Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R1 Episode 8 – The Black Knights

A rogue faction of the Japan Liberation Force, a resistance group made up of remnants of the Japanese military, takes a hotel and its occupants' hostage, including Lelouch's friends and a disguised Euphemia. As such, Cornelia cannot make a move against the hostage takers, which Lelouch realizes and takes advantage of. Meanwhile, Euphemia reveals her identity to save Lelouch's friend Nina Einstein. Lelouch mounts a rescue operation with Ohgi's resistance cell, and as he speaks with the hostage takers, Suzaku attempts to save the hostages using the Lancelot. However, Lelouch sinks the floating hotel and derails any rescue efforts by the army so he can take credit for the rescue. Broadcasting publicly to the nation, he announces the creation of the Black Knights, allies of justice who will protect the weak from those with power. Original air date: November 24, 2006 Studio: Sunrise