Lelouch, a Britannian boy,
has been given a special power by the mysterious girl C.C.
Geass.
The absolute power to compel anyone to follow any order.
For the sake of his younger sister, Nunnally,
Lelouch schemes to destroy the Holy Britannian Empire.
Meanwhile, his best friend, Suzaku Kururugi,
has established himself within the Empire.
At this point, their respective destinies may already be irrevocably set.
The moment when I might be able... Jibun wo sekai sae mo
To change myself and even the world Kaete shimae sou na shunkan wa
It's always right there at my side Itsumo sugu soba ni
Even as I stood still, looking at myself Kakusenu iradachi to
With undisguised frustration Tachitsukusu jibun wo mitsume
Feeling lost, feeling anguished Mayoi nagara nayami nagara
Feeling mournful, deciding what to do Kuyami nagara kimereba ii sa
All it took was a single word from you Kimi ga kureta kotoba hitotsu
And my uncertainty vanished Tomadoi wa kiesari
You let the light shine into what was my empty room Karappo datta boku no heya ni hikari ga sashita
The sky I had been looking up at... Miageta oozora ga
Cleared and turned blue Aoku sumikitte yuku
And I decided to throw open... Tozashita mado wo hiraku
The windows that were kept closed Koto kimeta
The moment when I might be able... Jibun wo sekai sae mo
To change myself and even the world Kaete shimae sou na shunkan wa
I feel it right here with me Kanjiru ima koko ni
THE BLACK KNIGHTS
This is the first time I've ever left the Tokyo settlement!
You wish Lelouch could have come with us, don't you?
Wha?!
Don't be shy!
Let's stay up all night talking! We can tell each other which boys we like!
Do you have someone like that, Ms. President?
Hm... Who can say?
It's all right.
Lots of Britannian tourists go to Lake Kawaguchi, so security there is fine.
You don't have to be scared of it, like the ghettos.
But...
For this, we'll stay right with you and won't leave you alone for a second.
R- Right...
What's wrong? Hurry inside!
As of now, this will be our hideout.
So, you think it's a good idea for you to join up with us?
Yes. We're comrades, after all.
Holy cow!
What is this?
How did you manage to get this?
I asked to a rather licentious nobleman to let me have it for free.
You asked for it? Just like that?
It's all right. No strings attached.
Hey, it's got a second floor! Don't you think this is a little too big for a car?
On the other hand, they wouldn't be expecting us in something like this.
It's even got a TV!
So, how do things look at the scene?
Right. I'm standing in front of the Lake Kawaguchi convention center hotel.
What's up? Right. I'm standing in front of the Lake Kawaguchi convention center hotel.
The hotel jackers have identified themselves as the Japan Liberation Front...
and have taken hostage members of the Sakuradite allocation meeting,
notable among which is Chairman James,
as well as several tourists who happened to be there as well.
This is footage which was taken by the perpetrators.
You can clearly see Chairman James, as well as several students.
From the student council!
The leader of the criminal group claims to be...
Lt. Col. Kusakabe, formerly of the old Japanese military.
That idiot!
Sakuradite, without which high temperature superconductors cannot be made,
is a vital strategic resource which directly affects world security.
Area 11 is the world's largest producer of Sakuradite,
providing 70% of the total supply.
Here, at the yearly international meeting of Sakuradite producers,
the allocation of Sakuradite among nations is decided.
It would not be exaggerating to say that the outcome...
determines the balance of power between Britannia and the other nations of the world.
It's believed the terrorists are taking advantage...
of world interest in this meeting by carrying out this violent hotel jacking.
I am Kusakabe of the Japan Liberation Front.
We are taking this stand for the liberation of Japan!
You may not be soldiers, but you are still Britannians!
You are the ones ruling us!
If you keep quiet, you'll be fine. If you don't!
Lulu...
So, they've made their move.
They're the biggest anti-Britannian force in Japan, and they take pride in that.
Compared to us?
Maybe.
I don't know whether to be happy or sad about that.
They're all going to end up getting killed.
Rivalz?
Lelouch!
This is Lelouch. Leave a message after the beep.
What's he doing at a time like this?!
I know. But!
All bridges connecting to the hotel except the main one have been destroyed.
Approaches from the air or water have failed.
There's only one route left from which to develop a hostage rescue plan.
The main utilities tunnel running right under the convention center hotel.
