Code Geass Falls Into the Same Trap Masashi Kishimoto Fell Into That Destroyed Naruto’s Legacy
Geass users are extremely powerful, but at the same time, the power comes with its restrictions and limitations. The weakness that every Geass user inherits inCode Geassallows a more in-depth exploration of the characters and their personalities. The users also need to be smart with their powers and their limits.
This added layer of danger makes the series far more complex than you could have imagined. The characters are not only driven by their goals and hunger for power, but they also have to make sure they don’t lose control. Mao is an excellent example of the dangers that Geass poses to its users.
People Fail to Appreciate the Complexity ofCode GeassCharacters
Plenty ofCode Geasswatchers have reached the conclusion that characters like Lelouch or Suzaku are flawed and are thus not great. However, the failure of these characters was intentional, and it was to make fans realize that characters aren’t perfect. No matter how intelligent or strong a character is, they will have their own flaws, which also helps in their development.
Code Geassmight never get the same recognition from recent anime fans since everyone wants an overpowered or someone who can’t make any mistakes. The kind of writing and character development inCode Geassmight go unnoticed or unexplored if you expect Lelouch to win every test.
“They’d be executed”: Code Geass’s Initial Idea was So Much Darker Even an Alternate Ending Wouldn’t Make it Better
One of the reasons whyCode Geassfans love the series is because it portrays failures just as much as wins. Defeat is always around the corner, but it helps people see Lelouch grow as a character. Unfortunately, there will always be people who will just chalk it up to bad writing without giving the series a second chance.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellionanime is available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Aaheli Pradhan
Anime Content Writer
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Aaheli is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with 1300+ published articles. With five years of experience under her belt, she is a living, breathing encyclopedia for anime and manga. From Shonen and Shojo to the most niche anime, nothing escapes her radar. Her poisons of choice are Assassination Classroom, Gintama, Ouran High School Host Club and every Ghibli movie ever. She believes in living a slow life, surrounded by incomplete art projects and her beloved cats.
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