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.

Comments

[ariadnechan.livejournal.com]

well i start with Geass before the broadcast because th carachters was redesign for Clamp and i want see it!!!!
and i keep Geass beacuse i really love a good mechas series with a good argument and good characters and Leluch, CC, and others are really good characters (i hate Susaku , and Shirley) the original story is no so good like the the anime)

[sha-chan.livejournal.com]

1. I started watching Geass out of curiosity. cardcaptorkiki, okami_rei and x_reggg were watching it, so I gave it a try. (Also because x_reggg TOLD me to watch it XD)

2. I have no idea xD Maybe it's because of THE CRACK. Oh yes, the Geass guys are ALL ON CRACK, and I love them for that reason ♥

[psych-ten-chan.livejournal.com]

Watched it because everybody was talkin' about it. That and I became aware that CLAMP did the characters' design, meaning it would be one pretty anime. Stuck because of the totally hawt bishies - Lulu, Suzaku-schwan, Lloyd and Orange kun. And of course, the tons of male and female fanservice that this show provides. Can't forget the Nina-does-the-table and Villeta's boobies. Lol. Really, it has something for everyone.

[nayami.livejournal.com]

I think it could be more fair to us female fans when it comes to male fanservice. ;_; Though I guess the Suzaku mental freakout counts.

[empanadas]

What about Lelouch's shower scenes? Or that scene of him angsting shirtless? =o

[halevy.livejournal.com]

I think Lelouch is in fanservice mode 24/7. LOOK AT HIM. *points to icon*

[halevy.livejournal.com]

skghksfhas Your icon. Suzu's face is smexy.

[chromegadget.livejournal.com]

1. Why did you originally start watching Geass?
Well, first of all, I'm a complete noob to Geass - I just started watching in late February and am up to episode 16 now. I'm catching up, slowly but surely. D:

I heard about the show on /a/ all the time. Everyone always raves about Lulu and I found myself asking "Okay, why the HELL is everyone so gay for this man? What's so special about a bishie/noodleman?" So part of my watching it comes from that. I also, er, stumbled upon some Lulu/Suzaku art, and that's when I knew I had to check the show out.

2. Why do you stick with Geass AKA what do you love about it?
I'm not an incredibly huge fan of mecha, but I enjoy the political views of each character and the plot twists. I enjoy the school scenes much more than the battles, however, just for the character development. Like I said, not a big-time mecha watcher.

[halevy.livejournal.com]

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<i."Okay, why the HELL is everyone so gay for this man? What's so special about a bishie/noodleman?"</i>

You mean noodle god?

Yes, someone else who likes the politics, too! /o/

[x-reggg.livejournal.com]

uh... since july. or whenever code geass first came out. then i'm... stuck on episode 12. not that i don't want to watch, but i don't have the time.

2, see above. i'm sticking to it, but just lack the time to wath it D:

[pyrrhical.livejournal.com]

I started it simply because one of my friends was like, "A new show called "Code Geass" started coming out -- what's it about?" And I replied, "I have no idea!" and began to download it (episode three-ish?). Then it started coming out from ggkthx in mkv and I was screwed, since I've yet to figure out how to PLAY mkv on Mac, and haven't seen too many recent episodes. SHS resubbing? GODSEND.

What do I love about it? The fact that it's so anti-HAHAHA, etc. I mean, it's just amazingly negative, and makes me laugh uproariously. There are so many historical faux pas that it mentions and then jabs right in the ribs, and I'm having an awful good time pointing them out to myself and anyone who enters the vicinity. Also? I'm pretty sure the ending theme (first) is vocal crack, and you can become addicted. ^______^ (That and CLAMP does chara design, so it's fucken gorgeous.)

[seafolding.livejournal.com]

1. Why did you originally start watching Geass?
When it started. Really, 2006 was when I got my anime kick back again, and when Random Curiosity (http://randomc.animeblogger.net/) mentioned that Lelouch is very similar to Light from Death Note (who happens to be my #1 character at that time), I knew I have to check it out. & no, it wasn't CLAMP that drew me in XD Then I thought that it wasn't that bad, so I decided to follow it. & hey, my instincts were A++++


2. Why do you stick with Geass AKA what do you love about it?
First, the idea of an anti-hero always attract me. & that's what Lelouch did. Then the clashes of two different ideals attracted me as well. In the end you'll anticipate the next episode to see what will happen, & who will get their glory this time around. & how this whole thing will conclude (oh aren't we all waiting for it? ;) )Last but not least, C.C has got to be the best female character evarr ♥

[sapphire-pyro.livejournal.com]

