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Code Geass watch order
How to watch
Watch Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006), then R2 (2008): that is the complete original story. Lelouch of the Re;surrection (2019) is a sequel film, but it follows the continuity of the 2017–2018 compilation trilogy, which changes a few key events, so watch the third compilation film (Glorification) or read a summary of the changes before it. Akito the Exiled is a five-part side story set between the two seasons with a separate cast, and Roze of the Recapture (2024) is a later standalone spin-off. Both are optional.
Code Geass watch order at a glance
- 1.Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch I - Koudou Movie · 2017
- 2.Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch II - Handou Movie · 2018
- 3.Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch III - Oudou Movie · 2018
- 4.Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection Movie · 2019
- 5.Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 TV Series · optional · 2008
- 6.Code Geass: Fukkatsu no Lelouch Picture Drama Special · optional · 2019
- 7.Code Geass: Dakkan no Rozé OVA · 2024
5
core entries
0
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
13h 27m
total core runtime
Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 13h 27m in total · longest: Code Geass: Dakkan no Rozé
- Hangyaku no Lelouch I - Koudou2h 15m
- Hangyaku no Lelouch II - Handou2h 12m
- Hangyaku no Lelouch III - Oudou2h 20m
- Lelouch of the Re;surrection1h 52m
- Dakkan no Rozé4h 48m
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Hangyaku no Lelouch I - Koudou | 2h 15m |
| Hangyaku no Lelouch II - Handou | 2h 12m |
| Hangyaku no Lelouch III - Oudou | 2h 20m |
| Lelouch of the Re;surrection | 1h 52m |
| Dakkan no Rozé | 4h 48m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Hangyaku no Lelouch I - Koudou at 8.04 · from first to latest, the score fell 1.33
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Recommended order
- 1
MainCode Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch I - KoudouMovie · 2017 · 1 ep · 2h 15m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 2
MainCode Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch II - HandouMovie · 2018 · 1 ep · 2h 12m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 3
MainCode Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch III - OudouMovie · 2018 · 1 ep · 2h 20m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 4
MainCode Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrectionMovie · 2019 · 1 ep · 1h 52m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 5
Side storyoptionalCode Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2TV Series · 2008 · 25 ep · 10h
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 6
Side storyoptionalCode Geass: Fukkatsu no Lelouch Picture DramaSpecial · 2019 · 2 ep · 18m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 7
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion2006-10
- 2Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R22008-04
- 3Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch I - Koudou2017-10
- 4Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch II - Handou2018-02
- 5Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch III - Oudou2018-05
- 6Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection2019-02
- 7Code Geass: Fukkatsu no Lelouch Picture Drama2019-12
- 8Code Geass: Dakkan no Rozé2024-06
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Code Geass watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Code Geass in?
Watch Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006), then R2 (2008): that is the complete original story. Lelouch of the Re;surrection (2019) is a sequel film, but it follows the continuity of the 2017–2018 compilation trilogy, which changes a few key events, so watch the third compilation film (Glorification) or read a summary of the changes before it. Akito the Exiled is a five-part side story set between the two seasons with a separate cast, and Roze of the Recapture (2024) is a later standalone spin-off. Both are optional.
How long does it take to watch all of Code Geass?
The core story and movies run about 13h 27m. At two hours a day that is roughly 7 days.
Where do I start Code Geass?
Start with Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch I - Koudou (2017).
How many seasons does Code Geass have?
5 parts make up the main story and 2 side stories or OVAs.
Can I skip the recaps?
Yes. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where does this order come from?
It is built automatically from the sequel, prequel, side-story and spin-off links in the Kitsu database and refreshed daily, so new seasons appear without manual edits.