Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

In an alternate timeline where the Holy Britannian Empire reigns supreme, a young man named Lelouch vi Britannia finds himself caught in the crossfire of a brutal occupation. Witnessing the subjugation of Japan—now known as Area 11—he harbors a burning desire for revenge against the empire that cast him aside. His life takes a dramatic turn when he stumbles upon a mysterious girl who bestows upon him a supernatural power: the Geass. With the absolute obedience of Geass at his command, Lelouch sheds his identity and rises as Zero, the masked leader of the Black Knights. What begins as a personal vendetta quickly escalates into a full-scale rebellion, as Zero masterfully manipulates both allies and enemies in a high-stakes game of political intrigue and explosive mecha battles. But as the lines blur between justice and vengeance, Lelouch must confront the true cost of his ambition.

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