1. Why did you originally start watching Geass?
What first attracted me was one of its official pictures(the first one I saw actually). The art attracted me so next I read the plot. The plot seemed very interesting and unique. I'm also a sucker for supernatural stuff so I gave it a try, by watching the first episode. After watching it, the next thing I know was I was officially hooked xD

2. Why do you stick with Geass AKA what do you love about it?
I love its story line. It's dark, inspiring, refreshing . . .I dunno how to properly describe it x_X But for sure it had amazed me! It also makes me crave for what will happen next. Code Geass was the first anime that I had extreme spoiler-hungryness xD I also love its combination of genres (sci-fi, fantasy, mecha, comedy, love, family, horror, bloodshed, supernatural, school, etc.)
And of course, I LOVE the characters ^_^ except for a few T_T e.g. Shirley and Nina! Among the guys I love Lloyd and Lelouch the most xD For the girls, I idolize C.C.! xD I'm also a huge Lelouch x C.C. shipper *_* oh absolutely!!!!!
Lastly, I love its pizza hut endorsements xD So hialrious! First anime I've seen that endorsed an existing company ^^; Pizza Hut supports the rebellion! XD Wahehehe

[thomasvye.livejournal.com]

I started watching in Ocotober; I always watch a couple of episodes of everything that comes out every season as I am an anime fan generally. Out of the shows I start, three or four usually remain regular. Code G was one of them from last year (in company with Busou Renkin, Bakumatsu, Pumpkin Scissors and Red Garden).

I stick with it because it has two of the things I like most in a story; a large cast with complex background history and relationships, and good ongoing plot. :)

[thomasvye.livejournal.com]

...I wasn't going to say this (stay on topic, Vye...heh heh :D) but as other people have mentioned withdrawal for Gundam Seed I will. ^-^ Code G is kinda my substitute for Garakan which had concluded. I like the two series for the same essential reasons, as outlined above, so Code G's similarity with it's large cast, good plot and grey morality made it a good substitute, and now I like Code G as much, in it's own right! :D

>.>....<.<.....except it doesn't have Vetti.....*runs away fast*

[verity-isle.livejournal.com]

Can Schneizel-niisama substitute? ;_; HE IS SHINY AND BLONDE AND APPARENTLY PWN.

[the-sports-geek.livejournal.com]

1) I started in November because CLAMP + Mecha seemed to be an intriguing combination. Also, I thought there was a 100-1 shot for Lelouch/Suzaku from the plot description (those odds seem just about right at this point, in my estimation.)

2) I stayed because the series is great. If the 2006-07 anime season were college basketball players, Death Note would be Greg Oden (lots of awesome to start, has kinda peaked for now and I wonder how much better it can get) and Code Geass would be Kevin Durant (has been very good so far, unlimited ceiling to how good it could end up being).

What is so great about Code Geass? Lelouch, first and foremost, is a fantastic character. I liked him even before he got his Geass power. I liked him more after he had the Brittanian soldiers blow their brains out. I liked him even more as he messed with people to keep up his facade as a normal (slacker) high school student. The stunt with Karen in the bathroom was pure brilliance. Not to mention his experiments to see exactly what he can do with his new power. He's knows what he wants to do, he's smart enough to know how to do it, and he will do anything to get it done (blow up a ship and blame it on Brittania to further his goals? Brilliant!).

Then we have the ol' punching bag, Suzaku. The more I watch, the less I like him. I still defend him as a character whose story is incomplete, but I'm seriously annoyed by him. I used to ask "What is it going to take for him to see that Brittania is just using him?" Well, I think he already knows that, but he just doesn't care. He has a death wish from killing his father. He feels that guilty about it. That's why he doesn't want a war, then he would have killed his father for nothing. All his guilt and angst over the past seven years will have been for nothing.

(WARNING: BOYLOVE RANT AHEAD! If I were writing this, I think I'd have Suzaku find out that Lelouch is Zero pretty quickly. Lelouch would try to convince Suzaku to join the Order of the Black Knights, Suzaku would refuse, with his old "you can't win using the wrong methods" bull****. Lelouch would see through it, scene goes something like this:

Lulu: Wouldn't you be happier fighting on the with all your friends?
Suzu: I don't deserve to be happy after killing my father...
Lulu: Yes you do! I... I want you to be happy... *hugs Suzaku*
Suzu: But...
Lulu: "But" nothing... *kisses Suzaku*

End scene. Suzaku then joins Lelouch to open up an industrial strength can of whup-ass on Brittania. But, that's just me. And the rest of the Lulu/Suzu fans.)

