Cult classicCode Geassis coming back in full force. The end of 2024 is shaping up brilliantly for several timeless series.Lupin the ThirdandCAT’S EYEhave also seen major comeback announcements, whileDragon Ball Daimais quickly becoming a beloved addendum to the franchise.Code Geasscan now be confidently added to the list of old dogs confidently showing off their new tricks, thanks to the recent announcement of several surprising developments.
Code Geasshas a perennial charm that leaves its fans always hungry for more. From its first entry,Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, the series has gained a status as iconic as Jun Fukuyama’s haughty (and haunting) portrayal of its titular character. Whileits most recent entry,Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture, wasn’t received as warmly as the Lelouch-centered entries in the franchise—with a 6.6/10 on IMDB and a 6.57/10 on MyAnimeList at the time of writing—it was still a promising exhibition of the life left inCode Geass’s expansive universe. The exciting recent announcements are a testament to that fact, too. Here’s whatCode Geassfans can expect in the near future.
Several Entries and a Theatrical Screening Event Are in The Plans For Code Geass
The Series Will Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary With Its Trademark Flair
Several newCode Geassworks and events were announcedduring a screening ofLelouch of the RebellionandRozé of the Recapture,as reported by Natalie, a major Japanese entertainment news outlet. Starting with the news most distant from the majority of Western readers, an event will be held in Japan screening all 13Code Geassfilms consecutively. No details on times have yet been provided.
As far as global news goes, it was announced thatCode Geass’s tower defense mobile and PC game,Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories, will soon receive aRecapture of Rozéchapter. Additionally,Code Geass’s YouTube channel will be releasing compilation videos starting on July 27, 2025. Releases will be daily until January 3rd, 2025. The biggest news, however, is thatseveral new works are underway to celebrateCode Geass’s 20th anniversary in 2026. Precise details haven’t been provided, but the news will be absolutely exhilarating to fans of the franchise.
Code Geass Still Has a Lot of Room to Grow
As Beloved as He Is, Lelouch Isn’t the Linchpin ofCode Geass
In recent years,Code Geasshas grown into an immense breadth. Fans of the original series who haven’t followed recent films might have the feeling that there aren’t many new directions left for the series that don’t cynically try (and fail) to recapture the magic of the original series. This couldn’t be further from the truth, though, andRozé of the Recaptureis a perfect example.Code Geass:Rozé of the Recapturedidn’t appear out of thin air; it’s a sequel to 2019’sCode Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection, which itself is a sequel to a compilation film series recapping the original series but making minor tweaks and establishing an alternate universe.
This new continuity isn’t a half-baked attempt to keepCode Geasson life support; the underlying political melodrama and moral interrogation the series levied on audiences in its original iteration is alive and well. Through creative reinterpretation and expansion, the sociopolitical superstructure that droveCode Geassand Lelouch alike is still right there. The original cast of characters is, by necessity, a thing of the past—but the spirit of the series lives on.Code Geassfans who didn’t loveRozé of the Recaptureshould keep an open mind, because it’s actually proof thatCode Geass’s universe is a ripe foundation for building new, compelling characters and scenarios.
The new entries promised for 2026 should leave everyCode Geassfan excited about seeing what comes next.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion is a Japanese anime series set in an alternate future where the Holy Britannian Empire has conquered Japan. The series follows Lelouch vi Britannia, an exiled prince who gains a mysterious power called Geass and uses it to lead a rebellion against the imperial power. Lelouch balances his dual life as a student and a masked revolutionary leader, driven by a desire to avenge his mother’s death and create a better world.
