This seems to be a pretty common comparison - probably because Light and Lelouch are practically the same character. Both shows feature quite a bit more intellectual sparring than your typical shounen fare, and both main characters have very similar personalities (they're closer to being villains than heroes) and abilities (ridiculously powerful but with prominent weaknesses that require careful planning to circumvent).

Lots of thinking involved, and the main character exploits a 'magical power' to try to change the world. report Recommended by UFO

Genius's with a special power using their brain strategising and planning. Light and Lelouch have similar ideals and try to change the world in the name of justice but acts more like the villain report Recommended by RainbowPls

Two student who get a power and use it to rid the world of evil, but it slowly takes them over. Both shows are very similar, and Light = Lelouch. report Recommended by RoadLord

both the main characters' wish is to change the world with their own hands..plus the two main characters shares almost the same attitudes...plus the flow of the story too..it's kinda the same~ report Recommended by ka-ki

Main Characters have the same kind of intentions. Both are smart and use good strategies/tactics, very interesting. Main characters both have interesting powers. report Recommended by deViate

Both anime are like a chess game. Very strategic and different from what you've seen before. report Recommended by Ryogakun

The two opposing protagonists in each series fights for what they believe is true justice. report Recommended by chibuki

It's kind of like Death Note with mechs and lots of big bosomed girls. It has some of the same sort of premise that Death Note does, and some of the same atmosphere, but it takes itself a lot less seriously. It also plays out less like a thriller, but it has some of the same sort of cat and mouse element that Death Note has. You might not like Code Geass, but there are enough similarities that you probably should give it a shot. report Recommended by honeybunch

The situation is totally different, but in both the main character is very sharp and uses his brain all the time. Though in Death Note the main character had to fight other mastermind, in Code Geass he had to defeat a whole empire. Both of them will make you want more. report Recommended by Maffy

Code Geass has more or less the same idea as Death Note, the ally of justice, but a "zero" instead of "kira" and some mind work here and there. the differences are: Code Geass is more colourful+humorous, the protagonist is more emotional and less clever when compared to light. report Recommended by raindr0ps

The series are both about 1 person that gets a power to do good things, but some people think it isnt good what they does, some people do. (In death note, the killing of criminals, and in Code Geass he wants that the 11's can be called Japanese again) They have both a friend, who's on the 'battlefield' an enemy. (sorry if my english isnt good) report Recommended by Endroine

characters quite like Light and Lelouch, and the similarities they share are more than enough reason for a fan of one to like the other. The main characters of both shows are remarkably similar. The only significant differences are that Lelouch, unlike Light, has more reasoning behind his actions than simple boredom and Lelouch cares about more people than just himself. If you've watched Death Note first you'll half expect Lelouch to start screaming about becoming the God of the new world. The series themselves are quite different. Death Note is set in our world, where as Code Geass is set in an alternate universe where Britannia rules most of the world. Code Geass has bright colours, comedy and ecchi, Death Note does not. However, there really aren't many anime with read more report Recommended by AironicallyHuman

Very similar plot. A boy who gets the power to make anyone do what he wants and use it to change the world they live in. Both very interesting with unique characters (except maybe for suzaku). "The bad guy" in the main character position, everyone against him. report Recommended by hanabiii

The plot of Light/ Kira (Ryoko) vs. Lelouch/ Zero (C.C.), with same smart cold (evil in a way) main character with an abnormal power who uses it to change the world to a better place from his own point of view for justice report Recommended by fatleo

In both series there is someone trying to make a better world with help from something special. Death Note has it's notebook and in Code Geass there is the Geass. report Recommended by queenofautumn

Although Code Geass might involve a few mechas, it bares a strong resemblance to Death Note, they both include a main character who is a genius and who has just acquired a supernatural power which they wish to use to reform the world into their ideal. So if you enjoyed Death Note you might also want to check out Code Geass. report Recommended by Trie

Both Kira(Light) and Zero(Lelouch) want to create a new world. L and Suzaku are against their methods of creating this new world. The only difference is that Light is idealist, while Lelouch is realist. And L is realist, Suzaku an idealist. report Recommended by Kyo_Kagami

Rather similar theme of both main characters trying to create a better world via their manipulative alter ego's. Both characters also start out with good intentions, but start to lose their own ideals along the way and become more out of control. report Recommended by pineapple467

Code Geass is similar to Death Note in how they deal with morality issues such one's justice. They both play mind games with their enemies expect Code Geass is more of that of the military nature. The main characters in both uses mostly anyone they could as their pawn in order to achieve their victory. report Recommended by Miles

Well, they are both awesome for one, the protagonists are similar, they think alike I guess, And the cliffhangers...I thought I'd die from watching these -_- I think the main similarity is the characters and what they hope to achieve - World Domination (sorta) and the animes are about how they go about that. report Recommended by yukumushio

Both protagonists have their lives changed dramatically when they encounter a being who gives them strange powers, and they both use their power to pursue their ideals. report Recommended by puedjies

The similarity here is quite obvious. Hyper-smart main characters are bestowed with a special power, which they then make use of to change the world to their liking, through plotting, planning and strategy. report Recommended by TheLlama

Quite similar. Although the main characters have diferent objectives, they both want to rule the world, and also have the 'master-mind' needed to do that. If you liked Death Note, watch Code Geass; and if you liked Code Geass, watch Death Note! report Recommended by Fye_DX

The main characters of these series gain a power to control/kill people and they want to change the world. report Recommended by Chicken008

Despite how Code Geass has mechas and intense action scenes, both of these series both have a highly intellegent main character given a special gift/power that is used to turn the tide of the world. While Death Note may have more clever ideas and less action, Code Geass still has a great main character full of ambition and has some of the most exciting mecha action there is. When it comes down to it, you can't help but appreciate the brilliant minds of Light Yagami and Lelouch, and if you liked one,you'll probably like the other. report Recommended by Fuzetsu

Code Geass and Death Note are similar to each other in a way that they make the viewers (watchers) think of who is really justice and the like. They are both intelligent animes. If you like Death Note, I guess you'll also like Code Geass, and vice versa. report Recommended by rainbow_heart

Both of main character obtain a power that will change the world. Not only that, both of main character is very intelligent,dare to make risky move that usual people don't want to. report Recommended by Monk

Code Geass and Death Note were pretty much like each other, in my opinion at least. Death Note was too dark for my taste, whereas Code Geass has somewhat similar plot and the main character isn't so evil at all, at least not until the very end, and even that is debatable. However, Code Geass isn't as deeply intellectual series as Death Note. So, if you liked one of these, you might really like the other one too. report Recommended by Kurogawa

The two main characters have the same twisted mind frame, using strategy to kill in order to create a "new and better world." report Recommended by horsiegirl210

In both animes the main character - an ordinary boy in the beginning - gets super-powers and decides to change the world by very cruel and remorseless means. report Recommended by Juxian

The anime differs much. But when it comes to the main characters, they have alot in common. They both have that so called unique way of thinking, not to mention how smart both are. And they might also have the same goal. report Recommended by Zatsugai

Light and Lelouch have similar personality and demeanor with different motives and methods. Light wants to create a world where there is no crime, with the us of the DeathNote he began killing criminals with unforgivable crimes. While Leouch got the Geass which he uses along with his intellect to undermine and eventually crush an Empire. Both the characters through-out the series face rivals which challenge their intellect and wit to the limits. report Recommended by Cortez321

probably the only similarity is few characteristics of the main character. Light Yagami and Lelouch are secretively trying to destroy the bad guys (criminals in DN and ruthless Britannia empire in CG). Similar to how Light keeps fighting L, Near, Mello by using various strategies, Lelouch has to deal with his best friend, who is empire's servant in a similar way except that CG's setting is in a future where Robots (controlled by humans) do the fighting. I don't want to go in further details, but let me assure you that if you liked DN, you will also like CG for sure. report Recommended by farazs_1

Code Geass. It helped me through my Death Note withdrawal, and I hope it can do the same for you! When I finished Death Note, I was going through such bad withdrawal that I needed to find another anime that was similar to watch. Code Geass did it for me. Although I think it's not as thrilling and suspenseful as Death Note, it definitely has my thumbs up. The story idea of a character having the power to change the world is similar. The setting, fighting, and etc. are different. Actually, I think Code Geass has more action than Death Note since it deals a bit with the military and stuff. So, if you like Death Note and you like guns and fighting, I'd say go for read more report Recommended by paimei

Lead roles are quite similar: both are given a rather limited superpower, and decide to create a better world with it. Cat and mouse mindgames ensue with the rest of the world, where both sides use underhanded tactics to gain victory. report Recommended by Marril-2000

Both portagonists want to make a better world using a supernatural power, both are very intelligent and both will do anything to achieve their objectives. report Recommended by miltonduarte

Lelouch Lamperouge and Yagami Light share some characteristics. They both want too change the world at all cost. Not a single death is too much for them. Although there are no Mecha's in Death Note, and no Shinigami's in Code Geass, I am sure that if you liked the one, you will like the other, so jump into the lives of these Anti-Heroes, and see what they will do for their goals! report Recommended by Migandas

Both of the main characters, Light and Lelouch, are very intelligent, and consistently demonstrate their abilities throughout each of their respective series. If you liked that cleverness from Death Note, you will definitely enjoy Code Geass. report Recommended by Kotsu

main characters are extremely similar. both receive a power that allows them to control others. both have generally good intentions but have extreme ways to achieve that goal. right from the first episode i couldn't help but think this guy is just like Light. report Recommended by skivey

This anime has the perfect "death note" feel to it... the main character thinks almost the same way light does and hopes to accomplish a somewhat similar goal... only through different means. although its very similar to death note it has far more action and far more characters that play an important role in the store. shame there is no "L" like character in code though.... report Recommended by Shikas_shadow

Code Geass is similar to Death Note in that Lelouch can kill people with out touching them or make them do what ever he wants. report Recommended by SaraShuppan

Both Code Geass and Death Note follow the stories of ingenious and charismatic young men who gain a special power. Both characters use their new power to attempt to change the world. Both animes are full of suspense and twists! report Recommended by LaughingDuck

I realized how similar these two animes are right from the first episode, both have amazing character personalities, great animation and both make you watch more and more even though you should be doing something else... report Recommended by Rimona

From the general idea behind both shows, to subtle details, Code Geass IS Death Note, but with mechs. Seeing as how Death Note was first and also, in my opinion, easily the better of the two shows, Code Geass can be considered a Death Note-ripoff. If you like exotic character design and giant robots, you may enjoy Code Geass more, but overall, Death Note does a much better job of telling the story of a young man who gains a supernatural power and wishes to improve society through controversial means. Death Note is more thought-provoking while Code Geass emphasizes the typical shounen aspects more. report Recommended by PBz0r

Both main characters have a limited amount of power to control other peoples mind / life span. Even tho the main characters are similar, code geass has alot of mecha action while death note has barely any action. But both of them are still great! report Recommended by Elt-

Just like everyone else says, the main characters, Light and Lelouch, are similar in their genius minds and willpower to change the world. Not only that but both of the stories unfolded quite well and were unpredictable till the end. report Recommended by isikaru

Geass is something like Death Note. Both main characters (who have a strong sense of justice) come into possession of that mysterious power, which allows them to change the world. They have comrade-in-arms, who gave them that ability (C.C. and Ryuuk). So both Lelouch (under the alias Zero) and Light (under the alias Kira) start a mind game and wage war against that rotten world, which should be destroyed and rebuilded again as a better place. report Recommended by Kokkishin

Both series focus on a character that could be seen as either good or evil; A character who is trying to usurp the current rulers and set himself at the top. Also, both Lelouch and Light are tactical geniuses, both have an almost psychopathic and egotistical side, but all the while they are very good at keeping up a calm and collected facade in front of other people. Finally, both possess something of supernatural power that allows them to get ahead in the game quickly, but may or may not be their downfall in the end. Both are tales of Revolution. report Recommended by Rakuenless

There is good action but that is not what i think it is all about. It is more the psychological aspect that is really interesting. There is more action in code geass - hangyaku no lelouch but i think that the death note has a more detailed story line. report Recommended by cappy

feels the use of such power is ethical, or, agrees how to make the world better, and the characters face opposition. In Death Note the conflicts are much closer, as they do not involve international politics or battles, they are more centered on the minds of the two main protagonists. Code Geass involves much of the same chess style psychological battling, but, applies it to the grand stage of world power struggles as well as character driven motivations. Both anime feature plot twists and a sense of unpredictability, if you enjoyed one, you will likely enjoy the other, though, they are different in many ways and should not be watched with expectations of intense similarity. Code Geass is concluded in the season season, Code Geass r2 The animation styles are very different. Code Geass may look lighter or happier, but both anime deal with dark themes of control, death, judgment, and power. While Death Note takes place in our world, Code Geass takes place in a sort of alternate history based world with Mecha, a complex political situation, and a dystopian landscape in Japan. In both cases a very intelligent character who is seemingly normal otherwise, is suddenly presented with a supernatural power and the choice of what to do with it. Both decide to use their new found power to change the world for, in their opinion, the better; but, not everyone read more report Recommended by r3c0rk33p1ng

The main characters are both "evil" masterminds behind a plot to save the world. They both acquire a supernatural power and use it to their full potential, c.c. is like ryuk. and Lelouch's geass is like Light's death note. Both have friends on the enemy's side that are unaware of their identity. Code Geass is a little more childish and unrealistic, but if you enjoyed the intellectual Death Note you can't miss this anime! report Recommended by ephi

Both feature similar protagionists and both series have a more thinking and suspense style to it then it does with action scenes. The primary difference between the two is that Code Geass involves politics and warfare where as Death Note is more based on crime and detective work. report Recommended by DrewTheDude

Death Note and Code Geass's plot are very similar. The main characters in both anime created a name for themselves such as Zero and Kira. Both of them keep their faces hidden and want to uphold justice. report Recommended by Psyche_Izaya

Its has almost the same main character and have the same problem for the main that he goes against the community and try to destroy/ change the world. they both use some sored of mystical power and uses it on many people (for light its the death note, for lelouch its the giass). report Recommended by megadimo

They are bot similar to each other, the stuggle between "good" and "evil". The two masterminds Yagami Light and Lelouch Lamperouge have similarities on how they want the world to be and to bow before them... report Recommended by Soubee

Both deal with a man who obtains a mysterious power and use it to improve the world and rid it of their definitions of evil report Recommended by RedBardIsCool

Main characters are very similar, both are manipulative and sharp/shrewd, as they try to think their way out of their situation, using this the powers they're given. report Recommended by MapleRose

the main characters seem to be the anatagonists rather than protagonists... and they often, if not sometimes, become "berserk" with what power they have! and they're both bishies >///< also the stories both feature are somewhat inlolving death 0.o and both series have good soundtracks =]]] report Recommended by Tinky-Winky

Both are great shows, with main characters wanting to change the goal, there are similiarities in the main characters actions however they are still two entirely different people and different shows but most people who like one end up like the other show report Recommended by Maazter

if you love yagami light in Death Note then you'll love Lelouch both of them are main chacters who try to fix the world where people can live happily and to prevail justice using the special powers and abilities they are given, Lelouch and Light can be less different report Recommended by shigofumi_93

Through out the whole series just like in death note it makes your mind go crazy they are are both mind thrillers and makes you think of what outcomes could happen to the characters. report Recommended by supernavi467

RUN! RUN! SOMEBODY IS KILLING EVERYBODY! Is it right? Is it wrong? You figure it out while watching this! Its amazing how 1 person can change the world with just a little determinating, hard work, and magical powers. Your in for a treat. report Recommended by XxAllen-KunxX

They both include two boys with a special power trying to change the world through that power, all the while trying to hide their real identities. report Recommended by aqffnetlikes

Both have very complex stories about justifying their worlds. report Recommended by exepher

Take some concepts from Death Note, and add in a lot of mecha action. Both have main characters who want to change the world. Very interesting. report Recommended by pnay

Both have main characters that want change in the world and use various powers and strategy to obtain their goals. report Recommended by oznot

Both main characters Kira and Zero have special power-not psychical but this ability can change the world if used properly. In exchange for this ability they had to sign a contract. They both want to change the world and both are genius. report Recommended by 4Eyed

A young high school student suddenly gains a mysterious and frightful power from a strange being. Testing, measuring, and finally executing their new abilities, along with all the peril and impacts on the human race, is the journey shared in these two shows. report Recommended by zozero

Both gain a supernatural power and wish to change the world with their new found power and ideals. report Recommended by fudgee

This two animes are very similar.. with unguessable plots which may even give you a suprise.. Death note has Raito the main character who is very good with tactical strategies like Code Geass's Lelouch.. Both anime rocks.. lol.// report Recommended by RawwR

Twisted lead protagonist in both series, where both don’t really care about others lives and look to use others to gain something. Both lead characters have exclusively a strange power in Code Geass it’s the power of ultimate Command for Lelouch and Death Note Kira has his this mystical book. Both series have friends that oppose each other and look to kill each other, and have a sort of tragic romance to them as well. Both are dark animes to some extent especially Death note. report Recommended by Alderban

Both anime have the main character who wants to change the world for the better, and are very smart although Code Geass is for those that would also like some action, as there are a lot of fights with mecha, where Death Note is more supernatural. Death Note has wits and planned tactics, whereas Code Geass uses more strategy and is smart in a more military way. report Recommended by robbin92

They both have the same evil protagonist deal. Both Light and Lelouch have a power to help them get whatever they please. However, Light's Death Note is a little more broad, allowing him to kill people without even meeting them, while Lelouch's geass makes him have to look at the person directly in the eye. Light has a manipulative type of personality once he picked up the Death Note, and when Lelouch got his Geass, he acquired this same type of hidden personality. Both stories widen out with different antagonists and all sorts of different conflict. They are very interesting overall. report Recommended by Snuffy

If your a Code Geass fan you should love Death Note as I feel they are both similar character wise. In both, the main character gets a power to assist them in changing the world for the better in their views from a party whom follows them for the duration of the series. While doing so, they both gain followers who support their ideals. While this happens, a force attempt to fight the main character and discover their true identity. Both resemble a game of chess as the main character fights to knock out all obsticles in their way to have their ideas reality. report Recommended by Jellyfish13

The stories of Code Geass and Death Note are similar in many ways. First of all, the main characters of both series want to take over the world by using the powers that they were given. Both Geass and Death Note are used to give people orders, but the power of the Death Note always results in death. Both series are ones that keep you hooked till the last episode in my opinion, and in Code Geass' case, it leaves you with many unanswered questions. report Recommended by shadowsword

They are both powerful, destructful, and Evil anime i have ever seen. Code Geass is more destructive and more tactics. The turn arounds in Code Geass are unbelievable. Death Note will just blow your mind out from inside and out. The strategies that goes against eachother are simply amazing. They both rock my socks. report Recommended by Heero-San

The characters and morals are near identical. Both use a power to take over the world and the people in it. Both main characters names begin with "L". Both fight for the weak, the good and "justice" which for both is an argueable concept in both worlds. The only difference is that Mechs are much more prevalentin Code Geass then in the Death Note universe. report Recommended by PANDEMlC

Both anime are based around geniuses that obtain the power to change the world, and do so. It's very entertaining to watch how the plot plays out as their enemies of equal intelligence battle it out in a battle of tactical and strategical thinking. Both are great anime, and are my top two favorite anime. report Recommended by Raiden-kun

Its quite obvius why are those two similar. They both have strategic games between a studant with big ideals. report Recommended by alchemistnarutoZ

he regards himself as a monster while Light regards himself as above morality. Light "Kira" Yagami and Lelouch "Zero" Lamperouge are very similar characters. Both of them have genius intellects, a supernatural ability with very specific limitations, and a desire to change the world under a false name. In terms of differences, Code Geass is more fast-paced, and since it is set in a world with giant robots, there are plenty of large-scale action scenes - Lelouch's strategic genius is always pivotal here. It does, however, has fewer mindgames than Death Note - there is no L figure, though there is an "Athrun Zala figure". Lelouch is less fully evil than Light, with more clear motivations for his acts. Interestingly, read more report Recommended by Prime32

The main characters are very similar, both are really smart guys, they hide his real identity, both have an extraordinary and supernatural power given by a powerful entity, and have a really ambitious goal. report Recommended by LaOveja

Lelouch is like a more just and less egotistical Kira from Death Note. C.C. is his Ryuk. It's a great series and, unlike Death Note, the ending is satisfying. report Recommended by aceface

In death note, you have light yagami; an excellant star student who is bored out of his mind. he finds a notebook that kills people when you write their name in it, with it he trys to rid the world of all evil. In code geass:lelouch of the rebellion, you have lelouch lamperouge;an intelligent student, who wants to make a world where his little sister, nanally can find happiness. He recieves a power from a girl named C.C, a power called geass; he uses this power to destory his fathers, the emperor of the holy brittanian empire. report Recommended by Hunny-Sempai

Death Note's main character has a similar power to the Code Geass main character. Both of the main character's enemies have a different sense of justice, (Suzaku and L). And...both of the main characters do alot of planning, thinking and have a great strategic mind. report Recommended by faggotkun123

Both feature anti-hero main characters who are brilliant strategists. However, Code Geass is more action-oriented, whereas Death Note is more cerebral. report Recommended by EurydiceQ

It has many of the same themes as Death Note, and Light's method of creating the new world is, while much more drastic, similar to Lelouch's morals-- to get what you want, you have to bloody your hands a little. report Recommended by beyoursky

so I won't go into it, but even most of the major events that happen to the characters are the same. The important thing is that Light wants nothing but justice even at the cost of freedom, and Lelouch is vice versa. Both series have a villain/anti-hero protagonist with a supernatural power to control people in some limited way, and a hero/anti-villain antagonist. The protagonists are friends with the antagonists, and the antagonists' goal is to uncover the faceless, nameless alter-ego of the protagonist. The protagonists are also pitted against their families. Both shows make frequent use of miniature climaxes to go with short and simple story arcs. To begin with, Light and Lelouch are the same character with two exceptions: Light is athletic but Lelouch is not, and they have polar ideologies. The comparison is endless between the two and includes several spoilers, read more report Recommended by Tnvlsrule

The two anime resemble each other with the main character obtains an abnormal power that could help him to change the world. In both anime, the main characters use this power to achieve good intention, but in Code Geass, the goal is for other's goods while in in Death Note, the goal is for the main charater's own good. So, you can experience a different view of using power in Death Note, and you can still feel the intense of the plot which is created from the battle between people with amazing deduction and persuasive arguments. report Recommended by ef

If you liked see Yagami Light trying to be the new World God. You will love to see Lelouch Lamprouge trying to conquer the World report Recommended by Aizen_Zero

While Light can kill people by writing names on the death note, Lelouch can control the mind of anyone with only visual contact.Both has as protagonists the "villain" of the story. report Recommended by Worang

Lelouch from Code Geass and Yagami Light from Death Note are similar characters. They both obtain a certain power and they both attempt to reshape the world with it to make it as they believe it should be. report Recommended by shinigamidono

In both of the series, there's is one main character who's very smart and tries to change the wordl in it's own way. something what Death Note doesn't have, is that Code Geass is more about the main characters private life as well, and Death Note isn't. But if you don't like transformer like robots, than this might not be as good as Death Note, but still, try it. report Recommended by Bluthut

Although the enviroment and setting of both are quite different the stories are a bit the same. Both main characters recieve a power and use this to change the world. They both are really cool, but I myself prefer Death Note. report Recommended by BorisSoad

Both have anti- heroes. Have a smart person trying to change the world. If you liked one, you will probably like the other report Recommended by Meh_93

Character wise there extremely simmilar, Lelouch and light the egotistical protaganists of the series along with Schniezel and L the masterminds trying to thwart their plans. Both are simmilar plotwise with both Lelouch and Light wanting the world to bow before them, with a justfull cause in mind but questionable methods of achieving this ideal world. anyways if you liked Deathnote go out there and watch Geass. report Recommended by Lukai

The plot of the stories are completely different but the simularties between the characters Yagami Light and Lamperouge Lelouch are uncanny as they are ordinary students untill they come into contact with a supernatural power that they use to change the world in the name of justic they are both incredibly intelligent and both hide there identities behind the masks of Zero and Kira. There rivals prove to be a difficult match but have or gain a close relationship with their enemies. report Recommended by Mastahelix

Both Lelouch and Light want to change the world, and obtain a power that allows them to do this: with Lelouch the geass, and Light the Death Note. Lelouch and Light are both insanely smart, as well as manipulative. report Recommended by bprrie

Both Series are about "Good" superheroes who try to make world a better place,though they have diffirent attitudes toward it. both Lelouch and Light have some inhuman mystical power and are masterminds,who try to change the whole world. both are a must see for any fan of anime. report Recommended by Katzen

Both feature a protagonist who gets some supernatural power and uses it to take a strong stance against society, bending the rules to suit themselves and letting nothing get in their way. report Recommended by suicideducky

Both Main Characters are very strategic and smart. Although the stories are very different ,there is a great deal of similarities such as powers which aid them to their goals. report Recommended by elsalvatrucho64

The main character, who wants to implement his vision of the world, systematically striving for success and finally ... You must see it report Recommended by Hirokun

Similar plot with tons of twists and great character development. Awesome strategy and crazy smart people. Also super powers involved; notebook in Death Note and Geass power in Code Geass. report Recommended by ss4gojetanks

of the power the character has. So, basically, Code Geass is Death Note, but with mechas (Knightmares). Both are like a chess game. Light and Lelouch have a magical power (Light - Death Note, Lelouch - Geass) and they both want to change the world; Light freeing the world of criminals, Lelouch wanting Area 11 to become Japan again. They both take on aliases to cover themselves (Lelouch - Zero, Light - Kira, but Light just accepts the alias). The two protagonists act more like an antagonist. Suzaku, Lelouch's rival, is more of a protagonist, and same goes for Lawliet, Light's rival. After Light and Lelouch gets the power, the people who gave him the power follows. There are also other users read more report Recommended by MisaTange

Both series has a similar way trying to solve the problem that they have or what they want to do. They both have an artistic power they use and manipulate people. report Recommended by lisa_sakakino

They both have main characters that are very similar: both are intelligent, cunning, a little bit twisted, and basically antihero. Both the main characters have acquired an exclusive power that they can use to fulfill their ideals, and they would use any means to do so. report Recommended by MiraelWhite

Both involve highly intelligent students who receive powers from supernatural figures in which they use to change the world. Both of these students possess an infamous alter ego to captivate the world with. report Recommended by Ayjun

Cute, intelligent guys trying to change the world. Both are dark series though but with very good story lines! report Recommended by umami_bomb

Code Geass is like a hybrid of Death Note and Gundam if you ask me. Lot's of mech action and a character who enjoys playing god with his newfound abilities. Death Note and Code Geass both have main characters who possess a god complex. They also have the power to change the world, and they both intend to use it to justify that end. If you enjoyed Death Note, then it's quite possible you'd like Code Geass as well. Unless you're the type who's not into mechs, I don't really see any other deterrent for you to watch this. report Recommended by AtomicNerd

Both anime are similar because both main characters plan to change the world and by doing this, they later turn into bad guys and not the good guys. They both have something that orders somemone to do a certain thing. report Recommended by ShiroYuki1

Both have characters that are mad at the world in some way and wish to change it. They also both get a god-like power from a mysterious character as well as...well you wouldn't want me to spoil it for you now would you? report Recommended by EnforcerAJ

Both series have the genius guy trying to make thing his way, both are very intelligent and intresting. The main character in both anime have a very particular/supernatural power. report Recommended by Shibuya-nii

Both feature a protagonist that acquires a special power at the beginning and they both gain craving for more power. report Recommended by Alonaviv

Both series involve intelligent characters given the ability to hand out what they consider "justice". report Recommended by viridiaelnex

They're both very similar in that the main characters are both very intelligent, and both do what they believe is just, even though the rest of the world begs to differ. The only major difference is that Code Geass has giant robots involved named Knightmares, as where Death Note does not. report Recommended by AllHailSephiroth

A very inteligent plot that will keep you waching and wanting for more. report Recommended by caiophox

As many will tell you; the main character of either series may as well be the same person. Watch as a single teenage boy, unexpectedly gifted with a great power draws in followers and leads them in the name of justice; only to fulfill his own agenda. Changing the world is easy when you control life and death. report Recommended by dvice

B'cause it's about strategy..... and the main character wants to make a new world with their mystical power...... report Recommended by ShingetsutanAW

Death note and Code Geass both focus on the main protagonist being drove by idealistic ideas of the "perfect" world. Light Yagami and Lelouch Lamperouge also share similiar personality traits, however Lelouch's sense of justice is more justified then Light's. report Recommended by AnimeFan71194

Light = Lelouch; they both are geniuses and they want to change the world, regardless of the methods. Both full of drama and suspense, both are dark. report Recommended by Dixy

In both Code Geass and Death Note, an incredibly intelligent teenage boy seeks to change the world with a secret, hidden, absolute power that very few know about. They differ in that Code Geass is much funnier while Death Note is much more serious, and that Lelouch uses his power for good, while Light is generally more selfish, especially towards the end. If you like Death Note, you'll DEFINITELY like Code Geass, but the same is not necessarily true in reverse. I personally prefer Code Geass by a lot, but both are awesome. I watched both series in dubs. report Recommended by Icy_Auron

They both focus, in some way or another, in "justice". The desire to create a better world is one of the forces which make the two protagonists move forward, using any necessary means to accomplish their goals, both aided by some kind of mysterious supernatural power. report Recommended by nuts4everafter

a group to help them conquer the world. That secret identity is focused on more in dn than in cg. In dn the other charcters besides the primary protagonist and antagonist play a very small role and so often remain undeveloped and one dimentional. Lelouche is also by far a more human, sympathetic and complex character who often shows emotions such as love, guilt and compassion. Both have main chacters who use changing the world to make it just as an excuse to kill millions for their own petty reasons: for Light it's to relieve boredom and for Lelouche it's for revenge. They both also start off with only their wits and a godlike power along with a mysterious helper who gave them that power for some price. That godlike power also drives both of them a little insane. They both also would put their plans at risk only for the sake of saving thier little sister. Later they also both gain a secret identity so they can lead read more report Recommended by DrHouse

Main characters have a similar demeanor and there is the same theme of what is justice? The conflict between Lelouch and Suzaku is very similar to the conflict between Light and L. report Recommended by Karudima

Death note is often praised for it's superb intellect and twisting plot, this is definitely also the case in code Geass. As for the main characters, both of them aren't your everyday hero. You'll know what i mean after you've watched them both. In short Code Geass has everything what Death note has except for these aspects: the atmosphere in code Geass is less dark than in Death note, Code Geass includes quite a bit of mecha action, the ending in CD is, in my personal opinion, better than DN's ending. report Recommended by TheAceOfPortgaz

they are bothe psychological genre. The main characters in both anime are stargetic and anticipated the enemy they are against moves. Both anime are intese and once you get into it you will be sitting on the edge of your seat report Recommended by silver2k9

smart man (with name start in L :P) that use a unique power given to him to "solve" morally ambiguous "problem" report Recommended by DarkMaster22

A highly intelligent, politically minded teenage boy (with a superiority complex) who feels a strong sence of injustice in the world is granted the 'power' to make a difference - it's up to the viewer to decide whether or not he's a hero or villian. Both have a government theme. Both feature cutesie, not to street-wise, female leads with complex backgrounds. Both anime's are pretty much a fantasy set up - mecha's and death gods are unlikey to come into our lives. ;) report Recommended by Queen_Stars

Despite what a lot of people seem to be saying on here, Lelouch and Light and completely different characters. It's pretty easy to see that if you've watched both animes. However, that being said, Code Geass reminded me of Death Note a lot within the first couple of episodes. Both series pose major questions of morality on good verses evil, whether or not the means justify the end, etc. While not as serious, Code Geass does manage to have an extremely serious ending though it didn't compare to the ending of Death Note. report Recommended by AlchemyOfHate

Basically the same protagonist cept the one in code geass is quite a lot less of a creep it has more explosions too x) report Recommended by unellmay

As they both are about a boy (roughly the same age) who wishes to changed the world with a special power they obtained from somebody else. They manipulate countless people to form the world that they wish and both shows are very interesting. report Recommended by ZaikuZERO

If you liked Death Note, you will love Code Geass. I really enjoyed Death Note, but was completely blown away by Code Geass. Both main characters gain the power to change the world, both are driven by their own goals and ideals, and both start a journey filled with twists and turns and the characters' own views of what justice truly is. report Recommended by FishPhoenix

The same way to think they are on the top of the world and rebelion against the wrong system that they live in, mental wars and brain utility to win and not just physical strength. report Recommended by snoopak47

Similar mastermind protagonists (each with a special ability which can change the world), schemes and plots are set up and the ending is almost identical. Though while Deathnote has the fantasy/fairytale touch to it, Code Geass is based on giant robots and capital wars. report Recommended by k0k0

Both anime are very strategic anime and has the most unexpected plot turns I have ever seen. You never know what is going to happen next. There are many differences, like Code Geass has mecha that Death Note doesn't have, but if you liked one of these you will definitely like the other. In both anime you are unsure if you should side with the main character or not. Both main charachters in both anime try to make the world a better place, but are their methods correct? report Recommended by GDManga

Alrighty, now I know the MAL public is probably sick and tired of reading the same recommendation over 200 times, but one more can't hurt, right? Well, let's take a look at the similarities: -The main characters are attempting to defeat a certain power without revealing their identity. -Chess is mentioned often. -Both main characters have a special power that helps them conceal their identity. -Both main characters have -supposedly- high IQ's. -Yaoi jokes are commonly made about both animes. report Recommended by KitchenAppliance

Main characters are totally the same: confident, clever and arrogant; both have supernatural power, fight for some sort of Justice and hide their true identity. And both have to cooperate with a girl they don't want to. The series are very similar too, a little like a chess game, although CG is less serious. report Recommended by Karin21

An "anti hero" works for the supposed good of the innocent and weak, but using unjust means to bring down evil. report Recommended by princepupu

Good-looking, intelligent anti-hero with a god-complex and aided by a beautiful ally. Both are blessed with a power to control people, they both have this mission to cleanse the world from the clutches of evil even if they have to betray their love ones. report Recommended by keyzc

Like in Death note, there is a idden criminal that is a genius and on the same time they are the main character. You will see that in both, you see very skilfull plans. I think you will like report Recommended by Althus

important key difference is that while Light is a more overall emotional character, he has almost no emotional attachment whatsoever to any other human.(His father was minimal and ultimately just a pawn in his game) Lelouch, is just as manipulative as Light, but does show a bit more of a charasmatic nature and his unconditional love towards his sister in the beginning of the show illustrates that perfectly. Another bonus of Code Geass is that it's ending and second season is MUCH better and well done then Death Note's. Overall, If you like Death Note, then you are almost SURE to enjoy Code Geass. Geass has a bit more humor and action, may not be AS psychological, but it's pretty damn close. The main reason why Code Geass and Death Note are compared so often is Light's uncanny resemblance to Geass's Lelouch. Both gain an ability by accident(or by fate if you want to call it that) that can change the world. Both are very intelligent, witted, manipulative, and have a twisted sense of justice that they attempt to justify. The main difference is that Code Geass has mechs and is a bit more colorful while in Death Note, Light is a bit more clever and emotional.(The cleverness factor is up for debate, as many people will argue that Lelouch is more clever than Light) Another read more report Recommended by YouAreOuttaMy5

Both are psychological animes, both have protagonists that have goals that they try and get to through means some dislike, you either love or you hate both protagonists, and both have their own harem moments. report Recommended by dear_near_scary

They're both about a guy that seems evil that is trying to repair the world in thought-out, strategic steps. report Recommended by sakurakiss5

Both with the protagonist obtaining a power that can kill or manipulate people. They both attempt to achieve "world peace" while they hide their identities from their friends, family, and the world. report Recommended by HiLoPicoLo

Code geusshas a very similar idea to Deathnote, both great show have similar use of Psychology to portray there intentions. Both incorperate a secretive ability they use to create change, both got theres abilities from a person thats immortalish, both abilities have strings attached. Same things happen to the main character at the end of the series. Both eppin shows (must see's in my opinion) GOGOGO! report Recommended by Stormheart

Two shows about teen geniuses attempting to alter the world, for the better of course, even if that requires swimming across a river of blood. Both end beautifully, and even after seeing them both several times, they bring a joyful tear to my eye with the elegant finallies. report Recommended by Paragon_of_Sloth

They both have intelligent main characters which obtain some sort of strange power from abnormal people or creatures. They also have enemies who tries to take them down and the main character both have a secret identity like death note : light=kira Code geasse: lelouch=Zero report Recommended by xX0Miki0Xx

Both the main characters play the role of the "evil" and they conceal their identities using a pseudonym. report Recommended by PurifyingArrow

There both students who are tired of the world they live in and they get a special power with whom they use to change the world. They both get known with a certain alias across the globe making them famous and their real identity is unknown. This anime is SO similar.. seriously if you liked death note and vice versa. WATCH BOTH. report Recommended by Charette

Lelouch (Code Geass ) and Light (Death Note) both want to change the world with their special powers. The animes have the same kind of ''chess games'' going on. report Recommended by Aurao

Both Death Note and Code Geass are very morally ambiguous, and focus on a main character that obtains a supernatural ability and, with that ability, deliberately demonizes himself in order to remake the world into a better place. Both anime are heavily reliant on the strategic interactions between the protagonist and antagonists to provide tension and rising action; both anime are more intellectual than action-oriented. Both anime also have fairly high production values, and though that's not necessarily the point, it is a nice plus. report Recommended by Solipsism

In both main characters are gaining super power. They're trying to make world a better place at all cost. Light is very similiar to Lelouche. Both are sharp, logically thinking students, and they have aspiration to be God, instead of being students. report Recommended by Kurczaq

[Similarities] 1) The main character are protagonists bent on changing the world. 2) Both are assoicated perhaps with a bit of politics or businesses. 3) There are limitations and rules of the two tools used in both this anime (deathnote and Geass) 4) The personality and the intentions of the two main characters, Lelouch and Light, are similar. 5) Rating wise, the Code Geass story plot, enjoyment, and suspense equals that of Death note 6) The characters had possession over supernatural devices. report Recommended by lavendarjane

It's another psychological thriller where a young man with high ideals gains power to change the world, both just great anime. report Recommended by ShadyElvis

Another good anime(not the manga) it is pretty much death note with mecha which sounds very weird but it works. report Recommended by tehbohemian

Genius guys trying to create a ideal world with some unworldly help~!!! report Recommended by momo1818

has high school comedy, DN has a darker tone though both are pretty dark -DN: abuse of power= bad. CG: powerlessness = bad. Both are awesome!! -Similar protagonist: Lelouch is smart, deceptive, and cunning like Light. He also seeks to make the world a better place through questionable means. Lelouch, however, is much more human than the cold emotionless "Kira,"and has his weaknesses, making him a much more relate-able character. -Characters in general better than in DN: for me, only L and his successors really stood out (well, Light did too, but I didn't like him -.-) -Story won't let you go! Awesome plot twists/cliffhangers at end of many episodes that leave you wanting more Underlying story, however, is very different. -CG: More focus on action/strategy. Didn't see any mecha in death note -CG read more report Recommended by xephemeroptera

Both anime are quite awesome. There is a guy who is very intelligent and thinks carefully about every move which he makes to achieve something. There are supernatural powers and both anime include death. report Recommended by Atzaaa

The main characters on both series have the same impact and the impression of being evil, also world domination is another common point. Also there are supernatural factors and cute supporting characters.. report Recommended by Nepheloh

Both Code Geass and Death Note features main characters who want to create a "more perfect" world by using their abnormal powers and amazing intellect. Also, the main characters from these series have an "arch rival" who thinks their way of accomplishing his goals is injust. report Recommended by Daitomodachi

Both pyschological, mindfuckery with ideology being twisted and the ultimate question if the end justifies the means report Recommended by buttybutt

In both anime the main character has a very strong sense of justice and wants to put a stop to the evil in the world. Both are also extremely smart and intelligent when it comes to fulfilling their goals. They both obtain a supernatural power given to them by equally supernatural people. Lots of drama, strategics, action, and good looking characters (especially CG) make these anime a definite on my must watch list. report Recommended by adayday24

Both have an intelligent Protagonist that must conquer the world. Both story's have a-lot of hidden tricks and surprises and they both seem to keep you at the edge of your seat. report Recommended by Sephiroths_M

Both Death Note and Code Geass is about a teenager who wants to change the current world with the help of a mystical power they posses and learn how to controll as the series continues! report Recommended by Rix922

Both deal with an anti hero who wants to rule the world. They both have extra abilities that puts them over their rivals. And they're insane. Enjoy report Recommended by thegooseman

Both anime shows a intellectual person with supernatural power, who wants to create a world based on his own sense of justice. report Recommended by afflatus

Both shows feature situations that are compared to a chess match. In both shows the main character is one of the most intelligent students in the world and receives a power that may change the world from an immortal being, they get followers to help them reaching their goals of changing the world. Both shows have similar stories from beginning to the end. report Recommended by RyuujinRagnar

These two series have similar protagonist: Both Light and Lelouch are extremely gifted students, and both receive a mysterious power from a benefactor who always stays nearby. However, Code Geass's Lelouch's problem is that in the year 2017 the Holy Britainnian Empire invaded Japan, and Lelouch aims to remove them from power in order to create a better world for his younger sister, Nunnally. Great cast. In my mind, Code Geass= Death Note and Gundam put in a blender. A great series for fans of both! report Recommended by airichan623

I think death note and code geass are alike because they both surround a young male lead who has great logic skills. Both lelouch and light want to change the world for the better. Both also attain a power that can help them in doing so;lelouch the power of geass and light,the death note. report Recommended by shenn33

A genius teenage boy acquires a special power that he uses to try and change the world. This part is incredibly similar, but the rest is fairly different. If you want another show with the same premise, by all means, watch the other one. The actual feel for the shows is quite different, however. Death Note feels much more mature and darker than Code Geass, and Code Geass puts more of an emphasis on fanservice and the harem aspect. I personally think Death Note is a lot better, but it just depends which kind of show is more for you. report Recommended by supersloth

Code Geass and Death Note are both shows of cunning brilliance to be able to out-think your enemy. In both shows the main characters have to stay a step ahead of the enemy to keep from being exposed. report Recommended by Yachiru05

Watching one you just have to think about how much these are similar. Both are about mastermind boys with superpowers trying to make the world better or how they think it would be better. report Recommended by paalis

By the way of strategy to overcome your opponents. report Recommended by Relightdeleif

Both main characters share the goal of wanting to change the world. Both shows have suspense, action, and violence. report Recommended by Jackson_H

The plot for both anime are similar- Both want to create a new and better world but are unable to until they encounter someone(CG)/find a book(death note) and receive the an unbelievable power, one to control anyone(CG) and one to kill anyone(death note). Despite the similarities in these animes i found code geass to be more enjoyable. Code geass has a somewhat complex plot and is somewhat hard to understand and is only enjoyable if you actually understand what's happening but if you can understand. Also watch the second season of Code geass- way better than the first season MUST WATCH!!!!!! report Recommended by bob22

Very close type of mind game(even though death note is better in it) where main character have a super-natural power with some restriction. report Recommended by arefinzz

Both feature extremely resourceful protagonists who hope to make the world a better place, and who have the cunning to do it. Both feature the use of strategy as a central plot element. The difference is that Code Geass doesn't go downhill. report Recommended by Seabury

Light is a smart kid, ridding the world of 'evil' as he increasingly gains power. Power that was handed to him by a 'supernatural force'. Lelouch is doing he same thing, but for different reasons. A lot of suspense and strategy on both parts. It keeps you thinking. report Recommended by yamaMogi

Both series have main characters with genius like intelligence both series are about making the ideal world - code geass is making the ideal world by rebelling against britania and death note is making the ideal world by killing all bad people in the world. report Recommended by mereth

Main characters are very similar, same basic story, both very dark, and both have a never ending fight for justice report Recommended by vegeta18

If you love death note, you will love code geass - hangyaku no lelouch AND code geass hangyaku no lelouch R2 which is the sequel. Both of the series uses logic, and understanding. IT is both about using brains to take over something or some place. Plus there is a HUGE amount of suspense as yo uwill find yourself glued to your computer screen trying to find out what happens next. but, code geass isn't as dark and mysterious as death note, so WATCH IT report Recommended by botanymajor95

Both anime include a deep psychological plot where the protagonist tries to establish his goal in order to change the world. Also, both protagonists have similar character traits in the sense that they maintain a alter ago known to the world while they hide their true personal identities as students, and that they both will do practically anything to achieve their goal even if it means to kill the enemy with their unknown supernatural power. report Recommended by Aluvis

Both series follow a strong-minded protaganist who has their own sense of justice and wants to create a better world. They both attempt to achieve this through supernatural means that they have been gifted with. The main difference between the two is that Code Geass is a mecha anime, whereas Death Note isn't. report Recommended by risemboolranger

These 2 series are a lot alike. Lelouch and Light both find an amazing power, have kinda the same goal, they are both geniuses. The main difference is that while Death Note refers to the current world, Code Geass takes place in the future. In my opinion, Code Geass is actually even more amazing as Death Note!!! report Recommended by CyberBounty

to their allies. A central and interesting theme in both of these shows is the struggle between an equal but opposite force which is manifested by a close friend/ally/rival. The bond between the two forces is perhaps the greatest factor that propels both plots forward, literally and emotionally. Both series, while being fast-paced to the point of addictiveness, deal with complex psychological and philosophical issues: specifically, should one person have the power (or use the power) to change the world for the better, especially at the expense of others lives and freedom. Since both of the characters of megalomaniacs, it complicates the morality questions even further and makes for very compelling plots and character development. People who enjoyed Death Note should absolutely, without-a-doubt watch Code Geass and vice versa. They are similar both in plot, character development, tone, and even philosophical merit; and anyone who thoroughly enjoyed one should love the other. Both deal with protagonists who are essentially megalomaniacs, obtaining otherworldly powers from a supernatural being, which they then use to change the world to their liking. Both are considered to be highly intelligent and excellent liars, employing these tools to defeat enemies who believe their rules and goals to be immoral or against the status quo. Both characters employ aliases which become known worldwide, rarely revealing themselves even read more report Recommended by littlelost

Both protagonists are seeking to rid the world of evil, though being slightly evil themselves. Through contracts of sort, both obtain supernatural powers (Lelouch = eye, Light = notebook). Through their overpowering intelligence, both are able to plan out very successful tactics to achieve their goals. The protagonists have to lead a double life as a student, and have to high their identities from their friends, family, etc. report Recommended by coolwolf

Both of the leading characters want to do good things, but are a bit evil. Both want to change the world and make it good, and they get special powers to achieve that goal. Both are a bit comedic sometimes but have a very mature and serious story. There's a good message in both too. I really recommend to watch them! report Recommended by annemarie95

Both series feature a man trying to change the world with only his intelligence and one special ability. They both also have the same... theatrical sense. report Recommended by Purinsesu_Usagi

These are very similar as others have noted in particular the lead character, the strategic thinking, trying to outwit the opponent and so on. In terms of differences (since there are so many similarities), death note is closer to the "detective" genre whereas Code Geass is science-fiction. report Recommended by cappelle

Both teenagers who are "superior" to their peers, who get a power in which they both try to make a huge change to the world. The only difference is Light yagami from death note is morally wrong while lelouch from code geass is doing it for the morally right reasons report Recommended by hachi_1992

The first half of death note plotwise is almost identical. Only difference is that code geass maintains this great plot, whereas death note fades report Recommended by Aeropolis

Both are extremely clever and intriguing. Both main characters are geniuses and attempt to fight evil (the rest of the world). report Recommended by bazza

Both character in the anime are smart as they think a lot. People around them assume they are good, but really they are evil killing people that get in their way. report Recommended by Meira

In both animes, the story is about a protagonist who is fighting for what the believe in which renders on most part more towards the darker side (more villainous side than most protagonist). In Code Geass, Lelouch is very similar to Light were they side on the dark side but because of the unique stories it binds us to actually support these villainous roles as it is almost a form of justice. Also some psychological/mind games are involved in both animes. Definitely a must watch anime if you loved Death Note. report Recommended by Invensible1

They have similar lead characters (Light Yagami, L and Lelouch) who are intelligent. They both involve mindgames between adversaries. They are both excellently well-scripted anime with a mind-boggling element of slow revelation of plot. report Recommended by tk_a

Code Geass is essentially Death Note. Replace Light with Lelouch, The Death Note with Geass, Ryuk with C.C. and add more action scenes in fighting Robots. However, one thing differs and that is how both characters react to each their powers. While Light immediately believes in achieving a god complex with his power, Lelouch uses his power for good until the power corrupts him and the people around him. In my opinion, Lelouch becomes a more interesting character this way and more likable than Light, and I trust me I do like Light. report Recommended by Jetman2021

The main characters are very similar with strategic thinking and have both a longing for changing the world mostly to what they think is right. The main difference between them is that one is a genius psychopath who is generaly evil but the other one is evil for the greater good. report Recommended by Sakaxxx

Ryuk). Kallen = Misa - Both were love with main protagonist and serve for main protagonist. Unfortunately, both anime were banned in China due to offensively, inappropriate, and possibly strong mature rating. Death Note and Code Geass were have similarities due to darker, older teen audiences, supernatural power, and fighting for justice. Here is the example for characters. Lelouch (Zero) = Light (Kira) - Both were main protagonists, using alter ego and persona, using supernatural weapon (Notebook for Kira and Geass power for Zero), going for justice, they are anti-heroes, and also has younger sister. Suzaku = L - Both were antagonists, support for main protagonist, and well as 2nd main protagonist. C.C. = Ryuk - Both were working for main protagonist, they're using a power and spell, and they love their favorite food (Pizza for C.C. and Apple for read more report Recommended by MasterChiefSnake

Both protagonists experience a twist in their personalities after a chance encounter. Although the concept of technology and shinigamis are different, both anime also have to do with the power of the eyes. Both anime have a sinister mood, and both are epic. report Recommended by ItsDangerFoo

Death Note and Code Geass are must see for all those people who just started watching anime because both of them are just masterpieces. These animes are not about fighting each other with fists, its about thinking about a way to win, using others to achieve your victory. report Recommended by izZzi

They have similiar protagonists, who both are intelligent and trying to make the world better place by using strong methods. report Recommended by lortto_irl

Both of there stories have a main character that is young but extremely intellegent. At first Light wants to rid the world of bad people, but becomes a psycho-maniac. As with Lelouch he only wants to gives his diabled younger sister a fair chance in life, but soon realizes he isn't the only one with a good reason to fight The Empire of Britannia, but still he has his crazy moments too. report Recommended by kayori1928

Code Geass and Death Note are both about a high school student who is out to change the world for the better by using a mysterious power. However, Code Geass is more about politics and discrimination, while Death Note which is about crime. They are both excellent shows. report Recommended by Ninja_Hamster

su lado humano y podemos conocer sus sentimientos más profundos. En ambas historias nos presentan protagonistas estudiantes de diecisiete años con una inteligencia y una habilidad para pensar envidiables. De parte de un ser misterioso reciben un extraño poder anormal, con el cual, usando maniobras friamente calculadas, planean cambiar al mundo como se lo conoce actualmente, ocultándole a todos quienes son en verdad utilizando un pseudónimo y desafiando a la ley si es necesario. Durante el desarrollo de las tramas se conoce a otros personajes con este poder, y estos pueden ser tanto compañeros como enemigos. Y a pesar de que ambos protagonistas demuestran ser personas frias y decididas, llega el momento en que muestran read more report Recommended by LawtaroSeyren

They both have guys who think they are doing the right thing but really they're hurting the people around them. Also Code Geass is a little bit hard to I dont know, umm understand at the start. If you liked one you'll like the other :) report Recommended by BlakeThaCake

They both have an antagonist,or whoever believes he's doing the wrong thing, as the main character thinking of ways to rule the world and get the want. The only difference is that code geass is based on more futuristic things like robotic machines and such compared to just a notebook. report Recommended by Yetenekli

Both shows feature young men and their ambitions to change their corrupt worlds through morally questionable means bestowed upon them by the supernatural. report Recommended by Willhelm53

Well both have facts about life which are true. The main characters in both are doing something that they feel is right, but not everyone thinks that way. Both Lelouch and Light has a girl following them. report Recommended by Sky-Guitar

handful of people knowing and use a God-like name to be known as, Kira being Light and Zero being Lelouch. These two animes are similar because of the main characters who share the same villianous qualities. They both seem to want to create a better world with their new powers that they required, the Death Note from Ryuk and the Geass from C.C. Light and Lelouch's names both start with a L :P and they seem to be very intelligent, planning every attack by using their pawns precisely. Both of them have their own followers and share a tight bond with at least one of them, Light and Misa and Lelouch and Kallen. Also they both appear to have their identity a secret with only a read more report Recommended by Reusing

They both tell the stories characters trying to reach a similar goal. Both of these characters (Lelouch and Raito) have a special power and many obstacles in their way. Both are extremely entertaining masterpieces. report Recommended by h3

Geass is a mecha anime with more humor, a brighter color scheme, and (very little) eechi. Death Note is a detective show with a subdued color scheme and very little comedy. Another notable difference is that Light is a idealist and Lelouch is a realist; and on the other side we have L as a realist and Suzaku as an idealist. They're both thought-provoking shows that have you on the line between supporting the main character and supporting the people trying to take them down. If you liked Death Note I think you would enjoy Code Geass, and vice versa. The main character, Lelouch, is like Light from Death Note, but better (AKA he's not an asshole). Both protagonists are antiheros, both gain a unique power, and both are clever, popular, manipulative schoolboys.The whole series shares some themes with Death Note; 'what is justice?', 'what means are morally acceptable in a fight for the common good?', 'If you had a power to change the world, how far would you go?'. The main difference would have to be that Lelouch actually has feelings for his friends and loved ones, whereas Light is willing to sacrifice anyone and everyone at the drop of the hat. In addition, Code read more report Recommended by sailorfallon

Both anime are rather similar-the difference is that Light wants to save the world because he thinks it's rotting, while Lelouch wants to save the world for his little sister. And if Kira=Zero, and and Sayu=Nunnaly, then it all evens out! report Recommended by SakuraxStars

The plot is the same the main characters are both evil but the see as justice the both get powers in death note the guy get's a DEATH NOTE in Code Geass the guy get's a eye technique with both powers they kill the enemies and other people that is their justice. report Recommended by iKenn

It concerns justice somehow. Also there's a protagonist that does different actions that differ to each person. Lelouch is Zero and Light is Kira, but know one knows their true identity except a few. report Recommended by orangekid92

Oddly enough, my discovery of Code Geass began with a magazine article comparing the two protagonists of Death Note and CG. The premise of these masterful series is completely unrelated, but the magazine devoted two pages that covered the similarities between the two main characters (Lelouch and Light), pointing out their overzealous behaviour, wicked intelligence, and anti-hero themes. Top tier anime at its finest. Brilliant plots, well written characters, and critical acclaim are what you'll find in both anime. Hell, the desire to bring viewers to both shows inspired me to make my first recommendation! Enjoy. report Recommended by riots

believe that you will not like it because i cant watch anything with meccha in it but code geass is still my favourite anime, Code geass and death note are increadibly similar.The star of the show is an anti-hero meaning his goals are good but his methods are harsh and crude altough i think that lellouch wasnt that much evil because he was doing evrything for his little sister and his way of always protecting the weak and you cant change the world with out alot of deaths as many people know.In death note however the main character tries to become god simply because he is twisted thats the difference between character and plot also dont let the fact that there is meccha in code geass lead you to read more report Recommended by mruknown6

their allies. A central and interesting theme in both of these shows is the struggle between an equal but opposite force which is manifested by a close friend/ally/rival. The bond between the two forces is perhaps the greatest factor that propels both plots forward, literally and emotionally. Both series, while being fast-paced to the point of addictiveness, deal with complex psychological and philosophical issues: specifically, should one person have the power (or use the power) to change the world for the better, especially at the expense of others lives and freedom. Since both of the characters of megalomaniacs, it complicates the morality questions even further and makes for very compelling plots and character development. People who enjoyed Death Note should absolutely, without-a-doubt watch Code Geass and vice versa. They are similar both in plot, character development, tone, and even philosophical merit; and anyone who thoroughly enjoyed one should love the other. Both deal with protagonists who are essentially megalomaniacs, obtaining otherworldly powers from a supernatural being, which they then use to change the world to their liking. Both are considered to be highly intelligent and excellent liars, employing these tools to defeat enemies who believe their rules and goals to be immoral or against the status quo. Both characters employ aliases which become known worldwide, rarely revealing themselves even to read more report Recommended by playmakerjiz

