Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch

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. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Type: TV
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Season: fall 2006
Status: Finished Airing
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Studios: Sunrise
Genres: Action Sci-Fi Drama
Tags: action sci fi sci-fi science fiction new original work school school club mecha super power superpowers war male protagonist military real robot tragedy earth japan seinen dystopian asia drama super robot ensemble cast alternative present conspiracy nudity politics violence kuudere revenge anti-hero overpowered main characters gore memory manipulation love triangle psychological political rebellions piloted robot tokyo royalty terrorism thriller secret identity mind games rivalries