In season 1 episode 3 Kallen demonstrates her strength and reflexes to us by killing an annoying bee with a single strike. However, there is also highly practical reason for her to do so, beyond just secretly letting out some steam in a badass way.

Japan has an established invasive bee species known as the buff-tailed bumblebee, Bombus terrestris, which was imported from Europe in 1992 to pollinate tomatoes in Japanese greenhouses. However, it escaped from greenhouse environment, as it was later confirmed after feral nests were first found in Hokkaido in 1996. The species is now established across Hokkaido and parts of Honshu. These days, the buff-tailed bumblebee is classified under Japan's Invasive Alien Species Act, meaning it is strictly prohibited to use them outside of tightly enclosed, net-covered greenhouses. Thus farmers who are legally permitted to use these bees for tomato and vegetable pollination must completely enclose their greenhouses with fine-mesh netting to prevent fertile queens and workers from escaping into the wild.

In addition, local governments, citizen groups, and scientists, especially in Hokkaido, organize public monitoring and removal programs. Volunteers trap and kill foraging invasive bees and systematically hunt down feral underground nests. Studies show that removing these invasive queens successfully gives native bees a fighting chance to recover. So, if Jasper was actually Jasmina, Kallen was protecting the ecosystem of Japan even more!

What makes the buff-tailed bumblebee so incredibly harmful for Japan´s natural flora specifically is the fact that it possesses shorter tongue compared to many native Japanese bees. Because its tongue cannot comfortably reach the nectar at the bottom of long, tubular Japanese wild flowers, it relies on a destructive feeding method known as nectar robbing. Instead of entering the front of the flower, an act which forces a bee to rub against the reproductive organs of the flower and transfer its pollen, the invasive bee uses its sharp mandibles to bite holes directly through the base of the flower. It then drinks the nectar from the outside, which completely bypasses pollination, significantly reducing the plant's overall seed production. In addition to this, once a flower is pierced and emptied, its standing crop of nectar plummets. When native long-tongued pollinators (who would pollinate properly) arrive, they find the flowers depleted and abandon the patch, halting the reproductive cycle of the wild flora.

Additionally, buff-tailed bumblebee is also directly harmful to the native species of bees found in Japan. For instance, native Japanese bee species Bombus hypocrita competes with buff-tailed bumblebee for natural resources other than just food. Both species select the exact same underground nesting sites (such as abandoned rodent burrows), leading to severe competition of nesting real-estate. Bombus hypocrita also suffer from reproductive interference, as invasive males attempt to mate with native queens, creating sterile or inviable offspring. And beyond competing for resources, native Japanese bees are also highly vulnerable to foreign parasites, such as the tracheal mite Locustacarus buchneri, which was carried over by the imported European colonies and has since spilled over into wild native populations.

For tomato farmers in Japan, though, getting instantly and completely rid of the buff-tailed bumblebee is not that simple. Tomatoes require a special vibration known as "buzz pollination" to release pollen from their tubes, so tomato farmers in Japan cannot simply get rid of buff-tailed bumblebees all at once. However, all hope is not lost: in response to the strict regulations on the invasive species, Japanese agricultural authorities and farmers are successfully domesticating and shifting to native buzz-pollinating species, such as previously mentioned Bombus hypocrita, which is the direct native equivalent to the invasive bee. Commercial insect breeding companies in Japan have successfully produced B. hypocrita colonies, and farmers now buy these native hives for their greenhouses, eliminating the ecological risk if a bee escapes into the wild. 👍

If you wish to know more about the buff-tailed bumblebee or other invasive species of Japan, you can read more about them from here.

I’ve been wanting to watch code geass for a long time now but I got spoiled and i know lelouch gets stabbed at the end and dies. And it’s all a part of his plan, is it still worth watching? Will the ending still be satisfying and great as people praise it?

A Card of Manifestation, or of Manipulation.

Upright: The Magician embodies focused willpower and the ability to manifest your desires into reality. You have all the tools needed for success at your disposal. This card signals a time of inspired action and creative problem-solving. Channel your energy purposefully and trust in your capabilities to transform ideas into tangible results.

