What draws you to Geass?

[nayami.livejournal.com]

Why yes we are a poll. And yes I do live here. After reading something verity_isle said about people watching Geass for the lulz only and following most of the anime blogs, I asked myself why I watch Geass. I realized the answer has changed from the time I started watching the series to just after the Mao arc, when Geass suddenly became my *show* as I once viewed my other fave Naruto. So as usual, I have two questions to pose:


1. Why did you originally start watching Geass? When might be cool to know too since I know we have people here since October and others who recently marathoned the whole thing. It seems to me when a person started watching Geass partially determines the why.

2. Why do you stick with Geass AKA what do you love about it?


For me, I started with Geass sheerly because 1.)it was Clamp, 2.)Lelouch looks like Kamui and 3.)I love Kamui no matter what hell he puts me through. I did originally just watch it for the WTFery, although I always adored Lelouch. Now I admit I'm into the political intrigue and just how Lelouch is going to screw himself deal with things next. I might add more to this later but I'd rather hear some others first.

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[nayami.livejournal.com]

It's on the main web site under the CD section. It should be the image for the new OST.

[staticlights.livejournal.com]

1. Why did you originally start watching Geass?
In December or January, can't remember which.

2. Why do you stick with Geass AKA what do you love about it?
I first got into it because a lot of people who liked similar animes/mangas to me also like Geass, wiki-ing it, it looked interesting. Then, I found it was CLAMP, and knew I had to watch it.
I stuck with it because I enjoyed the plot, as you mentioned I like the political aspects of it; the characters: mostly Lloyd, Lelouch, and Syaoran; no Kira Suzaku. I also like the art.

[eevaleena.livejournal.com]

My first reason is CLAMP! I saw the image in NewType.. And the series haven't start yet. Then, I saw Suzaku. I was like... Woah!!! Syaoran!! Oh yeah, at that time, I'm still going crazy over Syaoran from CCS! (I dislike Tsubasa!Syaoran though) And then.. when the series starts, I got hooked up.. why? Ummm.. dunno, really. I just love it.

btw... dragonsquee.. at the official sites had that image. It's small, but since the CD is not released, that will do.

[kamuro-ishigami.livejournal.com]

#1 I mentioned this already in another post, but WTH, I stumbled into a "Kamui" wallpaper by Ningen..only to notice later that he had a different eye color and was holding a mask..I looked up the credits and found the art was by CLAMP and entitled Code Geass..couldn't help but watch it..

#2 I love the action..its midnight time slot not allowing a drawn-out story to prevent audience from dropping dead, the action is super fast-paced. I couldn't help but be drawn as well. And the story is great. And I developed a liking for anti-heroes lately; I've grown sick of romanticized main characters..and a lot more reasons..

[aestalitz.livejournal.com]

1. Since the first ep. It was the anime I have been wanting to watch, because I've heard of it since May/June when someone on my flist announced a "Sunrise mecha anime with chara desgins by CLAMP" (and I did think Lulu is like Kamui, who's my fave X character because I like ukes) so I've been waiting for October when it airs. I still remember there were only 22 people in this comm when I joined. XD

2. I like mecha anime in general (because despite being a girl, I'm not very much into romance and stuff) so I love the battles and some of the characters of course. And even though Lulu is my fave, I'm waiting for him to screw up again. I like my favourite characters getting pwned. ~_~;

[nayami.livejournal.com]

I share your general amusement with favorite characters getting pwned. I like how Lelouch manages to balance his victories with his emasculating defeats.

[existentially]

1) Before it began, if that's an answer? I remember seeing the promotion images back in late Spring or so and into the Summer, and began watching as soon as the first ep was out. Also because the character design looked awesome [I'm rather new to CLAMP, just to say~]. PLUS. ...the idea of "Gundams on roller-skates" made me snicker. XD;

2) I really love the whole protagonist is the antagonist deal (such as it is in Death Note); of all the series I've read/seen, Code Geass is one of the very few where I really adore the lead character. I also love strong female leads.

[nayami.livejournal.com]

You know it's not until now that I realize they really on a roller-skates. 0_o

[may-neuma.livejournal.com]

First off, may I have the link for verity_isle? 'Cause I don't quite understand the lulz. I know I'm sort of delayed here T.T

1. Why did you originally start watching Geass? When might be cool to know too since I know we have people here since October and others who recently marathoned the whole thing. It seems to me when a person started watching Geass partially determines the why.
I was curious. In one and only forum I'm active on, I saw one of the users' sig and I ask her from which anime the sig is. Then she launched into a fangirl mode, explaining how great Lulu is, even uploading me the first episode of Geass by gg. But I think no further persuasion was needed since when I read that CLAMP's in charge of the characters design, I know this anime is very worth-watching :) anything's done by CLAMP is awesome, period.

2. Why do you stick with Geass AKA what do you love about it?
I want to see how they 'the creators' will end this anime. Or perhaps I just love seeing Lulu screwing things up. Because the higher someone's goal is the riskier things will get ^^ he might even be put in a condition worse than death. I ♥ main character torture XD *worships X 1999*

~ m a y ~

[may-neuma.livejournal.com]

Ack, I didn't include the when answer. -cough- This February -cough- I know I'm supah late >.<

~ m a y ~

[zalem.livejournal.com]

1) Clamp character designs were the main draw, second main draw was that it was a mecha series...I love my mecha. I was in withdrawal since Gundam Seed Destiny was over.

2) I like the characters ALOT and the plotline is very complicated and interesting. This is a big reason why stay on. There are several other anime that were running at the same time that I have since dropped because the plots were mediocre and very typical shounen. CG isn't boring at all...it's quite a refreshing series in a sea of boring shows (Death Note being the other exception of course, but that wasn't a surprise since I read the manga).

LOL. The first time I saw designs for Lulu I was like "WTF...Kamui?!?!" In the pic I saw he even had a cape like Kamui does in the beginning of X. But that's where the similarity ends pretty much. I love Lulu though, he's so silly and overdramatic sometimes it's hilarious.

[nayami.livejournal.com]

I agree that Geass does have a uniqueness to it with the way it approaches things and the odd balance between the school life and the war that one doesn't usually find in mechs, at least not one involving this much use of said school life. Having such a flawed main character helps a lot too since it's very hard not to like someone who's just so humane at times.

When I first saw Lelouch, I laughed long and hard and said it was like Clamp transported Tsubasa's Vamp!Kamui into Gundam. I think the names cracked me up too, especially Suzaku's.

[halevy.livejournal.com]

1. Why did you originally start watching Geass?
When it started airing. I forgot when. :D

2. Why do you stick with Geass AKA what do you love about it?
I actually came close to dropping it. I was getting so bored with it. Then episode 14 came (was it 14?) and I was addicted again. I love the random twists and the (sometimes) cornyness of the show. Plus the cheese. Little things like that are interesting. I'm scared the fans of this show will drive me away though. D:

[empanadas]

1) Why I originally watched Geass? A few reasons. To start off, I heard that Sunrise produced an anime with CLAMP character designs. Since I liked CLAMP and the Gundam SEED series, I decided to watch it. However, I was wary of it because I read a ANN review stating that Geass is a SEED-ripoff. Plus, I saw the poster of Lelouch with his cape and Zero helmet. My first thought? "Please don't be an emo wuss!" I was this close to disliking him immediately.

So I finally settled down and watched the first episode, and my worries grew. "Oh God no, the scene immediately reminded me of the first ep of SEED!". However, all of my worries went away as I finally kept watching. "Hey, this show is looking good."

Now, this leads to my second reason. Two words: Lelouch Lamperouge.

That character intrigued me and got me very interested in him. He's a cocky guy who plays chess and is very smart! Also a tad on the snarky side. Good for him! Alright, so he does have angst, but not on the "emo wuss 24/7" like I expected. Lelouch has the power to manipulate people through mind control, which got me hooked. Even more so, this guy is a villainous main character. UNF! He also has bouts of dorkiness in him as the result of taking himself way too seriously and shit. Plus, he has an admirable side underneath it all.

