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The Best Episodes of Gate Season 1

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Every episode of Gate Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gate Season 1!

Off-duty Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) officer and otaku, Youji Itami, is on his way to attend a doujin convention in Ginza, Tokyo when a mysterious...
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  1. 8.0/10(71 votes)

    #1 - Decisive Battle

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    S1:E17

    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.

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  2. 7.9/10(83 votes)

    #2 - Ride of the Valkyries

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    S1:E6

    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.

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  3. 7.7/10(65 votes)

    #3 - The Fire Dragon, Once More

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    S1:E16

    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.

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  4. 7.6/10(70 votes)

    #4 - The Imperial Capital Quake

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    S1:E14

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

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  5. 7.6/10(66 votes)

    #5 - Paradrop

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    S1:E23

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

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  6. 7.4/10(75 votes)

    #6 - The Princess's Decision

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    S1:E7

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

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  8. 7.4/10(78 votes)

    #7 - Japan, Beyond the Gate

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    S1:E8

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

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  9. 7.4/10(72 votes)

    #8 - Thus They Fought

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    S1:E24

    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.

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  10. 7.3/10(78 votes)

    #9 - The Hakone Mountain Night Battle

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    S1:E9

    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.

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  11. 7.3/10(75 votes)

    #10 - The Banquet Begins

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    S1:E13

    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.

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  12. 7.3/10(64 votes)

    #11 - The Magic City of Rondel

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    S1:E18

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

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  13. 7.3/10(63 votes)

    #12 - Dangerous Sisters

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    S1:E19

    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.

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  14. 7.3/10(63 votes)

    #13 - Lover

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    S1:E20

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

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  15. 7.2/10(91 votes)

    #14 - Two Military Forces

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    S1:E2

    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.

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  16. 7.2/10(82 votes)

    #15 - Fire Dragon

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    S1:E3

    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

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  17. 7.2/10(75 votes)

    #16 - The Battle of Italica

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    S1:E5

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

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  18. 7.2/10(62 votes)

    #17 - The Empress in Slave's Clothing

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    S1:E22

    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.

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  19. 7.1/10(75 votes)

    #18 - Despair and Hope

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    S1:E10

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

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  20. 7.1/10(61 votes)

    #19 - Deadline

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    S1:E21

    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.

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  21. 7.0/10(106 votes)

    #20 - The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World

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    S1:E1

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

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  22. 7.0/10(76 votes)

    #21 - What Would Itami Do?

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    S1:E12

    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.

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  23. 7.0/10(66 votes)

    #22 - Tuka Luna Marceau

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    S1:E15

    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.

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  24. 6.8/10(79 votes)

    #23 - To Unknown Lands

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    S1:E4

    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.

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  25. 6.8/10(73 votes)

    #24 - Visitor

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    S1:E11

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Decisive Battle" is the best rated episode of "Gate" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku, Tomo Ookubo and written by Tatsuhiko Urahata, it aired on 2/6/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Ride of the Valkyries".