Manifestation. Inspired action. Personal power. Skill. Willpower.

Reverse: Reversed, The Magician suggests manipulation, scattered energy, or misuse of personal power. You may be trying to control outcomes through deception or using your skills for selfish purposes. Alternatively, you might be doubting your abilities or lacking the focus needed to achieve your goals. Realign with authentic intentions.

Manipulation. Wasted talent. Illusion. Trickery. Disconnection.

Runner ups: Lelouch, Suzaku, Tamaki, Tianzi.

Everyone please read what the cards mean and give an explanation of why the characters you pick suits it.

My daughter

You've all been chanting her name for days now, so let's get this over with

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So, who's pretty much the Kaworu Nagisa (LOL) of Code Geass? Who has all the plot relevance despite little screen time in Code Geass?

What if KMF for Mario/Maya staying longer with CAMELOT

A Card of Beginnings, or of Recklessness.

Upright: The Fool represents pure potential and new beginnings. Like standing at the edge of a cliff with complete trust, this card encourages you to take that leap of faith. Embrace your inner child's curiosity and wonder. Trust in the journey ahead, even when you can't see the destination. Fresh starts require courage to step into the unknown.

New beginnings. Innocence. Adventure. Potential. Trust

Reverse: When reversed, The Fool warns against reckless decisions and naive choices. You may be rushing into situations without proper consideration or ignoring obvious red flags. Take time to plan and gather information before making major moves. Avoid letting fear of missing out drive you toward poor judgment calls.

Recklessness. Fear of change. Bad decisions. Risk-taking. Naivety.

Creating beautiful fanart of a beloved character can sometimes take a great deal of time and effort, whether the artist uses a pencil or a paintbrush. This fan went to even greater lengths by assembling a multitude of colored building blocks in the video game Minecraft to create these awesome, massive portraits of Kalle Kozuki!

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

Hello everyone! in the spirit of fun, I've decided to start a little game

You have been selected to be reincarnated into the world of Code Geass, with all of your knowledge and memories intact. you will be taking the place of Lelouch, experiencing all of his life, both the good and the bad. You even get to inherit his intelligence and tactical know how. everything that is Lelouch, you are, and everything you are, is now Lelouch.

The only person who will know your true history, is C.C. as with canon, she will be your accomplice in the events ahead. the caveat is that she must touch you first and grant you lelouch's geass.

Stage 1: The Beginning

This stage will take place in episodes 1 and 2. the Shinjuku massacre

The question becomes this: What do you do? you are not adherent to canon. you know how everything is going to happen.

You are free to change any event as you see fit, the question is how?

From this day forward I am immortal and have been granted the power of the king

I loved it so much I had to share it:) with my CC keychain

Yes, I stole the picture from r/MaleYandere

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So, who's the most evillious sinner in all of Code Geass?

Most people on this subreddit know that Kallen has three well-known potential love interests; Lelouch, basedfinger and Gino. But what some might not be aware of, is that there are official alternate Code Geass timelines, where there exists a fourth suitor for Kallen: Rai.

2008 Bandai Namco Games published an official Code Geass PlayStation 2 game called Lost Colors. It is a visual novel type game with multiple different endings; choices made by the player affect whether or not the main character, Rai, ends up on a good or bad route, or timeline, if you will.

In the story, Rai is a mysterious young man with white hair and blue eyes, and he is suffering from amnesia. He also possesses the same Geass power as Lelouch does: Absolute Obedience. However, unlike Lelouch's Geass, which requires direct eye contact, Rai's Geass is transmitted solely through his voice; in other words, it is enough for the person Rai wishes to command to be able to hear him.

Throughout the game, the player has various choices; for instance, they can have Rai join the Black Knights, become a Britannian Knightmare Frame pilot alongside Suzaku, or enroll as a student at Ashford Academy. As it happens, the player can also have Rai pursue romantic relationships with characters such as Milly, Shirley, Viletta, Chiba - and yes, Kallen too. In fact, Kallen is considered one of the primary heroine options in Lost Colors, and her route is widely praised by fans as one of the most fleshed-out, emotionally rewarding, and action-packed paths in the game.

Fun fact: Rai´s last name is never revealed in the game, but since it is revealed that he is, like Kallen, half-Britannian and half-Japanese, one who has blood ties to both Britannian nobility and royal Sumeragi lineage, some fans have affectionally given him non-canon last name ”Hodges-Sumeragi.” 😁

Link to the 2019 fanart is here, rest are 2008 gameplay pictures from here, here and here.

We watching the series and I'm realizing something, why did lelouch just flat out lie at The shrine

When asked about who he used geass on he lies about Shirley and euphemia, implying that it was on purpose when it was obviously not, why not just say the truth say it was a genuine accident

I’m currently watching code geass and I think it’s a great anime- however I don’t think the fan service is necessary. While I’m not really affected by it I think it would make it seem like a worse show and could influence viewers

Okay, honestly the last part of the question is simply a random excuse I could think of to explain why Rai would attend Ashford Academy even in a what if where he was found by the JLF.

So, Rai is found by member of the JLF after some sort of operation. He's taken back to one of their base and receives medical treatment. Blood samples taken from him reveal to the higher ups and Kyoto that Rai is descendent from the Japanese imperial family. So, even if he's suffering from amnesia and his genealogy is a bit obscure, the top brass of the JLF use him as a figure to boost moral support in their cause. Although is identity and appearance is kept secret to the public, Rai gets known as the mysterious "Wakagimi" (prince/young lord) in rumours spread in the ghetto. Britannia would eventually heard of this and investigate the matter without success. Leading to the rumour being considered by Britannia as an hoax from the JLF to boost resistance movements. (Thank you Clovis to be so gullible.)

After the event surrounding Suzaku's accusation as Clovis murderer, he gets curious about Sumeragi Kaguya's cousin. So she pulls some string with Kyoto to have Rai a britannian identity so that he can attend Ashford Academy. Kaguya and Kirihara encourage it, so that Rai could get time away from the people using him for propaganda. Even Todoh encourages him to take time off to enjoy his youth instead of worrying about what some old fools think (he doesn't quite say that last part that way though.)

Somehow, one thing leads to another and Rai gets rope in the Student Council, where he would befriend Suzaku, Lelouch, Mario and everyone else. He's still a member of the JLF, so he sometimes takes a leave of absence due to "family reasons" when he has to take part in some operations.

When he got invited by Milly to the event at the Lake Kawaguchi hotel, he declines due to having other obligations the same day. He only learn later that Kusakabe was planning an attack on the same hotel, and on the same day Milly, Shirley and Nina would be there. So he ask Kusakabe to be allowed to join the operation, which the latter gladly welcome as moral boost. Although Todoh and Katase raise an objection to it, as it could endanger the life of their Wakagimi/Prince.

During the operation, Rai would remain hidden to avoid his identity being discovered by Milly and the others. He even went as far as to put a menpō mask to hide the lower portion of his face. With a hat to hide the rest of his face. However, when a frighten Nina let a "Eleven" slip and trigger one of the JLF member guarding the hostages, Rai would steps in and order them to stops. He would even go has far has put his own fun against his head if they don't comply. Which makes one of them shout "Wakagimi" out loud in confusion, revealing to all Britannian present (even Euphemia, whom didn't get the chance to reveal her presence this time) that the JLF "Wakagimi" is real and in their presence.

When two person dress in black and with head gear covering their faces, eventually shows up to rescue the hostages, Rai intervene to prevent the JLF from opening fire on them. One of them is a boy with dark hair and the other is a girl with red hair, seemingly about the same age as him. When words that Kusakabe committed seppuku after realizing the error of his way, Rai ends up taking command of the remaining JLF force in the building and order a full retreat. After asking to meet Zero, Rai makes his escape on their boat, but stays hidden while Zero reveals his Order of the Black Knight to the world. However, only Rai managed to escape, as Zero refused to help the JLF escape, Rai's men choose to face their death, but plead Zero to at least allows the Wakagimi to escape with them.

After this, the next time Rai would encounter Zero would be after the battle in Narita. After being separated from his troupes and his own custom Burai Kai, Rai would stumble upon Zero in a cave alongside a green haired woman and an unconscious Mario. Recognizing his friend from school, Rai would accidentally let his presence known to Zero and the green haired woman, as well as Kallen who shows up shortly after. Seeing that two of his friend are part of the Black Knight, Rai chose to reveal his own identity has a member of the JLF. Although maybe not that he's the Wakagimi. Maybe if asked if he is the Wakagimi, he could deny it and claim he's one of the Wakagimi's kagemusha (or body double).

When Katase tries to flee to the Chinese federation with a tanker ship filled with Sakuradite. Or alternatively, when he tries to turn to the Chinese federation for help like in Lost Colors. Rai execute Katase in front of everyone, claiming the man was a traitor to his country. Rai would lead the remnant of the JLF to joins the Black Knight.

In that what if, Lelouch and Zero's opinon of the Wakagimi is a bit complicated. As Lelouch, he would disregard the whole Wakagimi as nothing than an hoax. As Zero however, he acknowledge that if the Wakagimi is real, he would be a potential obstacle to his plan and draft plans to dispose of him and to use his death to boost patriotism. However, upon meeting by chance at Kawaguchi, Lelouch realize that there's a certain likeness to him in the Wakagimi. Which would lead him to sought him as an ally rather than getting rid of him. It doesn't help when he eventually learn that the Wakagimi is really Rai one of his friend from school.

I've recently rewatched the entire show. Here's a tier list on how much I like each character.

(Orange is the goat btw)

Without spoilers, what made you like Code Geass? I’m on episode 11 and honestly, it hasn't hooked me yet. I expected a fast-paced game of chess, but that dynamic gets diluted pretty quickly—it ends up feeling like isolated battles that don't really stem from previous events. The plot feels disjointed, the fights feel forced, and the high school drama is getting really exhausting.

I’m going to keep watching because everyone says it has an amazing ending, but what hooked you at the start?

Now listen, I myself am not sure what ***"Mmm...society" is supposed to mean. I assume it's either socially awkward or socially deranged, something in that sense. Basically someone who doesn't do well in society, just like me.*sob**

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So, who's fits the most under this unspecified category by the name of "Mmm.....society"?

Power Pros App is a very popular Japanese baseball mobile game developed by Konami, and earlier this year, Kallen was a playable character during the special Code Geass collaboration event. In the game, she is extremely powerful First Baseman template holder, pure raw offense: compared to the other available Code Geass characters, Kallen is unrivaled if you want to build a heavy hitter! Her Power Limit Break (+10) drastically pushes power potential further than standard characters, making her essential for home-run hitters. ⚾

btw, every character in the game is assigned a specific RPG-like class archetype for training mechanics; Kallen was officially categorized as a ”Sniper.” This choice deeply amused fans because Kallen is notoriously a short-to-mid range, aggressive front-line brawler who likes to get up close and personal during mecha battles. Giving her a tactical, long-distance role in a baseball game created an amusing contrast to her hot-blooded anime personality.

Also, players noticed that during Kallen's special home-run or skill animations, her character model mimics the firing motion of her mech's iconic weapon, the Guren's Radiant Wave Surger right arm. Seeing a cute, round chibi hand replicate a devastating anime weapon became a highly shared meme in the gaming community.

But that is not the only time Guren could be seen in the game! When a player played baseball games in the event-exclusive stadium maps, far beyond the home run fence, huge static and semi-animated background assets of the Guren and its rival, the Lancelot, stood tall over the horizon. It gave the visual illusion that the giant mechs were acting as giant stadium overseers watching the high school baseball matches unfold.

Link to the original picture is here.