Code Geass Celebrates 20th Anniversary with New Anime, Stage Plays, and Manga Crossover

December 7, 2025
Code Geass Celebrates 20th Anniversary with New Anime, Stage Plays, and Manga Crossover
  • At the time of the report, additional specifics beyond the creative teams and visuals had not been disclosed.

  • Code Geass: Hoshioi no Aspar introduces a wholly new creative lineup led by Nomura, with Nozaki handling series composition and Rola designing characters.

  • Code Geass marks its 20th anniversary in 2026 with a slate of new projects, including a brand-new anime titled Code Geass: Hoshioi no Aspar and the confirmation that Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture will air on TV starting mid-2026.

  • A comprehensive 20th-anniversary slate includes a musical stage play, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Seido ni Jyunzuru Kishi 2, set for Osaka in late January and Tokyo at the end of January into February, plus an anniversary exhibition in Tokyo in September and in Osaka in November 2026.

  • The anniversary package also features a manga crossover with Mobile Suit Gundam Wing by Tomofumi Ogasawara, a new stage play titled Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – A Knight Who Follows His Beliefs 2, and a fall 2026 20th-anniversary exhibition.

  • Release format and exact premiere date for some projects remain unconfirmed, with possibilities including TV series, OVA, or feature film to be revealed later.

  • Aspar’s team includes director Kazuya Nomura, series composer Madoka Nozaki, character designer Rola, and Agarmatha designer Yoshi, signaling a reimagined chapter in the Code Geass world.

  • Rozé of the Recapture will receive a 12-episode television broadcast with cast including Kohei Amasaki, Makoto Furukawa, and Reina Ueda, while Kenji Kawai returns for music and MIYAVI and Hikari Mitsushima contribute opening/ending themes; further details are pending.

  • The celebration is ongoing and more staff and information are expected to be announced in coming months as the 20th-anniversary events unfold.

  • A new illustrated drama series, eCode Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Ashford Academy Student Council Channel TUBE!e, will debut on December 15, presented as if run by Lelouch and the student council.

  • Contextual history covers Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006), the 2017–2018 theatrical trilogy, Lelouch of the Resurrection (2019), Akito the Exiled (2012), and the 2024 Rose of the Recapture release and Disney+ distribution.

  • In celebration, all 50 episodes of Lelouch of the Rebellion will be freely available on the franchise’s YouTube channel starting December 28, with a scheduled weekend relaunch of episodes through early January 2026.

  • From December 28, 2025, episodes will air twice daily on weekends at 9 p.m. Japan time for ten days, with international availability details to follow.

  • Rozé of the Recapture will broadcast on Japanese TV in July after its Disney+ streaming run, with broadcast specifics to be announced.

  • Production for Code Geass: Aspar, the Star Chaser, has been confirmed.

  • A collaboration with Mobile Suit Gundam Wing to honor its 30th anniversary includes a developing manga by Tomofumi Ogasawara, expanding the Code Geass universe.

  • The Gundam Wing crossover project is a collaboration manga that reinterprets elements of both franchises.

  • Together, these announcements form a broad 20th-anniversary push spanning anime, manga crossovers, stage productions, and free streaming to broaden the franchise’s reach.

  • The announcements emphasize coordinated media projects across TV, film, stage, and online platforms as part of the anniversary strategy.

  • The official reveal at the Code Geass Project: To 20th event on December 7, 2025, confirmed Hoshioi no Aspar with its core staff and visual language.

  • The series is in production, but specifics about its storyline remain under wraps.

  • Director Kazuya Nomura, known for Run with the Wind and Moriarty the Patriot, is at the helm of the new project.

  • An anniversary exhibition is planned for Tokyo in September and Osaka in November 2026, alongside an expanded merch lineup including new figures and kits.

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