---
title: "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/code-geass-lelouch-of-the-rebellion-2006"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 31724
imdb_id: "tt0994314"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 50
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 8.4
vote_count: 901
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/code-geass-lelouch-of-the-rebellion-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion is a Japanese anime television series produced by the studio Sunrise. The show was created by Ichiro Okouchi and Goro Taniguchi, with character designs by Clamp and mechanical designs by Akira Yasuda. The series aired between 2006 and 2008. The narrative is set in a world where the Britannian Empire has invaded and conquered Japan. Following this occupation, Japan is renamed Area 11, and its citizens are referred to as Elevens. The empire enforces its rule over the territory through the use of machines known as Knightmares, effectively stripping Japan of its autonomous power. The story follows an outcast prince who receives a mysterious power that allows him to control others. Utilizing this ability, he becomes the masked leader of a rebellion against the all-powerful Britannian Empire. While the empire has maintained control for some time, the series begins as cracks in its authority start to appear. The Japanese voice cast includes Jun Fukuyama, Takahiro Sakurai, and Yukana, while the English cast includes Johnny Yong Bosch.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An outcast prince gains a mysterious power to lead a rebellion against an all-powerful empire."

### Why Watch
- engaging premise
- complex power dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series features themes of conflict and rebellion within a military occupation setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: political, dramatic, rebellious, strategic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### R1 (25 Episodes)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion season 1 is a Japanese anime series. The story takes place in a world where Japan has been invaded and conquered by the Holy Empire of Britannia, which has renamed it Area 11. A Britannian student named Lelouch Lamperouge gains a mysterious power called Geass from a girl named C.C. Lelouch uses his newfound power to become Zero, a masked vigilante leading a rebellion against Britannia. The series revolves around Lelouch's actions as Zero, leading a rebellion against the all-powerful empire. The series is created by Ichirô Ôkouchi and Gorô Taniguchi, and features a cast including Jun Fukuyama, Takahiro Sakurai, and Johnny Yong Bosch. The series is classified as Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, and Drama.

### Season 2 (25 Episodes)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 25 episodes.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S2)**:
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 50
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (12%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 44 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jun Fukuyama** as *Lelouch (voice)*
- **Takahiro Sakurai** as *Suzaku (voice)*
- **Yukana** as *C.C. (voice)*
- **Ami Koshimizu** as *Kallen (voice)*
- **Fumiko Orikasa** as *Shirley (voice)*
- **Tetsu Shiratori** as *Lloyd (voice)*
- **Kikuko Inoue** as *Cecile (voice)*
- **Mitsuaki Madono** as *Ohgi (voice)*
- **Yasuyuki Kase** as *Minami (voice)*
- **Noriaki Sugiyama** as *Rivalz (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Ichiro Okouchi and Goro Taniguchi.

### Q: What is the setting of the show?
The story takes place in Japan, which has been conquered by the Britannian Empire and renamed Area 11.

### Q: Who produced the series?
The series was produced by the studio Sunrise.

### Q: What is the main character's role?
The main character is an outcast prince who becomes the masked leader of a rebellion.

### Q: What are the machines used by the empire?
The empire enforces its rule through the use of Knightmares.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Code.org](https://studio.code.org/)
- [Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (TV Series 2006-2008) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0994314/)
- [Visual Studio Code - The open source AI code editor | Your home for ...](https://code.visualstudio.com/)
- [Code Geass - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_Geass)
- [Hour of Code](https://code.org/en-US/hour-of-code)
- [Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion](https://codegeass.fandom.com/wiki/Code_Geass:_Lelouch_of_the_Rebellion)

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