In the year a.t.b. 2010, Japan was defeated by the Holy Britannian Empire during its quest for world domination
and became a colony known as Area 11.
Seven years later, in an age when the Japanese were losing hope,
a lone rebel stood up: the masked man, Zero.
Calling for the liberation of Japan, Zero led the Black Knights in a decisive battle against the Britannian Army.
However, that battle spelled the end of the Black Knights,
and engraved Zero's death into history.
This is 2D4. We'll be entering the Tokyo Settlement's airspace soon.
Roger.
The purpose of your flight is public relations, correct?
The plans have not changed. Flight duration is still expected to be fourteen hours, as we announced.
Confirmed.
Permission granted for overhead flight.
We appreciate your cooperation.
We are all that remain of the Black Knights which,
along with Zero, struck terror into the hearts of the Britannians.
However, it's far too soon for despair.
If this Flying Swallow No. 4 plan is a success...
Yes...
Everyone, I'm very sorry.
Long live Japan!
Lelouch.
Again? You don't know when to quit.
You're not getting away this time.
Hey! The other night...
Sorry! Maybe some other time!
Stop, Lelouch!
Vice President! You can do it!
Yeah, yeah.
You lost the moment you decided to turn this into a physical competition.
Isn't that a little over the top? I can always take more PE.
You should attend class like everyone else!
I already have the required credits.
It's just plain old colored gas!
Stop!
You can do it, Vice President!
Thanks!
You call yourself the Student Council President?
I'm sorry. My mistake.
Lelouch!
Are you trying to kill me, Teacher?
Rivalz?
When did you...
Rivalz! I'm going to borrow this!
Lulu's at it again.
For crying out loud,
I wish she'd just let me do what I want after school.
But you're always skipping school.
That's because it bores me to death.
A gift from the president.
Hey, watch it!
But Brother, you...
Right, I'm sorry.
It's been almost a year since the Black Rebellion, the incident caused by Zero.
Area 11 seems to have calmed down quite a bit.
There were a lot of rumors flying around when it began, and my brother and I nearly went back to the Britannian mainland.
Did you hand in your career questionnaire?
It looked like Ms. Villetta was pretty angry.
Are you going to a university?
I haven't decided yet.
I'm tired of being a student, but being used by other people just isn't my thing.
That sounds just like you.
There'd be no point. Even if I went out into society,
everything is controlled by corporations and the nobility who sit comfortably at the top.
A completed world.
I'd just be assimilated into the adult world's hierarchy.
This is not discrimination against Elevens. This is differentiation!
The Elevens were tricked into attempting to take back the title of Japanese by that con-artist, Zero!
They are a warmongering, dangerous race!
Therefore, we, Britannia, must manage and educate them!
The Elevens lost.
It's because they weren't strong enough.
Had they just stayed in their place, the whole colony wouldn't have been downgraded to a correctional education area.
Zero. What a foolish man.
Whatever you try to do, the world will never...
Please hurry, Governor Kolores. The visitors from the Chinese Federation are here.
I know.
Never mind that. How is the Department of Classified Information's plan progressing?
Sir. At Babel Tower.
Why today, of all days? What could His Royal Majesty be thinking?
I doubt the remnants of the Black Knights can do anything.
Besides, Zero is dead.
Who said you could rest, you Eleven ape?
Sorry, Sir!
The subject has arrived, as expected.
They're entering the fifth gate from B3.
You think she'll show up this time?
It would be troublesome if she didn't. We took a risk in letting him come to the outskirts of the settlement.
This is far enough.
All you had to do was bring me here. It's illegal today, too.
They won't let you off with just a lecture.
I'm not afraid of the police.
But why?
It's not because you need money, is it?
Of course not.
I want to challenge a stronger opponent.
That's a lie.
I'm just passing the time.
Meaning, I'm just...
Today's exciting match pits brother against brother!
Who will survive, the older brother or the younger?
Place your bets for this thrilling ten round fight!
Let's go home, Brother. This place is...
It's fine. It's easy to tell them apart.
See for yourself.
The ones laughing and enjoying themselves are Britannians like us.
The ones working and getting laughed at are the Elevens.
Even if you pretend not to see it, that's how it is.
But that's just...
I know. But it's a fact.
The Elevens lost twice.
First with Prime Minister Kururugi, then with Zero. All because they rebelled when they had no power to begin with.
I'm so sorry!
It's all right.
But I'm an Eleven, and you're a Britannian student!
All the better.
I hate getting special treatment because of my status.
But those of us without power have to put up with it.
Even if the fault lies with the other party.
I wish you wouldn't push your values onto me.
Please forgive me.
Let's have a look at your face.
Good merchandise.
I'm glad that your rabbit hunt today has been fruitful!
I'm not for sale!
Of course you are!
Those who lose have no rights.
An irregularity. Looks like trouble.
Regret that you were born powerless.
It's just like His Royal Majesty says.
The Emperor!
The strong prey on the weak. It's a law of nature.
Brother, he's in the mafia.
You're quite arrogant.
I take it you fancy yourself one of those who does the preying?
This is the world of adults, schoolboy.
So, between the adult world and a schoolboy...
We'll decide who preys on whom with this.
With chess?
Don't do this, Brother.
It's too late now.
Students really don't know anything.
That's not entirely true, Mr. Black King.
You're a well-known player in this world, aren't you?
So you know what you're doing?
If only Zero were here, then you guys wouldn't...
Don't talk about that traitor anymore.
Zero didn't betray us!
Keep your mouth shut!
I got it!
