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Ichirō Ōkouchi’sCode Geass:Lelouch of the Rebellionis celebrated by many fans for its complex themes, morally ambiguous characters, and the scale of the overall conflict. From thrilling action scenes to splendid rebellion storytelling,Code Geassenthralls several fans with Lelouch’s rebel act on the Britannia Kingdom.
Lelouch is an excellent strategist and tactician, who leaves a long-lasting impression on fans. TheCode Geassfranchise is filled with a cast of interesting and compelling characters who do a great job of supporting the intricately laid-out plot in each anime series.
From Lelouch inCode Geassto Rozé inRecapture, these characters shape complex tales of war and moral conflict. Sadly,Code Geassunfairly sidelined one of its most exceptional side characters, whose remarkable traits deserved far better recognition.
The severely neglectedCode Geasscharacter who deserved greater recognition
Revenge is a dish best-served cold, but rebellion always burns bright.Code Geassis regarded as an alternate-history sci-fi anime that showcases theviolence of imperial wars and resistanceto colonization.
Lelouch has been the star of the series because of his noble intentions to make the world a better place for his sister. Despite being the protagonist,Lelouch’s immoral methodsto depose the Britannia Kingdom turn him into a villainous character.
While Lelouch was undeniably the highlight of the series, the intense focus on him overshadowed other remarkable characters, whose impressive traits and leadership skills left a lasting impression on the audience.
One such character is Jeremiah Gottwald, who started as a prominent figure but was gradually pushed into the background as the series progressed.
Jeremiah Gottwald is the former leader of the Purebloods, a group of Britannian purists who oppose the Honorary Britannian System for allowing non-Britannians to rise within the empire.
He was later demoted in rank and status after he supposedly betrayed the Empire. In actuality, Jeremiah’s “betrayal” was simply a ruse orchestrated by Lelouch using his Geass.
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After being demoted, Jeremiah was largely pushed to the sidelines, despite being one of the series’ standout characters, consistently showcasing immense skills that proved his worth far surpassed that of any average soldier.
He starts off very close-minded and obsessed with taking down Zero for bringing him shame, only to become one of Lelouch’s most loyal allies after realizing that he is the son of Marianne vi Britannia, to whom he was deeply devoted.
Jeremiah eventually gave up his obsession with noble status and military life to run an orange farm with Anya Alstreim, whom he seems to have adopted after helping her recover her memories from the lingering effects of Geass.
Despite his unwavering loyalty to Lelouch, Jeremiah never received the recognition he deserved. Even after Lelouch became emperor, he should have been promoted to Knight of the 11, especially since all the Knights of the Round, except Suzaku, turned against him.
Yet, Jeremiah remained sidelined, causing many to forget just how capable and valuable his character truly was.
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Using the Geass and his genius-level intellect, Lelouch becomes the leader of the resistance movement against the Britannia Kingdom. Lelouch plunges the world into chaos by taking on the role of Zero, his immoral methods to depose the Britannia Kingdomturn him into a villainous character.
Throughout the series, Lelouch’s only goal was to create a peaceful world for his sister, Nunnally. Although Lelouch was also driven by his revenge against the Britannia Kingdom, the protagonist did consider a peaceful treaty with Princess Euphemia.
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Unfortunately, after losing control of his Geass, Lelouch had to kill his first love, Euphemia, with his own hands. Because of his manipulation and mass murders, Lelouch was no longer seen as a savior, but more like a dictator.
Burdened by so many innocent deaths,Lelouch sacrificeshimself and leaves everything to Nunnally and his best friend, Suzaku Kururugi.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellionis available to stream on Crunchyroll
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
