Top 13 Panty and Stocking With Garterbelt Episodes

Hello again. Just decided to unwind from Code Geass R2 month by watching Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt. Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt is a series by Studio Gainax, a studio responsible for works such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, FLCL, and Gurren Lagann. The series styles itself as a western cartoon rather than a traditional anime, drawing influence from cartoons from Genndy Tartakovsky, Craig McCracken, and Man of Action.

As such, it openly skewers Western pop culture at South Park-level proportions. It is also a very raunchy series. It has plenty of action, but it also has enough profanity and suggestive content to completely contrast the cutesy art style; putting it in line with Akira and Ghost in the Shell to make a case for adult animation.

So, I am going to list my Top 13 favorite episodes of the series, based on all 26 vignettes that make up the show's run.

13. Excretion Without Honor and Humanity

I put this one pretty low because of how the show gets much better later on, but it's still a great example of what it can do. The first "Ghost" that Panty and Stocking fight is a sentient pile of poo that had been sucking the people of Daten City in through their toilets. This episode wastes no time in subverting expectations for the rest of the series, as Panty's first act establishes her as a "village bicycle", and Stocking has an obsession with sweet foods that it's a wonder she hasn't shouted "FEED ME!" in the same manner as Audrey II. By the time they get to their pole-dancing transformation sequence, you have been fully entrenched in this series.

12. Sex and the Daten City

This episode follows Panty and Stocking promoting a movie that they were making together, and Panty accidentally reveals that she starred in an adult film. Panty then sets out to destroy all copies of it, effectively doing what George Lucas wishes he could do with The Star Wars Holiday Special. Like that case however, the film is then put on YouTube, where everyone can see it; as retaliation for Panty deciding to edit Stocking out of the picture. As part of the second episode, it makes it even clearer what this show's intentions are.

11. The Diet Syndrome

It was promptly established that Stocking loves sweets, and she then makes an attempt to lose weight when she gains several unwanted pounds. She soon balloons to a cross between Eric Cartman and Tetsuo's final form in Akira, albeit with Shin Chan's voice. The cause is revealed to be a Ghost that uses a fluid that comes out of her to fill Stocking's favorite type of cake, causing anyone who eats it to gain massive amounts of weight. This episode manages to cross the line on the subject of food problems back over again from being touchy to offensive to funny.

10. The Runny/Raiders of the Nasal Dark

A nose-picking craze erupts over the citizens of Daten City, caused by a tycoon called Oscar H. Genius. He promptly invites the citizens on his blimp; but the trip turns sour when he is revealed to be a Ghost who wants to use their nosebleeds from their dried-out noses to crash into the moon. It is then discovered that Angel boogers will produce a great sneeze that will rocket them back to earth when placed in Oscar's nose, and Brief, a nerdy "Geek Boy" in a Ghostbusters flight suit; has a supply ready for such an occasion. Another case of the show making a name for itself in the childlike glee of bodily humor; it rises to make the top 10.

9. Transhormers

This episode is a sendup of the Transformers franchise. Not just stuff that's common knowledge, like G1 and the live-action movies; but it manages to fit in just about everything in the franchise's 28-year history. There are parts that take off the 1986 movie, Transformers Animated, Transformers Headmasters, Transformers Vitctory, Zone, and Master Force and even some stuff on the original toys that Transformers was based on, Microman and Diaclone. The voice actors even put in uncanny performances of veteran TF voice actors Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, the late Chris Latta, and narrator Victor Caroli. Definitely a prime showcase at the effort put into the parodies and homages in this show.

8. ...Of The Dead

In this sendup of the more traditional type of zombie films, Panty and Stocking are assigned as honorary police chiefs for a day and come across a town overrun by zombie Ghosts, meaning their usual weapons of enchanted undergarments are useless. There's just something about seeing people fight zombies with vibrators that is utterly hilarious and over-the-top.

