Alternative TitlesEnglish: Code Geass - Lelouch of the Rebellion Synonyms: 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: TV
Episodes: 25
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 6, 2006 to Jul 28, 2007
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24 min. per episode Rating:
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
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SynopsisAfter the invasion of Japan by the Brittannian Empire, the country is renamed to "Area 11". The young Lelouch, a Brittannian student living in Japan, accidentally gets caught up in a local terrorist attack against Brittannia, reuniting with his childhood friend Suzaku as well as meeting the mysterious girl C.C. Cornered in a life and death situation, Lelouch accepts a power C.C. offers to him, the ability to order anyone to do anything. Harboring a thirst for revenge against the Brittanian Empire for their actions against his family, Lelouch wages war against the Empire. Using his newfound power and tactical ability, Lelouch goes under the alias Zero in attempts to fulfill his childhood vow, to destroy Brittannia! |
Related AnimeAdaptation: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Code Geass: Suzaku of the Counterattack, Code Geass: Nightmare of Nunnally, Code Geass - Hangyaku no Lelouch Novels
Side story: Code Geass - Hangyaku no Lelouch Picture Drama
Summary: Code Geass - Hangyaku no Lelouch Recaps, Code Geass - Hangyaku no Lelouch Special Edition Black Rebellion
Sequel: Code Geass - Hangyaku no Lelouch R2
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Plun
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Code Geass is one of my favorite anime. Why? It's filled with so much action, bombastic dialogue, and has such eye-catching visuals that it tops the charts in entertainment value. This is an exciting and epic anime and it's over the top.
For some people, the plot, characters, and music alone is bad enough to make the show unwatchable. For others, the high action, flashy animation, and drama will be more than enough to make the show a favorite of all time though I like everything about Code Geass.
Story: Lelouch Lamperouge appears to be a typical high school student at Ashford Academy in the Britannian controlled Area 11 (formerly named Japan.) But he's actually a prince in the Britannian imperial family, and seventeenth in line to the throne. He develops a hatred for the emperor of Britannia and the entire imperial establishment, vowing to one day destroy them for the death of his mother and cripple of his sister. After an encounter with a mysterious young woman named C.C., Lelouch gains the power of Geass, which grants him the ability to force anyone to do what he wishes. With this ability, Lelouch becomes a mysterious figure named Zero and begins his battle against the Britannian Empire.
Code Geass have too many loose and cliff hanging ends. The end are always left unexplained, leaving the viewer with questions not only about various subplots but also about several key elements of the storyline. However, what makes up for this is the plot and character developments. Every episode is surprising and leave you eager to watch the next episode.
It seems Code Geass mainly focus on the drama, emotion, and the heart-breaking moments. Geass ends up being not so much a story with a certain plot and characters but rather a series of exciting, exaggerated but well-crafted, incredulous and definitely memorable scenes.
Characters: The characters, are so great and awesome that it's hard to stop enjoying them. There are characters that are a goody too shoe, outright intolerable that will make you want to strangle and kill them off the show. The characters are all so great that something unexpected might happen to them. There are also characters that are naive, filled with too much hate and/or love but in the end, you'll have a character you like or maybe even love. My favorite character, of course, are C.C., Kallen, and Lelouch.
Art & Animation: Another good thing about Code Geass is its high production values and colorful animation. The character designs, created by CLAMP, are great and well drawn. The animation may not be great but it is detailed, vivid, and lively. The fights aren't as smooth or fluid as it could be but it's flashy, colorful, which is very much fitting considering the nature of the series.
Sound: The voice acting also plays a role in the show's success. Characters like Zero and Suzaku may be outrageous or cliched but their voice actors fit the characters so well that they are able to sell the characters. One of my favorite voice actor, Jun Fukuyama, does a great job playing the key character of Lelouch/Zero. His performance, especially how well he change from the carefree high school student to the more sinister and manipulative rebel is vital to keeping the series enjoyable and entertaining. Fukuyama is usually playing two characters and does it absolutely convincingly. There's nothing to complain about of the music either as the background music is very good and it fits right in it. The openings for Code Geass are my favorite. It's very paced and exciting.
Enjoyment: I've seen Geass more than 5 times in a row already. (Not counting season 2) This is a nice, great anime. With the non-stop action, you'll be wanting to see which side will win and lose. For one moment you can be smiling, then crying the next. Happens to me sometimes.
Overall: Code Geass is a awesome anime that will surely gather different opinions from viewers and other reviewers other than myself. I've seen and heard a lot of people saying SUNRISE has done an awesome job and it's not because of the use of mecha, action or drama, but rather how effectively it appeals to that certain aspect of anime that is not often addressed and yet is one of the main purposes of anime: entertainment. If your main interest in anime is in the quality of the storytelling or the characters, then Geass is probably not for you. However, if you're in it to have fun or for some good laughs, then take a look at this anime. You wont be disappointed. Indeed Geass is a rare accomplishment. read more
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I was incredibly skeptical about Code Geass at first, but I'm very pleased to say that I was greatly surprised.
STORY - Before I saw this series, it was described to me on multiple occasions as "Death Note with mechas." After seeing it, however, I am inclined to disagree. The similarities between the two series are superficial at best, and though I can see why people would draw the comparison, I don't really think that dis/liking one means that you'll dis/like the other. But anyway, unlike Death Note, I wouldn't say that the story in Code Geass is particularly notable or unique. It's actually rather straightforward and even a little cliche, but that's exactly why this is such a well done series -- the barebones storyline is handled in a refreshing and new way that grabs the viewer's attention. There are enough twists and turns involved to keep you on the edge of your seat. The pacing is excellent and nothing feels rushed or drawn out. Indeed, the progression up to the conclusion is especially brilliant. (It's a cliffhanger "ending," but oh, it's just a fantastic cliffhanger.)
The series is also appealing in its uncanny ability to mix genres. Yes, this is a mecha series, but it really doesn't have to be. Yes, CLAMP did the character designs and there are some very shoujo elements (read: homolust), but there are very shounen rivalries and some pretty epic battle scenes too. Everybody wins! Additionally, because of the number of characters, the story allows for a number of small subplots. I was very happy with how this was handled in particular because all of the subplots relate and affect the main plot directly, whether by revealing some bit of information to both the characters and the viewer or by pushing forward interesting character development. Everything is well thought out and wonderfully executed, so despite the fact that "strong-willed person with plans to change the world receives mysterious power that helps facilitate his goals" isn't a very unique storyline... Code Geass makes it work.
Also. Code Geass utilizes the "best friends trying to kill each other" plotline, and I'm a sucker for that plotline.
