The young Britannian Lelouch has two paths.
One is a path leading to the past as he searches for his mother's enemies.
The other, a path to the future as he creates a place...
where his younger sister Nunnally can be happy.
As Lelouch gazes at the past and the future,
will the current path to follow that he alone can choose...
be to destroy the world, or to build a new one?
The dream that I dreamed Yumemiteta yume
Endless and distant Hatenai tooku
The sky-blue of dry days, in my hands Kawaita hibi no sorairo, te no naka
In the space between each tick of the clock Toukankaku oto no naka de
Trial and error Shikousakugo
A space without distance or time Jikan kankaku no nai kuukan
Making a life-sized sound Toushindai oto wo tatete
It defines my face Boku no kao tsukutte yuku
Cleanly, but only one side Kirei ni katahou dake
This rotting apple... Kono te ni ochita
That's fallen into my hand Kusarikake no ringo
Reflecting in the mirror Kagami ni utsuru
Even showing our other side Bokura no uragawa made
In the space between each tick of the clock Toukankaku oto no naka de
Trial and error Shikousakugo
A space without distance or time Jikan kankaku no nai kuukan
With life-sized claws bared Toushindai tsume wo tatete
I shave my face Boku no kao wo kezutte yuku
Cleanly, but only one side Kirei ni katahou dake
A distant sensation Toukankaku
KNIGHT
Suzaku... At last, I understand. You...
Suzaku, what Mao said...
You did it? You killed your own father?
I see. It's not just your secret, is it?
Lelouch, I...
Kirihara! I think that was that old man's name...
He claimed that Japanese Prime Minister Genbu Kururugi killed himself...
in order to stop the hawks in his administration who called for total resistance.
The story was necessary, both for Japan and for Britannia.
Thank you.
To be honest, I wonder about it because he used to be so different.
He never placed any importance on others.
It was hard enough to kill my half-brother.
But Suzaku killed his own father. And he was only 10 years old!
And he's been carrying that burden?
C'mon, Lelouch, quit moving your face!
O- Oh! Sorry.
No! Your sight line was lower.
Like this?
Too far! Higher!
Like this?
Oh! Now your expression's totally different from when we started!
This has to be like this, this is more like this... And then this, like this...
There!
What?!
That's not how he was!
I liked the frowny face better!
How come? I like this dopey look more!
Don't we have math for first period?
It's Art Week. Remember how Prince Clovis declared it?
Art Week will be opened with the dedication of the Clovis Memorial Museum of Art.
You, Princess Euphemia, will be selecting the first prize from among these works of art.
This painting... I rather like this one!
An investigation revealed that the artist of that one is one-quarter Eleven-blooded.
Then wouldn't it have been better not to have displayed it in the first place?
We have to maintain the appearance of fairness.
Anyway, have a look at that painting there.
It was painted by the son of Marquess Nicolai.
Little octopi...
That girl...
Um...
No! These are, you know!
We have visitors. They also have an introduction from Kyoto.
Are you?! The Four Holy Swords?!
I'll get straight to the point. We'd like your help.
How do you mean?
Lt. Col. Tohdoh has been captured.
He sacrificed himself so that we could escape.
I see. We'll help them.
You sure?
The Black Knights are the champions of justice. There's nothing strange about this.
We'll use rendezvous method B-13.
Disassemble and bring in the Knightmares from course 18.
Have Diethard handle it. Also alert the rendezvous plan members.
I'm sorry I didn't meet with the Chinese Federation.
It's all been rescheduled. Don't worry too much about it.
Changing your usefulness to me will just hinder the plan.
Besides, today has delivered two pawns I've been hoping for.
And if possible, perhaps a third...
Today is the execution of Kyoshiro Tohdoh.
I won't be attending. The Japan Liberation Front no longer exists.
Yes.
No, wait.
Have that man handle the execution...
Viceroy!
Sorry I had to rush off. Is everything all right at the museum?
The dedication will start this afternoon.
More importantly, the N.A.C. said there's unrest in Ishikawa...
Probably being backed by the E.U. or the Chinese Federation.
We also have intelligence which confirms Gun-Ru units are there.
Still, this is a good chance for us to bring the north coast under our control.
I'll leave Darlton behind here. If anything happens, consult him.
Also, concerning what we talked about before...
You may choose any of them to be your knight.
They're all excellent soldiers from respected families.
Yes, this pond does freeze solid in the winter.
Big brother yells at me when I skate on it, though.
We had a pond at the Kururugi shrine, too. It was little, but I'd catch zarigani...
I mean crayfish, all the time.
You'd catch crayfish?
It's easy. You attach a string to a kaeru's leg to do it.
Huh? "Kaeru?" As in frog? The things that go "croak! croak!"
Yeah, although in Japanese they go "kero-kero, kero-kero."
Kero-kero?
Yup. Kero-kero!
If things keep proceeding according to plan, I won't be able to stay with Nunnally anymore.
And that affair with Mao taught me that I need someone to protect Nunnally.
