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  1. Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Picture Drama(Special · 9 eps)
  2. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion DVD Magazine Picture Drama(Special · 8 eps)
  3. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2(TV · 25 eps)
  4. Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 Picture Drama(Special · 9 eps)
  5. Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch - Kiseki no Birthday Picture Drama(Special · 1 eps)
  6. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - A Miraculous Birthday Extra Flash(Special · 1 eps)
  7. Code Geass: Nunnally in Wonderland(OVA · 1 eps)
  8. ...and 13 more below

Total: ~88 episodes / 35h watch time

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

Wondering where to start with Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion? There are 20 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.

20 entries ~35h total2 series3 movies14 OVA/specials

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

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: Hangyaku no Lelouch Picture Drama 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 35 hours total across 88 episodes and 20 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 26 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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