What this is
Twenty years after Lelouch vi Britannia first declared rebellion, Code Geass is getting a major anniversary exhibition spanning two cities and two eras of the franchise. Held inside animate's flagship Ikebukuro store in Tokyo and the Osaka Nipponbashi Annex, the show covers both the original Lelouch of the Rebellion series and the newer Rozé of the Recapture, with newly commissioned artwork by character designers Yuriko Chiba and Shuichi Shimamura as the centrepiece. Commemorative goods and full exhibition details are being announced gradually via official channels.
Who should go
Code Geass fans, particularly those who followed the original series and want to see how the franchise has evolved into Rozé of the Recapture. Anime pilgrimage travellers timing a Tokyo or Osaka trip in autumn 2026 will find this a natural addition to their itinerary.
Good to know
Ticket pricing and purchasing details have not yet been announced — monitor the official Code Geass 20th anniversary website and official social media for updates, as information is being released sequentially. Both venues are located inside animate retail stores, which are cash-and-card friendly and well-staffed; foreign visitors should have no trouble navigating. The Tokyo venue on the 8th floor of animate Ikebukuro is a dedicated event gallery space used regularly for anime exhibitions, with a modest but well-presented layout typical of in-store anime shows. Commemorative goods will be sold at the venue, and popular items at animate exhibitions tend to sell out quickly — arriving at opening time on the first weekend is strongly recommended if you want specific merchandise. The Osaka leg follows about a month after Tokyo closes, giving fans in western Japan a separate opportunity without needing to travel.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.