Code Geass: Akito the Exiled is a Japanese anime film series set in the Code Geass universe, taking place between the first and second seasons of the main television series. It follows Akito Hyuga and other members of a special military unit from the European front as they become involved in the larger conflict between the Holy Britannian Empire and its enemies. The series is known for its mecha action, political intrigue, and darker wartime tone.