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Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 watch order

Watch the original Code Geass TV season before R2; keep the recap films and specials optional.

2 required steps 3 optional 2 route options Updated 2026-08-21

Start with the original Code Geass TV series and then watch R2. The relation data identifies the recap films and recap special as alternate or summary material, so they are best treated as optional branches.

Recommended order

Recommended TV order

  1. 01

    Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch

    TV series · 2006 · 25 episodes

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  2. 02

    Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2

    TV series · 2008 · 25 episodes

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Optional viewing

Movies, OVAs and extras

Only entries present in the reviewed repository data are listed. Missing placements are labeled openly.

  1. 1

    Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch I - Koudou

    Movie

    Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.

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  2. 2

    Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch II - Handou

    Movie

    Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.

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  3. 3

    Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Recaps

    Recap

    Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.

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Optional alternate material
  1. 1

    Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch I - Koudou

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  2. 2

    Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch II - Handou

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  3. 3

    Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Recaps

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FAQ

Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 watch order questions

Quick answers to the questions people actually search.

Should I watch Code Geass before R2?

Yes. Watch Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch first, then Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2.

Are the Code Geass movies required?

No. The selected recap films are an alternate version of the TV story and are optional.