And if Nunnally is going to give that person a reason to live, then...
What?
Suzaku, the truth is...
Suzaku!
Lloyd says it's urgent!
Who's that?
A soldier.
Friends of yours?
Yes.
Sorry, but I need to steal Suzaku from you for a bit.
Uh, but...
I told you. it's all right. That guy isn't coming back.
Right. See you, then.
Come again, Suzaku.
Sure!
Suzaku!
There's something I want to discuss when you get back. It's important.
What? Now I'm nervous. See you later!
Suzaku is really vital to them. I'm glad.
Nunnally... Tell me, how do you feel about Suzaku?
I love him.
Of course, I love you most of all, big brother.
I see.
Shirley, I'll go on ahead.
Wait up, you big meany!
Oh, great...
Is it true that no Eleven companies...
were allowed to work on the construction of this art museum?
W- Well, regarding that question...
We're looking into that right now and can't answer at this time.
You idiot! What's the point of asking Princess Euphemia about politics?!
Keriman from Interstate. There are rumors lately that you're close to choosing your knight.
Yes, a knight. I think... You see...
Everyone!
If you could please limit your questions to those concerning the museum...
I told you not to bunch up the hydro lines in one place!
That's why I said it was different than a Burai!
You sure it's a good idea to throw in with the Black Knights?
Is there any other way to rescue Col. Tohdoh?
There's also what Kyoto said, that they'd lend us the new models.
Still, their guiding principals seem to be a little wrong.
We're not nationalists. Even though you know that...
We can worry about the details after we've rescued the colonel.
Understood. Wherever Tohdoh is, that's where I belong.
Look, just stuff 'em in and close the lid already! It's almost time to move out!
Treat it with more care!
It was a hundred times more delicate than you guys when I gave birth to it!
Wh- Who the hell are you?
I'm its mother!
So, you made it.
Are you Zero? It's a pleasure. I've heard all sorts of things about you.
The pleasure's mine, Rakshata. I used to read about you a lot on the net.
About me?
The articles relating to medical cybernetics.
I hate talking about the past. Anyway, here.
A souvenir from Kyoto.
Um... Is this really going to improve the linkage system?
Of course not.
It improves your life expectancy.
Your executioner has been changed.
Warrant Officer Suzaku Kururugi. You should be glad it's someone you know.
What? I have to sign it again?
Princess Cornelia may have ordered this, but there are formalities to follow.
Changing an executioner is the most special of special cases.
KURURUGI SHRINE
What the?!
Wh- What's?
Oh, good. Something to end all this paperwork.
Colonel, we're coming to save you!
These Gekkas are awesome! Way better than the Burais!
Yeah! With these...
You think the sub-weaponry's linkage is still a little too loose?
No, maybe it's the line.
I'm reading a 0.7 variance to specs.
Those old men in Kyoto need to supply us better parts.
The higher-ups have ordered that we finish you off before you're busted out of here.
Any last words?
It's a life I gave up once before. It's not worth anything.
In that case, I'll claim your life for myself!
What?!
Zero!
Kyoshiro Tohdoh, the man who, 7 years ago,
brought defeat to the mighty Britannian forces.
The Miracle of Itsukushima, you mean? You also want a miracle from me?
That was no miracle. It was a tactical victory...
derived from the intelligence gathered. That's why I want you.
Enough. Now that Gen. Katase,
the man I pledged my loyalty to, is dead, I want to die as well.
Don't be a fool!
What?
You must take responsibility! Responsibility for the miracle you made!
CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion
The reason why Area 11's resistance movement is more intense than any other Area's...
is because Japan surrendered before exhausting all of its military might.
Without continuing the dream called the Miracle of Itsukushima!
You're saying it's my fault?
Correct. People embrace illusions that they call miracles.
Why else has the drug Refrain run rampant?
Keep struggling, Tohdoh! To the very end, past all that's decent, and then die!
Till the name of Tohdoh the Miracle has grown ragged and tattered!
Are you saying the Japanese people are accepting defeat for the first time?
That is necessary for the people.
But then it will take myself to make their dream a reality.
And now, Princess Euphemia will select the grand prize winner.
The work on which you place this flower will be the winner.
Colonel!
Welcome back, Tohdoh!
You all have certainly worked hard for this.
'Twas nothing, sir.
Cooperate with Zero! Eliminate the remaining forces here!
Wilco!
Now all the conditions have been cleared.
Nunnally's knight has also been chosen. That just leaves...
What's he doing here?!
Well, well... The remaining problem has come here on his own!
Your Highness, I think it's time for you to decide.
I know, but...
But I...
Hello?
Chofu?!
They're used to fighting.
Oh, my... Aren't those new enemy models amazing? However, Ms. Cecile...
Yes?
In hindsight, it certainly is lucky that the Lancelot's trailer is our only means of transport, isn't it?
In hindsight, that's because you spent our entire budget on the Lancelot itself.
Is that it? The White Helmet that's given Zero such trouble?
