Code Geass R2 — Episode 14
“Why don’t you love me? ;_;”
Wow, I don’t know what to say. This episode is like watching two bullet trains collide head on, burst into a huge flaming ball of destruction, and the “survivors crawling out of the wreckage with third-degree burns. Okay, so that was a lousy analogy made in poor taste, especially since none of us has seen that happen before, but my point is that it’s a train wreck. It’s like a roller coaster ride: it’s exciting, it makes you sick, and you don’t mind going on another.
Summary
Rollo admits that he did it in the first minute of the episode, thus putting an end to any conspiracy theories about the incident. In an alternate universe, Lelouch would’ve been an Oscar-winning actor instead of a supervillain with an outrageous fashion sense. I wonder if Hollywood exists.
“Good job Rollo. Good job…”
Instead of taking responsibility and reflect on his past actions which led up to this tragic moment, Lelouch blames everything on the existence of Geass. He discards his previous plans and, with the help of Jeremiah, launches an all-out attack on the Temple in a bid to erase all traces of Geass. Except, of course, his own.
The state of modern animation: untextured 3DSM primitives
Apparently the Temple is full of women, old people and little children, so the attack looks more like a massacre than a battle. Despite some initial reservations, the Black Knight pilots carry out their orders anyway, because, you know, those children may just be terrorists in disguise! This is how the Holocaust happened, folks. (See: the Milgram experiment.)
Attaching the gun to the arm: makes more sense than giant handheld rifles
The researchers working at the Temple look quite happy to see C.C. again, right up to the point when they get blown up. From what I gather, C.C. used to be their boss and the BFF of Marianne, Lelouch’s mother, but those of you who scour the Internet for spoilers and rumours probably already know that. Judging by V.V.’s words, it seems like Marianne was quite involved with this whole Geass business, so her assassination was probably related.
C.C. back when she was young(er)
So anyway a fight breaks out between Lelouch and V.V., with Cornelia joining the fray on Lelouch’s side, which is certainly somewhat ironic considering that everything she is doing is supposed to help her avenge Euphie’s death, and Lelouch is at least partially, if not mostly, to be blamed for it.
They didn’t want to pay for another mecha design
Meanwhile, Suzaku believes that Lelouch is responsible for Shirley’s death and decides that it is the last straw: he’s going to rape Kallen and force her to confess under the influence of Refrain. Okay, so only half of that is true. Poor Kallen in any case. :(
Wait… Isn’t it too early for the climax?
The episode ends with a bit of a sci-fi “Luke, I am your father!” moment.
Thoughts
My brain blew up during this episode.
Kallen with her hair down <3
I want to say that it’s an awesome episode, but that’s not exactly true. It certainly is thrilling, but I am somewhat disturbed by the whole thing, especially since I don’t know which character I should empathize with now. Lelouch has clearly jumped the shark and gone bonkers due to the events in episode 13, Suzaku is still a self-righteous bastard, and Kallen is currently incapacitated and will soon undergo intense brainwashing.
I guess that leaves C.C. relatively untouched. Speaking of which, C.C. used to live in the Temple, right? Does Pizza Hut make deliveries to secret military underground research facilities?
“Hi, is this Pizza Hut? Please make a delivery to the United States of Japan.”
And considering that we’re only 14 episodes into the season, the story feels oddly close to end game, which by mecha-anime logic means that some kind of force-balancing reset must take place soon. My guess is that Lelouch will get his memories wiped again and a brainwashed Kallen will be sent undercover to capture C.C. by seducing Lelouch and using him as bait. It makes no sense but it will be awesome.
Screencaps
Guess who?
Greek/Roman ruins are everywhere in America
“Don’t worry Rollo, it won’t hurt…much”
Get a hair cut you hippie
Just so you know she’s gone for good
Surprise sex
This week’s Naruto
The Temple is seriously badly-lit for a research facility
No longer an important character
What the hell is that suit?
Why are the two of them eating apples in a hotel room with a double bed?
Why is she so cool?
