Episode 12: “The Messenger from Kyoto”
- 12 of 25
- January 4, 2007
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion |
|---|---|
| Episode | 12 of 25 |
| Japanese | キョウトからの使者 |
| Original air date | January 4, 2007 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Sunrise |
| Previous episode | Episode 11: “Battle for Narita” |
| Next episode | Episode 13: “Shirley at Gunpoint” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“The Messenger from Kyoto” is episode 12 of the anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. It first aired on January 4, 2007.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Zero and the Black Knights’ senior members meet Taizou Kirihara, an influential figure in the Japanese underground who knew Lelouch during his youth at the Kururugi Shrine. Lelouch demonstrates his strategic ability and reveals his identity to secure Taizou Kirihara’s confidence and support. After returning to Tokyo, Lelouch learns from Shirley that her father has died as an indirect consequence of Zero’s actions during the Battle of Narita.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“COLORS” — FLOWAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Yuukyou Seishunka” — ALI PROJECTAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion is set in an alternate universe where the Holy Empire of Britannia has conquered Japan, renaming it Area 11. The story revolves around Lelouch, a former Imperial Prince who gains the power of Geass, allowing him to control people's minds. With this newfound power, he aims to bring…
Read the article →References
- “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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