How to Watch Code Geass in Chronological Order, Including Movies and OVAs

To fully immerse yourself in the story of Code Geass, it is essential to watch the anime in its intended chronological order. This guide will help you watch the series, including movies and OVAs, in a coherent sequence that ensures you understand the narrative and character arcs as intended in the Code Geass universe.

Main Series

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Season 1 (2006) Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 - Season 2 (2008)

Recap Movies

After completing the main series, you can watch the recap movies which reimagine the story with some changes. These movies provide a fresh perspective on the events of the main series. It is recommended to watch them in the following order to ensure a cohesive understanding:

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Initiation - Movie 1 (2017) Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Transgression - Movie 2 (2018) Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Resurrection - Movie 3 (2019)

OVAs and Spin-offs

To gain a deeper understanding of the Code Geass universe, you can explore the following OVAs and spin-offs:

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled - OVA series (2015-2016)

OVAs in Detail

Episode 1: The Wyvern Arrives - 2015 Episode 2: The Rebellion Starts - 2016 Episode 3: The Brightness Falls - 2016 Episode 4: Memories of Hatred - 2016

Chronological Order Summary

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Season 1 Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 - Season 2 Code Geass: Akito the Exiled - OVA series (Episodes 1-4) Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Initiation - Movie 1 Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Transgression - Movie 2 Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Resurrection - Movie 3

Additional Viewing Advice

For those who enjoy picture dramas, you can watch them as they often provide additional context and visual storytelling. However, they aren't essential and can be skipped if desired.

If you have already watched the recap movies, you can safely skip them if you find them repetitive or redundant. The final movie, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Resurrection - Movie 3, is the most crucial and should be watched at the end to ensure a complete understanding of the series.

Enjoy your viewing experience and the rich narrative that Code Geass offers!