7.  High School Nudical

A "lingerie run" (a fun run with the participants doing so in their underwear) is taking place one night at Daten High School, and Panty and Stocking participate (as well as an unwilling Brief) at the moment an "underwear connoisseur" Ghost arrives to gobble up the skivvies of the students. With their weapons on the fritz, Panty and Stocking are forced to improvise with the students' chonies, with varying degrees of success and an ending of underwear falling from the sky.

6. Vomiting Point

This is an episode that a lot of people remember when they talk about this series. It doesn't feature Panty and Stocking all that much, it mostly focuses on a salaryman in Little Tokyo, which neighbors Daten City. That alone is a factor in people talking about this episode, but it also bears a more realistic art style; in line with the work of the late Satoshi Kon and Studio 4-C. It also bears similarities with the Powerpuff Girls episode "Town and Out", where the girls move to a more realistic city; and the fourth episode of Gurren Lagann, which had a different lead animator then the bulk of the series and looked rougher and more simplistic as a result. Both that Gurren Lagann episode and this one caused many fans to remember the episode well. Some reacted negatively to this episode, but I enjoyed it enough, much like the aforementioned Gurren Lagann episode, to include it in this list.

5. Les Diaboliques

This was the point when the show truly got good, as it is when Demon Sisters Scanty and Kneesocks were introduced. With a pair of recurring villains now in place, Panty and Stocking would now have a pair to compete against. They fight back against the rules Scanty and Kneesocks attempt to put in place, and clash with them for the remainder of the show. It was also the point where it truly found its balance between pop culture references, humor, and action.

4. 1 Angry Ghost

This episode centers around Panty and Stocking being accused of murdering a Ghost called Mr. Husband, as his wife Mrs. Wife mourns. They are brought on a game show called Judgment Day to stand trial for their offense. The episode is also largely drawn in that sort of "off-model for the sake of conveying emotion" art style, and I like it that way. There is also a monkey lawyer who gets an intelligence boost into a Phoenix Wright clone. It's just an all-around creative experience.

3. Ghost: The Phantom of Daten City

Stocking, looking for love, comes across a Ghost who is a boorish, unkempt slob. Naturally, she is smitten with him, and they hit it off. This episode is largely a sendup of the 1990 film Ghost, and the vocal performance of the Ghost resembles that of Patrick Swayze, who sadly lost a battle with pancreatic cancer in 2009. The episode comes off having a very touching subtext to it, as rather than be destroyed in the traditional live-action explosion, the Ghost is allowed to rest in peace and rise to the afterlife instead.

2. Once Upon a Time in Garterbelt

This episode revolves around Panty and Stocking wondering about Garterbelt, given how he always frowns upon their doings. They sneak into his room and discover his diary, which tells of him once being a drug lord before being forced to live throughout recorded history until he agreed to become a missionary for God. It manages to be a good look at the man's life, throughout centuries of space and time; drawn in a sort of UPA/Jay Ward/Hanna-Barbera style to boot. Even so, Panty and Stocking fall asleep throughout Garterbelt's tale; making a humorous end to his story.

1. Nothing to Room

I know what you all are thinking. "One of the last episodes?" "The one where it's just the girls sitting in a room for 15 minutes, waiting for dinner?" My answer is, yes. Yes it is. There is something that is referred to as a bottle episode,  when a TV series makes an episode on existing sets with just the actors on hand to keep costs down. In a sense, they managed to make the episode very funny and well-animated; even with something as simple as focusing on one shot in their living room. There are some people who can make reading out of the phone book funny. This is what has been done with Nothing to Room. It produced, in my opinion, the best episode of the series.

So that's my list. I am working on getting the DVD Funimation put out, which includes all the episodes both dubbed and subtitled. As for what I'll do for my next recap: I'll have to think about it. I have something in mind, but I will probably have to watch it again to make sure it will be an entertaining read. Right now, I must get some sleep.

Recap: Counterattack at the Gallows

Hello again, and welcome to the conclusion of Code Geass R2 month. When we

last left the series: The United States of Japan have plans for aggressive expansion. Rolo's

Geass can stop time. CC is helping Lelouch to play people around him for fools. A shopping

center was part of an attack. Now we get to the last recap of this series for a while, with

“Counterattack at the Gallows.”

We get yet another review over what has been going on so far. If people aren't smart

enough to follow this anime, then Sunrise and Clamp should not accommodate them. Just leave

it to viewers who won't poke at rattlesnakes in the desert.

I'm done with this cheesy and inappropriate theme song for now. It has brought me

so much displeasure this month. I'm just putting on something else.

I'm also seeing the last of these gunmetal gray title cards for a while. Anyone who's

read this blog should know by now that uncreative title card art is a pet peeve of mine.

We open on a rainy day in Area 11. Be sure to watch out for Tamaki and Kyoya in this

weather. They tend to get very eager. Enter Rolo.

Rolo. Must- resist- urge- to- squee. Type- at- normal- rate.

In a flash of red, and a spray of blood, Rolo kills people among him. He used his Geass

to kill people, even as a child. That's really creepy.

Rolo goes into an inner monologue about how many times he's killed; using phrases

like “No one counts how many times they've brushed their teeth or eaten.” Sorry, you lost

your right to be profound when you started handing out Geasses like they're going out of style,

and they just might be.

He spends the first minute or so of the episode rattling off about all the people he's

killed. You know, Rolo, being a serial killer isn't something to be proud of. It had to be this

episode where I'm dealing with the next Charles Manson.

The scene ends on an image of Rolo in an implant chair, being analyzed about his

abilities prior to being planted as Lelouch's brother.

I knew the Screaming Monkey Medical Research Center was desperate for applicants, but Holy Crap, man!

We then cut to Lelouch and Rolo still at the standoff that they were at the previous episode. Lelouch was watching the clock, and noting that Rolo's Geass has a time limit.

Yes. He has a time limit to stop time. And a range. You know, it's not just that more people

have Geasses that ruins this series. It's that the effects and limits on them are more arbitrary.

Lelouch talks with Rolo about how the Empire wants CC. He goes on to say that he

can deliver CC, or “String CC along,” as he puts it. He also goes on to say that he can provide

hope. Keep in mind that I'm describing an abridged version of events. I've been sitting here for

3 minutes. We still have 20 minutes to go.

We cut to Kallen in the Chinese Federation building, remarking it was better than before; because she's wearing clothes. Of course it's better you're wearing clothes. If you don't

wear clothes, you'll get arrested. She and CC are putting together guns and talking about the

conflict. Six minutes in, and they're trying to have ethical dilemmas when they no longer have

the clout to do so.

After a brief moment where Li Xingke speaks with them, we cut to Lelouch on the

train with Rivalz, going to reclaim the motorcycle that he stole in the first episode. Apart from

yet another Pizza Hut product placement, Lelouch goes on about the execution of his comrades.

It's another one of those days where he just doesn't care. Jun Fukuyama, don't wast your time

on this series. It's not worth it.

It's also revealed that Rolo killed even more informants after the last one he did. That is

really stupid. We then see all the Black Knights set up to be executed. It must be cold to

have the convicted out in the open like that. Fall just started, what if it rains?

The word go has been given for the execution, and Guilford is delivering the confirmation of it. He says the execution is to put on a show for the cameras. Maybe people

won't just tune in to Wheel of Fortune. Are they putting this on pay-per-view?

It's mentioned offhand that Princess Cornelia has gone missing. It would have been nice

to tell us this earlier. It turns out the Chinese Federation man is a Chief Eunuch. So that's why

his voice is a form of sensory abuse.

One of his last words is about a Chinese federation woman named Tianzi. We'll get to

that minx later, but right now, Xingke is killing the Chinese Federation man. Thank you, Xingke.

If I had to listen to that anymore, I'd probably needed to have my inner ear operated on.

At the academy, Lelouch is looking up information in the lead-up to the execution of the

Black Knights. This is going to get ugly.

Now they're pairing Rivalz and Rolo? The internet is full of sick people.

The execution of the Black Knights reaches its time. This may be the highest-rated

TV event of the year! We're also expecting a big live turnout to see these traitors meet their

grisly fate!