CHARACTER - The characters in this series are rather varied. Some are very plain and one-dimensional, while others have an amazing complexity to them that makes them very life-like. I'll be honest. I've become somewhat infatuated with Lelouch as a character (and am rather biased as a result). To me, he is very much a human character -- he has emotions, opinions, a unique point of view, and some very serious flaws, all of which make him incredibly easy to relate to and to sympathize with. He is easily the most complex character in the series, and he feels real to me, even with his supernatural powers and his genius-level intellect. This ability to make the audience relate to him is also probably the series' greatest strength and the main reason why the story is able to remain relevant and interesting despite the fact that there aren't too many new ideas plotwise.
Suzaku would probably be second in line for complexity after Lelouch, though his sense of justice might be called cliche at first (along with Nunnally's and Euphemia's), and his hax-level physical prowess is somehow harder to accept than Lelouch's genius-level intelligence. It's harder to appreciate Suzaku's depth at first, partially because he is presented as Lelouch's main obstacle and the audience's sympathies are with Lelouch, but a great deal is revealed about his character throughout the course of the series, and he becomes an amazing foil to his rival. Their conflicting ideologies and philosophies are fascinating if you really look into it, and gay as it sounds, they really do compliment each other very well.
Much of the rest of the cast seems to fall into typical archetypes -- there's your adorable little sister, your mad scientist and his assistant, your cheerful schoolgirls, your best friend, your most loyal soldier, your second-in-command, your village idiot, your... really creepy lesbian girl? Despite the generic-sounding descriptions, most of the characters are actually pretty fun, or at the very least, interesting. C.C. provides snarky commentary. Shirley spreads innocent schoolgirl love. Nunnally is so moe you'll die. Jeremiah is a good butt of all jokes. Little bits of backstory are tossed in here and there to separate them from the crowd, but it's never enough to actually intrude, and the wide range of characters lets you settle into the world pretty well too; after all, what universe is complete without an animal mascot that shows up now and again?
ARTWORK & ANIMATION - I wasn't too impressed with CLAMP's character designs at first (noodleboys!), but as always seems to be the case, they gradually grew on me, and I remembered just how pretty X was. CLAMP just knows how to make everyone look amazingly sexy, male or female. I really loved how they did all of the facial expressions in the series though, especially for Lelouch. Seriously, that guy had some of the most awesome crazy expressions, some of the most amazingly touching sadface expressions, and of course, some of the most amusing WTF expressions. The mecha designs for the Knightmare Frames were also pretty awesome. I dig the whole rollar blade thing, and some of the technologies they come up with are neat, if a little over-the-top. The animation is fluid and smooth for the most part and very few things stood out as being bad.
MUSIC - Initially, I wasn't particularly fond of any of the OP/EDs for Code Geass except the first ending by ALI PROJECT because 1) they're awesome, and 2) Yuki Kajiura's style seemed to suit the series very well. The screaming violins both convey the high status of Britannia and the intensity of the emotions in the series. The rest of the themes seemed lackluster in comparison, but though I was never a huge fan of FLOW, "COLORS" kind of grew on me after a while. The final insert song, "Innocent Days" by Hitomi is pretty nice as well. Very thoughtful, very poignant, very fitting. The background music during the series was negligible for the most part; there is some pretty generic battle build-up type music and other appropriate, but rather typical, themes. Still, there's some neat classical/opera stuff, and the "All hail Brittania!" theme is definitely awesome.
VOICE ACTING - I've seen all of Code Geass subbed and most of it dubbed. Although I was incredibly turned off by Johnny Yong Bosch's role as Lelouch initially, it kind of grew on me, and now I think it fits well enough, though I do wish he'd change his voice a little more when Lelouch is Zero (make it a little deeper?). Suzaku's dub voice surprised me with how appropriate it was too. One of the things I really wish we could replicate in English though, is the subtle differences in manners between characters, between Lelouch and Suzaku at various stages of their lives, and between Lelouch and Zero. In Japanese, when Lelouch and Suzaku are children, they refer to themselves with "boku" and "ore" respectively. As teenagers, the pronouns are swapped, with Lelouch using "ore" (Zero uses "watashi") and Suzaku using "boku." Euphemia uses "watakushi." I'll skip the grammar lesson (go wiki "Japanese pronouns"), but suffice to say that these differences provide a lot of very interesting insight into each of the characters. It's really too bad English isn't nearly as interesting.
The rest of the voices in the dub are pretty average, perhaps the low end of average, with a stereotypically high-pitched girly voice for Nunnally that is amazingly annoying, and very forgettable voices for virtually all the female characters (Milly, Shirley, and Kallen all kind of sound the same). I was very impressed with Lloyd's dub voice though, even if nothing will ever amount to his amazing original voice, which is uh, amazing! Seriously. One of the most amusing voices I've ever heard. Jun Fukuyama's voice for Lelouch I found to be a bit too deep/old sounding initially, but that grew on me as well, and I really love the badassity of his voice for Zero. Suzaku's original voice sounds a little generic at first, but it grows with his character. There's a good bit of Engrish in the Japanese version as well, which is always fun. I don't think you can ever get tired of their "Yes, my lord(o)!" or their "All hail Britannia!"
Overall, I'd say the original is damn awesome, and the dub is pretty watchable -- always a plus, right?
OVERALL - I really love this series, and I definitely did not see that happening. Honestly, I found the first episode incredibly underwhelming: the opening sequence made it look like a series I wouldn't be interested in watching at all, and all of the expository really turned me off...but the second episode? That was so much more epic than I could have ever predicted, and I was pretty much won over after that. I'm just a sucker for chess analogies, I guess! Seriously though, good story, good characters, good animation, and good music! Mechas, politics, rivalry and comradery, strained friendships, love and hate, complex ideologies, and blowing shit up! What more could you want? :D
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Both anime are like a chess game. Very strategic and different from what you've seen before.
The protagonists, Lelouch and Light, both gain an ability that can change the world.
It's kind of like Death Note with mechs and lots of big bosomed girls.
It has some of the same sort of premise that Death Note does, and some of the same atmosphere, but it takes itself a lot less seriously. It also plays out less like a thriller, but it has some of the same sort of cat and mouse element that Death Note has.
You might not like Code Geass, but there are enough similarities that you probably should give it a shot.
This seems to be a pretty common comparison - probably because Light and Lelouch are practically the same character. Both shows feature quite a bit more intellectual sparring than your typical shounen fare, and both main characters have very similar personalities (they're closer to being villains than heroes) and abilities (ridiculously powerful but with prominent weaknesses that require careful planning to circumvent).
Code Geass has more or less the same idea as Death Note, the ally of justice, but a "zero" instead of "kira" and some mind work here and there. the differences are: Code Geass is more colourful+humorous, the protagonist is more emotional and less clever when compared to light.
