Sayoko Shinozaki

Honorary Britannian Black Knights spy

Takes care of Lelouch and others at the club house and serves as a spy for the Black Knights, possessing high physical abilities.

Quotes

  • “No, I am just a maid. For my master.”
  • “This mission does not permit failure.”
  • “Let us proceed quietly, but surely.”
  • “Shadows exist only on the reverse side of light.”
  • “The only thing I can do is protect.”

Trivia

  • Also takes care of the students at Ashford Academy.
  • Supports Zero's actions as a body double.
  • Rumor has it she holds some personal information on Suzaku.
  • Part of her diary is featured in the DVD bonus picture drama.
  • One of the characters boosted by voice actress Satomi Arai's popularity.

Alternate names

Sayoko Shinozaki Chigusa

Tags

Code Geass Black Knights Spy Physical Ability Maid Ashford Academy Honorary Britannian Betrayal

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
November 9
Birth year
1993

Appearance

Overall appearance
Gentle and quiet maid-like woman. Possesses a toned physique suggesting high physical abilities and always wears a calm expression.
Height
Approximately 165cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Calm expression
  • Long black hair
  • Occasionally shows ditzy behavior
Iconic items
  • Maid uniform
  • Black gloves
  • Disguise tools

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Loyal
Detailed personality
Quiet and gentle, always considerate of those around her, occasionally shows ditzy behavior but remains faithful to her duties with high professional awareness.
Keywords
  • Devoted
  • Loyal
  • Ditzy
  • Calm
  • Spy
Talents
  • High physical abilities
  • Disguise techniques
  • Espionage capabilities
  • Guarding techniques
Skills
  • All general housework as a maid
  • Spy activities
  • Stealth operations
  • Martial arts
Motivation
Achieving the Black Knights' mission and assisting Lelouch.
Habits
Shows a ditzy side such as taking unnecessary poses and shouting battle cries.

History

Backstory
Honorary Britannian inheriting Shinozaki-style self-defense techniques. Originally a maid serving the Ashford family, contracted as a spy upon the Black Knights' formation. Hides superhuman physical abilities behind a calm expression, caring for Lelouch and others while fulfilling intelligence missions.
Debut date
October 5, 2006
Work title
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 5

Black Knights Formation

Significant event
Black Knights Formation
Description
Joined the Black Knights as a spy for the Ohgi group and served as Lelouch's body double.

Involvement with Ohgi Group

Significant event
Involvement with Ohgi Group
Description
Deeply involved with the resistance organization centered on Ohgi Kaname, earning their trust.

Black Rebellion Escape Operation

Significant event
Black Rebellion Escape Operation
Description
Protected the Black Knights who escaped to the Chinese Federation from numerous dangers and provided intelligence.

Body Double Role after Zero's Return

Significant event
Body Double Role after Zero's Return
Description
When Lelouch is absent, acts as his body double at the academy; remains loyal to Lelouch even after Zero Requiem.

Relationships

Lelouch Lamperouge

Master servant

Through trust and loyalty, serves as his body double and bodyguard

Kaname Ohgi

Mentor

Trusted relationship from Ohgi group era and cohabits

Diethard Ried

Direct superior

Serves under him as direct superior in the Intelligence Bureau

Kallen Stadtfeld

Ally

Fights together as Black Knights comrades

Black Knights

Black Knights: spy

Media appearances

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

Anime / Supporting

2006 TV series

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

Anime / Supporting

2008 TV series

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Colors

Game / Supporting

2008

Voice cast and creators

Satomi Arai

Voice actor
Satomi Arai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime edition

Goro Taniguchi

Creator name
Goro Taniguchi
Role
Original author

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Character designer

Kadokawa Shoten

Creator name
Kadokawa Shoten
Role
Publisher

Sunrise

Creator name
Sunrise
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Sayoko Shinozaki Figure

Item name
Sayoko Shinozaki Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Sayoko Shinozaki Acrylic Stand

Item name
Sayoko Shinozaki Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular