They took a very interesting concept such as a high schooler with a super power trying to take back his honor as an exiled member of royalty, just to turn it into a soap opera, where the most interesting concepts are forgotten, and the most childish ones are exalted. The setting of the plot is so interesting. Japan conquered by Britain? That setting is apocalyptic almost, yet Code Geass give us a brief history lesson, just so it can later submerge us in layers of vanity. We never get to know what Area 11 *really looks like*, and what the true aftermath really was. And honestly, I couldnt care LESS about the schoolmates. Like bro if Lelouch doesnt give a shit about who does the homework WHY SHOULD I? And the cat episode? That was the epitome of unnecessary.
When we start to get some lore about the Geass and the green haired chick, the writers suddenly scrap all those lore hints off, pat us in the back and whisper to our ears "that will be next season đ now back to the high school drama! Also concepts like the geass are so easily wasted. We see Mao, an interesting antagonist, but the typical easy-antagonist that precedes the more serious one. After Mao we dont get that more serious antagonist, nor we get to see anyone else who has the power of the Geass.
And all the lesbo melodrama? The exact moment I stopped watching was when the 4 eyed bitch started crying to princess Euphy about how ugly she was. I just paused and asked. This is the anime about the royalty kid trying to take back the throne with his intricate plan? This is the anime about the opressed japanese taking back their honour? This is the anime of the royalty trying to kill each other for power? This is the anime of the guy who wants to be king but regrets it after he realizes he has to fuck everyone in his way? What happened to that? If there is a part 2 i'll most likely watch a summary because i am not wasting my time anymore with the soap opera shit.
Best initial plot of all time, worst execution without a doubt