Its fast-pace intense story about a high school boy who gets a power, and is determined to change the world. report Recommended by HyoriKatsu

Both of the main character start with being a normal high school student but later on got the power to change the world as they want it. They are rebelling against something, in code geass it's against Britain. And in Death Note the police and the law. Both got a evil laugh and i bet that you will really like both show. report Recommended by Kumanemuidesu

The two main male characters think their act is justice, while they both have a rival to compete against their opinions. Also there are other similar characters. report Recommended by Stellio

Both series are suspensful and have a main character that is trying to obtain ultimate power to control the world or people in some way or form. In Death Note, it was through the power of the Shinigami. In Code Geass, it was through the power of Geass granted by C.C. Although one takes place in everyday life and another is supposed to be set in the future, both have a similar concept and structure. report Recommended by SakuraHeart

The main characters on both Death Note and Code Geass are extremely smart and it seems as though they are playing a big game of chess. On Code Geass the main character is pined up against everyone else except for the people he can manipulates just like in Death Note but in Code Geass he has a SUPER POWER that helps him with some of his manipulation. report Recommended by hambabam

main characters have to avoid/defeat the opposition by thinking very tactically, in which both are very skilled. But the main reason they are so similar is in critical situations, the ambience, the reactions, the story, it makes you shiver in anxiousness. I experienced this feeling first whilst watching Death Note. It actually scared me a bit, but it was just so awesome, it cannot be described by words, well at least I can't describe it ;p. When I started watching Code Geass, the exact same feeling rose up again, and it told me: "This anime is going to BLOW YOUR MIND". I have not finished Code Geass yet at this moment, but I'll say this: If you watch these two, you'll be statisfied with anime for at least a month. Have fun an thanks for reading this! ^^ This anime is in every single aspect SO SIMILAR(!) The comparison between the two is just unbelievable. Death Note's main character has the heroic kind of personality, hiding under a fake name and bestow justice upon the world with a supernatural power. THE SAME happens in Code Geass: *possible spoiler* the main charater also obtains a supernatural power, creates a fake person as his cover and bestows justice upon the world. Well, in this case, upon Japan. They both are hindered by an organization, and in both animes, you also see big parts of dialogue and progression of the story of both sides. In both of them the read more report Recommended by Davesk0

the bitterness of life and how harsh reality can be, as everyday life goes 1 day at a time, the worlds hatred on minorities, high ranking status's of people with power, to the poverty of others and how one loves JUSTICE, •they are very similar in a brilliant genius is creating a new world, for people to live in, away from a status pyramid, where everyone is the same and should be treated with respect. if you love one, you will love the other. •both have a main protagonist who follow a childish notion, by their own means of 'justice' •both main characters are very intelligent in the way they contradict their enemies, when they are eliminating evil, to create a better world. •both follow paths that lead them will lead you into angst/agony/ and a sense of realism/aswell as empathy for the characters as the story progresses through hardships and meltdowns, to romances, aswell as destruction. •both animes have beautiful OST's to accompany the emotional heart wrenching ups and down, giving the audiences feelings of sadness, to being courageous and even rooting for the main protagonists sense of justice •both animes see read more report Recommended by Lupta

Both involve one man and his desire to change the world for the better through the use of a single, simple power. Though the powers are simple, the plot is very complex. report Recommended by Azragni

Both series have a compelling plot and an interesting anti-hero as a main character. While Code Geass focuses more on action, Death Note focuses more on the story itself. Both series are highly recommended, but I'd say go for Code Geass if you prefer fantasy and action, and Death Note if you want something more dark and realistic. report Recommended by Dr_Peace

Both have similar premises in that a high school student gains superpower and want to use it to change the world. For viewers who love watching shows that feature a smart, charismatic male lead gaining a super power and outsmarting his opponents at every turn, using complicated tricks, these are great. There are some key differences between them, though. Whereas Lelouch in code geass is an anti-hero, Light in Death Note is an anti-villain. Whereas code geass feature a world at war, death note portray a world that at first glance looks peaceful but infested with crimes of all sorts. report Recommended by bunny1ov3r

Both animes have characters with brilliant minds dueling and many psychological games. report Recommended by MrParadise

Teenage masterminds who try to carry out what they think is justice and who lose themselves in the process. Both Light and Lelouch struggle to make the world share their view, while fighting either a super detective or an entire nation. Will the masterminds succeed in justifying their extreme actions, or will they lose to insanity? Both anime are psychologically very interesting and the plans these two scheme will leave you mind-blown at times. Definitely worth watching! report Recommended by Mangetsu-san

Both main characters are smart, popular students, they receive a special power and with that power they try to change the world into a better place report Recommended by anime-fan101

It has similar strategy elements and also very good characters, although there is fighting in code geass, which is completely different to death note. report Recommended by KuroAshiSanji

Both series revolve around a main character who wants to make the world we live in a better place. They both achieve a certain 'power' that helps them to achieve this goal. The battles in both series are based on deep tactical planning. The main character is borderline crazy and will do anything to achieve his life long goal. They will have you drop your jaw at how smart they are and surprise you every episode. report Recommended by Darkbow

If you love Death Note and couldn't get enough of it and wanted more then Code Geass is the better version of Death Note. Not saying Death Note is bad cause it's pretty epic but Code Geass has that too smart to be true lelouch. He just like Light but he has the power to control a person's actions. Lelouch goal like Light goal is to create a world of peace. It's epic to the very end and will keep you guessing how is he going to get out of this. report Recommended by bloodshot123

Both of main characters gain the power of destroy others, anonymously. They first do it for "justice" but then, you know.. report Recommended by falsaai

Geass and Death Note each evoke their own questions of social justice, presenting two main sides that clash to protect their notions of integrity. Among these questions is the ubiquitous "Do the means justify the ends?" The series share the refreshing depiction of unorthodox viewpoints as being as worthy of acknowledgement as socially acceptable ones. Though it can be argued that objectivity fades as the episodes progress, in neither case is there a concrete definition of "wrong" or "right" forced upon the audience. As well, neither protagonist, despite his major role, is morally infallible. The exceedingly intelligent protagonists of both series act in order to create a better world for those around them—mainly their younger sisters—and utilize supernatural powers in the process. Though both have distinct motivations, their primary intentions are, at their roots, selfless. One of the most notable connections that can be drawn between the two series is their chess game format. Chess is a motif present in both CG and DN; in each storyline, developments are often viewed as part of a giant game. Twists, traps, and deceptions pervade the conflicts in both series, and both Lelouch (Code Geass) and Light/Raito (Death Note) assume chessmaster roles. Code read more report Recommended by mechato

Code geass Is really similar to Death Note. You look from the "Villain's perspective". Both of the protagonists hides their real identity, and has a similar goal. report Recommended by Monster

Both anime have similar male leads and both heroes are very intelligent report Recommended by rohith92

Both focus on an intelligent, popular, high school character who upon receiving supernatural powers seek to change the world and enforce their own kind of justice whilst also trying to keep their identity secret. They also have about the same number of episodes. report Recommended by Neighthirst

Both have the same style of story. The story is told from the side of the villain, decision making and development of both series is very similar. report Recommended by Vyre619

Both protagonists are arguably closer to villains than actual antiheroes and are basically trying to take over the world through the mystical power given to them and ass pulls. Their respective show's entertainment value comes mostly from the thrill of seeing what new way they'll utilize to use their power to deceive and utterly humiliate their antagonists. report Recommended by NeoRinTinTin

Similar plot Both protagonist are getting rid of someone/something without revealing his/her identity Both with a special gift report Recommended by GeassAye

the plot is the same = both heroes use their supernatural powers to change the world. the "friends" of the two heroes are their worst enemies The plot is revived when both characters lose their memory. the two heroes realize that they are not the only ones to hold this power. report Recommended by kiotsuga

Death Note and Code Geass definitely bring a lot of differences to the table, but they have very similar feels, particularly when it comes to the often frantic cat-and-mouse aspects of the shows. Also, the respective plots of Death Note and Code Geass hinge on the existence of a supernatural power (or object with supernatural power, in Death Note's case) which further makes them comparable report Recommended by KinoCowboy

Character us kind of crazy like in death note. Both characters also really smart. Both kind of got a mind fuck sort of thing going on(death note much more though) report Recommended by asdcvvbbd1

Both have a main character which is extremely intelligent, and is trying to use a new power they acquired to change the world in their own way. report Recommended by JakCooper2

they both want to create a utopia.. they have supernatural powers given by a powerful entity.. both have mind games that makes you think.. the protagonist is seen as evil... report Recommended by ciaorawr

