Code Geass - Episode 2x1 - The Day a Demon Awakens - The Normies Group Reaction

[@Acorn_Anomaly]

"It wasn't me who was wrong, it was the world!" Imagine being at a point in your life where you get to declare that and have two giant mecha burst out of nowhere and bow to you.

[@ZBoy-rc8zf]

lelouch is epic

[@SlimTheydy]

Of all the shots in Code Geass that really is my favourite, it's just so badass and profound in a way I can't even explain. The idea of a Demon's knights of his own creation, descending to raise him from the depths he's been cast to, just goddamn.

[@Lucas-wj8kl]

@@SlimTheydy I didn't think of it like that but now I see it. Cool af.

[@coupdegrace2767]

@@SlimTheydy just like the idea of Lelouch changing his pieces and playing "whites" (thus making the first move) in the end of the 2nd season? Code Geass is full of those really subtle, but very brilliant undertones and themes in general.

[@SibylWhisp]

It's swaggy as FUCK.

[@paradoxhamartia7843]

Lmfao. Watching people react to 2x1 will literally never fail to amuse me. This show is simply great.

[@za-ir5ni]

It's definitely not simply great. Just the ending.

[@Priceluked]

@@za-ir5ni How can you have a great ending without a great story? Not saying Code Geass is the greatest ever or anything but you can't just have an ending with no context. If you showed someone the final episode of Code Geass and none of the others they wouldn't think it was great because they had no context.

[@dermegger7733]

I remember watching it myself for the first time and I was so confused as well. I think I checked like three times if I got the right episode

[@XtremeLineage]

I believe it was gigguk who described r2 as "a car crash that parked perfectly"

[@alabamaroaster1086]

ahaha, it really is amusing lol.

[@arlidans]

The confusion should be clear next ep...if I remember correctly. It was fun seeing them theorize like this.

[@Acorn_Anomaly]

Also, interesting side note: the reason this episode was structured so much like the first episode is because, when it was first airing, R2 took longer to come out compared to other series' season 2, and because it aired in a new more high-profile time slot. It was meant to serve as both a refresher to those who hadn't seen the series in a while, and an introduction for those who were watching it for the first time, and hadn't seen the first season.

[@Leopardstripe1989]

That is certainly interesting, because, for me, Season 2 Episode 1 really was my introduction to Code Geass.

[@TheKannibalistic]

The Samurai edit at 9:45 was pretty great

[@DiorisArias]

IKR?! So subtle and really good!

[@nsampone3]

Real life business impacted this story heavily. There was an almost two year gap between R1 and R2. The show went from airing at late night (R1) to during prime time (R2). So the blood and nudity are toned down from R1. They also had to REINTRODUCE the series to a new audience/age bracket. So the first couple eps have some familiar remixed story beats from season one for the people who didn’t see it the first time. The toy line came out between R1 and R2 as well. So there are a lot less generic mecha in R2 and a lot more “special” ones with actikn figures to buy (I imported almost the entire line lol). And Micky got it kinda wrong about Eupht and the Emperor. The Dub has him say “you’re worthy of being my child now” which could make Micky think Euphemia. But the original Japanese/Sub is “HE is worthy of being my child now.” As in the emperor knew about Lelouch. The English dub made a change to make it more vague/add more mystery.

[@WiqidBritt]

It's never not funny to me that R2 has no nudity but WAY more fanservice otherwise.

[@Priceluked]

@@WiqidBritt I was going to say it seemed like there was more nudity in R2 but guess there wasn't "skin" being shown.

[@saphired02]

They also had to work with a shorter timeline so they originally wanted to start off season 2 right after season one with no time skip but they were short on time so they skipped a lot of story they wanted to tell. P.s. I also think they got a smaller budget even though the first season was really successful the studio didn't think they could replicate the success.

[@OmikronZeta]

Many subs translated the sentence with "He", but the Japanese word actually used was 【yatsu】, which can also refer to females or inanimate objects. And there was nothing at all about child or worthiness. It sounds like he said 【A, yatsu e yariotta ka】- "Ah, the person/thing did it?"

[@WiqidBritt]

@@Priceluked Plenty of skin, but no nipples. Fanservice thrives on technicalities like that.

[@TheDarkAdventure]

"It wasn't me who was wrong, it was the world". One of my favorite line drops in any anime ever. The best part? He's right and sounds crazy at the same time.

[@SebasTian58323]

The atb refers to "Ascension of the Throne of Britannia". It is set to the date the first Celtic super-king, Alwin I, was elected by the united British tribes to battle Rome, becoming the first member of the modern Britannian imperial family. This calendar is used by the Holy Empire of Britannia. It functions similarly to the standard Gregorian Calendar (B.C.E./C.E. or alternatively B.C./A.D.), but starts half a century earlier.