Genius's with a special power using their brain strategising and planning. Light and Lelouch have similar ideals and try to change the world in the name of justice but acts more like the villain
Very similar plot. A boy who gets the power to make anyone do what he wants and use it to change the world they live in. Both very interesting with unique characters (except maybe for suzaku). "The bad guy" in the main character position, everyone against him.
The protagonist is somewhat evil and wicked. Both share smart brain and great ambition. They won't hestitate to use others to help achieve their ambition. You can find some plot twists too in both series. Both series also introduce many characters who aren't left to be there, but have great roles for the plotline.
Main Characters have the same kind of intentions. Both are smart and use good strategies/tactics, very interesting. Main characters both have interesting powers.
The series are both about 1 person that gets a power to do good things, but some people think it isnt good what they does, some people do. (In death note, the killing of criminals, and in Code Geass he wants that the 11's can be called Japanese again) They have both a friend, who's on the 'battlefield' an enemy.
(sorry if my english isnt good)
Both Anime titles feature a female character that just gets in the way... Sure, they can be helpful at times, but overall they are just annoying... In this one it's a forced GF, but in Code Geass it's sort of a Sidekick...
I know a lot of people like it when there's dumb broads that piss the main character off, especially if they are hot...
Both anime have a main character who can control other people.
Code Geass is similar to Death Note in how they deal with morality issues such one's justice. They both play mind games with their enemies expect Code Geass is more of that of the military nature. The main characters in both uses mostly anyone they could as their pawn in order to achieve their victory.
Although Code Geass might involve a few mechas, it bares a strong resemblance to Death Note, they both include a main character who is a genius and who has just acquired a supernatural power which they wish to use to reform the world into their ideal. So if you enjoyed Death Note you might also want to check out Code Geass.
Take some concepts from Death Note, and add in a lot of mecha action. :P Both have main characters who want to change the world. Very interesting.
Well, they are both awesome for one, the protagonists are similar, they think alike I guess, And the cliffhangers...I thought I'd die from watching these -_- I think the main similarity is the characters and what they hope to achieve - World Domination (sorta) and the animes are about how they go about that.
In both series there is someone trying to make a better world with help from something special. Death Note has it's notebook and in Code Geass there is the Geass.
both revolve around the idea of manipulating others with special powers
If you like kira in Death Note you'll like Lelouch in Code Geass
Rather similar theme of both main characters trying to create a better world via their manipulative alter ego's.
Both characters also start out with good intentions, but start to lose their own ideals along the way and become more out of control.
Quite similar. Although the main characters have diferent objectives, they both want to rule the world, and also have the 'master-mind' needed to do that. If you liked Death Note, watch Code Geass; and if you liked Code Geass, watch Death Note!
Uses their intellectual skills. And fight for what they think is right.
Not only the main characters are quite similar, but also in both shows they have "supernatural" ways to manipulate people (Death Note(s) - Geass).
Lots of thinking involved, and the main character exploits a 'magical power' to try to change the world.
Both protagonists have their lives changed dramatically when they encounter a being who gives them strange powers, and they both use their power to pursue their ideals.
Code Geass and Death Note were pretty much like each other, in my opinion at least. Death Note was too dark for my taste, whereas Code Geass has somewhat similar plot and the main character isn't so evil at all, at least not until the very end, and even that is debatable. However, Code Geass isn't as deeply intellectual series as Death Note. So, if you liked one of these, you might really like the other one too.
Two student who get a power and use it to rid the world of evil, but it slowly takes them over. Both shows are very similar, and Light = Lelouch.
Both interesting, both have genius main character (s). Both proves that brains over brawn!
The Main characters are both smart as hell, and have the same ideal and of a world without evil :)
Kira & Zero are very similar.. :D
Both of main character obtain a power that will change the world. Not only that, both of main character is very intelligent,dare to make risky move that usual people don't want to.
I think you'll find the main characters to be VERY similar.
The two main characters have the same twisted mind frame, using strategy to kill in order to create a "new and better world."
Light and Lelouch have similar personality and demeanor with different motives and methods.
Light wants to create a world where there is no crime, with the us of the DeathNote he began killing criminals with unforgivable crimes.
While Leouch got the Geass which he uses along with his intellect to undermine and eventually crush an Empire.
Both the characters through-out the series face rivals which challenge their intellect and wit to the limits.
Very similar main character and main line of plot. And both use the same motives, like unnatural partner, great skill etc. etc.
And both are marvellous. :)
probably the only similarity is few characteristics of the main character. Light Yagami and Lelouch are secretively trying to destroy the bad guys (criminals in DN and ruthless Britannia empire in CG). Similar to how Light keeps fighting L, Near, Mello by using various strategies, Lelouch has to deal with his best friend, who is empire's servant in a similar way except that CG's setting is in a future where Robots (controlled by humans) do the fighting. I don't want to go in further details, but let me assure you that if you liked DN, you will also like CG for sure.
The situation is totally different but in both the main character is very sharp and uses his brain all the time . Though in Death Note the main char had ti fight other mastermind , in Code Geass has to defeat an whole empire .
Both of them will make you want more ;)
Both portagonists want to make a better world using a supernatural power, both are very intelligent and both will do anything to achieve their objectives.
When I finished Death Note, I was going through such bad withdrawal that I needed to find another anime that was similar to watch.
Code Geass did it for me. Although I think it's not as thrilling and suspenseful as Death Note, it definitely has my thumbs up. The story idea of a character having the power to change the world is similar. The setting, fighting, and etc. are different. Actually, I think Code Geass has more action than Death Note since it deals a bit with the military and stuff.
So, if you like Death Note and you like guns and fighting, I'd say go for Code Geass. It helped me through my Death Note withdrawal, and I hope it can do the same for you!
Both of the main characters, Light and Lelouch, are very intelligent, and consistently demonstrate their abilities throughout each of their respective series. If you liked that cleverness from Death Note, you will definitely enjoy Code Geass.
about intelligent men, wanting to change the world, and will do everything to do it
Both main characters Kira and Zero have special power-not psychical but this ability can change the world if used properly. In exchange for this ability they had to sign a contract. They both want to change the world and both are genius.
The main characters of these series gain a power to control/kill people and they want to change the world.
This anime has the perfect "death note" feel to it... the main character thinks almost the same way light does and hopes to accomplish a somewhat similar goal... only through different means. although its very similar to death note it has far more action and far more characters that play an important role in the store. shame there is no "L" like character in code though....
The two opposing protagonists in each series fights for what they believe is true justice.
