Introduction: 0:00 (Lol obviously) Lelouch’s narrative role, motivations, development and psychology: 4:14 Suzaku’s narrative role, motivations, development and psychology: 18:24 Thematic & Ideological Comparison: 29:48 An Analysis of the Zero Requiem: 31:57 I thought for months that I would never make a Code Geass video, but changed my mind on it recently. And I’m quite happy I did, because I had a lot of fun doing this one. Hopefully you enjoy it too, it was an interesting challenge for a bunch of reasons. Now, I just need to give proper credit where it’s due, because I definitely had help in making this. Firstly, thanks to KZreadr ShintaiReviews for helping out a little bit with editing the script for this. Also, I should definitely reiterate credit for Sam Lasky and Reddit user 7TeenWriters for their respective analyses on the series, because their ideas definitely influenced this video. In particular, 7TeenWriters’ post on Lelouch and Suzaku was the original source for my conclusion on the Zero Requiem. So yeah, I appreciate the contributions from all of the above. Shintai’s channel: kzread.info Sam Lasky’s piece: thestuffstoreofstuff.blogspot.ca/2016/06/character-analysis-lelouch-vi-britannia.html 7TeenWriters’ piece: www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/2mu5p2/spoilers_code_geass_the_psychology_of_lelouch_and/
@HxH2011DRA
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr Respect for the links!
@JH-lb6qf
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr As a psychology major I'm thrive on these types of videos.
@bobbyzamora6389
6 жыл бұрын
You should do these timestamps for your other long videos! Although that would probably be a pain..
@amirwilliams8309
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr you should do mob psycho 100
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Amir Williams Eh, there are enough videos out on it already, I think.
@contemptman36466 жыл бұрын
>says he isn't a huge fan of the show >does a 36 minute analysis on it
@TheAutistWhisperer
6 жыл бұрын
Timmers Dude he was joking.
@CaptainPIanet
6 жыл бұрын
Simmer down Timmers
@jareddesilva6957
6 жыл бұрын
Timmers- shimmer me timbers
@MarEXksz
5 жыл бұрын
Ya'll just had to go there didn't you? 🤣
@imapopo2924
5 жыл бұрын
Its the same concept as the people that do 1 hour long videos on why Sword Art Online is a rolling dumpster fire of a show. Their interest in the show isn't so much for the show as a whole, but rather certain aspects of it. Like again with SAO, how the premise couldve been done so much better and the terrible writing and uninteresting characters brought down the show. In the case of Code Geass, one can analyze the concepts and philosophy behind the show without having a great love for the show itself. Personally, I love the hell out of Code Geass (Mostly because of Lelouch being amazing and filling a very unique narrative role) but I can easily see why some people don't like the show as a whole (Bit too much fanservice for my tastes and sometimes the plot stutters for a bit with things that dont really make sense.)
@themadmystic16886 жыл бұрын
It actually makes the series end horrifyingly tragic if Lelouch lives. He made his world a reality, went past the point of no return, redeemed Suzaku, and succeeded... now his entire legacy depends on him fading from the world into a quiet life, what he described as a slow death when the series started. Suzaku, on the other hand, is now required to live in the spotlight, and to be a pragmatic hero to the world, protecting the peace and crushing any rebellions. The both went through hell to end up in their own versions of hell. Lelouch will never be freed of the purposelessness he felt at the beginning, just as Suzaku will never be freed from the terrible murders he had to do to save lives. Yet, in that, their shifts in character mean those situations which would have been hells to them before because salvation. I guess in this show at least, salvation and damnation really are the same.
@nicholasleclerc1583
5 жыл бұрын
The Mad Mystic “Shifts in character” as in, they change how they think ? They change their personality ? Or is it just the circumstances changing, which makes, like you said, “their individual hells their salvations” (which I understood) ? And how come Lelouch still thinks of himself as purposeless at the end of the series ? Didn’t he make a purpose for himself *by ensuring a better, peaceful world ?* Or is that, now that his plan is completed, he has no more reason to live ? And you started your paragraph by implying you’d explain why Lelouch surviving at the end of the series’d be tragic, but I don’t see it; was it that Lelouch’d still be purposeless, but living a pointless, quiet life in the shadows ?
@Alonepistachio
4 жыл бұрын
Fuck Suzuku he’s a dick and a traitor
@Gooong
4 жыл бұрын
And yet, since he fulfilled C2's purpose he's immortal and doomed to live forever.
@Abby-th8ur
4 жыл бұрын
The Mad Mystic so would you say that lelouch is a tragic hero
@educatedlaziness3268
4 жыл бұрын
If the implication at the end is to be believed, at least Lelouch's purgatory after his "death" is spent with CC, the only person who truly knew him and who herself only ever sought an end to her lonliness
@tailedgates96 жыл бұрын
Another interesting fact about Suzaku is that he can survive entirely off of crayons and lighter fluid.
@glorioustigereye
6 жыл бұрын
It’s time to get my Big Mac on
@tailedgates9
6 жыл бұрын
Suzaku in the abridged series is the best. XD "Come ON! How do you close this thing!?"
@arissantorisonmars9271
6 жыл бұрын
:D
@hizkiafigotarigan9532
6 жыл бұрын
spinzakkkkkkuuuuu
@technical_teffficulties2836
6 жыл бұрын
“BITE ME BANANA MAN”
@hmmmooops6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for addressing the fact that Suzaku turning to Zero was the "death" he wanted. It was a brilliant moment for the show and made me respect the writers a bit more.
@bretglover25252 жыл бұрын
Zero is Lelouch’s perception of his father. Ruthlessly charismatic, and willing to do anything necessary to forge a world that they desire, even if it means tyranny. His school persona is his perception of his mother, selflessly caring and always positive. However once he discovers his mother was in league with his father, his perception of his mother changes, and we never see his school persona again.
@zachrubin5044
4 ай бұрын
dude holy shit you just blew my mind
@bretglover2525
4 ай бұрын
@@zachrubin5044 I literally don’t remember writing this. Wtf is this garbage. Fleya go brr.
@jonahndungu1652
2 ай бұрын
Don’t delete, man. It’s a good analysis. I would add that just as the illusion of his mother is destroyed, so too is the illusion of his father. Lelouch becomes more sympathetic and understanding to his father’s goals, though he rejects Charles’s methods. This allows Lelouch to eventually conquer his father’s throne and to run the empire better than him. Not only this but he is finally able to do away with his masks which is why we never see either him in his school mask or his zero mask again. He has finally made a synthesis of the two after breaking free of his idealized image of his mother and his bastardized image of his father. He has overcome his parents which allows him to move into adulthood, and then to defeat Schnizel who he was never able to overcome as a child, and into ruler of the world. He then finally gives up his rule of the world for the sake of his dream. He gains the world but gives it up so that he isn’t conquered by the same concerns as his mother, father, and Schnizel. By the story’s end, Lelouch conquers all which is what allows his dream to be enacted. Only Lelouch was powerful enough to overcome any obstacle the world threw at him and enact his dream but also generous enough to share his dream with the rest of the world. Ironically, Lelouch’s dream kills him physically but not spiritually like the other characters. Only Lelouch gains the whole world without losing his soul, because he sacrifices everything, including himself, in order to fulfill his dream. The only reason that the dream doesn’t die with him, as so many dreams do, is because he shared his dream with Suzaku and everyone else. PS. Sigmund Freud called and complained that you used his theories without citing him
@TheLavaMan235
Ай бұрын
😢
@jayt9608
Ай бұрын
@@jonahndungu1652 I was going to say that was very Freudian of you both.
@c_f0rce6 жыл бұрын
Lelouche is a dark hero. A man who forced himself to become capable of doing the difficult reprehensible things required to preform change. Lelouche is batman.
@exus8320
6 жыл бұрын
C_Force I think the word your looking for is a revolutionary.
@ivanabibe160
6 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing xD He's the hero Japan deserves, but not the one it needs right now, so they'll hunt him. Because he can take it, because he's not a hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a Dark Knight. lel
@c_f0rce
6 жыл бұрын
Dan Nguyen Yeahhhh sure
@c_f0rce
6 жыл бұрын
Dan Nguyen Dude no one fucking cares its a joke. Just fuck off
@c_f0rce
6 жыл бұрын
Dan Nguyen I don't know anything about batman. I just made a damn meme and your fucking spamming my notifications about it.
@koodaloo40364 жыл бұрын
Lelouch is one of my favorite fictional characters. He’s just so.... human. He has his faults, his strengths, and he’s so self aware to what he lacks and to what he can do. He forms a mask for his friends and family and uses a different mask for the Black Knights. It’s thrilling to see him and watch his story. He’s not some all knowing being that has no faults. He isn’t jacked up with plot armor that makes him untouchable. His intelligence has limits and he works to overcome them. While his Geass did make him able to do more and do it quicker, I still feel he’d be able to enact his plan with just himself because of his charisma and dedication. He’s a caring human being at his core, shown in scenes with Nunnally and scenes with Suzaku. A scene that’s always stuck out to me was when Lelouch and Suzaku were in battle together. Suzaku was ordered to hold Zero there and he would be killed in order to kill Zero. And Lelouch, while he says it was because he wanted to live, we know and we see the desperation in him to protect Suzaku regardless of how his truest friend felt against his actions. Lelouch’s pain and sorrow when he thought Nunnally to be dead was so very heart wrenching. It’s obvious he loves his sister and he truly believes he lost his will to carry out his plan until CC talked sense into him. He has real relationships that you become invested in and you root for him and his side regardless of how much you disagree with it. Suzaku is also one of my favorite characters. He wants to be good. He wants to rectify his wrong doing of killing his father. He wants to change things with the least amount of violence possible. He wants to believe in his friend who he sees so much hate in. He, as well as Lelouch, lose themselves as their intentions and ideals start coming to fruition. Suzaku wants to do things peacefully, he wants as little people to die as possible, why he could not agree with Zero’s plan. When Euphemia was taken control of and died (although their relationship wasn’t given much focus so I don’t see why he was affected so much by her death that he completely changed his ideals) he completely transformed to become the perfect Britannian soldier. He didn’t care who he fought for if they died, he wanted to gain more power so he could help Area 11. Together the two are perfect main characters. Despite their differences they compliment each other so well. They work together perfectly (as seen during the fight against Schneizel and the Damocles, destroying the Fleija). They are a perfect team and I think they both know this, but because their plans are antithesis of each other but with the same end. For them to put aside their differences and carry out the Zero Requiem is so inspirational. At the time of the Zero Requiem, I feel Suzaku and Lelouch have both come to terms that they aren’t the best of people, that what they are doing is selfish in a way, even thought they are taking the blame for every evil thing in the world, they want to make the world see that anything that could happen, can never be worse than world domination that results in complete dictatorship. While at the beginning we know that their plans are different and they have different pathways, at the end, their ideas coalesce and become the same, that the only way for them to achieve peace, is to first destroy the faith humanity has left over. To show them.... how much worse things could be.
@nolatgreen4131
3 жыл бұрын
he is the second most human and real character I know of right behind gutts
@Elly3981
3 жыл бұрын
The way I see it, neither of them were innocent. Both Lulu/Suzu did a lot of questionable and reprehensible things throughout the story that they deemed were for the greater good and it took many personal tragedies before they learned actual humility. That being said, I believe that deep down, they were also both good people who wanted to make a better world for those they cared about but had different ways of going about it that brought them into conflict with one another. I also see Lelouch and Suzaku as tragic victims of circumstances that were beyond their control who tried to make the best of the hand that they were dealt as well.
@ahmadsalus7660
3 жыл бұрын
I love guts alot. But if you can, can you convince me that he is better written than Lelouch. No hate just wanting to see your points. Because Guts is my fav character ever so i want to have some strong points to my claim
@bryanmcclure2220
2 жыл бұрын
For me I understand why people like him but I but I just can't stand his hypocrisy. That and he ordered the deaths of children because he was feeling emotional. And there is what happened to euphy ( I know it was an accident, But like his best friend I find it hard to forgive him).
@trogdoar1496 жыл бұрын
The ending to Code Geass is my all time favorite within the anime art form. It ties everything up, and is insanely cathartic.
@Yashpal-wr2pf
4 жыл бұрын
Untill the he became alive again 🙄tht messes up all
@rahulrajumon5573
3 жыл бұрын
@@Yashpal-wr2pf that non cannon or alternate universe and it is good fan service too
@zethroodwood9572
3 жыл бұрын
@@Yashpal-wr2pf that was made in an alternative timeline. Along with the three movies.
@Elly3981
3 жыл бұрын
@@zethroodwood9572 I believe that it was implied that he somehow survived in the original series and secretly lived on with CC. At least the fans who ship them like to think so.
@Reality-Distortion
2 жыл бұрын
@@Elly3981 It's mostly because people believe he got Code from killing Charles because he was able to show Nunnally his memories right before dying.
@contemptman36466 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved how you built up to the conclusion about the Requiem all throughout the video. The little bits of foreshadowing and evidence for Lelouch’s intention, awareness and sacrificial nature along with Suzaku’s deathwish, guilt and need for atonement all gathered in momentum to make your point about the Requiem extremely powerful, great job.
@h1ko393
4 жыл бұрын
Contempt Man that was his zero requiem.
@dddmemaybe
4 жыл бұрын
@@h1ko393 *does chuunibyou pose
@deamunich5 жыл бұрын
Someday we’ll realize that we are like Suzaku, at some points of our life, primary when at our deepest point, we could be so confused, so frustrated, so full of anguish on ourselves, constantly self-loathing, because our past mistakes. We seek help, guidance, mentor- everything to free ourselves from those pains inside our chests.
@seqka7116 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to see someone acknowledge Suzaku has a character with depth instead of just "a raging cock of contradictions" (that's a real quote). He's such a huge focal point of the story, and the perfect foil. I'm gonna go check out 7TeenWriter's piece now! :D
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Suzaku's got definite depth, and even MORE if my theory about his reaction formation was correct. Who knows about that, though..
@TheAnimeDude6 жыл бұрын
My favorite anime of all time discussed by my favorite anime analyst? My god I’ve never clicked a notification so fast.
@TheAnimeDude
6 жыл бұрын
Great Video yet again! (I hate to hear that Code Geass isn’t a great show in your eyes, but while it’s my favorite, I’m fully willing to admit that it’s far from perfect, and nostalgia likely helps it to maintain its place at the top of my list. Regardless, excellent analysis my good sir!)
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I love the concepts and ideas it tackles and I love Lelouch and Suzaku, it's just that the presentation and execution falls short for me. Like I said though, I still think it's a good show. Just not a favourite.
@phantomdiamond1882
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr I sort of agree with you I think the show is great in Season 1 but at Season 2 I think that’s were it disappointed me there were really good moments I just wish there was more development for the Side Characters and the beginning of season 2 was so confusing it took until episode 2 of season 2 for them to focus on that cliffhanger for the season 1 finale. I thought the cliffhanger was good but the execution didn’t really lead up to anything Lelouch Sister got replaced by a Character That was working for Lelouch dad I forgot his name he’s the asshole that killed Shirley and what Bothers me the most is Kalleen was there at the Cliffhanger scene for season 1 I might be wrong I haven’t watched Code Geass in awhile but after the cliffhanger the only reason Kalleen was there was so she can find out Lelouch was Zero if you remove her Character from that Scene completely it would of made no difference whatsoever.
@phantomdiamond1882
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr I was also Disappointed for the lack of Development Shirley Got after she lost her Memories she Barely gets any screen until a episode or 2 before her Death which was really well done it actually made me cry I just hate when Anime Shows make Characters lose their memories for another and it doesn’t really progress the plot whatsoever.
@phantomdiamond1882
6 жыл бұрын
The Anime Dude I’m Excited for Season 3 But I honestly would of been fine if they ended it at Season 2 let’s be honest the Ending was pretty similar to Death Notes ending except Lelouch plan actually was successful unlike Light Yagamis.
@hsahz6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the captions and the timestamps. You really make it easier for your fans. You deserve the best from us.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
No worries whatsoever!
@viniciuschaves97366 жыл бұрын
This video was great, thanks for this I never hated Suzaku, so I loved this analysis. Didn't relate both their narratives, and it was a great point to see. I loved the series so much for the requiem, one of the best endings I ever saw, and now I love it so much more.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Glad you like the video, and that I enhanced your enjoyment of the ending!
@phantomdiamond1882
6 жыл бұрын
Vinícius Chaves That Ending was Great not gonna lie
@Void_Deserts_Tower
2 жыл бұрын
And then came Lelouch of resurrection.
@davelister18936 жыл бұрын
I feel like this fits very well: As the great Logarius once said, "Acts of goodness are not always wise, and acts of evil are not always foolish, but regardless, we shall always strive to be good." - Bloodborne 2015
@clydu916 жыл бұрын
I just finished the fucking show two days ago LOL. What a perfect fucking timing.
@sammydray59196 жыл бұрын
For some reason I absolutely HATE the fact that Ohgi of all people got a happy ending...... Just my silly opinion...
@classicslayer456
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah he betrayed lelouch for good sex pretty much.
@loserinasuit7880
4 жыл бұрын
@@classicslayer456 I mean, can you blame him?
@r.c.beringuela2426
4 жыл бұрын
I mean in SRW Z, Ougi would betray Lulu in the normal end and Wufei, the buttmonkey of justice, of all people calls him out on it. It's weirdly satisfying to have Wufei call out Ougi on that.
@rachanabaditha9618
4 жыл бұрын
I’m so with you! And be became Prime Minister, of all things! I was so mad about that.
@bruis1527
4 жыл бұрын
Really? I didn’t dislike ohgi. He was just kinda there. And it made sense why he betrayed zero in the end. It’s cus who wouldn’t be mad that they’d been manipulated and played and used like a mere chess piece at the end
@Sunaki10006 жыл бұрын
Zero Requiem was a perfect Concept. Creating the Symbol of Piece and destroying the Symbol of Hate in one Action. Zero kill Lelouch. Great.
@bobbyzamora63896 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the disclaimer, and I'm glad that you were find something you were passionate enough to talk about in this show even if you didn't love it overall. It's a favourite of mine but it's definitely FULL of flaws.
@theinvincible278
6 жыл бұрын
Bobby Zamora there's quite some flaw.Not really full of flaws.
@phantomdiamond1882
6 жыл бұрын
Bobby Zamora Every Show Has Flaws nothings Perfect
@bobbyzamora6389
6 жыл бұрын
I never said shows don't have flaws. But this one has a notable amount relative to how well it's done critically.
@phantomdiamond1882
6 жыл бұрын
Bobby Zamora When I First Started to Notice The Flaws was at the Beginning of Season 2 After Season 1 Cliffhanger Before that I would say the Show Was Pretty Great.
@Elitist
6 жыл бұрын
Bobby Zamora It's weird how it's evident that there's so much thought put into this show and yet there are moments that are completely fucking stupid
@KatoBeyond6 жыл бұрын
Another quality video! Frankly, I was hurt by the bit in the introduction where you go out of your way to explain how you actually hate Code Geass and think Zero's a stupid name, but I almost forgot about it thanks to the near-40 minutes of nonstop Code Geass analysis. Almost. Seriously though, glad to see one of my favorite anitubers tackling one of my favorite shows. -Zero
@theinvincible278
6 жыл бұрын
Kato Zero is a great name! not to mention its a brilliant one.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
*and think Zero's a stupid name* LOL. Glad you enjoyed it pal.
@CmdrRenegade
6 жыл бұрын
He didn't say he hated it. He said it had some flaws that made him enjoy it less than he might have. Maybe I'm speculating, but I doubt he'd have done a nearly 40 minute video on a show he hated.
@KatoBeyond
6 жыл бұрын
You're right. -Zero
@Rudi361
5 жыл бұрын
Isnt Zero an implocation to the numbers system of Britannia and Zorro?
@Chocolaids6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr masking a video about code geass?! 2018 is starting off right!
@JapanFreak2595
6 жыл бұрын
funny enough since it is the year Suzaku "died"
@outis7080
6 жыл бұрын
David Crespo It is also the year Lelouch "died"
@ramonantoniobennett-ryuuke6301
4 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this in 2020 A.D.
@ramonantoniobennett-ryuuke6301
4 жыл бұрын
@@JapanFreak2595 wait, Suzaku died, when , where and how.?
@JapanFreak2595
4 жыл бұрын
Ramon Bennett-Ryuuken the date of death on his grave stone. Presumed dead, but taking up the identity of Zero was symbolic of Suzaku being dead to the world.
@bobbyzamora63896 жыл бұрын
25:15 and on in the Suzaku part is a brilliant theory, I’ve never thought of him that way. Probably because I don’t know anything about psychology, lol.
@contemptman3646
6 жыл бұрын
I thought so too, it's a genius idea. Not sure if it's true, but it would make sense.
@kona.haruka_4 жыл бұрын
When you finally mentioned that Zero Requiem was the redemption Lelouch placed on Suzaku, I cried. Lelouch really was a selfless person, and anything he would do for both Suzaku and Nunnally.
@BigBadada20126 жыл бұрын
EXTREMELY appropriate use of the track "Don't Speak Her Name" from Fire Emblem Awakening. My personal FAVORITE song of the ENTIRE Fire Emblem series and maybe all of gaming. AND you used it on a video about my number one ranked Anime. Nigga, I love You.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
I remember sometime last year when you asked if I'd use it in one of my videos! The day has come.
@BigBadada2012
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr worth the wait. Couldn't have done it any better
@qoxx2 жыл бұрын
am I the only one who loved Suzaku? his development is insanely good.
@Aleczandxr
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not lol, I wouldn’t have made a monster video like this if I didn’t love Suzaku.
@Geassguy3606 жыл бұрын
Absolutely nailed it and gave voice to a lot of the reasons why I still love this anime years later, flaws and all. I am one of those who definitely feels Code Geass' successes far outweigh it's flaws.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@atanuchakravarty4866 жыл бұрын
I have always loved Code geass for raising interesting questions like"do the ends justify the means?", "which is the correct approach to change the world? ", themes like "Armed rebellion vs Non-violent protest/accepting the system" and others like racism, class conflict and corruption. That was a great analysis video. Now u have to analyze the shit out of the other iconic CG character. The best anime girl- NINA EINSTEIN.
@Naioki46 жыл бұрын
This might be the best suzaku analysis I've ran across. I keep referring to it because it's so good!
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@RadarFinsR6 жыл бұрын
>need something to do for an hour >40 min video by alec today is my day I guess
@WalkingGirlKoi6 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the differences between Lelouch and Suzaku mainly because Lelouch was willing to do questionable or even "evil" ones from outside means to change the world whereas Suzaku tried doing it from the system inside before realizing how many problems it has. This even makes me think of Suzaku's mech, Lancelot, named after a knight of the Round Table. Suzaku tried being honest and idealistic in his endeavors in the beginning whereas Lelouch had distrusted using legal, more safe means to achieve his goal. I also have problems with Code Geass and one of those happens to be the school antics, but what this video is talking about and the character of Lelouch and Suzaku may have well been the best thing Code Geass could offer outside of its mere concept.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
*I also have problems with Code Geass and one of those happens to be the school antics, but what this video is talking about and the character of Lelouch and Suzaku may have well been the best thing Code Geass could offer outside of its mere concept.* I agree that their dynamic is by far the most well-executed and interesting thing about the story. The school stuff is something I might have enjoy in isolation, without the context of the rest of the story. Not sure. Who knows.
@nemeru3352
6 жыл бұрын
How does he think he can chance the system from within, (without killing anyone),in a dictatorship?
@shadowwarrior3444
6 жыл бұрын
It was really just wishful thinking, something he tried to cling to to escape the pain of murdering his father, and trying to hold a moral high ground above Zero. In truth, if he had been honest with himself, he probably would've seen the naivete in this sooner and may have even defected to Zero's rebellion, but as Aleczandxr noted, he doesn't, well, not until far later on.
@hunterkagejoestar5516
6 жыл бұрын
No, Suzaku wanted to become the knight of one. The knight of one get to rule over a state of their choosing. Suzaku says this in R2 to Lelouch.
@jonsnor4313
5 жыл бұрын
The school antics are there to show lelouchs human side and his struggle. Later in season 2 its a bit weird but in season 1 it makes sense for his character.
@SabirKhan-wu6je6 жыл бұрын
*All Hail Lelouch INTENSIFIES*
@thisisnotalex53836 жыл бұрын
They should show these videos in my high school
@winterssunshine23426 жыл бұрын
Gosh, I could listen to your voice for hours! Besides the great content of all of your videos I´ve seen so far, I think you have such a great narrator voice and the way you phrases your sentences is a real pleasure :D Sorry if this sounds weird, but for real, one of the reasons you´re one of my favourite youtubers is, because I enjoy the way you talk so much!
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Lol, that's not weird! That's a great compliment, thanks so much for saying so!
@leakypeach6250
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr Listening to your videos at night is so relaxing. I did it recently and fell asleep halfway through
@ConstantinKlose-sj4mb
6 жыл бұрын
Leaky Peach not sure if that's supposed to be a compliment
@leakypeach6250
6 жыл бұрын
Constantin Klose I swear it is😅
@TheTrivek42
6 жыл бұрын
I tried falling asleep to this, but I couldn't because it was too interesting
@startend38575 жыл бұрын
That ending clip showing Suzaku lending a hand to Lelouch in their childhood. At the end of the series, Lelouch symbolically lent his to Suzaku. That's nice.