Geass suffers from severe inflation
Lelouch’s mother O_O
How convenient
All CG girls should do away with weird hairdos and go straight
The cockpit is blown off but somehow the rest of it still works
Hmmm, maybe I’ll start rooting for Cornelia instead.
July 17th, 2008 at 5:21 am
Well neither can I…I can’t read Japanese, but I get my info from others who read the book mixed with stuff from random searches on google and wikipedia articles.
I don’t think it’s another knight of rounds. The only knight of rounds knightmare’s are Tristan (Gino), Mordred (Anya), Lancelot Conquista/Albion (Suzaku), Galahad (Bismarcke) and Percival (Knight of Ten, don’t remember his name, and the new knightmare isn’t his because it apparently uses drills.
I don’t remember ever changing my theory. You might want to elaborate, I don’t know how I’m sounding different.
Thats one thing I’m glad to agree with.
Again, not read the novels so I don’t know the details, but is it possible she did know but she just didn’t feel like sharing? Anya’s not a terribly open and accesible person as it is, recalling a traumatic experience would either turn her more into a recluse or reach out to people. Assuming she does remember, she may have just not felt like sharing with other people. I know she’s “close” to Gino and Suzaku due primarily to age proximity, but it doesn’t surprise me that she doesn’t share much about her personal feelings.
It can’t be. The story was told from Anya’s point of veiw apparently. She didn’t even know why she was crying (damn I wish it was inthe anime, she woulda looked sooo cute!!!)
Pity. Back to watching TV.
July 17th, 2008 at 6:58 am
I just came up with a strange idea about Kallen. After reading somewhere on Veoh that apparently theres a rumour/leak that Kallen dies in the last episode, I might as well bring up another theory.
Kallen is in love with Lelouch/Zero, but she doesn’t like that she is. Sunrise tried to incorporate it in the beginning when he meets Kallen at school but I think they dropped that element later. Notice there was a lot of interaction with Kallen in episode 3 and 4, and later he even kissed her to stop her from seeing C.C. and Shirley suspected they were going out because they were absent on the same day.
I think he eventually is going to also fall for Kallen but because his geass “will make him live in solitude” or whatever, she’s gonna die because of that. It’s either that or a happy ending and I think we all know that though sad endings are in fact, sad and some people don’t like seeing their favourite characters die off, it’s a much better ending than a happy one (I kinda came to terms with this when I watched Elfen Lied, kind of a mixture between sad and happy, who knows if Lucy is dead) anyways…back to Kallen.
Much to darkmirage’s disappointment I think she’s gonna die a dramatic death in the end, as for the whole “loving Lelouch” thing I read a theory somewhere (youtube I think) it says Kallen loves Lelouch but doesn’t like that she does. While this isn’t totally evident in the anime, a few hints have been dropped, i.e. season 1 episode 25, when Suzaku shoots his mask off, she looks in shock (some tears too) at him, suggesting that she thought more about him than just some person at school, in episode 2 when she pulls a gun on him and demands if her devotion to him is her own doing or the power of geass, but she can’t shoot him. Also, in episode 4 when Lelouch says “After all, I haven’t made our relationship public yet have I?” She says “Hey, don’t word things in a weird way!” As if trying to convince C.C. and herself that she doesn’t like Lelouch. Hmm, next example, episode 7, when Lelouch tries to kiss her, she does slap him and run off, but when she’s outside of the building she looks back and has a sad look on her face. Episode 9, she falls on top of Lelouch and blushes when he asks her to come back to Ashford Academy when it was all over (also suggesting Lelouch was attracted to her).
Put all this hastily gathered info together and you might just see something about the relationship between Kallen and Lelouch, I had to rewatch all 39 episodes curently out to confirm my suspicions. I look forward to discussion on this.
July 17th, 2008 at 7:09 am
Egad, 3 posts in a row…sorry…but I got another episode of proof for my previous thought.
When Kallen is captured by Li Xinke he tells her not to give up hope and that he’s going to rescue her no matter what, she smiles and says “I guess Lelouch is…”
I always find I’m too late to edit. Bad luck? Or karma biting me in the ass for believing myself to be superior? Who knows.
