Funimation Licenses “Code Geass” Compilation Anime Films

One of Funimation’s new licenses revealed during this weekend’s Anime Boston was the trilogy of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion compilation anime films. Sunrise announced Funimation’s license at its panel, with more details about the release to follow in the future.

If you missed the latest post a few days ago, the film series’ official website recently shared a new key visual and a pair of 30-second teasers for the third and final part, “Oudou” (“Royal Path”). The trio of features cover all 50 episodes of the TV anime with the addition of new scenes and some re-recorded lines from the cast members. 

For those unfamiliar with Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, the series was created by Sunrise, with character designs provided my manga collective CLAMP. Set in an alternate world, the series follows Lelouch vi Britannia who decides to bring the Britannia Empire down when he receives the power of the Geass, which allows him to exert his will over others. The anime series ran for 50 episodes from 2006 to 2008. The series was licensed for an English language broadcast by Bandai, and was aired on Adult Swim in 2007.

Via Anime News Network