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The Worst Episodes of Gate

Every episode of Gate ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Gate!

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...
Genres:Action & AdventureAnimationComedyDrama
Network:Tokyo MX

Worst Episodes Summary

"To Unknown Lands" is the worst rated episode of "Gate". It scored 6.8/10 based on 79 votes. Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku, Ei Aoki and written by Tatsuhiko Urahata, it aired on 7/25/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Visitor".

  • To Unknown Lands
    6.8/1079 votes
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    #1 - 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

  • Visitor
    6.8/1073 votes
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    #2 - 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

  • The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World
    7.0/10106 votes
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    #3 - 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

  • What Would Itami Do?
    7.0/1075 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • Tuka Luna Marceau
    7.0/1066 votes
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    #5 - 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

  • Despair and Hope
    7.1/1075 votes
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    #6 - 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

  • Deadline
    7.1/1061 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • Two Military Forces
    7.2/1091 votes
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    #8 - 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, Ryo Ando

    Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

  • Fire Dragon
    7.2/1082 votes
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    #9 - 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

  • The Battle of Italica
    7.2/1075 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • The Hakone Mountain Night Battle
    7.3/1078 votes
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    #11 - 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

  • The Banquet Begins
    7.3/1074 votes
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    #12 - 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, Ryo Ando

    Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

  • Dangerous Sisters
    7.3/1063 votes
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    #13 - 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, Ryo Ando

    Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

  • Lover
    7.3/1063 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • The Empress in Slave's Clothing
    7.3/1062 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • The Princess's Decision
    7.4/1074 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • Japan, Beyond the Gate
    7.4/1078 votes
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    #17 - 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

  • The Magic City of Rondel
    7.4/1064 votes
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    #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

  • Thus They Fought
    7.5/1071 votes
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    #19 - 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, Ryo Ando

    Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

  • The Imperial Capital Quake
    7.6/1070 votes
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    #20 - 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

  • The Fire Dragon, Once More
    7.7/1065 votes
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    #21 - 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

  • Paradrop
    7.7/1066 votes
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    #22 - 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

  • Ride of the Valkyries
    7.9/1081 votes
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    #23 - 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, Ryo Ando

    Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata, Takaaki Suzuki

  • Decisive Battle
    8.0/1070 votes
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    #24 - 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