Ep 1. The Day The Devil Was Born

The Day The Devil Was Born is the first episode of the popular anime series Code Geass. The episode takes place in an alternate version of Earth where the Holy Britannian Empire has conquered Japan and renamed it Area 11. The main character, Lelouch Lamperouge, is a former prince of Britannia who lives in hiding as a high school student in Area 11.

The episode starts with a terrorist group called the Japan Liberation Front attempting to steal a new type of Knightmare frame, a humanoid mecha, from a Britannian military train. The group's mission goes awry when a military counterattack led by Prince Clovis La Britannia causes chaos on the train, resulting in the deaths of innocent bystanders.

Amid the chaos, Lelouch encounters a strange girl named C.C., who grants him the power known as Geass. This power allows Lelouch to command anyone to do his bidding without question. While initially skeptical of the power, Lelouch comes to see Geass as an opportunity to take on the Britannian Empire and avenge his mother's death.

As Lelouch ponders his next move, he reunites with his childhood friend, Suzaku Kururugi, who has joined the Britannian military in hopes of enacting change from within. Lelouch and Suzaku's ideologies clash as Lelouch views the Britannian Empire as corrupt and oppressive, while Suzaku believes that change can only come from working within the system.

The episode comes to a climax when Lelouch dons a mask and takes on the persona of the mysterious and feared vigilante Zero. With his new persona and Geass powers, Zero leads the terrorist group against Prince Clovis and the Britannian military, ultimately succeeding in their mission.

The Day The Devil Was Born sets the stage for the rest of the series, introducing viewers to the complex world of Code Geass and the morally ambiguous characters who inhabit it. The episode is filled with action and intrigue, leaving viewers eager to see what Lelouch and Zero will do next in their quest for justice.