THE ZERO REQUIEM ⚔️ Code Geass R2 Episode 24 & 25 Reaction!!! 

An important thing about Lelouch's final plan is actually the preparations that aren't mentioned in detail but are there with hindsight once you know the bigger picture. He had Jerimiah crush all possible opposing nobility ensuring there could be no new sovereignty in the future for Britannia besides Schnizel, who when geassed for the good of the world, is superior even to Lelouch according to himself and Cornelia. He sacrificed the vast majority of Britannia's military's power in the final battle making it so no one could make use of it anymore. He ordered all his Royal family into either servitude at the palace or into the arm forces, the former destroyed by Schnizel, the latter by Lelouch in the next part. Japan produced 80% of the world supply of Sakuradite, the material needed for super conductors for knightmares and power supplies. As a result Japan has no more after he forced Mt. Fuji to explode with it, ensuring Japan's safety from future invasion and drastically increasing the cost of creating knightmares, the cost of war. Since the Black Knights became an amalgamation of not only its member states but also all former countries that weren't UFN or Britainnia, this also means countries that might have considered a power grab before no longer can due to their casualties. He subjected Britainnia as a whole to the save life style it put onto its Number areas, essentially snapping a big portion of its populous out complacency, important for stopping an acceptance of imperial power again from those who had once benefitted from it. Jerimiah and Anya are together in "retirement" meaning that should future issues arise, Suzaku has 2 of the strongest pilots in the world he can call upon to aid him, without having to involve Kallen who can now experience a normal life. And lastly he never tarnished Schnizel's image to the world as he only got to use the Damocles against Lelouch, and no one besides his inner circle knew his plan, so his diplomatic ties remain in tact as he serves Zero and by extension Nannally going forward. It really was a perfect plan, building on both his past accomplishments and the new situation Lelouch found himself in. Its because of all that people could look past their differences towards a common pain and enemy, which prompts a new generation to come forward and improve the world with a collective will never seen before. Its actually a perfect ending. Even him and Suzaku coming full circle facing the consequences for their own evil deeds. Suzaku atones through a life of selfless sacrifice when he before thought death the only atonement, and Lelouch gave up the bright future he wished to live with Nannally but knows he left his heart with those he cared most for, knowing that his life wasn't one of just struggle and solitude.

The Code Geass creators stated that Nunnaly could tell when people are lying by holding their hand (which she's done previously) so when she held Lelouchs hand and could tell he was at peace, she understood in that moment everything Lelouch was trying to do.

What always get me is Nunnally's cry for her dead brother over the celebration of his death, especially in the japanese sub.

the triple whammy of the music, nunally crying and people cheering is one of the most amazing pieces of sound design. gives me shivers every time

38:00 Every time I see this scene I go back in my head to the moment when he was stripped of his tank by Guilford and he says “you have two choices to move forward with your life, either serve in your demoted rank or cultivate an orange farm.” Jeremiah gets to have such a lovely arc where he realizes you know what…maybe I just enjoy my life, what other people think of my rank and title is unimportant, and finally choose happiness for himself. I love his arc SO MUCH.

3:00 Holy crap, I just realized that Nunally throwing that paper crane was a metaphor for her launching FLEIJA bombs from her chair! You learn something new on every rewatch 😆

still my #1 anime of all time, and is the only anime that made me cry. ALL HAIL LELOUCH!!!

Lelouch's entire reason for living was Nunnally, and he has wanted to die ever since she was supposedly killed by the fleija. It was in that context that he came up with the Zero Requiem, fulfilling the wish he had at that time to die. This is why the discovery that Nunnally was still alive was so devastating. He rediscovered his reason to live right after passing the point of no return by attacking the UFN, and not deviating at all from his plan after this makes it a true sacrifice. Something we'll never know is what Lelouch would have done if he wasn't aware of the threat Schneizel and the Damocles represented. The last thing Emperor Charles said to him was "you'll inherit his world, Schneizel's world," and he had seen what the fleijas could do that same day. A lot of what he did in making himself the villain was designed to bait Schneizel into a confrontation before Schneizel took the Damocles into orbit. Without that threat, would he have simply been a good emperor, or would he have abandoned the world stage and lived out his days in hiding as a commoner again? Again, we'll never know. Lelouch truly learned from those around him, and his final plan and ultimate disagreements with his father and brother stem from those lessons. He learned from Kallen that the fact that soldiers are not chess pieces that do exactly what the chessmaster wants is a good thing. He learned from Milly's antics with the student council the importance of celebration. He learned from Shirley the importance and power of love and passion. He learned from C.C. the problems inherent in a life without change. All of these lessons were put into his arguments with Charles and Schneizel as well as the planning of the Zero Requiem. Because Lelouch vi Britannia was also Lelouch Lamperouch, the boy who lived among the commoners, he could see the good in humanity that those who lived their entire lives in royalty were blind to, and put his faith in humanity to get along without him once he was gone.

I remember thinking there was no way the ending would live up to the hype, then they somehow pulled it off

Quote from the Code Geass Official Guidebook; "For those two who bear the heavy sin known as killing their fathers, they share the belief that they can forgive each other by imposing the greatest punishments on themselves. Death for Lelouch who wishes for a tomorrow with his sister, life for Suzaku who wishes to atone for his sins through death. Suzaku, who accepts the weight of Zero's mask, gives his gratitude to Lelouch. For the fact that he can atone for his sins. For the results of fulfilling his own wish." Also remember at the start of the season when Lelouch asked Guilford; "What do you do when there is an evil you cannot defeat by just means? Do you stain your hands with evil to destroy evil? Or do you remain steadfastly just and righteous even if it means surrendering to evil?" He answered; "To defeat evil, I must become a greater evil" Here is another quote from the Guidebook; "Lelouch, who gathered not just his sister's but the sins of all of his kin, tells Suzaku that he wants him to kill him. And, atoning for his sin of killing his father by becoming Zero and devoting himself to world peace. That is Suzaku's wish. Pierced by Suzaku's sword, Lelouch dies with a satisfied smile on his face. The curtains are lowered upon the history of one boy who performed the perfect 'evil' to the end."

the "lelouch can you just kill yourself please?" was perfect

If you're going to see the movie, I deeply recommend that first take the time to see the 3 movies that resume the show; there are some changes from the anime to the movies and it will be shocking if you just jump directly to the Movie. Think of the movies as an alternative universe.

Kallen interrupting CC and Lelouch’s moment is one of the biggest trolls of the entire show

Ah, The power of Geas. Death to Lelouch who wants to live and Life to Suzaku who wants to die.

Ah, yes.... This is gonna be hurt me again

in my humble opinion, dub nunnally doesn't hit the same as the original voice

While I love the english dub of code geass, nunallys cries in japanese are on another level of heartbreaking to me.

There are people who say that Season 2 is weaker than Season 1. And people who criticize plenty of things in the series, including some of the barely seen background elements. But everyone agrees that the series has the PERFECT ending.

In case it wasn't obvious, Lloyd, Nina, and Cecille were all in on the plan. They knew how things would end, including that Suzaku would fake his death and kill Lelouch. Their betrayal was part of the plan. So that they couldn't be held responsible for Lelouch's crimes. Jerimiah was as well, but I'm not sure why he was forgiven by the world. Perhaps Anya stood up for him because he restored her memories.

The joke below contains spoilers for Death Note: With Code Geass Lelouch is often comparedto Light, with 1 large difference. Lelouch won

The movie actually takes place in the alternate timeline of the "recap" films.

Seeing a person having to watch their loved one die infront of them is one of the saddest things in the world. Seeing Nunnaly having to watch her beloved brother Lelouch die infront of her hits really hard.

32:14 Maybe Loid took Rakshatas pudding and didn't apologize.

Lelouch created sadness to everyone but in the end he died for everyone's happiness.

One of the best ends i ever seen. Suzaku, that wanted to die to redeem himself, is cursed to live and not even his own life and Lelouch that wanted a better world to live with his sister has to die, such is the price of rebuilding the world. The fact that the first thing Lelouch says to the soldiers he orders to die when gains the geass is that you should only kill if you are willing to die and that was the plan all along

Lelouch the demon is dead! That shit just hits hard after we learned how he did demonic things to save the world

I love the ending to code geass it’s one of my favorite anime endings next to Fullmetal alchemist

Heads up Boldcast. The movie lelouch of the resurrection is based on the story of the recap movies, which change a few things like certain characters not dying. So if/when you watch it don’t be surprised if a few thing aren’t 100% following the show’s story. Also the Akita the exiled ova movies are pretty good, I’d suggest watching them.

Such irony is that lelouch who wanted to live in peace with his sister ended up dead and suzaku who wishes to die ended up has to live to protect the world peace

The best thing about lelouche is his willingness to forsake everything to achieve a true future. after the battle with schneizel he had everything, and could easily have spent his lifetime ruling the world. There was nothing that could have remotely challenged that position anymore. Yet, he still chose to abandon the power, recognition and even his own life to see his vision come true. His was the first attempt at true freedom in human history.

As a note I think the show runner stated that X carving girl was taken back to Britannia after the attack at the end of S1 and since she couldn't complete the command it wore off. Basically the way described is if the wall doesn't exist or can't be reached then the geass can't be complete.

The "wall girl" according to supplemental materials is revealed to be evacuated from Japan/Area 11 at the end of Season 1. She then goes insane from trying, every day, to get to Japan from Britannia (North America). She winds up in an institution

fyi, the movie is an alt universe, so its not so much a direct sequel as it is a "what if?"scenario.

The best ending of all anime.

Thank you Karsen and Lindesy for watching this incredible anime and broadcasting your reaction to the greatest anime in history. :) I understand that many people won't agree with me and as, I see by your reaction, you also may have doubts about that statement. When I've watched this anime for the first time I also wouldn't rate this so high as the best anime in history until I've read a comment from someone in the internet that gave me the interpretation to this end. After that, when I figured out what was the meaning hidden under this amazing ending, I proclaimed Code Geass as the best anime I've ever seen. I was thinking more and more about this amazing final and after I've rewatched everything my jaw dropped from amazement. I've discovered that this show gives us the incredible interpretation that's making this show even more outstanding and many people can just miss it out. I stated lately that watching this show is like reading a Bible - for the first time you think it's really a good story but when you can see parralels and refferrings to the whole story it gives you indescribable feelings how brilliant this masterpiece is. So, what is that interpretation which I've read on a comment that changed this anime to top1 for me? The interpretation is that: LELOUCH IS ALIVE! He stole the code from Charles and activated it by his death. When I've read that interpretation I wasn't convinced about that and it wasn't satisfactory to me as it gives the sacrifice of Lelouch less value. However, after I try to understand the characters and philosophy of this show it suits perfectly. We can write a PhD thesis about this but let's just explain this on one character that is one of the most important to this show - C2. C2 is truly a tragic person. She lived for so many years as the wielder of the Code and never she's been happy. That's why she wanted to be killed and Charles wanted to use that to obtain her Code. However the true wish of C2 was to not to be dead but to be loved. That's why she received the Geass that used power of Love. Geass is the power related to the person's desires: that's why Lelouch received the power of command, Charles the power to change memories as he desired to change the past, Marianne the power to live in eternity and in someone else body, Rollo the power to be invincible as he was weak physically, Mao to read minds as he wanted to know if C2 truly loves him. C2 wanted to be loved and after the experience of her geass and after so many years as immortal girl, she lost hope that she'll ever be loved until she met Lelouch. That's why she was surprised by Lelouch when he said that "if you're a witch, I'll become a deamon". That's a really strange state to confess love but it works really well on C2. :) So, now in the end, after Lelouch code is activated, he also lives with immortality as C2 and now both of them can love each other for eternity. The proof is that C2 is truly happy in the last scene and she was talking directly to Lelouch who is the guy riding the wagon. This detail is just incredible! The authors of this show Gorō Taniguch and Ichirō Ōkouchi tricked the viewer making Lelouch such brilliant genius that is able to trick even the viewer! Of course this interpretation can be argued as C2 can talk with Lelouch via C-world but let's left that to discussion. For me the this interpretation suits very well. That's why I love this show becuase it's telling indirectly about three most important values in life: LIFE, SARIFICE and LOVE. Overall this ending is the best not only to becuase of this hidden meaning. Those authors are genius because it's not incredible what they've done in the end but also how they've done that! 1. Music - the soundtrack Madder Sky, unreleased soundtrack of Lelouch death and Continued Story - perfect combo, especially that Madder Sky wasn't used earlier in the show. 2. Conclusion with every living characters - everyone involved with Lelouch in the whole story was there directly watching Lelouch's death. 3. Tension and emotions - when we were watching that for the first time we wasn't sure if Lelouch is good or bad. Sudden appearance of Zero and sacrifice of Lelouch is breaking heart. Just amazing how they did that! 4. Quotes - from the begining we received many philosophical quotes and this final they are all reused reminding us what was in the begining. It's incredbile genius! For example: "Only those can kill who are prepared to be killed", "I destroy the world and create it a new", "The power of the king will condemn you to solitude" (also this quote proves how lonely C2 felt after those years and in the end she was not only refferring that statement to Lelouch but also to herself as she was wrong, finally finding a true love with Lelouch). 5. Reference to the rest of the show - there's many but let me point out some: - the chapel where C2 is praying during final scene - the praying is a reference as she was tricked by nun and also that chapel is the same place where she killed Mao - Lelouch dying while crowd was shouting "Zero, Zero, Zero" - Euphemia died the same way. While she was dying the crowd was shouting "Zero, Zero, Zero" for Lelouch. - Suzaku as Zero - just perfect overall and discussed well with BOLDreaction but also note that the last request from Euphemia was that Suzaku should attend to school - he can't do that becuase, as Lelouch told him about his punishment, "You'll sacrifice the ordinary pleasures of your life for the benefit of the world." - Jeremiah Gottwald - remember when Guilford told him that he had only two option: riding a knightmare or going on an oragne farm? He did it both. Truly a winner and best side character development ever! There's of course a lot more but let it be as this comment is really long. In conclusion, I've never seen such perfect ending with so many details returning and sticking together in the final. Until today I've never seen something so good and that's why I consider this anime as the best. This is truly a masterpiece worth rewatching many times! I also recommend downloading soundtrack. Thank you BOLDreaction, Karsen and Lindsey, for enjoying this show! During this final maybe I haven't notice the material tears on your eyes but I've seen that you were crying inside your souls when Lelouch was dying. I hope that Code Geass has put a sign of Love in your hearts as this is the main meaning of this incredible anime! Thank you!

