New 'Code Geass' Anime Gets Official Art and a Release Date

Bandai Namco Filmworks has released the first promotional art (below) for CODE GEASS: Star Chaser Aspal, the new anime in the Code Geass franchise, scheduled to premiere in 2027. The announcement is part of the franchise's 20th-anniversary celebrations.

The story takes place in the year 606 of the Kōreki era, a period marked by the authoritarian rule of the Roman Empire and constant conflicts with neighboring nations. In this setting, Aspal, a young enslaved man living in the imperial city of Neapolis, meets Zoe, a mysterious woman who possesses only a head, without a body. Their encounter sets in motion a new plot within the franchise's universe.

The series is directed by Kazuya Nomura , with a screenplay by Mado Nozaki. Character design is by Rolua, while Yoshi develops the visual design of the Agalmata, new machines that replace the traditional Knightmare Frames.

The animation is produced by studio SUNRISE, which is also responsible for the planning and original creation of the project. The confirmed cast includes Ivan Shibata as Aspal and Hibiku Yamamura as Zoe.