Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation watch order
Updated October 2026 · 3 seasons, 4 movies and 10 OVAs and specials · in release order
Short answer
Watch Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation in release order: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 → Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation → Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II - Transgression → Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III - Glorification → Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection → Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture.
6
in the main story: 2 seasons and 4 movies
41
episodes
~24 h
to watch the main story
Or watch Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006) instead: it retells the story in another version, so pick one.
Optional: 1 season and 10 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
Code Geass: Lelouch of the RebellionAlternate version of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - InitiationTV · Fall 2006 · 25 ep · ~10 hours · score 4.3/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Hulu Netflix YouTube
- 2
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Picture DramaSide story · optional, after Code Geass: Lelouch of the RebellionSpecial · Winter 2007 · 9 ep · ~35 minutes · score 3.2/5
- 3
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2Main storyTV · Spring 2008 · 25 ep · ~10 hours · score 4.3/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix YouTube
- 4
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2: Flash SpecialsSide story · optional, after Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2Special · Summer 2008 · 9 ep · ~10 minutes · score 2.5/5
- 5
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 Picture DramaSide story · optional, after Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2Special · Summer 2008 · 9 ep · ~45 minutes · score 3.3/5
- 6
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch - Kiseki no BirthdaySide story · optional, after Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2Special · Spring 2010 · 1 ep · ~25 minutes · score 3.1/5
- 7
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch - Kiseki no Birthday Omake FlashSide story · optional, after Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch - Kiseki no BirthdaySpecial · Spring 2010 · 1 ep · ~5 minutes · score 2.4/5
- 8
Code Geass: Oz the Reflection Picture DramaSide story · optional, after Code Geass: Lelouch of the RebellionOVA · Winter 2013 · 1 ep · ~20 minutes · score 2.8/5
- 9
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 Picture Drama - Last MoratoriumSide story · optional, after Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2Special · Winter 2014 · 1 ep · ~10 minutes · score 2.9/5
- 10
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Picture Drama - Kiseki no AnniversarySide story · optional, after Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2Special · Spring 2017 · 1 ep · ~15 minutes · score 3.0/5
- 11
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Picture Drama - Kamen Kokuhaku TaikaiSide story · optional, after Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - InitiationSpecial · Fall 2017 · 1 ep · ~10 minutes · score 2.8/5
- 12
Movie · Fall 2017 · ~2.5 hours · score 3.8/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
- 13
Movie · Winter 2018 · ~2 hours · score 3.7/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
- 14
Movie · Spring 2018 · ~2.5 hours · score 3.9/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
- 15
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrectionMain storyMovie · Winter 2019 · ~2 hours · score 3.9/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix
- 16
Code Geass: Fukkatsu no Lelouch Picture DramaSide story · optional, after Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrectionSpecial · Fall 2019 · 2 ep · ~20 minutes · score 3.1/5
- 17
Code Geass: Rozé of the RecaptureMain storyONA · Spring 2024 · 12 ep · ~5 hours · score 3.2/5
How long is Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 2 seasons and 4 movies | 41 | about 24 hours |
| Everything released | 3 seasons, 4 movies and 10 OVAs and specials | 101 | about 37 hours |
Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.
Where to watch Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation is officially on Crunchyroll (6 of 17), Netflix (3 of 17), Hulu and YouTube (2 of 17) and Disney+ (1 of 17), counting its 17 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation has the full list, free options included.
Is Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture, came out in 2024. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation movies and OVAs?
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II - Transgression, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III - Glorification, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection continue the main story, so watch them in their place. Optional: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Picture Drama, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2: Flash Specials, Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 Picture Drama, Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch - Kiseki no Birthday, Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch - Kiseki no Birthday Omake Flash, Code Geass: Oz the Reflection Picture Drama and 4 more. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion retells the story in another version; pick one.
How many episodes does Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation have?
The main story is 41 episodes over 2 seasons and 4 movies, about 24 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 101 episodes (about 37 hours).
Where can I watch Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation?
Officially on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Disney+. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.