[@datguy3581]

"It wasn't me who was wrong, it was the world!" The edginess...

[@cklambo]

Sounds like obito

[@labibalnehal7735]

And we like it

[@decodelifehacker3446]

3:23 they really act like a full-grown women jumping from 3 stories wouldn't destroy your spine or her pelvis for the matter

[@shirotakeda8401]

The confusion is priceless

[@chrisrodriguez2543]

The fact chris said the title the way he did, and the way the rest of the cast was so confused made it for this one. Imagine us who waited, the amount of confusion was baffling

[@datguy3581]

Yes, the fan service is kicked up a notch for this next season

[@knightofenigma]

Those C2 Fan Service were good

[@saphired02]

Idk, Thier is actually less nudity in season 2.

[@datguy3581]

@@saphired02 There’s less nudity but I think there are more butt shots or at least in these first few episodes.

[@knightofenigma]

@@saphired02 C2 becomes that Anime Waifu after Amnesia

[@ira233]

Ngl I also thought that I skipped an episode when I first watched it and was confused the whole time xD

[@rauliggynashow9092]

Code Geass is like a masterful Cy Young pitcher in baseball. In the Season 1 finale the show was pitching fast balls, things were happening too quickly to keep up with everything. Then in the Season 2 opener Code Geass switched things up big time by throwing you curve balls. Making everyone look ridiculous by how confused they are. Like a batter striking out one after another everyone is mostly swinging and missing with their new theories.

[@shockzz1234]

No matter how many times i watch it, reactor's first reaction to this episode is always funny af lol

[@Funky_Student]

Gotta love the confusion.

[@SyxxPunk]

Oh, this half of the series is the most overwrought, ridiculously dramatic, and insane second halves in anime. And I love every moment of it.

[@sadsnipermarina]

a.t.b = Ascension Throne Britannia

[@zdiegi5493]

Uhh, cool, I didn't know that!

[@Dannydarko27]

I was expecting confusion but the intro had me dying. That supercut of confusion was everyone the first time watching lol

[@noconsequence4486]

Let there be confusion!

[@randy7796]

I love how Lelouch can acknowledge that there are no right or wrong sides. It really speaks to how good guys are usually just whoever wins or whoever has the most power necessary to tell the story however they want to. That's the reason I hate Suzaku's character so much, being hypocritical in the sense that he genuinely believes that his methods and ideals without any power to back them will achieve anything when it gets proven time and time again that that's not the case. Honestly, my hatred for his character was solidified after finding out he murdered his dad for an attempt at peace and that he fights because he doesn't want that act to be in vein, yet he still vilifies Lelouch for taking lives for the same reason. We all know that if Lelouch hadn't become Zero, Suzaku would either be dead or an honorary Brit that eventually succumbed to his orders to kill Japanese. I can at least tolerate and respect Lelouch a lot more, being more of a liar than a hypocrite and not genuinely believing what he preaches, using the Black Knights' goal of Brittania's destruction to simultaneously achieve his personal goal of revenge. "It wasn't me who was wrong, it was the world!" At face value, it can be seen as an arrogant and delusional statement, but, with the context of the entire conversation revealing that both sides are using the same logic to justify their f/actions, it also highlights how differing values, not logical processing, are the real reason conflict exists in the world, which I believe is the real message that the above quote is alluding to. Whenever someone declares themselves to be right or wrong, it basically goes against the world and human nature; it represents a failure to realize that there is no real right or wrong, just different sides opposing each other, fighting to achieve their own personal goals.

[@kitasukirimi988]

“It’s been a year! It’s been a mfing year!”

[@JakeMatthews-OnLo]

6:45 and you wonder why nobody in the student council could figure out it was Kallen? Change hair a bit and place them somewhere you’d never expect and they’ll blend real easily. 15:08 Also I love this scene of Lelouch coming back with Knightmares bowing right in front of him.

[@jhomsubiaga-cabaro5715]

Zero's Back in the Game was the Same vibes when Light Redeemed the ownership of his deathnote 😊

[@elli14]

Been waiting for this ever since you told me you all thought you had a stroke 🤣

[@Vismark1171]

Atiko the exiled is a season which explains what happens between Season 1 and 2

[@theblasblas]

The Emperor was impressed with Lelouch geassing Euphemia, he wasn't impressed with Euphemia.

