Sunrise's Code Geass: Akito the Exiled - The Brightness Falls, the concluding chapter of the Akito the Exiled OVA series, is now streaming on Crunchyroll with English dub and subtitles. This installment continues the story of the W-0 unit as they navigate the brutal realities of war in Eastern Europe, facing both external enemies and internal strife.
The film delves into the squad's struggle for survival in Warsaw, highlighting their reliance on local aid while dealing with complications involving their military identification. Simultaneously, the narrative weaves in the machinations of Britannian advisor Julius Kingsley and his guard, Suzaku Kururugi, adding layers of political intrigue characteristic of the Code Geass franchise.
With a MAL score of 7.26, The Brightness Falls offers fans a chance to revisit the established mecha combat and political maneuvering that defined the original series, serving as a bridge between the events of the main Code Geass timeline. As a single-episode film, it provides a focused continuation of Akito's arc.
