Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - A Miraculous Birthday
Synopsis
On a lively December day at Ashford Academy, the students are joyously preparing for tomorrow’s school festival. However, the celebrations come to an abrupt halt when terrorists strike the academy. The students are taken hostage and put under lockdown as militant remnants of the Neo-Chinese Federation seize control of the school. Little do the aggressors realize that among the student body are those with extraordinary powers, including the Geass-wielding Lelouch Lamperouge and Britannian soldier Suzaku Kururugi. To protect their school and restore the peace, Lelouch and the student council must band together again to bring about one last miracle. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The 'Kiseki no Birthday' Picture Drama is a mixed bag for Code Geass fans. Some find it to be a fun and entertaining, especially if they are deeply invested in the characters. However, others criticize the nonsensical plot, poorly written dialogue, and unfunny humor, finding it a dramaturgical disaster saved only by the nostalgic ending.
Strengths
- Entertaining story for Code Geass fans
- Good music and voice acting
- Nostalgic connection to the original series
Weaknesses
- Plot makes little sense without prior knowledge of the series
- Poorly constructed dialogue
- Characters do not resemble the real ones from the original series
- Humor isn't very funny
- Dramaturgically a disaster