There is a remark about how one of the Knightmare Frames has changed since the

Information Department used it. I mean, the Information Department wanted it merchandised

and in stores by Christmas. They wanted all these lights and paint apps added to it, and don't

get me started on the weapons.

Even as Guilford states that Zero didn't show up, right on cue, Zero shows up.

Now, the real game begins.  

And here we go.

In yet another action scene, Guilford and Zero face off. Zero tells him off for what he's

done as they stake their claim. Now it's time for some serious fight music.  

All of a sudden, Zero activates the Earthquake protocols that retract the highways beneath them. You just couldn't do it, could you? You couldn't go one episode without

retreading the first season in an inferior way?

There's even a scene where Zero's Knightmare Frame surfs on a riot shield to get away.

A series that was once about the harmful effects of war and racism is actually making an

extreme sports push?

Do the Dew, I suppose.

Even in this episode, they're maintaining this double standard with Kallen: sexualize

only the female pilots, and let the male ones sit normally; because god forbid a woman would

want to watch this show.

So, it turns out that Lelouch was leading Rolo on. Wonderful. Goro Taniguchi, do you

have some sort of resentment for your own series? He then says that Rolo is still his brother,

even if he was a plant. Yes, I still have affection for a brother that was a ruse!

In a word: everything just went south. The casual phone call that Lelouch is having

with Rolo isn't helping. They're even using a stock ripple effect to display how strange this is.

The other Black Knights are free, as Ougi, Todou, and the rest run into the Chinese

Federation embassy. La-di-freaking-da.

We're almost done with this. It's been a rather rough month. One of the last two things

before I leave this series for a while: What's up with Rolo's face? I know he's torn between alliances, but it looks like he's intoxicated!

It's got a bit of labrador in it! It blew the dog's mind, too!

We close on Suzaku returning to Ashford Academy in the dead of night. I can definitely

say that I'm done with Code Geass R2 recaps for a while.

“Counterattack at the Gallows” is probably the weakest of the Code Geass R2 recaps

that I've done this month. Apart from the usual problems of the incoherent action scenes,

misguided character motivations, and lackluster rehashes of the first season; it's highly

unmemorable. You can probably tell that by the fact this is the shortest of the recaps I've done

on Code Geass R2.

So, as the leaves turn all sorts of colors, I'm pulling up the Anime News Network top- rated list to show you all sorts of very good anime that got lower ratings than Code Geass R2.

Bakuman, a series about a young manga writer and artist duo trying to strike it big in the industry: 8.07. FLCL, a cult classic series that consist of just 6 episodes; and gained much of its

popularity through heavy rotation in reruns and strong DVD sales: 8.08. Soul Eater, a series

that is often praised for its distinct take on the horror genre and an animation style inspired by

the works of Tim Burton and Neil Gaiman: 8.12. Neon Genesis Evangelion, a deconstruction

of the giant robot genre and a psychological analysis of cynicism; widely revered as one of the finest works of Studio Gainax and anime as a whole: 8.21. Kimi ni Todoke, a slice of life series

about a high school-age girl learning to find love after being shy and ridiculed most of her life: 8.43. Ouran High School Host Club, a series that is known as a parody of the shojo genre, and is

also quickly becoming most anime fans' first exposure to shojo under the current perception

of the genre: 8.51. Rurouni Kenshin, a samurai anime about a warrior who now no longer fights

when he can; even wielding a sakabato, a sword with the blade forged upside-down: 8.25.

Death Note, a series about a young man who acquires an enchanted notebook and the audience

of a death god, or “Shinigami”; which he thereupon uses to dispense justice: 8.8.

Cowboy Bebop, a classic about a group of bounty hunters traveling across the stars from job

to job: 8.9. Finally, one of the few good anime I could find that I was familiar with but could also

connect with others: Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, a re-imagining of the series Full Metal

Alchemist that is truer to the manga on which it was based: 9.07.