If we use this and then, following the plan, destroy the foundation block,
we can submerge the hotel.
Since this tunnel was built to take in supplies as well,
a Sutherland should be able to get inside it.
Even if the enemy has taken precautions, it should be no problem.
Go!
Considering the level of weapons they've been using till now,
we'll have no problem avoiding them.
Enemies detected, moving through the underground passage, as expected.
Roger that! Raikou, secondary startup! Left and right quad-linkage legs, locked!
Super electromagnetic shrapnel cannon voltage, confirmed!
I think they've got anti-Knightmare rifles. Spread out and break through them!
Super electromagnetic shrapnel cannon, FIRE!
CHARGING Super electromagnetic shrapnel cannon, FIRE!
FIRE Super electromagnetic shrapnel cannon, FIRE!
What?!
It works!
One shot!
The Raikou works!
Did you see that, Britannian pigs?!
Wiped out?!
It looks like they've modified a Glasgow into a linear cannon!
So, there's no way we can break through it?
What do we do? If we release the political prisoners like they demand...
We can't show weakness to these terrorists!
But Princess Euphemia is...
I know!
They shouldn't have figured it out yet.
If they knew that Princess Euphemia is among the hostages,
they'd be sure to use her as a bargaining chip.
She was just there as an observer, so her name wasn't on the member list.
Yes, I understand. It'll work this time.
However, I'm not his guardian.
Can't A.S.E.E.C. Help out with the rescue operation?
I asked them,
but we're an irregular unit with a different chain of command. Besides...
They can't entrust the operation to an Eleven, right?
Princess Cornelia is very discriminating about Britannians and Numbers.
We're still not accepted enough.
But then what's the point of even having the honorary Britannian system?
Where does this go?
Over there, near the driver's seat.
Hey! What about the boxes I brought over here?
She was just sightseeing!
She's still a student! But do these terrorists care?! I won't forgive them!
Is Shirley... Is my daughter all right?!
She hasn't done anything wrong!
We need organization if we're to fight Britannia.
But this is too soon!
Still, we can't just do nothing, either.
Knowing Cornelia, she'll just sacrifice the hostages!
Then why doesn't she move? Is it possible?
Zero.
What will happen to the hostages?
Eventually, there'll be no reason to keep the Britannians alive.
Yeah. Yeah, you're right.
Hey Zero, should I hand these out to everyone?
I mean, they look cool and all, but we're just a resistance group, so...
Wrong!
We're not a resistance group!
Then what are we?
What we are trying to be... are knights of justice!
To all special sniper teams. Situation is hold. All team commanders...
Those student hostages are in the student council, aren't they?
They'll keep the negotiations up for them.
I believe in the system.
I prefer the logic of systems to personal emotions.
Miss Cecile, look!
What?
That's...
Are they going to?!
Don't...
Don't do it!
NO-O-O-O!!!
So long as we receive no answer to our demands,
we will throw one hostage off the roof every 30 minutes!
For the hostages' sake, negotiations had better be in good faith!
That's their idea of a warning? Savages!
We could negotiate to just get the women and children released first...
Forget it! Negotiate even once and you just legitimize terrorism!
Then we use force?
That would have to come after securing Princess Euphemia's safety, wouldn't it?
Euphy... I!
Viceroy! It's Zero!
We've just received a message from Zero!
What? Car three was stolen by Zero?!
What was Gibson doing?!
He says when he came to, it had been taken.
Huh? Then where's car 3 now?
Heading straight into the military.
We confirm. It's! Ero! Should we open fire?
Just stand by. We'll capture him after he's surrounded.
So... What do you think he meant by justice before?
I dunno, but we may die before we find out.
All our escape routes have been cut off.
Why didn't we use that trailer?
Oh, so you want everyone to see our hideout?!
Good point.
You sure we should trust this Zero guy?
That's why I said he looked shifty to me!
Still, if anything happens, I'll do something.
Cornelia, much as I'd like to pay you back right here,
you're more useful to me alive.
If you do what I predict, won't need to use my Geass.
We meet again, Zero.
Are you a member of the Japan Liberation Front?
Or perhaps you intend to help us?
However, our concerns take priority over yours.
And so, for the death of my half-brother Clovis...
I shall take my vengeance right here!
Cornelia, which would you choose?
Clovis, who is dead, or Euphemia, who is alive?
