Code Geass Watch Order

The Code Geass franchise is one of the most popular anime in recent years, and it’s no surprise why. What could be more intriguing than a world where you can only overthrow your oppressor by using their power against them?

This series has something for everyone: action, drama, intrigue – and that’s just the first season! If you’re new to this show or want to know how to watch Code Geass properly, then keep reading.

What order should I watch Code Geass in?

The consensus amongst fans seems to be that Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (season 2) should be watched after Lelouch of the Rebellion (season 1). However, some people would argue differently. So, here we will be listing the proper Code Geass Watch Order, which you can use to watch Code Geass in Order.

Code Geass Watch Order

1. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

• Original Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
• Original Run: Oct 6, 2006 – Jul 29, 2007
• Episodes: 25 × 24min
• Type: TV
• MAL:★8.71
• Buy/Stream On: Funimation, Amazon Prime Video

2. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

• Original Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2
• Original Run: Apr 6 – Sep 28, 2008
• Episodes: 25 × 24min
• Type: TV
• MAL: ★8.91
• Buy/Stream On: Funimation, Amazon Prime Video

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

• Original Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch I – Koudou
• Release Date: Oct 21, 2017
• Episodes: 1 ×  2hr. 15min
• Type: Movie
• MAL:★7.9
• Buy/Stream On: Amazon Prime Video

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

• Original Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch I – Koudou
• Release Date: Feb 10, 2018
• Episodes: 1 ×  2hr. 12min
• Type: Movie
• MAL: ★7.65
• Buy/Stream On: Amazon Prime Video

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

• Original Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch III – Oudou
• Release Date: May 26, 2018
• Episodes: 1 ×  2hr. 20min
• Type: Movie
• MAL:★8.01
• Buy/Stream On: Amazon Prime Video

6. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection

• Original Title: Code Geass: Fukkatsu no Lelouch
• Release Date: Feb 9, 2019
• Episodes: 1 ×  2hr. 52min
• Type: Movie
• MAL:★7.93
• Buy/Stream On: Amazon Prime Video

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

• Original Title: Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 1 – Yokuryuu wa Maiorita
• Release Date: Jul 16, 2012
• Episodes: 1 ×  51min
• Type: Movie
• MAL:★7.38
• Buy/Stream On: Funimation

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

• Original Title: Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 2 – Hikisakareshi Yokuryuu
  
• Release Date: Sep 14, 2013
• Episodes: 1 ×  59min
• Type: Movie
• MAL:★7.5
• Buy/Stream On: Funimation

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

• Original Title:Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 3 – Kagayaku Mono Ten yori Otsu
  
• Release Date: May 2, 2015
• Episodes: 1 ×  59min
• Type: Movie
• MAL:★7.3
• Buy/Stream On: Funimation

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

• Original Title: Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 4 – Nikushimi no Kioku kara
  
• Release Date: May 2, 2015
• Episodes: 1 ×  59min
• Type: Movie
• MAL:★7.24
• Buy/Stream On: Funimation

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

• Original Title: Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 5 – Itoshiki Mono-tachi e
  
• Release Date: Feb 6, 2016
• Episodes: 1 ×  59min
• Type: Movie
• MAL:★7.14
• Buy/Stream On: Funimation

Code Geass OVAs

• Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition Black Rebellion (2008)
• Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition Zero Requiem (2009)
• Code Geass: Kiseki no Tanjōbi (2010)
• Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch – Nunnally in Wonderland (2012)

So this was the recommended Code Geass Watch Order.

Synopsis of Code Geass

In 2017, Japan lived under the yoke of the Britannia Empire. Renamed “Zone Eleven,” the country suffers daily terror from the occupier who suppresses all sedition thanks to his armies of Mechs, the “Nightmare Frames”. But the day of the revolt may have sounded when a young student named Lelouch Lamperouge accidentally finds himself involved in a terrorist attack.