I'm sorry!
I'm sure he had his reasons.
Reasons? What reason would a commander have for leaving during the final, decisive battle?
Stop this!
Any way you look at it, Zero is dead.
Dead?
Checkmate.
I-Impossible!
The student won!
The Black King lost?
He beat the King so easily!
Looks like you were preyed upon this time.
Now we've got a problem.
If the rumor gets out that I lost, my reputation will be ruined.
I'm not the gossiping type.
Not so fast, schoolboy.
I'm talking about how you cheated.
Cheated?
What a naughty little boy.
Hold on!
There's no way to cheat...
At chess.
Restrain him.
Shall I produce some evidence?
You rotten old man!
There's no value in being right.
Leave my brother—
Terrorists?
Moving out!
Come on! This way!
Hey!
Brother!
A blimp? It must be their swan song.
Department of Classified Information, commencing Operation Valhalla No. 7.
Yes, My Lord!
What?
What is going on?
What is this?
Welcome to Area 11.
What a splendid welcome. I heard that Zero was dead.
Zero?
Never mind him.
I thought it would be more efficient for the Chinese Federation to understand Britannia this way.
What an unexpected, yet simple method.
Please hand over your weapon.
The security here is top of the line.
There's no need to carry an antique like that.
Xingke, that was rude.
My apologies.
I thought it would be more efficient for you to understand the Chinese Federation this way.
Why, you...
Huh?
This way, Brother!
Okay!
Wait!
What? You lost the target?
Yes. We will charge in, as well.
Understood.
The terrorists that attacked Babel Tower are in possession of several Knightmares.
We've swept the surrounding area according to plan.
Very well. Initiate the Seventh Sequence.
Captain, Governor Kolores has...
Pay no attention to this territory's officials.
We are under direct orders from His Majesty the Emperor.
Yes, My Lord.
Use the stairs, Elevens!
We're over the weight limit as it is!
Terrorists?
What are the remnants of the Black Knights doing here?
The Britannian Army!
Damn you, Britannia!
Sorry! It's my fault for not catching him.
Don't worry about it. Urabe's team is looking for him now.
Got it!
Rollo! This way!
What's going on?
That Knightmare just now...
Could it have been after me?
Brother, what do we do?
Don't worry. We'll definitely be able to escape.
I'll make sure of that.
You're right.
We're...
Rollo!
Brother!
Lulu got Rollo caught up in his shenanigans?
Just say it. You're worried about him.
I am not!
Not this again...
Geez.
R-Rollo.
Rollo!
No signal?
What do I do?
At this rate, we'll be...
No, I will save him.
I should have enough strength to save my only brother.
Even I should have that much strength.
Even I should...
The terrorists did this?
But they killed Elevens, too.
They're still fixated on Zero.
The Black Knights!
Are they going to kill me?
What do I do? Even if I run...
Lelouch.
I've come for you, Lelouch.
I am your ally.
Your enemy is Britannia.
We made a contract.
We are accomplices.
Contract?
Accomplices?
Only I know the real you.
The real me...
L-Lelouch!
Hey!
The Britannian Army!
Hey, wait! What are you doing?
Stop it! She's still alive!
You played your role very well, Lelouch Lamperouge.
Role? What are you talking about?
We've been observing you for some time now.
Woke up at 6:59.
Ate breakfast while watching the news with your little brother at 7:12.
The subject shows no signs of interest in what he hears.
Arrived at school at 8:45.
Skipped homeroom and first period to quietly read a book on the roof.
During second period Physics...
That's what I did today...
It's like a journal of the bait we've been cultivating.
Bait?
You could call it a trap.
To lure out that witch, C.C.
Hold on! What are you saying?
I'm a Baron.
I am not obliged to speak to the bait.
The time has come to dispose of you.
Now there won't be any witnesses.
Dispose?
Is this the end for me?
So easily, when I don't even know what's going on...
Don't play games with me!
Power...
If I had power...
Power to escape this place!
Power that even the world itself could not defeat!
What is this?
So you want power, do you?
That voice!
The girl from just now...
You already have power.
It is just locked in a cage deep inside you.
Remember who you really are.
The power of the king!
Now, release the seal!
I see.
That annoying feeling that was like a thorn in my side, day after day...
Yes. All of my memories were fabricated.
I remember now!
I am...
Zero!
Lelouch, I won't ask for forgiveness.
We're friends, aren't we?
Yeah.
That was your answer, Suzaku!
Before you dispose of me, I want you to answer my question.
She's still alive.
Impossible! I shot her through the heart!
If it's evil to be powerless, is there justice in having power?
If revenge is evil, then is there justice in friendship?
There is neither evil nor justice.
All that remains is for the bait to die.
I see.
Then the same shall remain for you, as well.
Lelouch vi Britannia commands you. The lot of you, die!
I-Impossible!
Yes, Your Highness.
Ever since that day, there was a void in my heart.
That false life never felt natural. Time was out of place.
As if I were a doll implanted with someone else's memories.
But the truth continued to seek me.
That's right! It was not I who was mistaken! It was the world!
The world will change. It can be changed.
We have been waiting for you, Lord Zero.
We await your command.
Very well.
After all, I am Zero!
The man who will destroy the world and recreate it anew!
Yes, Your Majesty.
I won't allow anyone else to have that honor.
I will be the one to kill Zero.
I cannot forgive them. They must not be forgiven.
My memory is a testament to my identity.
The time for atonement has come.
I will show Britannia what the return of Zero means.
Because we no longer have any need for their false rule.