Despite how Code Geass has mechas and intense action scenes, both of these series both have a highly intellegent main character given a special gift/power that is used to turn the tide of the world. While Death Note may have more clever ideas and less action, Code Geass still has a great main character full of ambition and has some of the most exciting mecha action there is. When it comes down to it, you can't help but appreciate the brilliant minds of Light Yagami and Lelouch, and if you liked one,you'll probably like the other.
Both are very similar to the story but also the character. Lelouch is very similar Light. Find them have the same character.
Code Geass is similar to Death Note in that Lelouch can kill people with out touching them or make them do what ever he wants.
I realized how similar these two animes are right from the first episode, both have amazing character personalities, great animation and both make you watch more and more even though you should be doing something else...
Both series has a similar way trying to solve the problem that they have or what they want to do. They both have an artistic power they use and manipulate people.
Both main characters want to change the world.
Both Kira(Light) and Zero(Lelouch) want to create a new world. L and Suzaku are against their methods of creating this new world.
The only difference is that Light is idealist, while Lelouch is realist. And L is realist, Suzaku an idealist.
Both series focus on a character that could be seen as either good or evil; A character who is trying to usurp the current rulers and set himself at the top. Also, both Lelouch and Light are tactical geniuses, both have an almost psychopathic and egotistical side, but all the while they are very good at keeping up a calm and collected facade in front of other people. Finally, both possess something of supernatural power that allows them to get ahead in the game quickly, but may or may not be their downfall in the end.
Both are tales of Revolution.
Both main characters have a limited amount of power to control other peoples mind / life span. Even tho the main characters are similar, code geass has alot of mecha action while death note has barely any action. But both of them are still great!
Code Geass and Death Note are similar to each other in a way that they make the viewers (watchers) think of who is really justice and the like. They are both intelligent animes. If you like Death Note, I guess you'll also like Code Geass, and vice versa.
The plot of Light/ Kira (Ryoko) vs. Lelouch/ Zero (C.C.), with same smart cold (evil in a way) main character with an abnormal power who uses it to change the world to a better place from his own point of view for justice
There is good action but that is not what i think it is all about. It is more the psychological aspect that is really interesting. There is more action in code geass - hangyaku no lelouch but i think that the death note has a more detailed story line.
Both feature similar protagionists and both series have a more thinking and suspense style to it then it does with action scenes. The primary difference between the two is that Code Geass involves politics and warfare where as Death Note is more based on crime and detective work.
The main characters are both "evil" masterminds behind a plot to save the world. They both acquire a supernatural power and use it to their full potential, c.c. is like ryuk. and Lelouch's geass is like Light's death note. Both have friends on the enemy's side that are unaware of their identity.
Code Geass is a little more childish and unrealistic, but if you enjoyed the intellectual Death Note you can't miss this anime!
From the general idea behind both shows, to subtle details, Code Geass IS Death Note, but with mechs. Seeing as how Death Note was first and also, in my opinion, easily the better of the two shows, Code Geass can be considered a Death Note-ripoff. If you like exotic character design and giant robots, you may enjoy Code Geass more, but overall, Death Note does a much better job of telling the story of a young man who gains a supernatural power and wishes to improve society through controversial means. Death Note is more thought-provoking while Code Geass emphasizes the typical shounen aspects more.
Lead roles are quite similar: both are given a rather limited superpower, and decide to create a better world with it. Cat and mouse mindgames ensue with the rest of the world, where both sides use underhanded tactics to gain victory.
main characters are extremely similar. both receive a power that allows them to control others. both have generally good intentions but have extreme ways to achieve that goal. right from the first episode i couldn't help but think this guy is just like Light.
Lelouch and Kira are similar. But just a little.
Twisted lead protagonist in both series, where both don’t really care about others lives and look to use others to gain something. Both lead characters have exclusively a strange power in Code Geass it’s the power of ultimate Command for Lelouch and Death Note Kira has his this mystical book. Both series have friends that oppose each other and look to kill each other, and have a sort of tragic romance to them as well. Both are dark animes to some extent especially Death note.
Story and chracters are very similar. If you like the first one, you will love the second and vice versa.
The main characters of both shows are remarkably similar. The only significant differences are that Lelouch, unlike Light, has more reasoning behind his actions than simple boredom and Lelouch cares about more people than just himself. If you've watched Death Note first you'll half expect Lelouch to start screaming about becoming the God of the new world.
The series themselves are quite different. Death Note is set in our world, where as Code Geass is set in an alternate universe where Britannia rules most of the world. Code Geass has bright colours, comedy and ecchi, Death Note does not. However, there really aren't many anime with characters quite like Light and Lelouch, and the similarities they share are more than enough reason for a fan of one to like the other.
Lelouch Lamperouge and Yagami Light share some characteristics. They both want too change the world at all cost. Not a single death is too much for them. Although there are no Mecha's in Death Note, and no Shinigami's in Code Geass, I am sure that if you liked the one, you will like the other, so jump into the lives of these Anti-Heroes, and see what they will do for their goals!
The main characters want to change the world to better. But there is always something that stops them. There are either weak and strong enemies. No matter how you predict, you'll never know what will happen in the end. Of course, there are many rotten people who died, because of their craziness and freaking off in the end.
The main characters of these two anime, wants to fight with the evil and be on the side of justice. Somehow, that doesn't really work that fine. Because there are many people who are dear to you and they just die in this war...And somehow then they ask themselves why and how that started....
They are very similar, in several ways. I the only thing that is different, is it has a lot of action in it as well as Mechs.
the main characters seem to be the anatagonists rather than protagonists... and they often, if not sometimes, become "berserk" with what power they have! and they're both bishies >///< also the stories both feature are somewhat inlolving death 0.o
and both series have good soundtracks =]]]
if you love yagami light in Death Note then you'll love Lelouch
both of them are main chacters who try to fix the world where people can live happily and to prevail justice
using the special powers and abilities they are given, Lelouch and Light can be less different
RUN! RUN! SOMEBODY IS KILLING EVERYBODY! Is it right? Is it wrong? You figure it out while watching this! Its amazing how 1 person can change the world with just a little determinating, hard work, and magical powers. Your in for a treat.
Characters who are very smart, have 2 hot assistants. Plot revolves around crushing people for personal gain. Did I mention the hot assistants?
Through out the whole series just like in death note it makes your mind go crazy they are are both mind thrillers and makes you think of what outcomes could happen to the characters.
Both have very complex stories about justifying their worlds.
Main characters are very similar, both are manipulative and sharp/shrewd, as they try to think their way out of their situation, using this the powers they're given.
Well,lets see,u like Kira or Lulu ;D ?
if so u can watch both of the anime and u would love them XD
very similiar to each other,intersting and keeps u exited ;3
The anime differs much. But when it comes to the main characters, they have alot in common. They both have that so called unique way of thinking, not to mention how smart both are. And they might also have the same goal.
lelouch and light are pretty similar and share the same goal.
Both characters think almost the same. They are both smart. They both start off with good intentions.
Death Note & Code Geass 's plot are very similar. The main characters in both anime created a name for themselves such as Zero and Kira. Both of em keep their faces hidden and wanted to uphold justice.
Basically, the two things that resemble each other are the plot devices and Light Yagami/Lelouch's characters. The plot devices are there basically to fill up gaping plot holes (and both present some of the worst actually). As for the characterization of Lelouch and Light, they're both very identical - twisted form of justice, selfish and arrogant disposition and very manipulative and calculative in treating the people around him for their own goals.
both the main characters' wish is to change the world with their own hands..plus the two main characters shares almost the same attitudes...plus the flow of the story too..it's kinda the same~
The control aspect of the Death Note and Geass mirror each other. The characters also have the same mindset of making the world a better place, regardless of casualties or sacrifices. Both Yagami Light and Lelouch Lamperouge are very emotional, although they tend to hide it well, and are stubborn and reluctant to use their powers on those they care about, namely Yagami Sayu and Kururugi Suzaku, respectively.
This two animes are very similar.. with unguessable plots which may even give you a suprise.. Death note has Raito the main character who is very good with tactical strategies like Code Geass's Lelouch.. Both anime rocks.. lol.//
the main caracter is trying to change the world^^its one of the many things i can say is similair betwen those animes i cant say all of them its so many
If Death note and Gundam had a baby it would be Code Geass, Plot twists, Great writing and similar Protaganists
Death Note's main character has a similar power to the Code Geass main character.
Both of the main character's enemies have a different sense of justice, (Suzaku and L). And...both of the main characters do alot of planning, thinking and have a great strategic mind.
because the main charictar in the animes is a bad gay and they have close abilities.
The animation styles are very different. Code Geass may look lighter or happier, but both anime deal with dark themes of control, death, judgment, and power.
While Death Note takes place in our world, Code Geass takes place in a sort of alternate history based world with Mecha, a complex political situation, and a dystopian landscape in Japan.
In both cases a very intelligent character who is seemingly normal otherwise, is suddenly presented with a supernatural power and the choice of what to do with it. Both decide to use their new found power to change the world for, in their opinion, the better; but, not everyone feels the use of such power is ethical, or, agrees how to make the world better, and the characters face opposition. In Death Note the conflicts are much closer, as they do not involve international politics or battles, they are more centered on the minds of the two main protagonists. Code Geass involves much of the same chess style psychological battling, but, applies it to the grand stage of world power struggles as well as character driven motivations.
Both anime feature plot twists and a sense of unpredictability, if you enjoyed one, you will likely enjoy the other, though, they are different in many ways and should not be watched with expectations of intense similarity.
Code Geass is concluded in the season season, Code Geass r2
Its has almost the same main character and have the same problem for the main
that he goes against the community and try to destroy/ change the world.
they both use some sored of mystical power and uses it on many people (for light its the death note, for lelouch its the giass).
Both Death note, and Code geass have excelent suspence, and leave the watcher wanting more...
if you liked that, then you should try watching this anime
Both anime have the main character who wants to change the world for the better, and are very smart although Code Geass is for those that would also like some action, as there are a lot of fights with mecha, where Death Note is more supernatural.
Death Note has wits and planned tactics, whereas Code Geass uses more strategy and is smart in a more military way.
They both have the same evil protagonist deal. Both Light and Lelouch have a power to help them get whatever they please. However, Light's Death Note is a little more broad, allowing him to kill people without even meeting them, while Lelouch's geass makes him have to look at the person directly in the eye.
Light has a manipulative type of personality once he picked up the Death Note, and when Lelouch got his Geass, he acquired this same type of hidden personality. Both stories widen out with different antagonists and all sorts of different conflict.
They are very interesting overall.
Both deal with a man who obtains a mysterious power and use it to improve the world and rid it of their definitions of evil
Just like everyone else says, the main characters, Light and Lelouch, are similar in their genius minds and willpower to change the world. Not only that but both of the stories unfolded quite well and were unpredictable till the end.
both are great shows, with main characters wanting to change the goal, there are similiarities in the main characters actions however they are still two entirely different people and different shows but most people who like one end up like the other show
Both are about a guy with some power (the death note/geass), hoping to change the world for the better
Light "Kira" Yagami and Lelouch "Zero" Lamperouge are very similar characters. Both of them have genius intellects, a supernatural ability with very specific limitations, and a desire to change the world under a false name.
In terms of differences, Code Geass is more fast-paced, and since it is set in a world with giant robots, there are plenty of large-scale action scenes - Lelouch's strategic genius is always pivotal here. It does, however, has fewer mindgames than Death Note - there is no L figure, though there is an "Athrun Zala figure".
Lelouch is less fully evil than Light, with more clear motivations for his acts. Interestingly, he regards himself as a monster while Light regards himself as above morality.
Both Death Note and Code Geass is about a teenager who wants to change the current world with the help of a mystical power they posses and learn how to controll as the series continues!
In death note, you have light yagami; an excellant star student who is bored out of his mind. he finds a notebook that kills people when you write their name in it, with it he trys to rid the world of all evil. In code geass:lelouch of the rebellion, you have lelouch lamperouge;an intelligent student, who wants to make a world where his little sister, nanally can find happiness. He recieves a power from a girl named C.C, a power called geass; he uses this power to destory his fathers, the emperor of the holy brittanian empire.
Both feature heroes that have access to supernatural power, and they both want to create a new world of justice.
Both feature anti-hero main characters who are brilliant strategists. However, Code Geass is more action-oriented, whereas Death Note is more cerebral.
It has many of the same themes as Death Note, and Light's method of creating the new world is, while much more drastic, similar to Lelouch's morals-- to get what you want, you have to bloody your hands a little.
If you liked see Yagami Light trying to be the new World God. You will love to see Lelouch Lamprouge trying to conquer the World
Lelouch is like a more just and less egotistical Kira from Death Note. C.C. is his Ryuk. It's a great series and, unlike Death Note, the ending is satisfying.
While Light can kill people by writing names on the death note, Lelouch can control the mind of anyone with only visual contact.Both has as protagonists the "villain" of the story.
Geass is something like Death Note. Both main characters (who have a strong sense of justice) come into possession of that mysterious power, which allows them to change the world. They have comrade-in-arms, who gave them that ability (C.C. and Ryuuk). So both Lelouch (under the alias Zero) and Light (under the alias Kira) start a mind game and wage war against that rotten world, which should be destroy and rebuild again as a better place.
Lelouch from Code Geass and Yagami Light from Death Note are similar characters. They both obtain a certain power and they both attempt to reshape the world with it to make it as they believe it should be.
both gain a supernatural power and wish to change the world with their new found power and ideals
They are both powerful, destructful, and Evil anime i have ever seen. Code Geass
is more destructive and more tactics. The turn arounds in Code Geass are unbelievable. Death Note will just blow your mind out from inside and out. The strategies that goes against eachother are simply amazing. They both rock my socks.
A young high school student suddenly gains a mysterious and frightful power from a strange being. Testing, measuring, and finally executing their new abilities, along with all the peril and impacts on the human race, is the journey shared in these two shows.
Although the enviroment and setting of both are quite different the stories are a bit the same. Both main characters recieve a power and use this to change the world. They both are really cool, but I myself prefer Death Note.
In both of the series, there's is one main character who's very smart and tries to change the wordl in it's own way.
something what Death Note doesn't have, is that Code Geass is more about the main characters private life as well, and Death Note isn't. But if you don't like transformer like robots, than this might not be as good as Death Note, but still, try it.
Both are smart and strategic.
Main char's use of intellect to think logically and achieve their maliciou goals
Character wise there extremely simmilar, Lelouch and light the egotistical protaganists of the series along with Schniezel and L the masterminds trying to thwart their plans.
Both are simmilar plotwise with both Lelouch and Light wanting the world to bow before them, with a justfull cause in mind but questionable methods of achieving this ideal world.
anyways if you liked Deathnote go out there and watch Geass.
They are bot similar to each other, the stuggle between "good" and "evil". The two masterminds Yagami Light and Lelouch Lamperouge have similarities on how they want the world to be and to bow before them...
they are similar in the whole "change the world thing" and both really great animes imo.
The similarity here is quite obvious. Hyper-smart main characters are bestowed with a special power, which they then make use of to change the world to their liking, through plotting, planning and strategy.
Basicly the same thing but in a different environment
They are both great psychological thrillers that well keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end, and even then you might just want more.
The main characters are very similar...they hide his real identity...and have the same goal..."to take over the world"...or something.
The plot is very similar too, but Code Geass has big robots and militar stuff.
It's an acceptable anime...but not as good as Death Note.
But it's ok.
The two anime resemble each other with the main character obtains an abnormal power that could help him to change the world. In both anime, the main characters use this power to achieve good intention, but in Code Geass, the goal is for other's goods while in in Death Note, the goal is for the main charater's own good. So, you can experience a different view of using power in Death Note, and you can still feel the intense of the plot which is created from the battle between people with amazing deduction and persuasive arguments.
The characters and morals are near identical. Both use a power to take over the world and the people in it. Both main characters names begin with "L". Both fight for the weak, the good and "justice" which for both is an argueable concept in both worlds. The only difference is that Mechs are much more prevalentin Code Geass then in the Death Note universe.
I think they're really the same..i remember often saying that is so much like DN and yeah this is too.. Except the robot technology in CG the mind games, strategies, aims and main male characters are very likely to each other (as these 128people said:))). If you liked CG, you will surely like DN but i'm not sure of vice versa.
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Both feature a protagonist who gets some supernatural power and uses it to take a strong stance against society, bending the rules to suit themselves and letting nothing get in their way.
Both animes, have a lot of strategic planning and the protagonists want to destroy/kill the evil in the world. And both main characters hide their true identities of what they have committed..
The main characters are very similar, and each anime has plot twist out the but crack.
They both have intelligent main characters which obtain some sort of strange power from abnormal people or creatures. They also have enemies who tries to take them down and the main character both have a secret identity like
death note : light=kira Code geasse: lelouch=Zero
Similar plot with tons of twists and great character development. Awesome strategy and crazy smart people. Also super powers involved; notebook in Death Note and Geass power in Code Geass.
Both have anti- heroes. Have a smart person trying to change the world. If you liked one, you will probably like the other
Code Geass is like a hybrid of Death Note and Gundam if you ask me. Lot's of mech action and a character who enjoys playing god with his newfound abilities. Death Note and Code Geass both have main characters who possess a god complex. They also have the power to change the world, and they both intend to use it to justify that end. If you enjoyed Death Note, then it's quite possible you'd like Code Geass as well. Unless you're the type who's not into mechs, I don't really see any other deterrent for you to watch this.
For me, Code Geass is almost as good as Death Note.
Perfect scenario, great characters... a MUST SEE
If your a Code Geass fan you should love Death Note as I feel they are both similar character wise. In both, the main character gets a power to assist them in changing the world for the better in their views from a party whom follows them for the duration of the series. While doing so, they both gain followers who support their ideals. While this happens, a force attempt to fight the main character and discover their true identity.
Both resemble a game of chess as the main character fights to knock out all obsticles in their way to have their ideas reality.
They have similar themes of a genius trying to build his own new world through superior (yet questionable) tactics and superpowers.
The plot of the stories are completely different but the simularties between the characters Yagami Light and Lamperouge Lelouch are uncanny as they are ordinary students untill they come into contact with a supernatural power that they use to change the world in the name of justic they are both incredibly intelligent and both hide there identities behind the masks of Zero and Kira. There rivals prove to be a difficult match but have or gain a close relationship with their enemies.
In both stories the main character is an ambitious, intelligent young man who gets hold of a special ability and decides to change the world. Battles of great brains coming!
Both feature a protagonist that acquires a special power at the beginning and they both gain craving for more power.
Its quite obvius why are those two similar. They both have strategic games between a studant with big ideals.
Both have charcters that are mad at the world in some way and wish to change it. They also both get a god-like power from a mysterious charcter as well as...well you would'nt want me to spoil it for you now would you? ^_^
Both anime are based around geniuses that obtain the power to change the world, and do so. It's very entertaining to watch how the plot plays out as their enemies of equal intelligence battle it out in a battle of tactical and strategical thinking. Both are great anime, and are my top two favorite anime.
Both Lelouch and Light obtain god-like powers and strategically use them for their own gains.
After 204 recommendations I don't think there's anything left to be said about the similarities.
So don't mind me, just making this the 205th rec.
Both anime are similar because both main characters plan to change the world and by doing this, they later turn into bad guys and not the good guys. They both have something that orders somemone to do a certain thing.
Death note and Code Geass both focus on the main protagonist being drove by idealistic ideas of the "perfect" world. Light Yagami and Lelouch Lamperouge also share similiar personality traits, however Lelouch's sense of justice is more justified then Light's.
In both Code Geass and Death Note, an incredibly intelligent teenage boy seeks to change the world with a secret, hidden, absolute power that very few know about. They differ in that Code Geass is much funnier while Death Note is much more serious, and that Lelouch uses his power for good, while Light is generally more selfish, especially towards the end. If you like Death Note, you'll DEFINITELY like Code Geass, but the same is not necessarily true in reverse. I personally prefer Code Geass by a lot, but both are awesome. I watched both series in dubs.
Both anime have a man acquired powers using them against "the government" both psychological genres.
A very inteligent plot that will keep you waching and wanting for more.
Both Lelouch and Light want to change the world, and obtain a power that allows them to do this: with Lelouch the geass, and Light the Death Note. Lelouch and Light are both insanely smart, as well as manipulative.
They both focus, in some way or another, in "justice". The desire to create a better world is one of the forces which make the two protagonists move forward, using any necessary means to accomplish their goals, both aided by some kind of mysterious supernatural power.
As many will tell you; the main character of either series may as well be the same person. Watch as a single teenage boy, unexpectedly gifted with a great power draws in followers and leads them in the name of justice; only to fulfill his own agenda. Changing the world is easy when you control life and death.
Both of them are good and contains many plot twisting evets.
Death note is often praised for it's superb intellect and twisting plot, this is definitely also the case in code Geass. As for the main characters, both of them aren't your everyday hero. You'll know what i mean after you've watched them both. In short Code Geass has everything what Death note has except for these aspects: the atmosphere in code Geass is less dark than in Death note, Code Geass includes quite a bit of mecha action, the ending in CD is, in my personal opinion, better than DN's ending.
smart man (with name start in L :P) that use a unique power given to him to "solve" morally ambiguous "problem"
Despite what a lot of people seem to be saying on here, Lelouch and Light and completely different characters. It's pretty easy to see that if you've watched both animes. However, that being said, Code Geass reminded me of Death Note a lot within the first couple of episodes. Both series pose major questions of morality on good verses evil, whether or not the means justify the end, etc. While not as serious, Code Geass does manage to have an extremely serious ending though it didn't compare to the ending of Death Note.
Well... They both talk about the domination of the world !! MOUWAHAHAHA!!! And they also have both freaks power
They both include two boys with a special power trying to change the world through that power, all the while trying to hide their real identities.
As they both are about a boy (roughly the same age) who wishes to changed the world with a special power they obtained from somebody else. They manipulate countless people to form the world that they wish and both shows are very interesting.
B'cause it's about strategy.....
and the main chara wants to make a new world with their mystical power......
The main reason why Code Geass and Death Note are compared so often is Light's uncanny resemblance to Geass's Lelouch. Both gain an ability by accident(or by fate if you want to call it that) that can change the world. Both are very intelligent, witted, manipulative, and have a twisted sense of justice that they attempt to justify. The main difference is that Code Geass has mechs and is a bit more colorful while in Death Note, Light is a bit more clever and emotional.(The cleverness factor is up for debate, as many people will argue that Lelouch is more clever than Light) Another important key difference is that while Light is a more overall emotional character, he has almost no emotional attachment whatsoever to any other human.(His father was minimal and ultimately just a pawn in his game) Lelouch, is just as manipulative as Light, but does show a bit more of a charasmatic nature and his unconditional love towards his sister in the beginning of the show illustrates that perfectly.
Another bonus of Code Geass is that it's ending and second season is MUCH better and well done then Death Note's.
Overall, If you like Death Note, then you are almost SURE to enjoy Code Geass. Geass has a bit more humor and action, may not be AS psychological, but it's pretty damn close.
both revolve around a smart guy trying to change the world for the "better" but end up facing many challenges on their journey.
Both series involve intelligent characters given the ability to hand out what they consider "justice".
If you liked Death Note, you will love Code Geass. I really enjoyed Death Note, but was completely blown away by Code Geass. Both main characters gain the power to change the world, both are driven by their own goals and ideals, and both start a journey filled with twists and turns and the characters' own views of what justice truly is.
Both anime are similiar because they both are related to strategies and taking over something, ie the world. The main characters are similiar as they are mainly calm and extremely intelligent. They both also have someone who sort of "watches over them". I have seen both Death Note and Code Geass and I loved them both.
The main chracter want also to change the world with unique methods, also a drama, just watch it^^
Basically the same protagonist cept the one in code geass is quite a lot less of a creep
it has more explosions too x)
Both anime are very strategic anime and has the most unexpected plot turns I have ever seen. You never know what is going to happen next. There are many differences, like Code Geass has mecha that Death Note doesn't have, but if you liked one of these you will definitely like the other. In both anime you are unsure if you should side with the main character or not. Both main charachters in both anime try to make the world a better place, but are their methods correct?
An "anti hero" works for the supposed good of the innocent and weak, but using unjust means to bring down evil.
Not my favorite anime, but highly influenced by Death Note, and would appeal to fans of the DN series.
Both have main chacters who use changing the world to make it just as an excuse to kill millions for their own petty reasons: for Light it's to relieve boredom and for Lelouche it's for revenge. They both also start off with only their wits and a godlike power along with a mysterious helper who gave them that power for some price. That godlike power also drives both of them a little insane. They both also would put their plans at risk only for the sake of saving thier little sister. Later they also both gain a secret identity so they can lead a group to help them conquer the world.
That secret identity is focused on more in dn than in cg. In dn the other charcters besides the primary protagonist and antagonist play a very small role and so often remain undeveloped and one dimentional. Lelouche is also by far a more human, sympathetic and complex character who often shows emotions such as love, guilt and compassion.
Similar mastermind protagonists (each with a special ability which can change the world), schemes and plots are set up and the ending is almost identical.
Though while Deathnote has the fantasy/fairytale touch to it, Code Geass is based on giant robots and capital wars.
it is simular because each has it's secret
they are bothe psychological genre. The main characters in both anime are stargetic and anticipated the enemy they are against moves. Both anime are intese and once you get into it you will be sitting on the edge of your seat
Both have main characters that want change in the world and use various powers and strategy to obtain their goals.
physiological and strategy terms
The stories of Code Geass and Death Note are similar in many ways. First of all, the main characters of both series want to take over the world by using the powers that they were given. Both Geass and Death Note are used to give people orders, but the power of the Death Note always results in death. Both series are ones that keep you hooked till the last episode in my opinion, and in Code Geass' case, it leaves you with many unanswered questions.
Both with the protagonist obtaining a power that can kill or manipulate people. They both attempt to achieve "world peace" while they hide their identities from their friends, family, and the world.
Code geusshas a very similar idea to Deathnote, both great show have similar use of Psychology to portray there intentions. Both incorperate a secretive ability they use to create change, both got theres abilities from a person thats immortalish, both abilities have strings attached. Same things happen to the main character at the end of the series. Both eppin shows (must see's in my opinion) GOGOGO!
Two shows about teen geniuses attempting to alter the world, for the better of course, even if that requires swimming across a river of blood. Both end beautifully, and even after seeing them both several times, they bring a joyful tear to my eye with the elegant finallies.
Both are psychological animes, both have protagonists that have goals that they try and get to through means some dislike, you either love or you hate both protagonists, and both have their own harem moments.
Like in Death note, there is a idden criminal that is a genius and on the same time they are the main character.
You will se that in both, you see very skilfull plans.
I think you will like
cute , intelligent guys trying to change the world. both dark series though, but very good story lines !
They're both about a guy that seems evil that is trying to repair the world in thought-out, strategic steps.
In both animes the main character - an ordinary boy in the beginning - gets super-powers and decides to change the world by very cruel and remorseless means.
Both feature an extreme intelligent person, which posses supernatural powers.
[Similarities]
1) The main character are protagonists bent on changing the world.
2) Both are assoicated perhaps with a bit of politics or businesses.
3) There are limitations and rules of the two tools used in both this anime (deathnote and Geass)
4) The personality and the intentions of the two main characters, Lelouch and Light, are similar.
5) Rating wise, the Code Geass story plot, enjoyment, and suspense equals that of Death note
6) The characters had possession over supernatural devices.
Both Series are about "Good" superheroes who try to make world a better place,though they have diffirent attitudes toward it.
both Lelouch and Light have some inhuman mystical power and are masterminds,who try to change the whole world.
both are a must see for any fan of anime.
Both Death Note and Code Geass are very morally ambiguous, and focus on a main character that obtains a supernatural ability and, with that ability, deliberately demonizes himself in order to remake the world into a better place. Both anime are heavily reliant on the strategic interactions between the protagonist and antagonists to provide tension and rising action; both anime are more intellectual than action-oriented. Both anime also have fairly high production values, and though that's not necessarily the point, it is a nice plus.
It's another psychological thriller where a young man with high ideals gains power to change the world, both just great anime.
-Similar protagonist: Lelouch is smart, deceptive, and cunning like Light. He also seeks to make the world a better place through questionable means. Lelouch, however, is much more human than the cold emotionless "Kira,"and has his weaknesses, making him a much more relate-able character.
-Characters in general better than in DN: for me, only L and his successors really stood out (well, Light did too, but I didn't like him -.-)
-Story won't let you go! Awesome plot twists/cliffhangers at end of many episodes that leave you wanting more
Underlying story, however, is very different.
-CG: More focus on action/strategy. Didn't see any mecha in death note
-CG has high school comedy, DN has a darker tone though both are pretty dark
-DN: abuse of power= bad. CG: powerlessness = bad.
Both are awesome!!
Both involve highly intelligent students who receive powers from supernatural figures in which they use to change the world. Both of these students possess an infamous alter ego to captivate the world with.
super super catchy anime that will leave you trying to decide which is better just trust me 0_0
This anime has almost the same concept as Death Note: Desire to control the world and make it a better place in a subjective manner.
Both main charaters are extreamly smart and plan way ahead.
Both anime's are about a guy who wants to change the world. Both are genious and they're thinking about every move, ebery time :)
Both animes are quite awesome. There are a guy who is very intelligent and thinks carefully about every move which he makes to achieve something. There are supernatural powers and both animes includes death.
Both main characters keep you guessing.
And there both cunning.
They both have main characters that are very similar: both are intelligent, cunning, a little bit twisted, and basically antihero. Both the main characters have acquired an exclusive power that they can use to fulfill their ideals, and they would use any means to do so.
Both Code Geass and Death Note follow the stories of ingenious and charismatic young men who gain a special power. Both characters use their new power to attempt to change the world. Both animes are full of suspense and twists!
Both the main characters play the role of the "evil" and they conceal their identities using a pseudonym.
In both main characters are gaining super power. They're trying to make world a better place at all cost. Light is very similiar to Lelouche. Both are sharp, logically thinking students, and they have aspiration to be God, instead of being students. Plots are... I don't want to spoil, so watch it :)
The main characters on both series have the same impact and the impression of being evil, also world domination is another common point. Also there are supernatural factors and cute supporting characters..
Both pyschological, mindfuckery with ideology being twisted and the ultimate question if the end justifies the means
Another good anime(not the manga) it is pretty much death note with mecha which sounds very weird but it works.
Geniuses fighting against each other. This comparison has been made so many times...
WATCH DEATH NOTE! AND R1 AND R2!
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Both of these shows focus on the ongoing battle between two childhood best friends on opposite sides. They also both have mecha has a pivotal focus point in combat. While their settings are different, there are many similar character relations and plot points that viewers of both of these shows will probably enjoy.
With the same studio, and the same 'friends on opposite sides' dynamic these two mecha series share obvious similarities. Take Gundam SEED and inject extra intrigue, supernatural powers ala Death Note, make the hero cleverer and much more morally dubious, and you have Code Geass.
The mech combat is very well done and any fan of mech anime or of futuristic combat will appreciate both series.
you'll see a lot of similarities between these 2 series like the plot, character roles, etc.
When I first began watching Code Geass, the plot immediately reminded me of the first episode of SEED. The only thing that was different was the personality of the protagonist. Other characters seem similar too.
Later on it's quite obvious that parts of the plot are extremely similar, you if you enjoyed SEED, you would like Code Geass, or the contrary.
If you're like me and adored all of the character interactions in Gundam SEED, then you will certainly love the ones in Code Geass. Admittedly, the stories are very different. But hey, they both have mechas, and they both pit best friends against each other. Always a fun conflict to see, right?
Gundam Seed and Code Geass both have the same relationships between the characters. Lelouch and his best friend are fighting for opposing causes and end up fighting each other. They are both Mecha anime and have really Twisted story lines. But thats what makes it so good :)
In the last few weeks I've been singing the praises of Code Geass, and when people ask why I always end up comparing it to Gundam Seed. Both series have a similar plot, you've got a character who is silly smart, and decides to 'save the world'. Through both series you'll find you'll have yourself pondering about which side your really on. While Code Geass has Lelouch doing questionable things, you'll find half the characters in Seed lost themselves trying to decide who are the good guys. Although there is obviously a little more fighting and Mecha in Seed there is still a strong storyline and you'll find yourself wondering how each episode will conclude, although there's never much doubt on who will win.
Both are mecha animes and with actually plot that is moving... Both take place in the future and there are some fantasy and romance elements too.
Mechs used for war, childhood best friends pitted against each other because of war, main characters are both chick-magnets so there are awkward love/anti-love triangles
Sunrise created both gundam seed and Code Geass and the storyline is very similar as there are two best friends who are forced to fight each other etc.
The same sort of racially-charged war with some that switch sides and such. Mech-suits are common, too.
it has the same mecha nd sci-fi genre and also some of the characters are similar
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