[@Lolo-ji9xs]

That's not how military works mikey

[@fedwyn]

Season 2 be like: do you want to go nuts? Let's get nuts!!

[@BishopTDE]

I believe the emperor was talking about Lelouch in that moment

[@In-The-Zone]

He was but they wont understand why until later, right now it appears its about Euphy based on what they know.

[@P99s-s]

everybody goes to the confusion of early r2, but the payoff at the end....oh the payoff

[@samluca5623]

"I really like this but i don't know why" that just sum up all our feelings watching season 2

[@alexinator-hh5fe]

This first episode usually confuses everyone. Rightfully so, because it's a wild ride. But anyway, Rolo is one of my favorite additions to the new cast.

[@floydland3509]

I love the confusion. Trust me we were all the same way. It was great.

[@PoPo-qp8zq]

I love how everyone was so confused at the begin XD

[@Destroyanor]

This season gets soo good can’t wait for more reactions

[@slufffyg503]

You would think soldiers trained specifically to observe and counter Lelouch would have anti Geass visors

[@unlimited971]

Not if they didn t know zbout it at all

[@apoetsbrain6794]

They just used him to lure CC out. They noted some kind of connection or they may have noticed that she was following him or something. They had no clue either about Lelouch being zero and having geass or CC being immortal.

[@BishopTDE]

Its been a Year and change in the story. Every thing will be explained in the next 2 episodes. This one serves as shock and Awe.

[@georgeprchal3924]

CC: Things are different now, I have bangs now! Lelouch: I've never known what bangs are and I don't intend to learn!

[@FreejackCandy]

We have been waiting for you master zero

[@apoetsbrain6794]

R2 episodes 8,13,14,18, 24-25 all go brrrrr...in fact, the whole season goes brrrr. Excited for the upcoming normies reactions. The hype is legit!

[@damienthegachadragon9952]

A.T.B is the calender for Britannia which means 'Assention Throne Britannia'

[@crossmariancrosscode5007]

*Guys Normies, here is the comment that you are looking for, You need to watch the OVA, of code geass, TO AVOID CONFUSION it was aired after season 1 episode 25, the OVA is 4 episodes, thank me later*

[@TecTitan]

Season 2 Code Geass always hits ya like Yami Yugi used Mind Crush on you.

[@a.a.brightraven4625]

HEY YA'LL NEED TO CHECK OUT AKITO THE EXILE, WHICH TAKES PLACE IN BETWEEN SEASON 1 AND 2. ITS 4 OR 5 OVA MOVIES BUT THEY HAVE TWO INTERESTING CHARACTERS FROM THE MAIN SERIES INCLUDING SUZAKU AND SOMEONE ELSE😉😉

[@Dertlecup]

Akito the exiled explains what happened here between R1 and R2, But it will be explained soon anyway

[@decodelifehacker3446]

man imagine after years of waiting they drop this sh*t on you and you have to sit on it for a week

[@Crispifordthe3rd515]

13:30 Markets approves of C.C and Lelouch 🙏

[@MegaKikibomb]

Season 2 hype, let’s gooooo 🔥

[@deyroj5167]

I know that you all have doubts, but please just keep watching and everything would make sense later I promise, I loved your reactions keep it up ♥

[@SleepyAppl]

Season 2 for me at first makes no sense to "oh! Now I get it" to "wait a sec who? What?" To "I am not sure anymore but okay" to "😭"

[@miguelnavata2608]

Welcome to Season 2!

[@JamesMeechan-os6sl]

Villitea's memory's were not taken away

[@RamyDhia]

Code Geass Season 2 episode 1 is the best anime season opener of all time, the masterclass in using timeskip in the most effective way. The only one that came close or on par with it is maybe Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 1

[@cesarvictorino4301]

What if Autobots and Decepticons(Transformers G1) were in Code Geass?

[@ocimsgomez3641]

Patreon should have at least inform the Normies that S2 Ep 1 will be quite confusing and they don't have to think too much about it.

[@zdiegi5493]

Nah, getting to see the full extend of their confusion is just way better xD

[@StudentOfGod]

You guys are so dang funny man lmao I love your dynamic

[@Edd211]

It could be another dimension you know, Clamp style!

[@Elsa-in2ec]

🤣two eps in once. Otherwise you really won't have a great experience.

[@efrainlagunas]

wonder how they're going to take the explanation, the show doesn't say every little detail in how Lelouch got to this point because it expects us to be able to bridge the finer details. Most of us do, but I do hear those who don't like leaving details up in the air and want those tidbits to be explicitly stated in the show.

