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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

Original title: Kôdo Giasu: Hangyaku no Rurûshu
  • TV Series
  • 2006–2008
  • 13
  • 24m
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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006)
After being given a mysterious power to control others, an outcast prince becomes the masked leader of the rebellion against an all powerful empire.
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After being given a mysterious power to control others, an outcast prince becomes the masked leader of the rebellion against an all-powerful empire.After being given a mysterious power to control others, an outcast prince becomes the masked leader of the rebellion against an all-powerful empire.After being given a mysterious power to control others, an outcast prince becomes the masked leader of the rebellion against an all-powerful empire.

  • Creators
    • Gorô Taniguchi
    • Ichirô Ôkouchi
  • Stars
    • Jun Fukuyama
    • Takahiro Sakurai
    • Johnny Yong Bosch
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    94K
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    POPULARITY
    612
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    • Creators
      • Gorô Taniguchi
      • Ichirô Ôkouchi
    • Stars
      • Jun Fukuyama
      • Takahiro Sakurai
      • Johnny Yong Bosch
    • 228User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #130
    • Awards
      • 4 wins total

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    Jun Fukuyama
    Jun Fukuyama
    • Lelouch Lamperouge…
    • 2006–2012
    Takahiro Sakurai
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    • Suzaku Kururugi…
    • 2006–2012
    Johnny Yong Bosch
    Johnny Yong Bosch
    • Lelouch Lamperouge
    • 2006–2008
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    • C.C.…
    • 2006–2012
    Ami Koshimizu
    • Kallen Stadtfeld…
    • 2006–2012
    Yuri Lowenthal
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    • Suzaku Kururugi…
    • 2006–2008
    Kate Higgins
    Kate Higgins
    • C.C.…
    • 2006–2008
    Karen Strassman
    Karen Strassman
    • Kallen Stadtfeld
    • 2006–2008
    Brian Beacock
    Brian Beacock
    • Rivalz Cardemonde
    • 2006–2008
    Noriaki Sugiyama
    Noriaki Sugiyama
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    • 2006–2012
    Tetsu Shiratori
    Tetsu Shiratori
    • Lloyd Asplund…
    • 2006–2012
    Akeno Watanabe
    • Villetta Nu…
    • 2006–2012
    Liam O'Brien
    Liam O'Brien
    • Lloyd Asplund
    • 2006–2008
    Sayaka Ôhara
    • Milly Ashford…
    • 2006–2012
    Kikuko Inoue
    Kikuko Inoue
    • Cecile Croomy…
    • 2006–2012
    Mitsuaki Madono
    • Kaname Ohgi…
    • 2006–2008
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    • Kaname Ohgi
    • 2006–2008
    Deborah Sale Butler
    • Cecile Croomy
    • 2006–2008
    • Creators
      • Gorô Taniguchi
      • Ichirô Ôkouchi
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    Reviewers say 'Code Geass' is acclaimed for its complex themes, well-developed characters, and high-quality animation. The show is praised for its engaging plot and impactful soundtrack. However, it faces criticism for clichés, fan service, and pacing issues. Some find the plot predictable and character development lacking, while others appreciate its philosophical depth and emotional storytelling. Comparisons to 'Death Note' and 'Fullmetal Alchemist' yield mixed opinions. Despite criticisms, 'Code Geass' is widely regarded as essential viewing for anime enthusiasts.
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    9bschiranth

    If it is wrong to be powerless,does having power make you right??

    First thing i would like to ask? y the hell r there only 17 reviews in IMDb for this awesome show?!while things like pokemon and twilight get thousands of reviews!

    I only had to watch the first episode to discover that i am going to be spending the rest of my free time watching this. Yes...this show is very addictive. At the end of every episode there is a twist or something to look forward to the next episode.The story and writing is simply top notch

    The best part of this anime is the moral decisions the protagonists makes right or wrong ..good or evil ??its all in the persons perspective.Another best part of this show is the music which just fits so well with the superb dialogues.English voice acting was very very good.

    The strategies employed in this show remind me of death note but this show is different in its own kind.Not just the brilliant story with twists , even the emotions that get evoked in you in some episodes is just so good..

    Enough said..just go and watch this awesome show of 50 episodes to get your mind blown and heart fulfilled...
    Ysquare

    Excels in all areas

    Code Geass is set in an alternate universe, after Japan's conquest by the Holy Britannian Empire, with their powerful new robot weapons, the Knightmare Frames, stripping Japan and its citizens of all rights and freedoms and renaming the country Area 11. Lelouch is a Britannian prince who gave up his right to the throne after his mother was murdered, and has vowed to destroy his father, the Emperor, and Britannia. He gains the ability through the mysterious power of the Geass, granted by the mysterious girl C.C., becoming the leader of the resistance movement 'The Black Knights' to fulfill his two wishes: to seek revenge for his mother and to construct a world in which his beloved sister Nunnally can live happily.

    But beware, this is only a short outline of what the two seasons of Code Geass are about. Is this really one of the best anime series ever made (if not the best)? I certainly do believe so, because it does excel in all areas. It is a character driven series first and foremost, and here it makes no mistakes. There are absolutely NO STEREOTYPES to be found in Code Geass. All characters are as real as it gets. This is were most anime series fail, but character development is this series best feature. Apart from the two protagonists, we basically have more than 15 characters than can be considered main. As I have said before they are all full fledged and round personalities and even the gigantic supporting cast only consists of fully fleshed out characters. But make no mistake; Code Geass is a story of war and therefore great tragedy and drama. As it is in war, there is no real good or evil, and all the characters have their own motivation for what they do. Betrayal and changing sides, lies and deception can be found around every corner, along with incredible plot twists and character development. But how can the viewer keep track of these developments on such an epic scale? Easy. Code Geass is set in a realistic environment and a believable world is created (despite Geass and mecha action). All the characters decisions can be reconstructed and their motivation is understandable. Be it love, betrayal, pure insanity or maybe all of them.

    However, the anime does not offer any sense of right and wrong, good or evil and the characters even deceive themselves at times. There is no ultimate hero to be loved and no real villain to be hated. Everyone is right and wrong, good and bad at the same time when it comes to revolution and warfare; and everyone who is not shamelessly used by others, follows his/her own egoistical agenda. Sides change often so quickly, especially in season two, that you never can decide who to root for. This may seem like a negative point of the series, but that is actually why the story and therefore the entire anime succeeds. Because it never strays and cops out, uses the deus ex machina device or lets characters decide things they wouldn't, just to make them likable. They have to make decisions and accept the result and keep on living. As they say, ''sometimes you have to choose the lesser of two evils'', but since you know all characters so well and what drives them, you still feel with them, but hate and curse them at the same time for their foolishness and weakness. The animation is excellent and the mecha action top notch. It is the first time they actually bothered to make the machines as realistic as possible. Sometimes the animation seems very clean and cold, suitable for the world it creates though.

    Everyone seeking an emotional roller-coaster ride get on, you won't regret it. Code Geass is as epic as it gets.
    9Redjman

    The best ending in anime history

    This was my second time watching Code Geass. It's been 10 years and all I remembered was that the ending was amazing. Actually, it's the whole reason I rewatched it. I rarely watch shows or movies twice, but I had to see that ending again. I can confirm that it did not disappoint.
    10davidphamle

    Masterpiece!

    When i stared to watch code geass episode 1, i was so addicted to it that i continued to watch the whole season 1 in one day. And this season 2 is much better. The animation is very impressive, and story will make your eyeballs desire for more, and you have no idea what is going to happen next!I must say, Code Geass is one of the most impressive animes I've ever seen. No anime besides Death Note has kept me as riveted as Code Geass. I think I may even rate it above Death Note which I never thought I would say about any anime. Animation:10/10 (Sunrise production) Content: 10/10 Characters: 10/10 (CLAMP) Music:10/10 Overall: 10/10

    Davidphamle ^.^
    10jrfisher1-292-139493

    One of the best

    Plenty of people have already written what this anime is about, and many have sung it's praises, but I didn't feel like any of them were able to truly convey what this anime series really is. I have personally watched over 200 different anime titles, of all of those I have watched Code Geass from beginning to end 9 times now. I will watch it again when I find someone else who hasn't seen it.

    This anime is extremely character- centric, and all of them, are well thought out and given their own sense of worth in this series. As the story progresses you begin to empathize with them and are drawn into the story to an amazing degree.

    I watched this anime while it was being released in Japan, and was both frustrated and glad at the same time when the writers took an extra week or two to write or animate the show. The characters that are supposed to be "genius" level aren't just spewing overly complicated words and having others around them go "oh wow that guys is just so smart" that most movies and series' do to let you know a character is substantially more intelligent than everyone else. This series has more than just one genius level character, and all of them can and do make mistakes.

    I feel like I could go on forever with all of the good things to say about this series, but I guess it really comes down to two things.

    If you can empathize with a cartoon character and you are smart enough to follow the story line, which at times can be arduous, than you will absolutely love this series. I guarantee it.

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      Geass (or Geas) is a term used in Irish Mythology that means 'contract' or 'vow'.
    • Quotes

      Charles: The former 17th heir to the Imperial Throne, Lelouch vi Britannia. It's been a long time, hasn't it, my errant son?

      Lelouch: [struggles to lift his head] How dare you...!

      Suzaku: [forces Lelouch's head down] You won't use your Geass.

      [to Charles]

      Suzaku: Your Majesty, I have a request. Please, sire, allow me to join the Knights of the Round, the twelve strongest knights of the Britannian Empire.

      Charles: As a reward for capturing Zero, is that it?

      Lelouch: You...

      Suzaku: I told you before, Lelouch, that I was going to change this world from the inside.

      Lelouch: Even if it means selling out your friends?

      Suzaku: That's right.

      Charles: Very well. I like the answer you just gave him. Now then, as a Knight of the Round I order you: cover up Zero's left eye.

      Suzaku: Yes, Your Majesty.

      [covers Lelouch's left eye and lifts his head up by the hair]

      Charles: My unworthy son, who raised the banner of rebellion although he was a prince. Still, there's another way we can make use of him.

      Lelouch: [gasps] What?

      Charles: [Geass appears in both his eyes] I will rewrite your memory, about being Zero, about the death of your mother, about the very existence of Nunnally.

      Lelouch: No... Geass...

      Charles: You'll remember none of it. You'll just be insignificant.

      Lelouch: [struggling against Suzaku] No, stop! You're stealing what's most precious to me again! First my mother, and now you're taking Nunnally!

      Charles: Charles zi Britannia engraves into you...

      Lelouch: Stop it!

      Charles: False memories of a false life.

      Lelouch: [screams in anguish]

    • Connections
      Edited into Kôdo Giasu: Hangyaku no Rurûshu I - Kôdô (2017)
    • Soundtracks
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      First opening theme (episodes #1-12)

      Performed by ORANGE RANGE

      Lyrics and music by ORANGE RANGE

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 2017 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
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    • Language
      • Japanese
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      • Code Geass
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      • Bandai Namco Games
      • Bandai Visual Company
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      • 24m
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      • 1.78 : 1

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