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On August 20XX, a gate suddenly appears in Tokyo's Ginza district, unleashing a portal where monsters, medieval knights and other fantasy beings come from another world and wreak havoc on Tokyo. The Japanese Defense Force

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Gate Season 1 Episode 11 - Visitor
    6.8/10(162 votes)

    #1 - Visitor

    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.

    Directors:Tomohiko Ito, Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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  2. Gate Season 1 Episode 1 - The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World
    6.9/10(216 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  3. Gate Season 1 Episode 4 - To Unknown Lands
    6.9/10(170 votes)

    #3 - To Unknown Lands

    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.

    Directors:Ei Aoki, Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  4. Gate Season 1 Episode 15 - Tuka Luna Marceau
    6.9/10(142 votes)

    #4 - Tuka Luna Marceau

    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.

    Directors:Ayako Kono, Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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  5. Gate Season 1 Episode 21 - Deadline
    6.9/10(122 votes)

    #5 - Deadline

    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.

    Directors:Ayako Kono, Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  6. Gate Season 1 Episode 10 - Despair and Hope
    7.0/10(163 votes)

    #6 - Despair and Hope

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  7. Gate Season 1 Episode 12 - What Would Itami Do?
    7.0/10(163 votes)

    #7 - What Would Itami Do?

    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.

    Directors:Naoya Ando, Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  8. Gate Season 1 Episode 13 - The Banquet Begins
    7.1/10(127 votes)

    #8 - The Banquet Begins

    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.

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  9. Gate Season 1 Episode 19 - Dangerous Sisters
    7.1/10(120 votes)

    #9 - Dangerous Sisters

    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.

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando
    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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  10. Gate Season 1 Episode 22 - The Empress in Slave's Clothing
    7.1/10(140 votes)

    #10 - The Empress in Slave's Clothing

    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.

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Shigeki Kawai
    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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  11. Gate Season 1 Episode 2 - Two Military Forces
    7.2/10(160 votes)

    #11 - Two Military Forces

    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.

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  12. Gate Season 1 Episode 3 - Fire Dragon
    7.2/10(151 votes)

    #12 - Fire Dragon

    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

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  13. Gate Season 1 Episode 5 - The Battle of Italica
    7.2/10(129 votes)

    #13 - The Battle of Italica

    S1:E5

    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
    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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  14. Gate Season 1 Episode 9 - The Hakone Mountain Night Battle
    7.2/10(147 votes)

    #14 - The Hakone Mountain Night Battle

    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.

    Director:Shigeki Kawai
    Writer:Takaaki Suzuki

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  15. Gate Season 1 Episode 7 - The Princess's Decision
    7.3/10(127 votes)

    #15 - The Princess's Decision

    S1:E7

    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
    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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  16. Gate Season 1 Episode 8 - Japan, Beyond the Gate
    7.4/10(128 votes)

    #16 - Japan, Beyond the Gate

    S1:E8

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

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Toshimasa Ishii
    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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  17. Gate Season 1 Episode 24 - Thus They Fought
    7.4/10(153 votes)

    #17 - Thus They Fought

    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.

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  18. Gate Season 1 Episode 16 - The Fire Dragon, Once More
    7.5/10(139 votes)

    #18 - The Fire Dragon, Once More

    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.

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Shigeki Kawai
    Writers:Takaaki Suzuki, Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  19. Gate Season 1 Episode 14 - The Imperial Capital Quake
    7.6/10(130 votes)

    #19 - The Imperial Capital Quake

    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.

    Directors:Yuki Ito, Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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  20. Gate Season 1 Episode 23 - Paradrop
    7.6/10(155 votes)

    #20 - Paradrop

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writers:Takaaki Suzuki, Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  21. Gate Season 1 Episode 6 - Ride of the Valkyries
    7.7/10(161 votes)

    #21 - Ride of the Valkyries

    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.

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando
    Writers:Takaaki Suzuki, Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  22. Gate Season 1 Episode 18 - The Magic City of Rondel
    7.7/10(115 votes)

    #22 - The Magic City of Rondel

    S1:E18

    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

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  23. Gate Season 1 Episode 20 - Lover
    7.7/10(114 votes)

    #23 - Lover

    S1:E20

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

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Matsuo Asami
    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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  24. Gate Season 1 Episode 17 - Decisive Battle
    7.9/10(169 votes)

    #24 - Decisive Battle

    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.

    Directors:Tomo Ookubo, Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Visitor" is the worst rated episode of "Gate". It scored 6.8/10 based on 162 votes. Directed by Tomohiko Ito, Takahiko Kyougoku and written by Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama, it aired on 9/12/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World".