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Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2: The Wyvern Divided
The war between Euro Britannia and the European Union continues. New orders are given to the W-0 Unit. To land in the middle of the enemy territory as a diversion. The pilots of the W-0 Unit consist only of the commanding officer, Leila, the only surviving Japanese from their last battle, Akito, and the three that escaped from the Eleven ghettos and lived in the underworld, Ryou, Yukiya, and Ayano. With everyone holding their respective expectations, the operation moves forward. On the other side in Euro Britannia, Shin, who made his benefactor commit suicide with the mysterious power of “Geass”, is appointed the leader of the Knights of St. Michael. As Shin steadily advances for the sake of his own ambition, he and his subordinates in the Ashura squad are given orders to deploy. The one that lives in order to fight, and the one that fights in order to live.
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Plot Summary
In the midst of the European war, Akito Hyuga and his fellow members of the Euro Britannia resistance force, W-0, are tasked with a dangerous mission. They must pilot experimental Knightmare Frames against the overwhelming forces of the Britannian military. Facing betrayal and internal strife, the team must overcome their own limitations and the enemy's superior numbers to survive and achieve their objective.
Critical Reception
As part of the Code Geass franchise, 'The Wyvern Divided' was generally well-received by fans for its continued exploration of the series' intricate plot and its dynamic mecha action. While some viewers found the pacing of the OVA format to be somewhat rushed, the animation quality and character development were often praised, maintaining the high standards set by its predecessors.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its continuing high-quality animation and intense mecha battles.
The narrative, while engaging for fans, can feel condensed due to the OVA format.
Continues to expand the lore of the Code Geass universe effectively.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this particular OVA episode is not widely aggregated, but general audience reception within the Code Geass fandom leans positive, appreciating the continuation of the series' signature blend of strategy and action.
Fun Fact
The 'Akito the Exiled' OVA series was originally planned as a set of five episodes, with 'The Wyvern Divided' being the second installment released.
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