So, anyone watch Code Geass? It’s a pretty cool anime about an alternative history that involves giant robots (of course) scifi, super powers, political intrigue, etc.
The basic premise is Lelouch vi Brittania, abandoned by his father, the Emperer of Britannia, is living in hiding in the conquered province of Japan (renamed to Area 11, it’s people officially called the Elevens). After meeting a mysterious woman called C.C., she gives him the power to compel anyone obey one (and only one) order from him. He uses this to start a rebellion against his father’s Holy Brittania Empire.
You can erm watch it on youtube (which is the only place you’ll find the latest episodes, btw). It’s a really cool show, especially the 2nd season. Watch the subbed episodes, the actors for the English dub (which only includes part of the 1st season) aren’t nearly as good.
The alternate history (as far as I can tell, anyway) is based on the idea that Napolean defeated Britain during the Nepoleanic wars, and the royal family was exiled to North America, where they founded the Brittania Empire. It’s kindof neat.
Joe