
The DVD version of Code Geass R2 episode 18 (volume 7) has been roundly hailed by fans as an exemplary case of a DVD release being done right – the episode brings the animation quality up to a uniformly high level, where previously some doubts were in evidence amongst fans as to the quality.
The comparison above, courtesy of 2ch, shows the changes in excruciating detail.
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Bandai has begun free distribution of Pizza Hut anime Code Geass, with Gundam 00 set to follow, via YouTube, in both subbed and dubbed versions, but unfortunately it has escaped their attention that there are anime fans and potential viewers outside the US, for the time being at least.
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Two studios renowned for their extraordinarily draconian approach to copyright enforcement, Lantis and Sunrise, have apparently been demanding anime fan sites remove all episode caps, citing a breach of copyright. Publishing fan art online is also forbidden by Sunrise.
Even heavy hitter Yamakan has offered harsh criticism of the policy, which seems to lend substantial credibility to the missives. There is also some suspicion from the titles involved that copyright is not their only concern…
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What kind of accident led to this Code Geass genderswap chaos is perhaps better left unknown, but the results are certainly interesting.
And Kallen and C.C. are looking particularly good there… And an interesting choice of pantsu for Lelouchette.
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Code Geass favourite Kallen Stadtfeld, or Kallen Kozuki, features in some interesting cosplay in these images. Two cosplayers provide some quite convincing renditions of a character who is natually going to cause problems for Japanese cosplayers…
Saya, who we recently saw cosplay Sheryl Nome of Macross Frontier to a positive reception:
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The below image, purportedly of a test from a Japanese “English” class exam, strangely includes atypical names that would only be familiar to fans of Code Geass and Gundam 00.
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Sales numbers for BD anime releases in 2008 have finally become available, and are presented here. The figures reveal a strikingly good performance for anime featuring large robots.
Unlike DVD sales, BD sales numbers remain difficult to ascertain in Japan, so the sales ranking is informative as to what releases are dominating sales on the next video format of the future…
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A new offering from Alpha Omega, this figure displays Code Geass‘ Villetta Nu in her fetching swimsuit outfit from episode 5 of the second season.
Perhaps wearing thigh-high stockings with a swimsuit is a future trend in Area 11?
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Detailed photos of the finished C.C. and Kallen Dakimakura have recently found their way online.
These were featured here before, but fans should appreciate actual photos of the final product, especially with close-ups of the more important bits.
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- Author: Artefact
- Categories: Anime, H, News
- Date: Jan 6, 2009 18:27 JST
- Tags: Code Geass, Comparison, DVD Extras, Kallen, Marketing, Oppai, TV, USA

This unfortunate image of the state of Kallen‘s breasts in the Japanese DVD and TV versions of Code Geass, versus the American TV version, illustrates that although the currently popular tactic of censoring TV broadcasts to provide something cheap and saucy to put on the DVD is odious enough, at least nobody in Japan has any serious moral objections to oppai on their screens…
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A nude filter emerges (below) for the above image, featuring C.C., Kallen, Shirley and Tianzi; sure to a popular one given the varied subject matter:
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The cast of Code Geass R2 appear gamely clad in a wide variety of swimwear, from bikini to one-piece, and of course sukumizu for the benefit of lolicon. Something for everyone, then?
They also appear to be engaged in the business of stripping C.C. of her bikini…
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