The Fandom Post enjoyed how in "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection", Suzaku is still Lelouch's best friend. Meanwhile, "Anime News Network" noted that the film explored Lelouch's consequences in regards to the series' finale with Suzaku and C.C. being the only ones who took his side. On the other hand, Kotaku criticized Suzaku and Lelouch's role in the OVAs "Akito the Exiled" due to their lack of relevance while making the former angst for having the job of bodyguarding Lelouch during the time he hated him following the events of the first season.