Episode 20 Discussion

[nayami.livejournal.com]

I have been remiss in my self-set duties of trying to keep up on episode discussions. I got distracted by all the spoilers and was less interested in the now. I shall remedy that tonight.

Note: This rundown is slightly more fan-ish than recent ones because I had more time to let it sink in.



I agree with many people that 20 did not have enough Lelouch. I adore Euphemia, and Suzaku in fighting mode is always a thing of beauty, but I do need a good chunk of Lelouch because them alone is not quite as gripping. I guess having the scenes with him in the Gawain made up for it almost. I think I about died when I realized Lelouch was hardly doing *anything* the whole time and that C.C. was doing all the work. I think Lulu pushed the button for the lasers. Didn't one of the magazines say something about how although Gawain is a two-pilot Knightmare, it doesn't really need the second pilot? Wait to go, Lulu. That pimp shot of him stealing the thunder for all of C.C.'s skills is the stuff cracky dreams are made out of. Also, Gawain could probably *eat* Lancelot. No wonder it needs C.C. to pilot it. The thing's ginormous. I did think Suzaku was a little too eager to work with Zero, considering he saw him threatening Euphemia with a gun in the episode before. I would chalk it up to some effect of his Geass, but it seemed that Gawain's arrival interrupted his dip into Geass mode. Let's not go into how Gawain and Lancelot are totally the greatest OTP evar!

Then when have Suzaku and Euphemia. First, I want to say it's too bad the timeslot forces the episode to move faster because I would have definitely liked to see Suzaku trying to defend himself at his court marshal, after the Geass incident. Why did Schneizel let him off so easy? I predict foul play at work. Also, the "I give back my knighthood and then reclaim it 20 minutes later" makes the action fairly pointless. I mean, was he even a non-knight for more than a day? The only benefit from that randomness is it led to some somber introspection from Euphemia. I enjoyed her struggle between wanting to avenge Clovis while wanting to save Lelouch and Nunnally. I also thought she was going to implode with brotherly love when she saw Lelouch and Suzaku working together. Euphemia is so cute. Even if she is almost as much of a dork as her brother. Seriously, woman, you do not confess your love while your boyfriend is in the heat of battle. I love how Suzaku was all "Uh... kind of busy here..." and then ends up agreeing to Euphemia's "order" to love him because he's in battle mode. Oh the dialogue. Again, I love Euphie, but that dialogue. Ow ow ow. And the worst part was the entire time Suzaku is letting her go on and on and then trying to reassure her, he knows he's a dead man. It's like "Aww, you're sweet. Oh did I mention I ran out of power and am gonna die now? Sorry about that. ;_;" Suzaku, you ass. The ending scene did improve on the dialogue though, as Suzaku's happy smile and "Yes, your highness" sent giddy chills up my spine.

Also love for the competition between Laksharta and Pudding Earl.

I would comment on the Nina/Euphie scene, but all I have to say is that I think Nina thought she was getting through to Euphemia about her crush at the end there. She is going to throttle Suzaku at the pizza party. ^_~


As usual, bring up your own topics on the episode and go wild.

Comments

[hylarn.livejournal.com]

You know, so far all of Scheizels plans seem to involve Suzaku dying. Then Lulu saves him.

[tatooine.livejournal.com]

Schneizel is a BL fan. It was easy for him to get Euphie a private line because he'd been spying on Suzaku the whole time, waaaaaiting for Gawain to show up and propose to Lancelot.

[nayami.livejournal.com]

*dies a thousand times over*

You really do bring all the crack to the yard, you realize? XD But the way the sentence was worded, it was really asking for it.

[tatooine.livejournal.com]

Well, the entire royal family are BL lovers. Schneizel keeps setting Suzaku up to be saved by Lulu, Euphie glees at Suzaku and Lelouch together, Cornelia... I don't know -- Darlton/Guilford?

[nayami.livejournal.com]

I couldn't help it your conversation with aestalitz was just too awesome. ^^;;

See, I think Cornelia would work with the last one was if she was involved, and I'm not sure Darlton would really do it for her. Too bad Kewel bit the dust. Oh and you forgot to mention how Schneizel's army of pretty boys fits into this equation.

[tatooine.livejournal.com]

God, I forgot the harem of pretty boys. I think that makes up for Cornelia's ambigous slash-supporting.

[nayami.livejournal.com]

"Shut up! Who cares? I have to order Pizza Hut!"?

It makes me think Dilandau from Escaflowne actually.

[tatooine.livejournal.com]

See, I need to see that series. My best frame of reference for Schneizel's posse is the Host Club showing up to Ashford and hitting on people.

[nayami.livejournal.com]

That is a truly terrifying notion of the Host Club at Ashford. Mostly because the meeting up of Tamaki and Millay would also signify the end of the world. I don't think they'll have enough time to make a try for the princess' hand before the badness sets in since it's supposed to be at the end of the episode. Alas.

[tatooine.livejournal.com]

God, Tamaki is a male version of Millay. XD "What, Sir President? You haven't had a cat day?" "No, Lady President, but I'm sure with your grace and your beautiful student council, you could put on a beautiful pirate day..."

[nayami.livejournal.com]

Oh god, please don't let Tamaki explain the concept of homo side characters to her. Millay would make one sexy pirate btw. Damn now I want fanart. This comm always makes me want fanart. Could they also be on drugs? I was just noting that this anime is seriously lacking in the druggie pilots. The Refrain incident didn't count.

[tatooine.livejournal.com]

Well, that depends on whether or not Millay sees herself or Lulu as the main character. In the case of the former, Suzaku and Lelouch are doomed to a life of being slammed into each other half-naked in front of cameras. If the latter, Millay's fem harem had better watch out. Also, yes. Like Kiara Knightly with boobs and wonderful hair.

[nayami.livejournal.com]

I'm cool with either really. We need more Millay/Shirley scenes. The ED is such a tease. I was convinced for the longest time and still might be that Millay had a secret crush on Shirley and that's why she lamented her engagement to Lloyd. I'm trying to think who Millay reminds me of, as in an anime character because I know there's someone, but I can't pinpoint it. And none of the guys have neon hair either. What's up with that?

[tatooine.livejournal.com]

I think this fandom needs fic of "I'm going to get married to a crazy guy. Lelouch, do me now; at least you won't talk about mecha in the middle of it." :( But Millay/Shirley would ALSO be made of fantastic win.

[nayami.livejournal.com]

*too dead to respond but yes yes so much yes* I think C.C. stole ALL the neon. Her hair is borderline radioactive.

[tatooine.livejournal.com]

Geass of fantastic hair, man.

druggie pilots

[first-paladin-h.livejournal.com]

See Orange-kun's return probably.

[braver.livejournal.com]

I demand an icon of that. XD

[lunaneko.livejournal.com]

Ohhh! You're right!!! I think Shitzel is going to have much more surprises up his sleeve!!!

[meitsu.livejournal.com]

Shitzel? I see he has already gained himself a nickname

[lunaneko.livejournal.com]

He needs one, he's name is too hard to write otherwise, lol.

[nayami.livejournal.com]

It makes you think, does it? XD