Ahem, back on topic. I like the rest of the cast, especially Lloyd. Lloyd is the kind of person I'd like to have a beer with. Kinda crazy and smart as hell. Although, Rivalz is currently battling Shippo of Inuyasha as the "Most Useless Character... Ever". So, that is one thing against Code Geass.

Finally, the show's story has nearly unlimited potential to how good it could be. On top of the military story with Brittania, there's the Geass thing. Who is CC? What is up with those weird alien-looking people? Is Nina going to develop a nuclear bomb? Is this all an elaborate scheme by the Emprorer? Oh, and don't forget Orange-kun.

One season, my ass.

[ryans-cupcake.livejournal.com]

1. Why did you originally start watching Geass?
well you say originally so that would be the first time I watched it right? Well around late September my friend showed my a trailer for Code Geass and I was like "ZOMG THATS A COOL SONG!"(colors) so when the raw was first uploaded on youtube I decided to take a poke at it. My frist impressions of it were that it was sooo much like Gundam SEED that it wasn't funny(I also couldn't play mkv's at the time and wasn't planning on downloading a codec pack). So I stopped. but then the manga came out, and I was like MEGA AWESOME! so when chapter 2 was scanlated I went and marathon downloaded all of the avi eps that ureshii & Shinsen had done, but well this wasn't enough for me so I downloaded the rest from gg (which I think was just 7.5 and 8...)

2. Why do you stick with Geass AKA what do you love about it?
I stuck with it because it is one of the most amazing anime that I have ever watched. And what I love about it? Everything.

[(Anonymous)]

1. Why/When did you start watching Geass?
I'm not sure when exactly... I started just when, I think it was, episode 12 came out. I was just lurking around (like I usually do) when I came upon a nifty picture of Lelouch and I was like "OOO~ SPIFFY~" and it all uphill from there...

2. Why do you stick with Geass?
Well, first when I found out the art was by CLAMP that just made it all cooler.... then Suzaku reminded me of Syaoran (am i the only one? D=) and Syaoran in a gundam type thing made me lol XDDD and now its just simply addicting... I love the characters and I wanna know what happens. The intrigue is just to much for me to pull away XD

[stellarabyss.livejournal.com]

1. Why did you originally start watching Geass? Since it started. I didn't think I would be able to really get into it since it's from CLAMP. I haven't finished any CLAMP series I've ever started. But since I'm reminded of GSD when I watch it and not CLAMP I've been able to stick with it.

2. Why do you stick with Geass AKA what do you love about it? I'm not really sure. It's interesing and diferent than the other series I watch. I really like it's political aspects. Plus I'm a sucker for Lelouch and C.C.

[kandycat.livejournal.com]

The obvious reason why I watched Code Geass was because of CLAMP's designs. If it wasn't for CLAMP, I would never be interested. I continue to watch Code Geass mostly because of the characters. I find the plot quite boring and not my type, but I adore the characters especially C.C. and Suzaku.

[aeri-s.livejournal.com]

Haha...Yeah, I started originally because it was..well...CLAMP <3 Hmm...It was around begning of january I started...
Suzaku...Syoran...Hehehehe...I still haven't quite gotten over that.
And then, of course, Lulu is just so pretty...
And then the plot started getting interesting, and I started having a lot of fun doing character reading...and glaring at Suzaku for being stupid..

[gokumew2.livejournal.com]

I started watching Geass because lots of people were saying it was good and I like Fukuyama Jun. I started dling it after it first came out, but only started watching it after the 8th episode was out. I meant to only watch a little bit but ended up watching all 8 episodes in a row. X.D Before starting to watch the series, I thought "Geass" was pronounced as "gay-ass." X.D That is, until I saw how it was written in Japanese. OOOHHHHHH~~~ "GIasu." X.D

I continue to watch the series because it's so damn good! LoL. I love Fukuyama's performance as Lelouch, Sakurai is great as Suzaku (*obviously a seiyuu fan*), and the story is just really interesting. The cliffhangers really keep you on the edge, as evil as they are.

[braver.livejournal.com]

I started watching Code Geass for the Seiyuus. X3 Uh huh. I'm really a big fan of JunJun and Sakupyon...And to have them both in the same show is blissssss. BLISSS. XD

And now? I'm just clinging to this series because I wanna know how everything turns out and how everything gets resolved! I love how this show explores new perspectives on great themes (like Ends vs. the Means) and how the main characters play such important foils to each other (like Lelouch and Suzaku)

[tamensei.livejournal.com]

1... My friend convinced me.
1. ...she's still convincing me. I've not the time... but I'm watching anyway. ._. XDD