Jeremiah Gottwald

Assassin of the Pureblood Faction

Commander of the Britannian knight squadron from a prestigious noble family. A hot-blooded man who pledges loyalty to Zero and is obsessed with protecting the imperial family. Possesses high KMF piloting skills and command abilities, but stubbornly adheres to purebloodism and relentlessly pursued enemies until defeated by Zero.

Quotes

  • I will not hesitate to give my life for the imperial family.
  • Loyalty is something you stake your life on.
  • My blade protects the pride of nobility.
  • Even scorned as Orange, my resolve remains unchanged.
  • Geass and tears alike exist for the path I believe in.

Trivia

  • Central figure of the Pureblood Faction and one of the few knights possessing Geass Canceller.
  • The original character in the Code Geass series called by the derogatory nickname 'Orange'.
  • Due to belligerent personality and high loyalty, repeatedly clashed head-on with Zero.
  • Rare existence who gained the ability to cancel Geass through cybernetic modification.
  • After learning Zero's identity, pledged blind loyalty to him, completely changing his stance.

Alternate names

Jeremiah Gottwald Gottwald Orange

Tags

Britannia Geass Black Knights Knight Zero Pureblood Faction Commander Ambitious Geass Canceller

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
August 2

Appearance

Overall appearance
Young man with refined features. Wears a uniform, donning the Britannian Knights' military attire. Features a neat hairstyle and sharp gaze.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Geass crest in right eye
  • Wearing military uniform
  • Sharp expression
Iconic items
  • KMF piloting headset
  • Military uniform
  • Commander's gloves
  • Geass Canceller

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Loyalty
Detailed personality
Holds strong pride in purebloodism and high loyalty to the imperial family. However, due to this, lacks flexibility and often resorts to extreme actions. Strong sense of justice, employs high combat ability and command skills to accomplish missions, and possesses a tenacious determination that does not tolerate defeat. Also a hot-blooded man who protects comrades and does not forgive betrayal.
Keywords
  • Loyalty
  • Ambitious
  • Hot-blooded
  • Commander
  • High combat ability
  • Tenacious
  • Purebloodism
  • Aristocratic
Motto
I will not hesitate to give my life for the imperial family
Talents
  • High KMF piloting skills
  • Tactical command ability
  • Sharp insight
  • Geass Canceller usage ability
  • Calmness in combat
  • Endurance
Skills
  • KMF combat command
  • Resistance to cybernetic modifications
  • Geass cancellation support
  • Escort missions
  • Strategy formulation
  • Martial arts
Motivation
Protecting the Britannian imperial family and upholding purebloodism
Habits
Has a habit of relentlessly cornering enemies when defeating them, and clinging to his beliefs even as situations worsen.
Hobbies
KMF piloting, Tactical research
Person
Cornelia, Marianne

History

Backstory
From the Gottwald family of the Britannian Empire, holds the title of marquess. Obsessed with loyalty to the imperial family and purebloodism; first mission was guarding Marianne. Harbors a past failure in protection duty, pledges unparalleled loyalty but repeatedly clashes with Suzaku, Zero, and others, tormented by inner conflict. Undergoes cybernetic modification to acquire the "Geass Canceller," boasting top-class prowess, but defeated by Zero. Later learns Zero's true identity and pledges absolute loyalty to him amid complex emotions. Thereafter, excels as a Geass cancellation technician.
Debut date
October 5, 2006
Work title
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Media type
Anime

Response to the Marianne Assassination Incident

Significant event
Response to the Marianne Assassination Incident
Description
Marianne, whom he was guarding, was assassinated; pursued the mastermind but failed, resulting in major trauma.

Acquisition of Geass Canceller

Significant event
Acquisition of Geass Canceller
Description
Acquired Geass Canceller through cybernetic modification and became a key figure.

Duel with Zero and Defeat

Significant event
Duel with Zero and Defeat
Description
Repeatedly clashed and fought with Zero, leading from defeat to pledging loyalty to him.

Cooperation with the Black Knights

Significant event
Cooperation with the Black Knights
Description
Supported them knowing Zero's identity, playing a crucial role as a combat asset for the Knights.

Relationships

Gottwald Family Head (Father)

Father

Influenced Jeremiah as the patriarch of a prestigious noble family.

Cornelia li Britannia

Supporter

Held strong admiration since the Marianne guard duty, pledging loyalty no less than to her.

Marianne vi Britannia

Supporter

Felt indebted from guarding Aries Palace, his first assignment.

Shirley Fennette

Complex entanglements regarding his ideology and Geass cancellation techniques.

Black Knights

Black Knights: strategist

Pureblood Faction

Pureblood Faction: leader

Confidential Intelligence Bureau

Confidential Intelligence Bureau: unknown

Media appearances

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

Anime / Supporting

October 2006 - July 2007

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

Anime / Supporting

April 2008 - September 2008

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

Manga / Supporting

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Colors

Game / Supporting

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories

Game / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Ken Narita

Voice actor
Ken Narita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version, theatrical version
Notes
current

Nobuyuki Hiyama

Voice actor
Nobuyuki Hiyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Post-new theatrical edition games
Notes
current

Sunrise

Creator name
Sunrise
Role
Original author

Mecha Design: Takahiro Kimura

Creator name
Mecha Design: Takahiro Kimura
Role
Character designer

Ichirō Ōkouchi

Creator name
Ichirō Ōkouchi
Role
Writer

Related goods

Jeremiah Gottwald Figure

Item name
Jeremiah Gottwald Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Geass Canceller Pendant

Item name
Geass Canceller Pendant
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited