Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

***Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion*** (Japanese: コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ, Hepburn: *Kōdo Giasu: Hangyaku no Rurūshu*), often referred to simply as ***Code Geass***, is a Japanese anime series produced by Sunrise. It was directed by Gorō Taniguchi and written by Ichirō Ōkouchi, with original character designs by Clamp. Set in an alternate timeline, the series follows the exiled prince Lelouch vi Britannia, who obtains the "power of absolute obedience" from a mysterious woman named C.C. Using this supernatural power, known as Geass, he leads a rebellion against the rule of the Holy Britannian Empire, commanding a series of mecha battles.

## Plot/Synapsis:

### **Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (Season 1):**

In the year 2010, the Holy Empire of Britannia is establishing itself as a dominant military nation, starting with the conquest of Japan. Renamed to Area 11 after its swift defeat, Japan has seen significant resistance against these tyrants in an attempt to regain independence.

Lelouch Lamperouge, a Britannian student, unfortunately finds himself caught in a crossfire between the Britannian and the Area 11 rebel armed forces. He is able to escape, however, thanks to the timely appearance of a mysterious girl named C.C., who bestows upon him Geass, the "Power of Kings." Realizing the vast potential of his newfound "power of absolute obedience," Lelouch embarks upon a perilous journey as the masked vigilante known as Zero, leading a merciless onslaught against Britannia in order to get revenge once and for all.

### **Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (Season 2):**

One year has passed since the Black Rebellion, a failed uprising against the Holy Britannian Empire led by the masked vigilante Zero, who is now missing. At a loss without their revolutionary leader, Area 11's resistance group—the Black Knights—find themselves too powerless to combat the brutality inflicted upon the Elevens by Britannia, which has increased significantly in order to crush any hope of a future revolt.

Lelouch Lamperouge, having lost all memory of his double life, is living peacefully alongside his friends as a high school student at Ashford Academy. His former partner C.C., unable to accept this turn of events, takes it upon herself to remind him of his past purpose, hoping that the mastermind Zero will rise once again to finish what he started, in this thrilling conclusion to the series.

## MAL info:

**Score:** 8.73 (Season 1); 8.91 (Season 2)

**Ranked:** #35 (Season 1); #17 (Season 2)

**Popularity:** #13 (Seasons 1); #32 (Season 2)

**Producers:** Bandai Visual,  Mainichi Broadcasting System,  Bandai,  Sony Music Entertainment,  Bandai Namco Entertainment,  Hakuhodo DY Media Partners

**Licensors:** Funimation,  Bandai Entertainment

**Studios:** Sunrise

**Source:** Original

**Duration:** 24 min. per ep.

**Rating:** R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

## Characters:

* **Lamperouge Lelouch** (Main)
* **C.C.** (Main)
* **Stadtfeld Kallen** (Main)
* **Kururugi Suzaku** (Main)
* **Fenette Shirley** (Supporting)
* **li Britannia Euphemia** (Supporting)
* **Lamperouge Nunnally** (Supporting)
* **Gottwald Jeremiah** (Supporting)

## Official sites:

https://myanimelist.net/anime/1575/Code\_Geass\_\_Hangyaku\_no\_Lelouch?q=code%20geas&cat=anime

https://myanimelist.net/anime/2904/Code\_Geass\_\_Hangyaku\_no\_Lelouch\_R2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code\_Geass