Code Geass: Akito the Exiled

"Code Geass: Akito the Exiled" (Japanese: コードギアス 亡国のアキト, Kōdo Giasu: Bōkoku no Akito) is an original video animation (OVA) series and spin-off to the "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion" anime. Created by Sunrise and directed by Kazuki Akane, it is set in Europe in 2017 between the two seasons of the main series. The story revolves around Akito Hyuga, a young soldier in the European Army, and Leila Malcal, a former Britannian noble, both of whom are affected by a power known as Geass. The series follows the special unit 'W-0', comprised of E.U. reservists and Japanese teenagers, as they fight against the Britannian Empire's invasion of Europe. The OVA series is notable for using 3D animation for the Knightmare Frames. Originally released in theaters, the series later received Blu-ray releases. While commercially successful, reviews were mixed, but praised character-driven plots for how Akito and Leila developed their characters during war.