Code Geass
The Code Geass franchise started as an anime series released in October 2006. After its second season ended, the series grew into a larger franchise due to its wide critical acclaim. Several OVAs and a movie were released, and the series received manga and light novel adaptations.
The franchise appealed to a broad audience despite its mecha roots. It received praise from critics for its narrative, characters, strong voice acting, and success in hitting a wide range of audience groups. Most notable are the character conflicts portrayed and moral questions raised by the franchise.
Timeline
Main article: Code Geass timeline
Code Geass is set in the Imperial Calendar named Ascension Throne Britannia (a.t.b.). The calendar started from the day the united British tribes elected Celtic King Alwin I to battle Rome. Although the Europea United used the French Republican Calendar, the world deferred to the Imperial Calendar.
Mecha
Main article: Knightmare Frames
Knightmare Frames is the name for mecha in Code Geass. They are humanoid war machines developed by the Holy Britannian Empire. The name is a wordplay on nightmare and a knight’s mare. The former describes the terror the Knightmare Frames struck in the heart of the Empire’s enemies, while the latter is a praise for the pilots who defend the people. Pilots who proved themselves were knighted for their contributions..
Series & films
List of Code Geass animated series and movies and live-action films in the order of their release:
| Title | Type | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion | TV | October 6, 2006 – July 29, 2007 |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 | TV | April 6, 2008 – September 28, 2008 |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition “Black Rebellion” | Movie | February 22, 2008 |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition “Zero Requiem” | Movie | July 24, 2009 |
| Code Geass: The Miraculous Birthday | ||
| Code Geass: Nunnally in Wonderland | OVA | July 27, 2012 |
| Code Geass: Akito the Exiled | OVA | August 4, 2012 – February 6, 2016 |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I – Initiation | Movie | October 21, 2017 |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II – Transgression | Movie | February 10, 2018 |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III – Glorification | Movie | May 26, 2018 |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection | Movie | February 9, 2019 |
Manga
List of Code Geass manga in alphabetical: order
| Title | Author(s) | Illustrator | Release date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Kōdo Giasu: Hangyaku no Rurūshu | Majiko~! | December 26, 2006 – March 26, 2010 | |
| Code Geass: Suzaku of the Counterattack Kōdo Giasu: Hankō no Suzaku | Atsuro Yomino | June 26, 2007 September 26, 2008 | |
| Code Geass: Nightmare of Nunnally Kōdo Giasu Naitomea Obu Nanarī | Tomomasa Takuma | June 26, 2007 – April 25, 2009 | |
| Code Geass: Tales of an Alternate Shogunate Bakumatsu Ibun Roku Kōdo Giasu Hangyaku no Rurūshu | October 25, 2010 | ||
| Code Geass: Renya of Darkness Kōdo Giasu: Shikkoku no Renya | Goro Taniguchi | May 2010 | |
| Code Geass: Oz the Reflection Kōdo Giasu: Sōbō no Ozu | Shigeru Morita | ||
| Code Geass: Oz the Reflection SIDE: Audreen | |||
| Code Geass: Oz the Reflection SIDE: Orpheus |
Novels
List of Code Geass novels in release order:
| Title | Japan release | English release |
|---|---|---|
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Stage 0: Entrance | April 28, 2007 | November 4, 2008 |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Stage 1: Shadow | June 30, 2007 | March 3, 2009 |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Stage 2: Knight | September 29, 2007 | August 25, 2009 |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Stage 3: Sword | December 28, 2007 | November 3, 2009 |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Stage 4: Zero | February 29, 2008 | February 23, 2010 |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Red Tracks | March 29, 2008 | – |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Turn 1 | May 31, 2008 | – |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Turn 2 | August 30, 2008 | – |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Turn 3 | November 29, 2008 | – |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Turn 4 | February 28, 2009 | – |
| Code Geass: OZ the Reflection SIDE:Orpheus 1 | July 10, 2013 | – |
| Code Geass: OZ the Reflection SIDE:Orpheus 2 | February 26, 2014 | – |
| Code Geass: OZ the Reflection SIDE:Orpheus 3 | September 26, 2014 | – |
| Code Geass: OZ the Reflection O2 SIDE:Lyre 1 | April 25, 2015 | – |
| Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1 | July 6, 2013 | – |
| Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2 | December 6, 2013 | – |
Video games
Cross platform
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Lost Colors
Nintendo DS
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 – Banjou no Geass Gekijou