Review of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

This is my first review, but I was really compelled to write a review for Code Geass because it is the first anime to grab me in quite a while. Although I wasn't very interested to watch it because I heard CLAMP did the character designs, I was drawn in from the first episode by the (I mean this in the best way possible) exaggerated animation; close ups, angles, movements and facial expressions from the characters. Seeing the driving forces behind the main characters and the royal family members gives them a human side the watcher can somewhat identify with, making you unable to completelyhate them. Like Cornelia is a battle hardened merciless commander, but has a soft spot for her sister and her other siblings. The storyline continued to surprise me, not pulling any punches and had great development for its genre, giving plot twists that knocked me off my feet. The only downside I saw lies with Lelouch. I can say his character is really great and fits the leading role of his other identity Zero well. But there were times I was hoping he would show a little more remorse or regret for his actions. However it's that same trait that makes him a solid leader a good character. Awesome show I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.