In the year 2010, the Holy Empire of Brittania declared war on Japan. Powerless to stop them, Japan surrendered in less than a month. Freedom was lost and Japan was renamed "Area 11" and its people became known as "Elevens." Lelouch is a Brittanian and his friend Suzaku, born an eleven, has achieved the status of honorary Brittanian. As a boy Lelouch vowed to crush his own government, but now seven years later and in high school, he's accepted that he can't change anything. That is until he meets a mysterious girl that gives him the power to control people's minds - the power of Geass! He dons a mask and becomes the ruthless terrorist known only as Zero, destroying any who might stand in his path - including his boyhood friend Suzaku!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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A worthy reboot of a captivating series.,
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This review is from: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Vol. 1 (Manga) (Code Geass : Lelouch of the Rebellion) (v. 1) (Paperback)
Lelouch of the Rebellion is a fantasy/sci-fi manga based on an anime of the same name, featuring political strife, character drama, and clashing philosophies and ideals. It follows the trials of Lelouch Lamperouge, an exiled prince of Britannia. Britannia controls the most powerful nation on Earth, encompassing both North and South America and is ruled by a monarchy. Lelouch's relatively stable life with his crippled sister Nunnally is shattered when Lelouch discovers a woman imprisoned in a capsule who offers to make a nebulous pact with Lelouch. The woman grants Lelouch the power to command people to do anything he wants as long as Lelouch makes eye contact. Lelouch sees the power as an opportunity to exact revenge on the nation that exiled him and his sister in addition to allowing his mother to be assassinated.
Those who have already watched the anime will immediately notice several differences in the story. Most notable is the omission of the mech armors known as Knightmares, which are a plot device that sees heavy use even at the beginning of the anime. This, surprisingly, takes very little if anything from the story, allowing a greater emphasis on character and less on the escalation of arms. This decision makes the story seem more down-to-earth and more relatable to the world we live in. While I am not a very regular manga reader, I was impressed with the art that transitions rapidly from the light-hearted chibi art during benign segments, to the serious expressions that effectively capture the emotion of what's being said. The dialogue is smooth and never hits the reader over the head with information, letting one easily slide into the story. The transition has lost none of the action from the anime, with Lelouch's bold proclamations and rebellious actions, tempered with the precarious peace Ashford Academy offers its students Lelouch, Nunnally, Kallen, Suzaku, Rivalz, and Milly. What has changed is the frankly annoying pandering to anime audiences, instead focusing on attracting fans of the series. No longer are female characters burdened by the weight of massive mammaries, and thus far poor Kallen has not been forced to expose herself to attract teenage viewers (although if that turns you on, I encourage you to watch the anime). Again, this serves to create a greater emphasis on the things that are the core of the story: political drama and the clash of philosophies. Fans of the anime will not be disappointed by the changes to the plot, which keep the content fresh while retaining that strong sense of righteous anger and dramatic posturing. New readers will be drawn to the story of Lelouch's dirty battle against the injustices his friends and family experience every day as a result of imperial Britannia. A definite thumbs up for manga fans.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Review for both.,
This review is from: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Vol. 1 (Manga) (Code Geass : Lelouch of the Rebellion) (v. 1) (Paperback)
This is the manga adaption for the anime, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.
For the people who watched the anime, you'll be able to follow along well because you already know beforehand the events. But unfortunately, for those who haven't seen the anime and heard of this title in some other way, this is fast pace and confusing at times. Regardless of that, this is a pretty good read. There's some funny jokes...sort of. Its a good try. The art isn't Clamp, but another just as equally appealing style that gives the characters more of a cuteness in a way. Yes, Lelouch is cute. Actually, the art is probably the best thing about this adaption in my opinion. BUT! Regardless of that, for those who want to take the awesomeness that is Code Geass along with them or want to get into the series, buy this. Its still pretty good.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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By Shinka (Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Vol. 1 (Manga) (Code Geass : Lelouch of the Rebellion) (v. 1) (Paperback)
I did watch the anime first. The book follows it well enough. The art is just wonderful! This one didn't take me very long to read, read it a few more times (as I have watched the anime at least three times over) I really can't wait to get my hand on the next.
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