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Ichirō Ōkouchi’sCode Geasshas again taken the entire anime world by storm with the arrival of its third season,Code Geass: Roze of the Recapture. After eagerly awaiting 16 long years, the fandom is thrilled to witness what Ichiro Okouchi has in store for them. However, the series didn’t have a smooth journey, as it struggled to attract veteran fans and faced heavy criticism.
Despite not ranking among the mainstream titles,Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellionis considered one of the best animes of all time. The series is celebrated by many fans for its complex themes, morally ambiguous characters, and the scale of the overall conflict. Amid its massive following,Code Geassfans are criticizing Ichirō Ōkouchi for falling into the same trap that damagedNaruto‘s legacy under Masashi Kishimoto.
IsCode GeassRepeating the Mistakes That ShatteredNaruto‘s Legacy?
Masashi Kishimoto‘sNarutohas left a long-lasting impression on its audience, enthralling fans for decades. The mangaka introduced fans to the heartwarming story of Naruto, showcased as an orphan frequently shunned by villagers who viewed him as a threat.
Over the years,Narutofans have not only experienced the heartbreaking deaths of beloved characters but also explored the darkeraspects of the ninja world in depth.
Although part of the Big Three,Narutoarguably faced the biggest downfall compared toOne PieceandBleach, as Kishimoto’s choice to create a sequel ultimately damaged its fan-favorite legacy and diminished its lasting impact.
Nevertheless,Borutofailed to carry on Masashi Kishimoto’sNarutolegacy and was seen as an unworthy sequel due to the anime’s past shortcomings. Despite being mentored by Sasuke Uchiha and earning the title of the strongest,Borutooften faces heavy criticism.
Multiple new “Code Geass” works are currently in development according to an official statement!No details have been revealed but the “Code Geass” series is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2026!pic.twitter.com/6yXT0c2pA9
Interestingly, a recent leak has suggested that multiple projects in theCode Geassseries are in development, sparking excitement across the entire fandom.
Stop milking it. S2 was perfect. Everything else was unnecessary and bad.pic.twitter.com/ijikMqBFLg
After Roze of the Recapturepic.twitter.com/aqVb2GmFQu
Amid all the excitement, many veteran fans have also shared concerns about Ichirō Ōkouchi’s ruining Lelouch’s legacy, claiming the story must have concluded with Season 2.
quantity over quality, so tired of these underwhelming projects they have spat out.
Why couldn’t they just let the anime ending be the finale… they milking it now
Lelouch has been the star of the series because of his noble intentions to make the world a better place for his sister. Despite being the protagonist, Lelouch’s immoral methods to depose the Britannia Kingdom turn him into a villainous character.
Because of his manipulation and mass murders, Lelouch was no longer seen as a savior, but more like a dictator. Even so, Lelouch is celebrated for his noble intentions and hasbecome the iconic figureof theCode Geassseries among fans.
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Fans are condemning the creator for tarnishing a standout story and one of anime’s most iconic conclusions by adding more sequels, fearing its ruining the show’s legacy, much like Masashi Kishimoto did withNarutoby pursuing Boruto.
Code GeassDirector Explains the Pizza Hut References:
With the arrival ofCode Geass: Roze of the Recapture, many fans are revising their memory of the first two seasons ofCode Geass. Interestingly, the fandom is quite surprised by the numerous Pizza Hut references in the anime which many initially overlooked.
Not to forget, C.C. was so addicted to pizzas that she would use Lelouch’s credit card to appease her cravings. Despite its enormous popularity,Code Geassdidn’t receive much support during the early production stage.
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This put the production team under stress and even considered shutting down due to the lack of funds. However, thanks to the Pizza Hut collaboration, the show gets back on its feet.Code Geassdirector once shared insights about the team’s struggles during the anime production.
He even accepted that, although the Pizza Hut collaboration didn’t seem to fit withCode Geass,theproduction team embraced the challengeand had fun with the idea. Surprisingly, many fans were unaware of the Pizza Hut collaboration and overlooked the references, believing it was a humorous concept by the production team.
Pizza Hut Japan paid a huge amount for almost half ofCode Geassseason production, which helped the anime to continue and set its legacy in the community.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellionand Naruto are available to stream on Crunchyroll
Mehul Rolta
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
