Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Concepts

A popular comicstrip format in Japan, usually used for gag comic strips. Consists of four equal-sized panels depicting a sequence going from top to bottom.

Alter ego is a character's second self. Anyone who has this leads a double life.

Mental condition of when someone forgets almost all of his or her past, including his/her identity. Some anime characters have such an allingment.

Originally compiled by Darrin Bright and Ryan Shellito at the California Polytechnical Institute, they explain much of the abnormal physics phenomena we see in most anime.

The main opposing force of a story. Normally the antagonist is a villain but other forms of fiction may have them as heroes or indifferent characters.

A marriage that is arraigned through a meeting and interview process or between families. Many times, the participants may have never even met one another.

The Ashford Student Council is the student council for the Britannian school Ashford Academy in Area 11. Milly Ashford is the student body president.

Also known as resurrection. This is when a previously dead character is restored back to life.

One of the most common forms of fanservice in all anime. Bath scenes can show bonding between characters, but are more often used as just an excuse to exploit a female character.

Betrayal is the act of treachery or a violation of a trust or allegiance. This can be to one's friends, country, or God.

Usually the main villain of the season/show. Most difficult to kill.There are even bigger bads

What is anime without the over-sexualization of women's breasts?

A anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it).

A handicap where a person has severely poor eyesight. It may range from very poor eyesight in one eye to being unable to see anything with both eyes.

The act of Breaking the 4th Wall is when a character seem to show knowledge that they are in a fictional series. Normally by talking directly to the audience.

Britannian Empire is the force led by Emperor Charles Di Britannia. They are on a mission to conquer the world, remove individuality, and crush all those who refuse them.

A male and a female member of a family that share the same parents.

Male characters that share the same parents.

The Bunny Girl is a fetish outfit made popular by the Playboy company though the meaning is different in Japan. A popular outfit in cosplay.

Feline animal with four legs and says "meow." Many are found hanging around animes and mangas.

Chess is a strategic game that is played on a checkered board. Played with either black or white pieces that are of different ranks and abilities.

Chibi means to be small in stature. In anime/manga the term is used for a character that is small in appearance and exaggerated features.

The character has known the protagonist for a long time, typically all his/her life. If he/she's from the opposite gender there's a high chance he/she has a crush on the main character.

The Chinese Federation is the governing body of China and much of Asia in the Code Geass series, led by the child Empress Tian Zi.

A Class President is the elected leader of a student council in most academies. They are in charge of most student events and serve as representative of the student body to the faculty.

The Class Representative is the person who is appointed as the spokesperson for a classroom in certain school committees. They also enforce the rules amongst the students in class.

Many characters in anime/manga live by a personal or structured code of honor.

Nearly every anime has a comedic moment here or there. Everyone likes to laugh.

A live performance or show were musicians perform before a live audience.

Convenient Censorship such as steam, hair and beams of light are often used in anime and manga to show naked characters while obscuring their "naughty bits".

Someone or something to do with cooking.

The practice of dressing like characters from anime, manga, video games, and even novels, TV shows, celebrities, etc.

Often used as a form of comic relief in anime, cowards run away to fight another day. This doesn't mean they won't stand up for what's right, they'll just do it with trembling knees.

The act of wearing clothes commonly associated with the opposite gender.

A fictional being that is part organic and part machine.

One or more past events that negatively affected one or more people. It's very common in an anime for at least one person to have such a past.

Going on a date with...

One who disobeys or breaks rules or laws, often used to describe younger individuals such as high schoolers who cause trouble.

Are powerful creatures that live in the pits of Hell. That are many classes and levels for these monsters but no matter the rank they are deadly beasts.

A Doctor is a medical professional that works to the goal of curing illness in others.

Drama is a concept used in story telling to invoke an emotional reaction from the audience by using serious themes; such as tragedy, suspense, and death.

Perhaps the greatest past-time in Anime, eating is often done in more lighthearted moments as a source of humor or as a way of showing togetherness with characters, usually involving characters who can eat insane amounts of food and not gain an ounce.

A girl who is a loyal fan to some person, show, book, or other objects; and takes this support to an almost extreme level at times. A true fanatic.

Fan Service is often a sexually provocative moment or pose that takes place in manga and anime. It usually has no real purpose to a story, and serves as a lurid visual.

Fatherhood as a concept. A man who has conceived or raised a child.

A Female Ninja in Japanese is referred to as a kunoichi. They were given special training that took advantage of a woman's natural gifts.

The character knows well how to defend him or herself.

The act of catching fish, usually with a rod and reel. Is often seen in any anime that takes place outdoors or in settings in the past where fishing was a valuable skill needed to gather food.

Used frequently in Anime to either recap past events or provide a back story for a character, either their origin story or their off-screen training of new attack. Sometime and entire episode/chapter would be a entire flashback.

The Four Holy Swords are an elite squad of KMF pilots of the Black Knights, led by Kyoshiro Tohdoh. They are formally of the Japanese Liberation Front.