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Gate S1E1 — The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World

6.9

Gate•Season 1•Episode 1

The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World

6.9/10 · 239 votesJul 4, 201523 min

Ranked #20 of 24 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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

Directed byTakahiko Kyougoku

Written byTatsuhiko Urahata

Next episodeE2 · Two Military Forces

Seasons1

Cast2

Junichi Suwabe

Junichi Suwabe

Youji Itami (voice)

Nao Toyama

Nao Toyama

Lelei La Lalena (voice)

Crew12

Tatsuhiko Urahata

Tatsuhiko Urahata

Writer

Takahiko Kyougoku

Takahiko Kyougoku

Director

F

Fujio Inose

Key Animation

S

Seiko Asai

Key Animation

J

Jun Nakai

Animation Director

Y

Yuji Hakamata

Key Animation

Y

Yu Aoki

Key Animation

T

Takehiro Miura

Key Animation

T

Takashi Watanabe

Key Animation

S

Sawako Shigematsu

Key Animation

A

Atsushi Kasano

Key Animation

T

Takeo Ohira

Key Animation

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Episode Summary

"The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World" is episode 1 of Gate season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 239 votes, ranking #20 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku and written by Tatsuhiko Urahata, it aired on July 4, 2015.

Next: E2 · Two Military Forces Best of Season 1