Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III: Imperial Path - Evaluating the perfection of the remake of the series

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III: Imperial Path - Evaluating the perfection of the remake of the series

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III: Imperial Path: A tale of Lelouch's ambition and rebellion

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III: Imperial Path is an animated feature film released on May 26, 2018, as part of the TV remake of the Code Geass series. The film was created by Ichiro Okochi and Goro Taniguchi, and was directed by Goro Taniguchi. It was produced by Sunrise and the Code Geass Production Committee, and distributed by Shogakukan. The 140-minute film brings Lelouch's story back to the big screen, providing fans with a new thrill.

story

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III: Koudou is set in Area 11, a Japan occupied by the Holy Britannian Empire, and tells the story of Lelouch vi Britannia's rebellion. Lelouch vows to take revenge on the Holy Britannian Empire, which killed his mother and robbed his sister Nunnally of her eyes and legs. Having been granted the power of absolute obedience, Geass, by the mysterious beautiful girl CC, Lelouch resolves to use that power to stand up against the Empire.

The story follows Lelouch as he leads the Black Knights as Zero in a rebellion against the Britannian Empire. How Lelouch's strategy and Geass powers are deployed, and how his ambitions are realized, are central themes in the film. Retelling Lelouch's story after 10 years will provide fans with new perspectives and excitement.

character

Lelouch vi Britannia (voice: Fukuyama Jun) is the former 11th prince of the Holy Britannian Empire, who obtains the power of Geass and begins a rebellion as Zero. His strategy and decisiveness have a great impact on the progress of the story. Suzaku Cruel (voice: Sakurai Takahiro) is a childhood friend of Lelouch, but is also an honorary Britannian who serves in the Britannian military and opposes Lelouch. CC (voice: Yukana) is an immortal girl who bestowed Geass on Lelouch. She is an important presence that supports Lelouch's actions.

Nunnally vi Britannia (voice: Nazuka Kaori) is Lelouch's younger sister, who lost her legs and eyes in the assassination of their mother. Her presence is the driving force behind Lelouch's actions. Kallen Stadtfeld (voice: Koshimizu Ami) is an ace pilot of the Black Knights and a trusted companion of Lelouch. The drama woven by these characters deeply moves the viewer.

staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III: Koudou. Goro Taniguchi, who directed and composed the series, embodied the vision for the entire series. Ichiro Okouchi, the series composer, skillfully depicted the development of the story and the growth of the characters. CLAMP, who were in charge of the original character designs, made a major contribution in terms of the visual aspects of the characters. Kotaro Nakagawa and Hitomi Kuroishi, who were in charge of the music, provided a beautiful soundtrack that enhanced the atmosphere of the story.

Theme songs and music

The theme song for this film is "NE:ONE" by Survive Said The Prophet. This song captures the hearts of viewers with its powerful melody and lyrics that symbolize Lelouch's rebellion and ambition. The opening theme is "WORLD END" by FLOW, which sets the tone for the start of Lelouch's battle. "Rasen no Piece" by Rayflower, used as an insert song, further enhances the emotional scenes of the story. These songs are important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the film.

Related Titles

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III: Koudou is positioned as part of the series, and by watching it together with other related works, you can gain a deeper understanding and be moved by it. Related works include Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion: Kōdō and Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion: Tranquility. These works play an important role in further expanding and deepening the story of Lelouch.

Ratings and Recommendations

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III: Koudou is an epic tale of Lelouch's rebellion and ambition, providing viewers with deep emotion and excitement. The character development and drama will capture the hearts of viewers, and the unpredictable developments in the story will keep viewers hooked. The quality of the music and visuals is also high, making this a work that has received very high praise overall.

This movie is recommended not only for fans of the Code Geass series, but for everyone who loves anime and dramas. The story of Lelouch depicts the depth of strategy, decision-making, and human drama, giving the viewer a lot to think about. Be sure to experience this moving story on the big screen.

More Information

■ Public Media
theater
■ Original Media
Anime Original
■ Release date
May 26, 2018 - January 1, 0000
■Distribution company
Showgate
■Frequencies
140 min
■ Number of Episodes
Episode 1
■Original Story
Original story: Ichiro Okouchi, Goro Taniguchi
■ Director
Goro Taniguchi
■ Production
Produced by Sunrise and the Code Geass Production Committee
■Works
©SUNRISE/PROJECT L-GEASS Character Design ©2006-2017 CLAMP・ST
■Explanation

The Black Prince, Lelouch, is reborn...!
Lelouch, the forgotten prince whose mother was murdered by someone and who was exiled from his country by his father, the Holy Britannian Empire Emperor. He lives in hiding his true identity in Area 11, a Japan occupied by the Holy Britannian Empire. He must defeat the Holy Britannian Empire that killed his mother and robbed his sister Nunnally of her eyes and legs. When he is granted the power of absolute obedience, Geass, by the mysterious beautiful girl CC, Lelouch's ambitions begin to move towards realization.
After 10 years, this magnificent picaresque novel returns!