@bryanmcclure2220
2 жыл бұрын
How in the world did he lent his hand to suzaku. He condemned him to a life of loneliness and self hatred. That's not exactly lending someone a hand.
@deucesommerfeld12482 жыл бұрын
“The only ones who should kill, are those who are prepared to be killed.” Suzaku and Lelouch both take that philosophy and branch off so beautifully.
@tammydreamwriter28773 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video on Nunnally and Euphemia detailing their respective effects on both Lelouch and Suzaku.
@ahkilleuskosmos68366 жыл бұрын
Great video it’s so hard nowadays to find a code geass analysis video that doesn’t go out of its way to both suck off lelouch and hate on suzaku, don’t get me wrong I love lelouch, but analysis videos, especially those that talk about a character’s ideals, should be non-biased.
@andrewu8525
5 жыл бұрын
I know this is a year old and I’m going off onto an entire other franchise, but I have felt that way whenever people discuss characters who want peace. One of the biggest for me is Duchess Satine from the Clone Wars. She always wanted peace and that is what makes her strong, unlike Anikain who always wanted to win.
@dr.strangelove4665
4 жыл бұрын
Lelouch is my all time fav but Suzaku is very close to him in terms of writing. It's just very hard to get behind him because Lelouch is so easy to root for
@TheAutistWhisperer6 жыл бұрын
A new Aleczandxr video??? BOOYAH!
@SonofTiamat
6 жыл бұрын
And it's of my favorite anime!
@TheAutistWhisperer
6 жыл бұрын
Son of Tiamat Oh is it? Good choice; I was wondering awhile ago why you asked me my thoughts on Code Geass and funny enough Alex summed up my feelings on it rather well.
@SonofTiamat
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's a good analysis. I'm half convinced the writers of this show were also channeling Nietzsche. Lelouch is an Overman by the show's end.
@TheAutistWhisperer
6 жыл бұрын
Son of Tiamat Pretty much, the writers knew there stuff. By the way, what's your thoughts on Berserk? That's my favourite anime and manga.
@SonofTiamat
6 жыл бұрын
Never saw it, and I don't read manga
@Polylovelingo1246 жыл бұрын
Yeeeeeeessss 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I needed a Code Geass video from you. I didn't realize I did until you did it. I clicked sooo fast. Goodness, how I have missed your videos! I definitely need to watch your most recent vids. This was BRILLIANT. Code Geass was one of the shows I got into that held deeper themes back when I was just beginning to be a critical viewer. Even then, the dynamic of Suzaku and Lelouch stuck out to me. I thoroughly enjoyed your take on it and Im so grateful that you decided to spend time and effort on a series that you didn't love. Your supposition of Suzaku's character was eye opening. I never thought of it like that, but now I do. Excellent insight into his character. Also, thank you for reiterating the point that Zero Requiem wasn't about Lelouch 's redemption. From the very beginning, Lelouch planned to die. He, like any great revolutionary seeking change in the world, never expected to see that change in his life time. His revolution was for the country, its people, and its future. Goodness, I could go on about Lelouch, and Suzaku. I love them dearly. Thank you, so much for this video!! It was good hearing your voice again! Time to look through your other works! P.S. I couldn't help but compare the journey of Suzaku and Lelouch to that of Griffith 's. All three had similar aspirations, and had a utilitarian viewpoint which drove them to commit unspeakable evils. Just some food for thought. Wonderful analysis, again!
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Haha, well I'm glad that it reminded you to watch my recent stuff! People have been asking me for a while to do something on CG and I didn't really have the drive to do anything about it, but I spontaneously decided to go for it and I'm glad I did. *Your supposition of Suzaku's character was eye opening. I never thought of it like that, but now I do. Excellent insight into his character.* Thank you! The theory struck me during my rewatch in preparation for the video. It's just a theory from a psychology nerd but it definitely fits him and reocntextualizes a lot of his actions and behaviours, especially some of his stuff in late R2. Good point about Griffith as well, I hadn't thought about that, funnily enough.
@RanVor
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for late reply, but... "Kallen, when this is over, will you then return with me to Ashford?"
@linkwakeroftime5 жыл бұрын
I think one of my good friends phrased it best. it’s an epic tragedy. even when things seem like the might go right, it normally falls apart. and the only way Lelouch could accomplish is goal is making himself a villain and then having himself be killed to unite everyone. it’s a beautiful show.
@crispyngold91813 жыл бұрын
Dude, it's crazy. the way you break down these characters is helping me putting into words how I feel in my own life. I could never fully explain what or how i was feeling but you have nailed it for me. Thank you!! Keep it up!!
@Aleczandxr
3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@heo5705 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your analysis of suzaku. I knew he is hypocritical and is hated for his flaw but I never understood why I couldn't fault him for it. This puts into word exactly why he should be celebrated for his flaws, not hated for it.
@bryanmcclure2220
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I don't see why he is hated for his hypocrisy when Lelouch is Celebrated and called a hero for his hypocrisy.
@theinvincible2786 жыл бұрын
Great analysis! I never expected Code Geass analysis from you .So it was a gift nonetheless.Thanks for doing it.And you just made me more hungry for more videos like this. Btw Code Geass is one of my favorite anime and Best characters of Code Geass: 1)Lelouch 2)CC 3)Suzaku And those who never understood Suzaku's characterization will only hate him.
@theinvincible278
6 жыл бұрын
Amin Rosli Its not what girl you or me prefer. Its about a whole "character "
@Prince-dz3fm
4 жыл бұрын
He had great HxH vids and im so glad he touched on code geass
@blakeunderwood1075
4 жыл бұрын
CC?
@hsahz6 жыл бұрын
All hail Lelouch
@shubbith31096 жыл бұрын
>code geass >aleczandxr ye boi
@rosemilk6769 Жыл бұрын
i don't think i'll ever get over the ending, losing half of a whole, all of those loved watching on but knowing what needed to be done. but at the same time i feel like that's why it's so damn good, so effective, why i can't be mad at it. even if it makes me sad to no end code geass was just a masterpiece istg, if any other show tried to do an ending like that it'd be a dumpster fire
@ObaREX6 жыл бұрын
This is why I don't get fans of Code Geass. It's not a show about awesome robot fights and dramatic schemes. It's not a fun escapist series. It's one about conflict and ideals. And Suzaku, especially in the first season, was the PERFECT antagonist to Lelouch and gave the narrative complexity. There is no Code Geass without the Lelouch-Suzaku dynamic.
@rechtrecht
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that's exactly it. I mean Code Geass has some awesome Robot Fights (we're talking about studio sunrise so..) but that takes a backseat to this grand portrayal of ideals and conflict
@geordierobinson23156 жыл бұрын
Great video. At the time I watched it code geass was one of my favourites of all time. I have watched a lot more since then but I still have a soft spot for the series and Lulouch is still one of my top protagonists. Thanks for the great work, I look forward to more.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@nerobiblios40864 жыл бұрын
I really liked this deep dive into these 2 very prominent characters. People never gave Suzaku the credit he deserved, in the end he himself learned the most out of the course of the whole show, he became Zero in both mentality and goal by the end. I sort of viewed Suzaku the same way as Eren from AoT, they're both shounen protagonists inside seinen shows. If the setting was in a shounen show, Suzaku's ideals would have probably worked, but CG is seinen and it shows. It took Suzaku a long time to realize this, and his characterization showed his development from highest to their absolute lowest. He's just as complex, if not more complex than most characters, his story was mired in self-hating tendencies, hypocrisy and self aggrandizement which to me, made him the most flawed person in the show, but also the most human.
@isaacromo8696 жыл бұрын
you just made code geass better for me
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@NoblesseOblige-174 жыл бұрын
10 years later, and this anime and Lelouch are still my #1 favorites. Love them above all others.
@mNFroG66 жыл бұрын
Before i watch this video i just want to say Thank you for all the effort and thought you put into all of your video for someone like me who doesn't know who they are and what my place in this world these kinds of videos lets me keep calm and change my view on things especially myself and for that i just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you have a fantastic 2018 and may the best fo luck be with you
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I'm very glad that the videos do that for you. All the best for you in 2018 as well!
@mystgan65706 жыл бұрын
*WHY ARE YOU BUYING CLOTHES AT THE SOUP STORE?*
@CynicallyYours6 жыл бұрын
Back when I was thirteen the first time I watched it I was so blown away, I really couldn't understand and till this day I can't get why this anime is not as praised as Death Note or Evangelion,. On the other side, aside from the character design, I hardly find any criticism either. What are your thoughts on this, Alecz?
@theinvincible278
6 жыл бұрын
En5vy Nothing is perfect nor Death Note or Evangelion. They have some fatal flaws tbh. So does code geass have some flaws.But its a great anime nonetheless.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
I’d say it’s on a comparable level of praise. It’s rated better than Death Note and Evangelion on MAL, for example. But I think that it’s more flawed than either of those two.
@epicmarschmallow5049
6 жыл бұрын
En5vy It is as praised as that. It's one of the most praised and popular anime ever.
@xtensioncordtv1969
4 жыл бұрын
What's so bad about the character designs I thought every character was distinct and they're design told you something about their character.
@poili243
4 жыл бұрын
The movies
@computo20006 жыл бұрын
You have a ridiculously deep understanding (or opinion) of the show. For this, I am a little surprised you haven't done a video of Parasyte. You must have heard of it surely? I absolutely recommend it.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And I’ve seen Parasyte but I’m not interested in doing a video on it.
@thereisnobasingse5 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say I love the soundtrack you used. When the fire emblem track played I nearly jumped out of my seat from excitement
@jinchuriki70226 жыл бұрын
When lelouch said obey me world, but requested god to stop the march of time. Hes the most humblest character.
@JoniWan77
6 жыл бұрын
He requested god to keep the march of time running, though. His father wanted to stop the march of time.
@grizzledwarveteran2321
3 жыл бұрын
JoniWan77 yeah
@NotThePoint-r7n Жыл бұрын
The characterization you made of Suzaku here is one if the better ones I've seen, very nice.
@rustkarlАй бұрын
A point I’d like to bring up is the the concept of the Black Knight, not as a chess motif but historically and more prominently, as understood in popular culture. Back in the day a black knight was either one who was frugal, couldn’t afford the luxury of having shining armour and so painted it an easy colour to prevent corrosion… or he was hiding his heraldry for reasons that could be personal or by necessity, be it deceptive, villainous or secretive. Lelouch is many of these things. Lacking options to coordinate both sides remotely he had to don an armour that would hide his identity if he wanted to properly lead the Black Knights, this was the mask of Zero. This persona also (mostly) prevented the weaknesses of his personal life from interfering with the efficacy of his hidden identity. And this persona would be secretive, ruthless, and necessary. In more popular media a Black Knight is someone who takes on an evil role, using anonymity to commit malicious acts and basically be everything the archetypical knight in shining armour is not. And that is also Lelouch, he is the Black Knight to Suzaku’s Knight in Shining Armour, he acts with deceit, cunning and pragmatic tactics rather than singular skill and physical strength, he hides who he is and commits acts that are spurned by society from behind this mask. Only the inversion is that by being the Black Knight who scorns the rule of law and it’s king he is an agent of freedom from tyranny while Suzaku’s shining knight is its enforcer despite his intentions. Suzaku’s crime is not based on cruelty or being inherently bad but being naive and very stupid. He’s competent but his emotional intelligence is abysmal, and I find that’s worse. An idiot is more dangerous than a villain because they won’t realise the stakes or what they put at risk, a villain has something to gain and will take steps to preserve it and minimise the damage if it risks their objective. When he tries to shed this, all he does is become the bastard his own people saw him as, mostly because it’s his prerequisite goals were the problem. The world he envisions isn’t bad, but what he intends to accomplish to make it so is even worse than his previous notions. So his lowest point is when his ambition outstrips his intentions.
@erieperry82416 жыл бұрын
once again a great analysis! as the series progressed i felt that both lelouch and suzaku both learned from the other. lelouch learned that to truly change the world you have to focus beyond ones own desires, which lelouch did but not at the expense of them but found a way to achieve both. suzaku learned that achieve true change you must be willing to make decisions that are necessary and accept the consequences of those actions without becoming indifferent to those consequences
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Like I said in the video, I don't entirely think that Lelouch taught Suzaku that - I think it was something that he believed but had repressed - but I could easily be wrong of course.