All right, now I'm sure.
The first condition is now cleared.
You haven't changed, Cornelia.
You've always doted on Euphemia.
That's why you won't act. Your emotions are getting in the way.
I'm going to save Euphemia for you.
Zero, I have no idea what you're talking about.
I said I'd be able to save her!
Zero, you say?
Yes, sir. We got word from the Britannian forces!
To all forces! Let! Ero pass! I repeat, let! Ero pass!
Either the Japan Liberation Front will either accept me as an ally...
or they're going to see me as an obstacle.
In either case, I don't think they can resist...
the temptation of meeting! Ero. And so...
Good.
All the operation's preliminary conditions have been cleared.
What are we doing, Viceroy?
I thought that by letting Zero go,
we could buy some time before the next hostage is executed.
So... This is our chance! We can hit Zero at the same time!
Ah, thanks so much for that lovely order!
They said you can go for it, Lancelot!
They said to go after that linear cannon in the tunnel!
Lloyd! You mean they're using him as a decoy to make an opening for them?!
Yup! Looks like they'll use the confusion to send in the royal guard!
What do you mean, looks like?!
Miss Cecile.
I'll do it! Please let me go!
If they need me and Lancelot to give them a chance to be saved,
then I'll do it! Even if it means being a decoy!
CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion
Warrant Officer Kururugi, here is the outline of your mission.
According to prime search, the hostages are located on the hotel's middle floor.
It's believed they're locked inside a food storage room.
Advanced prototype weapon! -0-1 Lancelot...
will use the utilities tunnel to move under the hotel.
Once on site, you will destroy the foundation block and submerge the hotel.
The floor with the hostages should hold out for 8 minutes.
Hostage rescue and mop-up of the terrorists will be handled by other units.
You will be using the V.A.R.I.S. To destroy the foundation.
Set the impact rail to anti-material level 3.
So, the only question in this is that linear cannon waiting for you in the tunnel.
Space is limited in there, so even the Lancelot will only have an evasion rate of 47.8%
Can he really do this?
Sure, just bring it back if things get too rough.
You mustn't wreck the Lancelot!
Too rough?
Yup!
Understood.
Suzaku, the president and Nina and I...
are going to Lake Kawaguchi on Sunday. Wanna join us?
Sorry. I have to work that day.
Really... Well, I guess that can't be helped.
Still, thank you.
I really appreciate your inviting me.
12 minutes to operation start. Starting countdown.
E- Eleven!
What did you just say?!
Eleven?! We're Japanese, dammit!
We know! Just lay off her!
Then correct her! We're not Elevens!
Fine, we'll correct her!
How dare you speak like that to me!
You three come with me to the next room and I'll teach you a real lesson!
No! NO!!!
I said get up!
No! NO!!!!
Stop that this instant!
Who the hell are you?!
I demand that you take me to your leader!
What?!
Sub-Viceroy, no!
I am Euphemia li Britannia, third princess of the Empire!
Are you all right? You're not hurt, are you?
No...
You have no intention of joining me?
Then show us your real face, Zero. It's rude not to.
I understand. But before I do, I'd like to ask you something.
What do you hope to accomplish by this action?
You need to ask?! For this country and the world...
to know that the Japanese aren't dead yet!
How stale.
You people are obsolete. There's no saving you.
Why... Why you!
What do you mean, Zero?
M.E. Boost.
Lancelot, launch!
Reaction, confirmed! 1 enemy Knightmare!
It's twice as fast as the others!
Who cares? It'll end up like the rest!
Super electromagnetic shrapnel heavy cannon, FIRE!
CHARGING Super electromagnetic shrapnel heavy cannon, FIRE!
FIRE Super electromagnetic shrapnel heavy cannon, FIRE!
I warned you about this!
Right! He's running this for real and not as a decoy!
I've brought the hostage I radioed in about before for the lieutenant colonel.
She claims to be Euphemia.
There's no point in talking anymore!
Die.
FIRE!
Lt. Colonel!
Calm yourselves!
Zero!
The colonel and the others committed suicide.
They realized the pointlessness of this operation.
Euphemia... You gave yourself up for the sake of the commoners?
You haven't changed.
What? A.S.E.E.C.'s Knightmare is succeeding?
Yes. At the rate he's going, he'll break through soon.
Dare we hope?
All right! This level of destructive power it can take!
It's broken through salvo number 5! I don't believe it!
Don't panic!
Deploy the quad-linkage free-fire arm gun batteries as well!
This is the final defense line! We'll defend it with our lives!
Miss Cecile, I'm going to use the V.A.R.I.S!
What? Wait, that's dangerous!
There's almost no room for me to move! I'm prepared to take the blast!
You!
I heard you're the sub-viceroy now, Princess Euphemia.
It's not something I'm happy about.
Yes, because Clovis was killed. That was my doing.
To the very end, he begged for his life.
With the same mouth which ordered the deaths of Elevens!
Is that why you killed my brother?
No.
Then why?
Because he was a child of the Britannian emperor.
That reminds me... You're also one of his children, aren't you?
Maximum output! I don't care if you wreck the guns!
Be ready to die defending this spot!
SMASH HIM!
CHARGING SMASH HIM!
FIRE SMASH HIM!
That Eleven...
He did it! Guilford!
Right!
It can't be!
The white-helmeted one from before!
EUPHY!
Guys!
Warrant Officer Kururugi, no!
What about the cameras in car 3?
Zero took them, so...
So, let's hope we get a signal!
What's wrong, Zero?
Wasn't that your plan? To use this?
Suzaku!
I couldn't save them!
I... I... Again!
Got it!
Huh? What's that? It's Zero!
No need to fear, my dear Britannians.
All of the hostages from the hotel have been saved.
I return them to you.
Guys!
Thank God!
Of all the impudence!
If we had attacked you, they just would have become your hostages, wouldn't they?!
People! Fear us or seek us, as you please!
We are the Black Knights!
Knights?
Ironic, isn't it? Terrorists calling themselves knights.
We Black Knights stand with all those who do not have any weapons!
Whether they be Elevens or Britannians!
The Japan Liberation Front cowardly took Britannian civilians hostage...
and then cruelly executed them.
It was a meaningless act, and so we have punished them!
You heard me right! Let it run!
Responsibility?! I'LL take responsibility!
Just as I punished former viceroy Clovis.
He ordered the slaughter of unarmed Elevens.
We could not stand by and allow this cruel action to take place.
And so, we mete out punishment.
I will not repudiate fighting.
But neither will I stand for a one-sided slaughter of the weak by the strong!
The only people who should kill are those prepared to die themselves!
Where those with power attack those without, we shall appear again!
No matter how great a power our enemy may possess!
Knights of justice...
Those of you with power, fear me!
Those who have none, seek me!
For we, the Black Knights, shall judge this world!
Walking along the animal path Yukedomo kemonomichi
Roaring with the lions and tigers Shishi yo tora yo to hoe
Paradise lying far across a sky dyed red Akane sasu sora no kanata ni mahoroba
To a youth wandering, imprisoned in loneliness Yuushuu no kodoku ni samayou seishun wa
Are weakness and hatred shapeless enemies? Yowasa to ikari ga sugata naki teki desu ka
Oh father, I am still... Chichi yo mada ware wa
Learning who I am Onore wo shirigatashi
As I pursue the backs I no longer see Sakidatsu anira no
Of the elder brothers who have gone before me Mienai senaka wo oeba
In the night I spend lost Mayoi no hitoyo ni
The morning star beckons to me Myoujou wa izanau
This will not end in my death Shi shite owaranu
I long for my dream Yume wo kogaredomo
My faith in you sustains my life Tashika na kimi koso waga inochi
In the windswept wilderness Reppu no kouya de
Living with the butterflies and flowers Chou yo hana yo to iki
Blooming together in a mirage of eternal Spring Tokoshie no haru ni sakisou maboroshi
If my purity seems muddied Kondaku no junketsu
And my body seems filthy Kono mi wa yogoretemo
Please believe in the finery within my heart Kokoro no nishiki wo shinjiteite kudasai
Oh mother, I will show no tears Haha yo kesshite ware wa namida wo misene domo
They vanish like... Ashimoto no
The dew in the grass beneath my feet Kusa ni tsuyu wa kiemosede
I was lucky. Heaven must truly be on my side.
I never expected Cornelia's weakness would be among the hostages.
A weakness named Euphemia.
From now on. The Black Knights shall become my counterattack.
On the world I'm trapped in...
as well as on my own unmoving heart.
REFRAIN as well as on my own unmoving heart.