Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 [TV]

It’s been one year since the failure of the Black Rebellion and the supposed death of Zero. Britannia has assigned Area 11 a “correctional education” status, where Elevens are made an example of by brute force, to try to prevent any future uprisings and suppress rebellious thoughts.

Unsuspecting high school student Lelouch, oblivious to his rebellious past as Zero, stumbles upon a scheme on his life and the life of a mysterious woman known as C.C., who reveals to him his forgotten purpose and his “true” self. Destroying his assailants and declaring himself Zero once again, Lelouch sets out to finish what he started.

About the Show

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, is the second season to the action-mecha anime television series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Produced by studio Sunrise under the direction of Gorou Taniguchi, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 aired a total of 25 episodes between April 6, 2008 and September 28, 2008.

Season Summary

Episode 1: The Day a Demon Awakens
C.C. leads the Black Knights in retrieving a brainwashed Lelouch. Lelouch regains his memories and the Geass, taking on his identity as Zero once again. Elsewhere, Suzaku declares to Emperor Charles zi Britannia his desire to kill Zero.

Episode 2: Plan for Independent Japan
Lelouch reminiscences about his capture and how his father used Geass to alter his memories. The Black Knight destroys Babel Tower, affording them time to escape from the Britannian army. Later, Zero announces his return, and his desire for the creation of the United States of Japan.

Episode 3: Imprisoned in Campus
Lelouch discovers that the memories of his schoolmates at Ashford Academy were also altered, in order to erase Nunnally’s existence. Later, Lelouch fails to use Geass on Rolo, when the latter reveals that he also has Geass.

Episode 4: Counterattack at the Gallows
Lelouch manages to convince Rolo to spare him, in exchange, however, he must hand over C.