Given the information, Anime News Network considered Code Geass R2 a better anime

than Bakuman, FLCL, Soul Eater, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Rurouni Kenshin, Kimi ni Todoke,

Ouran High School Host Club, Death Note, or Cowboy Bebop; and considered it as good as

Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood. It is here that I decided to make this month Code Geass R2

month. I have made it quite clear how much I hated this anime; so I will take a break from

doing recaps until October. I think I will take Bocaj Nosirrah's suggestion and do a list of my favorite episodes of Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt. I just need to see a few more episodes

of Funimation's dub first, so I can see how well they compare to the subtitled version. That is

all for now.

Recap: Imprisoned in the Academy

Hello again, and welcome back to Code Geass R2 month. When we last left the series,

we found out that the ambiguous ending of the first season was retconned in favor of a

moronic plot device about giving the Emperor a Geass; or anyone a Geass, for that matter.

We witnessed some incredibly clunky battle scenes despite a rise in animation quality. We

discovered a double standard of putting female pilots in risqué positions but offering no such

treatment to the male pilots. To top it all off, we found out that Zero is going to create a United

States of Japan for oppressed Elevens. Now, we move on to episode 3 of this insipid saga;

“Imprisoned in the Academy.”

We open on the information about the first season and this season so far once again

being repeated. We know this already. Do they think we have ADD?

We then get the same inappropriate theme song. You know, I'm running out of things

to say about how much it doesn't fit. Here's a song that's a bit more appropriate.

We then get our same old, dull title card. Easy, Steven, there's just one more recap after

this.

We cut to the Chinese Federation branch in Area 11 (note: I kept referring to Area 11

as Britannia in my earlier recaps, when it is actually a TERRITORY of Britannia. My

apologies for the confusion.). Zero still intends to expand the United States of Japan.

Outside, Rolo is about to use his Geass on Li Xingke, part of the Chinese Federation's

elite guard when his cell phone rings. Pay attention, it's going to get real stupid, real fast.

On the other end, Lelouch is playing basketball under the supervision of Viletta, who

is a teacher now. Didn't you always want that for her character?

Rolo asks what's going on. That's a question a lot of people who watched this anime

asked. I also notice that everybody's preferred style of cell phone is a mid-1990s flip phone;

yet this anime is not only set in the near future, but an alternate reality as well.

The Britannian army covers up Carares' death as an injury, and places Guilford in charge

of handling the incarcerated Black Knights as well as the unit of combating the reunited ones.

I'm not sure how a person survives a transport exploding and a building falling on him; but

this is the same show that had Jeremiah survive a robot exploding. We'll get to that, it's a long

story.

As if that's not enough, Zero takes off his mask to reveal it's her mask. It's CC, disguised

as Zero, using a prerecorded speech to take the trail off Lelouch. I told you it would get stupid.

I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!

Kallen is surprised at CC's decision, and CC labels her tactics as a magic show. It's

only getting more stupid by the moment.

We cut to Lelouch, Milly, Rivalz, and Shirley cooking for a birthday party. I will admit,

this cooking scene is actually kind of funny.

Milly remarks that men are usually useless in the kitchen. First, take a moment to consider that someone actually got paid to write that. Second, that's bullshit. Ever hear of

Wolfgang Puck? Fuddrucker? Bob Evans? Boyardee?

Shirley then gets herself covered in cake batter. Rivalz asks if she wants a towel.

No, but you laid on a slab would be nice.

OK, this Home Ec bit was funny at first, but now it's dragging on too far. It's been

going on for a minute and a half!

Lelouch remarks how they don't remember anything from last year, and determines

that the Emperor manipulated the entire student council's memory. You know, this plot device

was outlandish at first, now I'm certain that it fits the criteria of Voodoo Shark that I brought

up in the last recap.

On top of that, the Empire even set up a command center with paid informants in

the school. I am personally wondering what was going through the collective minds of

Goro Takenuchi, Sunrise, and Clamp when they were making this season.

There is a total of 48 informants after Zero. I think Rivalz is one of them, since he

does not act like a normal teenager at all. Yet, they don't believe Lelouch is behind what

happened in the previous episode. Just what compelled Anime News Network to give this

an 8.96 out of 10, objectively better than Full Metal Alchemist at 8.7?

The government has set up surveillance cameras all over the school, in case Lelouch

tries to use his Geass or do anything else. Merlin's beard. You know, this whole thing is

the reason we can't wear hats or hoods in school.

Anyway, the people in this group of informants are looking for CC. Does Britannia

not have provisions for Secret Witness or Amber Alert? They just go straight to Big Brother

tactics?

Lelouch realizes none of them remember Nunnally, and he just goes right back to

moping and whining. You're trying way too hard for this, Jun Fukuyama.

He also questions the Emperor using a child as leverage. Eh, teenager is kind of on

the fence on whether you'd consider her a child. She clearly held a position of power when

she was in the series, despite her blindness and paralysis.

Lelouch finishes his inner monologue with some exposition recapping the events of the

first season, and a remark that he'll have to try harder to fool people. Kid, the last time you

tried to fool people, you ended up with a cat stealing your helmet and a dead Britannian prince.

We cut to another battle scene. There really wasn't enough action in the last two episodes? They had to just shove a battle with jaunty camera work and fast edits into the episode?

Looks like Matt Tracker finally lost it.

Yet it just keeps going on. Yes! We get it, Bandai! Your robots are awesome! Please

contribute something of substance!

MA-MA-MA-MASK! MASK! IS THE MIGHTY POWER THAT CAN SAVE THE DAY!
MA-MA-MA-MASK! MASK! NO ONE KNOWS WHAT LIES BEHIND THE MASQUERADE!

We even get a scene where Prince Schniezel is overseeing the battle and remarking

at Suzaku's military promotion. The Britannian army also apparently hates Italians. Oh,

Schniezel, you and your blind hubris. Everyone knows Italy always has to be bailed out by

Japan and Germany.

Meanwhile, back at the academy, Lelouch is looking at some old photographs of his

classmates, which have been edited to reflect the Emperor's use of his Geass.

Now this is just insulting. Even if I were gay, would I settle for Lloyd?

At that moment, Rolo comes in to talk about Lelouch's absences, blaming them on

his involvement with the student council. He states that Milly likes her events too much.

Yes, she does like her events too much. She once declared a school holiday to make Bavarian

Cream Donuts. If Lelouch is missing classes, it's her fault.

The subject then changes to the Babel Tower incident from the previous two episodes.

This can only end well. Lelouch then notices the locket in Rolo's hand, and remembers that

October 25 is Nunnally's birthday. Glad you could tell us this vital information for our

everyday lives.

I still don't find Rolo that bad. He's actually kind of cute, and I'm not a fan of bishonen.

We then cut back to the underground command center, which is juxtaposed with

the school's sewer system. Where does Ashford Academy get funding for such an enormous

sewer setup? Just to have the Ninja Turtles' lair down there with the school's waste?

At that moment, an informant comes in on Rolo and Viletta. Rolo determines he can't

know he has a Geass. Rolo's Geass can stop time, and he uses it to kill the informant. Good

job. I know Lelouch used his Geass to kill people, but he wasn't this careless with it! Though

he will be.

We cut to the Chinese Federation building, and we find out it's been three days since

the United States of Japan were formed. Every time that Chinese Federation guy opens his

mouth, my ears bleed.

After a bit of inner monologue, Kallen comes out from the shower in nothing but a

towel. Damn it, Kallen is not just an object! She's a warrior! Stop objectifying her!

Guilford intends to give the captured Black Knights death by firing squad at 3PM

tomorrow. Somehow, I think people will just tune in to Wheel of Fortune instead. Also,

can someone please tell Kallen to put some clothes on? That towel is just barely keeping

this blog work safe for my advertisers!

This whole thing is so dumb that Lelouch is facepalming at it. Still, it needs work.

Captain Picard? Show them how it's done.

At that moment, Shirley comes in. Oh, Shirley. We'll get to you. She states they need

to get something for the birthday party. She suggests getting a type of alcohol. Alcohol?

You're what, 17? You're too young to buy liquor by Japanese age limits! (Note: As of

this writing, the drinking age in Japan is 20.)

