The Best Episodes of Gate Season 1

A mysterious “gate” appears in Tokyo releasing mythical creatures that wreak havoc. Itami, who is part of a special JSDF unit, helps with evacuations.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

In the “Special Region,” JSDF is able to push back the enemy army. Itami joins a recon team aimed at forming a friendly relationship with the locals.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

Itami's 3rd Recon Unit saves an elf from a village attacked by the Fire Dragon. The villagers of Coda decide to flee to safety

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

The 3rd Recon Unit returns to base with the refugees. Tuka, Lelei and Rory use this time to learn more about each other and strengthen their bond.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Ei Aoki

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

The 3rd Recon Unit meets Imperial Princess Piña. Itami decides to protect Italica after hearing that Allied soldiers-turned-bandits have attacked.

Director: Naoya Ando

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

The 3rd Recon Unit battles the bandits in Italica. The battle changes course when air support arrives. Piña is stunned by the JSDF’s military might.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Takaaki Suzuki

While returning from Italica, Itami is captured by the Empire’s Rose Knights. Concerned about JSDF’s response, Piña makes a proposition.

Director: Ayako Kono

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

Piña, Itami and the others visit different government offices for negotiations. Piña is awestruck by the impressive skyscrapers and people of Tokyo.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Toshimasa Ishii

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

Itami hides Tuka and the others in his ex-wife’s apartment. As Piña and Bozes go to the library, Itami meets his old friend, the Minister of Defense.

Director: Shigeki Kawai

Writer: Takaaki Suzuki

When operatives from the U.S., China and Russia approach, Rory uses her unparalleled combat abilities to join in the three-way fight.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

Five months since the war began, the local refugee camp near the Alnus base has become a town. Piña begins peace negotiations with key Empire nobles.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Tomohiko Ito

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

A Dark Elf named Yao asks the JSDF to help drive the Fire Dragon from her hometown. She is mistakenly arrested until Lelei volunteers to interpret.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Naoya Ando

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

Piña holds a party to advance peace negotiations. Seeing the JSDF’s power, the senators choose peace. Just then, the pro-war Prince Zorzal arrives.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

After an earthquake strikes the Imperial Capital, Piña brings Itami and the others to meet Emperor Molt. However, they are joined by Prince Zorzal.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Yuki Ito

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

Itami rejects a mission from Yanagida to exterminate the Fire Dragon. Yao tells Tuka that the dragon killed her father, but she refuses to accept it.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Ayako Kono

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

Itami heads to Elbe with Tuka, Lelei and Yao to destroy the Fire Dragon. When General Hazama learns of this mission, he prepares battle support.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Shigeki Kawai

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Takaaki Suzuki

Heavily armed, Itami and the others head to the Fire Dragon’s nest in the Tuba Mountains. Rory sees the dragon in the distance as they set explosives.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Tomo Ookubo

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

Itami and the others finally defeat the Fire Dragon and save Tuka from her trauma. After being punished, Itami receives new orders.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

Emperor Molt collapses at a ceremony and Prince Zorzal declares that he will lead the Empire. A sage named Mimoza tells Itami the secrets of the Gate.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

Prince Zorzal suppresses political opposition by arresting anti-war senators. Itami and the others hide after an attempt on Lelei’s life.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Matsuo Asami

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

A state official visits the Prime Minister to bolster peace. Itami and the others visit Rondel, home of the Magic Academy, for Lelei to take a test.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Ayako Kono

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

Zorzal’s Imperial Army and the Rose Knights wage an intense battle. Itami learns of an assassination plot as Lelei’s exam approaches its end.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Shigeki Kawai

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

The JSDF aims to save the Japanese people and pro-peace nobles. Itami rushes to the Imperial Capital after hearing of Piña’s imprisonment.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Takaaki Suzuki

Itami and the 3rd Recon Unit head to the Imperial Palace to save Piña and the Emperor. However, Prince Zorzal is waiting for them with a giant Orge.

Director: Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata