

When I was just searching for theories for why people believe Lelouch is still
alive, I found a [theory](https://anime.stackexchange.com/a/147/45301) which
says Lelouch took the Geass from his dad, so when he was killed he actually
became immortal. But on re-watching the series I can't find any such scene
where we see Lelouch taking the Code from his dad. Or did I miss something?

When I watched the anime for the first time, I remember it had extra scenes
like Lelouch driving the cart, which wasn't present when I re-watched the
series. I read that it was removed later.

So, did the writers remove the scene in which Lelouch takes the Code from his
dad? I am getting an impression that the writers had plans on keeping Lelouch
alive, initially. They came out and said the ending was left ambiguous for the
reader to interpret as they want, and then, they removed that scene and
declared Lelouch is dead.


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When did Lelouch take the Code from his father?


Lelouch never got Charles's code. That was an old fan theory, but it was
debunked by the community years ago. The anime itself made it impossible and
even the show staff have officially confirmed that Lelouch was truly dead. So
he never got a code or immortality. There are also no scenes which show
Lelouch as the cart driver. that's merely a fake fan-made video on youtube, it
was never real. people made that to fool fans and to push their debunked
conspiracy theory of him having a code.

All the official information regarding Lelouch's death can be found on the
[Code Geass Community Information
Database](https://www.reddit.com/user/GeassedbyLelouch/comments/8hklfr/evaluating_code_theory_main_body_index/).
It has all the official statements, including sources, links, pictures, etc.
It also shows how the anime made the fan theory impossible.

Here are some examples of official statements.

From "Geass Memories":  
\- _"Before I started writing the story of a person called Lelouch, I
confirmed with Taniguchi-director something. That thing was that the end of
Lelouch will be death."_  
\- _"At least he is aware of his sins and pays for them with his death."_  
\- _"This man called Lelouch will pay for his sins by his death. The story
follows him till he finally make this decision."_

From the official guide book:  
\- _"For those two who bear the heavy sin known as killing their fathers, they
share the belief that they can forgive each other by imposing the greatest
punishments on themselves. Death for Lelouch who wishes for a tomorrow with
his sister, life for Suzaku who wishes to atone for his sins through death."_

From [the remade epilogue](https://streamable.com/d8dji) from 2009 where they
dropped the cart driver scene and replaced it with a brand new epilogue:  
\- _"A young man dies. He had the power to change the world, to create a new
order. The world feared him, hated him. But, I know he died with a smile on
his face. Only those who have realised their dream will truly understand that
feeling of utter contentment. So, this is not a tragedy. And whenever I feel
sad or cry at night, I sing a song. A song of man's making. Zero Requiem!"_

All sources and many more examples can be found in the above linked Database


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