Code Geass Watch Order Guide

👋 Welcome to the Code Geass Watch Order

This isn’t just about giant robots — it’s rebellion, strategy, and some of the coldest anime moments ever. This guide breaks down the series, the side stories, and two different timelines so you can watch it your way.

📺 Main Timeline (Original Broadcast + OVAs)

Title	Type	Canon?	Where to Watch
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (Season 1)	TV	✓ Canon	Crunchyroll, Hulu — or Zoro.to
Black Rebellion	Recap Movie	~ Optional recap of S1	Crunchyroll — or AnimePahe
Akito the Exiled – Parts 1–5	OVA Series	✓ Canon side story (Euro front)	Blu-ray — or Nyaa.si
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (Season 2)	TV	✓ Canon	Crunchyroll, Hulu
Zero Requiem	OVA (Recap Epilogue)	~ Optional	YouTube — or 9anime
Nunnally in Wonderland	Parody Special	~ Non-canon comedy	Blu-ray — or Gogoanime
Picture Drama OVAs / No Birthday	OVA Mini-Series	~ Bonus lore and flashbacks	DVD releases — or Animixplay

🎬 Movie Reboot Timeline (Alternate Continuity)

Title	Type	Canon?	Where to Watch
Initiation (Movie 1)	Recap Movie	✓ Alternate timeline	Crunchyroll — or Nyaa
Transgression (Movie 2)	Recap Movie	✓ Alternate timeline	Crunchyroll
Glorification (Movie 3)	Recap Movie	✓ Alternate timeline	Crunchyroll
Resurrection	Movie (Sequel to Glorification)	✓ Movie timeline continuation	Crunchyroll — or Gogoanime

🧭 Timeline Notes

The TV series (S1 + R2) is the original story — highly recommended for first-time watchers
The movie trilogy retells the TV series with slight changes and a different ending
Akito the Exiled fits between Seasons 1 and 2, but takes place in Europe
Resurrection is a sequel to the movie trilogy, not the original series

❓FAQ

Which timeline should I follow?

Watch the TV series first. Then if you want an alternate version, try the movie trilogy + Resurrection.

Is Akito the Exiled necessary?