July 17th, 2008 at 9:50 am
I still haven’t seen the first series yet, which I am looking forward to doing when Bandai releases it. But, it looks like this “season” is great too.
July 17th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
I believe that Lelouch will probably end up with Milly at the end of the series. Otherwise, they would have killed her off already. The death of Shirley convinced me that Milly will play an important role in the series, which is long overdue. Most Kallen and C.C. fans don’t want to see a Milly/Lulu relationship. If that was the case, why did the writers mentioned that she was secretly in love with him if they had no plans to get them together? It would not make any sense at all. I believe that the writers are starting to develop her character. About time. I certainly want to see the real side of Milly Ashford to comeforth and claim what is hers: Lelouch.
So far, the writers have answered my prayers by killing off Shirley. I certainly hope that it gives Milly a second chance at a relationship with Lelouch. She lucked out the first time because of her family obligations to wed a Noble in order to reclaim her family’s status. Otherwise, she and Lelouch would have been a couple a long time ago. So I believed that the writers focus on Shirley character first. And once she and Lelouch were a couple, kill he off so it opens the door for Milly to step in.
July 17th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Here’s a small theory as to the fake Lelouch memories theory
To Sand Slayer
Its possible that C.C. could only destroy/cancel the fake memories that were implanted after their contract. The only true measure of knowing whether Lelouch had any more fake memories is if the Geass canceler is used on him by Jeremiah.
I’ve also heard rumours that Anya might be the “real” Nunnaly (ergo they were switched after the attack which killed Marianne). After all, she does bear a striking resemblance to Marianne, and has flashbacks about Lelouch & Marianne but not Nunnally.
On another note.
This may just be a hunch but I believe Marianne will appear in the next episode. After all when C.C. was speaking to Marianne, she told her “she couldn’t go on much longer ….” I believe she meant to finish the sentence with “Hiding”. Furthermore someone is said to show up at the last minute to help Lelouch in the “world of C” episode.
Also, is anyone else bothered by what Charles said when he talked about Clovis. He said he was enjoying being on some beach at peace. Could it be Kaminejima? If so, I expect we might see the return of a few characters not at peace (a vengeful Euphie perhaps?). After all, if my theory about Marriane passes, who’s to say no one else can come back from the dead… (except maybe the story’s creator lol)
July 17th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
I got an interesting point to prove…nice.
Eh? I still don’t think so. For one, Lelouch thinks nothing of her and 2, she is his non-immediate cousin. Marrianne came from the Ashford family, so I doubt he’s gonna fall in love with her, chances are she isn’t an important character throughout the series because…she just wasn’t meant to be.
The first season is awesome, but I think it’s too good. The season ending with a massive cliffhanger that was absolutely perfect for the anime. That coupled with Euphie’s death made the last few episodes some of the best anime I’ve ever seen. The reason I think its almost too good is because people now compare the current season with the awesome ending that the end of season 1 is. Being someone who can hold multiple perspectives on something (a mental disorder? I don’t know but it’s useful) I find that season 2 is mostly the same as season 1 was before the climax.
First paragraph: That is perfectly reasonable. After all Jeremiah has never used his geass on Lelouch. I don’t disagree at all.
Second paragraph: Anyone who still doesn’t agree with me thinking Anya and Lelouch’s relationship has been modified by Charles should most likely read what jackthewise said. The theory about Anya being Lelouch’s actual sister could supply the reason for Anya’s memory change and explains all plot elements in the canon novels given so far as well as the anime ones. If this isn’t true I’d be shocked. Anya is, after all, the same age as Nunnally. However there are also some flaws. We don’t know the abilities of Charles geass, so we can’t make definite explanations as to what he did with it. Also, C.C. obviously was in contact with Marianne prior to the kids being born, while it is possible after he changed their memories he handed over C.C. to Code R but when she ran into Nunnally in episode…5? she knew that Nunnally was his sister and didn’t act weird around her at all.
That might happen… we have to watch the episode to find out.
