This article is dedicated in loving memory to Takahiro Kimura, one of the greatest character designers of all time.
If I had to pick the show with the best character designs, it would have to be Code Geass. I've never seen another show with better designs than Code Geass. Takahiro Kimura was a master at creating some of the most memorable, stylish and appealing designs that there has ever been. His designs were so beautiful that I believe that his work deserves to be displayed in museums.
Code Geass is a show with brilliant writing, lovely music, and some of the greatest characters in all of anime. Takahiro Kimura's amazing designs help make the show even better. It's my honor and pleasure to look over his greatest designs.
10. Prince Clovis
When it comes to members of royalty, Clovis was certainly one of the most stylish ones. From his slick appearance to his eloquent way of dressing, Clovis was quite the charming prince. His very expressive face and movements made him stand out as one of the show's more memorable antagonists.
9. Empress Marianne
Marianne was Lelouch's mother. Since the show is about Lelouch avenging Marianne's death, Marianne doesn't have a lot of screentime. However, the screentime that she did get proved that she was one of the most beautiful mothers in all of anime. Marianne was a very unique individual whose impact on the world continues to leave an impact on the other characters. This is reflected through her amazing design.
8. Villetta Nu
Villetta is a character that changes a lot throughout the show. At times, she can be cold, sneaky and antagonistic, but she also has a lovable, sweet design. Capturing the different sides of Villetta's personality is no easy task, but her brilliant, expressive design helps make each aspect of her personality stand out. As an antagonistic character, she looks quite cool. However, it's her happier moments that truly make her stand out as something special.
7. Suzaku Kururugi
Suzaku serves as both Lelouch's friend and rival. While Lelouch sees himself as a bad boy, Suzaku tries to be a more traditional hero. In reality, Suzaku is closer to be an anti-hero than he'd care to admit, but that's a story for a different day. As Lelouch's more strait-laced counterpart, Suzaku's design gives him the appearance of a handsome hero. While Lelouch is known to look gloomy and aloof, Suzaku likes to smile and look friendly. Suzaku's different way of looking and acting serves as a great contrast to how Lelouch looks and acts.
6. Shirley Fenette
There are very few characters in anime that act and look as adorable as Shirley. Shirley is arguably the cutest, sweetest character in the Code Geass universe. This is reflected through her adorable appearance. It's hard not to be filled with joy and glee whenever she graces the screen with her lovely presence. Shirley may not get as many opportunities to dress as fancily as the other characters, but even when dressed plainly, her adorable design makes her stand out as one of the most appealing characters in the franchise.
5. Lloyd Asplund
As soon as I saw Lloyd, I became intrigued by him. A lot of that has to do with his incredible designs. Lloyd serves as the mad scientist of the Code Geass universe. Mad scientists tend to have memorable, unique designs. I can't think of a single scientist that has a better design than Lloyd. His scientist outfit is a wonderful sight to look at. In addition to dressing well, Lloyd is an incredibly charming character that has an amazing design.
4. Princess Cornelia
Cornelia is one of the most stylish princesses of all time. As the leader of a military group, Cornelia dresses more practically than the show's other princesses, but at the same time, her outfits and overall appearance are a visual treat. Her purple hair, lipstick and costume are amazing sights. Cornelia is a character that knows how to look dazzling even while fighting enemies on the battlefield. As for her expressions, she has some of the most memorable expressions in all of fiction. In the show's 25th episode, Cornelia gives out a bunch of villainous grins in a row. I've never seen an antagonist than can smile as well as her.
3. C. C.
C. C. is one of the coolest female characters in all of anime. Her coolness is reflected through her awesome design. From her green hair to her deadpan expressions, C. C. is a character that quickly draws attention with her unique appearance. She is initially clad in a straitjacket, which goes along with her mysterious, elusive nature. As the series goes along, her outfits become more stylish and appealing. C. C. is a character that's known for her stoic nature, but when she smiles, it's a beautiful thing to witness. Whether her smiles are genuine or smug, C. C. knows how to give out a memorable grin.
2. Prince Schneizel
Out of Emperor Charles's many kids, Schneizel is the second oldest. Schneizel's older brother, Odysseus, is a very passive, lazy character, so if anybody were to inherit the throne, it would likely be Schneizel. Schneizel certainly has the look of a high-ranking member of royalty. I can't think of a single prince that dresses more appealingly than he does. With his gorgeous outfit and handsome appearance, Schneizel is one of the most beautiful men to ever grace the world of anime. Along with his sooth way of speaking and acting, Schneizel takes eloquence to a whole new level.
1. Lelouch Lamperouge (Zero)
Along with Bill Finger's Batman, Lelouch has one of the top two best designs that I've ever seen for a male protagonist. Lelouch's design is something truly special. Lelouch is arguably the handsomest character in all of anime and one of the most attractive characters in all of fiction. His anti-hero personality shines through with his cool, striking design. He's such a dazzling character that he even looks amazing in normal clothes. However, his stylishness rose up to a whole new level when he was given his Zero costume. Lelouch was already spectacular looking, so seeing him in a superhero costume is an incredible sight. Lelouch is a very emotional, passionate character, so his design is incredibly expressive and memorable. Lelouch's design is one of the most beautiful things that I've ever had the honor of seeing.
If I had to pick the show with the best character designs, it would have to be Code Geass. I've never seen another show with better designs than Code Geass. Takahiro Kimura was a master at creating some of the most memorable, stylish and appealing designs that there has ever been. His designs were so beautiful that I believe that his work deserves to be displayed in museums.
Code Geass is a show with brilliant writing, lovely music, and some of the greatest characters in all of anime. Takahiro Kimura's amazing designs help make the show even better. It's my honor and pleasure to look over his greatest designs.
10. Prince Clovis
When it comes to members of royalty, Clovis was certainly one of the most stylish ones. From his slick appearance to his eloquent way of dressing, Clovis was quite the charming prince. His very expressive face and movements made him stand out as one of the show's more memorable antagonists.
9. Empress Marianne
Marianne was Lelouch's mother. Since the show is about Lelouch avenging Marianne's death, Marianne doesn't have a lot of screentime. However, the screentime that she did get proved that she was one of the most beautiful mothers in all of anime. Marianne was a very unique individual whose impact on the world continues to leave an impact on the other characters. This is reflected through her amazing design.
8. Villetta Nu
Villetta is a character that changes a lot throughout the show. At times, she can be cold, sneaky and antagonistic, but she also has a lovable, sweet design. Capturing the different sides of Villetta's personality is no easy task, but her brilliant, expressive design helps make each aspect of her personality stand out. As an antagonistic character, she looks quite cool. However, it's her happier moments that truly make her stand out as something special.
7. Suzaku Kururugi
Suzaku serves as both Lelouch's friend and rival. While Lelouch sees himself as a bad boy, Suzaku tries to be a more traditional hero. In reality, Suzaku is closer to be an anti-hero than he'd care to admit, but that's a story for a different day. As Lelouch's more strait-laced counterpart, Suzaku's design gives him the appearance of a handsome hero. While Lelouch is known to look gloomy and aloof, Suzaku likes to smile and look friendly. Suzaku's different way of looking and acting serves as a great contrast to how Lelouch looks and acts.
6. Shirley Fenette
There are very few characters in anime that act and look as adorable as Shirley. Shirley is arguably the cutest, sweetest character in the Code Geass universe. This is reflected through her adorable appearance. It's hard not to be filled with joy and glee whenever she graces the screen with her lovely presence. Shirley may not get as many opportunities to dress as fancily as the other characters, but even when dressed plainly, her adorable design makes her stand out as one of the most appealing characters in the franchise.
5. Lloyd Asplund
As soon as I saw Lloyd, I became intrigued by him. A lot of that has to do with his incredible designs. Lloyd serves as the mad scientist of the Code Geass universe. Mad scientists tend to have memorable, unique designs. I can't think of a single scientist that has a better design than Lloyd. His scientist outfit is a wonderful sight to look at. In addition to dressing well, Lloyd is an incredibly charming character that has an amazing design.
4. Princess Cornelia
Cornelia is one of the most stylish princesses of all time. As the leader of a military group, Cornelia dresses more practically than the show's other princesses, but at the same time, her outfits and overall appearance are a visual treat. Her purple hair, lipstick and costume are amazing sights. Cornelia is a character that knows how to look dazzling even while fighting enemies on the battlefield. As for her expressions, she has some of the most memorable expressions in all of fiction. In the show's 25th episode, Cornelia gives out a bunch of villainous grins in a row. I've never seen an antagonist than can smile as well as her.
3. C. C.
C. C. is one of the coolest female characters in all of anime. Her coolness is reflected through her awesome design. From her green hair to her deadpan expressions, C. C. is a character that quickly draws attention with her unique appearance. She is initially clad in a straitjacket, which goes along with her mysterious, elusive nature. As the series goes along, her outfits become more stylish and appealing. C. C. is a character that's known for her stoic nature, but when she smiles, it's a beautiful thing to witness. Whether her smiles are genuine or smug, C. C. knows how to give out a memorable grin.
2. Prince Schneizel
Out of Emperor Charles's many kids, Schneizel is the second oldest. Schneizel's older brother, Odysseus, is a very passive, lazy character, so if anybody were to inherit the throne, it would likely be Schneizel. Schneizel certainly has the look of a high-ranking member of royalty. I can't think of a single prince that dresses more appealingly than he does. With his gorgeous outfit and handsome appearance, Schneizel is one of the most beautiful men to ever grace the world of anime. Along with his sooth way of speaking and acting, Schneizel takes eloquence to a whole new level.
1. Lelouch Lamperouge (Zero)
Along with Bill Finger's Batman, Lelouch has one of the top two best designs that I've ever seen for a male protagonist. Lelouch's design is something truly special. Lelouch is arguably the handsomest character in all of anime and one of the most attractive characters in all of fiction. His anti-hero personality shines through with his cool, striking design. He's such a dazzling character that he even looks amazing in normal clothes. However, his stylishness rose up to a whole new level when he was given his Zero costume. Lelouch was already spectacular looking, so seeing him in a superhero costume is an incredible sight. Lelouch is a very emotional, passionate character, so his design is incredibly expressive and memorable. Lelouch's design is one of the most beautiful things that I've ever had the honor of seeing.
