Code Geass: Akito the Exiled - The Wyvern Divided

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled - The Wyvern Divided was released in 2013 as the first installment in a five-part original video animation series produced by Sunrise. This project was conceived to expand the narrative universe of the popular Code Geass franchise, shifting the focus from the original series' protagonists to a new cast stationed in the European Union during the same timeline. Directed by Kazuki Akane, the series aimed to maintain the high-stakes political intrigue and intense mecha combat that fans of the franchise expected while introducing a distinct visual style characterized by more fluid, cinematic animation.

The production of the series was noted for its departure from the aesthetic of the original television anime, opting for designs by CLAMP for the characters and Akira Yasuda for the Knightmare Frames. The creative intent was to emphasize the brutal reality of war and the tactical nature of the battles within the European theater of the conflict. Upon its release, the film was received as a technically ambitious effort that showcased the evolution of Sunrise's CGI integration within the mecha genre, marking a significant entry for viewers interested in the broader lore of the Code Geass world.