Imperial Calendar year 2017.
The colony of Japan, now named Area 11,
declared a war of independence against...
the suzerain state of the Holy Britannian Empire.
This uprising, dubbed the Black Rebellion,
ended with a second historic defeat for Japan.
One year has passed.
The terrorist known as Zero, presumed dead, has again appeared in Area 11.
Zero, who leads the armed group known as the Black Knights.
His true identity:
Lelouch Lamperouge, the abandoned prince of the Britannian Empire.
Morning and night, I long for you Asa mo yoru mo koikogarete
I'll become a star and protect you Hoshi ni naru yo kimi mamoru
No matter where the battle may take me Tatakai wa yukue shirazu
At the intersection of tomorrow and yesterday Ashita to kinou no kousaten de
You and I can't be together Majiwaranai kimi to boku
I'm a shooting star, on my way right now Ima iku yo boku wa nagareboshi
Even if the world crumbles apart Sekai ga kuchihatetemo
There are things which will never change Kawaru koto no nai mono ga aru
Even as we bear tears in our eyes Namida wo koraete demo
There are things we must protect Mamorubeki mono ga bokura ni wa aru
A message that's been in my body Nanman'nen nan'okunen mae kara no
For thousands and millions of years, Message ga tainai de
Springs out (I have no reservations) Uzukidasu (Mayoi wa nai)
Roars out (It's easy) Narihibiku (Kantan da)
In a hoarse voice (Calling tomorrow) Shagareta koe de (Asu wo yobu)
With my wounded hands (I protect you) Kizudarake no te de (Kimi mamoru)
I continue to fight!
Morning and night, I long for you Asa mo yoru mo koikogarete
I'll become a star and protect you Hoshi ni naru yo kimi mamoru
No matter where the battle may take me Tatakai wa yukue shirazu
At the intersection of tomorrow and yesterday Ashita to kinou no kousaten de
You and I can't be together Majiwaranai kimi to boku
I'm a shooting star, tearing fate apart Sadame wo kirisaku nagareboshi
I'll take away your overflowing tears right now Afureru kimi no namida boku ga ima ubaisaru
IMPRISONED IN CAMPUS
I once again, here and now declare the founding of the United States of Japan!
From this moment, this room shall be the first dominion of the U.S. J!
Race, ideology, and religion will not matter!
Being a citizen will have but one requirement!
To do that which is just!
That's why I came. To kill Zero.
It's my phone. Nothing more.
Rolo! Are you okay?!
Big brother?!
Thank goodness! I was worried because I couldn't contact you.
You aren't hurt, are you? You're someplace safe, right?
What's going on here?
Is the! Ero making the speech right now a different person?
Big brother, where are you right now?
What are you talking about, especially since you're...
Rolo, it's me.
Ms. Villetta?!
Lelouch came back to school. He's taking his makeup classes.
Get back here soon.
Right. Understood.
Is your call finished, kid?
It looks like all my business here is finished.
The remnants of the Black Knights and the person claiming to be Zero...
are currently hiding in a section of the Chinese Federation consulate.
However, there is no need for concern.
Acting Viceroy Guilford has taken command of the army in place of the wounded Viceroy Calares...
and has the consulate completely surrounded.
We've been assured that the settlement is in no danger.
You've really got the town jumping, Lelouch.
Naturally.
A new nation has just been created in their own territory.
Not to mention it also just declared war on them.
What?
When did you switch places with him?!
Before the speech.
But!
His voice was recorded. The moment "he" appeared, it was already someone else.
Just like in a magic show, right?
We don't like things like that being kept secret from us!
"We" don't like it? You mean "I don't like it," don't you?
Lelouch, oven!
Sure thing.
Salt.
Frying pan.
Egg.
Bechemel sauce.
Put the gelato on another plate. Oh, and add the rosemary to the sorbet.
Then add the dill seed to the sauerkraut. Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte needs...
I can't handle all that myself!
Why do you just ask me to do all this?!
I had no choice. Rivalz has no sense of taste, and that leaves us with...
With someone who's all thumbs. I understand perfectly.
Ooh, good. Nice and obedient.
Characters like you are usually shown not having any skills to make a living.
But he even keeps a household account book.
How did you know that?!
Oh, jeez, you really do?!
Want a towel?
I'll get it myself!
Miss President, may I ask you something?
Sure, although I may not answer you.
Today we're having a party to celebrate me and Rolo getting back alive, correct?
Uh-huh! You both made it back from that terrorist attack in one piece!
Poor Shirley was practically going out of her mind!
"Oh! If Lulu is dead, I'll!"
Speaking of which, where is Rolo, anyway?
I spoke with him, but... You know, he's a lot more sensitive than his big brother.
That's part of why he doesn't have any friends, isn't it?
You should just say that he's quiet!
Um, not that I mind you hanging on to me, but...
Oh. Sorry.
Nobody remembers anything about Nunnally.
No, my little sister Nunnally has been replaced by a phony little brother.
I wasn't the only one whose memory was rewritten.
Everyone in the student council has been toyed with as well!
How dare they!
Even after the Babel Tower incident, Lelouch Lamperouge has shown no special changes.
There are 180 hidden cameras on campus.
As well as 47 undercover observers.
48 observers.
We've found no evidence linking Lelouch with the destruction of Carthage unit.
The surveillance is perfect.
He has no chance to use his Geass.
If he is Zero, it would be odd of him to return to this school.
So, ultimately, where is C. C?
If she isn't in contact with Lelouch, then...
The odds are low that she'd be in the consulate.
In other words, we haven't made any progress.
We still don't know where she is?
We in the Office of Secret Intelligence will continue the operation to capture C. C!
Everyone, continue to observe the bait, as we were before.
Yes, My Lord!
The enemy's center is where their surveillance data is transmitted.
I can just keep acting the way I have been. The problem is Nunnally.
The fact that all memory of Nunnally has been removed from everyone...
tells me that Nunnally would never show up at this school.
In short, the probability is high that the Britannian emperor has Nunnally now.
I'm dealing with a man who'd use his own children as tools.
If they learn I've regained my memories...
That I've gone back to being ! ero, Nunnally will be in danger!
I have to move very carefully.
I'll trick the people they have spying on me. And then...
Lelouch?
Make sure you come to class tomorrow.
I hear you.
Do you have so little faith in me?
Villetta Nu. A woman I once used my Geass on.
I can use my Geass on a person only once.
Which means it won't work on her anymore.
That leaves my little brother who shouldn't even exist.
Why don't I begin by gently subduing him?
German state forces on the right flank are taking the offensive!
The Italian state forces are holding out well on the right flank, too.
The Bordeaux we drink tonight will be a victorious fine vintage!
Unknown, approaching from above!
What?!
Lancelot!
The White Death of Britannia!
The Rounds have come to the front line?!
Please surrender.
You have no chance of winning.
I won't shoot anyone who lays down his weapon.
Of all the impertinent!
Destroy him! It's just one knight!
So be it.
Want more?!
Are you sure about this? Letting him conduct a solo operation?
Kururugi was originally your subordinate, Your Highness.
He's now the Knight of Seven and reports directly to His Majesty.
But...
His promotion is something to be happy about, isn't it?
The world as it is overflowing with sadness.
That's why he uses his self-consciousness and sense of duty as guideposts.
Nina's gone, too. I wonder if Suzaku took Arthur with him.
What's up? Why are you looking through the album?
That's the student council marathon dance file, isn't it?
The Prez runs us ragged with all these events she likes to put on.
Oh, that's the Broken Heart Contest.
Sad, isn't it? How the Prez presented Rivalz with the trophy after he won.
Funny, how you managed to escape.
You heard the news, didn't you?
The military had Babel Tower completely surrounded.
How'd you make it past them?
What are you talking about, Rolo?
Don't you mean you want to know how I got away from the terrorists?
There was an emergency passageway.
I tried calling you, but my cell phone wasn't working in that situation.
I see...
That's right... I gave him that locket for his birthday.
No, that's wrong.
That day... October 25th is Nunnally's birthday!
Rolo, that locket...
When you think about it, a locket isn't something you give to a guy. I'll get you something else...
Don't take this! You gave it to me!
That makes it mine, so!
Uh... R- Right. Okay then, Rolo.
Right, there's been no observed change in Lelouch's behavior.
There are no indications that he's used his Geass.
I don't know the details of Geass. It's a religious matter, so...
I can see you're talking. It can wait...
Rolo, no! He's on the same mission we are, so...
...wait for orders from the higher-ups!
There's a chance he heard us.
Knowledge of Geass is restricted to only us two in the Tokyo section!
But, still... How many of our agents have you killed so far?
It was the fastest and most certain method to keeping the secret. Or am I wrong?
Its been three days since the United States of Japan was established.
I doubt Brtiannia is just going to keep glaring at us forever.
There's even talk of recalling the consul general back in the Chinese Federation homeland.
Even so, we haven't received any instructions from Lelouch.
What on earth is he doing?
You really are! Ero, aren't you?
Of course!
I'll drag out the extradition negotiations with the Britannians.
I may be able to buy us up to a week.
I'll relay that to Zero. Now, as to the Chinese Federation government's...
C. C! Why is that? Wouldn't it have made more sense for you to have played the bunny girl?!
Zero is... a girl?!
Yes.
I'm not Zero!
You let on too soon! You have no sense of fun, do you?
Don't play around with Zero!
We can see you.
A pleasure to meet you, Miss Kallen Kouzuki.
You're the pilot of the Guren Mk-II, aren't you?
How?
I have an interest in you people.
Trouble! It's Ohgi and the others!
Can you hear me,! Ero?
I am Lord Gilbert G.P. Guilford, knight of her royal highness Cornelia li Britannia!
Starting tomorrow at 15:00 hours,
all 256 of these special class A felons guilty of rebellion against the homeland...
Guys...
will be executed for their crimes!
! ero! If you value the lives of your people,
then you will face me in a fair and honorable duel!
Guilford... You've really gone and done it now.
Oh? Lulu, are you alone?
Yeah. Don't you have swim club, Shirley?
Well, about that... I need to buy a birthday present.
Birthday?
For our advisor, Ms. Villetta.
Everyone says I should get it since I always make her mad at me.
The thing is, I'm terrible at picking out presents.
I suppose I should buy her some liquor. She seems to like it.
But what brand should I get?
Shall I come along?
To help pick out the present.
Y- You would? Seriously?!
You were about to go, right?
Y- Yeah! Yeah!
Thanks for the scoop, guys!
This is for protection from your Geass, now that you can't turn it off.
Since it only has to block optical information, an ordinary color contact lens should be fine.
Stop trying to probe me for information.
As you guess, that lens is special.
However, if your Geass grows stronger than it is now, then...
Then we'll just have to finish this game. Before that happens.
You're going out?
I'm helping to pick out a present. It's Ms. Villetta's birthday.
Birthday? I see.
Birthdays are important, aren't they?
Well, I'd better get going.
See you later.
Rolo!
Miss President!
Rolo, you come, too! For communication!
Hm... I don't have any firsthand knowledge about this.
That can't be helped, can it? How about this stuff?
That's supposed to be a fine wine, but it might be too sweet. How about a Sopron?
A date... Is this a date?
Maybe it is... Fine, I'll make it one, then!
Just as I expected, although I didn't expect them to bring Rolo, too. Typical Prez...
This'll make for a great presentation at the Society for Research on Male-Female Dating.
R-Right...
Even so, you sure you want to follow your own brother?
Rolo's interested too, isn't he?
She may end up joining the family, after all!
Yeah, that's right!
Family...
Target is taking assumed route "Zebra."
Right, switch off with group 7.
Group 2, be on guard for contact with C.C.
Yes, My Lord. Cleaning the perimeter.
Is he really not! Ero?
They specifically set a trap at Babel Tower.
Which means my enemy isn't the settlement's viceregal government.
While I can't tell for certain who's watching me,
the system itself that they're using has flaws in it.
If he is! Ero, he wouldn't just ignore the execution of his people tomorrow.
Maybe he really hasn't gotten his memory back.
Excuse me. How do I fill out this bit here?
Pardon?
I'm sorry, but could you do me a favor?
Sure. What is it?
Well, it's like this...
Sorry for the wait.
What were you looking at?
Oh! Um, uh... That!
I- I was just wishing I could take a ride on a cable car once.
It's my fault.
My fault that Shirley's memories were wiped.
The Prez and Rivalz, too! Their memories rewritten without their consent!
I can't just let things go on like this.
When this is all over, I swear I'll make it up to you.
What's the matter?
The Prez and the others are following us.
No way!
Shirley.
I've got a great idea.
Target entering shop. Alpha-14, a small shop.
There's a risk of my cover being blown in there.
Cover the front. I'll send three people to cover the rear.
Could you act like I'm in here for a while?
What's going on?
I'm going to sneak out of the store and surprise the Prez and the others.
Sure! Gotcha!
This isn't a shop I normally use.
It shouldn't have any observation cameras or listening devices.
Shirley thinks this is just a harmless prank.
Even on the off-chance that something goes wrong,
I won't cause any trouble for her.
I've made my preparations using my Geass. All that's left now is...
Hello, Omotesando Mall security.
What? The Black Knights?!
If you do not meet the following demands,
we will detonate a bomb we have planted there.
No... He can't be! Ero!
Mr. Maximillian from the Hakodate settlement.
That's!
A terror warning!
It must be the Black Knights!
Zero's returned!
Keep your voices down! The customers will hear!
But!
There's been a bomb threat made to Omotesando Mall!
Hold your positions! Prepare for contact from C. C!
All conditions have been cleared. All that's left is the ignition switch.
Ten...
Nine...
Eight...
Seven...
Six...
Five...
Four...
Three...
Two...
One...
The Black Knights!
Terrorists?!
What's going on?!
Oh, hell!
What the hell?!
Rolo!
Don't run off!
Rolo?
Not here?!
We've lost the target!
What about that report from Scorpion?!
Where's Rolo?!
All cell phones are being jammed to maintain public order!
Lt. Colonel! Does the report from Scorpion have top priority?
I'm going there myself!
And that is how you cause a panic.
What's my brother's location?!
Nobody's here?
They've gone looking for C. C...
So, you have awakened, after all.
I made the man following me my slave and put him under my absolute control.
As I thought, your top priority is the capture of C. C...
No matter how wrong the information you get is.
Starting now, this gilded cage of a school will become my castle of freedom.
And as for you...
I'll make you my pawn to find Nunnally.
What?!
Geass?!
You stopped time?!
Lelouch... Now you and your devilish eye...
will die.
Zero! Emergency!
The Chinese Federation just suddenly...
Here and now, the Black Knights will be destroyed!
Someday let's try to pick up and rebuild Mune no naka itsuka hirotta
The fragments of happiness in our hearts Shiawase no kakera atsumete miyou
That nearly forgotten melody Wasurekaketeita melody
Stay vivid, deep inside of me Iroasezu boku no man'naka ni
I thank you from the bottom of my heart Arigatou kokoro kara
Everything I have now, I owe to everyone Boku ni ima ga aru no wa minna no okagesa
I thank you from the bottom of my heart Arigatou kokoro kara
Next I'll send happiness to everyone Tsugi wa boku ga minna ni happy okuru yo
I won't forget anything Nanimokamo wasurenai yo
Because I'm still the same as I was that day Ano hi no boku mo boku dakara
You need me to keep on saying Daisuki da yo'tte itsumo
How much I love you Itte agenakya dame da ne
On those long nights, your tears about to overflow Namida ga kobore sou na nagai yoru wa
Just turn around Futto furikaette
Follow those footprints Ashiato wo tadorun'da
So that you'll never forget that day Ano hi wo wasurenai you ni
The members Guilford is about to execute are the core of the Black Knights!
The people I need to carry out my plan!
Somehow, I have to save them.
But right now, my phony little brother Rolo is the problem.
They've deployed a Geass-user to watch me.
Their plan makes sense. But that power of his...
No, there's a breach I can exploit.
For the sake of everyone whose memories were rewritten, I have to!
COUNTERATTACK AT THE GALLOWS