Movies like Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls (2015)
The best movies like Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls (2015) are Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2: The Wyvern Divided (2013), Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of Hatred (2015) and Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved Ones (2016). If Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls hooked you with its action and animation, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- Highest ratedEvangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)7.8/10 from 1,065 votes
- NewestCode Geass: Rozé of the Recapture - Act 1 (2024)Released 2024
- In JapaneseCode Geass: Akito the Exiled 2: The Wyvern Divided (2013)Also in Japanese
- Same seriesCode Geass: Akito the Exiled 2: The Wyvern Divided (2013)Code Geass: Akito the Exiled
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2: The Wyvern Divided (2013)
The war between Euro Britannia and the European Union continues. New orders are given to the W-0 Unit. To land in the middle of the enemy territory as a diversion. The pilots of the W-0 Unit consist only of the commanding officer, Leila, the only surviving Japanese from their last battle, Akito, and the three that escaped from the Eleven ghettos and lived in the underworld, Ryou, Yukiya, and Ayano. With everyone holding their respective expectations, the operation moves forward. On the other side in Euro Britannia, Shin, who made his benefactor commit suicide with the mysterious power of “Geass”, is appointed the leader of the Knights of St. Michael. As Shin steadily advances for the sake of his own ambition, he and his subordinates in the Ashura squad are given orders to deploy. The one that lives in order to fight, and the one that fights in order to live.
Why it matches: Same series: Code Geass: Akito the Exiled · both action & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCode Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of Hatred (2015)
While W-0 is away, Leila and the remaining crew at base find themselves surrounded by Britannian Knightmares. Piloting the Vercingetorix, Shin Hyuuga leads the enemy charge, having usurped the position of Grand Master in the Knights of St. Michael. With her core members unavailable, it's up to Leila to protect her comrades, but this may be much tougher than she realizes: a spy lurking among them is finally ready to reveal himself. Left with no choice but to surrender, Leila arranges a meeting with Shin in order to ensure the safety of her squad. But as negotiations begin to fall apart, Akito and an unexpected ally return in the nick of time to turn things around.
Why it matches: Same series: Code Geass: Akito the Exiled · both action & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCode Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved Ones (2016)
The Ark Fleet has been destroyed, and a significant number of the enemy's troops have been wiped out due to its crash landing. As the remaining forces of the Holy Order of Michael regroup in order to launch a final assault on Weiswolf Castle, the wZERO unit, along with their new ally Ashley Ashra, stand ready to intercept them. Meanwhile, with his Geass out of control, Shin moves to erase his younger brother's existence once and for all. But Akito, having promised Leila that he will come back alive, refuses to accept such a fate, and the two clash in their final battle.
Why it matches: Same series: Code Geass: Akito the Exiled · both action & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCode Geass: Akito the Exiled 1: The Wyvern Arrives (2012)
The side story takes place in 2017 a.t.b., between the rise of the “Black Knights” organization and the return of the supposedly "dead" Zero. The setting is in Europe, where the European Union (E.U.) allied nations are being invaded by the overwhelming forces of the Holy Britannian Empire. On the verge of defeat, the E.U. army forms a special unit known as “W-0″, of which a young pilot named Akito Hyuga is a member. Leila Malkal , a former Britannian Aristocrat comes to the E.U.'s aid, commanding the “Wyvern” Knightmare corps comprised of Japanese teenagers. They recklessly plunge into a battlefield, where the survival rate is extremely low, at about 5% only. They fight for their freedom and for a "home" to which they can return.
