The Best Episodes of Gate Season 1
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 portal in the shape of a large gate suddenly appears. From this gate, supernatural creatures and warriors clad in medieval armor emerge, charging through the city, killing and destroying everything in their path. With swift actions, Youji saves as many lives as he can while the rest of the JSDF direct their efforts towards stopping the invasion. Three months after the attack, Youji has been tasked with leading a special recon team, as part of a JSDF task force, that will be sent to the world beyond the gate—now being referred to as the "Special Region." They must travel into this unknown world in order to learn more about what they are dealing with and attempt to befriend the locals in hopes of creating peaceful ties with the ruling empire.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Gate" season 1 is "The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World", rated 7/10 from 104 user votes. It was directed by Takahiko Kyougoku and written by Tatsuhiko Urahata. "The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World" aired on 7/4/2015 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Two Military Forces".
7.0/10 104 votes#1 - The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/4/2015
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
7.2/10 89 votes#2 - Two Military Forces
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/11/2015
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, Ryoh Ando
Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata
7.2/10 80 votes#3 - Fire Dragon
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/18/2015
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
6.8/10 77 votes#4 - To Unknown Lands
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/25/2015
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
7.2/10 73 votes#5 - The Battle of Italica
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/1/2015
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
7.9/10 79 votes#6 - Ride of the Valkyries
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/8/2015
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, Ryoh Ando
Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Takaaki Suzuki
7.4/10 72 votes#7 - The Princess's Decision
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/15/2015
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
7.4/10 75 votes#8 - Japan, Beyond the Gate
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/22/2015
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
7.3/10 76 votes#9 - The Hakone Mountain Night Battle
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/29/2015
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
7.1/10 73 votes#10 - Despair and Hope
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/5/2015
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
6.8/10 71 votes#11 - Visitor
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/12/2015
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
7.0/10 73 votes#12 - What Would Itami Do?
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/19/2015
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
8.2/10 4 votes#13 - The Banquet Begins
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/9/2016
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, Ryoh Ando
Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata
9.0/10 3 votes#14 - The Imperial Capital Quake
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/16/2016
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
8.0/10 3 votes#15 - Tuka Luna Marceau
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/23/2016
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
9.5/10 2 votes#16 - The Fire Dragon, Once More
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/30/2016
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
9.0/10 2 votes#17 - Decisive Battle
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/6/2016
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
8.0/10 3 votes#18 - The Magic City of Rondel
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/13/2016
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
8.3/10 3 votes#19 - Dangerous Sisters
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/20/2016
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, Ryoh Ando
Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama
7.7/10 3 votes#20 - Lover
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/27/2016
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
8.0/10 3 votes#21 - Deadline
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/5/2016
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
8.0/10 3 votes#22 - The Empress in Slave's Clothing
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/12/2016
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
8.7/10 3 votes#23 - Paradrop
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/19/2016
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
8.7/10 3 votes#24 - Thus They Fought
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 3/26/2016
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, Ryoh Ando
Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata