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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion seasons

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion is an original anime by Sunrise, directed by Gorō Taniguchi and written by Ichirō Ōkouchi, with original character designs by the manga group CLAMP. It aired on MBS and TBS in two seasons of 25 episodes each: the first from October 2006 to July 2007, and Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 from April to September 2008, for 50 episodes in total. Three compilation films retold the story in 2017 and 2018, and a new film, Lelouch of the Re;surrection, opened in February 2019. Spin-offs include the five-part Akito the Exiled and Rozé of the Recapture.

Season	Premiere	End	Episodes	Studio
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (season 1)	October 6, 2006	July 2007	25	Sunrise
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (season 2)	April 6, 2008	September 28, 2008	25	Sunrise
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I – Initiation	October 21, 2017			Sunrise
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II – Transgression	February 10, 2018			Sunrise
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III – Glorification	May 26, 2018			Sunrise
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection	February 9, 2019			Sunrise
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture	May 10, 2024	August 2, 2024

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (season 1)

The first season follows Lelouch from the day he receives the Geass to the rise of Zero and the Black Knights, as their uprising against Britannia grows from a small cell into a real army. It aired from 6 October 2006 to July 2007, with 25 episodes produced by Sunrise. The season ends on a major cliffhanger that leads directly into R2.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (season 2)

R2 picks up a year after the first season and continues Lelouch's war against Britannia, with new allies, new Knightmares and a much larger conflict that spreads beyond Area 11. It aired from 6 April to 28 September 2008, again with 25 episodes produced by Sunrise and the same director and writer as the first season.

Next season Announced

Lelouch's story has no third TV season, but the franchise is active. At its 20th anniversary event on 7 December 2025, Sunrise announced a new TV series, Code Geass: Star Chaser Aspal, directed by Kazuya Nomura with series composition by Mado Nozaki. A teaser released on 25 September 2026 confirmed a 2027 debut without an exact date. The same event confirmed a 12-episode TV broadcast of Rozé of the Recapture, which started on 10 July 2026.

FAQ

How many episodes does Code Geass have?

The main story has 50 TV episodes: 25 in the first season (2006 to 2007) and 25 in R2 (2008). The film Lelouch of the Re;surrection (2019) and the spin-offs are separate.

Is there a Code Geass season 3?

No third TV season of Lelouch's story exists. The story continued in the 2019 film Lelouch of the Re;surrection, and a new series in the same franchise, Code Geass: Star Chaser Aspal, is planned for 2027.

In what order should I watch Code Geass?

Start with the first season, then R2, then the film Lelouch of the Re;surrection. The three compilation films from 2017 and 2018 retell the two seasons in shorter form, and the spin-offs Akito the Exiled and Rozé of the Recapture can be watched afterwards.

What is Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture?

It is a spin-off set in the same world with new characters, directed by Yoshimitsu Ohashi. It was released as four films in Japan in 2024, and a 12-episode TV version began airing on 10 July 2026.

Who created Code Geass?

It is an original anime by the studio Sunrise, directed by Gorō Taniguchi and written by Ichirō Ōkouchi. The manga group CLAMP drew the original character designs, which gives the series its distinctive look.

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Updated October 28, 2026