Episode 8: “The Black Knights”
- 8 of 25
- November 23, 2006
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion |
|---|---|
| Episode | 8 of 25 |
| Japanese | 黒の騎士団 |
| Original air date | November 23, 2006 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Sunrise |
| Previous episode | Episode 7: “Attack Cornelia” |
| Next episode | Episode 9: “Refrain” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“The Black Knights” is episode 8 of the anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. It first aired on November 23, 2006.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Cornelia cannot attack while Euphemia is held there, allowing Lelouch to use the situation in a rescue operation with resistance fighters. He negotiates his way through the military blockade, while Suzaku attacks the floating hotel with the Lancelot and Lelouch uses explosives arranged by the resistance to obstruct the army’s response.
Characters in this episode
Euphemia li BritanniaSupporting
Cornelia li BritanniaSupporting
Lelouch LamperougeMain
Suzaku KururugiMainMusic 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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