Zero Mask
The mask Lelouch wears as Zero.
Lelouch wears it as Zero, the masked vigilante who leads the Black Knights against Britannia.
Quick Facts
- Primary wearer
- Lelouch vi Britannia
- Affiliation
- Black Knights
Lore & Background
The mask was crafted by Lelouch vi Britannia to facilitate his dual life as a student and a revolutionary leader. Writer Ichirō Ōkouchi wanted a mask in the series, feeling a Sunrise show needed one, and Clamp wanted a design never seen before. It became a beacon for those suffering under Britannia's rule in Area Eleven.
Reader's Guide
When Zero appears, it signals that a new strategy or uprising is underway.
Did You Know?
- Lelouch's alter ego Zero was one of the earliest developed characters, with writer Ichirō Ōkouchi insisting a mask be included as necessary for a Sunrise show.
- The mask allowed Lelouch to hide his identity from Britannian Royal Guard and Geass users, protecting his personal connections from being exploited.
- Clamp originally designed Lelouch's hair color to be white, envisioning him as a 'beauty' that everyone could relate to as 'cool.'
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