@erieperry8241
6 жыл бұрын
the beauty of this anime is that some things are left just vague enough so that the viewers can come to their own conclusions
@simunator Жыл бұрын
when Lelouch and Suzaku work together, those 2 truly are unstoppable
@Lillymu9616 жыл бұрын
And with this you just became one of my favorite KZreadrs ever because Code Geass is my favorite anime and I am so happy you wanted to do an analysis on Lelouch and Suzaku because their dynamic is extremely pivotal for making the show what it is. I particularly appreciate the study on Suzaku. Even though Lelouch is best guy and my favorite anime character of all time, I always felt that Suzaku had just as much depth and complexity as Lelouch. It's nice to see an analysis intricately stating Suzaku's hypocrisy while at the same time explaining why he is the way he is without completely bashing him. This video was a real treat for me to watch. I appreciate you taking the time to make a 36 minute video on these two characters. I hope when the third season comes out you might be willing to take a look at these two again to see whether what occurs adds more to their established character arcs or tears it down to build something new. Best wishes to you! Happy 2018!!! :D
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Well thank you so much! I agree that the Suzaku section is the best part of the video - he is as good of a character as Lelouch for me, and has a lot more nuance than people give him credit for. I'm really happy that you enjoyed the video so much. I can't say that I expect to make any videos on R3, but no one knows at this point so anything's possible. Cheers!
@Lillymu961
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. :D His section is really thought provoking, especially your statements about how Suzaku actively wanted to appear better than Zero/Lelouch and his obsession with looking honorable. I had never really thought much on that aspect of him before. And whether you decide to do anything with R3 or not, I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you for your hard work. :D
@loverxxx6 жыл бұрын
well, I just checked out your entire channel, you got beautiful content, man i really cant believe how i actually found myself binging on ur playlist. Keep em coming, u earned urself a follower mate
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Cheers dude, much appreciated.
@phantomeos82906 жыл бұрын
Alright , you have now become officially one of my favourite youtubers! Almost 40 minute analysis about Code Geass? What else should we ask for? Your videos are exceptional!
@tmojizhou31796 жыл бұрын
That was absolutely brilliant and an amazing review of these great characters
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@sb178996 жыл бұрын
While it's pretty clear in the story that Suzaku becomes the antithesis to what he hated Zero for, Lelouch also flipflops when it becomes convenient for him at least once in a very crucial part of the story. At the final confrontation with his father, it is finally revealed to Lelouch what the truth of his father's actions were by sending him and Nunally to Japan. He comes to find out that his father sent them away out of necessity to keep them safe from V.V.. His father's intentions were good as he wanted to save his children from death by V.V., however he did it in a way that traumatized Lelouch and drove him to hate his father. As someone who was a believer that the ends justified the means, he was very quick to decide that that sort of logic wasn't something he was okay with when he was the victim of it. He rejected his father for what he did, exclaiming that "You abandoned us!" even if his intentions were for the better. This isn't to say that what Charles did was excusable but only to point out something I don't think I've seen anyone ever notice. Lelouch stays steadfast in his way of thinking only up until he is a victim of his very own belief.
@Prince-dz3fm
4 жыл бұрын
@@trulymrword yup, thank u for saying this. Charles could care less about others let alone japan so him sending him and nunnally away did prove ay good intentions his father had. Literally gave me chills Lelouch countering his dad talking about nunnallys blindness or her smile.
@Lazypackmule
Жыл бұрын
As Lelouch points out, that intention was not followed with conviction, and Charles was perfectly content to forsake them just like he did the world if it got in the way of his goals Of course, Charles also believes that none of it matters because they'll all be together in the end anyway, but then that just makes the initial act of 'kindness' towards them the contradiction instead
@Jiggonomics6 жыл бұрын
I've never watched code geass in my life, but the first 60 seconds are such facts that I feel like it changed my life 😂
@quincyjames17823 жыл бұрын
I know this is two years late but I just wanted to say how I view Suzaku. Suzaku's one wish was for the peace of his own people, and it leads to the death of his father. Years later suzaku attempts to atone and even justify the murder of his father by going to Britannia to change it from the inside out. However due to the guilt he feels from killing his own father he believes his life isn't worth protecting so he goes out of his way to risk it protecting anyone and everyone. Suzaku at this point isn't even willing to kill Zero simply because he doesn't believe he deserves to die. This is until Lelouch uses his geass on him. The geass power removing his ability to endanger himself essentially takes away his option to sacrifice himself, to redeem himself. This is the beginning of suzaku's character change. While still pissed at Zero, Euphy having seen the struggle of the Japanese people, hearing nunally's wish, and falling in love with suzaku wants to help the Japanese people and bring a stop to zero's terrorism. (While I still think this is stupid) Lelouch accidentally uses his geass on Euphimia who against her will kills hundreds of thousands of Japanese people. This was the tipping point for suzaku, and changes his character arc significantly as now instead of wanting peace for Japan he only wanted one thing, the death of Zero. When suzaku eventually uncovers lelouchs identity and geass, he hates Lelouch because Lelouch has stolen two things from him his lover and his death wish (As I feel was excellently portrayed by him almost strangling Julius kingsley out of rage.) In order to achieve Euphimia's and his own wish suzaku turns Lelouch in to become a knight of the round, again to justify the death of his father by becoming the knight of one and claiming Japan for himself following his core belief. However when Zero makes a return his rage gets the better of him and he completely abandons his original goal and solely focuses on figuring out whether Lelouch is Zero or not, which because deep down he knows the truth, turns more into suzaku attempting to defeat Lelouch, making suzaku use dirty methods to win which when he realizes this he immediately rejects it. This is until Lelouch asks suzaku to protect nunally which because suzaku realizes that Lelouch was lying about everything that happened, so he decides to protect her if Lelouch turns his lies into the truth. After launching the fleija, suzaku stops lying to himself about the truths of the world and realizes that the quickest way to his original goal the ownership of japan is to remove the current emperor who has forsaken his country and become knight of one through promotion of the new emperor schnizel. After all the C's world stuff, suzaku realizes that peace for just japan won't do anymore since the entire world's become involved and schnizel has plans to rule the world thanks to fleijas. So Lelouch and suzaku agree on the zero requiem and destroy the entire world to make the world a peaceful place for everyone. I agree with you stance that suzaku has to accept that his morals won't grant him change alone, however I don't think he's a hypocrite as he's always attempting to achieve his goal of justifying the death of his father by changing britannia from the inside out. While he does get misguided and uses dirty methods this isn't to achieve his true driving goal, but rather to defeat Zero/Lelouch. Even his betrayal of the emperor isn't because he's a backstabbing traitor but rather because he realizes that the emperor of britannia is not only corrupt but is the one things holding him back from achieving his one goal which with Lelouch off the map is the only goal he needed to achieve.
@caedutiger93624 жыл бұрын
What breakdowm me It was Orange taking Oranges
@ericfrancisco11796 жыл бұрын
I love the clip you chose to end the video with. Seeing the symbolism behind Suzaku needing to help Lelouch reach the top of the hill blew my mind!
@exosslayagemakesantiscrysa16294 жыл бұрын
When I read the title of the video I thought this was going to be an analysis of their relationship as both friends and enemies of each other, but this was about their individual motivations and ideals and the contrasts between them. It was great though I was hoping to hear more about the evolution of their relationship with each other rather than their differences as individual characters. Because I find it really interesting how despite trying to kill each other and betraying each other, Lelouch still thought that Suzaku was the only person he could turn to when it came to saving/protecting Nunnally, and Lelouch also thought that when they were together, they could accomplish anything. The push and pull between them is imo one of the best things about Code Geass.
@Aleczandxr
4 жыл бұрын
The evolution of their relationship is pretty self-evident, I think. Not worth stating what’s readily apparent, IMO.
@exosslayagemakesantiscrysa1629
4 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr Woah, I didn't think you would read or reply to my comment so this is a pleasant surprise. To me it wasn't that self-evident and I kind of felt that it was overlooked because of the hate for Suzaku but that's okay, your video is still great.
@Prince-dz3fm
4 жыл бұрын
@@Aleczandxr true, but it wouldve been nice to hear u touch on it a little for the people who didn't see it so apparent ! Great vid otherwise
@Prince-dz3fm
4 жыл бұрын
@@exosslayagemakesantiscrysa1629 hahahha i was literally shook too, i came to his channel from his great HxH vids and then i saw he covered my favorite anime😭
@exosslayagemakesantiscrysa1629
4 жыл бұрын
The Power of Kings nice to hear it's your favorite anime too 😭
@loosi_goosi6 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a milestone! 69,000 subs!!!
@twangyflame09693 жыл бұрын
I litrally can't stop crying whenever I think about the Zero Requiem. For some reason, whenever I meet self-sacrificial characters part of me just can't accept that and simply wants to know if they could have lived. It is blinding naivete in its purest of forms. And then, there is the more mature part of me that smiles and cheers for them while they die, because I also know what they are doing is ultimately good. And the way this comes out is me babbling like a baby with a dumb smile on my face. This was an excellent review. Glad I found this channel.
@lasiterkilworthy4 жыл бұрын
Love the choice of Rurouni Kenshin song at the end. Nicely done.
@kurtismoore99666 жыл бұрын
saw this and just had to yell out a big "Yes!!!" lol
@kurtismoore9966
6 жыл бұрын
and fkkkk i love the FFXI music such nostalgia
@dddmemaybe
4 жыл бұрын
knowyourmeme.com/memes/doriyah
@charlesseck45986 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the subtitles :)
@ajmartin27426 жыл бұрын
You make me feel intelligent by liking anime cause you point out the deep meanings inside of the plot lines and character development it’s amazing thank you for making me feel good 😂
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Lol, well no problem! Thanks for watching.
@ShadowVincent36 жыл бұрын
Just earned a sub for Don't Speak her name (And the Death note analysis's. And the analysis videos in general.)
@muhammedabdul-ghaffar8765 Жыл бұрын
There are so many things to appreciate about Code Geass. For me it's how it explores the nature of psychological warfare. Geass, referred to as The Power of Kings, grants its user the power of absolute obedience. Everything that man makes in a sense is Geass as art ("the arm of man") is simply applied psychology. There are systems within systems of control that influence us on a daily basis, conforming ourselves to someone's image of the world. It's no wonder then that psychologists like Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung were referenced in the series as it relates to the Geass.
@L_Luciano6 жыл бұрын
MUAHAHAHAHA CALLED IT 😂 I asked you some weeks ago if you were planning doing a code geass video and you said no. Turns out you actually covered one of my favourite animes. Thank you. Keep up the good work, love your vids.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
I lied, hahahaha.
@L_Luciano
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr Ahahaahahah thanks 😂👍
@savvivixen84905 жыл бұрын
I believe your attitude toward this anime actually helped to laser-focus your critique of it instead of succumbing to skewed perspectives due to rose-colored lenses. I respect that, and enjoyed your video all the more for it. Keep up the good work. :3
@Aleczandxr
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jonchong48610 ай бұрын
At first I hated Suzaku but by the end of the anime, I see the importance of his character and the development he went through. Now hes one of my favorite characters among the Lelouch and Kallen. Hes such a well written character whos a lot more deep when it comes to his character than what I initially thought. I really find Code Geass to have the best characters from any anime or show.
@chemicalist6 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing, I had just rewatched the series. Glad to know that the lingering realizations I had were more fleshed out and articulated.
@katherinedonovan9744 жыл бұрын
You may not be a fan of the show but I am, I watched it in my middle school days and had crushes on Lelouch and Suzaku but I just love their dynamics. Thanks, the video was intriguing. I miss this show to pieces! Loved it to my heart's content~!
@ramonantoniobennett-ryuuke63014 жыл бұрын
Lelouche: the ends justifies the means Suzaku: Yes, oh wait!
@bombslayer1236 жыл бұрын
The way you characterized Lelouch as an anti-hero prepared to do anything it takes for the sake of his utilitarian goals greatly reminds of me of Kiritsugu and I was very much surprised at how scarily similar those 2 really are.
@animieluvr97326 жыл бұрын
19:59 That moment when you realize it's Fire Emblem music in the background!
@drteatrex27194 жыл бұрын
Lelouch was 17th in-line for the throne, his mother did not die during the Japanese war, it was before that. And lelouch was exiled, he never gave up on his claim to the throne.
@ouonouanwilfried-desire7758
4 жыл бұрын
He was exiled? Why everyone thought he died?
@drteatrex2719
4 жыл бұрын
Ouonouan Désiré because shortly after he was sent (exiled) to Japan, Britannia attacked japan, so they thought he died in the war with the rest of the Japanese royal family.
@ericb53286 жыл бұрын
Sprang my finger clicking so fast
@dddmemaybe
4 жыл бұрын
apm? just one. just one? all I need.
@khaelstorm25526 жыл бұрын
Ok, 2018, so far so good! Yet another absolutely wicked analysis, bruv, this channel is honestly one of the best out here, not to mention Code Geass is one of my favourite anime series. Keep up the good stuff, bruv
@dietrichrache19753 күн бұрын
Great video. Their dynamic is incredible.
