About “Code Geass” in a few words:

“Code Geass” is a popular anime series that premiered in Japan in 2006 and quickly gained a worldwide following. The series is set in an alternate universe where the Holy Britannian Empire has conquered much of the world using their powerful mecha, known as Knightmares. The story follows the protagonist Lelouch vi Britannia, the exiled prince of Britannia who gains the power of Geass, which allows him to control others with his eyes. With this newfound power, Lelouch begins his quest to destroy the Empire and create a better world for his sister and friends. The series is known for its complex characters, intricate plot, and thought-provoking themes, making it a must-watch for any anime fan.

Meet the characters from Code Geass

Lelouch

Okay, Lelouch is peak dramatic mastermind energy — he’s brilliant, theatrical, and will absolutely blackmail you with a chess metaphor and somehow make it sentimental. He plays the long game like it’s a board he invented, but also has these wildly impulsive, emotionally charged moments (like, shouty speeches, tears, the whole tragic vibe). He’s equal parts genius strategist and clingy brother — super calculating but weirdly sentimental about small things, like maybe he liked tea more than he’d admit? Also, you just know he keeps a ridiculous number of secret identities and hats.

C.C.

C.C. is that immortal enigma who eats pizza and gives the most side-eye of anyone ever — aloof, smug, and weirdly soft at the edges when she wants to be. She claims she’s above it all but then gets weirdly clingy and protective, and she’ll also drop cryptic one-liners like it’s casual conversation. Has a fondness for mysterious contracts and for keeping bizarre souvenirs (a ring? a postcard? could be both), and she absolutely loves messing with people’s plans just to see how they react.

Suzaku

Suzaku is the painfully idealistic, hyper-disciplined moralist who tries to change the world from the inside and somehow gets into ten ethical crises at once. He’s earnest to a fault, always apologizing and trying to fix things with rigid rules — which makes him both noble and maddening, because sometimes he’s impulsive in a righteous way. He’ll clean your sword and then debate the ethics of eating cake in battle formation, honestly. There’s this weird mix of stoic soldier and teenager who talks to his shoes, I swear.

Kallen

Kallen is pure fire; she pilots with grit, punches walls when annoyed, and has this whole rebellious-heart-of-gold thing going on. She’s fierce, loyal to the crew, and simultaneously loves makeup tutorials? Like, one minute she’s covered in soot and shouting, the next she’s fussing over lipstick, which is hilarious. She’s got a soft spot for justice but also a devil-may-care smile that will absolutely get you in trouble. If you need someone to crash through a wall and then bake you cookies as an apology, she’s your person.

Rivalz

Rivalz is the best friend archetype who somehow survives everything by being stubbornly cheerful and not very strategic — but hey, he’s got heart. He’s the reliable, slightly clueless pal who will bring snacks to a crisis and somehow make everyone feel better, even if he doesn’t know what’s happening half the time. Definitely the kind of guy who would lose his phone and then find it in the fridge, and also probably cries during romantic comedies. He’s lovable chaos in a cardigan.

Lloyd

Lloyd is the delightfully eccentric scientist — classy glasses, dramatic flair, and a tendency to behave like every professor in a madcap anime. He loves engineering, neat little quirks like naming machines, and gets oddly poetic about metal parts, which is endearing and slightly terrifying. He’s brilliant and a touch theatrical, like he’ll explain a catastrophic idea with a tea cup in hand. Somehow both meticulous and hilariously scatterbrained about normal life stuff (you can trust him with a prototype, not a grocery list).

Kaname

Kaname is the quiet backbone type who pretends leadership is a nuisance but clearly has the instincts of someone born to lead. Calm, principled, a little broody, and always ready with a plan that doesn’t involve fireworks — which is useful because someone has to be the grounding influence. He’s stern but secretly sentimental (you can see it in a single resigned smile), and occasionally he’ll be way too dramatic about something small, like the best kind of stubborn. He’s the person who organizes everyone else’s chaos and then acts surprised when they appreciate him.

Milly

Milly is absolute chaos wrapped in a glittering uniform — student council president meets melodramatic ringmaster, and don’t get me started on her theatrics. She treats everything like a show, loves dress-up, pranks, and will absolutely stage a coup just because it looked fun on paper. But she’s also sharp as a tack and weirdly perceptive under all the glitter; she notices the things no one else does, in between launching confetti. She’s a walking spectacle who could cry over pet hamsters and then plan a parade five minutes later.

Cecile

Cecile gives calm, warm, slightly exasperated adult energy — motherly, competent, and quietly strong in a way that sneaks up on you. She handles messes (literal and political), offers level-headed advice, and somehow manages to look composed while chaos unfolds around her. There’s a gentle firmness to her that makes everyone trust her — and also a surprising streak of dry humor if you catch her on an off day. She’s the person you want reading scolding letters and tucking you in afterward.

Villetta

Villetta is the intense, complicated soldier who goes from icy professional to suspiciously soft in about two breaths, and that emotional whiplash is kinda her thing. She can be ruthless and efficient on the battlefield, then oddly domestic in downtime — meticulous handwriting, color-coded lists, that sort of thing — which is both comforting and alarming. She’s fiercely loyal and also quick to second-guess everything, so she oscillates between single-minded focus and anxious overthinking. Honestly, she’s one of those characters who keeps surprising you with small, weird hobbies (needlepoint? model kits?) when you least expect it.