Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006)

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion parents guide

No surprises for a TV-MA: some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Mild

Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion scary?

Only a little. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is a TV-MA, with strong violence. Keep it for adults.

What is Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion about?

Japan has been invaded and conquered by the Britannian Empire. Japan is now known as Area 11 and its citizens known as Elevens. The Britannian Empire takes away Japan's autonomous power and imposes its rule through the use of Knightmares. The Empire's rule has never faltered, but cracks have begun to show...

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