The majority of the series is set in Japan 2017-2018. The Holy Empire of Britannia took over Japan on August 10th, 2010 a.t.b (Ascension Throne Britannia). Using there new mechas called Kinghtmare Frames, the Holy Empire of Britannia overpowered the Japanese forces. Japan lost everything, their freedom, rights, even their name. The former Japanese now live in what is called "Area 11", and have been given a new name, the "Elevens". The Elevens are forced to survive living in the ghettos, but the Britannians live first class, without a care in the world. But their is hope, rebel forces survived, and they live in the ghettos with the other Elevens. Lelouch vi Britannia, son of Emperor Charles zi Britannia, vowed to destory Britannia after being kicked out of his home after terrorist killed his mother and crippled his sister. Seven years after this event, he meets a strange girl who gives him a Geass power. With this new found power, he can finally destory Britannia, and reach is goals. Seeking revenge for his mother's death, and creating a world where his sister can live happy.
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Here you can see the area where the Britannians live V.S. Area 11
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