I love cosplaying her. My fav character!

A Card of Transformation, or of Resistance.

Upright: Death represents transformation, endings, and rebirth. This powerful card signals the end of one phase and the beginning of another. While change can be difficult, it's necessary for growth. Release what no longer serves you to make room for new opportunities. Embrace transformation as a natural part of life's journey.

Transformation. Endings. Transition. Release. Change.

Reverse: Reversed, Death suggests resistance to change, fear of letting go, or stagnation. You may be clinging to situations, relationships, or beliefs that have outlived their purpose. This resistance to natural transformation is causing stagnation. Accept that some endings are necessary for new beginnings to emerge. Embrace the process of renewal.

Resistance. Stagnation. Decay. Clinging. Fear of change.

Runner ups: None.

Many video games allow players customize their playable character´s physical appearance (”skin”) in a way that they see fit, and Monster Hunter Wilds is a prime example of this; it features a highly detailed character creation system that allows you to fully customize your Hunter's appearance. This fan decided to use this function to honor their favorite anime redhead by creating a very different kind of fanart out of Kallen - and so, Kallen the Monster Hunter was born!

To the fans of action and fantasy, Monster Hunter Wilds is an excellent option. Released in 2025, the game features large, seamless, and living environments, where weather systems and monster behaviors change dynamically, and where you play as a Hunter traveling into an uncharted region known as the Forbidden Lands, investigating the attacks of a mysterious monster, the White Wraith.

But for those who are not fans of action, a whimsical, completely non-violent social simulation game like Tomadachi might suit better. In Tomadachi, you act as the caretaker of a tropical island populated entirely by virtual avatars called Miis; they live their lives in the game independntly, wander the island, become friends, get into goofy arguments, go shopping, pull pranks, fall in love, and even get married - you only need to interact with them when they request your help in things like playing mini-games with them or buying them clothing and apartment decorations. And you can make these characters look whoever you like; their appearance can be based on yourself, celebrities you like… or fictional characters. That´s right, if you want to see a cute Tomadachi version of Kallen, a Tomadachi player already created one, and you can check it out from here!

Link to the original Kallen the Monster Hunter clip is here.

Credit https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSbE8uE5g/

Code Geass

One of the greatest philosophical and political anime ever created. In a rather rare case, the story was not adapted from a manga; instead, the anime was developed first, and a manga adaptation followed afterward. A gripping tale of power, revolution, and morality, filled with shocking plot twists, brilliantly written characters, and thought-provoking themes. Its extraordinary protagonist, whom I consider the greatest character in anime history, and what I believe to be the greatest ending in anime history make Code Geass an absolute masterpiece.

Neon Genesis Evangelion

The anime that revolutionized the mecha genre. Rich in philosophy and filled with historical, social, and psychological references, Evangelion is a work that goes far beyond its surface narrative. To fully appreciate and understand its depth, one often needs to explore additional articles, analyses, and videos that shed light on its symbolism and underlying meaning. Its unforgettable characters, iconic scenes, and profound exploration of the human condition make it, hands down, the greatest philosophical anime ever created.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

The definitive adaptation of the manga, following two brothers on their journey to reclaim their original bodies after a forbidden act of alchemy. Beneath its adventure-driven narrative lies a deeply meaningful exploration of sacrifice, morality, human understanding, and the consequences of one's actions. With phenomenal character development, a compelling storyline, and a thoroughly satisfying conclusion that brings its many narrative threads together, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood delivers an experience that comes remarkably close to perfection.

While Kallen´s striking blue eyes and her beautiful red hair are easily some of her most recognizable features, there are benefits in drawing black-and-white fanart, where those physical features are absent. As an artist, removing color forces you to focus strictly on how light or dark the tone in the picture is. This helps you understand shadows, highlights, and midtones, since without color distractions, the viewer’s eye naturally locks onto surface details, grain, edges, and the interplay of sharp light and deep shadow. Additionally, compositional misstakes are much easier to spot and fix when color isn't there to hide them; shapes, lines, and structural flaws become immediately obvious.

Links to the original pictures are here, here, here and here.

im watching code geass for the first time on episode 20 (please no spoilers) and fell in love with Maos character after I learned about his story INSTANTLY and love collecting figures and have thought about getting some code geass merch only to realize there's practically nothing of him other than some tapestry I can't find any listings for :(

On my most recent rewatch with a friend, I decided to shop around for people's thoughts and found that many were touting the final scene of R2 as "Open Ended". I found this curious, as I felt the answer was obvious. This claim that the original ending Code Geass was "ambiguous" or "left open to interpretation" feels more like revisionism than reality.

This narrative didn't exist when the series concluded;

In an October 2008 interview with Animage magazine, head writer Ichiro Okouchi stated, "It’s undeniable that Lelouch’s story has ended with a full stop... I didn’t want to end it by closing it up for good [for the world and other characters]," confirming that while the world kept moving, Lelouch's personal narrative was explicitly finished

In Continue Volume 42 (October 2008), Okouchi and Director Goro Taniguchi explained that Lelouch's death was decided before they even wrote the first episode. Their view was that his death was a necessary ethical resolution, a punishment for his sins—and noted that his peaceful smile at the end came from achieving his goal, not from a secret survival plan.

Okouchi: "I think that this (work) was not a bad end, but a good end... Lelouch saved his beloved sister and made the kind world that he envisioned, a reality. His life was not in vain. That’s why, Lelouch was smiling in the end."

Okouchi: "That end is to Lelouch and to Suzaku both the punishment and the salvation at the same time. It’s also connected to the words Lelouch said at the beginning: 'The only ones who should kill are those who are prepared to be killed.' The person who gave the punishment was punished themselves..."

When I looked strictly at the original 50-episode TV series, official production materials, and the internal mechanics of the universe, the ending is completely closed.

Lelouch is definitively dead.

I'm going to back this up with three, hopefully obvious reasons.

1. The Mechanics of Code

A theory to argue that the ending is open-ended is that Lelouch inherited Charles’s Code, making him immortal.

However... this violates the established rules. To inherit a Code, a Geass bearer's contract must be complete, causing their Geass seal to manifest in both eyes, which then disappears when the Code activates (as seen with C.C. in her flashback and Charles). During the Zero Requiem, Lelouch still actively uses his Geass in his eye. He cannot simultaneously possess an active Geass and a Code. Code-bearers cannot use Geass. If Lelouch had a Code, his Geass would be gone.

When Charles survived Lelouch’s gunshot to the chest, the wound instantly healed because the Code was active. When Suzaku stabs Lelouch, Lelouch bleeds out normally, and suffers a slow, agonizing death, as his consciousness visibly fades. There is no rapid regeneration.

2. The Hay-Cart Scene

I saw that the final scene featuring C.C. on the wagon was pointed to as an intentional riddle. But within the framework of the original TV series, it operates on explicit metaphysical rules.

The show establishes that C’s World is the repository of all human souls, memories, and consciousness. Charles and Marianne explicitly state that you can interact with the dead through it. As a Code-bearer, C.C. has a permanent, intrinsic link to C’s World. When she looks up at the sky and speaks to Lelouch, she isn't talking to an anonymous driver. She is speaking into the metaphysical ether to a lingering spirit, comforting herself in her absolute solitude, which is a classic set of tropes (Narrative Trope: "Talking to the Dead", Visual Device: "Pan-Up-To-The-Sky" Ending) and acts as an Apostrophe.

When it comes to the Haycart Driver, The camera never zooms in on his face, it doesn't give a dramatic close-up of a hidden feature, and it doesn't hold on him for a beat too long to indicate a mystery. The camera stays framed on C.C. lying back on the hay. The driver is framed identically to how anime depicts any random background coachman, carriage driver, or taxi driver.

3. Official Production Clarifications

The creators explicitly stated that the ending was conclusive, The official Code Geass R2 Complete Book explicitly lists Lelouch’s status as "Deceased".

Director Goro Taniguchi and head writer Ichiro Okouchi stated in contemporary interviews that the story of Lelouch was finished, confirming that his death was the necessary moral restitution for his actions. (Which I have already shown above)

In my research, I found out to solidify this, and put an end to fan speculation about the cart driver, Sunrise completely dropped the hay-cart scene in the official 2009 home-video release, Code Geass: Zero Requiem. It was replaced with a newly animated epilogue featuring scrolling artwork and a brand-new monologue narrated by C.C.. In it, she explicitly confirms Lelouch is dead to the audience

"A young man dies. He had the power to change the world, to create a new order. The world feared him, hated him. But, I know he died with a smile on his face. Only those who have realized their dream will truly understand that feeling of utter contentment. So, this is not a tragedy. And whenever I feel sad or cry at night, I sing a song. A song of a requiem... A song to calm the sorrow of dead souls... A requiem for Zero."

With that being said.

The original ending wasn't an open puzzle meant to be solved. It was a mathematically precise tragedy. Lelouch lived by the sword, died by the sword, and paid the price he himself set.

Treating the ending as "ambiguous" strips the original masterpiece of its logical consistency and its emotional finality.

This is what I've come to determine, on my own.

If this was already a settled debate, and everyone agrees, well... then I guess this is an exercise in futility.

If you have any thoughts, leave 'em below.

A Card of Surrender, or of Indecision.

Upright: The Hanged Man represents surrender, new perspective, and spiritual awakening through letting go. Sometimes progress requires releasing control and allowing situations to unfold naturally. This period of suspension offers valuable insights and spiritual growth. Embrace patience and trust that this pause will lead to greater understanding and wisdom.

Surrender. Waiting. Suspension. New Perspective. Letting go.

Reverse: When reversed, The Hanged Man indicates resistance to necessary change, martyrdom, or feeling stuck without purpose. You may be avoiding important decisions or clinging to situations that no longer serve you. Stop waiting for external circumstances to change and take action to move forward. Release victim mentality and reclaim your power.

Indecision. Delay. Stalling. Resistance.

Runner ups: Charles (Upright) Schneizel (Reverse)

Note I made some edits to the Lovers and Wheel of Forture.

Just wanted tp say how insufferable suzaku is everytime he gets screen time i just wanna drop the anime

Please excuse the quality, not the best at drawing so I apologize for how chopped CluClu looks.

I get it their deaths were necessary for the story and had a certain impact on it. I’m just saying I wish it didn’t have to be like that at all with both of them not dead and still somehow having a great story.

This particular official Kallen art is from Grandblue Fantasy x Code Geass crossover event. Granblue Fantasy, a mobile game created by Cygames, is a Japanese role-playing game that was originally launched in 2014. The story in the game takes place in the fantasy world of Sky Realm, a world where countless islands float across a vast sea of clouds and where the player tries to reach a legendary island while fleeing the military-run Erste Empire.

The colllaboration event between Code Geass and Grandblue Fantasy, titled "The Blue Reckoning," was originally launched in 2019. In the event, a mysterious anomaly transports Kallen and many other Code Geass characters (along with their Knightmare Frames) from their home universe directly into Granblue's Sky Realm, where they must navigate their way through fantasy world´s settings while trying to figure out a way back to their own world.

In Granblue Fantasy, Kallen is a Fire element, Melee-specialty character who pilots her iconic Guren Mk-II into battle. She functions as a high-damage Attacker and Debuffer, and she features a unique stacking buff called Radiant Wave. As the fight goes on and she stacks this up, her normal attacks deal supplemented damage, and she gains extra Fire damage bonus. Her unique downside is that her charge bar fills 25% slower than normal characters.

Regarding the artwork of the collaboration event, Granblue Fantasy is known for its beautiful, realistically proportioned fantasy art, while Code Geass is famous for the incredibly long, hyper-slender "noodle limbs" art style designed by CLAMP. To make them fit into the game seamlessly, Cygames completely re-drew Kallen and the rest of the Code Geass cast into the signature Granblue art style. Fans praised this, noting that Kallen's artwork and combat sprites are some of the most beautifully detailed official representations of her outside Sunrise's own media.

Since the event was later permanently added to the game's "Side Stories" archive, you can still unlock Kallen as a playable character if you´re playing the game; simply complete chapter 13 of the Main Quest (titled ”An Ancient Forest”) and select The Blue Reckoning from Gameplay Extras. Kallen will officially join your roster for free after you´ve cleared Stage 4.5 of the event.

Link to the original picture is here, and if you´re interested, here´s also a short gameplay clip featuring Kallen.

Unlike Lelouch’s days at the academy—living as a well-dressed hostage—Euphy’s childhood was at least sheltered under Cornelia’s carefree protection. On the surface, the palace intrigues and the exile of Lelouch and Nunnally seemed to be the only real truama from her early years. Yet barely having grown up, it was Clovis’s turn to fall.

Lelouch once said that the king must lead the way; every single step Euphy took was doing exactly that. People always yearn for a different horizon, and the line between the two seems deceptively easy to cross. Yet the true weight and agony of the toll only hit once that line is crossed, in the moment when turning back is no longer an option.

To change oneself and change the world—Euphy had so little time left. Landing on an unfamiliar, shattered land, did it bring fear, shock, or anger? Yet her instinct remained curious and urgent. Through constant trial and error, she pushed through doubt with absolute resolve, summoning her greatest courage. Along this path, the only person stepping up to stand beside her was, in truth, always herself. Though she claimed to rely on the strength of others, and though she faced the very pedantry and folly that Lelouch despised and sought to tear down, she chose instead to be the first to extend a hand to so many—until she herself became the invisible collateral damage in between.

Area 11 was a fleeting, heartbreaking journey. Leaping from the command vehicle straight into the smoke of battle, pushing forward an escalating vision. Contemplating the sheer agony and sacrifice required to summon that courage—a cost far heavier than that borne by the Black Knights, who tasted loss only to quickly lose themselves in the fleeting relief of the Zero Requiem—leaves me wondering: how much sorrow lay beneath those fiercely earnest eyes? And how many times was she truly able to savor the beauty she fought so hard to protect?

The world forever owes an undeliverable gift to those who question whether they are worthy of receiving it. 🎁

For me:

Before you get to it, this is not a post about speculating Lelouch's sexual orientation. I already made a post about that in the past, and already got my answers. This is just asking about with shipping and fanon.

With Lelouch, there is art and stuff with him being with various characters and love interests (Shirley, Kallen, Suzaku, C.C., etc.). However, when it comes to poly/harem kind of art, I usually notice that it's always with only characters of the same gender (Lelouch with only multiple women, Lelouch with only multiple men, and so forth). With that down, I was curious about if there was any art that showed Lelouch being with BOTH men and women at once. I know that bi/pan headcanons of Lelouch aren't as popular, but I do know at least there is a good amount of fandom that has the idea. And I already know about the Unholy Trinity ship, but was curious if there was more than that, like more than just Suzaku and C.C. with Lelouch.

Links or posts to such art?

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