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Code Geass Watch Order
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Also known as Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
The Code Geass watch order runs two 25-episode seasons, five OVAs and four movies, and this is the correct order to fit every side story in place. Start with the first 25 episodes, Lelouch of the Rebellion, then continue straight into the second season, R2, which runs another 25 episodes. With the main story finished, move to the OVAs: the Special Edition Black Rebellion and Zero Requiem recaps, Kiseki no Tanjobi, Nunnally in Wonderland, and the Boukoku no Akito arc. The four films come last — the Hangyaku no Lelouch recap trilogy (Koudou, Handou and Oudou), which condenses both seasons, followed by Fukkatsu no Lelouch, the true sequel film set after Zero Requiem. If you only want the canon through-line, the two seasons plus Fukkatsu no Lelouch are enough; the OVAs and recap trilogy are extras you can add for completeness.
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Watch the two TV seasons in order: Lelouch of the Rebellion (25 episodes, 2006) and R2 (25, 2008). Then watch the film Lelouch of the Re;surrection (2019), which is set after the series.
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Season 1 (Lelouch of the Rebellion)
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- 1Episodes 1-25
Season 1, 25 episodes (October 2006). Start here: an exiled prince gains a power called Geass.
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Season 2 (Lelouch of the Rebellion R2)
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- 2Episodes 1-25
R2, 25 episodes (April 2008). Continues directly after Season 1.
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OVA's and Movies
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- 3Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition Black Rebellion OVAOptional
Special Edition 'Black Rebellion' (OVA, about 118 minutes, February 2008). Optional: a special edition tied to Season 1.
2 people are here, including gotie and Lord Qassis 7COVA - 4Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition Zero Requiem OVAOptional
R2 Special Edition 'Zero Requiem' (OVA, about 118 minutes, July 2009). Optional: a special edition tied to R2.
OVA - 5Kiseki no Tanjōbi OVAOptional
Kiseki no Tanjobi (Picture Drama special). Optional: a short side story; the TV seasons do not need it.
OVA - 6Hangyaku no Lelouch – Nunnally in Wonderland OVAOptional
Nunnally in Wonderland OVA (about 28 minutes, July 2012). Optional: a side story; the TV seasons do not need it.
OVA - 7Boukoku no Akito OVAOptional
Akito the Exiled OVA series (2012 to 2016). Optional: a side story with its own cast; the TV seasons do not need it.
OVA - 8Hangyaku No Lelouch I – Koudou MovieOptional
Film I, Initiation (October 2017). Optional: a three-part compilation that retells the TV seasons.
Movie - 9Hangyaku No Lelouch II – Handou MovieOptional
Film II, Transgression (February 2018). Optional: part two of the compilation that retells the TV seasons.
Movie - 10Hangyaku No Lelouch III – Oudou MovieOptional
Film III, Glorification (May 2018). Optional: part three of the compilation that retells the TV seasons.
Movie - 11Fukkatsu No Lelouch Movie
Lelouch of the Re;surrection film (February 2019). A new story set after the Zero Requiem, so watch it after R2.
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The five OVAs on this page and the three compilation films (Initiation, Transgression, Glorification, 2017-2018) are optional: the films recap both seasons.
The ONA Rozé of the Recapture (2024) is on AniList but not on this page.
What to skip
- Watch first
- Start with Episodes 1-25 (Season 1 (Lelouch of the Rebellion)).
- What to skip
- 8 entries are optional: Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition Black Rebellion OVA (OVA's and Movies), Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition Zero Requiem OVA (OVA's and Movies), Kiseki no Tanjōbi OVA (OVA's and Movies), Hangyaku no Lelouch – Nunnally in Wonderland OVA (OVA's and Movies), Boukoku no Akito OVA (OVA's and Movies), Hangyaku No Lelouch I – Koudou Movie (OVA's and Movies), and 2 more. The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Boukoku no Akito OVA (OVA's and Movies). Akito the Exiled OVA series (2012 to 2016).
- Hangyaku no Lelouch – Nunnally in Wonderland OVA (OVA's and Movies). Nunnally in Wonderland OVA (about 28 minutes, July 2012).
- Hangyaku No Lelouch I – Koudou Movie (OVA's and Movies). Film I, Initiation (October 2017).
The correct order to watch Code Geass, as one listShowHide
Watch Code Geass in this order. 11 entries, chronological.
