AGP#030 – Code Geass (a.k.a. Pepperoni Hotdogs in the Pizza Crust?!)

Hosts: Evan “Vampt Vo” Minto, Hisui and
Narutaki
Topic: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
(both Season 1 and R2) (2006)


In part two of the Reverse Thieves’ podcasting extravaganza, I
chat with them for a lengthy hour-plus podcast about the 2006 TV
anime Code Geass, from studio Sunrise. The show, a modern take on
the classic 50-episode Sunrise mecha formula, follows the events
of a political and military revolution, masterminded by the
exiled prince Lelouch Vi Brittania. We get pretty in-depth
regarding the series, so a massive SPOILER ALERT
is in effect throughout the episode.


Let us know what you think of the episode, and please feel free
to chime in with your own thoughts on Code Geass in an e-mail or
the comments thread. Show notes and links are after the break.


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(Runtime: 1 hour, 22 minutes)

[00:00] Opening Song: “COLORS” by FLOW (Code Geass Season 1 first
OP)[00:20] We’ve got the beat! And we’ve got the Reverse Thieves
back on for more anime podcasting shenanigans.

[01:46] Let’s get right into things with the summary of Code
Geass, provided by Alain because Evan gets too confused when he
tries to sum up all of the ridiculous events going on in this
show.


[7:53] Is Lelouch a hero or a villain? Is he neither? We also
begin comparing him with Light Yagami from Death Note, who is
also a morally gray mastermind, despite distinct differences in
their personalities.


[20:01] Discussion of Lelouch’s blind, parapalegic sister
Nunnally, and how she’s totally the best character in this
show.


[25:48] Everybody else seems to hate Suzaku, but we find him
really interesting, especially in how he interacts with both
Lelouch and Nunnally.


[35:14] Evan’s not a huge fan of C.C. (pronounced “C-Two”), but
Al and Kate are fascinated by her vague past and subtly
revealed motives.


[44:01] Promo: Viga the Otagal Podcast


[44:33] A big argument ensues around our hosts’ opinions about
Princess Euphemia. Evan hates her “stupid pink hair” and the
“accidental Geass” scene, while the Thieves think she’s a
particularly strong character.


[52:30] We discuss how much we love the ending of Code Geass,
while reminding shippers and wishful thinkers of THE TRUTH
about the ending. Shut up Cart-Driver-Theorists, we will hear
none of your lies!


[1:03:10] Finally! Time to talk about the robot fi aw never
mind, the fights suck in this show. It’s not really about the
robots. Also, we make fun of Kallen (a.k.a. Karen) and her
badonkadonk for about five minutes.


[1:10:10] Uh-oh, now we’re talking about Ashford Academy. Evan
thinks it’s a ridiculous waste of time, but Alain cites
Shakespeare in defense of the comedy episodes.


[1:19:20] End of the show. The Reverse Thieves pimp their
awesome blog and their new podcast, The Speakeasy. Follow us on
Twitter (Ani-Gamers, Evan, Alain, Kate) and please leave us a
review on iTunes.


[1:21:59] Ending Song: “WORLD END Instrumental” by FLOW (Code
Geass R2 2nd OP)


[1:22:15] Enabled by the story of a futuristic robot
revolution, Kate’s trying to usurp Evan’s host powers once
again!