Code Geass Watch Order Guide

Code Geass is an anime that would be on the favorite anime list of anyone who likes complicating storylines and ongoing plots. It has a badass main character who also happens to be an amoral killer and wears an all-black superhero costume. It’s the ideal fantasy show for any anime fan interested in anti-hero themes. It also shows political and social issues and numerous profound themes dealing with life or death, there is always something to stay engaged in the show.

Code Geass is not only “dark” but is relatively clever in its use of war crimes and extreme violence as plot devices. It shows promise in the general premise, where we’re following the main character’s quest unfolding while witnessing large-scale military and political conflict at the national level. Code Geass does a good job of having a story that is thoroughly entertaining on a visceral level and thought-provoking at the same time.

If you are thinking of giving Code Geass anime series a try, here’s a guide to help you watch it in the correct order.

Table of Contents

Code Geass Watch Order:

1. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

Alternate Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
Episodes: 25

2. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

Alternate Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2
Episodes: 25

Note: The first three Code Geass movies are recaps of the two seasons of the anime but have certain details changed, which led to the fourth original movie.

Code Geass Movie Watch Order:

1. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I – Initiation

Alternate Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch I – Koudou
Episodes: 1 (Movie)

2. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II – Transgression

Alternate Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch II – Handou
Episodes: 1 (Movie)

3. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III – Glorification

Alternate Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch III – Oudou
Episodes: 1 (Movie)

4. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection

Alternate Title: Code Geass: Fukkatsu no Lelouch
Episodes: 1 (Movie)

Note: Code Geass: Akito the Exiled movies are standalone series set in the Code Geass universe that focuses on different main characters.

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled Watch Order:

1. Code Geass: Akito the Exiled – The Wyvern Arrives

Alternate Title: Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 1 – Yokuryuu wa Maiorita
Episodes: 1 (Movie)

2. Code Geass: Akito the Exiled – The Wyvern Divided

Alternate Title: Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 2 – Hikisakareshi Yokuryuu
Episodes: 1 (Movie)

3. Code Geass: Akito the Exiled – The Brightness Falls

Alternate Title: Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 3 – Kagayaku Mono Ten yori Otsu
Episodes: 1 (Movie)

4. Code Geass: Akito the Exiled – Memories of Hatred

Alternate Title: Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 4 – Nikushimi no Kioku kara
Episodes: 1 (Movie)

5. Code Geass: Akito the Exiled – To Beloved Ones

Alternate Title: Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 5 – Itoshiki Mono-tachi e
Episodes: 1 (Movie)

Code Geass is a mecha military original anime series produced by studio Sunrise.

Synopsis: The Holy Empire of Britannia, a dominant nation, invaded Japan in 2010. Japan was renamed Area 11, and Japanese citizens are now referred to as Elevens. Britannian aristocrats began living a life of luxury in Area 11, while Elevens were forced into poverty. It led to Japanese resistance forces working towards independence for Japan.

One day, Lelouch Lamperouge, a Britannian student studying in Area 11, found himself in the crossfire between Britannian and the Area 11 rebel armed forces. In a chance meeting with a mysterious girl named C.C., Lelouch gains Geass, the power to command anyone, and manages to escape. With newfound power, Lelouch vows to destroy those within Britannia’s top leadership who once wronged him many years ago.