code_geass ◾ ◾ NTR interview & Summaries of Turn 15 to 18

2008-07-16 18:07

Episode summaries & info from this month's Newtype, Animage, Animedia, Newtype Romance, and TV magazines.

Updates this evening: Newtype, Animage, Animedia scans.

General info:
Progress report by the story originator and main writer, Ichirō Ōkouchi.
I've finished the script for Code Geass! Finished!
It's not "to be continued", nor "end of this season". It's over, finished, the end.
Starting from the planning of this anime, it's been 5 full years. Although I've been having planty of jobs, this has been the longest one for me.
My computer fell silent when I was writing the last episode. I had to try to recover it while making the final check on the last episode. It's quite a handfull.
But the work in studio isn't done yet. And my job isn't completely finished either.
Laughter or tears, the ending is only 4 months away. As for the production staff, who will see the ending in a few weeks, I wish for them to join me in the joy of seeing the end of Code Geass soon.

It's also mentioned in the DVD introduction page. Ōkouchi said "now I can chat in leisure since I've already finished the script."

Jump to...
A. Episode summary of 15, 16, 17, 18.
B. Other: character info, magazine spreads, Newtype Romance interview, Sound Episode R2 Vol.2

Turn 15- The World Of C「C の　世界」 , July 20th
From Newtype
In the middle of the battle with V.V., Lelouch is transferred to the mysterious World of C. He has to fight with the enemy who has powers unimaginable. When Lelouch is in a desperate situation, the one who shows up before him is...

From Animage
During the battle with V.V., Lelouch stepped into the mysterious space, the World Of C. There he face the most powerful final enemy. However, because of the enemy's inscrutable powers, Lelouch is in a terrible fix!

From Animedia
During the battle with V.V., Lelouch stepped into the mysterious space, the World Of C. There he face the most powerful final enemy. As Lelouch falls into despire in front of the enemy who has gained unimaginably great powers, a person shows up in front of him. And then, the secret of Geass will be revealed.

From The Television Weekly
During the battle with the Cult, Lelouch is sent to the mysterious place with Jupiter overhead. There stood the father who had abandoned them- Britannia Emperor. Is it time for conclusion for this destined father and son confrontation?
In response to Lelouch's questioning about the truth of Marianne's death, the Emperor plays innocent and replys, "use your own geass to find out".
His opponent is no other person than the most powerful emperor in history. Lelouch, regardless of the appearance, challenges an erasure.

Keywords from newsletter
I undertake the decision/destiny/law.
「さだめは、僕が引き受けるよ」
(Again, the "I" here is "boku". Candidates: Rolo, Suzaku, V.V., Lloyd, and young Lelouch since this episode is likely to be about the past.)

Turn 16- Union of Nations, Resolution No.1「超合集国決議第壱號」, July 27th
From Newtype
The plan for founding a union of nations to stand against Britannia is realized by uniting 47 countries together, centered on the United States of Japan and the United States of China. As a result, the world is divided into two: Britannia and the Union of Nations. The world situation comes to a new phase.

From Animedia
The plan of Union of nations has realized. 47 countries ratified this, centered on the United States of Japan and the United States of China. Therefore, the world faces a new phase through totally weakening EU and dividing the world into two: Britannia and the Union of Nations. And the first resolution made in the highest council is...

Keywords from newsletter
Prepare to pay the consequences for challenging the Knight of Rounds.
「ナイトオブラウンズに手を出したんだから覚悟はしてる」

Turn 17- The Taste of Soil「土　の　味」 , August 3rd
From Newtype & Animage
In Area 11, the battle between the Black Knights and the strongest force of Britannia army is about to begin. At this time, to accomplish a certain purpose, Lelouch heads toward the Kururugi Shrine, where Suzaku awaits alone. Holding all kinds of thoughts in their confrontation, what is the destiny waiting for them?

From Animedia
Area 11 turned into a battlefield again. The battle between the Black Knights and the strongest force of Britannia army is about to begin on this land. At this time, however, Lelouch visits Kururugi Shrine by himself. His purpose is the thought that "right now, the only one who can save Nunnally is Suzaku". Lelouch and Suzaku meet again in the place of their memories.

Keywords from newsletter
Aren't you the man who bring miracles? Zero!
「君は奇跡を起こす男、ゼロなんだろう！」
(The "you" here is "kimi". Usually people who use "boku" as "I" would use "kimi" as "you". Sometimes "watashi" people would also use it, depending on situation. So this one is a little hard to guess.)

Turn 18- Tokyo Decisive Battle, The Second「第二次　トウキョウ　決戦」, August 10th
From Animage
Only title and no summary.

Characters

1. From official website

Charles and V.V.: Twin brothers.

Jeremiah: At the end of his experiments, he's attached with the geass canceler, and sent by the Cult as an assassin. However, his true purpose for this voyage is to make sure if Lelouch is fighting for his late mother, Marianne. After confirming Lelouch's true intention, he acknowledges Lelouch as his lord, and becomes Lelouch's subject to accomplish his loyalty to Marianne, which he failed to carry out eight years ago.

Shirley: She regained her memory because of Jeremiah's geass canceler. At the end of her puzzlement and hesitation, she carried on with her unshaken love towards Lelouch. But it brought enmity upon her and resulted in her being killed.
Her only comfort is that she finally expressed her everlasting feelings to Lelouch.

2. Marianne, Charles, C.C., and V.V.
21 years ago, C.C. was a dear friend to Marianne. Back then, V.V. also stayed in Aries Palace, the palace Marianne lived in. These 4 knew each other.
The contract between Charles and V.V. (about killing gods) also took place 21 years ago.

C.C. was the former leader of the Cult, and V.V. is her successor. These two youngsters had touched the truth of Geass, becoming ageless and undying, and knowing everything. What lies in front of their paths?

3. Young C.C.
(upper left) Memories. The ageless and undying witch also had a childhood. She was once human. Why did she obtain the power of Geass and become ageless and undying? What is her real wish? Will this secret be revealed?
(lower right) Past. She was once a chained child slave. What lies in her past?
(lower left) Girl. After her slave days are over, she lives as an ordinary girl. Of course she has a real name back then.

4. Kallen
Although Lelouch promised to save her, her life is in Britannia's hands. The meeting with Nunnally and suzaku will challenge her determination.

Magazine spreads and special
(Spreads by courtesy of Isegrim of Animesuki.)

1. Newtype
The special section in Newtype this month is Q&A from the VAs. Fun to read but ain't very useful in terms of providing information because the VAs don't really know (and have no effect on) where the show is heading.

The black & gold Lancelot is Newtype's promotional offer- Lancelot, Zero Image Color Version. It's just making use of the already existing Lancelot model. You know, with the cast already there, changing the color is much less costly than to make a brand new model. XD It has abslutely nothing to do with the anime whatsoever.

The promotional offer in next month's Newtype is a special edition of Chibi Voice - Lelouch and Xingke. It's listed in the preview but no pic yet.

2. Animage

3. Animedia
The theme this month is match-making. So they're analysing every character's stats, which are fun to read but not much new. XD

4. Newtype Romance

Poem(?) on this apread:
Bond
Brothers that can't be separated (brothers)
Mysterious brother (the younger one)
Brother deeply bond with Geass (the older one)
The relation between these two is destiny
The secret is just between them, unknown to others
Even if they stand against the world
This power will not be shaken
That's the world end
Just the two of them

About Rolo: He once was an assassin from the Cult, sent by V.V. to act as Lelouch's younger brother. But his feelings toward Lelouch is starting to be "more than just an elder brother".

Personally, I take words from the editor of Newtype Romance with a grain of salt... And the salt is probably pink with girl's fantasies.

The promotional offer in this month's Newtype Romance is a special edition of Chibi Voice - Gino and Suzaku.

Interview with the VAs of Xingke, Gino, and Ougi

Question: What are your impressions of your own characters?

Midorikawa (Xingke's VA): Xingke is fully devoted into fighting for Tianzi. It's pure and flawless. His subordinates, Xianglin and Hongu are comarades who share this feeling with him. I want to know more about their past.

Hoshi (Gino's VA): Although Gino became good friends with Suzaku, he doesn't touch the sticky part of Suzaku's character. That's probably Gino's style.

Madono (Ougi's VA): Ougi and Chigusa's reunion brings a serious situation upon them. Last time he was shot by a gun, this time again... I was thinking, why is fate so cruel to him? So I asked director Taniguchi. And he replied, it's because our impression of Ougi is "love at the Showa Era." (Love at the Showa Era is traditional, sad yet romantic... methinks.)

Personal comment: Madono stood up for his character! What a nice fellow.

Question: What's the future like in your minds?

Midorikawa (Xingke's VA): Xingke is going to die sooner or later. I hope he doesn't die in a battle, but by Tianzi's side. Is this like a girl's way of thinking? (laughs) I'm a peace lover, and would avoid battle if possible. But Code Geass is Taniguchi's production. You never now. Maybe Xingke is the survival in the couple. You just can't let your guard down until the last minute.

Madono (Ougi's VA): I'm anxious to see if Ougi's love ends in "昭和枯れすすき (Showa Era Withering Grass, a top hit song about tragic love)" style. Well, a happy ending seems too hard to meet. If only Chigusa can play the role as a wife, and support Ougi through his hardships in the Order of the Black Knights...

Hoshi (Gino's VA): I'm anxious to see how Gino plays an active role in the future, and the ending of Code Geass. It's heading toward a climax, and it's time for everything to unfold. Since it's Taniguchi's production, the ending will definitely be splandid. Please look forward to it!

Sound Episode R2 Disc 2
Release date: 2008.8.6
Price: ¥1,995

Track 1- Character song: Arabesque [アラベスク] / Rolo [VA: Takahiro Mizushima]

Track 2- Village of Kururugi, Hotel of Evil Spirits, Geass That's Really Really Scary 「枢木の里・悪霊の宿・本当にあった怖いギアス」
The Kururugi Shrine is a place full of memories where Suzaku, Lelouch, and Nunnally spent a summer in. But there's a reason why Suzaku, even if he's a KoR now, can not return there no matter what. It's a reason a Code Geass fan wouldn't expect. After hearing this, Lelouch, C.C, Rolo, and even Gino and Anya of the KoR, head for Kururugi Shrine. What will happen to them? I can't tell you here. 　　

Track 3- Naked Lelouch「裸のルルーシュ」
Milly, the unmatched party and festival lover, done it again! What? Lelouch, Rolo, Suzaku, Rivlaz, and even Gino? Alriiiiight! Let the men's naked festival begin! What is going on?

Track 4- Arabesque [アラベスク] [instrumental]

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Date/Time: 2008-07-16 09:29 (UTC)Posted by:

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wow really thanks for information
and now i understand more relation ship between rolo and lelouch
same as V.V and C.C too~ (i want know C.C past) o_o