I've seen this anime recommended here before, but I thought I'd recommend it anyways. They are both similar because it's about someone trying to change the world. They both have or use supernatural powers, and that leads to corruption of themselves. Both the protagonists of the story have original good intentions, but are doing it in a immoral way. report Recommended by Sense00

Both has the most FAMOUS anti-heroic protagonists. And they been compared countless of times. The argument of "who's better" is still very much alive even after so many years had past since the ending of both series. report Recommended by mrsKWON

Lelouch and Kira are in the same intellectual level and look for similar things: changing the world (but wich one in a unique way). Both story are of high quality level and are well thought. And Code Geass (in many people's opnion) to surpass Death Note in drama and emotion. report Recommended by nicoloko

1) Both of these have male characters who believe themselves to be Gods. 2) Both use strategies to figure out problems or get what they want. 3) Both become friends with people they need to so they can use them later on. 4) Both are highly intelligent. I think they have some similarities, and though I definitely loved one more than the other, they are both worth watching at some point! report Recommended by KayThatsMe

Both geniuses. Both do justice ... Or at least claim that .. Even you do not know which side to choose. Both are fascinating, and both have amazing ways to win, and they always do unexpected actions. Just trust me and believe me, if you love one of them, you will love the second. The only difference is that in Code Geass there is more action. report Recommended by avil56

These both have a very smart protagonist that plan a lot. This isn't the only recommendation for this so I won't go into detail. The main difference is that while Code Geass centers around someone who looks evil being good (he's basically conquering the world) Death Note has someone who looks good doing evil (murdering people). I could go into more detail (the statement above is basically wrong) but then I would be spoiling stuff. report Recommended by PawnDa

Light is very much like Lelouch, both are geniuses with darker streak, both enjoy viewing people as chess figures in their grand game and both pay a price for it. report Recommended by shinezu

They both have intelligent main characters that have been gifted a super-natural power. report Recommended by Rance-sama

Death Note is very similar to Code Grass in that they both have a very intelligent protagonist who has the ability to manipulate people in order to achieve their goals. They are both very great and I recommend them to everyone. report Recommended by ringostingo

The most obvious recommendation of them all. Both have main character with superpower with some important flaws. Light and Lelouch have similar personalities, they both want to accomplish their ultimate goal no matter the cost, but Light is more radical. Death note´s quality drops in the second half, which is a shame and a reason why i enjoyed Code Geass more, but they are both worth the watch. report Recommended by spirit12

Both series have story about main character being criminal and student. Both of them want to create a new world that would be better (from their perspective). The most similar thing is about how they execute their plan for building a new world. report Recommended by novusz

the similar dark themes, brilliant plot, and strong characters (who I grew very attached to, very quickly) kept me absolutely riveted to the screen while watching. If you like Death Note as much as I do, Code Geass ideally should be next on your plan-to-watch list. Both shows feature a strong, powerful and ingenious main character (Light and Lelouch) who wish to change the world for the better, but eventually get drunk on their power and fail because of their own ambitiousness. Both are also set in a less realistic version of our world, in which the protagonist has some unusual power which allows them to control the actions of another human being. Murder, mystery, mendacity and manipulation are prevalent elements in both. Also, though the shows may be unrealistic, the characters are excellent; strong, believable, real and very relatable. Although Code Geass has more violence and action than Death Note, read more report Recommended by Chimizu

Both a battle-of-wits anime. Both Lelouch and Kira (Light) have some sort of special ability to cleanse the world of evil. But they turn out to be like the antagonist. Both animes are unusual for Shounen- seeing that they focus on out smarting the other instead of fighting. report Recommended by EION

Both anime resolve around two characters that use their power to manipulate people around them. Both have a goal of changing the world to what is best in their mind. report Recommended by P1pis1990

The main characters are very similar. They both get an unique power. They want to eliminate the unrighteousness in the world in their own way. The both series are very unpredictable and exciting. report Recommended by Shinnigami

Both series have several geniuses that wage a psychological war against each other with grand goals in vision. Both set of characters happen to be possibly the most clever characters in all of anime. report Recommended by hypernova_00

Death Note is about a man that gets a gift that will allow him to change the world for the better. He is a super-genius (gets 100% for University-level tests without trying) Code Geass also stars a super-genius man with a new power that'll allow him to change the world. There is a very slight similarity in their ability. Both animes are brialliantly written (Death Note somewhat better, though) and I personally am attracted to intelect. report Recommended by Drake_King

Code Geass and Death Note are similar in one way: A complex, riveting storyline with minimal room for romance. A lot of strategy and guesswork is involved. report Recommended by specimenMeg

Mind games are important part of the both series. Main characters are both ultra-smart students with a unique supernatural power and trying to change the world with using substitute idol characters while they are staying behind the scenes. They both sacrifice their present and future in order to change the world. report Recommended by sk8erbyern

Both of them have protagonists who are anti-heroes that try to shape the world but use unfavorable means of doing so. report Recommended by FadingLight

it helpful , Jana ^^ they have lot of things in common but the most important things are that the heroes' community think they are representing the evil but indeed they are building the justice by their own ways , other one is that their precious people are standing in their way (actually they don't know about that) but light and lelouch handled them as a roadblocks and removed them . finally , i thought these 2 points make them so similar , so who love one of them , surely will love the other one . english isn't my first language , so excuse any mistakes . hope you found read more report Recommended by Amount-of-woe

Within both series, the main protagonists (Lelouch and Light) both attempt to achieve to "save" their country from its corruption. Both involve psychological turns and major mind games that'll leave you in suspense. report Recommended by yungs

In Death Note, one of the most obvious and enticing elements are the mind games played between Light and L, and Light and Near. This is also found in Code Geass, which not only brings these mind games to the table, but introduces them on an empirical scale-- literally! report Recommended by fullmetalgeass

Both feature insanely intellectual main characters, and feature intellectual meta-game chess-like plots. report Recommended by 14thLord

The mains caracters of these two animes are both very intelligent and inherits of a huge power they will use for their own visions of justice report Recommended by FrenchVegeta

There is quite a great deal of overlap between the two series. Both start of with a guy who by some means aqcuires the power to change the world. Both of these guys fall into the category of characters that are far from the good guy, but you will end up rooting for anyway. The amount of mindgames is huge in both Death Note and Code Geass. If you liked any of those aspects about Death Note, particularly that last one, then you will definetly enjoy Code Geass as well. report Recommended by Acqua

Lots of strategizing and thought processing. Differences: Code Geass has mechs and is near-future-ish, Death note's MC is a normal guy. report Recommended by Squary

If you took Death Note and gave it action, it would be Code Geass. Two insanely smart guys out to change the world with a god like power that was given to them. Thinking 20 steps ahead of their opponent as if they are playing chess. Both with moments of comedy and specks of insanity. At the end of both you will sit there thinking "wow, what really just happened??" or y'know more like me lying on the floor freaking out. report Recommended by Hentai_Princess

Both male main characters start off as regular teenage boys until they possess the power; either the notebook or geass. The plot is very similar too, as their main goals is to change the world into a better place. report Recommended by pizzaglitter

Both animes main character are very intelligent and both are very similar to each other. Both characters contain some kind of special power, and are trying to change the world by facing enemies that are close to them. report Recommended by Zaira-

These 2 Shōnen anime are very similar in many respects. The main characters both receive a controversial power from an unknown being. The both try to purge the world of evil, acting on their own ideas of justice and equality. The main characters both have a secret alias; Zero and Kira. All in all, Code Geass and Death Note are very similar and are must-watch anime series! I AM A FUCKING WEEABOO report Recommended by GreatDenis8

Death Note reminds me of Code Geass because of its intense emotions and the constant twists and turns the plot takes. It excludes certain events until they actually play apart in the overall scheme and it always keeps you guessing. It is also very cool to watch Light and L's minds work and plan 50 steps ahead just like Lelouch. report Recommended by Mythical_Truth

I believe you would like Death Note because even though the plot is totally different, it has similar aspects to Code Geass. They both present the stories of antiheroes - good guys who are trying to change the present world into a better world, while at the same time trying to hide the fact of who they are. Both must face ordeals on their path toward their goals. report Recommended by PTR2013

Light and Lelouch are exactly the same; both MCs fight for what they believe is true justice. The strategies used in both are complicated and give the series a nice touch which makes them so enjoyable. report Recommended by NeoZeon

Both have the premise of strategy. Both Protagonists are kid geniuses. Both have special powers. report Recommended by jarenreed

-Young intelligent school boy comes across a mysterious "power" and uses it to try and change the world -Ideologies and morals tackled in various ways -The "power" when described feels very real, little detail left out giving it a suggestion of possibilities -Although Code Geass uses Mechs, just like Death Note large amounts of intelligence is used, isn't just brainless fighting report Recommended by Ravenclaw707

Both animes contain a smart and nice student which is the main character. Both characters obtain a power and they will try to change the world with it. They will both use a nickname to protect their identity. report Recommended by ALBOURAX

Lelouch and Light are one and the same. They receive super-natural powers to enable them to embark on a journey to seek justice. Only Geass is explosive, about shooting/smashing everything and over-the-top Hollywood tactics all day, while Death Note is more thoughtful and down to Earth. Would recommend Death Note over Code Geass any day, but for any who've already seen one watching the other is certainly not unthinkable. report Recommended by LawLLawL

Both animes count with an unexpected complex history, two of the best animes I have saw ever. The two have also one important aspect for me: the main character is one of or the most powerfull one in the serie. They are kind sympathetic and are much inteligent. Anyway, you should watch both and take your conclusions, personally, both are just epic. report Recommended by Ze