Character profile

Charles zi Britannia

シャルル・ジ・ブリタニア

Absolute Emperor

Biography

Charles zi Britannia is the ominous ruler of the Holy Britannian Empire and an uncompromising Social Darwinist. He deliberately perpetuates inequality and conflict, believing relentless competition will produce the strongest possible society, and applies this worldview even to his own family.

Story spoilers

After Marianne's death, Charles sends Lelouch and Nunnally to Japan as political bargaining pieces. His treatment of them and Britannia's subsequent invasion become major reasons for Lelouch's rebellion against the empire. Charles also pursues mysterious, far-reaching plans involving C.C. and her people, though their full scope is initially unclear.

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