Review of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

first off I would like to say that this anime blew my mind, the very first episode that I saw didn't really stand out much it just seemed like a gundam clone. Then came the ending of that first episode, it was the first in a long line of twist each one better than the other. finally leading up to an epic cliffhanger ending. story- This story is definetly for the intellectual type, the main character lelouche is a genius teenager who, when you get down to the bare bone, is out for revenge. Beyond that just the way that the story is set up withthe interactions between the characters is astonishing. And the irony, there is so much irony, and seeing when the characters are revealed the truth is absolutly mindblowing. Over all the story is one to remember and one that really needs to be experienced first hand.

art- Well this is my one complaint, while I do like that the art is stylized to fit its own story, its rather cartoony. It seems to be a trait that Clamp has to elongate the limbs, and personally I don't much care for that. But beyond that the mechs look superb and the fight scenes are done beautifully.

sound- The OP and ED songs to the first 12 episodes fit very nicely to the overall feel of the show. Also the sounds throughout the series fit well with the tone of what was going on. Though the OP song to the second half of the series seemed kind of out of place and didn't match the animations all that well. For the most part, though, I enjoyed the music.

character- I could go on and on about how amazing all of the characters are, some more than others though. I will try and limit myself though, it seems like there is something for every one in this department. The characters span a wide range of total jerk, to sweet princess, to someone you love to hate, to someone you just feel sorry for. All of the characters actions and interactions are absolutly amazing, and probably the best part about the show.

I would absolutly recommend this to any one who has ever watched any thing on TV, this is a stunning series and deserves to be so. So stop reading this and go watch it.