Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture

Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture (コードギアス 奪還のロゼ) is a 2024 Japanese four-part animated science fantasy action film series directed by Yoshimitsu Ohashi and written by Noboru Kimura from co-original story conceived by Gorō Taniguchi and Ichirō Ōkouchi; the four-part film series is based on the Code Geass franchise by Sunrise, whom also produced the films. Distributed by Showgate, Rozé of the Recapture is a sequel to Code Geass Lelouch of the Re;surrection (2019), which itself takes place in an alternate continuity established in the three-part compilation film: Initiation, Transgression and Glorification (2017–18). Set in the Neo-Britannian Empire on former Hokkaido, the two mercenary brothers named Rozé (Kōhei Amasaki) and Ash (Makoto Furukawa) are tasked to rescue Hokkaido princess named Sakuya (Reina Ueda). Rozé of the Recapture was released in 2024, with the first film on May 10, the second film on June 7, the third film on July 5, and the final film on August 2.

Rozé of the Recapture released internationally on Disney+ via Hulu and Star content hub in a 12-episode television series format beginning on June 21, 2024.

Plot
In a Neo-Britannian Empire located in former Hokkaido, two mercenary brothers named Ash and Rozé embark on a quest to rescue former Hokkaido princess named Sakuya.

Episodes
Note: Each film act is divided into three parts (episodes), which later stream internationally in a television series format as an ONA.

Production
In December 2020, it was announced that a new anime project for Code Geass franchise was green-lit, with Yoshimitsu Ohashi directing the series at Sunrise, with Noboru Kimura providing the screenplay from an original story by co-creators Gorō Taniguchi and Ichirō Ōkouchi, Takahiro Kimura co-designing the characters with Shuichi Shimamura from original character concept by manga artist group CLAMP, and music composed by Kenji Kawai. In December 2023, it was announced that it will be a four-part film project, and Kōhei Amasaki and Makoto Furukawa was cast as Rozé and Ash respectively. In March and April 2024, more cast members were announced.

The opening theme song is "Running in My Head" performed by Miyavi, while the ending theme song is "Rozé (prod. TeddyLoid)" performed by Hikari Mitsushima.

Box office
The first film failed to reach top 10 in the Japanese box office in its first week. The third film debuted at number 7 in its opening weekend.

Critical reception
Richard Eisenbeis of Anime News Network gave the first film an A- rating, and stated "Not only does it give us an excellent main character in Rozé (someone who feels both similar to and distinct from our previous protagonists), but also a true Code Geass story without undercutting what came before." For the second film, he gave a B+ rating, and stated "Outside of the big battle, the rest of this part of the anime spends time on intrigue rather than action."