FULL Code Geass Watch Order (Easy to Follow Guide)

Updated June 3, 2022 by Esquire

The comfort of having a guide to watch a certain anime or a series is quite what a person will need to really enjoy watching. Well, this next blog will be your friend to accompany you to the next anime on your watch list, Code Geass.

If you’re just planning or haven’t decided yet to watch Code Geass, then let me tell you that watching it will be your undoubtedly best decision ever. So, before I guide you in watching Code Geass, I’ll first tell you what it is all about.

Gold Geass is one of the most talked-about anime in the community. It brings its viewers into a rollercoaster ride of emotion. Making you sad for a while then getting infuriated after a second. It is composed of a few battle-of-the-century-like battles and impressive plots that will really capture your soul.

This anime is produced by Sunrise and was premiered during the anime season fall of 2006, not only it topped numerous anime lover’s watch list, but also became one of the most legendary anime of all time.

This anime isn’t only about mechas; it also explores important societal topics like friendship, family, human rights, and more. However, if you’re not convinced enough by what I said, I recommend you to watch it so it can prove itself that you’re wrong. But, before you search Code Geass on your streaming websites, let me give you some steps on where to start and what to expect.

Table of Contents

Watch Order

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition – Black Rebellion (2018)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Dramas (2007)
Code Geass: Oz the Reflection Picture Drama (2013)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (2008)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition R2 – Zero Requiem (2009)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Picture Drama (2010)
Code Geass: The Miraculous Birthday (2010)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Nunnally in Wonderland (2012)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I – Initiation (2017)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II – Transgression (2018)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III – Glorification (2018)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Resurrection (2019)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1 – The Wyvern Arrives (2012)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2 – The Wyvern Divided (2013)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3 – The Brightness Falls (2015)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4 – Memories of Hatred (2015)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5 – To Beloved Ones (2016)

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

Release Date: October 2006

Type: TV

Episodes: 25

Synopsis:

It all starts with Lelouch Britannia, the exiled son of Emperor Charles Britannia and Marianne Britannia, who has a sister named Nunnally. Lelouch Britannia is the main character of the story. When Nunnally saw their mother’s death, she became entirely crippled, losing both her sight and her ability to move freely. Lelouch is furious with his father for failing to investigate his mother’s murder and for failing to track down her assailant.

As a consequence, Lelouch and Nunnally are sent to Japan for some kind of mission that will establish a hold for the British soldiers so that they may attack and overthrow Japan. He assures his Japanese friend Suzaku Kururugi that he would one day crush the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Having only been at Ashford Academy for a few years already, Lelouch (now Lelouch Lamperouge) is a popular yet introverted student. Lelouch is saved from the Britannian Royal Guard by a mysterious woman called C.C., who bestows on him Geass (ギアス), a strong psychic gift, which allows him to communicate with the dead. This grants him the authority to compel anybody to do anything he desires, including living, fighting, and dying for him. It is sufficient to use this ability just once and only via direct eye contact to achieve success. He uses his Geass to seek down the individuals responsible for his mother’s murder, topple the British Empire, and build a more just and peaceful society.

This series mainly revolves around Lelouch. Your adventure through the world of Code Geass begins here. You can not skip this one and still think that you understand the anime. Watch it by starting here!

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Episode 1: The Day a New Demon was Born

Lelouch Britannia is a banished prince of Britannia. When Britannia invaded Japan—renaming it Area 11, he was reported dead. A rebel vehicle stealing a canister of toxic gas traps Lelouch inside. During the chase, Lelouch reunites with Suzaku Kururugi. Suzaku’s senior orders all witnesses to be executed. Lelouch departs with the girl as Suzaku gets shot. Before dying, the girl grants Lelouch a power known as Geass. Lelouch then uses it to eliminate his assailants.

Episode 2: The White Knight Awakens

Villetta Nu asks Lelouch about the killed troops. He asks her for her gigantic mechanical robot known as Knightmare Frame. The terrorists are forced to use Suzaku’s Knightmare Frame Lancelot to fight Viceroy Clovis Britannia’s forces. Lancelot destroys the rebels as Lelouch threatens Clovis to evacuate his army.

Episode 3: The False Classmate

Lelouch interrogates Clovis about his mother’s death. Upon returning to Ashford Academy, he discovers Kallen Stadtfeld is a resistance fighter. He discovers the limitation of Geass. He also learns her motives in joining the terrorists. Lelouch creates a fake phone call to deceive Kallen. Suzaku was caught for Clovis’ death and will be prosecuted.

Episode 4: His Name is Zero

Jeremiah and his group blame Suzaku for the death of Clovis. Lelouch disguises himself as Zero, uses his Geass and flees with Suzaku. Suzaku declines to join Lelouch’s rebellion against Britannia, thinking it transformed legally, and leaves for his trial.

Episode 5: The Princess and the Witch

Lelouch reunites with C.C.. Suzaku‘s name has been cleared after Zero claimed that he killed Clovis. Princess Euphemia and Suzaku assist an attempt to kill Jeremiah. Later, Cornelia comes to capture Zero.

Episode 6: The Stolen Mask

Suzaku joins Lelouch in his class, and encounters Britannian students’ hostility. Lelouch slips as Suzaku approaches the cat named Arthur. In return for Suzaku’s gallant rescue, Lelouch steals the mask.

Episode 7: Attack Cornelia

Lelouch asks Charles about his mother’s death that results in him being banished to Japan with Nunally, his sister. Cornelia challenges Zero. C.C. masquerading as Zero disrupts the Britannians, enabling Lelouch to flee. After his loss, Lelouch vows to form his own army.

Episode 8: The Black Knights & The Track of the Mask

A Japan Liberation Force faction holds a hotel as well as its guests captive, including the friends of Lelouch. Cornelia is unable to fight the hostage captors, which Lelouch exploits. He rescues Ohgi’s resistance cell while Suzaku plunges the hotel using Lancelot. Broadcasting openly to the country, he announces the birth of the righteous Black Knights.

Episode 9: Refrain

Attacks on drug cartels who manufacture refrain, a medication that allows users to relive happy memories with terrible adverse effects was caused by the Black Nights. Also, the background of Kallen has been explored..

Episode 10: Guren Dances

The Britannian Armies and Cornelia crush the Liberation Front remnants. Lelouch sends his Knights after her to ask her about the death of his mother. Kallen uses her latest Knightmare Frame to trigger a large landslide, wiping out most of the armies.

Episode 11: Battle for Narita

Black Knights’ attack against the Britannian Army in Narita succeeds, and Kallen and Lelouch surround Cornelia. Suzaku rides into combat on the Lancelot to save Cornelia at Euphemia’s request. He rescues her and cornered Lelouch. C.C. saves him by emotionally traumatizing Suzaku. They left the Japan Liberation Front and the Britannian Army to combat.

Episode 12: The Messenger from Kyoto

The Black Knights and Zero had encountered Taiz, a former student of Lelouch at Kururugi Shrine and a figure of Japanese underground. To obtain Taiz’s trust and support, Lelouch reveals his actual identity to him. Shirley told Lelouch about the death of her father who was unintentionally killed by Zero during a battle.

Episode 13: Shirley at Gunpoint

Lelouch and Kallen express sorrow at the campaign’s innocent deaths. Villetta asks Shirley about Lelouch’s Black Knight participation—enticing her to accompany him. She sees the combat between the JLF and Britannian Armies. As the Britannian Knightmares board the JLF cargo, Lelouch detonates it, killing everyone as the Black Knights surprise them. Suzaku hits Lelouch that causes him to fall beside Shirley. His mask slips off, exposing his identity, and she hesitates to murder him.

Episode 14: Geass vs. Geass

Lelouch suspects Shirley has learned Zero’s identity. Ohgi searches the previous battlefield, finding an injured Villetta hidden. Lelouch meets Mao, a guy who has Geass and manipulates Shirley to shoot Lelouch. Shirly falters, and C.C. briefly banished Mao. Lelouch uses Geass to obliterate Shirley’s memory of him.

Episode 15: Cheering Mao

C.C. tells how Mao can’t turn off his Geass drove him nuts. She left Lelouch to deal with Mao. Villetta wakes up at Ohgi’s apartment with selective amnesia. Lelouch uses his wits to deceive Mao and save C.C. by surrounding and shooting Mao. Lelouch confirms his pact with her, pledging not to succumb to his power like Mao did.

Episode 16: Nunnally Held Hostage

Milly has an interview with Lancelot’s inventor, Lloyd Asplund, while C.C. leaves as a courier to a Chinese Federation. Mao kidnaps Nunnally and keeps her in Ashford sewers. Surprisingly, Suzaku’s physical prowess and Lelouch’s Geass allow them to successfully free her from Mao’s grasp. Mao confesses that Suzaku murdered his father; Lelouch uses his Geass on Mao, and C.C. returns to kill him.

Episode 17: Knight & The Truth of the Mask

Lelouch persuades Tohdoh into becoming a part of Black Knights during the expedition. But Lelouch can anticipate Lancelot’s moves, hence he can arrange a retaliation beforehand. In the wrecked cockpit of the Lancelot is Suzaku. As reinforcements come, Lelouch is surprised and orders a withdrawal. The Britanians disdain Suzaku’s nationality, so Euphemia declares him her knight.

Episode 18: I Order you, Suzaku Kururugi

Lelouch builds the Black Knights’ hierarchy. Diethard Reid proposes a way of executing Suzaku, however Lelouch has another idea. He chases after Lancelot and Suzaku on an Island. Avalon aims to blast the island, planning to sacrifice Suzaku just to destroy Zero.

Episode 19: Island of the Gods

After the Avalon departs, Lelouch, Kallen, Euphemia, and Suzaku are left on the strange Island. Suzaku meets Kallen, Guren’s pilot and a member of the Black Knights, while Zero finds Euphemia, confirming her beliefs that he really is Lelouch. Lloyd, Schneizel, and Cécile Croomy explore the island’s ruins. Kallen and Lelouch take the Knightmare Frame to flee the ruins. Lelouch cast Geass, ordering Suzaku to live—prioritizing his own existence above Zero’s capture. Meanwhile, the fled Japanese government launches a swift action on Kysh with support from the Chinese Federation.

Episode 20: Battle at Kyushu

The Lancelot defends the Britannian Army from the Kysh invaders. As Nina gets to meet Princess Euphemia, she accidentally reassures her of Suzaku’s sentiments. As Suzaku’s Lancelot runs out of power, C.C. and Zero fly into combat using the Gawain to refuel Suzaku’s Lancelot.

Episode 21: The School Festival Declaration

School festival at Ashford Academy. Euphemia, Villetta, Ohgi, and Kallen arrive separately, and a sequence of near encounters threatens to disclose their true identities. When Euphemia shows up, everyone panics. Announcing her desires on Mt. Fuji through the Television. She thinks it’ll also bring the good old days back with Nunnally and Lelouuch, but Lelouch doubts it.

Episode 22: Bloodstained Euphie

During the ceremony, Euphemia and Lelouch quietly discuss the future of Japan. With her help, Lelouch ends the revolt and orders her to execute all Japanese people. Euphemia, persuaded by Geass, orders the deaths of the ceremony’s participants. Assuming responsibility, Lelouch directs his forces to engage the Britannian, defend the Japanese, and assassinate Euphemia in cold blood.

Episode 23: At Least with Sorrow

Lelouch locates and kills Euphemia with a single shot. Euphemia is taken by Suzaku after the incident. V.V. appears to explain the reason why Euphemia perpetrated the massacre, before dying from her wounds, as Suzaku mourns Euphemia’s death. As a consequence, Zero declares his desire to overthrow the United Kingdom of Great Britain and form the Federal States of Japan. As the Black Knights approach Tokyo Settlement, an insurrection in Area 11 ensues.

Episode 24: The Collapsing Stage

Ashford Academy can be taken over by the Black Knights if they can drive the Britannian Forces back. As a result, C.C. and Lelouch drain Suzaku of all of Lancelot’s vigor. Ohgi is slain by a resurrected Villetta. And Andreas Darlton, inspired by Lelouch, is beaten by Cornelia’s Knightmare. During a visit, Nunnally is kidnapped by V.V.

Episode 25: Zero

With the help of Geass, Lelouch discovers that his mother wasn’t murdered by Cornelia. In order to save Nunnally from an Island, Lelouch leaves the Black Knights. Jeremiah stops while Suzaku tackles Lelouch in the midst of the battle. Suzaku shoots Lelouch’s mask, exposing his true identity. Lelouch asks Suzaku to help him save Nunnally, but the plea only results in an exchange of gunfire.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

Release Date: October 2006

Type: TV

Episodes: 25

Synopsis:

For the part of this series, it begins after a year when Zero, the masked hero who led the disastrous Black Rebellion in opposition to the Holy Britannian Empire, has vanished. To prevent an insurrection, Britannia has increased the brutality inflicted on the resistance of Area 11’s Black Knights making it no match against them.

Lelouch Lamperouge, a student studying at Ashford Academy, is completely unaware of his past dual lives. C.C. take charge herself to remind Zero of his prior objective, expecting that the genius Zero would rise again to accomplish what he started in this dramatic finale to this season.

You may be curious why it is called R2, right? There’s no official information why it is called R2. But, upon watching it, I came up with some theories as to why it is called R2, it could mean the 2nd Rebellion as it continues that 1st rebellion in its season 1. It could also mean Round 2 of the battle, or we can also say it as 2nd Revolution.

I want to hear something from you. Why do you think it is called R2?

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Episode 26: The Day a Demon Awakens

After the Black Rebellion, Black Knights led by C.C. invade Babel Tower to take Lelouch and Rolo. With his memories restored by C.C., Lelouch may once again use his Geass to slaughter his enemies and recover his place of being Zero. Suzaku informs the Emperor and the Knights that Zero’s execution is his primary mission.

Episode 27: Plan for Independent Japan

Lelouch recalls his captivity and how his father, the Emperor, changed his memories of Geass. Zero returns to declare his arrival and the rebirth of Federalism in Japan.

Episode 28: Imprisoned in Campus

Lelouch is now back at Ashford Academy, which made The Special Division suspect him as Zero. Lelouch searches for Nunnally and discovers the memories of the school were manipulated to erase her. Gilbert gives Zero an ultimatum: expose himself or the Black Knights will be executed. The Special Division is distracted when Lelouch uses Geass.

Episode 29: Counterattack at the Gallows

Lelouch infers the Geass of Rolo and persuades him to leave him in exchange for C.C.. Li Xingke murders Gao Hai, this results tof taking over The Chinese Federation embassy. Until Zero emerges, Guilford prepares to execute the captive Black Knights. A collapsed floor forces the Britannian soldiers into Chinese territory, where they cannot assault due to political constraints. When The Black Knights save the captives, Rolo attempts to murder Lelouch. Using their ingenuine brotherly bond, Lelouch gets Rolo to join The Black Knights.

Episode 30: Knights of the Round

Suzaku comes to Ashford just to check on Lelouch’s memory. The school organizes a celebration to welcome Suzaku back, and C.C’s presence creates chaos as Lelouch attempts to conceal her. Lelouch threatens Villeta the service after taking over the Secret Division using Geass. Suzaku tests Lelouch’s memory by having him call Nunnally, the new Japanese viceroy.

Episode 31: Surprise Attack over the Pacific

In order to avoid disclosing Suzaku’s regained memories, Rolo utilizes his Geass and takes Lelouch’s time. Lelouch sends The Black Knights and abducts Nunnally on her way to Japan. Nunnally admits she opted for the post and asks Zero to join her in the SAZOJ. Britannian troops stop The Black Knights and Suzaku rescues Nunnally.

Episode 32: The Abandoned Mask

Nunnally is inducted as Viceroy and restores the SAZOJ. Lelouch falls into despair knowing he can’t fight his sister. Kallen intervenes, reminding him of the obligations he has as Zero. A Britannian naval force headed by Suzaku attacks the Black Knights. Zero rushes to fight and help the Black Knights fight back. He then accepts Nunnally’s invitation to join SAZOJ.

Episode 33: One Million Miracles

Zero had a conversation with some people including Suzaku, he asks to be deported from Japan but in exchange to return Japanese back to the Specially Administered Zone of Japan. Each participant in the opening ceremony dresses as Zero, forcing Suzaku to exile all of them rather than initiate another bloodbath.

Episode 34: A Bride in the Vermillion Forbidden City

Prince Odysseus Britannia and Princess Tianzi are coerced into a marriage due to some political agenda. When Prince Schneizel Britannia agreed to give up half his land, the eunuchs agreed to prepare his wedding. The Eunuchs are overthrown and the Empress is saved by Li Xingke, but Zero shows up and kidnaps Tianzi.

Episode 35: When Shen Hu Wins Glory

Empress Tianzi and Lelouch make a successful getaway. The Eunuchs pledge to give forgiveness to Li Xingke provided he saves the Empress. So he gets the Knightmare Frame. When Kallen’s Guren Mk-II runs out of power, she is caught. The Eunuchs and Britannian armies turn on Li Xingke and his rebels.

Episode 36: Power of Passion

Zero attempts to negotiate, to publicly admit the Eunuchs’ treason in the midst of conflict between Britannian soldiers and The Chinese Federation. Zero utilizes the Shinkir to wipe out The Chinese Federation’s army after hearing Eunuch’s confession over the radio. As a result, The Chinese Federation goes on the offensive, resulting in a political backlash for Britannia. As Tianzi and Xingke mourn the loss of the Eunuchs, Zero returns to their group. Gino and Anya will still be students at Ashford Academy when he returns.

Episode 37: Love Attack!

