Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (R1 & R2)

Some characters, featuring C.C. (right), Kallen (left), and the main character, Lelouch (middle)
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Plot:

In an alternate universe, the world is split up into 3 superpowers: Brittania, the Chinese Federation, and the European Union. 7 years before the story takes place, Britannia invaded Japan with their new technology, the Knightmare Frame. They renamed the Japanese, calling them "elevens" and are stripped of all rights.

The protagonist, Lelouch, was originally a prince of Brittania, who was sent to Japan as a political bargaining tool. After the war, he was presumably killed. Meanwhile, he hid underneath the protection of the Ashford family, who supported his mother before she was murdered. 

The story revolves around how Lelouch vows to take over Brittania. He is given a power called Geass, otherwise known as the power of the kings. He can use it to command others against their will.

Individual Ratings:

Animation: 10/10
The animation style of Code Geass kinda makes the characters look anorexic. All the characters have thin and long limbs, with pointy faces. This kind of threw me off at the beginning because it had a different art style. I quickly grew fond of it and now I actually like it because of its uniqueness.

Plot: 10/10
You could say that Code Geass doesn't have a plot. What it does is alternate between side stories and the main story line. However, it does a great job of leaving the viewer with the unexpected twists, which will keep you hungry for more.

Characters: 10/10
Aside from Baccano!, Code Geass has one of the most diverse casts of characters I have ever seen. It's got everything from the typical lolita to main characters with stupid idealism (hey Suzaku what's up). Although most of them aren't given a good background, the ones that matter are better explained. Also, Lelouch's background is one of the most detailed I have ever seen.

Sound: 10/10

The music does a great job of keeping you in the mood for epic things to come. The sound effects aren't overly obnoxious and do a pretty good job of keeping it real.

Enjoyment: 10/10

I have enjoyed this series more than any anime I have ever watched. The series gets a little weak in the second half of the first season and the first half of the second season, but that means that it does a good job of keeping you entertained for the parts that matter, which are the beginning and end.

Overall Rating:

10/10