Review of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

This is a work that relies heavily on the emotions of the characters. The fanservice for the male gaze is there, but fanservice in general, and sexualization specifically, are everywhere: it's a given that it's part of the human being. The animation focuses on the changes of facial expressions in accordance with their mental state. The rest is kept neat and and simple. The fact that most viewers end up with a clear opinion or attitude towards even the secondary characters is proof of good writing of behaviors and personalities. It is a constellation of wills and emotions that spiral towards the inevitable collapse at the last episode. Unfortunately,the second season throws everything to the trash in lieu of a lethal dose of 25 episodes of pure fanservice.