Review of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

Ah, Code Geass. Here is my favourite anime, one so full of incredible plot aspects and twists that I could easily blabber one for ages, and spoil every last second. To avoid this, I shall keep the plot explanation to a single sentence: Lelouch is a student, and when his sense of honor gets him entangled with a military secret, his life is changed forever, and he will begin to embrace his destiny to free japan from the tyrannous oppression of the Holy Empire of Brittannia. Code Geass is exceptional. The story it tells is full of detail and the characters are always captivating and interesting, eachwith their own different motivations and methods of fighting, and no character is ever left without explanation. More than any others, Suzaku and Lelouch are an exceptional two characters, both with very strong personalities and character development.
But the characters and story are not the only strong aspects of this show. The art is beautiful, it embraces the Mecha aspect perfectly, yet doesn't neglect things like background design and human designs.
Beneath the surface also lie many themes: the meaning of power, what is strength, the true meaning of authority, etc. Code Geass reveals itself, on second thought as a strong criticism of all warmongering nations, and of all absolute regimes.
But all work and no play makes Lelouch a dull boy, and the creators of Code Geass knew this well. You will find light-hearted intervals sown into the story. No episode is a waste, but not all of them focus on the political or military aspects of this deep tale. Some episodes may seem like fillers, but they always provide either character development or background for the world Code Geass is set in.
Overall, Code Geass is magnificent, a coming together of wonderful story telling, strong characters, intrigue, large scale Mecha battles and light hearted school/harem type events. It all works together and is, without a doubt, my favorite anime yet.