■Cast

Lelouch/Jun Fukuyama/Suzaku/Takahiro Sakurai
CC/YukanaNunally/Nazuka KaoriKaren/Koshimizu AmiKaguraya/Kai MikaTenshi/Sudo SaoriSeikoku/Midorikawa HikaruToudou/Takada YujiOugi/Madono MitsuakiRakshata/Kurata MasayoTamaki/Hiyama NobuyukiAsahina/Wasaiichi Junnan/Kase YasuyukiRoro/Mizushima HirotakaJeremiah/Narita KenNina/Chiba SayokoLloyd/Shiratori SatoshiCecil/Inoue KikukoSayoko/Arai SatomiMirei/Ohara SayakaShirley/Orikasa FumikoRival/Sugiyama NoriakiGino/Hoshi SoichiroAnya/Goto YuukoSchneizel/Inoue MichihiroKanon/Mito KozoBismarck/Uchida SatoshiDiethardt/Nakata JojiCornelia/Minagawa JunkoGuilford/Konno YoshiyukiVilletta/Watanabe AkinoOdysseus/Yamanoi Jin
VV/Einosuke KawashiroMarianne/Asako MomoEmperor Charles/Norio Wakamoto

■ Main staff

Director and Composition: Goro Taniguchi Series Composition: Ichiro Okouchi Director: Noriaki Akitatani Original Character Design: CLAMP
Character design: Kimura Takahiro Nightmare design: Yasuda Akira, Nakata Eiji, Akutsu Junichi Mechanical design and concept design: Teraoka Kenji Main animators: Kimura Takahiro, Chiba Yuriko, Nakata Eiji, Nakatani Seiichi Art director: Hishinuma Yoshinori Color design: Iwasawa Reiko, Shibata Akiko Director of photography: Chiba Hiroyuki Editor: Morita Seiji Sound director: Izawa Motoi, Urakami Yasuyuki Music: Nakagawa Kotaro, Kuroishi Hitomi Distribution: Showgate Production: Sunrise, Code Geass Production Committee

■ Main Characters

Lelouch's real name is Lelouch vi Britannia, the former 11th prince of the Holy Britannian Empire. He lived as an ordinary student, but after meeting CC during the attack on the Shinjuku Ghetto and gaining the supernatural power "Geass," he takes on the name of the masked man "Zero" and leads the Black Knights in a rebellion against his homeland, Britannia.
Suzaku is the son of Genbu Kururugi, the last Prime Minister of Japan, and a childhood friend of Lelouch. Due to events in the past, despite being Japanese, he is now an honorary Britannian and serves in the Britannian military, putting him at odds with his former best friend, Lelouch. He possesses exceptional skills and martial arts as a soldier, and is also an ace Knightmare Frame pilot.
CC
An immortal girl who was captured by the Britannian army. She bestows the Geass of absolute obedience on Lelouch on the condition that he grant her wish, and then acts alongside him as his "accomplice" in his rebellion against Britannia. She is the only person who remains on Lelouch's side until the end of "R2".
Nunnally is Lelouch's younger sister, and her real name is Nunnally vi Britannia. She has wavy chestnut hair and mauve eyes. When she was a child, she was involved in the assassination of her mother, Marianne, and was shot in the leg, during which she lost the ability to walk. Furthermore, she is blind due to the psychological shock of seeing her mother killed in front of her eyes.
Karen is a young ace pilot of the Black Knights. She is half Japanese, half Britannian, with a Japanese mother and a Britannian father. After the Britannian occupation of Japan, she was taken in by her father's family, the prestigious Stadtfeld family, and became a Britannian citizen under the name "Kallen Stadtfeld."

■ Related works

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

■ Theme songs and music

・Theme song・NE:ONE
・Song/Survive Said The Prophet
・OP
・WORLD END
Lyrics: KOHSHI ASAKAWA, KEIGO HAYASHI
・Composer: TAKESHI ASAKAWA
・Arrangement: FLOW & KOICHI TSUTAYA
・Song: FLOW
・Insert song ・Spiral Piece ・Song/Rayflower

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