- Season 1 (Lelouch of the Rebellion): Episodes 1-25
- Season 2 (Lelouch of the Rebellion R2): Episodes 1-25
- OVA's and Movies: Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition Black Rebellion OVA (OVA) — optional
- OVA's and Movies: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition Zero Requiem OVA (OVA) — optional
- OVA's and Movies: Kiseki no Tanjōbi OVA (OVA) — optional
- OVA's and Movies: Hangyaku no Lelouch – Nunnally in Wonderland OVA (OVA) — optional
- OVA's and Movies: Boukoku no Akito OVA (OVA) — optional
- OVA's and Movies: Hangyaku No Lelouch I – Koudou Movie (movie) — optional
- OVA's and Movies: Hangyaku No Lelouch II – Handou Movie (movie) — optional
- OVA's and Movies: Hangyaku No Lelouch III – Oudou Movie (movie) — optional
- OVA's and Movies: Fukkatsu No Lelouch Movie (movie)
How this order works
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Code Geass watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Code Geass in?
Watch the two TV seasons in order: Lelouch of the Rebellion (25 episodes, 2006) and R2 (25, 2008). Then watch the film Lelouch of the Re;surrection (2019), which is set after the series. The five OVAs on this page and the three compilation films (Initiation, Transgression, Glorification, 2017-2018) are optional: the films recap both seasons. The ONA Rozé of the Recapture (2024) is on AniList but not on this page.
Do I need the three Lelouch of the Rebellion films?
No. Wikipedia describes Initiation, Transgression and Glorification (October 2017 to May 2018) as a three-part compilation film recapping both TV seasons. They are optional on this page.
Which Code Geass film continues the story?
Lelouch of the Re;surrection (February 2019), a new original film that Wikipedia says takes place after the Zero Requiem. It is essential on this page. The 12-episode ONA Rozé of the Recapture (June 2024, AniList 126830) is not on this page yet.
What is the chronological order of Code Geass?
Start with Episodes 1-25 (Season 1 (Lelouch of the Rebellion)), then continue with Episodes 1-25 (Season 2 (Lelouch of the Rebellion R2)), Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition Black Rebellion OVA (OVA's and Movies), Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition Zero Requiem OVA (OVA's and Movies), Kiseki no Tanjōbi OVA (OVA's and Movies), and Hangyaku no Lelouch – Nunnally in Wonderland OVA (OVA's and Movies), followed by 5 more entries. The full Code Geass watch order on this page has 11 entries across 3 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Code Geass?
In the order they aired, start with Episodes 1-25 (Season 1 (Lelouch of the Rebellion)), then Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition Black Rebellion OVA (OVA's and Movies), Episodes 1-25 (Season 2 (Lelouch of the Rebellion R2)), Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition Zero Requiem OVA (OVA's and Movies), Kiseki no Tanjōbi OVA (OVA's and Movies), and Hangyaku no Lelouch – Nunnally in Wonderland OVA (OVA's and Movies), followed by 5 more entries. Release order follows air dates and is not the recommended chronological order.
How many episodes is Code Geass?
Code Geass has 50 TV episodes in this order, plus 4 movies and 5 OVAs.
Where do the Code Geass movies fit in the watch order?
Hangyaku No Lelouch I – Koudou Movie comes right after Boukoku no Akito OVA (OVA's and Movies), Hangyaku No Lelouch II – Handou Movie comes right after Hangyaku No Lelouch I – Koudou Movie (OVA's and Movies), Hangyaku No Lelouch III – Oudou Movie comes right after Hangyaku No Lelouch II – Handou Movie (OVA's and Movies), and Fukkatsu No Lelouch Movie comes right after Hangyaku No Lelouch III – Oudou Movie (OVA's and Movies).
Can I skip anything in Code Geass?
Yes. 8 entries are marked optional: Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition Black Rebellion OVA (OVA's and Movies), Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition Zero Requiem OVA (OVA's and Movies), Kiseki no Tanjōbi OVA (OVA's and Movies), Hangyaku no Lelouch – Nunnally in Wonderland OVA (OVA's and Movies), Boukoku no Akito OVA (OVA's and Movies), and Hangyaku No Lelouch I – Koudou Movie (OVA's and Movies), and 2 more. Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Code Geass finished?
Yes. Code Geass has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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