Code Geass Watch Order

R1 → R2 is the main story. Akito the Exiled is a side story set between R1 and R2. Re;surrection is an alternate timeline sequel.

Release Order5 entries

Release Order

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

25 episodes (2006)

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

25 episodes (2008)

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled

5 episodes — Spinoff OVA (2012)

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection

Movie — Alternate Timeline (2019)

Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture

4 episodes (2024)

💡 Pro Tip

Akito the Exiled can be skipped on first watch — it's a side story with new characters. Re;surrection takes place in an alternate timeline after R2.