[@Dertlecup]

FINALLY IT'S HERE

[@kcladw]

This show has the best cliffhanger season finale in anime history.... Best ending in anime history... And also THE MOST CONFUSING 1ST EPISODE OF A SEASON IN ANIME HISTORY 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nigelseawell4986]

Can’t wait for the next episode

[@maimunavenzant7581]

I love to watch people react to this episode xD

[@senbujohns4489]

Always love this episode, get reactors so confused. And they should be confused

[@amd_assassin1412]

I can’t wait till ya’ll watch the last episode of this season. The waterworks are real

[@abdullahkaanturker4656]

Guys, they literally said you were a mere bait to capture C.C. so maybe you shouldn't think like it was all part of his plan.

[@Eskimo615]

Ah yes the episode that forces anyone who watches it do a double take at the episode and season number.

[@jroldo8353]

"Filthy lying adult" lives rent free in my head. I love this show but that's some dogsh*t writing right there...

[@bakarinaclaes2323]

and that's why I love seeing reactors of code geass get mindfucked watching epi 1 of season2.

[@frikky99]

A year had passed. They said it in the show. That was not schnizel at the end

[@teedee9214]

I always love reactions to this ep

[@it1970]

Spoiler (ep2) if your confused.. Emperor used his CEass power to transfuse Nunally into a boy as Lelouch lil bro while asked everyone else at Ashford to play their new roles nicely

[@grelkie]

Yeah do NOT watch episode 2-25, just read this comment everyone:)

[@FiatLux1]

3:38 we've been drugged? 😂

[@yogainstructor4437]

Ah the slice of life episode

[@JamesMeechan-os6sl]

He did not erase himself

[@DaVinciRekt]

at least! im gonna wait all of this!

[@razependragon7472]

Thx for the reaction

[@JamesMeechan-os6sl]

It was only kallan and few knights that know he is zero of the rebels rhe rest don't and suzaku knows and the emperor knows

[@TheYoungMuTe]

Bro i stopped this episode 3 times to check if i was watching the right episode lol

[@Oscarin9910]

Yep, the first episode of R2 is a ground breaker, you feel disoriented. I don't know worry, you will have your answers in episode 2

[@druegnor1703]

Cant wait to see this season highschool drama

[@EddieDexterStewart]

6:40 Some Django Unlimited stuff going on.

[@jasonarreaga759]

Since you guys watched gravity falls, you should watch Amphibia, it's a really good show and similar in tone to gravity falls.

[@GantzIsSloppy]

12:39 not anymore🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@davidyodo24]

Ahh Yes Bunny Girl Kallen 😏

[@Diinytro]

Ah, season 2; the season where every major female character will be put in bondage gear at one point or another.

[@JamesMeechan-os6sl]

It was the real world

[@4c3fr3h1y]

Mickeys initial reaction was basically mine lol. Checking if its the right episode, rechecking, denying that it can be right, then just deciding to trust the story and watch it unfold lol.

[@savagemonkey9016]

Mmm kallen in a bunny suit 🤤 the best of her is yet to come

[@drake4596]

Episode 2 will fix everything

[@blazingocean4206]

You need to react to the movie after this season! I can’t wait for season 3!

[@henry.-.2183]

When is it coming? And exactly which movie are you referring to?

[@SuperLansde]

Rolo, baby boy💙 Susaku really liked boots all the way Roth top, uh

[@EddieDexterStewart]

Just know by the time it's said and done...

[@hakiminhanif4497]

Literally on s2 each ep make us think whats going and at the same time explain whats going on.to know more what really happen during timeskip on s2 you should watch akito no exiled a side story ova prequel to s2

[@JamesMeechan-os6sl]

He just said his life waa fake that means his brother was fake

[@Meatrose]

One of the biggest reasons why R2 turned into such a massive letdown was the fact that, after seeing season 1 becoming such a massive success, greedy fucks moved it from a late night to a primetime timeslot and coerced Okouchi and Taniguchi to rethink season 2 and make it a sort of weird reboot to cater to a new audience that hadn't even watched season 1. I'm still salty as fuck about it after all this time.

[@TheInsaniacGuy]

Funny, 'cause in spite of how R2 kicks off, amidst all the confusion & slight remixing in tone of the beginning, it still ends up turning into an even superior season to R1 by the end, lol.

[@blackmage4501]

@@TheInsaniacGuy R1=7, R2 first half=6, R2 by the end=10 lol

[@Baised-_-Rin]

Yeah ehh what's uhhh... were in the right one right? Idk wht's happening That was everyones 1st words when they started this season.

[@jamesgreene6718]

i love r2 episode 1always mindfucks everyone its so great to watch