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Many people still love anime: a colorful picture allows you to very accurately convey the director’s idea.
There are truly adult series that carry important life lessons. This is what anime isCode Geass”, which tells about a very possible world in which the UK has become a global manager on the planet.
Japan, in turn, turned out to be an enslaved country – as a result of a short and unequal war, the population lost any rights. So, for the Japanese, there are only 2 options left: to endure the terror of the new world despot or humbly bear the yoke of slavery.
At the head of one of the rebel groups stood Lelouch, who is the British crown prince. At one time, he was used in a political game, as a result of which they brought up hatred for his father, who heads the Empire. Lelouch wants to help the blind sister Nunnally, in which the magical power of Geass will help him.
Agree, the plot is interesting, since the confrontation between good and evil always remains a classic of the genre. We offer you a list of 10 anime that are similar to Code Geass.
10 Future Police: Rise (1993)
Series «Future Police: Uprising” is a continuation of the picture. So, 3 years after the past events, employees of the Special Equipment Division meet a new threat: a mysterious terrorist has captured the systems of the Self-Defense Forces of the country, which allows him to cause panic on the streets of Tokyo.
The Japanese government is forced to introduce martial law, against which scandals and competition between political departments are unfolding.
The police decide to take matters into their own hands and start an effective investigation to prevent a coup in the state.
The military-political drama from Mamoru Oshii is an opportunity to see with your own eyes how small forces can change the history of mankind.
9. Gurren-Lagann (2007)
History Gurren Lagann takes place in the underworld, where the way of life has not changed for many centuries. Local residents constantly endured earthquakes and landslides, so it became impossible to continue living in the caves.
The boy Simon, the main character, lives in an underground village. With their best friend Fireplace, they dream of being in a place where there are no walls and ceilings.
Simon finds a drill that can help drill through the walls and get out into a new unfamiliar world.
8. Mobile Warrior Gundam 00 (2007)
The story begins on our planet at a time when resources have completely dried up. A powerful complex was formed in Earth’s orbit that is capable of extracting and processing solar energy to ensure life on the planet.
The world’s largest countries, which have united in 3 groups, are fighting for the opportunity to control the main source.
A secret organization also appears that controls special troops – Mobile Warriors Gundam. Super-strong warriors are dangerous to others, although their main goal is to maintain order.
7. Gasaraki (1998)
The conflict in the Middle East flares up, as a result of which two opposing organizations began to use dangerous weapons of mass destruction.
The protagonist Yushiro is the 4th son of the famous Gowa clan and one of the most skilled pilots to test combat vehicles.
The guy decided to participate in the family’s attempt to call on the ancient deity Gassaraki. During the ritual dance, he has a vision where a mysterious girl asks for help.
The god Gasaraki himself sends helpers to the clan in the form of invincible kugai monsters.
6. Akira (1988)
Events unfold in the future, where secret experiments are carried out in laboratories with robots, laser and nuclear material.
The result was a new race of people with blue skin. These people are able to concentrate a unique energy that is capable of organizing an explosion stronger than Fukushima.
An unusual baby of a new race with superpowers can provoke the Third World War with nuclear weapons.
Of course, superpowers are a heavy burden of responsibility for adults and the child himself. Baby Tetsuo is released, and now Japanese scientists and the police must catch him before he does trouble.
“Akira” is a great anime for those who are interested in science, fantasy and politics.
5. Code Geass: Lelouch Risen R2 (2008)
A continuation of the first part, in which the emperor’s son Lelouch appears again, and Japan is still enslaved by Great Britain.
Japan has become some kind of region with the name “Zone 11”. The Black Rebellion, lost a year ago, has turned Japan into a penitentiary of brutality, dictatorship and force.
“Zero” saves the main character, and this time he intends to win at all costs. “Code Geass: Risen Lelouch“is a worthy continuation of the first part, recommended for viewing.
4. Death Note (2006)
One of the most popular Japanese anime that few people have heard of.
Yagami Light is a high school student and somehow accidentally finds “Death note‘ along with instructions. So, if you enter the name of a person on its pages and think about him (imagine a face), then he will die soon.
Lai, as the son of a policeman, decides to clean up this world from criminals and villains, removing only the “dregs of society” with the help of a notebook.
The city is shaken by a series of deaths, as Light is quickly “drawn” into the role of a deity. Moreover, the charming god of death, who loves apples, really helps him. The police contact the famous detective L, whose identity is unknown.
3. Kill or Be Killed (2013)
Once upon a time, the girl Ryuko lost her dad, who was killed by a criminal with scissors. The girl even has half of the dangerous weapon left, with which she wants to find the cruel owner.
In search of the killer, the girl enters the Honnōji school, whose leadership keeps the students in fear. And the student council of the school is dressed in a special uniform that can destroy any enemy.
Somehow, as a result of punishment, Ryuko ends up in the basement, where he finds an extra set of magical school uniforms. The only choice left iskill or be killed».
2. Darker than Black (2007)
Changes have taken place on our planet: the Moon disappeared from the sky 10 years ago, the stars have become false, and people are gradually being replaced by a race of contractors who are devoid of emotions and feelings.
One of the new people is the guy Li Shen Shun, who commands electricity and can modify substances.
During the day he leads the most ordinary life, and at night he becomes “darker than black» – finds and lynch the most dangerous criminals.
1. Sinner’s Crown (2011)
The action takes place in the future. A meteorite fell to Earth off the coast of Japan, on which an alien virus was found.
A large-scale epidemic broke out on the planet, which led to a general panic. The well-known global corporation GHQ is taking control of the situation by imposing a state of emergency and a curfew.
10 years after the events mentioned above, the young man Shu Ouma wants to find the cause of the general mess and gets into political squabbles. Who owns the metaphorical “sinner’s crown“?
Here is a selection of films “for the brain”, which certainly will not let you get bored. Solve complex puzzles with the main characters, make bold assumptions and follow the development of incredible events.