The concept of death in this story is different apparently as Charles and C.C. apparently can talk to the dead, but only certain people. We can’t neccessarily assume that they are coming back, I doubt that, ressurection just doesn’t seem like a very sunrise thing in my eyes.
Also this might be somewhat off a spoiler so…(spoiler)(spoiler) I’ve been reading alot of things on the internet about Kallen dying (spoiler)(spoiler) this supports my earlier theory, though it will be really freaking sad…after all I am a huge fanboy of her and want to see her with Lelouch in the end.
July 17th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Sorry for the double post (I seem to be doing this alot lately) but did anyone else notice that Jeremiah got out of his knightmare to rescue Cornelia, then there was a gigantic explosion, how the hell could they have survived that!?
July 17th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Jeremiah has a cyborg body and cyborgs are cyborgs are known to surpass normal human physically, that means he got the speed and strength to catch her and high jump off in time from the explosion caused by the Siegfeld crushing there.
A simple theory that I thought:
Gino may be a battle maniac like Zaraki Kenpachi in Bleach. He seems to have fun battling and regretted that he had not gone all out.
If the above statement is correct, this could lead to another theory:
Gino will stop Suzaku from drugging Kallen and then make her fight him in her Guren. Then, Suzaku uses his Lancelot to attack his Tristan, damaging it until Tristan lost its head. Gino realises that Britania does not value him and joins the The Order of the Black Knights.
Although I think that something really unpredictable will happen and will make me really impressed with the way the plot is twisted.
July 17th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
/wiki Mu La Flaga
Edit: Sure, he wasn’t technically shown dying, so he didn’t ressurect, but how the hell did he survive?
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Regarding Gino, I agree somewhat with the previous comment, however I think he’s just more evil than he lets on. I think he will stay with Britannia, but will be pissed that Anya will switch sides.
~_~ So tired. :p
July 17th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Interesting theory, while I have been avidly negotiating Anya’s origins I have failed to think of how Gino would tie in to the plot. It makes sense, but from what I read, Kallen resists and Suzaku gets injected in the leg (unproven internet theory). Who knows what will happen, but I forsee a great plot twist coming up.
However I don’t think it’s likely Kallen will free her only to make her fight him, sure he attacked the Parliament in Japan in one episode but this is different…I think. I am sticking to the idea that the new model is an updraded Tristan as the Tristan isn’t shown anywhere in the opening. As for losing the head in a fight, it would explain why it’s head is different. it seems like we think the same for ends, but with means, it seems like there will be a pretty good plot twist somewhere up ahead…maybe episode 16 or 17.
July 17th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Not a bad thing at all, Suzaku gets some nice treatment and goes back to the good-old-days.
However, I have been thinking about how impossible it is for Kallen to beat Suzaku in physical hand to hand combat. She was easily defeated at the waterfalls in Kaminejina Island by Suzaku. Another thing is that the space she is locked up is so small. But, sometimes miracles or accidents do occur, she did throw a Refrain before.(Lelouch’s)
July 17th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
She appears to be skilled in hand-to-hand combat, after all she did kick the Black King’s ass as well as his body gaurds in episode 1. She might have a chance in resisting Suzaku. But hey, it’s anime, anything can happen. Euphemia could drop out of the sky and I wouldn’t bat an eyelash (though I wouldn’t be too happy as I see Euphie’s death as the reason theere was a second season).
July 17th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
It was Charles decision to send Lulu to Japan not his own. And Schneizel almost killed Euphie himself in S1. Sometimes he seems to care and at other times hes acting totaly cold blooded.
I never insisted that its true, i said its a very low possibility and in an anime that has 25feet mecha, immortal people and people talking to the dead this is sure not unrealistic. really learn to read and dont act like a kid that got his loli stolen.
anyway other theorie so you can get over it: she’s Marianne’s illegitimate child.
You dont have any proof at all since the anime is not based on the novels so anything in there doesnt count as proof at all.
July 17th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
It was probably because she thought he would follow her, silly Kallen. =)
I don’t remember and unlike most of you *coughsandslayercough* I am not gonna go look at the episode to check just to prove a point but, did he even know she was there?