So yeah, the last scene of episode one and the rest of episode two? My first thought: "Lelouch, you're officially my favorite character!" (Thus I created lelouch_love and the rest is history. :D)

2) Why do I stick to Code Geass? Lelouch is still among my many reasons to keep watching Geass, but not the only one. I loved the political intrigue, the whole Britannian Empire vs Japan, the animation, the character designs, and what-not. Also, I liked the characters.

[empanadas]

Another reason I still watch it? The plot and its many plot twists.

[annwyd.livejournal.com]

1) Several of my friendslist had gotten into it, and the characters and plot sounded intriguing. So I watched the first five episodes and got hooked. This was back in late November, shortly after the eighth episode aired.

2) To be honest, the main answer to this question is going to be the same for almost anything I follow: for the characters. I find Geass's cast really engaging. That said, I also want to see how all the political intrigue and mystery resolves itself.

[glampop.livejournal.com]

one; Why & why did you originally start watching Geass?
Well, I saw sjen's anime rec awhile back and remembered something about a sexy reincarnate of Kamui. XD; This was about a year ago. I got bored in February and said, "Oh, why the hell not?"

Why do you stick wih Geass AKA what do you love about it?
I just find it's story very solid and easy to follow. The characters are very easy to relate to/understand and the art is good. But yes, I mostly watch it for the lulz and what other funny "philosophical" essays the fans put out about this animu.

[bobalunatic.livejournal.com]

1. I didn't know that Code Geass existed until I saw an article on it in Newtype USA. I somehow couldn't tell that it was Clamp-influenced, but I was really attracted to Lelouch's character design. Like, "OH MAN HE LOOKS HAWT" attracted, lol.

2. Why do I stick with it? I always watch series mainly for the characters, and I like a lot of characters in Code Geass. True, Suzaku can piss the hell outta me sometimes, but I've still got Lulu, Lloyd, Kallen, CC, and Lulu. And Lulu. Can't forget Lulu. I thought he was such an interesting character, I had to love him. Maybe he's even more interesting to me since I haven't read/watched Death Note. Or Gundam Seed.

[rewritten.livejournal.com]

1) I was actually kinda of put off by Geass as first. I thought is some complete BANZAI JAPAN anime, not really worth my time. But I finally decided to watch it because of some people on my friends list and did a marathon over Christmas. I'm glad I did, because it's really not what I had expected at all! (and at first I totally thought Lulu = Kamui and Suzaku = Syaoran based on designs, now it's more of a Athrun/Kira thing with Suzaku being Noodle Jesus) So that's pretty much why, and I was hooked right away.

2) THE ANIMATION QUALITY! Seriously, having good animation for a series really helps me enjoy it a lot. The quality is pretty much constant through out the past 19 episodes and that keeps me happy. I think the characters are all really interesting. I like to hate/make fun of Lulu and Suzaku, but they keep me interested and enjoying the episodes they're in. Of course the randomness sometimes with Cheese-kun, Mao and Pizza Hut brings the lulz. And Lloyd's hot voice is A+++!
As long as they don't start killing off random characters or just fuck something up, I can't find myself having anything but love and lulz for Geass.

[nayami.livejournal.com]

I just want to say I now want fanart of Suzaku as Noodle Jesus. XD

You can't helped loling at a series that worships Pizza Hut and canonically dresses its characters as cats.

[evilmooglequeen.livejournal.com]

I was originally interested because of the promise of LOL, POLITICS but when that turned out to be just a gimmick I ended up sticking around for the drama.

[shojokakumeii00.livejournal.com]

1. I checked it out with all sorts of other things from last fall. I got bored half-way through the first episode when I watched the raw the day it came out; I would have stopped watching then if it hadn't been for all of 4chan's hype of it. The last shot of Lelouch in the first episode made me fall in love with the series.

2. To put it simply: Lelouch.

[oh-geass-no.livejournal.com]

1. Why did you originally start watching Geass?
I originally just was all poking around at the anime blogs, telling myself, "One day, you are going to watch this series!". Sadly I kept forgetting about it until a friend of mine uploaded the first two episodes to her webspace, which I downloaded and watched.

