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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
An operatic, high-stakes political thriller vibrating with exhilarating intellectual tension, unyielding grief, and theatrical fury; a solitary black chess king burning with crimson embers as it brings down a colossal, gilded empire.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ

05 October 2006 — 28 September 2008 Japan 2 season 50 episode Ended 8.3 (918)

Cast: Jun Fukuyama, Takahiro Sakurai, Yukana, Ami Koshimizu, Fumiko Orikasa

Drama Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure The Conflict of Means vs. Ends Self-Sacrifice, Guilt, and Atonement Identity, Masks, and Deception Temporal Ideologies: Past vs. Present vs. Future The Burden of Power and Isolation

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Lelouch Lamperouge / Lelouch vi Britannia

Jun Fukuyama

Archetype: Antihero / Tragic Mastermind / Byronic Revolutionary Key Trait: Grandmaster tactical intellect paired with melodramatic resolve.

Motivation

Initially vengeance against his father and building a safe world for Nunnally; broadens into liberating humanity from stagnation and totalitarian oppression.

Character Arc

Evolves from a vengeful, arrogant exile manipulating entire armies into a repentant visionary willing to make himself the target of global hatred to achieve true peace.

Suzaku Kururugi

Takahiro Sakurai

Archetype: Fallen Paladin / Tragic Hero / Foil Key Trait: Superhuman physical reflexes and deep, self-destructive moral martyrdom.

Motivation

Reforming the Britannian system from within to prevent bloodshed, which transforms into atonement and enforcing Lelouch's final peace.

Character Arc

Starts as an earnest idealist seeking an honorable death to atone for parricide; falls into bitter pragmatism after Euphemia's death, ultimately accepting the eternal burden of living as "Zero" to protect the world.

C.C.

Yukana

Archetype: The Enigmatic Mentor / Immortal Catalyst Key Trait: Sarcastic aloofness, profound world-weariness, and an obsession with Pizza Hut pizza.

Motivation

Seeking an heir to pass on her "Code" so she can end her immortality, evolving into wanting to see Lelouch's dream fulfilled and living on.

Character Arc

Shifts from an emotionally detached, immortal being longing for death into an empathetic companion who regains a desire for life and genuine connection.

Kallen Kouzuki / Kallen Stadtfeld

Ami Koshimizu

Archetype: Passionate Warrior / Revolutionary Ace Key Trait: Unmatched Knightmare piloting prowess and emotional authenticity.

Motivation

Restoring Japan's sovereignty and dignity while defending the weak.

Character Arc

Balances dual identities as a frail Britannian aristocrat and a fierce resistance fighter; develops from a devoted follower of Zero into an independent champion of the Japanese people.

Cast

Jun Fukuyama
Takahiro Sakurai
Yukana
Ami Koshimizu
Fumiko Orikasa
Tetsu Shiratori
Kikuko Inoue
Mitsuaki Madono
Yasuyuki Kase
Noriaki Sugiyama
Junko Minagawa
Saeko Chiba
Sayaka Ohara
Akeno Watanabe
Ryuzo Hasuike

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