One of the most loved anime that initiated its journey in the 2000s, Code Geass, the Japanese mecha anime series, may soon witness the opening of its Code Geass Season 3. Crunchyroll is yet to confirm if Code Geass will be back with its third season, and fans have been anticipating its release.
The Japanese mecha anime series has received sensational popularity for its previous two seasons, and no doubt fans are eagerly waiting to once to watch the new chapter after more than a decade-long wait.
When will Code Geass Season 3 be Out?
The first season of Code Geass came out on MBS on October 5, 2006. The first season had a total of 25 episodes. The series took a break from March 29, 2007, with the first 23 episodes getting a continuous release, and episodes 24 and 25 were released on July 28, 2007.
A second season was announced after the success of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion in March 2007. The second season, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, was released on April 6, 2008, on MBS and TBS channels. The second season also had the same number of episodes as the first.
On Lelouch’s birthday in December, a new anime series came out. The series named Code Geass: Z of the Recapture was announced on December 5, 2020. The anime seriesis part of a new 10-year plan of the Studio Sunrise.
Various sources have confirmed that Yoshimita Ohashi will return as the director with Noboru Kimura as the scriptwriter and designer Takahiro Kimura producing the character design. While the release date of the new anime series, Code Geass: Z of the Recapture, is not officially announced, it is expected to release in the fall of 2022, to the winter release in 2023.
Who will Voice the Japanese Version of Code Geass Season 3?
Lelouch vi Britannia is voiced by Jun Fukuyama and Sayaka Ohara with Yukana as CC, Takahiro Sakurai and Akeno Watanbe as Suzaku Kururug and Ami Koshimizu as Kallen Stadtfeld.
Who will Voice the English Version of Code Geass Season 3?
Johnny Yong Bosch and Michelle Ruff voices Lelouch in English with Kate Higgins as CC, Yuri Lowenthal and Laura Bailey as Suzaku Kururugi and Karen Strassman as Kallen Stadtfeld.
What is the Series All About? And All Characters?
A Sunrise studio production, Code Geass, is set in an imagined Orwellian world where the power is distributed among the three superpowers: the Holy Britannian Empire, the Chinese Federation, and the European Union (also called Europa United).
The story revolves around the Eleventh Prince of the Britannian Empire, Lelouch vi Britannia (or Lelouch Lamperouge), who is an outcast prince. Lelouch is the son of the Britannian Emperor Charles zi Britannia and Marianne vi Britannia and the brother of Nunnally vi Britannia.
Lelouch becomes furious with his father when he does not take any action after his mother’s murder which was so tragic that his sister loses her sight and ability to walk. The plot begins in the year 2010 when Lelouch and Nunnally are sent on a diplomatic mission to Japan as political pawns.
The Plot Of The Anime
Japan is attacked by robots that are known as ‘Knightmare Frames,’ starting an uncalled-for invasion. These robots obliterate the area, forcefully annexing it and naming it ‘Area 11’. Lelouch intends to fight the battle to get revenge against the wrong done.
Furthermore, he promises his friend Suzaku Kururugi to free Japan from tyrannical machinations. Lelouch is at Ashford Academy, Lelouch Lamperouge, and strategizes his way overthrowing the tyranny.
A mysterious girl called C.C. saves him from a hazardous situation when a Royal Britannian Guard. She also gives his Geass or the “Power of Kings,” which gives him the ability to command anyone he wants. After realizing the power bestowed upon him, Lelouch takes on a deadly journey as he masks himself as Zero to fulfill his vengeance against the Holy Britannian Empire.
First, however, he fights specific personal battles or mecha battles to save himself, throughout seasons, against the corrupting element of his new-gained power. Finally, he formed a radical ‘Black Knights’ group to free his empire.
As Lelouch goes deeper into his journey, various obstacles arise which deflect him or disembark him away from making his win. He faces Suzaku Kururugi and his half-sibling along the way, trying to keep up the war against the empire.
Code Geass Verse: The Expansion
Studio Sunrise has a lot in its domain right now and is expanding the Code Geass universe. Besides the upcoming Code Geass movie, it has also announced a mobile game called Code Geass: Genesis Re; CODE. Yoshimitsu Ohashi has assumed the role of the directorial position, and Ichiro Okouchi will be the screenwriter, replacing the script Noboru Kimura wrote for the upcoming movie.
