ギアス対ギアス Giasu tai Giasu Geass vs. Geass

Lelouch believes Shirley may have discovered his identity as Zero, so he and C.C. pursue her to Narita. Ohgi explores the battlefield of the previous night, discovering a wounded Villetta left for dead out of sight. Lelouch encounters Mao, a young man who uses his Geass mind-reading abilities to play on Shirley’s insecurities, manipulating her into shooting Lelouch. Shirly falters at the last moment and C.C. sends Mao away temporarily. With Shirley torn apart by grief and guilt, Lelouch uses his Geass to erase her memories of him.

シャーリーと銃口 Shārī to Jūkō Shirley at Gunpoint

Kallen and Lelouch separately reflect upon the deaths of innocents in the Narita campaign, with both vowing to press on. Villetta questions Shirley on Lelouch’s involvement with the Black Knights coaxing her to secretly follow Lelouch. There, she witnesses the battle between the Japan Liberation Front and the Britannian Army. Lelouch detonates the Japan Liberation Front freighter as the Britannian Knightmares begin to board it, killing all personnel on board and giving the Black Knights the element of surprise. Suzaku attacks Lelouch forcing him to eject and crash-lands near Shirley. She prepares to kill him to avenge her father, but hesitates when his mask falls off, revealing his identity to her.

キョウトからの使者 Kyōto kara no Shisha The Messenger from Kyoto

Zero and core members of the Black Knights meet with Taizō Kirihara, one of the most powerful people in the Japanese underground and an acquaintance of Lelouch from his younger days at the Kururugi Shrine. Lelouch deftly displays his tactical prowess and wit before Taizō, revealing his true identity to the man to gain his trust and support. When Lelouch returns to Tokyo, Shirley Fenette informs him of her father’s death, indirectly caused by Zero during the Battle of Narita.

ナリタ攻防戦 Narita Kōbōsen Battle for Narita

The Black Knights’ assault on the Britannian Army in Narita proves successful and Cornelia is cornered by Kallen and Lelouch. At Euphemia’s request, Suzaku rushes onto the battlefield in the Lancelot to rescue Cornelia. He saves her and manages to corner Lelouch. C.C. comes to his rescue by using her powers to mentally traumatize Suzaku. The Black Knights retreat from the conflict, leaving the Japan Liberation Front and the Britannian Army to fight among themselves.

紅蓮舞う Guren Mau Guren Dances

Cornelia and the Britannian Army heads to Narita, hoping to destroy the remnants of the Japan Liberation Front. Lelouch has his Knights follow her in the hope of capturing her alive so he can question her about his mother’s death. As the Britannian forces close in on the Front’s headquarters, Kallen utilizes her new Knightmare Frame, the Guren Mk-II, to cause a massive landslide that takes out much of the Britannian forces.

リフレイン Rifurein Refrain

The Black Knights have been destroying drug cartels which have been manufacturing refrain, a drug that lets a person relive their happiest memories with severe side effects; the drug is popular with the depressed Japanese which is why the Black Knights are targeting it. Kallen’s background is explored, revealing her Japanese mother is working as a maid for her Britannian father and Kallen’s disdain for the abuse her mother receives. During the Black Knight’s drug raid, Kallen’s mother is revealed to be a refrain user and is arrested. While Kallen’s mother recovers from the drugs, Kallen promises she will change the world for her.

黒の騎士団 Kuro no Kishidan The Black Knights

The Japan Liberation Force, a Japanese terrorist group, takes a hotel and its occupants hostage, including Lelouch’s friends and a disguised Euphemia. As such, Cornelia cannot make a move against the hostage takers, which Lelouch realizes and takes advantage of. He mounts a rescue operation with Ohgi’s resistance cell, and as he speaks with the hostage takers, Suzaku sinks the floating hotel using the Lancelot. However, Lelouch derails any rescue efforts by the army so he can take credit for the rescue. Broadcasting publicly to the nation, he announces the creation of the Black Knights, allies of justice who will protect the weak from those with power.

コーネリアを撃て Kōneria o Ute Attack Cornelia

Lelouch reminisces about his last meeting with his father; shortly after his mother’s death, Lelouch questions Charles about it and is exiled to Japan along with his sister Nunnally vi Britannia. Cornelia issues a challenge to Zero at Saitama Ghetto. Lelouch accepts and infiltrates a soldier’s Knightmare while giving orders to the Saitama rebels; the rebels disobey Lelouch’s orders and are defeated. Cornelia, having anticipated that Zero would disguise himself as one of her soldiers, prepares an inspection. Lelouch is saved when C.C., disguised as Zero, distracts the Britannian Army, allowing him to escape. Lelouch blames his defeat on the undisciplined rebels and resolves to build his own army.

奪われた仮面 Ubawareta Kamen The Stolen Mask

Suzaku transfers into Lelouch’s class and faces the prejudice of the Britannian students. Arthur, a stray cat, enters Lelouch’s room and steals his Zero mask. Milly Ashford, believing Arthur has something that embarrasses Lelouch, has the whole school pursue the cat with a bounty. When Suzaku catches up to the cat on the roof, Lelouch pretends to slip forcing Suzaku to save him. Lelouch secretly retrieves the mask and Suzaku’s heroic save allows some of the students to accept him. The students attend an assembly where Charles zi Britannia, the emperor and Lelouch’s father, delivers a speech during Prince Clovis’ funeral.

皇女と魔女 Kōjo to Majo The Princess and the Witch

Lelouch is reunited with the green haired girl who introduces herself as C.C. and is now living in his residence. Meanwhile, since Zero revealed he was Clovis’ murderer, Suzaku has been acquitted of all charges and meets Princess Euphemia li Britannia. Euphemia has Suzaku guide her around Japan including the war torn city of Shinjuku; There, the two intervene with the pureblood fraction’s murder attempt on Jeremiah for his betrayal. Later, Cornelia li Britannia arrives to the country, intent on capturing Zero.

その名はゼロ Sono Na wa Zero His Name is Zero

Jeremiah Gottwald and the purebloods within the Britannian Army wish to scapegoat Suzaku for Clovis’ death as an excuse to rid the army of Honorary Britannians, citizens who become Britannians after their country had been conquered. Lelouch dons the pseudonym Zero and with the help of Kallen and Kaname Ohgi, uses Geass on Jeremiah allowing them to escape with Suzaku. As Zero, Lelouch asks Suzaku to join him to rebel against Britannia; Suzaku refuses, believing Britannia should be changed with legal means and departs for his trial.

偽りのクラスメイト Itsuwari no Kurasumeito The False Classmate

Having reason to suspect the death of Marianne vi Britannia, his mother, was planned by one of his relatives, Lelouch questions Clovis about her murder before killing him. He returns to Ashford Academy and realizes his classmate, Kallen Stadtfeld, is part of the terrorist group. Using Geass, he learns about her motivations for joining the terrorist group and discovers Geass only works once per person. Kallen suspects Lelouch’s involvement in the previous battle, but is fooled when Lelouch prepares a pre-recorded phone call. Soon after, the news announces Suzaku is convicted for Clovis’ murder and is to be trialed.

覚醒の白き騎士 Kakusei no Shiroki Kishi The White Knight Awakens

Lelouch is questioned by Villetta Nu about the dead soldiers. Using Geass, he orders her to give him her Knightmare Frame, a giant mechanical robot. Lelouch then leads the terrorist group to combat Viceroy Clovis la Britannia’s army forcing them to utilize the experimental Knightmare Frame Lancelot piloted by Suzaku. Lancelot defeats the terrorist group while Lelouch holds Clovis at gunpoint and orders him to withdrawal his army.

魔神が生まれた日 Majin ga Umareta Hi The Day a New Demon was Born

The story follows Lelouch vi Britannia, exiled prince of Britannia, who is living under the identity Lelouch Lamperouge. His former identity was declared dead seven years ago when Britannia conquered Japan, now renamed Area 11. In the present, Lelouch is trapped inside an anti-government terrorist truck as it flees from the Britanian military after stealing a container of poison gas. During the pursuit, Lelouch is reunited with his Japanese friend, Suzaku Kururugi, who is part of the military. The container opens and reveals a girl with green hair causing Suzaku’s superior to issue an execution order on all witnesses. Suzaku refuses and is shot while Lelouch flees with the girl. Cornered by the military, the girl gives Lelouch a power called Geass before dying. With it, Lelouch commands his attackers to kill themselves.

“Louise the Void” “Kyomu no Ruizu” (虚無のルイズ)

Saito tells Louise that he wants to return home to Japan during the upcoming solar eclipse, and he gets angry when she brushes it off as if she doesn’t care. He waits for Louise to return from her meeting, where war between Albion and Tristain is declared inevitable. Princess Henrietta assembles a military force that conscripts the boys from the academy. Louise walks in on a sleeping Saito whereupon she says goodbye. The next morning, Saito wakes to find a letter in which Louise has written, “You’re fired! Just go wherever you want!” Louise decides to join the princess in war. The next day, Saito gets in his Zero fighter plane while Henrietta advances with the Tristain military to intercept the invading Albion force at the village of Talbes. Instead of flying straight into the eclipse, Saito attacks Albion’s dragon squadrons, who are unable to keep up with the plane’s speed. Saito runs out of bullets and is attacked by Wardes on a wind dragon. Tabitha, Kirche, and Louise rush to help Saito. Louise jumps from Sylphid to Saito’s plane, guided by Tabitha’s magic. Swept up by her feelings at the thought of Saito being harmed, Louise and Saito finally made a connection. Louise unlocks her Void magic for the first time and casts a powerful spell known as ‘Explosion’ which destroys the entirety of Albion’s aerial attack force including Wardes. After the battle, with the solar eclipse past and the Zero Fighter nearly destroyed, Saito and Louise sit by the plane’s wreckage where they have an argument once again about Saito’s firing. They end up kissing, and renew the contract between them. Elsewhere, Cromwell tries to hypnotize Kirche and Tabitha with the Ring of Andavari, but Guiche saves the girls by hitting him over the head with a tree branch. Later, the four aristocrats are awarded medals by the princess, and Tabitha is given the Water Spirit’s ring to fulfill her promise. Louise is so excited about her medal that she rushes to show it to Saito only to find him chatting with Siesta. In typical fashion, Louise overreacts and punishes Saito using her explosion spell.

“Zero Treasure” “Zero no Hihō” (ゼロの秘宝)

Louise informs Henrietta of the prince’s death, and the princess’ wedding is cancelled. Louise also warns Osmond about the Reconquista. Osmond then tells her about Void magic and Gandálfr. After another argument with Louise, Saito leaves the academy and accompanies Siesta to her home village of Talbes. Louise and others follow them and they locate the rare dragon, which Siesta’s family has kept as an heirloom. Saito finds a tombstone with Japanese epitaph on it. The dragon turns out to be an A6M Zero Fighter, a Japanese aircraft used in World War II. It is revealed that Siesta’s great-grandfather was Japanese and that he was magically transported to Halkeginia. They bring the fighter back to school where Colbert explains that two “dragons” had flown during a solar eclipse, but one disappeared. Colbert suggests that the timing of the second pilot (Siesta’s great-grandfather) was off, and that the solar eclipse ended before the second pilot was able to fly through the portal. Saito concludes that the other pilot returned home, and this is his chance to return home as well. Albion declares war on Tristain, wanting to use the country as a base from which they can conquer the rest of the continent and plan to launch their attack in three days time, on the day of the solar eclipse.

“Louise’s Marriage” “Ruizu no Kekkon” (ルイズの結婚)

That evening, Louise and Wardes board the ship after he convinces her that the boys have returned home. He persists in his suit and Louise accepts his proposal. In truth, Guiche and Saito have been delayed by the appearance of Fouquet and her golem. They are saved by Kirche and Tabitha who show up on Sylphid. Saito is able to reason out that Wardes and Fouquet were working together and that Louise is in trouble. Wardes and Louise arrive in Albion, where they meet with Prince Wales. Louise delivers a letter from Henrietta, receives the letter that she was sent to retrieve and learns of the power behind the uprising of nobles in Albion, the Reconquista. Their mission completed, Wardes insists that they get married in Albion with Wales as a witness. He reveals that he is a member of the Reconquista and Louise realizes that Wardes is a threat to Wales. Louise tries to refuse, but one of Wardes’ allies, Cromwell, arrives with the Water Spirit’s ring and forces her to consent using mind-control. The marriage proceeds with the Prince officiating, and is nearly complete when Saito bursts into the church and snaps Louise out of her trance. He and the others have arrived in Albion on Sylphid and found Louise using Verdandi’s amazing sense of smell. The marriage ceremony ruined, Wardes kills Prince Wales, steals Henrietta’s letter from Louise, and tries to kill Saito. However, Wardes treatment of Louise has aroused Saito’s feelings and he is able to unlock his abilities as Gandalfr and fully utilize Derflinger. He defeats Wardes’ magic attack who then flees but not before bringing the church down on Louise and Saito. The two of them are rescued by Kirche and Tabitha and Sylphid flies everyone home. Saito, holding Louise in his arms, kisses her and she, unexpectedly, doesn’t object.

“A Princess’ Request” “Himegimi no Irai” (姫君の依頼)

Having taken care of the love potion, Louise and Saito receive a new mission. In order to strengthen her country’s alliance, Princess Henrietta is to be wed to the Emperor of Germania. Louise and Saito must recover an indiscreet letter that Henrietta wrote to Prince Wales of Albion or the wedding with Germania will be cancelled. The princess is unable to see the prince in person because Albion is in a state of civil war. Guiche overhears the conversation and volunteers to aid the princess and Henrietta accepts, much to Louise and Saito’s ire. Before leaving, Saito learns about Gandálfr and legendary Void magic from Colbert, as well as a story of two dragons. On the day of departure, their escort, Wardes, captain of the griffin squadron, arrives. It turns out he is also Louise’s fiancé and Saito grows jealous of him as they journey to the port city of La Rochelle. Later, Derflinger talks to Saito about Gandálfr, and how only Gandálfr can use Derflinger. Wardes proposes to Louise then, at dinner, asks Saito to spar with him. Wardes wins easily and mocks Saito’s promise to protect Louise leaving Saito feeling down.

“Louise’s Change of Heart” “Ruizu no Henshin” (ルイズの変心)

Louise continues her lovey-dovey behavior towards Saito, which freaks him out, as well as causing misunderstandings with Siesta. In desperation, Saito demands that Montmorency create an antidote, but she refuses to help, until he blackmails her into helping (Saito learned from Siesta that love potions are illegal). As the antidote requires “the tear of a water elemental”, Montmorency and Guiche lead Saito and the love-struck Louise to Lagdorian Lake where they make contact with the Water Spirit. She is flooding the land so that she can search for her stolen precious treasure but she is being hindered by magic users. Saito volunteers to deal with them and he and Guiche fight the intruders who turn out to be Kirche and Tabitha. Saito promises to find whatever the Water Spirit has lost. The spirit trusts his word as “Gandálfr”, and gives him the antidote.

“Tabitha’s Secret” “Tabasa no Himitsu” (タバサの秘密)

It’s summer vacation, and many students are traveling back to their families. Kirche goes along with Tabitha to her home. As a result, Louise and Saito are alone for once; however, mischief is still plentiful. Kirche learns that Tabitha’s real name is Charlotte, that she is the Princess of Gallia, and that she has a rather tragic past. Her reason for returning home is revealed to be a mission from her uncle, the King of Gallia. Meanwhile, Montmorency is upset that Guiche has been flirting with other girls, and makes a love potion to try to slip into Guiche’s drink. Saito obtains a large pot that was about to be thrown away and, at night, fashions it into a hot tub, similar to those in Japan. While Saito relaxes in the tub, Siesta passes by and joins him, much to his embarrassment. Louise sees the two together and becomes so frustrated that she interrupts Guiche and Montmorency, and chugs the drink with the love potion in it. When Saito returns to her room, Louise gets flustered and falls completely in love with him.