@finntran16723 жыл бұрын
This is the “shōnen rival” trope done right. Two characters with distinctly different psychology but aren’t the absolute polar opposite- which makes their story less predictable, while being more coherent. Meanwhile some other anime focus on the rival dynamic too much while all that should’ve gone into individual development. WHY is Sasuke such a tsundere for Naruto, like WHY are they obsessed with each other? Why does all character with ice/fire power must be rIVaL somehow? Why does one character wanna “catch-up” to the other one even though they are apples and oranges and shouldn’t be compared?
@CDodger242 жыл бұрын
Suzaku is a walking Copium gas tank.
@zarek93402 жыл бұрын
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions. However, those who hold on to those intentions to the very end may find that road shining in the light of heaven."
@jerebean Жыл бұрын
Coming back to Code Geass since so many years. I loved this video. Thank you for taking the time to make it.
@Aleczandxr
Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!
@MichaelOyewole3 жыл бұрын
That's why I was so glad when Suzaku said he was "too sanctimonious." That statement there was character development in itself.
@dr.sivavignesh6643 жыл бұрын
I think lelouch is really a good guy. A true selfless person. He did all the bad things because he knew one can't change anything in that world without getting their hands dirty. If he isn't good he would not be able to feel bad or shed tears when something wrong happens. Also the initial actions of lelouch helping a poor guy on the street signifies his persona.
@hornedgoddess81916 жыл бұрын
My favorite scene in Akito the Exiled is the embassy scene when Julius is having a mental breakdown. Lord Hyuga mocks Suzaku and Suzaku retaliates with violence. I think it's significant because it's the first time he consciously acts on his hatred and initiates violence.
@angelcalderon56806 жыл бұрын
Damn, this is a really good video analysis, one of the better ones I've seen in a while. Subscribed
Пікірлер: 1 600
Introduction: 0:00 (Lol obviously) Lelouch’s narrative role, motivations, development and psychology: 4:14 Suzaku’s narrative role, motivations, development and psychology: 18:24 Thematic & Ideological Comparison: 29:48 An Analysis of the Zero Requiem: 31:57 I thought for months that I would never make a Code Geass video, but changed my mind on it recently. And I’m quite happy I did, because I had a lot of fun doing this one. Hopefully you enjoy it too, it was an interesting challenge for a bunch of reasons. Now, I just need to give proper credit where it’s due, because I definitely had help in making this. Firstly, thanks to KZreadr ShintaiReviews for helping out a little bit with editing the script for this. Also, I should definitely reiterate credit for Sam Lasky and Reddit user 7TeenWriters for their respective analyses on the series, because their ideas definitely influenced this video. In particular, 7TeenWriters’ post on Lelouch and Suzaku was the original source for my conclusion on the Zero Requiem. So yeah, I appreciate the contributions from all of the above. Shintai’s channel: kzread.info Sam Lasky’s piece: thestuffstoreofstuff.blogspot.ca/2016/06/character-analysis-lelouch-vi-britannia.html 7TeenWriters’ piece: www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/2mu5p2/spoilers_code_geass_the_psychology_of_lelouch_and/
@HxH2011DRA
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr Respect for the links!
@JH-lb6qf
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr As a psychology major I'm thrive on these types of videos.
@bobbyzamora6389
6 жыл бұрын
You should do these timestamps for your other long videos! Although that would probably be a pain..
@amirwilliams8309
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr you should do mob psycho 100
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Amir Williams Eh, there are enough videos out on it already, I think.
>says he isn't a huge fan of the show >does a 36 minute analysis on it
@TheAutistWhisperer
6 жыл бұрын
Timmers Dude he was joking.
@CaptainPIanet
6 жыл бұрын
Simmer down Timmers
@jareddesilva6957
6 жыл бұрын
Timmers- shimmer me timbers
@MarEXksz
5 жыл бұрын
Ya'll just had to go there didn't you? 🤣
@imapopo2924
5 жыл бұрын
Its the same concept as the people that do 1 hour long videos on why Sword Art Online is a rolling dumpster fire of a show. Their interest in the show isn't so much for the show as a whole, but rather certain aspects of it. Like again with SAO, how the premise couldve been done so much better and the terrible writing and uninteresting characters brought down the show. In the case of Code Geass, one can analyze the concepts and philosophy behind the show without having a great love for the show itself. Personally, I love the hell out of Code Geass (Mostly because of Lelouch being amazing and filling a very unique narrative role) but I can easily see why some people don't like the show as a whole (Bit too much fanservice for my tastes and sometimes the plot stutters for a bit with things that dont really make sense.)
It actually makes the series end horrifyingly tragic if Lelouch lives. He made his world a reality, went past the point of no return, redeemed Suzaku, and succeeded... now his entire legacy depends on him fading from the world into a quiet life, what he described as a slow death when the series started. Suzaku, on the other hand, is now required to live in the spotlight, and to be a pragmatic hero to the world, protecting the peace and crushing any rebellions. The both went through hell to end up in their own versions of hell. Lelouch will never be freed of the purposelessness he felt at the beginning, just as Suzaku will never be freed from the terrible murders he had to do to save lives. Yet, in that, their shifts in character mean those situations which would have been hells to them before because salvation. I guess in this show at least, salvation and damnation really are the same.
@nicholasleclerc1583
5 жыл бұрын
The Mad Mystic “Shifts in character” as in, they change how they think ? They change their personality ? Or is it just the circumstances changing, which makes, like you said, “their individual hells their salvations” (which I understood) ? And how come Lelouch still thinks of himself as purposeless at the end of the series ? Didn’t he make a purpose for himself *by ensuring a better, peaceful world ?* Or is that, now that his plan is completed, he has no more reason to live ? And you started your paragraph by implying you’d explain why Lelouch surviving at the end of the series’d be tragic, but I don’t see it; was it that Lelouch’d still be purposeless, but living a pointless, quiet life in the shadows ?
@Alonepistachio
4 жыл бұрын
Fuck Suzuku he’s a dick and a traitor
@Gooong
4 жыл бұрын
And yet, since he fulfilled C2's purpose he's immortal and doomed to live forever.
@Abby-th8ur
4 жыл бұрын
The Mad Mystic so would you say that lelouch is a tragic hero
@educatedlaziness3268
4 жыл бұрын
If the implication at the end is to be believed, at least Lelouch's purgatory after his "death" is spent with CC, the only person who truly knew him and who herself only ever sought an end to her lonliness
Another interesting fact about Suzaku is that he can survive entirely off of crayons and lighter fluid.
@glorioustigereye
6 жыл бұрын
It’s time to get my Big Mac on
@tailedgates9
6 жыл бұрын
Suzaku in the abridged series is the best. XD "Come ON! How do you close this thing!?"
@arissantorisonmars9271
6 жыл бұрын
:D
@hizkiafigotarigan9532
6 жыл бұрын
spinzakkkkkkuuuuu
@technical_teffficulties2836
6 жыл бұрын
“BITE ME BANANA MAN”
Thank you for addressing the fact that Suzaku turning to Zero was the "death" he wanted. It was a brilliant moment for the show and made me respect the writers a bit more.
Zero is Lelouch’s perception of his father. Ruthlessly charismatic, and willing to do anything necessary to forge a world that they desire, even if it means tyranny. His school persona is his perception of his mother, selflessly caring and always positive. However once he discovers his mother was in league with his father, his perception of his mother changes, and we never see his school persona again.
@zachrubin5044
4 ай бұрын
dude holy shit you just blew my mind
@bretglover2525
4 ай бұрын
@@zachrubin5044 I literally don’t remember writing this. Wtf is this garbage. Fleya go brr.
@jonahndungu1652
2 ай бұрын
Don’t delete, man. It’s a good analysis. I would add that just as the illusion of his mother is destroyed, so too is the illusion of his father. Lelouch becomes more sympathetic and understanding to his father’s goals, though he rejects Charles’s methods. This allows Lelouch to eventually conquer his father’s throne and to run the empire better than him. Not only this but he is finally able to do away with his masks which is why we never see either him in his school mask or his zero mask again. He has finally made a synthesis of the two after breaking free of his idealized image of his mother and his bastardized image of his father. He has overcome his parents which allows him to move into adulthood, and then to defeat Schnizel who he was never able to overcome as a child, and into ruler of the world. He then finally gives up his rule of the world for the sake of his dream. He gains the world but gives it up so that he isn’t conquered by the same concerns as his mother, father, and Schnizel. By the story’s end, Lelouch conquers all which is what allows his dream to be enacted. Only Lelouch was powerful enough to overcome any obstacle the world threw at him and enact his dream but also generous enough to share his dream with the rest of the world. Ironically, Lelouch’s dream kills him physically but not spiritually like the other characters. Only Lelouch gains the whole world without losing his soul, because he sacrifices everything, including himself, in order to fulfill his dream. The only reason that the dream doesn’t die with him, as so many dreams do, is because he shared his dream with Suzaku and everyone else. PS. Sigmund Freud called and complained that you used his theories without citing him
@TheLavaMan235
Ай бұрын
😢
@jayt9608
Ай бұрын
@@jonahndungu1652 I was going to say that was very Freudian of you both.
Lelouche is a dark hero. A man who forced himself to become capable of doing the difficult reprehensible things required to preform change. Lelouche is batman.
@exus8320
6 жыл бұрын
C_Force I think the word your looking for is a revolutionary.
@ivanabibe160
6 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing xD He's the hero Japan deserves, but not the one it needs right now, so they'll hunt him. Because he can take it, because he's not a hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a Dark Knight. lel
@c_f0rce
6 жыл бұрын
Dan Nguyen Yeahhhh sure
@c_f0rce
6 жыл бұрын
Dan Nguyen Dude no one fucking cares its a joke. Just fuck off
@c_f0rce
6 жыл бұрын
Dan Nguyen I don't know anything about batman. I just made a damn meme and your fucking spamming my notifications about it.
Lelouch is one of my favorite fictional characters. He’s just so.... human. He has his faults, his strengths, and he’s so self aware to what he lacks and to what he can do. He forms a mask for his friends and family and uses a different mask for the Black Knights. It’s thrilling to see him and watch his story. He’s not some all knowing being that has no faults. He isn’t jacked up with plot armor that makes him untouchable. His intelligence has limits and he works to overcome them. While his Geass did make him able to do more and do it quicker, I still feel he’d be able to enact his plan with just himself because of his charisma and dedication. He’s a caring human being at his core, shown in scenes with Nunnally and scenes with Suzaku. A scene that’s always stuck out to me was when Lelouch and Suzaku were in battle together. Suzaku was ordered to hold Zero there and he would be killed in order to kill Zero. And Lelouch, while he says it was because he wanted to live, we know and we see the desperation in him to protect Suzaku regardless of how his truest friend felt against his actions. Lelouch’s pain and sorrow when he thought Nunnally to be dead was so very heart wrenching. It’s obvious he loves his sister and he truly believes he lost his will to carry out his plan until CC talked sense into him. He has real relationships that you become invested in and you root for him and his side regardless of how much you disagree with it. Suzaku is also one of my favorite characters. He wants to be good. He wants to rectify his wrong doing of killing his father. He wants to change things with the least amount of violence possible. He wants to believe in his friend who he sees so much hate in. He, as well as Lelouch, lose themselves as their intentions and ideals start coming to fruition. Suzaku wants to do things peacefully, he wants as little people to die as possible, why he could not agree with Zero’s plan. When Euphemia was taken control of and died (although their relationship wasn’t given much focus so I don’t see why he was affected so much by her death that he completely changed his ideals) he completely transformed to become the perfect Britannian soldier. He didn’t care who he fought for if they died, he wanted to gain more power so he could help Area 11. Together the two are perfect main characters. Despite their differences they compliment each other so well. They work together perfectly (as seen during the fight against Schneizel and the Damocles, destroying the Fleija). They are a perfect team and I think they both know this, but because their plans are antithesis of each other but with the same end. For them to put aside their differences and carry out the Zero Requiem is so inspirational. At the time of the Zero Requiem, I feel Suzaku and Lelouch have both come to terms that they aren’t the best of people, that what they are doing is selfish in a way, even thought they are taking the blame for every evil thing in the world, they want to make the world see that anything that could happen, can never be worse than world domination that results in complete dictatorship. While at the beginning we know that their plans are different and they have different pathways, at the end, their ideas coalesce and become the same, that the only way for them to achieve peace, is to first destroy the faith humanity has left over. To show them.... how much worse things could be.
@nolatgreen4131
3 жыл бұрын
he is the second most human and real character I know of right behind gutts
@Elly3981
3 жыл бұрын
The way I see it, neither of them were innocent. Both Lulu/Suzu did a lot of questionable and reprehensible things throughout the story that they deemed were for the greater good and it took many personal tragedies before they learned actual humility. That being said, I believe that deep down, they were also both good people who wanted to make a better world for those they cared about but had different ways of going about it that brought them into conflict with one another. I also see Lelouch and Suzaku as tragic victims of circumstances that were beyond their control who tried to make the best of the hand that they were dealt as well.
@ahmadsalus7660
3 жыл бұрын
I love guts alot. But if you can, can you convince me that he is better written than Lelouch. No hate just wanting to see your points. Because Guts is my fav character ever so i want to have some strong points to my claim
@bryanmcclure2220
2 жыл бұрын
For me I understand why people like him but I but I just can't stand his hypocrisy. That and he ordered the deaths of children because he was feeling emotional. And there is what happened to euphy ( I know it was an accident, But like his best friend I find it hard to forgive him).
The ending to Code Geass is my all time favorite within the anime art form. It ties everything up, and is insanely cathartic.
@Yashpal-wr2pf
4 жыл бұрын
Untill the he became alive again 🙄tht messes up all
@rahulrajumon5573
3 жыл бұрын
@@Yashpal-wr2pf that non cannon or alternate universe and it is good fan service too
@zethroodwood9572
3 жыл бұрын
@@Yashpal-wr2pf that was made in an alternative timeline. Along with the three movies.
@Elly3981
3 жыл бұрын
@@zethroodwood9572 I believe that it was implied that he somehow survived in the original series and secretly lived on with CC. At least the fans who ship them like to think so.
@Reality-Distortion
2 жыл бұрын
@@Elly3981 It's mostly because people believe he got Code from killing Charles because he was able to show Nunnally his memories right before dying.
I absolutely loved how you built up to the conclusion about the Requiem all throughout the video. The little bits of foreshadowing and evidence for Lelouch’s intention, awareness and sacrificial nature along with Suzaku’s deathwish, guilt and need for atonement all gathered in momentum to make your point about the Requiem extremely powerful, great job.
@h1ko393
4 жыл бұрын
Contempt Man that was his zero requiem.
@dddmemaybe
4 жыл бұрын
@@h1ko393 *does chuunibyou pose
Someday we’ll realize that we are like Suzaku, at some points of our life, primary when at our deepest point, we could be so confused, so frustrated, so full of anguish on ourselves, constantly self-loathing, because our past mistakes. We seek help, guidance, mentor- everything to free ourselves from those pains inside our chests.
I'm so glad to see someone acknowledge Suzaku has a character with depth instead of just "a raging cock of contradictions" (that's a real quote). He's such a huge focal point of the story, and the perfect foil. I'm gonna go check out 7TeenWriter's piece now! :D
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Suzaku's got definite depth, and even MORE if my theory about his reaction formation was correct. Who knows about that, though..
My favorite anime of all time discussed by my favorite anime analyst? My god I’ve never clicked a notification so fast.
@TheAnimeDude
6 жыл бұрын
Great Video yet again! (I hate to hear that Code Geass isn’t a great show in your eyes, but while it’s my favorite, I’m fully willing to admit that it’s far from perfect, and nostalgia likely helps it to maintain its place at the top of my list. Regardless, excellent analysis my good sir!)
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I love the concepts and ideas it tackles and I love Lelouch and Suzaku, it's just that the presentation and execution falls short for me. Like I said though, I still think it's a good show. Just not a favourite.
@phantomdiamond1882
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr I sort of agree with you I think the show is great in Season 1 but at Season 2 I think that’s were it disappointed me there were really good moments I just wish there was more development for the Side Characters and the beginning of season 2 was so confusing it took until episode 2 of season 2 for them to focus on that cliffhanger for the season 1 finale. I thought the cliffhanger was good but the execution didn’t really lead up to anything Lelouch Sister got replaced by a Character That was working for Lelouch dad I forgot his name he’s the asshole that killed Shirley and what Bothers me the most is Kalleen was there at the Cliffhanger scene for season 1 I might be wrong I haven’t watched Code Geass in awhile but after the cliffhanger the only reason Kalleen was there was so she can find out Lelouch was Zero if you remove her Character from that Scene completely it would of made no difference whatsoever.
@phantomdiamond1882
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr I was also Disappointed for the lack of Development Shirley Got after she lost her Memories she Barely gets any screen until a episode or 2 before her Death which was really well done it actually made me cry I just hate when Anime Shows make Characters lose their memories for another and it doesn’t really progress the plot whatsoever.
@phantomdiamond1882
6 жыл бұрын
The Anime Dude I’m Excited for Season 3 But I honestly would of been fine if they ended it at Season 2 let’s be honest the Ending was pretty similar to Death Notes ending except Lelouch plan actually was successful unlike Light Yagamis.
Thank you for the captions and the timestamps. You really make it easier for your fans. You deserve the best from us.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
No worries whatsoever!
This video was great, thanks for this I never hated Suzaku, so I loved this analysis. Didn't relate both their narratives, and it was a great point to see. I loved the series so much for the requiem, one of the best endings I ever saw, and now I love it so much more.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Glad you like the video, and that I enhanced your enjoyment of the ending!
@phantomdiamond1882
6 жыл бұрын
Vinícius Chaves That Ending was Great not gonna lie
@Void_Deserts_Tower
2 жыл бұрын
And then came Lelouch of resurrection.
I feel like this fits very well: As the great Logarius once said, "Acts of goodness are not always wise, and acts of evil are not always foolish, but regardless, we shall always strive to be good." - Bloodborne 2015
I just finished the fucking show two days ago LOL. What a perfect fucking timing.
For some reason I absolutely HATE the fact that Ohgi of all people got a happy ending...... Just my silly opinion...
@classicslayer456
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah he betrayed lelouch for good sex pretty much.
@loserinasuit7880
4 жыл бұрын
@@classicslayer456 I mean, can you blame him?
@r.c.beringuela2426
4 жыл бұрын
I mean in SRW Z, Ougi would betray Lulu in the normal end and Wufei, the buttmonkey of justice, of all people calls him out on it. It's weirdly satisfying to have Wufei call out Ougi on that.
@rachanabaditha9618
4 жыл бұрын
I’m so with you! And be became Prime Minister, of all things! I was so mad about that.
@bruis1527
4 жыл бұрын
Really? I didn’t dislike ohgi. He was just kinda there. And it made sense why he betrayed zero in the end. It’s cus who wouldn’t be mad that they’d been manipulated and played and used like a mere chess piece at the end
Zero Requiem was a perfect Concept. Creating the Symbol of Piece and destroying the Symbol of Hate in one Action. Zero kill Lelouch. Great.
I appreciate the disclaimer, and I'm glad that you were find something you were passionate enough to talk about in this show even if you didn't love it overall. It's a favourite of mine but it's definitely FULL of flaws.
@theinvincible278
6 жыл бұрын
Bobby Zamora there's quite some flaw.Not really full of flaws.
@phantomdiamond1882
6 жыл бұрын
Bobby Zamora Every Show Has Flaws nothings Perfect
@bobbyzamora6389
6 жыл бұрын
I never said shows don't have flaws. But this one has a notable amount relative to how well it's done critically.
@phantomdiamond1882
6 жыл бұрын
Bobby Zamora When I First Started to Notice The Flaws was at the Beginning of Season 2 After Season 1 Cliffhanger Before that I would say the Show Was Pretty Great.
@Elitist
6 жыл бұрын
Bobby Zamora It's weird how it's evident that there's so much thought put into this show and yet there are moments that are completely fucking stupid
Another quality video! Frankly, I was hurt by the bit in the introduction where you go out of your way to explain how you actually hate Code Geass and think Zero's a stupid name, but I almost forgot about it thanks to the near-40 minutes of nonstop Code Geass analysis. Almost. Seriously though, glad to see one of my favorite anitubers tackling one of my favorite shows. -Zero
@theinvincible278
6 жыл бұрын
Kato Zero is a great name! not to mention its a brilliant one.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
*and think Zero's a stupid name* LOL. Glad you enjoyed it pal.
@CmdrRenegade
6 жыл бұрын
He didn't say he hated it. He said it had some flaws that made him enjoy it less than he might have. Maybe I'm speculating, but I doubt he'd have done a nearly 40 minute video on a show he hated.
@KatoBeyond
6 жыл бұрын
You're right. -Zero
@Rudi361
5 жыл бұрын
Isnt Zero an implocation to the numbers system of Britannia and Zorro?
Aleczandxr masking a video about code geass?! 2018 is starting off right!
@JapanFreak2595
6 жыл бұрын
funny enough since it is the year Suzaku "died"
@outis7080
6 жыл бұрын
David Crespo It is also the year Lelouch "died"
@ramonantoniobennett-ryuuke6301
4 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this in 2020 A.D.
@ramonantoniobennett-ryuuke6301
4 жыл бұрын
@@JapanFreak2595 wait, Suzaku died, when , where and how.?
@JapanFreak2595
4 жыл бұрын
Ramon Bennett-Ryuuken the date of death on his grave stone. Presumed dead, but taking up the identity of Zero was symbolic of Suzaku being dead to the world.
25:15 and on in the Suzaku part is a brilliant theory, I’ve never thought of him that way. Probably because I don’t know anything about psychology, lol.
@contemptman3646
6 жыл бұрын
I thought so too, it's a genius idea. Not sure if it's true, but it would make sense.
When you finally mentioned that Zero Requiem was the redemption Lelouch placed on Suzaku, I cried. Lelouch really was a selfless person, and anything he would do for both Suzaku and Nunnally.
EXTREMELY appropriate use of the track "Don't Speak Her Name" from Fire Emblem Awakening. My personal FAVORITE song of the ENTIRE Fire Emblem series and maybe all of gaming. AND you used it on a video about my number one ranked Anime. Nigga, I love You.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
I remember sometime last year when you asked if I'd use it in one of my videos! The day has come.
@BigBadada2012
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr worth the wait. Couldn't have done it any better
am I the only one who loved Suzaku? his development is insanely good.
@Aleczandxr
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not lol, I wouldn’t have made a monster video like this if I didn’t love Suzaku.
Absolutely nailed it and gave voice to a lot of the reasons why I still love this anime years later, flaws and all. I am one of those who definitely feels Code Geass' successes far outweigh it's flaws.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I have always loved Code geass for raising interesting questions like"do the ends justify the means?", "which is the correct approach to change the world? ", themes like "Armed rebellion vs Non-violent protest/accepting the system" and others like racism, class conflict and corruption. That was a great analysis video. Now u have to analyze the shit out of the other iconic CG character. The best anime girl- NINA EINSTEIN.
This might be the best suzaku analysis I've ran across. I keep referring to it because it's so good!
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
>need something to do for an hour >40 min video by alec today is my day I guess
I enjoyed the differences between Lelouch and Suzaku mainly because Lelouch was willing to do questionable or even "evil" ones from outside means to change the world whereas Suzaku tried doing it from the system inside before realizing how many problems it has. This even makes me think of Suzaku's mech, Lancelot, named after a knight of the Round Table. Suzaku tried being honest and idealistic in his endeavors in the beginning whereas Lelouch had distrusted using legal, more safe means to achieve his goal. I also have problems with Code Geass and one of those happens to be the school antics, but what this video is talking about and the character of Lelouch and Suzaku may have well been the best thing Code Geass could offer outside of its mere concept.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
*I also have problems with Code Geass and one of those happens to be the school antics, but what this video is talking about and the character of Lelouch and Suzaku may have well been the best thing Code Geass could offer outside of its mere concept.* I agree that their dynamic is by far the most well-executed and interesting thing about the story. The school stuff is something I might have enjoy in isolation, without the context of the rest of the story. Not sure. Who knows.
@nemeru3352
6 жыл бұрын
How does he think he can chance the system from within, (without killing anyone),in a dictatorship?
@shadowwarrior3444
6 жыл бұрын
It was really just wishful thinking, something he tried to cling to to escape the pain of murdering his father, and trying to hold a moral high ground above Zero. In truth, if he had been honest with himself, he probably would've seen the naivete in this sooner and may have even defected to Zero's rebellion, but as Aleczandxr noted, he doesn't, well, not until far later on.
@hunterkagejoestar5516
6 жыл бұрын
No, Suzaku wanted to become the knight of one. The knight of one get to rule over a state of their choosing. Suzaku says this in R2 to Lelouch.
@jonsnor4313
5 жыл бұрын
The school antics are there to show lelouchs human side and his struggle. Later in season 2 its a bit weird but in season 1 it makes sense for his character.
