“Lelouch gains mind-control power to lead rebellion as Zero against Britannia's occupation of Japan.”
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ
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Synopsis
Lelouch gains mind-control power to lead rebellion as Zero against Britannia's occupation of Japan.
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.
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What 500 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.99 · split reception
6.4 pts
Recommenders 9.3 · others 2.9
↓ 0.40
Running avg · Mar 2007 → Sep 2025
- 9 “This show is one of my all-time favorites and the plot fits nicely with the underlying truths of the anime, but does not overpower you by forcing the story onto you.”
- 10 “One of the best there is to offer. Story line is absolutely fantastic, bringing the world hate onto yourself, and yet in the end to save the world itself. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING”
- 7 “Code Geass has an interesting, fast paced plot with plenty of action and intense situations. Its also pretty campy. So towards the end I felt like it was a little hard to hold my interest.”
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A Tv Production · Fall 2006
Sunrise.Bandai Visual · Mainichi Broadcasting System
- Format 25 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 10h 00m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2006 – Jul 2007 Fall 2006
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-1432 catalog
Produced by
- Bandai Visual Producer
- Mainichi Broadcasting System Producer
- Bandai Producer
- Sony Music Entertainment Producer
- Bandai Namco Entertainment Producer
- Hakuhodo DY Media Partners Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor
- Bandai Entertainment Licensor