DVD Releases
The DVD releases of the series are distributed in Japan by Bandai Visual, with a total of nine volumes scheduled to be released.
An official fandisk DVD release, entitled Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion DVD Magazine, was published in Japan by Bandai Visual across two volumes (with each volume detailing half of the first season). Volume 1 was released on December 21, 2007, and volume 2 was released on January 25, 2008. Volume 1, pertaining to episodes 1-12, contained several special features and extras, including a promo to the second season, video recordings of the Hangyaku Nikki internet radio broadcasts, two new audio dramas, a collection of best phrases from the series' characters, new next episode previews categorized by the characters, and an encyclopedia of the terms used in the series by director and co-creator Gorō Taniguchi.
| DVD Volume | Episodes | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | January 27, 2007 (2007-01-27) |
| The first volume of the series contains the first episode and has a running time of 25 minutes, presented in 16:9 aspect ratio and Japanese Dolby Digital audio. It includes audio commentaries by Jun Fukuyama, Yukana, Gorō Taniguchi and Ichirō Ōkouchi. The release also contains numerous bonus features, including a picture drama detailing Lelouch's childhood, the 30-minute preview to the series, Code Geass: Emergency Navi News and other extras, including original character sketches by Clamp, 10 illustrations featuring original art from the ending theme and a special CD containing the internet radio broadcast. | ||
| 2 | 2-4 | February 23, 2007 (2007-02-23) |
| The second volume of the series contains episodes 2 to 4 and has a running time of 75 minutes, presented in 16:9 aspect ratio and Japanese Dolby Digital audio. It includes audio commentaries by Jun Fukuyama, Ami Koshimizu, Ken Narita and producer Yoshitaka Kawaguchi. The release also contains a picture drama, Stage 3.25, set shortly after episode 3, which features a conversation between the female members of Ashford Academy's student council, and numerous other bonus features and extras, including a special series of cover illustrations. | ||
| 3 | 5-7 | March 23, 2007 (2007-03-23) |
| The third volume of the series contains episodes 5 to 7 and has a running time of 75 minutes, presented in 16:9 aspect ratio and Japanese Dolby Digital audio. It includes audio commentaries by Jun Fukuyama, Yukana, Gorō Taniguchi and Ichirō Ōkouchi. The release also contains a picture drama, Stage 6.75, set after episode 6, which features a conversation between Suzaku and Rivalz about Suzaku's past prior to joining Ashford Academy, and numerous other bonus features and extras, including a special original handkerchief. | ||
| 4 | 8-10 | April 25, 2007 (2007-04-25) |
| The fourth volume of the series contains episodes 8 to 10 and has a running time of 100 minutes, presented in 16:9 aspect ratio and Japanese Dolby Digital audio. It includes audio commentaries by Jun Fukuyama, Mitsuaki Madono, Kazunari Tanaka and Yoshitaka Kawaguchi. The volume also features the first volume of a special short manga based on the series by Clamp. The release also contains a picture drama, Stage 9.75, set after episode 9, which features a conversation between Lelouch, Nunnally and Sayoko, the television recap episode 8.5 and numerous other bonus features and extras. | ||
| 5 | 11-13 | May 25, 2007 (2007-05-25) |
| The fifth volume of the series contains episodes 11 to 13 and has a running time of 75 minutes, presented in 16:9 aspect ratio and Japanese Dolby Digital audio. It includes audio commentaries by Jun Fukuyama, Yukana, animators Yuriko Chiba and Eiji Nakata and associate director Kazuya Murata. The release also contains a picture drama, Stage 4.33, set after episode 4, which features a conversation between Jeremiah and Viletta regarding Jeremiah's past, and creditless versions of the first ending theme (episodes 1-12) and second version of the first opening theme (which was used in episodes 9-12), and numerous other features and extras, including five illustrations featuring the ending theme's original art. | ||
| 6 | 14-16 | June 22, 2007 (2007-06-22) |
| The sixth volume of the series contains episodes 14 to 16 and has a running time of 75 minutes, presented in 16:9 aspect ratio and Japanese Dolby Digital audio. It includes audio commentaries by Jun Fukuyama, Fumiko Orikasa, Gorō Taniguchi and Seiichi Nakatani. The release also contains a picture drama, Stage 8.75, set after episode 8, which is set at a beach resort and features each of the characters wearing swimwear, and numerous other bonus features and extras, including a creditless version of the first version of the second opening theme (which was featured in episodes 13-17). | ||
| 7 | 17-19 | July 27, 2007 (2007-07-27) |
| The seventh volume of the series contains episodes 17 to 19 and has a running time of 100 minutes, presented in 16:9 aspect ratio and Japanese Dolby Digital audio. It includes audio commentaries by Jun Fukuyama, Takahiro Sakurai, Ami Koshimizu, Hiroyuki Yoshino and Takahiro Kimura. The release also contains a picture drama, Stage 9.33, and numerous other bonus features and extras, including original character sketches by Clamp and the second volume of the special short manga by Clamp, and also includes the television recap episode stage 17.5. | ||
| 8 | 20-22 | August 24, 2007 (2007-08-24) |
| The eighth volume of the series contains episodes 20 to 22 and has a running time of 75 minutes, presented in 16:9 aspect ratio and Japanese Dolby Digital audio. It includes audio commentaries by Jun Fukuyama, Takahiro Sakurai, Yukana and producer Atsushi Yukawa, and also includes creditless versions of the second opening theme, as well as special illustrations. The release also contains a picture drama, entitled Stage 22.25: Shiawase no Jidai, detailing Lelouch and Nunnally's childhood. | ||
| 9 | 23-25 | September 25, 2007 (2007-09-25) |
| The ninth and final volume of the first series contains episodes 23 to 25 and has a running time of 100 minutes, presented in 16:9 aspect ratio and Japanese Dolby Digital audio. It includes audio commentaries by Jun Fukuyama, Takahiro Sakurai, Ami Koshimizu and Yukana. The release also contains a picture drama, Stage 23.95, and numerous other bonus features and extras. The box art was illustrated by CLAMP. |
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