Why it matches: Same series: Code Geass: Akito the Exiled · both action & science fiction
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCode Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection (2019)
The story takes place several years after Lelouch's "Zero Requiem" plan. He gave up his life to save the world and protect the ones he loved. The day Lelouch vi Brittannia fell was the day this war-torn world found peace. Now, as his friends work to keep the peace, a terrorist attack could risk everything. Can the brilliant tactician outwit death and save them all? Or will Lelouch’s legacy fall here?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & science fiction
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCode Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II - Transgression (2018)
Having achieved miraculous victories in a series of battles against the Britannian Army, Lelouch Lamperouge has brought the Black Knights, his paramilitary organization, to a more powerful state than ever before. Nothing seems impossible for him when he utilizes his military strength, intellect, and Geass power of absolute obedience. However, obstacles in the face of the uprising never cease, putting Lelouch in a difficult predicament. Most worryingly, Kururugi Suzaku's combat prowess and the appearance of a mysterious child named V.V. threaten to put an end Lelouch's great rebellion.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both science fiction & animation
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation (2017)
The world is at war. Lelouch Lamperouge, an exiled prince, encounters a strange girl known as C.C., who gifts him with a great power. With this ability, Lelouch can get anyone to do as he wills. But the power of Geass: is it a blessing…or a curse?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both science fiction & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCode Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III - Glorification (2018)
With his spell of impressive successes seemingly behind him, Lelouch Lamperouge's hopes of destroying the Brittanian Empire presided over by his father are crumbling at an alarming rate. With his sister kidnapped, his former friend Suzaku ignoring his pleas for help, and his organisation The Black Knights losing their faith in him, the man behind Zero's mask is left with nowhere to turn.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both science fiction & animation
Majestic Prince: Genetic Awakening (2016)
The alien Wulgaru's last assault against humanity was foiled by the heroic actions of the genetically enhanced humans known as the Evolved Children in their advanced AHSMB battle armor, but now a new attack has been launched against Earth under an even deadlier champion, Diorna, created from the fusion of DNA from two Wulgaru Royals. Unfortunately, Izuru Hitachi, the leader of Team Rabbits who defeated the Wulgaru Royal Jiart, is still out of action and recovering, so the task of marshalling the Majestic Princes and stopping Diorna falls upon the unready shoulders of Toshikazu Asagi. Together with the remaining members of Team Rabbits and the recently created Team Fawn, it's up to Asagi to hold the line against the most ruthless adversary yet!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway (2021)
Twelve years after Char's rebellion, Hathaway Noa leads an insurgency against Earth Federation, but meeting an enemy officer and a mysterious woman alters his fate.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCode Geass: Rozé of the Recapture - Act 1 (2024)
A recap of Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture episodes 1–3, with new footage.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)
Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & science fiction
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Seiran 1 (2019)
In humanity's distant future, two interstellar states-the monarchic Galactic Empire and the democratic Free Planets Alliance-are embroiled in a never-ending war. The story focuses on the exploits of rivals Reinhard von Müsel and Yang Wen Li as they rise to power and fame in the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & science fiction
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012)
Fourteen years after Third Impact, Shinji Ikari awakens to a world he does not remember. He hasn't aged. Much of Earth is laid in ruins, NERV has been dismantled, and people who he once protected have turned against him. Befriending the enigmatic Kaworu Nagisa, Shinji continues the fight against the angels and realizes the fighting is far from over, even when it could be against his former allies. The characters' struggles continue amidst the battles against the angels and each other, spiraling down to what could inevitably be the end of the world.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & science fiction
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEvangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007)
After the Second Impact, Tokyo-3 is being attacked by giant monsters called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind. The child Shinji’s objective is to fight the Angels by piloting one of the mysterious Evangelion mecha units. A remake of the first six episodes of GAINAX’s famous 1996 anime series. The film was retitled “Evangelion: 1.01” for its DVD release and “Evangelion: 1.11” for a release with additional scenes.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & science fiction
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPromare (2019)
Galo and the Burning Rescue Fire Department face off against BURNISH, a group of mutants who are able to control and wield flames, and the fire disaster they have unleashed on Earth.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMartian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness (1998)
Two years have passed since the Great War. Akito and Yurika have vanished. The Jovians and the Earthlings have joined forces and Ruri is now captain of Nadesico B. As the popularity of Boson Jumping grows, a vast transportation network has been developed. Dubbed the Hisago Plan, this network of Chulip portals holds the answers to the mysteries behind Bose particles and their power. If those secrets should fall into the wrong hands, it could mean big trouble. And big trouble there is. A Martian splinter group has launched an offensive, leaving the United Forces befuddled and desperate. So much so, in fact, that the former crew of the Nadesico is called back to active duty for a special unsanctioned mission-to save us all. Does this menagerie of misfits have what it takes? Who will win the race for the Boson technology? And what the heck happened to Akito and Yurika?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & science fiction
Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova Cadenza- (2015)
The group of privateers known as the Blue Steel continues their mission to deliver blueprints of the Vibration Warhead Torpedo, a weapon that may turn the tides of war in their favor, to the United States. However, a new threat arises from their enemy, the overwhelming Fleet of Fog in the form of "The Student Council", a group of warships composed of the remaining Mental Models, the ships' humanoid avatars, who have yet to face the unpredictable captain of the Blue Steel, Gunzou Chihaya. As the Blue Steel gets closer to understanding the origins of the authority controlling the enemy, Iona's past reveals the beginning of the war and her reason for siding with humanity.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & science fiction
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Collision 1 (2022)
True enemies are uncovered in the continuation of Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & science fiction