As the two leave the school, Rivalz listens in to their plans, and decides to get Milly

and Rolo to follow them. I knew it. I knew it! Rivalz IS a plant! I knew no normal teenager

would act that way!

Oh yeah, Lelouch can't turn off his Geass anymore. I know, it's stupid. CC gave him

a special contact lens to cover it up. How did CC know his prescription? What kind of cleaning

fluid and eye drops does he use?

So, they arrive at the mall, and it's time for the obligatory consumerism montage.

After the gratuitous Pizza Hut product placement, their first stop is a winery. They're

really going to go through with this? Here, they'd card them till they're 43.

We also see Rivalz, Milly, and Rolo on their tail. How much is the government paying

them to stalk Lelouch? Is there really that much money in being a snitch?

Mitt Romney's election committee resorted to some pretty
undesirable tactics late in his campaign.

It's also revealed there are informants all over the mall. Just how many people does

the Emperor have on his payroll to spy on this one kid? Does he have fear of an Oedipus

situation?

Now Lelouch and Shirley are looking at cell phones. Maybe this song could help

ease the pain of this episode.  

Maybe it's because I consider being 20 like being a kid again, but I just had to

post that song. Good, we only have 5 minutes left.

Lelouch decides to Geass the phone clerk. “You will give me unlimited minutes,

text messages, and data!” Shirley is oblivious to this, as she is listening to music.

So this is that "dubstep" I've heard so much about.

Shirley then sees an ad for a cable car. There's a PDA incident in front of you, and you're

focused on cable cars?

Oh, that's right. They really had to bring that up? That incident with her in a cable car

in the first season?

I'll! *RAZZ* I'll! *RAZZ* Right in der fuhrer's face!

Seriously, giving the Emperor a Geass just gets dumber with each succeeding episode.

At that moment, Lelouch realizes the president and the others are following them. NO!

You think?

Lelouch and Shirley then head into a clothing store called Alpha 14. It sells overpriced

shirts relating to anime, video games, music, and Western cartoons; as well as some tote bags

and specialty energy drinks.

Lelouch deduces that the dressing room is one of the few places in the shopping

center that does not have surveillance. He then changes into something far more informal,

and phones in a bomb threat. The bomb is made out of a substance called corbomite, which

will level this entire shopping center in moments. There's my Lelouch! Acting like a cunning

strategist again!

To top it all off, Lelouch is even coming out dressed like the Unabomber. By Arceus'

rings, a smoldering tower? A bomb threat in a shopping center? This anime is trolling me.

Suddenly, the alarm sounds. They're trying to steal Chrome Zephyr again! Everyone

panics at how things are going.

I knew we shouldn't have tried to play a battle of the sexes story for laughs!

It turns out the name of the informant following Lelouch was Scorpion. Also, these

workers have very funny hats.

Lelouch declares he is quite pleased with himself and the things he has done today,

and heads back to the academy.

Introduce a little anarchy, upset the established order and everything becomes chaos.
I'm an agent of chaos.

Back at the academy, Lelouch is not pleased with Rolo spying on him and lying about

his life. He holds him at gunpoint, saying that the school that was once a blight on him will

now be a key part of his reign. Rolo will have none of this, and uses his Geass to get the upper

hand.

We take one last look at the Chinese Federation building, which has an explosion at it.

Looks like Norman is having trouble with his fireworks machine again. Xingke is on the attack,

saying that he will destroy the Black Knights here. Sure, Xingke. And I'll become a voice

actor for the new Digimon dub. Some ending that was.

“Imprisoned in the Academy” is right up there with the worst of Code Geass R2.

The Emperor having a Geass is already creating massive plot holes, which will only get

worse as they go along. While I admit that Rolo's Geass seems like an interesting element,

its potential is seriously wasted here. It also feels a need to continue to shoehorn action

scenes into an otherwise more relaxing episode. The humor is still not a fit for the series,

despite one scene that actually worked in that department. We only have one more recap

to get through before Code Geass R2 month ends. Until that time, I need a more festive

song to end this one.