Code Geass’s popularity is because of various endearing elements within the franchise. It includes multiple exciting science fiction elements, the protagonist is not a soft play but has extraordinary strategic skills, and the visuals make it up to the mark.
While the third season, is the new season. Not yet confirmed, you can keep track of the movie version of this hugely popular anime series. This essentially expands the Code Geass universe.
What to Expect in Code Geass Season 3?
The potential season 3 might portray new challenges for Nunnally and Suzaku in maintaining peace in the Britannia Empire. The makers can also bring Lelouch back or resurrect him in some form with CC’s help. He would be a good foe for the current empress and her bodyguard. All of this is just speculation, and there is a possibility that the makers might surprise anime lovers.
Is Lelouch Vi Britannia Alive in Code Geass Season 3?
Suzaku executed The last season of the Code Geass, Lelouch , he disguised into Zero according to the plan called Zero Requiem. He frees the world from his tyrannical rule. Nunnally vi Britannia becomes the Empress of the Holy Empire of Britannia at the end of the series. If a third season does happen, it is unlikely that Lelouch will return.
Many anime lovers were unsatisfied with the ending and many unresolved character arcs, which season 2 left viewers with. Instead, they wanted more resolutions to their favorite characters. The recently announced Code Geass: Z of the Recapture might revive and take a different route with Lelouch’s character.
Is Code Geass Over?
The original Code Geass series has only season 2. However, the distributor Studio Sunrise has produced and released Original Video Animation (OVA), movies. A spin-off that takes on different scenarios and alternate reality.
Code Geass OVA Release: The Miraculous Birthday
The picture drama The Code Geass: The Miraculous Birthday came out for mark Lelouch’s birthday. It was based on a live event that happened in the capital of Japan, Tokyo.
Code Geass OVA Release: Nunnally in Wonderland
An Original Video Animation (OVA) movie Code Geass: Nunnally in Wonderland came out on the website. Distributor Bandai Visual released the blu-ray on July 27, 2012. The blu-ray came with English subtitles and a picture book.
Code Geass Movies: Initiation, Transgression, and Glorification
A three-part anime movie came out on October 21, 2017. Then in February 10, 2018, and May 26, 2018. The movie tiles were— Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I- Initiation, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II- Transgression.The Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III- Glorification. These films presented ‘what if’ scenarios with different imagines storylines in an alternate timeline.
Code Geass Movie: Lelouch of the Resurrection
A sequel to the three-part film hit the screens on November 27, 2016. The direct sequel movie, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection, Code Geass film franchise,hit the theatres on February 9, 2019, in Japan.
This is the last one on the avatar list. After the new series came out, the movie re-released in the theatres in Japan on January 29, 2021, in 4D.
Code Geass Anime Spin-off— Akito the Exiled
A spin-off story set in the Code Geass show universe came out on December 5, 2009. The anime series Code Geass: Akito the Exiled came out on August 4, 2012. The OVA series has only five episodes which ran till February 6, 2016.
When was the Dubbed Version of Code Geass: Akito the Exiled Released?
The dubbed English version came out on April 10, 2017.
Who are the Creatives Behind Code Geass: Akito the Exiled?
Kazuki Akane was the series director, with Hiroshi Onogi as the scriptwriter.
Where to Watch Code Geass Season 3?
The fans can watch the series on Crunchyroll and Funimation with the dubbed version. They can also stream the series from Kiss Anime, Anime Ultima, and Anime Series for free.
Will Code Geass Season 3 be available on Netflix?
The anime is also available to stream on Netflix with the minimum required subscription of $9.99 per month.
Reviews of the Code Geass
The anime lovers gave the series a 8.7 IMDb with #118 position in Top Rated T.V. Surprisingly, 8.7 is the series rating on My Anime List, by anime fans. It is on rank #47 on Top Series with on #17 in Popularity.
The series has mixed reviews. With generally favorable reviews calling the series a ‘masterpiece,’ no words can describe the experience.
Accolades for the Code Geass
The series has 6 nominations, with all six wins under its belt. The most notable ones include The Best Anime TV Series Award at the Tokyo International Anime Fair in 2007 and 2009. The anime also won The Best TV Animation Award at the 12th Animation Kobe in 2007, with also winning The Most Popular Anime Award at the 29th Annual Anime Grand Prix by Animage in 2006.