Honestly, WHY did they put stairs in Nunnally's room in the first place? You'd think they'd at least have a ramp or something. Did she have to ride up the grass to reach the top?

The ending was the reason Code Geass remained so popular. I personally found the second season underwhelming compared to first but they made it up with a fantastic final stretch. I honestly liked (and somewhat prefer) the alternate ending as well since it set up something new but that was definitely not as iconic as original

Code Geass is by many considered a masterpiece. I agree.

The ending is such a masterpiece. Nunnally's words alway makes me cry everytime damn. Thank for reacting guys. i enjoyed it a lot from season 1 till now. Are you planning to watch the movie?

Are you guys gonna watch the code geass movie ?

Code gease story and characters are great but man i forgot how good the ost is ❤

Nunally’s VA destroyed me in that last scene

Would you like to consider watching the movie of Code Geass as well? It's called Lelouch of the Re:collection

Code Geass is an awesome anime

Plzz react to code geass resurrection movie

Great ending, even if before the rework they clearly had him surviving because the ending song started like 3 secs into the song (which it's never done before) almost like a quick scene was edited out and CC's don't really make sense.

Idk about the whole “a lot of it was caused by Lelouch” he’s fighting a damn empire. Aside from Euphemia, everything else was pretty much needed to free the world from Britannia.

i hope your reaction next　movie　episode

All Hail Lelouch!

U guys need to watch code geass akito no exile

React to the movie of code geass please

You definitely need to watch the movie "lelouch of resurrection" it continues story of lelouche a bit more

First anime that made me tear up

wow it's like heaven and hell compared with the sub.. no harm mean intended by saying this but.. man i can't.. nunally in jp dub really nail it alongside with the soundtrack combined.. just pure perfection in this perfect epic moment on lelouch deathbed.. for this one eng dub i just can't feel the dubber nail the voice even half as i want her to be.. smh i feel sad seeing ppl watching this version now.. but again no harm intended.. peace

for anime with astonishing ending I highly suggest Planetes and Vinland Saga. Both masterpiece of the same author

Code geass ending was masterpiece🎉 but they destroyed it for profit by bringing lelouch back giving a illogical explanation solely for the purpose of churning out more content in the next movie installation after the end of season 2

Patiently waiting for discussion

There's a movie

best ending in anime

one of the master piece.....

If you decide on watching the Sequel Movie, I highly suggest that you do btw it's pretty fun, you should watch the first 2 "recap" movies since they do change some of the events in the story. The movie can be seen as a "what if they continued into a season 3" as the writer didn't want to take the chance and potentially tarnish the show, but also had more ideas so they made a movie instead. Whether it's canon or not really depends on each viewer, I personally think it is, but some do "show canon" vs "movie canon" etc etc

Artur is master troller

Zero Requiem is the best epilogue to an anime show in current history. Can't change my mind.

