Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

2006 • TMDB 8.4 • 2 seasons • 50 episodes • Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama • MBS

Where to Watch

In the US, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion streams on Crunchyroll (1 season) and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel (2 seasons). It is also available to buy on Apple TV Store (2 seasons). Availability checked against US listings on October 29, 2026.

Overview

Set in an alternate world where the Holy Britannian Empire has conquered Japan and renamed it Area 11, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion follows Lelouch Lamperouge, a brilliant exiled prince living in disguise as an ordinary student. When a chance encounter with the mysterious girl C.C. grants him the Geass — a power that compels absolute obedience from anyone who meets his gaze — Lelouch seizes the chance to strike back at the empire that destroyed his family. Donning the mask of Zero, he builds the Black Knights into a rebellion that shakes Britannia to its core, while his closest friend Suzaku fights for change from inside the imperial system. Blending mecha battles, political intrigue and chess-like strategy, the series never lets its hero off easily: every victory costs something, and every secret threatens someone he loves. Across two tightly plotted seasons, Lelouch’s war escalates toward one of anime’s most debated and unforgettable endings.

Main Cast

The main voice cast includes:

• Jun Fukuyama as Lelouch (50 episodes)
• Takahiro Sakurai as Suzaku (50 episodes)
• Yukana as C.C. (50 episodes)
• Ami Koshimizu as Kallen (50 episodes)
• Fumiko Orikasa as Shirley (25 episodes)
• Tetsu Shiratori as Lloyd (18 episodes)
• Kikuko Inoue as Cecile (17 episodes)
• Mitsuaki Madono as Ohgi (17 episodes)

Seasons Snapshot

• Season 1 (R1) — 25 episodes, premiered October 5, 2006
• Season 2 (R2) — 25 episodes, premiered April 6, 2008; finale “Re;” (2×25) aired September 28, 2008

TMDB also lists a 44-episode Specials collection, which is not counted in the 50-episode total above.

Why Watch Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion?

• An anti-hero genius at the center — Lelouch’s strategies are as thrilling as the mecha battles.
• A political thriller dressed as anime — empires, rebellion and moral gray areas throughout.
• The Lelouch–Suzaku rivalry — two friends pursuing justice from opposite sides.
• Plot twists that genuinely reframe everything you thought you knew.
• One of anime’s most talked-about finales.

Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube (Crunchyroll Dubs).