Sayoko Shinozaki, disguised to look like Lelouch. Milly puts a bounty on Lelouch—prompting him to be targeted. Shirley Fenette switches hats with Sayoko and Rolo as they assist Lelouch to dodge the students. Shirley’s indoctrination is undone when Jeremiah comes to Japan and publicly executes his Geass Canceller, revealing Lelouch and Nunally’s identities as Zero.

Episode 38: Assassin from the Past

Trains equipped with network Disturber that would cause power outages in Tokyo once activated are being delivered to Lelouch at the railway station. Jeremiah captures Lelouch. Jeremiah joins Lelouch’s mission after understanding why he betrayed the Empire. Shirley accepts Suzaku’s forgiveness for Lelouch. She rushes into Rolo before reaching Lelouch, who guns her after she discloses that Nunnally is Lelouch’s sister. Shirley, who is dying, tells Lelouch that she loves him.

Episode 39: Geass Hunt

Rolo confesses to killing Shirley, but Lelouch blames Geass’ existence rather than Rolo. In response, he attacks Geass Order, slaying everyone within. V.V. flies the Siegfried to halt the Black Knights, but Lelouch and Cornelia overcome him. Charles confronts Lelouch. Suzaku accuses Lelouch of murdering Shirley and drugging Kallen.

Episode 40: The C’s World

Suzaku decides not to interrogate Lelouch and instead examines Ashford Academy, discovering The Special Division was corrupted. Villetta wants to murder Ohgi, but he admits to having formed a relationship with her. But Charles was becoming invulnerable after slaying and absorbing the abilities of V.V.. Lelouch is sent to C.C’s subconsciousness to avoid Charles. The two come back to reality, where Lelouch realizes C.C. became an amnesiac.

Episode 41: United Federation of Nations Resolution Number One

Black Knights organize UFN and wage war on Britannia to free Japan. The Round Knights and much of Britannia’s troops are transported to Japan. Nina Einstein’s Lancelot carries a FLEIJA. This is a struggle for the globe, the Emperor disrupts the Federation’s declaration. Fearing about Nunnally’s security, Lelouch urges Suzaku to rescue her. Suzaku accepts if they speak alone.

Episode 42: The Taste of Humiliation

Lelouch and Suzaku meet and discuss Nunnally, and Lelouch eventually wins Suzaku by pledging to terminate the conflict and restore global peace. But Schneizel interferes and also has his special guard capture Lelouch, accusing him of betraying Suzaku. Until Geass saves Lelouch, Schneizel and Lelouch talk privately. Lelouch disables Tokyo with the trains, and the Black Knights strike.

Episode 43: Final Battle Tokyo II

Meanwhile, Sayoko liberates Kallen and leads her to Guren. Suzaku’s Geass order triggers, forcing him to shoot the FLEIJA. Detonation above the government building obliterates large parts of the town. Rolo informs Lelo that Nunnally died in the blast.

Episode 44: Betrayal

A truce is negotiated so Schneizel may meet with The Black Knights’ commanders, yet Lelouch is distraught. Schmeizel discloses Zero’s name and abilities, persuading The Black Knights to serve Lelouch. They betray Lelouch for Japan’s freedom. Lelouch is about to die until Rolo saves him. However, Rolo’s heart is overworked by Geass, who dies by saving Lelouch. Lelouch decides to use Rolo’s life to assassinate the Emperor.

Episode 45: Emperor Dismissed

The Emperor initiates his Ragnarok plans, Suzaku and Lelouch separately go to an Island. Suzaku makes a pact with Schneizel being the Knight in return for killing the Emperor. Marianne Britannia, Lelouch’s mother, takes Anya’s mind and recovers C.C.’s memories, then the two proceeded to Kamine Island. Bismarck Waldstein holds Suzaku at bay as Lelouch advances further into Akasha. Lelouch ruins the entryway, intending to imprison them both for forever.

Episode 46: The Ragnarok Connection

Marianne and The Emperor reveal the truth about Lelouch’s mother’s death in The Sword of Akasha. They disclose Ragnarök will enslave everyone. Lelouch, knowing there’s no hope in that world, puts his Geass to a mass consciousness to end Ragnarok, killing his parents. Then, Lelouch becomes the new ruling Emperor of Britannia, accompanied by Suzaku.

Episode 47: Emperor Lelouch

Lelouch abolishes the nobility and the Regional system. Suzaku, flying the Lancelot, defeats the Knights of a Round, removing Lelouch off power. When the UFN demands he restrict his voting authority to stop Britannia from gaining an absolute majority, Lelouch pushes their decision in having Suzaku kidnap the UFN’s leaders. Schneizel destroys the Britannian capital on his small flying stronghold, the Damocles. Nunnally is unharmed and has joined Schneizel.