SAFE TO SAY. I fell in love with Lelouch the series. I marathoned all that was out at the time and just went nuts and ended up playing Lelouch using this journal at i_s_l_a_n_d_rp shortly after episode 17.

2. Why do you stick with Geass AKA what do you love about it?
I just... well, I love everything about the series. The mech fights, the plot twists, the chracters and their designs (well save a few odd ducks). But my main driving force to keep coming back is Lelouch. He just plays out things a good deal differently than the normal 'main' character. I'm always eager to see what he's going to do next, and how he plans to pull it off.

So yeah, it's Lulu that keeps me interested. Him and his interactions with everyone else~ Oh. Also Lloyd. It always make me happy to see him having screen time. :D

OH I FORGOT. Also the ridiculous plot twists they throw like curve balls. You can expect one thing than the plot takes a sharp left in the opposite direction and makes me go "WAIT WHAT" or just make a O.O face as it happens. That kind of stuff always keeps me coming back in a series.

[rebeleleven.livejournal.com]

Y! Moar Code Gayass characterz, plz.

(OT, but you really should join lelouch_love with your RP journal, masquerade as Lelouch! That'd be lolarious. :D)

[tatooine.livejournal.com]

1. I originally started watching it (around the time seven or eight was out?) because aestalitz was and I didn't have anything else to watch this season, since the Death Note and DGM animes just didn't hook me and, as one of those damn ex-Destiny junkies, the I liked the animation style in general. Geass actually didn't hook me at first, either, but I kept watching because I liked Suzaku, Lloyd, Cecile, and Millay, which made up for my general disappointment with Lelouch ("What kind of badass rebel leader has his grand scheme to overthrow the evil empire threatened by a cat?" His incompetence didn't jive well with me until he started being a woobie to people who aren't Nunally). Euphie and Cornelia joined that mix later, too.

2. I love Britannia. I'm not much of a Lulu fan, and it was only with episode 19 that I stopped actuallly disliking him. I keep watching the series for the Britannians still. It's definitely those characters that keep me interested, and I want to see what happens to them (for some reason, they're more dynamic to me than the Black Knights. Aside from Lulu and Karen, there's no one goofy like Lloyd, sweet like Euphie, and "LOL KICK YOU IN THE FACE" like Cornelia). Sure, there may not be anything stunningly original about what's going on, but it's good entertainment.

[ax-sky.livejournal.com]

I'm with you! ^^.

[whitedestiny1x2.livejournal.com]

1. Why did you originally start watching Geass? Lmao, yeah, because Lelouch looks like Kamui, I started watching Code Geass, too. I was first exposed to Code Geass at crunchyroll; there was a screencap of Lelouch in the sidebar and I thought, Wow, that guy really looks like Kamui!! MUST WATCH!! Lol. Once I started watching it, I was like . . . the style really looks like CLAMP--I later found out they did the character designs! AR:LEISHR!

2. Why do you stick with Geass AKA what do you love about it? I really love CLAMPness so the animation of Code Geass is really making me stick with it. ARGHSOPRETTY! I'm also rooting for Lelouch to put Brittania in its place. Show them who's boss, Lelouch! Oh yeah . . . Suzaku and Lelouch's tragic story kills me--and I'm a complete masochist. Although, I am waiting for their fairytale happy ending!! *is hopeful* Right . . . ;_;

[carameltrap.livejournal.com]

1. Why did you originally start watching Geass?
Why indeed? XD It was a mecha series from Sunrise and it had the added bonus of character designs from CLAMP. I was intrigued to see how well both will work together. It was also the promo scan of Lelouch in a cape, overlooking his shoulder that cinch it for me. He reminded me Kira Yamato, only much more smirkier than Kira.


2. Why do you stick with Geass AKA what do you love about it?
The Knightmares, of course. Why else would I stick with it? XD And of course the characters. I want to see more of their developments. What I love is just how vibrant the colours in each episode are. I've never seen such bright colours since Zegapain.

