Code Geass (Cartoon Network)

For starters, I loved this show. Great plot, and easily one of the most creative endings ever, although I won't be spoiling that. However, there are a few concerns for younger kids: The couple of drug references, the scene with the character Nina and the table (although that's something that would normally be cut by American producers), and some of the WMDs later on, as well as the position of the character Kallen when she pilots her mecha and a few other violent scenes. Overall, none of the characters are exceptional role models, and especially not Lelouch and Suzaku. If you are older, however, and like this genre of anime, then you should watch it. Some love it, some hate it, so be be warned.

One of the smarter and original anime series' to come out of Japan, Code Geass is also one of the best. I haven't seen R2 (second series) yet, but R1 is absolutely phenomenal. It's not perfect; there are a few times where characters' actions make no sense and had me scratching my head. However, I didn't care about that much because the animation is clean, bright, and nice to look at, the music is great, the action is pulse-pounding, and above all, the story is quite possibly the greatest war story ever told in an anime. I'd explain more about it, but that would just spoil how brilliant this tale is. It's basically a story of war, rebellion, morality, strategy, and the supernatural, all rolled into one. Oh yeah, and there are giant robots. Now, as great as it is, don't go around showing this to your Pokemon or DBZ loving kid brother. For starters, Code Geass is quite violent, even as far as mainstream anime goes. Most of the action takes place in giant robots, but the action that doesn't is quite bloody. There is also some of what is known as "fan service" by the anime community (sexy scenes of female characters meant to gain a... reaction out of male fans), most of which centers on a certain female character, Kallen. It's a running gag for her to be caught in the middle of bathing by other characters. In one particular scene (in the version not censored for Adult Swim), you see both her bare butt and breasts (including nipples). Concerning profanity, d**n, h***, a**, and b***h are all used sporadically with a s**t or two thrown in if I recall correctly. Then there's the issue of the negative messages and role models. Despite both actually being likable, neither of the two main characters, anti-hero Lelouch and anti-villain Suzaku, are particularly good people. Suzaku is a spineless idealist who betrays his own people time and time again. He's also against murder despite being a soldier. Main protagonist Lelouch genuinely cares about certain people and doesn't want to see them hurt, but his methods are questionable at best and completely heinous at worst. A lot of the show's drama revolves around how these two leads become bigger and bigger hypocrites until the very end, when their anger and passion for their respective ideals is only matched by their absolute hypocrisy. Neither of these characters should be looked up to. Other characters are much better role models, with the heavily-implied-as-Suzaku's-lover Princess Euphemia being a bastion of purity, kindness, and goodwill. There are a few messages that could be considered reprehensible, such as how some characters believe that killing is fine as long as it's in the name of freedom, but the overall message that racism is wrong is definitely a very good one. However, if you're mature enough to handle the content, I absolutely recommend this incredibly slick and intelligent series. It's exhilerating. It makes you think. And above all else, it's entertaining.

I, personally, love this show. Even though I am not a big fan of violence, the plot is great and the animation superb. It is definitely not a kids show or even a preteen show. (Just my opinion). It is actually rated R on a website I use to keep track of what animes I watch. There is a lot of blood, but the ending will shock you and the characters rock. :)

Honestly, I think this is an adult anime. However, if your tween can handle watching this kind of stuff and not be running around shouting the cuss words or just talking about this stuff with peers who's parents are very cautious. I watched this anime about a year or 2 ago. I find it is, again, very mature. But I watched it for story plot not for cuss words or for the fan service (shudder). I think I was able to handle it very maturely for my age and not go running round like an idiot. Parents: Talk to ur kids about handling things like this maturely.

This is DEFFINATLY 13 and up! Totally on for mature 12 year olds too!! There is only ONE scene that's even CLOSE to TV-14!! (The show switches between TV-14 and TV-PG) The show is one of the best I've ever seen!! Look into it if you can! It's a blast for young adults and tweens alike!! P.S. If your over 30 you probably would have ZERO interest in it.

I think it's a bloody awesome show. Plot is great, character development is fantastic and all.. It's a show for the whole family! Lelouch is a great role model, just like C.C and the other characters. The only jerk is probably the emperor

This is a complex series from the makers of the popular Gundam series, it is mainly targeted at teenagers or older, main issues include the violence where bloodshed is common, but not featured in every episode, sexual content is mostly due to partial nudity (in a few episodes, mainly featuring the female characters in a spring or shower, and main character Lelouch taking a shower) and light innuendo, language is mild, so overall this show should be rated TV14, but a few can get away with a TVPG rating

"terrorism" is seen as bluffs and killing SOLDIERS thats not terrorism it is war stupid suzaku, lelouch does not kill innocent people(on purpose) if you listen to everything suzaku says in this show you will think all laws(unjust or not!) should be followed to the letter you wouldnt live