*All Hail Lelouch INTENSIFIES*
They should show these videos in my high school
Gosh, I could listen to your voice for hours! Besides the great content of all of your videos I´ve seen so far, I think you have such a great narrator voice and the way you phrases your sentences is a real pleasure :D Sorry if this sounds weird, but for real, one of the reasons you´re one of my favourite youtubers is, because I enjoy the way you talk so much!
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Lol, that's not weird! That's a great compliment, thanks so much for saying so!
@leakypeach6250
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr Listening to your videos at night is so relaxing. I did it recently and fell asleep halfway through
@ConstantinKlose-sj4mb
6 жыл бұрын
Leaky Peach not sure if that's supposed to be a compliment
@leakypeach6250
6 жыл бұрын
Constantin Klose I swear it is😅
@TheTrivek42
6 жыл бұрын
I tried falling asleep to this, but I couldn't because it was too interesting
That ending clip showing Suzaku lending a hand to Lelouch in their childhood. At the end of the series, Lelouch symbolically lent his to Suzaku. That's nice.
@bryanmcclure2220
2 жыл бұрын
How in the world did he lent his hand to suzaku. He condemned him to a life of loneliness and self hatred. That's not exactly lending someone a hand.
“The only ones who should kill, are those who are prepared to be killed.” Suzaku and Lelouch both take that philosophy and branch off so beautifully.
I would love to see a video on Nunnally and Euphemia detailing their respective effects on both Lelouch and Suzaku.
Great video it’s so hard nowadays to find a code geass analysis video that doesn’t go out of its way to both suck off lelouch and hate on suzaku, don’t get me wrong I love lelouch, but analysis videos, especially those that talk about a character’s ideals, should be non-biased.
@andrewu8525
5 жыл бұрын
I know this is a year old and I’m going off onto an entire other franchise, but I have felt that way whenever people discuss characters who want peace. One of the biggest for me is Duchess Satine from the Clone Wars. She always wanted peace and that is what makes her strong, unlike Anikain who always wanted to win.
@dr.strangelove4665
4 жыл бұрын
Lelouch is my all time fav but Suzaku is very close to him in terms of writing. It's just very hard to get behind him because Lelouch is so easy to root for
A new Aleczandxr video??? BOOYAH!
@SonofTiamat
6 жыл бұрын
And it's of my favorite anime!
@TheAutistWhisperer
6 жыл бұрын
Son of Tiamat Oh is it? Good choice; I was wondering awhile ago why you asked me my thoughts on Code Geass and funny enough Alex summed up my feelings on it rather well.
@SonofTiamat
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's a good analysis. I'm half convinced the writers of this show were also channeling Nietzsche. Lelouch is an Overman by the show's end.
@TheAutistWhisperer
6 жыл бұрын
Son of Tiamat Pretty much, the writers knew there stuff. By the way, what's your thoughts on Berserk? That's my favourite anime and manga.
@SonofTiamat
6 жыл бұрын
Never saw it, and I don't read manga
Yeeeeeeessss 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I needed a Code Geass video from you. I didn't realize I did until you did it. I clicked sooo fast. Goodness, how I have missed your videos! I definitely need to watch your most recent vids. This was BRILLIANT. Code Geass was one of the shows I got into that held deeper themes back when I was just beginning to be a critical viewer. Even then, the dynamic of Suzaku and Lelouch stuck out to me. I thoroughly enjoyed your take on it and Im so grateful that you decided to spend time and effort on a series that you didn't love. Your supposition of Suzaku's character was eye opening. I never thought of it like that, but now I do. Excellent insight into his character. Also, thank you for reiterating the point that Zero Requiem wasn't about Lelouch 's redemption. From the very beginning, Lelouch planned to die. He, like any great revolutionary seeking change in the world, never expected to see that change in his life time. His revolution was for the country, its people, and its future. Goodness, I could go on about Lelouch, and Suzaku. I love them dearly. Thank you, so much for this video!! It was good hearing your voice again! Time to look through your other works! P.S. I couldn't help but compare the journey of Suzaku and Lelouch to that of Griffith 's. All three had similar aspirations, and had a utilitarian viewpoint which drove them to commit unspeakable evils. Just some food for thought. Wonderful analysis, again!
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Haha, well I'm glad that it reminded you to watch my recent stuff! People have been asking me for a while to do something on CG and I didn't really have the drive to do anything about it, but I spontaneously decided to go for it and I'm glad I did. *Your supposition of Suzaku's character was eye opening. I never thought of it like that, but now I do. Excellent insight into his character.* Thank you! The theory struck me during my rewatch in preparation for the video. It's just a theory from a psychology nerd but it definitely fits him and reocntextualizes a lot of his actions and behaviours, especially some of his stuff in late R2. Good point about Griffith as well, I hadn't thought about that, funnily enough.
@RanVor
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for late reply, but... "Kallen, when this is over, will you then return with me to Ashford?"
I think one of my good friends phrased it best. it’s an epic tragedy. even when things seem like the might go right, it normally falls apart. and the only way Lelouch could accomplish is goal is making himself a villain and then having himself be killed to unite everyone. it’s a beautiful show.
Dude, it's crazy. the way you break down these characters is helping me putting into words how I feel in my own life. I could never fully explain what or how i was feeling but you have nailed it for me. Thank you!! Keep it up!!
@Aleczandxr
3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
I really appreciate your analysis of suzaku. I knew he is hypocritical and is hated for his flaw but I never understood why I couldn't fault him for it. This puts into word exactly why he should be celebrated for his flaws, not hated for it.
@bryanmcclure2220
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I don't see why he is hated for his hypocrisy when Lelouch is Celebrated and called a hero for his hypocrisy.
Great analysis! I never expected Code Geass analysis from you .So it was a gift nonetheless.Thanks for doing it.And you just made me more hungry for more videos like this. Btw Code Geass is one of my favorite anime and Best characters of Code Geass: 1)Lelouch 2)CC 3)Suzaku And those who never understood Suzaku's characterization will only hate him.
@theinvincible278
6 жыл бұрын
Amin Rosli Its not what girl you or me prefer. Its about a whole "character "
@Prince-dz3fm
4 жыл бұрын
He had great HxH vids and im so glad he touched on code geass
@blakeunderwood1075
4 жыл бұрын
CC?
All hail Lelouch
>code geass >aleczandxr ye boi
i don't think i'll ever get over the ending, losing half of a whole, all of those loved watching on but knowing what needed to be done. but at the same time i feel like that's why it's so damn good, so effective, why i can't be mad at it. even if it makes me sad to no end code geass was just a masterpiece istg, if any other show tried to do an ending like that it'd be a dumpster fire
This is why I don't get fans of Code Geass. It's not a show about awesome robot fights and dramatic schemes. It's not a fun escapist series. It's one about conflict and ideals. And Suzaku, especially in the first season, was the PERFECT antagonist to Lelouch and gave the narrative complexity. There is no Code Geass without the Lelouch-Suzaku dynamic.
@rechtrecht
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that's exactly it. I mean Code Geass has some awesome Robot Fights (we're talking about studio sunrise so..) but that takes a backseat to this grand portrayal of ideals and conflict
Great video. At the time I watched it code geass was one of my favourites of all time. I have watched a lot more since then but I still have a soft spot for the series and Lulouch is still one of my top protagonists. Thanks for the great work, I look forward to more.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
I really liked this deep dive into these 2 very prominent characters. People never gave Suzaku the credit he deserved, in the end he himself learned the most out of the course of the whole show, he became Zero in both mentality and goal by the end. I sort of viewed Suzaku the same way as Eren from AoT, they're both shounen protagonists inside seinen shows. If the setting was in a shounen show, Suzaku's ideals would have probably worked, but CG is seinen and it shows. It took Suzaku a long time to realize this, and his characterization showed his development from highest to their absolute lowest. He's just as complex, if not more complex than most characters, his story was mired in self-hating tendencies, hypocrisy and self aggrandizement which to me, made him the most flawed person in the show, but also the most human.
you just made code geass better for me
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
10 years later, and this anime and Lelouch are still my #1 favorites. Love them above all others.
Before i watch this video i just want to say Thank you for all the effort and thought you put into all of your video for someone like me who doesn't know who they are and what my place in this world these kinds of videos lets me keep calm and change my view on things especially myself and for that i just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you have a fantastic 2018 and may the best fo luck be with you
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I'm very glad that the videos do that for you. All the best for you in 2018 as well!
*WHY ARE YOU BUYING CLOTHES AT THE SOUP STORE?*
Back when I was thirteen the first time I watched it I was so blown away, I really couldn't understand and till this day I can't get why this anime is not as praised as Death Note or Evangelion,. On the other side, aside from the character design, I hardly find any criticism either. What are your thoughts on this, Alecz?
@theinvincible278
6 жыл бұрын
En5vy Nothing is perfect nor Death Note or Evangelion. They have some fatal flaws tbh. So does code geass have some flaws.But its a great anime nonetheless.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
I’d say it’s on a comparable level of praise. It’s rated better than Death Note and Evangelion on MAL, for example. But I think that it’s more flawed than either of those two.
@epicmarschmallow5049
6 жыл бұрын
En5vy It is as praised as that. It's one of the most praised and popular anime ever.
@xtensioncordtv1969
4 жыл бұрын
What's so bad about the character designs I thought every character was distinct and they're design told you something about their character.
@poili243
4 жыл бұрын
The movies
You have a ridiculously deep understanding (or opinion) of the show. For this, I am a little surprised you haven't done a video of Parasyte. You must have heard of it surely? I absolutely recommend it.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And I’ve seen Parasyte but I’m not interested in doing a video on it.
I just wanted to say I love the soundtrack you used. When the fire emblem track played I nearly jumped out of my seat from excitement
When lelouch said obey me world, but requested god to stop the march of time. Hes the most humblest character.
@JoniWan77
6 жыл бұрын
He requested god to keep the march of time running, though. His father wanted to stop the march of time.
@grizzledwarveteran2321
3 жыл бұрын
JoniWan77 yeah
The characterization you made of Suzaku here is one if the better ones I've seen, very nice.
A point I’d like to bring up is the the concept of the Black Knight, not as a chess motif but historically and more prominently, as understood in popular culture. Back in the day a black knight was either one who was frugal, couldn’t afford the luxury of having shining armour and so painted it an easy colour to prevent corrosion… or he was hiding his heraldry for reasons that could be personal or by necessity, be it deceptive, villainous or secretive. Lelouch is many of these things. Lacking options to coordinate both sides remotely he had to don an armour that would hide his identity if he wanted to properly lead the Black Knights, this was the mask of Zero. This persona also (mostly) prevented the weaknesses of his personal life from interfering with the efficacy of his hidden identity. And this persona would be secretive, ruthless, and necessary. In more popular media a Black Knight is someone who takes on an evil role, using anonymity to commit malicious acts and basically be everything the archetypical knight in shining armour is not. And that is also Lelouch, he is the Black Knight to Suzaku’s Knight in Shining Armour, he acts with deceit, cunning and pragmatic tactics rather than singular skill and physical strength, he hides who he is and commits acts that are spurned by society from behind this mask. Only the inversion is that by being the Black Knight who scorns the rule of law and it’s king he is an agent of freedom from tyranny while Suzaku’s shining knight is its enforcer despite his intentions. Suzaku’s crime is not based on cruelty or being inherently bad but being naive and very stupid. He’s competent but his emotional intelligence is abysmal, and I find that’s worse. An idiot is more dangerous than a villain because they won’t realise the stakes or what they put at risk, a villain has something to gain and will take steps to preserve it and minimise the damage if it risks their objective. When he tries to shed this, all he does is become the bastard his own people saw him as, mostly because it’s his prerequisite goals were the problem. The world he envisions isn’t bad, but what he intends to accomplish to make it so is even worse than his previous notions. So his lowest point is when his ambition outstrips his intentions.
once again a great analysis! as the series progressed i felt that both lelouch and suzaku both learned from the other. lelouch learned that to truly change the world you have to focus beyond ones own desires, which lelouch did but not at the expense of them but found a way to achieve both. suzaku learned that achieve true change you must be willing to make decisions that are necessary and accept the consequences of those actions without becoming indifferent to those consequences
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Like I said in the video, I don't entirely think that Lelouch taught Suzaku that - I think it was something that he believed but had repressed - but I could easily be wrong of course.
