It was announced on December 7 that multiple new projects for the anime series Code Geass, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, are currently in production. The news was revealed during the "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion & Code Geass: Reclaiming Rose Special Birthday Screening" held at Shinjuku’s BALTO 9 theater on the same day.

This annual event, held on December 5 to celebrate Lelouch’s birthday, featured appearances by Jun Fukuyama (voice of Lelouch), producer Kojiro Taniguchi, and Kohei Amasaki, who portrays Rose in the latest installment, Code Geass: Reclaiming Rose.

The Code Geass series first aired as a 25-episode TV anime titled Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion in 2006, followed by its sequel Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 in 2008. The franchise has since expanded with several theatrical anime films, spin-offs, manga adaptations, live events, and even stage plays. In 2017, the series ranked seventh in NHK’s "Best Anime 100," a viewer-voted poll of roughly 10,000 Japanese anime titles, cementing its status as a hallmark of 2000s anime culture.

The event featured the consecutive screenings of *Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Stage 1 “The Day a New Demon Was Born,” Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Turn 1 “The Day a Demon Awakens,” and the first episode of Code Geass: Reclaiming Rose, titled “Melting Snow.” The screenings were followed by a lively discussion among the three panelists.

Fukuyama’s comments brought laughs from the audience as he reminisced about the previous year’s event when details about Code Geass: Reclaiming Rose were still under wraps. "I never said I wasn’t appearing," Fukuyama quipped, emphasizing that he didn’t tell any outright lies about his involvement. Amasaki humorously admitted, “As for me, I did lie,” reflecting on the secrecy surrounding the project.

Taniguchi shared anecdotes about R2, revealing that the initial concepts included scenarios like Lelouch giving commands from a prison cell or defeating Emperor Charles zi Britannia. These plans shifted dramatically when the broadcast time moved from late-night to evening, requiring a storyline accessible to new viewers. Fukuyama recalled being misled during production, with staff joking about making Lelouch a “school pirate.”

Amasaki, who was a high schooler when the series first aired, fondly remembered the thrill of experiencing *Code Geass* for the first time: “The plot was so stimulating to my fresh, young mind that I couldn’t stop watching.”

During the discussion about voice acting, Fukuyama revealed an unexpected outcome of portraying Lelouch. "I lowered my voice to its maximum and shouted so much over the two years of R2 that my neck grew 4 cm thicker!" The intense physical demands of voice acting led him to reconsider the importance of physical conditioning for the craft.

Fukuyama expressed gratitude for the opportunity to portray Lelouch, which opened new paths in his career: "The strong image people associate with Lelouch is a gift that came from exploring roles outside my usual repertoire of young men and teenagers."

Producer Taniguchi announced two major updates during the event’s photo session. First, multiple new projects in the Code Geass series are actively being developed. Second, a consecutive screening event featuring all 13 theatrical films from the franchise is scheduled to take place.

Reflecting on the event, Amasaki said, “I’m honored to be part of this ongoing series. At the stage greeting for the final act of Code Geass: Reclaiming Rose, I used a Geass on Producer Taniguchi, asking for a sequel. I hope to bring the stories of Rose and Sakuya to everyone again. Please continue supporting us!”

Fukuyama concluded the talk show with a message that left fans eagerly anticipating the future of the franchise: “With the exciting news of new projects in preparation, I’m confident the series will continue to stimulate your minds.”

Source : ORICON NEWS