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Code Geass:
Rozé of the Recapture
コードギアス 奪還のロゼ
(Kōdo Giasu: Dakkan no Rozé)
Genre
Created bySunrise
Anime film series
Directed byYoshimitsu Ohashi
Produced by
  • Hiroshi Morotomi
  • Yoshitaka Kawaguchi
  • Takuo Minegishi
  • Atsushi Yukawa
Written byNoboru Kimura
Music byKenji Kawai
StudioSunrise
Released
  • May 10, 2024 (2024-05-10)
  • August 2, 2024 (2024-08-02)
Runtime74 minutes (Part 1)[1]
Films4 (List of films)
Original net animation
Licensed byDisney Platform Distribution[a]
Released June 21, 2024 (2024-06-21) – present
Episodes12 (List of episodes)
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Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture (Japanese: コードギアス 奪還のロゼ, Hepburn: Kōdo Giasu: Dakkan no Roze) is a 2024 Japanese four-part animated science fantasy action film (sometimes referred to as OVAs) directed by Yoshimitsu Ohashi and written by Noboru Kimura from co-original story concieved by Gorō Taniguchi and Ichirō Ōkouchi; the four-part film 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),[2] and is set in the Neo-Britannian Empire on former Hokkaido, as the two mercenary brothers named Rozé and Ash are tasked to rescue Hokkaido princess named Sakuya.[3] The four-part film stars the voices of Kōhei Amasaki and Makoto Furukawa. 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.[4]

Rozé of the Recapture is set to release internationally on Disney+ streaming service's Star brand as a 12-episode series format on June 21, 2024.[5][6]

Plot[edit]

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.

List of films[edit]

The four-part film was released in theaters in Japan 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.[4] It will also release as a 12-episode series format on Disney+ streaming service internationally under their Star brand weekly on June 21, 2024,[5] with each films separated into three episodes.[6]

Film no.Episodes No.TitleOriginal release[4]English release[6]
11–3"Act 1"
Transliteration: "Dai Ichi Maku" (Japanese: 第1幕)
May 10, 2024 (2024-05-10)June 21, 2024 (2024-06-21)
24–6"Act 2"
Transliteration: "Dai Ni Maku" (Japanese: 第2幕)
June 7, 2024 (2024-06-07)TBA
37–9"Act 3"
Transliteration: "Dai San Maku" (Japanese: 第3幕)
July 5, 2024 (2024-07-05)TBA
410–12"Act 4"
Transliteration: "Dai Yōn Maku" (Japanese: 第4幕)
August 2, 2024 (2024-08-02)TBA

Voice cast[edit]

Character Japanese voice cast[4][7]
Rozé Kōhei Amasaki
Ash Makoto Furukawa
Sakuya Reina Ueda
Chalice Kana Ichinose
Nolan Hiroki Yasumoto
Catherine Nao Tōyama
Nala Yumi Uchiyama
Stanley Daisuke Hirakawa
Walter Yasuyuki Kase
Divock Masaaki Mizunaka
Kristoff Hiroyuki Yoshino
Heath Ryōta Ōsaka
Arnold Soma Saito
Greed Hirofumi Nojima
Gran Yuki Ono
Kensei Kuroto Takaya Kuroda
Isao Munobe Katsuyuki Konishi
Haruka Rutaka Miyu Tomita
Tomōmi Oda Shoya Chiba
Shota Munemori Taito Ban
Yoko Araki Riho Sugiyama
Yuri Sano Anzu Haruno
Sarashino Tomi Hayato Fujii

Production[edit]

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.[8] 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.[9][10] In March and April of 2024, more cast members were announced.[4][7]

The opening theme song is "Running in My Head" by Miyavi,[9] and the ending theme is "Rozé (prod.TeddyLoid)" (「ロゼ(Prod.TeddyLoid)」) by Hikari Mitsushima.[11]

Reception[edit]

Box office[edit]

The first film did not reach the top 10 in the Japanese box office in its first week.[12]

Critical reception[edit]

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."[13]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Released through Disney+ streaming service's Star brand.

References[edit]

  1. ^ コードギアス 奪還のロゼ 第1幕 [Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture -Act I-]. eiga.com (in Japanese). May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Valentine, Evan (May 10, 2024). "Code Geass: Roze of The Recapture Releases New Trailer". CBR. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Maddie P (May 10, 2024). "'Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture': Release Date, Cast, and Everything We Know So Far". Collider. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e Cayanan, Joanna (March 23, 2024). "Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Anime's 1st Trailer Reveals More Cast, May 10-August 2 Opening Dates". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Dempsey, Liam (March 22, 2024). "Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Anime Reveals Release Dates, Visual and Trailer". Crunchyroll. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c Dempsey, Liam (May 23, 2024). "Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Anime Announces Global Streaming Date". Crunchyroll. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Dempsey, Liam (April 10, 2024). "Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Anime Reveals New Key Visual, More Cast". Crunchyroll. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  8. ^ Loo, Egan (December 5, 2020). "Code Geass Franchise Gets New Anime Series, Smartphone Game". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  9. ^ a b Dempsey, Liam (December 18, 2023). "Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Anime Reveals First Trailer, May 2024 Release". Crunchyroll. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  10. ^ "「コードギアス」新作「奪還のロゼ」2024年5月に上映開始 兄弟役に天崎滉平、古川慎". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  11. ^ "「コードギアス」新作の公開は5月から 予告映像や追加キャスト13人、ED主題歌も発表". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  12. ^ Hazra, Adriana (May 16, 2024). "27th Detective Conan Film Stays at #1, Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Road to the Top Opens at #6". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  13. ^ Eisenbeis, Richard (May 10, 2024). ""Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Part 1" Anime Film Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 10, 2024.

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