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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, Part 1

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Now i haven't actually bought this yet, but i have seen the whole series, and i'm hesitant on buying this for one reason....they're so expensive!! I remember buying the COMPLETE first season for the same price just ONE of these volumes (and there are four volumes in total) costs. Although i would like to hurry and complete the series, i don't want to spend 30 bucks a pop for each volume, i wish they would just release a "Code Geass R2 the complete second season" or something.

Its been one year since the Black Rebellion and the death of Zero. Lelouch is living the life of an average high schooler together with his little brother Rolo and.... huh? It seems that Lelouch has completely forgotten not only Nunnally, but also his identity as Zero. Caught in an attack by the Black Knights, Lelouch meets with a mysterious women named C.C., who reminds him of who he is and of his true purpose.....

I was so confused when I started this season. I had to pause the episode and make sure there wasn't an OVA or something I was missing. But explanations come by the end of the episode and we get right back into the rebellion. And wow, the rebellion actually goes somewhere. I had high expectations from the first season of Code Geass, but I was still a little worried about being let down. But no, this season not only met my expectations, but exceeded them. It does have a lot more battle scenes than the first season, which I found a little boring, but the plot moves right along and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I don't know the last time I was so excited about a show/movie. I even had trouble sleeping at one point.

The ending seems to get mixed reviews from most people. I thought it was phenomenally done, but I can see why some people might not enjoy it. However, the series is just too good to miss, so forget about the ending and just watch the show!

One warning though. This is set 1 of 4. Hopefully one day they will release a boxed set, but until then prepare to sink some money into this show if you want to own it.

UPDATE 1/16/12 - Bandai is downsizing and will no longer release new DVDs after Febuary. They will continue to manufacture and release DVDs already available until their license expires. BUT LUCKY FOR US!!!! For on February 7 there is to be a boxed set release of Code Geass R2! Go preorder now: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

I am a fan of the Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion series and I was excited when I found this. I bought it from FRL at a good price. It came in the mail just four days after I purchased it online. I would recommend this product for anyone who is a fan of Code Geass.

my daughter wanted this for christmas and she liked it. fair price fast shipping no complaints from my daughter so all is well.

With part one you get two discs with seven episodes divided between them. It picks up one year after the first season, the first episode might be a bit confusing for first timers but just keep watching it will all make sense soon enough. Of this set episode two is my favorite, from beginning to end its Code Geass at its finest. The only thing I would have liked are the picture dramas like from the first season.
Episode list
Disc One
01 The Day a Demon Awakens
02 Plan for Independent Japan
03 Imprisoned in Campus
04 Counterattack at the Gallows
Disc Two
05 Knights of the Round
06 Surprise Attack over the Pacific
07 The Abandoned Mask

CODE GEASS: LELOUCH OF THE REBELLION R2 gets off to a start that is both slow and absurdly abrupt, as we're suddenly introduced to a situation in which the main character(Lelouch) is behaving in ways that seem drastically out of character in several aspects, with no idea how he got there and where he suddenly picked up a strangely creepy little brother that'd never been mentioned before. This is resolved within the first few episodes when we get an after-the-fact explanation of what happened following Season 1's abrupt cliffhanger ending, but weakens the overall story somewhat.
However, Volume 1 also briefly introduces deuteragonist Li Xingke, who is sort of what happens when you take Lelouch, his rival(Suzaku), and toss them both into a blender with a heavy supplemental dose of awesome - unfortunately, he doesn't do anything much just yet. But the concluding episodes to this volume, while uncomfortably reminescent of last season's episode 21 in terms of a major plot point that is introduced, set the stage for the show to REALLY take off running, and Vol 2 and onwards much more favorably compare to Season 1.

All in all, while as most sequels do it can't quite measure up to the first season, it's a fairly solid start to an excellent follow-up.

When this arrived, after opening the box and seeing the DVD cover I knew exactly that this was my money's worth! The DVD menu is just fantastic compared to others I have seen. What was disappointed me a little was that it did not come with the little book with all the info about the DVD. For others who would like to know, the languages available are both English and Japanese. That is all for my review with a 4/5 stars.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, Part 1

this is the anime for ones who have never watched one before or who are new to the concept.. this is the story of LeLouch V. Brittiana who is the 17th prince of Brittana. He was sent away by his father the Emperor Charles the 1st. He sendt his young son and daughter away for their safety, but would never tell them why or how this came about. But he (LeLouch) saw his own mother killed right in front of his eyes and young sister lost her sight, but not by any health issue, but because of the "Power of The King" called Geass... This power makes anyone subject to the will of the one who posses it. They obey with out question. He used thei power to gain the trust of the "Black Knights" and the use of their Knightmare Frames or Mobil Suits that would be able to destroy anything in their path.
He used them and their suits to gain control of the whole world and put them under hs total control, He even captured his own Brother the 2nd Prince Snyzell and the whole royal family to do his bidding.Even to die on the battlefields. He became a very crule person..
If you like mobil suits and major space battles this is the one for you.. I give it 5 stars...