Gate
GATE: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri
What is Gate?
Gate is a military fantasy series that aired during Summer 2015 as a twelve-episode TV season. The story begins with an inexplicable portal opening in Tokyo's Ginza district, unleashing fantasy creatures and medieval warriors into modern Japan. The resulting catastrophe, called the Ginza Incident, prompts the Japanese Self-Defense Forces to send soldiers through the gate to explore and defend against the alternate world beyond.
The series follows Youji, an otaku soldier leading a small unit into this dangerous new realm. What sets Gate apart is its blend of contemporary military tactics with classic fantasy elements—the protagonists must navigate a world of dragons, elves, and medieval villages using modern strategy and equipment. Along the way, they encounter an elf survivor fleeing a dragon attack who becomes integral to their journey.
This show appeals to fans of action-adventure series who enjoy the contrast between realistic military procedures and fantastical worlds. The combination of earnest world-building and fish-out-of-water scenarios creates a unique take on the portal fantasy concept. Gate concluded its run with a complete twelve-episode arc, making it a finished series ready to watch in full.
The military fantasy series begins when a gate appears in Tokyo's Ginza district sometime in the 21st century. From the gate pours out monsters, knights from middle-age Europe, and other fantasy-like beings, and they kill many of the citizens of Tokyo. This event is known as the Ginza Incident. The government sends a small group of soldiers from the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (a replacement for Japan's military) to the alternate world beyond the gate. Led by otaku soldier Youji, they find that the villages in the world are being attacked by a dragon. An elf girl who is a survivor from the dragon's rampage joins the group in their travels across the dangerous new world. (Source: Anime News Network)
Episode Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the latest episode of Gate?
- The most recent episode is Episode 12, which aired on September 18, 2015.
- How many episodes does Gate have?
- Gate has 12 episodes.
- When did Gate come out?
- Gate premiered on July 4, 2015.
- Is Gate finished?
- Gate has finished airing and every episode has been released.