Episode 48: Schneizel’s Guise

Asserting peace by the fear of destruction, Schneizel reveals the plan to place the Damocles to attack each warring country. Lelouch deems Nunnally his adversary but hesitates to confront her. Despite Suzaku and C.C.’s help, Lelouch regains his composure and returns to his mission. Schneizel, aided by The Black Knights with the Round Knights, battles Lelouch’s troops.

Episode 49: The Grip of Damocles

Suzaku and Lelouch overcome the Damocles’ barrier with Nina’s Eliminator. Schneizel, certain Lelouch is imprisoned, activates Damocles’ self-destruct mechanism and flees. Lelouch then approaches Nunnally. Surprisingly, she recovered her sight using Geass.

Episode 50: Re;

Lelouch forces Nunnally to hand over the Damocles Key using Geass. Then, Lelouch unifies the globe. Suzaku, disguised as Zero, murders Lelouch. As a consequence, the world hates Lelouch and accepts Nunnally as Ruler of Britannia.

You can end your watching moment here, as Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 are the only main parts of this franchise. To tell you, both are enough for you to satisfy your cravings for psychological mecha anime. Well, if you think you’re hungry for some that will exceed your satisfaction, I have more here on the list.

Movies

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I – Initiation

Release Date: 2017

Type: Movie

Running Time: 135 minutes

Don’t get confused with this one, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I – Initiation is just a recap of what happened in an alternate universe of the first series– some parts remain while there are others that have been changed.

Synopsis:

Using its military might to extend its authority, the Holy Britannian Empire has once again targeted Japan, an island country. Once-proud Japan was reduced to ashes and renamed Area 11 during the Second Pacific War, a global battle that occurred in 2010.

Then, one student has a radical idea to liberate Japan from Britannia’s sway. His name is Lelouch Lamperouge, he’s preparing to erase the Empire’s evil name off this Earth. After meeting the mysterious lady named C.C., Lelouch’s intentions are hastened since he was given a psychological power known as Geass, which renders everyone Lelouch orders unable to reject his command.

When Lelouch is given the ability to unleash devastation, he transforms into Zero, a revolutionary figure who embodies the hopes and desires of the downtrodden. Japan will be restored to its former glory, while Britannia will be punished by the gods.

Some points are proven there to be somehow similar to the original series, but it shows that there are some important points you should know.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II – Transgression

Release Date: 2018

Type: Movie

Running Time: 133 minutes

If you’re not familiar with the word “transgression”, good thing you have me, because I got you, my friend!

Transgression is any action that exceeds the limits that are set by the law. What do you think are the unlawful stuff they make? Do you think Saitama punched Britannian Empire law enforcers again? Well, it could be a lot more exciting if it really happened here. But to tell you, this movie is still worth watching! Sadly, Saitama does not have any scenes in this one.

Synopsis:

The Black Knights, Lelouch Lamperouge’s paramilitary organization, is now more powerful than it has ever been, thanks to a string of victories against the British Army. Nothing seems to be insurmountable when he employs his military force, intellect, and the absolute obedience power of Geass to accomplish his goals.

In spite of this, Lelouch finds himself in a precarious position as a result of the uprising’s relentless obstructions. While Lelouch’s big uprising is endangered by Suzaku Kururugi’s fighting talent and the arrival of a peculiar kid called V.V., the great insurrection is also threatened by Suzaku Kururugi’s martial prowess and the arrival of a strange kid named V.V.

Some of you may be wondering whether there is any transgression in this film. It does, however, draw attention to certain behaviors that go beyond the scope of the law. That’s the transgression I can only tell you for now.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III – Glorification

Release Date: 2018

Type: Movie

Running Time: 140 minutes

This is the last movie of the recap trilogy. If we based it into the original series, it starts somewhere in the R2. But, this movie of the trilogy, though it has similarities, shows immense differences from the original series. Also, if you’re wondering what Glorification is, to tell you that, it is something that is presented to be unjustifiably admirable. Do you expect to see some monkey who worshipped an ape? Well, this is not only about some plain social issues, it also includes some worth-watching and entertaining stuff.

Synopsis:

As a result, Lelouch Lamperouge’s efforts to bring down the Holy British Empire come to a close at this moment. Slowly. However, despite Suzaku Kururugi’s frantic pleadings for help from the outside world, he continues to ignore his sister, Nunnally, who has been abducted and is being held captive in a cave. It is becoming more difficult for the Black Knights to have trust in Lelouch, and the United Federation of Nations has announced global warfare against the United Kingdom.

