Random observations (some of which have already been noted):
- Clovis so clearly fails at his job, but it's interesting that he talks about being disinherited for losing C.C. This is the first time, aside from Charles stripping Lelouch of his title after Suzaku brings him before him, that we have heard of this concept. And of course, Clovis, being the floof he is, panics and goes into mass slaughter mode.
- While on Clovis, Lelouch's anger toward his family is perfectly evident in the first scene of Lelouch seeing Clovis' image on the screen. I love this.
- I love how it was Tamaki's fault that the terrorist mission went badly because Tamaki messed up the plan. Ah, Tamaki, you were failing from Episode 1.
- I always note Lelouch's immediate reaction to the scores of people doing nothing after the accident because I think it shows aspects of him that gradually become more hidden under the Zero persona, so much to the point that many people only watching the series and not having access to the Drama CDs considered Lelouch a right bastard by the time S1 ended. But here, we see him infuriated that people refuse to do anything and jumping right into the fray. It's a good chance to witness the indifference of the Britannians but also how clearly Lelouch stands apart from him. It's also great contrast to his arrogance from his first scene with the chess match (I love how he predicted the time limit) and his place as a wealthy Britannian student among the oppressed Japanese. And then again, with him trying to protect C.C.
- I also love how well Lelouch seems to take the fall into the truck. Considering Lelouch's physique, he seriously should have broken something.
- Ah, the initial incarnation of bastard Jeremiah. I'm torn between this and Knight Jeremiah. But it's clear right off the bat that the only reason Jeremiah ever turned into a sympathetic character was the fan appeal. XD Also, the hot dynamic with Villetta makes me sad for how that turned out again. :(
- People have noted Suzaku's self-sacrificing with the mask. I personally want to know why C.C.'s chamber activated that second. Was it jostled from the various crashes? Why then? Plot convenience or did she do it herself upon closeness to both Lelouch and Suzaku. Remember, originally Suzaku was supposed to resonate with Geass as well.
- On that note, I never noticed that honorary Britannians weren't allowed weapons. I remembered they're not allowed cell phones either.
- I admit the phone call was one of the reasons I initially disliked Shirley, though I grew to love her toward the end of S1. XD
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- Clovis so clearly fails at his job, but it's interesting that he talks about being disinherited for losing C.C. This is the first time, aside from Charles stripping Lelouch of his title after Suzaku brings him before him, that we have heard of this concept. And of course, Clovis, being the floof he is, panics and goes into mass slaughter mode.
- While on Clovis, Lelouch's anger toward his family is perfectly evident in the first scene of Lelouch seeing Clovis' image on the screen. I love this.
- I love how it was Tamaki's fault that the terrorist mission went badly because Tamaki messed up the plan. Ah, Tamaki, you were failing from Episode 1.
- I always note Lelouch's immediate reaction to the scores of people doing nothing after the accident because I think it shows aspects of him that gradually become more hidden under the Zero persona, so much to the point that many people only watching the series and not having access to the Drama CDs considered Lelouch a right bastard by the time S1 ended. But here, we see him infuriated that people refuse to do anything and jumping right into the fray. It's a good chance to witness the indifference of the Britannians but also how clearly Lelouch stands apart from him. It's also great contrast to his arrogance from his first scene with the chess match (I love how he predicted the time limit) and his place as a wealthy Britannian student among the oppressed Japanese. And then again, with him trying to protect C.C.
- I also love how well Lelouch seems to take the fall into the truck. Considering Lelouch's physique, he seriously should have broken something.
- Ah, the initial incarnation of bastard Jeremiah. I'm torn between this and Knight Jeremiah. But it's clear right off the bat that the only reason Jeremiah ever turned into a sympathetic character was the fan appeal. XD Also, the hot dynamic with Villetta makes me sad for how that turned out again. :(
- People have noted Suzaku's self-sacrificing with the mask. I personally want to know why C.C.'s chamber activated that second. Was it jostled from the various crashes? Why then? Plot convenience or did she do it herself upon closeness to both Lelouch and Suzaku. Remember, originally Suzaku was supposed to resonate with Geass as well.
- On that note, I never noticed that honorary Britannians weren't allowed weapons. I remembered they're not allowed cell phones either.
- I admit the phone call was one of the reasons I initially disliked Shirley, though I grew to love her toward the end of S1. XD