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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
The Worst Episodes of Gate
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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
Episodes
24
Avg. Rating
7.3
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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".