Because of a series of betrayals, a loss of authority, and growing hostility against Emperor Charles Britannia, the wounded Lelouch decides that he will be unable to topple the Empire, so he would seize control of it from the inside out.

Can you spot where the Glorification takes place here? It can be somehow obvious, at the same time worth questioning.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Resurrection

Release Date: 2019

Type: Movie

Running Time: 113 minutes

Do you have any hint on what will happen in this movie? Can you spot it through its title, right? Well, if your first thought is about the word resurrection, then to tell you, you got it right. Someone might crawl its way out of the grave.

Synopsis:

Since the death, one year ago, of the man generally considered as Britain’s most dreadful monarch, the world has enjoyed unprecedented peace and order under the supervision of the United Nations Organization. A worldwide tragedy occurs when armed rebels successfully seize both Nunnally Britannia, the former princess of Britain, and Suzaku Kururugi, the primary advisor of the Black Knights, destroying the fragile peace in the world and sparking a global uprising catastrophe.

According to the authorities, the Kingdom of Zilkhstan, which is both powerful and untrustworthy, is behind their kidnapping and abduction. In order to undertake an inquiry, international authorities sent Kallen Stadtfeld and her associates to the country on a covert operation in order to get access to sensitive information. When they arrive, they are confronted by the immortal wickedness of C.C., who is there to complete its quest to resurrect the man who was responsible for one of the most significant revolutions in history—a legendary man who will crawl its way out of the grave and take command in order to save the world from harm once more—before the world is destroyed.

OVA

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition Black Rebellion

Release Date: 2018

Type: OVA

Running Time: 117 min

To give you a little bit of summary of all 25 episodes from that first season and additionally clear perspective after watching it, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition Black Rebellion will give more point of views of Lelouch. Yet there is a twist in store for you, yes folks! The tale will be told entirely from Lelouch’s point of view.

For almost 2 hours, you can be enlightened with some stuff about Lelouch. But, if you’re not that interested about it, you may proceed to the next parts of this watch order.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition Zero Requiem

Release Date: 2018

Type: OVA

Running Time: 116 min

Similar to Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition Black Rebellion, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition Zero Requiem is a movie recap of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2. Also, it includes some perspective that is not shown in the 25 episodes of the second season.

It took only 2 hours to give you enlightenment in some of your questions about the series. Also, it is the OVA that ends the two-season series. After watching this, you may proceed to the next part.

Code Geass: The Miraculous Birthday

Release Date: 2010

Type: OVA

Running Time: 27 min

Well, this OVA will give you some exciting moments. This OVA took place when Lelouch was still studying at Ashford Academy.

Synopsis:

It’s the middle of December, and Ashford Academy is buzzing with activity as students gear up to celebrate their annual school festival the next day. Events are abruptly halted by terrorist attacks on the facility. Lockdown and kidnapping are the only ways to keep students safe as violent Neo-Chinese Federation remnants take control of the school.

Few are aware that there are some students with unique talents, such as the Soldier Suzaku Kururugi and the Geass of Lelouch Lamperouge, who the aggressors mistake for regular pupils. Lelouch and the student council must unite once again in order to maintain and restore the peace and order of the school. For this, they need to conduct a last act of desperation.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Nunnally in Wonderland 2012

Release Date: 2010

Type: OVA

Running Time: 28 min

Synopsis:

Lelouch and Nunnally Lamperouge decide to take a break from exploring the area and decide to take a rest under the shade of the tree. As Nunnally was asked by Lelouch to tell a story, he, who would stop at nothing to aid his sister, uses his Geass talent in an inventive way, pushing the bounds of storytelling to the limit.

Nunnally realizes that she has recovered her sight, curing her blindness when she wakes up alone under a tree. In a split second, she spots what seems to be Anya Alstreim, known as the Knight of Six. When Nunnally encounters this bunny, she falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a vivid paradise. By telling his own story, Lelouch narrates the adventures of Nunnally, a wayward girl who is looking for a way back home and encounters many colorful and memorable characters.

Spin-Off

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled is a spin-off of the 2-season anime Code Geass. This spin-off focuses on a different perspective, specifically the point of view of E.U. This can help you picture out Code Geass in a different vantage point.

This isn’t another set of quirky spin-offs, but rather a more far-fetching series of films that contribute to the depiction of the consequences of war, not just in the location at which Lelouch was there, but also in other areas around the Code Geass universe.

