Can I skip the Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion movies and OVAs?

There are 0 movies and 5 OVA/specials in the franchise. Some are recap compilations you can safely skip, while others add canon story content. When in doubt, watch them in the order listed — you won't regret having the full picture.

Should I watch Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion in release order or chronological order?

For a first watch, release order is almost always the better choice. The creators designed reveals and character introductions around the release schedule. Chronological order is better suited for a rewatch once you know the full story.

Quick Answer

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion(TV · 25 eps)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2(TV · 25 eps)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Dramas(Special · 9 eps)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Drama - The Night of the Beginning(Special · 1 eps)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Drama - A Miraculous Anniversary(Special · 1 eps)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion DVD Magazine Picture Drama(Special · 8 eps)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition - Black Rebellion(OVA · 1 eps)
...and 1 more below

Total: ~72 episodes / 29h watch time

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Watch Order(2026)

Q: What is the best order to watch Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion?

The recommended order is: 1. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, 2. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, 3. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Dramas, 4. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Drama - The Night of the Beginning, 5. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Drama - A Miraculous Anniversary, plus 3 more entries. This follows release order, which works best for most viewers.

Q: How long does it take to watch all of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion?

The entire Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion franchise is 72 episodes across 8 entries — roughly 29 hours of watch time.

Wondering where to start with Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion? There are 8 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.

8 entries ~29h total2 series5 OVA/specials

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion(you are here)

8.71TV25 eps~10h2006Sunrise

Finished Airing

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

8.92TV25 eps~10h2008Sunrise

Finished Airing

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Dramas

6.91Special9 eps~4hSunrise

Finished Airing

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Drama - The Night of the Beginning

6.15Special1 eps~24minSunrise

Finished Airing

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Drama - A Miraculous Anniversary

6.32Special1 eps~24minSunrise

Finished Airing

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion DVD Magazine Picture Drama

5.65Special8 eps~3h

Finished Airing

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition - Black Rebellion

7.57OVA1 eps~24minSunrise

Finished Airing

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Recaps

7.02TV Special2 eps~48minSunrise

Finished Airing

Tips for First-Timers

What you can skip

Picture dramas, recap specials (Black Rebellion, Zero Requiem), and Nunnally in Wonderland

Common mistake

Watching the movie trilogy then going back to R2 expecting a direct continuation — they're separate timelines

Short on time?

Watch TV R1 and R2, then either Akito the Exiled or the movie trilogy + Re;surrection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion?

Release order. Start with Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

How long does it take to watch all of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion?

About 29 hours total across 72 episodes and 8 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 21 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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Quick Answer

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion(TV · 25 eps)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2(TV · 25 eps)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Dramas(Special · 9 eps)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Drama - The Night of the Beginning(Special · 1 eps)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Picture Drama - A Miraculous Anniversary(Special · 1 eps)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion DVD Magazine Picture Drama(Special · 8 eps)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Special Edition - Black Rebellion(OVA · 1 eps)
...and 1 more below

Total: ~72 episodes / 29h watch time

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Watch Order(2026)

Wondering where to start with Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion? There are 8 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.

8 entries ~29h total2 series5 OVA/specials