Alternative TitlesEnglish: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Japanese: コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 8
Chapters: 40
Status: Finished
Published: Aug 24, 2006 to Feb 24, 2010
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SynopsisThe Empire of Brittania has invaded Japan using giant robot weapons called Knightmare Frames. Japan is now referred to as Area 11, and its people the 11s. A Brittanian who was living in Japan at the time, Lelouch, vowed to his Japanese friend Suzaku that he'd destroy Brittania. Years later, Lelouch is in high school, but regularly skips out of school to go play chess and gamble on himself.
One day, he stumbles on terrorists 11s who've stolen a military secret and is caught by a member of the Brittanian task force sent after them, who is Suzaku. As the rest of the squad arrives, Suzaku is shot for disobeying orders, while the military secret, a young girl, gives Lelouch the power to make anyone obey any order. He takes command of the terrorists and leads them to crush the approaching Brittanian force. However, Suzaku is secretly made the pilot of Brittania's brand new test model Knightmare, Lancelot. Lelouch becomes the masked king Zero to lead the rebellion to defeat Brittania.
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skaterperson777
10 people found this review helpful
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Feb 2, 6:15 PM
21 of 40 chapters read
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| Enjoyment |
8 |
I will be comparing the anime to the manga because I believe that anything made after the original should be critically reviewed.
Lelouch vi Britannia (a prince of Britannia), hiding under the alias Lelouch Lamperouge, is given a great power--the power of Geass--by a mysterious girl. The power grants him the ability to give an order to anyone. He realizes he could change the world through his power to become emperor of Britannia and create an ideal world for his sister, Nunnally. However, the Geass he was given is far more destructive and powerful than he could imagine.
The manga for Code Geass doesn't do justice for the glory of the anime. First off, there are no Knightmare Frames. I'm not a huge mecha fan, but Code Geass would have been incomplete without them! Second, I understand that the author(s) probably wanted to put their own take on the characters, but they looked a little off from the anime. Lelouch didn't strike me as the "I will take over Britannia and rule" type. He was just "meh" for me. The story changed a lot of events from the anime and didn't make them as epic as the anime. er--the power of Geass--by a mysterious girl. The power grants him the ability to give an order to anyone. He realizes he could change the world through his power to become emperor of Britannia and create an ideal world for his sister, Nunnally. However, the Geass he was given is far more destructive and powerful than he could imagine.
Story: 7
It tried to stay with the anime but didn't work out for me. The premise and overall plot were similar but seemed to leave too much behind. I was debating on giving it a 6, but since the main plot was there, I'd have to give it a 7.
Art: 7
Very neat. The details on the outfits were nice. The background was okay at times. Not much going on there. Still quite upset that Lelouch didn't really look like Lelouch throughout the series.
Character: 6
Most of them were simply static for me, except for Lelouch and Suzaku. The other characters like Nunnery and Milly stayed true to character as in the anime, which was nice.
Enjoyment: 8
I'll be nice and give it an eight since I was able to relive some moments of the anime through reading the manga.
Overall: 7
Try it. But if you've watched the anime and aren't really interested in the manga, you won't miss out. read more
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It is similar because in both mangas, there is someone that is trying to bring justice to the world in such ways that you would have never thought of. They both have main characters who go to the extremes to get what they think is better for the world.
They are both about a male protagonist who uses their minds to create a new world with a special powerthey both inherite from a non-human being. Both challenges the mind, but completely different scenes and endings. Code Geass is much longer than Death Note.
Both Code Geass and Death note are about a character which decided after obdaining a power to change the world, code geass is more about a story of revenge , the main character trying to destory britannia, even thought he is a britanian himself and changing and currect system. In Death note after the character obdaining his power, he is trying to change the currect world, he wants to make it better, a peacefull world without crimicals or killers, both are like that , strategy manga :)
Did you ever think that it would be better if some people died? You probably did once. But if you suddenly acquired the power to do so, without anybody finding out, would you really do it? The two main characters of these manga would do anything to achieve their goal of a better world, even if it involves killing a lot of people. The tactical plans they make will always surprise you, you will never be bored by what happens when they battle!
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Both series have ideals of changing peoples lives and society together. Both of the main characters also wears a mask.
Both Akumetsu and Code Geass are about a guy trying to change the currect system, maybe code geass is more like a story of revenge unlike akumetsu which is clearly a character who hates the correct system. The only difference is in akumetsu the main char didnt have some special power like code geass,he had something different from that, but its also a clever manga. I recommend ya to read it.
You will probably agree to a certain degree with what the main characters of these manga think. There are people in this world that we would be better if without. But if you (like them) would have the power to really dispose of them, would you really do it? If you want to see how they do it and see a lot of gore, blood and some of the best plot development. Of this sound interesting to you, then you should try out these manga.
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These two manga are so alike to the point that the story is absolutely amazing.
Record of Fallen Vampire is about a vampire king name Strauss who had abandon and destroy his own kingdom. Code Geass is about a disowned prince name Lelouch vi Britannia who has a deep hatred for his birth empire.
In both manga, it talks about how both main character have to use their mind, strength, and sheer will power to obtain their goal. They both have a lonely role where they are always in the position of losing someone they loved. The role that is known as "The King". Both the main character, Lelouch and Strauss are always thinking, finding, and looking for the best possible outcome that is best for the people around them.
But what I makes these manga so similar to each other are the ending to the two, I really can't explain it because it might be consider as a spoiler. But if you know the ending to these two, they are very alike. So all in all. If you like Code Geass, you would definitely like Record of Fallen Vampire. read more
Both main characters are smart like had a plan all sort out in the beginning but revealed in the end. Both main characters are being hunted down. They both have a similar ending.
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zennou no noa haven't got too far for scanlation but both of the story have the same kind of ideal, a boy as a main character and intelligent, wanted to change the world with their power, a girl who would support that main character... Noa and Lelouch have the same kind of sanity ( i guess but no offense to any of the fan out there okay~~) and characteristic. so if anyone who love to read/watch either of these manga are welcome to read the other one if you haven't ...!
Both want to change the world and protect certain people.
Both lelouch and noa want to change the government
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They both have main characters who try to control people and society through suggestions and orders (Lost+Brain by Hypnotism Code Geass by Geass) and both want to make society a better/more ideal place
You can change the will of other people, you can manipulate them to do anything you want them to do. What would you do? Would you use this power to your own advantage or would you try to make the world a better place? Bioth main characters of these series have different motives, that's why if you read one these stories the other one will make you rethink about what you could do with such an ability.
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In many ways, both Kurosawa and Kitahara stem their mannerisms from Lelouch. In regard to Kurosawa, we have someone who is relatively cunning and has a justified purpose. In regard to Kitahara, we have someone who wishes for revenge and would do what it takes to exact her wishes. In fact, they both parody Lelouch in the series.
It's impossible to not see that some aspects and characters attitudes have similarities with Code Geass' ones. Even some of Lelouch's poses are interpreted by the protagonist during photos or "action" scenes.
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