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1 – The Wyvern Arrives

Release Date: 2012

Type: Movie

Running Time: 49 min

Synopsis:

The Holy Britannian Empire troops are advancing on Europe from all sides. Resistance forces are exerting tremendous pressure, so the military creates a special force known as Wyvern composed of Japanese civilians known as Elevens in order to fight that will end the massive deaths and killings.

As they fly Knightmare frames—humanoid combat machines—into perilous missions, these men and women, recruited from ghettos, hope to make a recognition of themselves in the military.

As a European army tries to recapture an important city from the enemy, W-0 is called in to save the day. It has been decided that Lieutenant Akito Hyuuga, better known as “Hannibal’s Ghost” because of his combat prowess, will be part of the rescue operation.

The commanding officer of the Knightmare activates the ship’s self-destruct mechanism in order to kill as many Britannians as possible during the rescue operation. Akito realizes that he’s the only one left after the assault.

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2 – The Wyvern Divided

Release Date: 2013

Type: Movie

Running Time: 59 min

Synopsis:

As a result of her earlier accomplishments, Leila Malcal has been elevated to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and is now in charge of Wyvern. After resisting a ploy to capture the General, she engages with the three criminals to work for her organization to compensate for the loss of Wyvern’s pilots.

It’s hoped that Yukiya Naruse, Ryou Sayama, and Ayano Kosaka would join them in accepting the offer. Leila agrees to join them on their commando raid into enemy territory in hopes of preventing any unnecessary deaths.

As the squad rushes into conflict, Akito is overcome by an overpowering desire for violence and finds himself slaughtering anybody who stands in his way. He has no clue that he is going to encounter the person who inflicted the lethal curse on him, a person with whom he is intimately familiar, and who is intended to kill him in the most brutal manner possible.

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3 – The Brightness Falls

Release Date: 2013

Type: Movie

Running Time: 60 min

Synopsis:

Following the discovery of the actual identity of their enemy, someone who is accountable for the Geass being inflicted on him, Wyvern attempted to revert back to Castle Weisswolf. Unfortunately, they are unsuccessful. They are trapped in Warsaw because of a snag with their military identity, enabling the team to spend some time deepening their connections as they await their next assignment.

A massive weapon known as the Ark Fleet is now being used by St. Michael and Britannian adviser Julius Kingsley as they work together to put an end to Europe’s rebellion and get it over with.

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4 – Memories of Hatred

Release Date: 2015

Type: Movie

Running Time: 60 min

Synopsis:

During the absence of Wyvern, Leila and the rest of the people are surrounded by Britannian Knightmares, which results in them fighting back.

Maneuvering the Vercingetorix, Shin Hyuga leads the enemy assault after capturing control of the St. Michael and usurping the title of Grand Master. To protect her allies, Leila must act alone, for the time being. While she expects this to be a simple assignment, a spy who has been hiding among them.

To make sure her squad is secure before she surrenders, Leila meets with Shin to discuss her options. It seems like the conversations may be heading in the wrong direction until Akito and a surprising return of an ally to save the day.

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5 – To Beloved Ones

Release Date: 2016

Type: Movie

Running Time: 60 min

Synopsis:

While attempting a crash landing, the Ark Fleet was wiped out, along with a large section of the opposing force, Wyvern and Ashley Ashra are getting prepared to capture and bring criminals to justice as the St. Michael’s remaining warriors prepare to make another assault on Weisswolf.

While Shin’s Geass is uncontrollable, he decides to completely annihilate his younger sibling. With Leila’s life at stake, Akito chooses to ignore the outcome, and the two fight to the death in their last duel.

Chronological Order

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition Black Rebellion (OVA)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition Zero Requiem (OVA)
Code Geass: The Miraculous Birthday (OVA)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Nunnally in Wonderland (OVA)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1 – The Wyvern Arrives (Spin-offs)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2 – The Wyvern Divided (Spin-offs)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3 – The Brightness Falls (Spin-offs)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4 – Memories of Hatred (Spin-offs)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5 – To Beloved Ones (Spin-offs)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I – Initiation (Movie)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II – Transgression (Movie)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III – Glorification (Movie)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Resurrection (Movie)

You are now under my Geass! Now, I order you to start watching Code Geass.

Final Notes

Code Geass is an awesome anime to watch. It ranges from an assorted perspective on psychological mecha stuff to social romantic kind of things. It clearly shows that this anime does not only have the best two seasons, but it also includes some of the best movies, spin-offs, and OVA.

Well, since you’ve already read this blog and the watch order above, I recommend you to start watching Code Geass. You may begin by watching Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.

I hope that this blog will really help you. That’s all for this blog, Thank you, readers!