Code MENT

Code MENT is an…abridged series based on Code Geass. Although ‘abridged’ is probably not the best word to use, since it goes completely off the rails and is nothing like SAO Abridged. It’s so crazy that it inspired a sub-genre of abridged series called MENTs or abridgeMENTs.

It was created by PurpleEyesWTF, whose channel suddenly disappeared one day because, apparently, he deleted it in a COVID-fueled fever dream.^A) Code MENT has been archived entirely by a guy (with Purple’s permission), so that’s nice. The archive channel also includes a remastered version of Code MENT, made by the archiver. It’s actively being released.^B)

Purple recently released a teaser on his new channel for Code MENT, so the series is going to continue.

I don’t really know what I could say, so I’ll just say that it’s funny, but can be cringe-y. Nevermind, I re-watched the entire series recently. The jokes get better over time, but there are still more good jokes than there are cringe-y ones. Some of the jokes in MENT went on to become more general memes that most people probably don’t know came from here…I was shocked when I saw the scene. If you know, you know.

What makes Code MENT interesting in particular is that there’s an actual plot here…that fits together. The characterization of, get this, characters remains consistent throughout. All this just adds to the comedy - especially since some jokes are dependent upon continuity.

• PurpleEyesWTF Archive
• YouTube Playlist
• Remastered Playlist
• Music Playlist - You’ll thank me later.
• My mind has this categorized as one of the ‘two great abridged series’ right next to SAO Abridged. Though, honestly, I don’t watch any besides these two…and the only other ones I’ve seen are honestly pretty bad.
• The archiver is Gilles4Prezudent. He claims that him and PurpleEyes briefly discussed continuing Code MENT on the archive channel…though that’s currently a big ‘maybe’.
  • There’s been an update, with PurpleEyes uploading a teaser for the continuation of Code MENT. I’ll write more about this later.
• Another thing that’s kinda weird about Code MENT is that it follows the original events of the series in a manner that…kinda fits. Although there are a lot more jokes and the series mostly discards Code Geass lore…it still sticks to it in a way. Some jokes are based on the original storyline directly like…The only person who shoots me is ME! Good luck trying to shoot me WHEN I’M ALREADY DEAD!
  • Obviously, it’s not a summary of Code Geass…but it still kinda sticks to the original storyline.