Code Geass R2 — Episode 8
This isn’t FFVII; stop spelling it Yuffie
At the end of episode 7, Zero accepted Nunnally’s offer, much to the surprise of everyone else. Knowing Lelouch, we all know that there must be a catch somewhere. And there is.
I like episode 8 because the twist was expected and quite hilarious. Although it may have jumped the shark a little, at least it’s something new.
Summary
Zero somehow manages to convince the Black Knights, along with a good number of Elevens, to participate in the Specially Administrated Region of Nippon (the official English title is shown in this episode), the political entity which was previously painfully aborted during its birth and left a trail of blood in its wake.
“Hurray! Let’s celebrate our being oppressed by the Britannia!”
I know what you are thinking. This sounds like an impossible task even for the most charismatic habitual liar. I mean, that conversation probably sounded like, “Don’t be a pussy. This Governor-General seems legit…”
None of their costumes look Japanese
I thought it was pretty unbelievable too, but it turns out that there was a good reason why the director cuts to a different scene just as Zero is about to explain his plans to Toudou.
A million Elevens makes eleven millions
So, without going into too much details about the plot twist, Zero manages to convince a million Japanese to show up at the official ceremony for the new Nippon. What follows is a psychological battle between Suzaku and Zero that involves a giant floating iceberg. Awesome.
She has since moved beyond tables
Nina, the lesbian mad scientist, is back and she’s working on perfecting her secret weapon as a mean of venting her pent-up sexual frustration and avenging Euphy. Yup, just your regular angst-filled teenage love story.
Too cool for guns
And oh yeah, some Eleven guy tried to assassinate Suzaku. He would’ve succeeded too if he A) did not shout like a crazy football fan as he charged, drawing all sorts of attention to himself, or B) used a goddamn rifle and be done with it, easy.
Japanese people all know karate and judo
Lelouch’s Geass on Suzaku is apparently still effective, compelling him to save his own life.
Thoughts
As I said, the plot twist is a bit hard to swallow. It’s preposterous really, but I guess so are most of Zero’s plans if you think about it.
I’m just glad that his plans did not turn out to be the same old collapsing-floor trap. I’ve had enough of that shit.
She’s some kind of Chinese Medusa
I think the story is going to get more interesting soon, since it seems to me that after the events of episode 8, the Black Knights will surely gain a boost in numbers and the Chinese Federation will perhaps play a more active role.
Screencaps
She’s regretting her career decision
“Oh Lord Zero, please allow me to fellate you”
Occupational hazard
Decoding of the Braille reveals that the text is actually from the Bible! *gasp*
“Oh Zero, please let me fellate you”
NEKO NEKO WAI WAI
Britannians are surprisingly liberal sometimes
Poor people ride flying cars. Nobilities ride horse carriages
I don’t trust this guy
Can she look any more sinister?
I don’t know why she’s wearing that, but it’s awesome
Beauty and the Beast
“One down, 999,999 more to go”
So can someone explain to me why is this maid so influential?
Bluetooth headsets do not make you look cool
I need to know everything about semiconductors by Friday. Sigh…
