True enough. XD I found that the middle part of Eureka Seven was kinda dragged out, yeah, but then the end quickened up nicely.
But to me Code Geass will always be the superior. XD It did have great pacing though, you're right. I know some people think it was a bit too fast-paced, but I dunno, it really worked with the type of series it is.
As for the whole death thing....XDD Well I did lots of reading into it, and yeah you could really go either way, but I personally believe he didn't die. Not because I'm some fangirl in denial (XD) but considering the facts and all, it seems unlikely that he would be dead. I need to find that one article again....there was this like, HUGE essay about it. XD It really was convincing, and it showed how he really could be alive still.
Anyway, I digress. XD
I do like the idea that the ending can be interpreted by the viewers. Plus I'm rather interested to see what this new OVA will be like...and also Code Geass is apparently getting a film adaption, which will be.....interesting, to say the least.