@erieperry8241
6 жыл бұрын
the beauty of this anime is that some things are left just vague enough so that the viewers can come to their own conclusions
when Lelouch and Suzaku work together, those 2 truly are unstoppable
And with this you just became one of my favorite KZreadrs ever because Code Geass is my favorite anime and I am so happy you wanted to do an analysis on Lelouch and Suzaku because their dynamic is extremely pivotal for making the show what it is. I particularly appreciate the study on Suzaku. Even though Lelouch is best guy and my favorite anime character of all time, I always felt that Suzaku had just as much depth and complexity as Lelouch. It's nice to see an analysis intricately stating Suzaku's hypocrisy while at the same time explaining why he is the way he is without completely bashing him. This video was a real treat for me to watch. I appreciate you taking the time to make a 36 minute video on these two characters. I hope when the third season comes out you might be willing to take a look at these two again to see whether what occurs adds more to their established character arcs or tears it down to build something new. Best wishes to you! Happy 2018!!! :D
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Well thank you so much! I agree that the Suzaku section is the best part of the video - he is as good of a character as Lelouch for me, and has a lot more nuance than people give him credit for. I'm really happy that you enjoyed the video so much. I can't say that I expect to make any videos on R3, but no one knows at this point so anything's possible. Cheers!
@Lillymu961
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. :D His section is really thought provoking, especially your statements about how Suzaku actively wanted to appear better than Zero/Lelouch and his obsession with looking honorable. I had never really thought much on that aspect of him before. And whether you decide to do anything with R3 or not, I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you for your hard work. :D
well, I just checked out your entire channel, you got beautiful content, man i really cant believe how i actually found myself binging on ur playlist. Keep em coming, u earned urself a follower mate
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Cheers dude, much appreciated.
Alright , you have now become officially one of my favourite youtubers! Almost 40 minute analysis about Code Geass? What else should we ask for? Your videos are exceptional!
That was absolutely brilliant and an amazing review of these great characters
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
While it's pretty clear in the story that Suzaku becomes the antithesis to what he hated Zero for, Lelouch also flipflops when it becomes convenient for him at least once in a very crucial part of the story. At the final confrontation with his father, it is finally revealed to Lelouch what the truth of his father's actions were by sending him and Nunally to Japan. He comes to find out that his father sent them away out of necessity to keep them safe from V.V.. His father's intentions were good as he wanted to save his children from death by V.V., however he did it in a way that traumatized Lelouch and drove him to hate his father. As someone who was a believer that the ends justified the means, he was very quick to decide that that sort of logic wasn't something he was okay with when he was the victim of it. He rejected his father for what he did, exclaiming that "You abandoned us!" even if his intentions were for the better. This isn't to say that what Charles did was excusable but only to point out something I don't think I've seen anyone ever notice. Lelouch stays steadfast in his way of thinking only up until he is a victim of his very own belief.
@Prince-dz3fm
4 жыл бұрын
@@trulymrword yup, thank u for saying this. Charles could care less about others let alone japan so him sending him and nunnally away did prove ay good intentions his father had. Literally gave me chills Lelouch countering his dad talking about nunnallys blindness or her smile.
@Lazypackmule
Жыл бұрын
As Lelouch points out, that intention was not followed with conviction, and Charles was perfectly content to forsake them just like he did the world if it got in the way of his goals Of course, Charles also believes that none of it matters because they'll all be together in the end anyway, but then that just makes the initial act of 'kindness' towards them the contradiction instead
I've never watched code geass in my life, but the first 60 seconds are such facts that I feel like it changed my life 😂
I know this is two years late but I just wanted to say how I view Suzaku. Suzaku's one wish was for the peace of his own people, and it leads to the death of his father. Years later suzaku attempts to atone and even justify the murder of his father by going to Britannia to change it from the inside out. However due to the guilt he feels from killing his own father he believes his life isn't worth protecting so he goes out of his way to risk it protecting anyone and everyone. Suzaku at this point isn't even willing to kill Zero simply because he doesn't believe he deserves to die. This is until Lelouch uses his geass on him. The geass power removing his ability to endanger himself essentially takes away his option to sacrifice himself, to redeem himself. This is the beginning of suzaku's character change. While still pissed at Zero, Euphy having seen the struggle of the Japanese people, hearing nunally's wish, and falling in love with suzaku wants to help the Japanese people and bring a stop to zero's terrorism. (While I still think this is stupid) Lelouch accidentally uses his geass on Euphimia who against her will kills hundreds of thousands of Japanese people. This was the tipping point for suzaku, and changes his character arc significantly as now instead of wanting peace for Japan he only wanted one thing, the death of Zero. When suzaku eventually uncovers lelouchs identity and geass, he hates Lelouch because Lelouch has stolen two things from him his lover and his death wish (As I feel was excellently portrayed by him almost strangling Julius kingsley out of rage.) In order to achieve Euphimia's and his own wish suzaku turns Lelouch in to become a knight of the round, again to justify the death of his father by becoming the knight of one and claiming Japan for himself following his core belief. However when Zero makes a return his rage gets the better of him and he completely abandons his original goal and solely focuses on figuring out whether Lelouch is Zero or not, which because deep down he knows the truth, turns more into suzaku attempting to defeat Lelouch, making suzaku use dirty methods to win which when he realizes this he immediately rejects it. This is until Lelouch asks suzaku to protect nunally which because suzaku realizes that Lelouch was lying about everything that happened, so he decides to protect her if Lelouch turns his lies into the truth. After launching the fleija, suzaku stops lying to himself about the truths of the world and realizes that the quickest way to his original goal the ownership of japan is to remove the current emperor who has forsaken his country and become knight of one through promotion of the new emperor schnizel. After all the C's world stuff, suzaku realizes that peace for just japan won't do anymore since the entire world's become involved and schnizel has plans to rule the world thanks to fleijas. So Lelouch and suzaku agree on the zero requiem and destroy the entire world to make the world a peaceful place for everyone. I agree with you stance that suzaku has to accept that his morals won't grant him change alone, however I don't think he's a hypocrite as he's always attempting to achieve his goal of justifying the death of his father by changing britannia from the inside out. While he does get misguided and uses dirty methods this isn't to achieve his true driving goal, but rather to defeat Zero/Lelouch. Even his betrayal of the emperor isn't because he's a backstabbing traitor but rather because he realizes that the emperor of britannia is not only corrupt but is the one things holding him back from achieving his one goal which with Lelouch off the map is the only goal he needed to achieve.
What breakdowm me It was Orange taking Oranges
I love the clip you chose to end the video with. Seeing the symbolism behind Suzaku needing to help Lelouch reach the top of the hill blew my mind!
When I read the title of the video I thought this was going to be an analysis of their relationship as both friends and enemies of each other, but this was about their individual motivations and ideals and the contrasts between them. It was great though I was hoping to hear more about the evolution of their relationship with each other rather than their differences as individual characters. Because I find it really interesting how despite trying to kill each other and betraying each other, Lelouch still thought that Suzaku was the only person he could turn to when it came to saving/protecting Nunnally, and Lelouch also thought that when they were together, they could accomplish anything. The push and pull between them is imo one of the best things about Code Geass.
@Aleczandxr
4 жыл бұрын
The evolution of their relationship is pretty self-evident, I think. Not worth stating what’s readily apparent, IMO.
@exosslayagemakesantiscrysa1629
4 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr Woah, I didn't think you would read or reply to my comment so this is a pleasant surprise. To me it wasn't that self-evident and I kind of felt that it was overlooked because of the hate for Suzaku but that's okay, your video is still great.
@Prince-dz3fm
4 жыл бұрын
@@Aleczandxr true, but it wouldve been nice to hear u touch on it a little for the people who didn't see it so apparent ! Great vid otherwise
@Prince-dz3fm
4 жыл бұрын
@@exosslayagemakesantiscrysa1629 hahahha i was literally shook too, i came to his channel from his great HxH vids and then i saw he covered my favorite anime😭
@exosslayagemakesantiscrysa1629
4 жыл бұрын
The Power of Kings nice to hear it's your favorite anime too 😭
Wow! What a milestone! 69,000 subs!!!
I litrally can't stop crying whenever I think about the Zero Requiem. For some reason, whenever I meet self-sacrificial characters part of me just can't accept that and simply wants to know if they could have lived. It is blinding naivete in its purest of forms. And then, there is the more mature part of me that smiles and cheers for them while they die, because I also know what they are doing is ultimately good. And the way this comes out is me babbling like a baby with a dumb smile on my face. This was an excellent review. Glad I found this channel.
Love the choice of Rurouni Kenshin song at the end. Nicely done.
saw this and just had to yell out a big "Yes!!!" lol
@kurtismoore9966
6 жыл бұрын
and fkkkk i love the FFXI music such nostalgia
@dddmemaybe
4 жыл бұрын
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Thanks for the subtitles :)
You make me feel intelligent by liking anime cause you point out the deep meanings inside of the plot lines and character development it’s amazing thank you for making me feel good 😂
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Lol, well no problem! Thanks for watching.
Just earned a sub for Don't Speak her name (And the Death note analysis's. And the analysis videos in general.)
There are so many things to appreciate about Code Geass. For me it's how it explores the nature of psychological warfare. Geass, referred to as The Power of Kings, grants its user the power of absolute obedience. Everything that man makes in a sense is Geass as art ("the arm of man") is simply applied psychology. There are systems within systems of control that influence us on a daily basis, conforming ourselves to someone's image of the world. It's no wonder then that psychologists like Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung were referenced in the series as it relates to the Geass.
MUAHAHAHAHA CALLED IT 😂 I asked you some weeks ago if you were planning doing a code geass video and you said no. Turns out you actually covered one of my favourite animes. Thank you. Keep up the good work, love your vids.
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
I lied, hahahaha.
@L_Luciano
6 жыл бұрын
Aleczandxr Ahahaahahah thanks 😂👍
I believe your attitude toward this anime actually helped to laser-focus your critique of it instead of succumbing to skewed perspectives due to rose-colored lenses. I respect that, and enjoyed your video all the more for it. Keep up the good work. :3
@Aleczandxr
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
At first I hated Suzaku but by the end of the anime, I see the importance of his character and the development he went through. Now hes one of my favorite characters among the Lelouch and Kallen. Hes such a well written character whos a lot more deep when it comes to his character than what I initially thought. I really find Code Geass to have the best characters from any anime or show.
Perfect timing, I had just rewatched the series. Glad to know that the lingering realizations I had were more fleshed out and articulated.
You may not be a fan of the show but I am, I watched it in my middle school days and had crushes on Lelouch and Suzaku but I just love their dynamics. Thanks, the video was intriguing. I miss this show to pieces! Loved it to my heart's content~!
Lelouche: the ends justifies the means Suzaku: Yes, oh wait!
The way you characterized Lelouch as an anti-hero prepared to do anything it takes for the sake of his utilitarian goals greatly reminds of me of Kiritsugu and I was very much surprised at how scarily similar those 2 really are.
19:59 That moment when you realize it's Fire Emblem music in the background!
Lelouch was 17th in-line for the throne, his mother did not die during the Japanese war, it was before that. And lelouch was exiled, he never gave up on his claim to the throne.
@ouonouanwilfried-desire7758
4 жыл бұрын
He was exiled? Why everyone thought he died?
@drteatrex2719
4 жыл бұрын
Ouonouan Désiré because shortly after he was sent (exiled) to Japan, Britannia attacked japan, so they thought he died in the war with the rest of the Japanese royal family.
Sprang my finger clicking so fast
@dddmemaybe
4 жыл бұрын
apm? just one. just one? all I need.
Ok, 2018, so far so good! Yet another absolutely wicked analysis, bruv, this channel is honestly one of the best out here, not to mention Code Geass is one of my favourite anime series. Keep up the good stuff, bruv
Great video. Their dynamic is incredible.
This is the “shōnen rival” trope done right. Two characters with distinctly different psychology but aren’t the absolute polar opposite- which makes their story less predictable, while being more coherent. Meanwhile some other anime focus on the rival dynamic too much while all that should’ve gone into individual development. WHY is Sasuke such a tsundere for Naruto, like WHY are they obsessed with each other? Why does all character with ice/fire power must be rIVaL somehow? Why does one character wanna “catch-up” to the other one even though they are apples and oranges and shouldn’t be compared?
Suzaku is a walking Copium gas tank.
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions. However, those who hold on to those intentions to the very end may find that road shining in the light of heaven."
Coming back to Code Geass since so many years. I loved this video. Thank you for taking the time to make it.
@Aleczandxr
Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!
That's why I was so glad when Suzaku said he was "too sanctimonious." That statement there was character development in itself.
I think lelouch is really a good guy. A true selfless person. He did all the bad things because he knew one can't change anything in that world without getting their hands dirty. If he isn't good he would not be able to feel bad or shed tears when something wrong happens. Also the initial actions of lelouch helping a poor guy on the street signifies his persona.
My favorite scene in Akito the Exiled is the embassy scene when Julius is having a mental breakdown. Lord Hyuga mocks Suzaku and Suzaku retaliates with violence. I think it's significant because it's the first time he consciously acts on his hatred and initiates violence.
Damn, this is a really good video analysis, one of the better ones I've seen in a while. Subscribed
@Aleczandxr
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks.