Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Initiation (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュⅠ 興道)

"CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion I -Initiation-"

Announcing Prince Lelouch vi Britannia,

17th heir to the Royal Britannian Imperial throne!

I heard Empress Marianne was killed inside of the Britannian palace.

There's no way terrorists could have just gotten in there!

Then, the real killers must have been...

Beware, my friend! Best not to even speculate.

And yet he seems so steadfast, even though his mother is dead!

But he has no path to the throne now.

And the Ash-Ford family who backed them is finished, too.

And his sister, the princess?

I heard she was shot in the legs.

And that she'd lost her sight.

Hysterical blindness, though, right?

It's the same thing. She can't even be married off for political gain now.

Your Majesty! My mother has passed away!

What of it?

“What of it“?!

You sought an audience with the emperor of Britannia simply to tell me that?

Send in the next person! I have no time to babysit a child!

Father!

Yes, Your Majesty!

Why didn't you protect Mother?!

You're the emperor! The greatest man in this nation!

And you haven't even visited Nunnally!

I have no use for weaklings!

Weaklings?!

That is what it means to be royalty!

Then I don't want to be your heir!

I've had enough being a successor and of getting caught up in all the fighting!

You are dead.

What have you ever risked your life to attain?

Your clothes? Your home? Your food? Your right to succession?

Nay, I gave you all these things!

In short, you do not qualify as alive!

Lelouch!

As you are dead, you have no rights.

I am sending you and Nunnally to Japan.

As prince and princess, you will serve as bargaining chips.

I believe their Prime Minister's son is your age.

Inveigle him, Lelouch!

You are responsible for what only a royal can accomplish.

You and Nunnally shall become cornerstones of the Holy Britannian Empire!

Know this: If you fail, there shall be no place for you in this world!

In 2009 a.t.b., the Holy Britannian Empire sent Lelouch and Nunnally vi Britannia

“Kururugi Shrine“ In 2009 a.t.b., the Holy Britannian Empire sent Lelouch and Nunnally vi Britannia

In 2009 a.t.b., the Holy Britannian Empire sent Lelouch and Nunnally vi Britannia

to stay with Japan's Prime Minister Genbu Kururugi, ostensibly as "students" there.

It was a polite term for "hostages."

The island nation in the Far East which declared its neutrality...

and Britannia, the world's greatest superpower.

There was a dispute between them over Japan's underground resources,

and the diplomatic tensions between them were deep-rooted.

Many Japanese thought that with the prince and princess there, war could be avoided.

These hopes were summarily betrayed.

In the deciding battle for the mainland,

the Britannian forces introduced the humanoid autonomous battle armored knight

known as the “Knightmare Frame“ into actual combat.

As their power was far greater than anticipated,

the mainland defensive line of the Japanese forces

was completely broken by the Knightmares.

Japan became a dominion of the empire.

It was stripped of its freedom, its rights, and even its name.

Area 11.

That number became the new name of the defeated nation of Japan.

I swear...

Suzaku, I swear...

The moment when I might be able

To change myself and even the world

It's always right there at my side

I stood still, looking at myself

With undisguised frustration

It's fine to feel lost, feel anguished

Feel mournful as I decide what to do

A” it took was a single word from you

And my uncertainty vanished

You let the light shine into what was my empty room

The sky I had been looking up at

Cleared and turned blue

And I decided to throw open

The windows that were kept closed

The moment when I might be able

To change myself and even the world

I feel it right here with me

“7 Years After the War (2017 a.t.b.)“

“Britannian Residential Zone - Tokyo Settlement“

This is alpha-3! Target is moving from delta-12 to delta-14! Moving at a speed of 80 kph!

CCP to all mobile units!

Declaring a code 3 from floor 5 through floor 2.

Apply 2.8 to all movements and bring in the target intact.

This is footage of the recent terrorist bombing in Osaka.

Although two groups have claimed responsibility for the attack,

the Japan Liberation Front and Blood of the Samurai...

You're out of time.

From here on, I'd like it to be one move every 20 seconds.

You heard him.

Hm? Has your substitute arrived?

I'm saved! But shouldn't you be at school?

Aw, just students?

Aw, just a nobleman?

I envy the young. They have so much time on their hands.

So much time for regrets... Your name?

Lelouch Lamperouge.

Whoa! Whoa! You can't win this, no matter what you do, right?

Rivalz, in how many minutes should we leave here in order to make our next class?

Um, if we really haul ass, about 20 minutes.

In that case, I'll ask you to drive safely on the way back.

I'll need nine minutes. Owner, about yesterday's matter...

Understood. I'll arrange it.

Nine minutes? You have 20 seconds per move.

More than enough.

You're starting with the king?

Goddammit! After we finally steal this thing!

It's all because Tamaki couldn't stick to Naoto's plan!

I love playing nobility!

Their pride ensures that they pay what they owe you.

Besides that, eight minutes, 32 seconds is a new record!

Nobility make such tepid opponents.

They're just parasites living off their privilege.

So, why not try one of the Elevens? Unlike like us Britannians, they...

It's just cruel.

These Elevens scare me!

We now bring you an address

by His Royal Highness Prince Clovis, third prince of the Britannian Empire.

To my imperial subjects!

And of course, to the many Elevens who cooperate with us!

We're not Elevens! We're Japanese!

Do you see? Right now, my heart is torn in half!

Into a heart filled with sadness and a heart filled with rage!

However, as ruler of Area 11, I must never be daunted by terrorism!

The reason being that the battle we fight is a righteous one!

A righteous battle to protect the happiness of...

That first move you made...

Why'd you start with the king?

If the king doesn't lead, how can he expect his subordinates to follow?

About that...

What?

Do you want to run a corporation or something?

No way.

Whoa! What the hell?!

Pay attention to the road, you jerks!

Stop! Not that way!

Um... Was that our fault?

Control, the target has crashed at the abandoned V.O. building construction site.

Hold it. The military's taking this over. General Bartley is in command.

The general?!

We have to retrieve it, no matter what. That thing is...!

What's that?

Hey, Lelouch! It looks like our energy line's been cut.

Right... Say, what's that...

Hey! Over here!

Nasty.

What, was there some sort of accident?

Probably a drunk driver.

That idiot!

Hey, someone should go help them!

All these fools!

Hey! Wait!

Look! The student rescue team has arrived!

Would somebody at least call the police?

Hey! Are you all right?!

Seriously, man...

I wish you'd stop demonstrating this pointless pride of yours.

We're gonna be late for class now!

Nagata? Nagata!

Hey! Can you hear me in there?!

I've found you. My...

Where?

Are you in there?

Hey! Stop! I'm not...

Could something like that be called a hit and run?

Why don't they have a ladder on the inside?!

Warning!

Surrender now and you still have a chance to defend yourself in court.

Halt at once.

The next rounds will hit you. Halt at once.

They've called in the army! Now what?!

That's why I'm here, isn't it?!

It'd be dangerous to get out. Sounds like there's trouble out there.

I'll use my phone...

Can you enter the subway via the Azabu route?

Kallen! Let's use it here!

That'd mean a slaughter!

Yeah, you're right...

That woman...

Where are you, Lelouch? We've gotta get to school!

The target's moving from the settlement area to the ghetto.

Good. Corner them!

Yes, my lord.

A slash harken?!

A Knightmare!

Shit! These guys are actual terrorists!

You guys know full well how powerful this thing is!

The rest of you, back off. I'll take this guy.

I don't know where you got that thing,

but an old Glasgow will never be able to stop this Sutherland.

Much less one piloted by a damned Eleven

who can't appreciate our Emperor's affection!

Kallen, we need to split up!

We can't both get killed! Run for it!