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The Worst Episodes of Gate

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

Worst episode
S1E11 Visitor
6.8215 votes
Best episode
S1E17 Decisive Battle
8.0215 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.2avg
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9h 13m
24 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Gate Season 1 Episode 11 - Visitor
    6.8/10(215 votes)

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

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  2. Gate Season 1 Episode 1 - The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World
    6.9/10(252 votes)

    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(225 votes)

    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 10 - Despair and Hope
    7.0/10(197 votes)

    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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  5. Gate Season 1 Episode 12 - What Would Itami Do?
    7.0/10(195 votes)

    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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  6. Gate Season 1 Episode 15 - Tuka Luna Marceau
    7.0/10(171 votes)

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

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  7. Gate Season 1 Episode 21 - Deadline
    7.0/10(162 votes)

    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:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ayako Kono
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  8. Gate Season 1 Episode 2 - Two Military Forces
    7.1/10(165 votes)

    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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  9. Gate Season 1 Episode 9 - The Hakone Mountain Night Battle
    7.1/10(149 votes)

    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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  10. Gate Season 1 Episode 22 - The Empress in Slave's Clothing
    7.1/10(142 votes)

    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:Kurasumi Sunayama, Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  11. Gate Season 1 Episode 13 - The Banquet Begins
    7.1/10(128 votes)

    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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  12. Gate Season 1 Episode 19 - Dangerous Sisters
    7.1/10(127 votes)

    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:Kurasumi Sunayama, Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  13. Gate Season 1 Episode 3 - Fire Dragon
    7.2/10(155 votes)

    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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  14. Gate Season 1 Episode 5 - The Battle of Italica
    7.2/10(132 votes)

    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:Kurasumi Sunayama, Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  15. Gate Season 1 Episode 18 - The Magic City of Rondel
    7.2/10(120 votes)

    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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  16. Gate Season 1 Episode 20 - Lover
    7.2/10(119 votes)

    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:Kurasumi Sunayama, Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  17. Gate Season 1 Episode 7 - The Princess's Decision
    7.3/10(129 votes)

    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:Kurasumi Sunayama, Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  18. Gate Season 1 Episode 8 - Japan, Beyond the Gate
    7.3/10(130 votes)

    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:Kurasumi Sunayama, Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  19. Gate Season 1 Episode 16 - The Fire Dragon, Once More
    7.5/10(140 votes)

    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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  20. Gate Season 1 Episode 24 - Thus They Fought
    7.5/10(187 votes)

    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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  21. Gate Season 1 Episode 14 - The Imperial Capital Quake
    7.6/10(131 votes)

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

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  22. Gate Season 1 Episode 6 - Ride of the Valkyries
    7.7/10(190 votes)

    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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  23. Gate Season 1 Episode 23 - Paradrop
    7.7/10(209 votes)

    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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  24. Gate Season 1 Episode 17 - Decisive Battle
    8.0/10(215 votes)

    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:Takahiko Kyougoku, Tomo Ookubo
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Visitor" is the worst rated episode of Gate. It scored 6.8/10 from 215 votes. Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku, Tomohiko Ito and written by Kurasumi Sunayama, Tatsuhiko Urahata, it aired on September 12, 2015. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World".

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