[creamysoup.livejournal.com]

1. Why did you originally start watching Geass?
Same reason; CLAMP CLAMP CLAMP. XD The Kamui-design drew me in, and I love characters with black hair. We need more of them! Honestly, I was not AT ALL interested in the mecha aspect and was even considering not giving it a try... but Code Geass turned out to be really, really good. Code Geass got me interested in Sunrise, and that was why I tried Gundam SEED, which has now become one of my fav. series. So I thank CG for indirectly introducing me to the Gundam world, which didn't even give a chance before. &hearts

(I started CG in October, stopped, and am now continuing again.)

2. Why do you stick with Geass AKA what do you love about it?
Lelouch. I want to find out if Lulu will lose. I hope not. ;O; My favorite scenes are when they're at school and just hanging out. I focus on character interactions rather than battles, which are cool too, though. Very clever.

[sai-rin.livejournal.com]

1. Why did you originally start watching Geass?
I read about it on my friend's blog, and the title, especially the word 'rebellion' drew me in. XD Unlike the majority here though, I know nothing whatsoever about CLAMP designs (maybe because I don't read manga much). I don't remember when I began watching it, but it was slightly after the time it began airing.

2. Why do you stick with Geass AKA what do you love about it?
Lelouch, and the plot twists. You have to say Lelouch is a very interesting character. I like that the main character's not some stereotypical angsty kid, and I like seeing him plan and plot his way to his goal. I can't wait to see if the rebellion will be a successful one...

[verity-isle.livejournal.com]

First, I must say that I initially wtfed at seeing my name up there. XD Let's see...

1) It's all in the title. I love strategists, and I love realistic leader roles. Upon reading Memento (http://www.designchronicle.com/memento)'s comments that the main character is one and should be on his way to becoming the other, I picked it up. I was almost immediately sold. (This is around episode 2, but my gut feeling said it's not going to be like random shounen. It's got good judgment most of the time) Then I found out it's by one of my favourite directors lol.

2) There are about 3 phases for this. Phase 1 (Episode 2-6) was mainly because it's so new and shiny and the Geass is conventional and everything was possible, since the plot hadn't got a definite direction yet. I was very infatuated at this phase. Phase 2 (Episode 7-15, not counting 14 because it pwns) I watched mainly for Lelouch, who's became a fascinating, multifaceted character at this point. The plot was not good not bad, though individual episodes were another story. Suzaku was interesting and enjoyable, but he didn't get enough screentime, and he didn't pwn enough to float the show. Phase 3 (Episode 16-19) is mostly because the plot is starting to get awesome and while Lelouch still pwns, the rest of the cast's catching up with him.

[verity-isle.livejournal.com]

THE GEASS IS UNCONVENTIONAL, I MEAN. *facepalm*

[bobalunatic.livejournal.com]

... Reading these comments, I get the feeling that if Lelouch didn't look like Kamui or Clamp didn't do the designs, a very large percentage of us wouldn't be in this community today lol.

Though I like the battle scenes as much as anyone else, I find myself liking the school scenes the best. There are complaints about how those scenes contrast so sharply with the war segments that they're ridiculous, but that's why I like them. I need moments of light-heartedness and random character interaction to slow down the fast pace of the series (though with more identites being revealed, it seems like the light-heartedness might start dying away).

(Pardon me for sounding like a n00b, but is it possible to edit comments?! I can't find a button or anything.)

[verity-isle.livejournal.com]

I love the school scenes better than the battles most of the time, though I love the Zero Is Fearless Leader Is Dorky Schoolboy Prince scenes best. (It overlaps EVERYTHING, I know)

As for the last, no. LJ kinda sucks that way. You can always delete and retype or reply to your own comment to clarify things, though!

[epicureal.livejournal.com]

1- I heard about Geass because of the CLAMP designs. Then I looked into it and it was the new Sunrise Mecha show! And the team working on it was the same as the Infinite Ryvius team! It was basically like, the best combination for an anime ever and so I started watching it as soon as it got subbed.

2- I'm totally into the story and the characters and the everything of the show! I can't really find a reason to not anticipate the next episode. Even is Suzaku is just a giant Marty-Stu. :D

[nayami.livejournal.com]

Aww, people are so hard on Suzaku for being the Coordinator foil character. XD