Evangelion: Another Impact (Confidential) (2015)
Another time, another place. An activation test of a decisive weapon was underway. With its development and operational trials shrouded in complete secrecy, the Another Number - Unit Null, suddenly breaks free of human control and goes berserk. For what purpose was Another Number - Unit Null created? The story of an Evangelion's activation, rampage and howling in another world.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & animation
SSSS.DYNAZENON Grand Episode (2023)
High schooler Yomogi comes across Gauma, a strange drifter claiming to be a Kaiju User. Soon after, a Kaiju attacks, and Gauma summons the giant robot Dynazenon to fight it. Yomogi, his classmate Yume, and local NEET Koyomi are caught in the chaos and join as copilots. Together, they form the Gauma Team. But Kaiju Eugenicists, a secret society of teens with special powers, stand in their way.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative (2018)
U.C. 0097, one year after the opening of "Laplace's Box". Despite the revelation of the Universal Century Charter that acknowledges the existence and rights of Newtypes, the framework of the world has not been greatly altered. The conflict later dubbed the "Laplace Incident" is thought to have ended with the downfall of the Neo Zeon remnants known as the Sleeves. In its final battle, two full psycho-frame mobile suits displayed power beyond human understanding. The white unicorn and the black lion were sealed away to remove this danger from people's consciousness, and they should now be completely forgotten. However, the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03, which disappeared two years earlier, is now about to show itself in the Earth Sphere once more. A golden phoenix… named Phenex.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & science fiction
The Irregular at Magic High School: The Girl Who Summons the Stars (2017)
In the story, the seasons have changed and it will soon be the second spring. Tatsuya and Miyuki have finished their first year at First Magic High School and are on their spring break. The two go to their villa on the Ogasawara Island archipelago. After only a small moment of peace a lone young woman named Kokoa appears before them. She has abandoned the Naval base and she tells Tatsuya her one wish.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both science fiction & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNeppuu Kairiku Bushi Road (2013)
An asteroid collision brought with it a deadly menace known as "Shinobi." Faced with destruction, humanity retreated to land reclaimed from the sea. The one ray of hope is a device that can fight the Shinbo called "The Mechanical Divine General." Ame, the princess of the refugees, and Suō, who carries the blood of the Yagyū family, must awaken its power in order to save the world.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² (1998)
A highly experimental film presenting a story out of chronological order taking place 15 years after a near-apocalyptic catastrophe, about four traumatized 14 year olds who are tasked with piloting massive humanoid decisive weapons called Evangelion, the psychologically maladjusted adults who handle and command them, and the events and forces that affect them or which they take part in as they engage massive hostile invaders known as "Angels."
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & science fiction
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars (2009)
Seven years have passed after the battle of Teppelin... Humans have since reclaimed the surface of the earth and enjoy an unprecedented period of peace and prosperity. However, humanity's increasing population growth triggers the sudden emergence of an unknown, powerful enemy. The fearsome, manipulative power of the mysterious Anti-Spiral proves too overwhelming for humans to even fight back. When everyone becomes desperate and loses hope, Team Dai-Gurren members reunite to stand up once again!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & science fiction
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMacross: Do You Remember Love? (1984)
It is A.D. 2009 and the human race is caught in a war between giant humanoids, male Zentrans and female Meltrans. Returning from the edge of our solar system after making a space fold, the SDF-1 Macross makes the long journey back to Earth with survivors of South Ataria Island.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPatlabor 2: The Movie (1993)
A Japanese police unit who use giant anthropomorphic robots (called Labors) is caught up in a political struggle between the civilian authorities and the military when a terrorist act is blamed on an Air Force jet. With the aid of a government agent, the team gets close to a terrorist leader to stop things from going out of control when after the military is impelled to impose martial law.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End (2008)
Simon and Kamina live in an underground city monitored by the village chief. When Simon stumbles upon an artifact and beastmen invade from the surface, Simon and Kamina rebel against them.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPatlabor WXIII the Movie (2002)
Set in the year 2000, when the level of Labor accidents begin to escalate around Tokyo Bay, police detectives Kusumi and Hata are assigned to investigate. What they discover leads to a series of government cover-ups, conspiracy concerning a new biological weapon entitled WXIII-Wasted Thirteen and a tragic, personal connection to Hata. The only hope to stop this threat is to cooperate with the military and lead WXIII into a showdown with the Labors of Special Vehicle Division 2.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & animation
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What are the best movies like Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls?
The closest matches to Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls are Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2: The Wyvern Divided (2013), Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of Hatred (2015) and Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved Ones (2016). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls?
People who watched Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls most often go on to Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection (2019), Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II - Transgression (2018) and Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation (2017).
What is the highest-rated movie like Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls?
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009), rated 7.8/10 by 1,065 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls?
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture - Act 1 (2024) is the most recent release on this list.
Is Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls part of a series?
Yes. It belongs to Code Geass: Akito the Exiled, which includes Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2: The Wyvern Divided (2013), Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of Hatred (2015), Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved Ones (2016) and Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1: The Wyvern Arrives (2012).
Are there Japanese movies like Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls?
Yes: Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2: The Wyvern Divided (2013), Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of Hatred (2015) and Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved Ones (2016).
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