Y- Yeah.
That's crazy! 1 against 7!
But that Lancelot Knightmare is holding its own!
Whoa, it dodged it!
Wow, and again!
You show 'em, White Knight!
Right, send in everything we've got. Give Kururugi support.
Have them report that we're wiping out the terrorists.
! ero, do you have any data to give on this unit?
There is a chance. I want you to do as I say, though.
Very well. I'll leave this to you.
All units, take your distance from him!
It speed and maneuverability certainly are amazing. However...
Its movements have a regular pattern!
Its initial attack is straight on! There's no way it's a feint!
If that's dodged, move immediately to avoid the next attack.
Read the movement data I'm transferring to you!
S-5-7!
Well, now... Just as he predicted.
Right! And in that case, his next action will be!
...falling back to the rear! Coordinates: X-2-3!
With this... check!
That's!
He anticipated my triple-thrust?! Who are you?!
Oh, hell! He doesn't have an ejection block!
We still haven't installed one?!
It can't be...
Suzaku... Is that you?!
Zero, instructions!
Please give us the next instructions!! ero!
It was him all the time...?!
Suzaku!
Hey, isn't that?!
Yeah. The Eleven!
That's Suzaku Kururugi!
The one accused of killing Prince Clovis?!
How could they let an Eleven pilot a Knightmare?
They've gotta be kidding!
Kill the video! That's enough...
Wait, please! I wish to see this to the end!
All right, I can still move!
Stop it, Suzaku!
Tohdoh!
You want to live so badly you'd compromise all your principles?!
I disappoint you?
Then keep to your schedule and execute me right now!
Why?
You can't be there! You have to be at Nunnally's side...
What's wrong?! That's why you came here, isn't it?!
It pains me to see you've become their tame little boy who's satisfied with the status quo!
Denying society as it is now is meaningless!
You have to gain society's approval to get the power to change it!
You're serious?!
Of course!
Then follow that road!
Win or lose, you won't gain anything unless you give everything for it!
That applies equally to both countries and to individuals!
Yes, sir.
! ero, do we capture him, or...?! ero!
We're destroying the White Helmet! Got that?
Wait! Wait for Zero's instructions!
We're not waiting! Capt. Senba, take Rotating Absolute Power formation!
Wilco!
Wait!
Stop! Now it's!
Relax! This is a four-way simultaneous attack! He'll never dodge it!
Warrant Officer Kururugi, release the harken booster!
The password is my favorite food!
No way!
It can't!
You okay?!
That's an interesting fighting style he uses!
Asahina, circle around to the left! This time!
STOP!
Zero!
We've done enough fighting.
We've achieved our objective. Use escape route 3.
Withdraw at once!
An unwinnable battle isn't the same as a lost battle.
You seem to understand that, Zero.
Wait!
Release chaff smoke!
Hey, they're running!
He fought them off?! The Black Knights?!
Suzaku... Well done.
Damned traitor! Why won't he follow them?!
'Cuz they're Elevens, like him.
Of course! I thought 1 against 7 was a little too much to be real!
Princess Euphemia?
All of you!
I'll answer the question you asked me earlier!
You wished to know who I'd decided on as my knight, correct?
My knight shall be the man you see before you!
Warrant Officer Suzaku Kururugi!
Tohdoh, I am...
I am your enemy!
Zero won't come out?
No. I called him, but he won't answer.
What's wrong?
The pieces of a mosaic Mosaic kakera
Coming together one by one Hitotsu hitotsu tsunagiawasete
To form the picture Egaiteyuku
The meetings and partings I've had with you Anata ga kureta deai to wakare mo
"It can't be," I think Konna hazu ja nai
As I go to sleep Sou omotte nemuri
When I awaken, just as always Mezamereba itsumo no
I'm left going nowhere Kawaranai karamawari
Pointlessly repeating the pattern Imi mo naku kurikaeshi
The pieces of a mosaic Mosaic kakera
Clearly showing Azayaka ni utsusu
The lies and mistakes of the past Kako no uso mo ayamachi mo
As much as I'd like to erase them Keshiteshimaitai to omoeba omou hodo
When I look back, I see... Furikaereba soko ni aru
I still haven't moved past that start line Start line mada susun ja inai
So let's try regathering Mou ichido yume wo
the pieces of our dream Hiroiatsumete miyou
The pieces of a mosaic Mosaic kakera
Coming together one by one Hitotsu hitotsu tsunagiawasete
To form the picture Egaiteyuku
The meetings and partings I've had with you Anata ga kureta deai to wakare mo
Suzaku Kururugi...
He's my enemy?
The man who was to be Nunnally's protector is now Euphemia's knight?
Even while the Black Knights stand ready for battle, am I ready to make such a decision?
Do I really need to prepare myself for this?
So that I can reshape the world to be what I want it to be...
I ORDER YOU, SUZAKU KURURUGI So that I can reshape the world to be what I want it to be...
I ORDER YOU, SUZAKU KURURUGI