Cant wait for the movie

Btw, lulu purge all the corrupt noble and officers, so Nanali and Schniezel(obey to zero) can easily take the countey smoothly.

One of the most well made and well done anime in history in my opinion. The twists turns and never quite knowing exactly what's going on is what makes this a classic. The ending as well as the movie which adds to this ending are executed so perfectly

Dang ole bleach and code geass saturday is over for now, but at least I still get to look forward to you guys going over code geass next saturday. Great content as ever you beautiful individuals and have a great day.

The greatest ending in all of anime/manga period... watching your reaction and that scene made me cry over again 😭

in the original tv airing of the final episode, after C.C. says "right lelouch?" the camera pans down shoing the cart driver has purple eyes like lelouch.

What is the favourite ship of you two from the show though ??

Eren doing a Lelouch would be very silly, for starters Eren has a bunch of followers that aren't under mind control and would be be blamed for supporting his actions, in Code Geass that pretty much only applies to Jeremiah who went into exile and Suzaku who everyone believes is dead. The scale of Eren's actions are also magnitudes bigger, it would be like if Lelouch after winning turned the Damocles onto the Federation of Nations and nuked them to oblivion.

my favorite anime, the ending just a freaking masterpiece, probably one of the best, or the best ending of an anime. are you guys gonna watch the movie? it's pretty good too

29:07 that face xd haahha

Now do the 3 recap films and Re;surrection of Lelouch

"There's a secret season 3" How did she know..?

45:00 If you seek another satisfying ending Try Assassination classroom if you haven't watched it

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I absolutely love how there were hints of what would later Lelouch call Zero Requiem even when he first got Geass in S1. His dialogue was never about becoming the ruler of the world and he predicted the war end. I like that they left the end ambiguous there that it's not quite obvious if he did die or not. I know one of the staff members later said some things but I think it was a masterful decision to not make it a hard truth in the show itself. (even tho I personally think he died there, there are enough details to find reasons why he wouldn't.) Great show and great reactions. Thank you very much for this!

Lelouche & his Code Geass (those who know, know what i'm talking about)

Lelouch the best character of all time

2:30 You guys joke about the ovas But there is a secret season 3 it’s the reboot movies and the last movie which continues the story and adds lore

All Hail Lelouch!!! This anime should be watched more then once, you missed one scene that the girl making marks stopped, there was one last sign on the wall made half. Ending song Continued Story is best place song in a scene ever, along with Silver Sky in Ars Nova Arpeggio of the blue steel. "I said that the Power of the King will condemn you to the life of solitude" "This is not quite correct, right Lelouch?" 13/10 The only two other tv series i dim close amd judge 11/10, all rest tv shows, both anime and non anime have normal scores never reaching 10, because it is 'max' :)

the best code geass memes: everything tamaki does table kun mao likes things compact the fucking stairs

Sooo goooddd. All hail Lelouch ⚜️

I like the Lelouch is alive theory and I think C.C. is in Australia at Mao's home he built.

私が一番好きなアニメ。 海外の方にも好評だったようで嬉しいです！

The code geass movie next?

are you going to react to the movie: Code Geass: Fukkatsu no Lelouch?

Tremendo viaje que es Code Geass

@BOLDcast PLS WATCH THE Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection

Best two episodes in all of anime 💯

This is still my favorite ending for this story, there are some movies (Those were movies right?) in which Lelouch survives at the end and travels with C.C., i thing this ending was way better, Lelouch needed to die by the end because like he himself said "The only ones who should kill, are those who are prepared to be killed", Lelouch never intended to live after all ended so having him dying at the end fits him better than being alive and happy with C.C.

Watch gurren Lagan next

its very clear form s2 that Lelouch isnt dead, he got the code and is now immortal. Lelouch dying at the end of s2 is a hoax

You shouldn't watch the movie and it is not a sequel. - It takes place in the movies timeline which differs quite significantly from the anime timeline ( Shirley is alive in the movies timeline just to mention one thing, she never died ); - It sucks; - It ruins the ending of the anime... or it'd if it was canon to the anime.

31:43 lelouch: ok

The movie isn't a continuation, its just a cash grab series in its own continuity. You can totally skip it but if not you need to see all the movies because they change stuff from the series in the ones leading up to the final movie.

Nunnally be stronger than Kuina. She may be defeated by Down D. Stairs, but she didn’t die or smth.

Code geass's ending is far more better then Attack on titan(Comic) ....

THIS IS PEAK