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At first glance, the mecha designs in bothGundamandCode Geasscould look strangely similar with sleek lines, and a futuristic aesthetic. Both have intricate metallic parts and specialized weapons attached to their body and even have wings which make them relatively look identical.
Yet upon closer inspection, one can notice the most critical difference in their overall appearances. In fact, this has to do deeply with the theme ofCode Geassitself and especially with its exploration of a rather darker theme, i.e. terrorism! Which also has moral connotations attached to it.
Code Geassmechs are quite smaller than those inGundam!
In a recent interview, the producer of the newCode Geass: Roze of the Recaptureanime, Taniguchi Kojiro, gave the fans some cool insights about the overall creative process behind theCode Geassanime series. Among the many, the most striking revelation was why the mecha designs ofCode Geassare so significantly smaller than those of its mecha pioneer,Gundam!
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Kojiro emphasizes the insane amount of size difference, mentioning the 18-meter mechs inGundamversus the 4.5-meter designs ofCode Geass. However, he further claims that it’s a difference that also serves a core narrative purpose ofCode Geass. He says,
But if it’s a 4.5 metres robot, you can even hide it in a room. So, when we’re talking about hiding, the reason why we’re using the word ‘hide’ is because it’s easier for terrorism to happen (in Code Geass).
The massive robots ofGundamare impossible to hide, but the smaller mechs ofCode Geasscan be stashed in a room. And exactly with this size difference,Code Geasswas able to present the show’s thematic exploration of terrorism. If it had been those massiveGundammechs, one can only imaginehow devastating it could be forCode Geass’narrative.
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The smaller mechs inCode Geassallow for sneaky operations, much as the show explores themes of rebellion and secret warfare. Kojiro’s comment underscoresthe careful storytelling put into this series, where almost every design choice has a significant sense of realism behind it.
Code Geassaimed for a sense of realism, thatGundamdidn’t!
Kojiro wanted smaller, more realistic mechas that wouldn’t look out of place in a real-world rebellion. As a result, it made the story feel incredibly grounded and relatable. It’s quite unimaginable to even try hiding an 18-meterGundamin a city!Code Geass’4.5-meter mechs, on the other hand, can blend in, which is perfectfor the show’s exploration of terrorism and politics.
But the things in Code Geass that are different from other mecha is that we try to make it very real, realistic, to fit the situation of the anime.
However,Gundamwas quite the opposite. The mechs inGundamwere insanely huge solely for the hype factor, and it certainly looked cool as well. In fact, Destroy Gundam fromSEED Destinywas one of the largestGundamin the whole series with a total height of 56.30 meters and total width of 38.07 meters!
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Despite their different approach to the mecha designs, both the series totally rock their respective worlds.
Code Geassexcels in thought-provoking storytelling with complex themes such as terrorism and rebellion, while in contrast,Gundamnails epic battles, impressive machinery, and over-the-top action sequences. Each brings its unique flavor to the world of the mecha genre, catering to every fan preference.
BothCode Geass&Gundamare available to watch onCrunchyroll.
Diganta Mondal
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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.
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