“Lelouch Lamperouge, granted Geass power, becomes Zero to lead rebellion against Britannia's occupation of Japan.”
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation
コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュⅠ 興道
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Synopsis
Lelouch Lamperouge, granted Geass power, becomes Zero to lead rebellion against Britannia's occupation of Japan.
The Holy Britannian Empire is a powerful nation that uses its military strength to expand its rule, and the small island nation of Japan is yet another victim. During a worldwide conflict in 2010 known as the Second Pacific War, the once-proud country was reduced to rubble and mockingly renamed to Area 11. However, one student plans to free Japan from Britannia's control through an extraordinary rebellion. His name is Lelouch Lamperouge, and he is fueled with hatred for the Empire, plotting to wipe its accursed name off the face of the planet. Lelouch's malicious plans are unexpectedly accelerated upon meeting the mysterious woman C.C., who grants him a supernatural ability known as Geass that makes anyone Lelouch commands unable to defy his will. Now armed with a devastating power, Lelouch assumes the persona of Zero, a revolutionary figure who carries the hopes and dreams of the oppressed around the world. He vows to restore the glorious nation of Japan and deliver divine retribution to Britannia.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 6 sampled reviews
What 6 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 3.04 · split reception
6.0 pts
Recommenders 9.0 · others 3.0
↓ 2.67
Running avg · Mar 2018 → Mar 2024
- 10 “This film is a fantastic, sentimental re-take that surpasses expectations with its ground-up animation and renewed focus on character drama. While certain events are limited to fit the film's...”
- 8 “These movies serve as an excellent, well-paced way to revisit the Code Geass experience without committing to a full series marathon. However, the decision to excise nearly all interactions...”
- 9 “This retelling succeeds splendidly by masterfully blending the original's iconic elements with new, meaningful scenes and a stellar, expanded soundtrack. While the film suffers from some recycled,...”
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A Movie Production
Sunrise.- Format 1 × 134′ eps × min
- Total runtime 2h 14m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2017 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-12036 catalog
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- Funimation Licensor