The forthcoming stage musical of Code Geass is a calculated play in a broader franchise revival and live-experience pivot. Anime live-theater adaptations, sometimes referred to as "2.5D musicals," have grown to be a thriving subsector. The stage musical production aligning with the anniversary release shows that the franchise is aiming for a large-scale, well-funded theatrical performance, rather than merely a nostalgic staging to revive the Code Geass IP.