Code Geass is often placed under the category of mecha anime due to its unique approach to the use of robots, or most specifically, “Knightmare Frames”. At first glance, one might assume it follows the traditional tropes of a robot anime such as Gundam or Neon Genesis Evangelion. However, according to the creator Goro Taniguchi, Code Geass is not just a robot anime, and the Knightmares in this series serve a deeper, more complex role.

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After all, the Knightmares are essential parts of the story’s action, with climactic battles that often revolve around these machines. But upon a closer look reveals that the robots in Code Geass are not mere tools of war. In fact, their purpose is deeply linked with the protagonists’ conflicts and ambitions, reflecting much more than just warfare.

Code Geass: Is it Really a Mecha Anime?

In an interview with...