9/10
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Code Geass exceeded all expectations with its brilliant execution of a seemingly straightforward story, featuring excellent pacing, unpredictable twists, and an incredibly complex protagonist in Lelouch who makes the series deeply relatable despite its supernatural elements. While the first episode feels underwhelming and some side characters fall into generic archetypes, these minor flaws are vastly outweighed by the series' strengths. This comes highly recommended as a surprising gem that masterfully blends genres from mecha to shoujo elements. The dramatic turnaround from episode one to ...

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