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Code Geass Returns in 2027 as New TV Anime: Star Chaser Aspal — First Trailer Drops

Bandai Namco Filmworks released a teaser confirming Code Geass Star Chaser Aspal will premiere in 2027 as a full TV series. The trailer suggests a visual and narrative shift from earlier entries; key staff and unanswered plot links to the original series were revealed.

Code Geass Returning in 2027 With Brand-New Anime – Watch First Trailer

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Production credits include director Kazuya Nomura and series writer Mado Nozaki, with Rolua on character designs and Yoshi. designing key mecha.

Trailer and announcements indicate a noticeably different visual direction and an unclear connection to the original Lelouch-centered story.

The series is part of Code Geass' 20th anniversary slate, which has already included musicals and crossover projects.

  • Format and timing: Star Chaser Aspal is explicitly announced as a television series planned for 2027. A concrete premiere date or seasonal window has not been released.
  • Creative team: Kazuya Nomura is directing. Mado Nozaki is handling the series scripts. Rolua is responsible for character designs. Yoshi. is credited with designing the Agarmatha (an apparent mecha or major vehicle). Junbun Lin oversees special effects, and Ichinogi designed the new title art.

What the trailer and announcement do not say

  • Story specifics: The announcement did not reveal plot details, main cast, or how the new series connects to Lelouch's timeline, if at all.
  • Release specifics: No exact premiere date, episode count, or broadcast network/streamer has been named.

Code Geass first appeared in 2006 with Lelouch of the Rebellion. Since then the franchise has returned in various forms, including feature films, stage musicals, and crossovers. Recent revival projects have tended to explore new generations of characters and different narrative threads rather than continuing Lelouch's original arc directly. The new series appears to continue that trend, though connection to prior entries remains unspecified.

  • Official premiere date and broadcast details.
  • Cast announcements and character roles to clarify whether the story links to existing continuity or introduces a separate timeline or setting.
  • Additional visuals or trailers that expand on the Agarmatha design, animation studio credit, and tone.

This is the first confirmed full TV series entry for the franchise in this recent wave of revival projects. For viewers tracking continuity, the lack of explicit ties to Lelouch raises questions about whether Star Chaser Aspal will be a direct sequel, a side story, or a new continuity built around the Geass concept. The involvement of recognized staff such as Kazuya Nomura and Mado Nozaki gives a clearer sense of the creative direction, even while story details remain scarce.

Code Geass Star Chaser Aspal is a confirmed 2027 TV series and part of the 20th anniversary slate. The teaser establishes a distinct visual approach and lists core staff, but key items — including plot, cast, and a premiere date — remain unrevealed. Expect further updates as Bandai Namco Filmworks shares additional trailers and production information.

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