Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006–2007)
"Kôdo giasu: Hangyaku no rurûshu" (original title)

After the invasion of Japan by the Brittannian Empire, the country is renamed to "Area 11". The young Lelouch... See full synopsis »

Stars:

Jun Fukuyama, Yukana Nogami, Johnny Yong Bosch

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jun Fukuyama	...	Lelouch (26 episodes, 2006-2007)
Yukana Nogami	...	C.C. (24 episodes, 2006-2007)
Johnny Yong Bosch	...	Lelouch Lamperouge (24 episodes, 2006-2007)
Takahiro Sakurai	...	Suzaku (23 episodes, 2006-2007)
Ami Koshimizu	...	Kallen (23 episodes, 2006-2007)
Yuri Lowenthal	...	Suzaku Kururugi (23 episodes, 2006-2007)
Kikuko Inoue	...	Cecile (22 episodes, 2006-2007)
Tetsu Shiratori	...	Lloyd (21 episodes, 2006-2007)
Mitsuaki Madono	...	Kaname (20 episodes, 2006-2007)
Yasuyuki Kase	...	Minami (20 episodes, 2006-2007)
Fumiko Orikasa	...	Shirley (19 episodes, 2006-2007)
Sayaka Ohara	...	Milly (18 episodes, 2006-2007)
Noriaki Sugiyama	...	Rivalz (18 episodes, 2006-2007)
Saeko Chiba	...	Nina (18 episodes, 2006-2007)
Akeno Watanabe	...	Viletta (18 episodes, 2006-2007)
Junko Minagawa	...	Cornelia (18 episodes, 2006-2007)
Ryuzo Hasuike	...	Yoshida (17 episodes, 2006-2007)
Omi Minami	...	Euphemia (16 episodes, 2006-2007)
Kazunari Tanaka	...	Tamaki (16 episodes, 2006-2007)
Jôji Nakata	...	Diethard (16 episodes, 2006-2007)
Yoshiyuki Kôno	...	Guilford (16 episodes, 2006-2007)
Kaori Nazuka	...	Nunnally (15 episodes, 2006-2007)
Ken Narita	...	Jeremiah (14 episodes, 2006-2007)
Yuji Takada	...	Todo (13 episodes, 2006-2007)
Kiyoyuki Yanada	...	Darlton (13 episodes, 2006-2007)

Storyline

After the invasion of Japan by the Brittannian Empire, the country is renamed to "Area 11". The young Lelouch... See full synopsis »

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Plot Keywords:

impostor | female rear nudity | arrest | flashback | chainsaw | 

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Taglines:

Once friends, now enemies.

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

5 October 2006 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Code Geass

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bandai Namco Games, Bandai Visual Company, Bandai

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Kallen: You fellas know full well what this badass mother can do!

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Connections

Followed by Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (2008)

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Soundtracks

"Mozaiku Kakera"
(Mosaic Pieces)
Second ending theme (episodes #13-23)
Performed by SunSet Swish
Lyrics and music by Junzô Ishida
Arrangement by Masayuki Sakamoto and SunSet Swish

User Reviews

Simply captivating

Without knowing anything about Code Geass before watching, I did not know what I had gotten myself into. Right from the start it grabbed my attention, evoking questions in a compelling way. I will not outline the plot as I believe other reviews do a very good job of that, but I will describe personal thoughts for someone who wants to know what they are in for if they decide to watch. The series has a way on ending each episode on a "what's going to happen next?" way but making you watch episode after episode, back to back. I have watched the two seasons at least 4 times over (no exaggeration).

It most certainly earns it's place with the "must see" list. The plot development is excellent, carrying forward characters who represent certain ideals within the well thought out story. It is one of the few animes I have seen which really does have you guessing left and right, but more often or not, you turn out to be wrong. With an inclusion of a vast array of characters, it contributes to what seems to be an ever growing story. Even though I have watched it over 4 times, I still have the ability to just sit and watch with full enjoyment. To say that Code Geass has a re-watchable factor is an understatement, but what seems to add to that is the time scale at which it all takes place,it feels like a quite long and progressive trip, making you feel as if you have just been on an epic journey with the protagonist. From start to finish it had my full attention. I really do not have any complaints about Geass, aside from the fact that I was left wanting the third series to be released already.

On a final note, everyone that I know that has seen this anime, being an avid watcher or not, has been converted by the likable plot and character development right from the get go, which can tell you something about the power of Geass. 10/10 (wishing it could be 11/10)