Gate
Season 1
201524 episodes
Episode 1
The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World
Jul 4, 201523m
TMDB rating 7.7TMDB
A mysterious “gate” appears in Tokyo releasing mythical creatures that wreak havoc. Itami, who is part of a special JSDF unit, helps with evacuations.
Episode 2
Two Military Forces
Jul 11, 201523m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
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.
Episode 3
Fire Dragon
Jul 18, 201523m
TMDB rating 8.1TMDB
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
Episode 4
To Unknown Lands
Jul 25, 201523m
TMDB rating 7.9TMDB
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.
Episode 5
The Battle of Italica
Aug 1, 201523m
TMDB rating 8.3TMDB
The 3rd Recon Unit meets Imperial Princess Piña. Itami decides to protect Italica after hearing that Allied soldiers-turned-bandits have attacked.
Episode 6
Ride of the Valkyries
Aug 8, 201523m
TMDB rating 8.6TMDB
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.
Episode 7
The Princess's Decision
Aug 15, 201523m
TMDB rating 8.3TMDB
While returning from Italica, Itami is captured by the Empire’s Rose Knights. Concerned about JSDF’s response, Piña makes a proposition.
Episode 8
Japan, Beyond the Gate
Aug 22, 201523m
TMDB rating 8.3TMDB
Piña, Itami and the others visit different government offices for negotiations. Piña is awestruck by the impressive skyscrapers and people of Tokyo.
Episode 9
The Hakone Mountain Night Battle
Aug 29, 201523m
TMDB rating 8.6TMDB
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.
Episode 10
Despair and Hope
Sep 5, 201523m
TMDB rating 8.3TMDB
When operatives from the U.S., China and Russia approach, Rory uses her unparalleled combat abilities to join in the three-way fight.
Episode 11
Visitor
Sep 12, 201523m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
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.
Episode 12
What Would Itami Do?
Sep 19, 201524m
TMDB rating 8.2TMDB
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.
Episode 13
The Banquet Begins
Jan 9, 201623m
TMDB rating 8.2TMDB
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.
Episode 14
The Imperial Capital Quake
Jan 16, 201623m
TMDB rating 8.6TMDB
After an earthquake strikes the Imperial Capital, Piña brings Itami and the others to meet Emperor Molt. However, they are joined by Prince Zorzal.
Episode 15
Tuka Luna Marceau
Jan 23, 201623m
TMDB rating 7.9TMDB
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.
Episode 16
The Fire Dragon, Once More
Jan 30, 201623m
TMDB rating 8.7TMDB
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.
Episode 17
Decisive Battle
Feb 6, 201623m
TMDB rating 9.0TMDB
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.
Episode 18
The Magic City of Rondel
Feb 13, 201623m
TMDB rating 8.3TMDB
Itami and the others finally defeat the Fire Dragon and save Tuka from her trauma. After being punished, Itami receives new orders.
Episode 19
Dangerous Sisters
Feb 20, 201623m
TMDB rating 8.3TMDB
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.
Episode 20
Lover
Feb 27, 201623m
TMDB rating 7.7TMDB
Prince Zorzal suppresses political opposition by arresting anti-war senators. Itami and the others hide after an attempt on Lelei’s life.
Episode 21
Deadline
Mar 5, 201623m
TMDB rating 7.9TMDB
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.
Episode 22
The Empress in Slave's Clothing
Mar 12, 201623m
TMDB rating 8.1TMDB
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.
Episode 23
Paradrop
Mar 19, 201623m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
The JSDF aims to save the Japanese people and pro-peace nobles. Itami rushes to the Imperial Capital after hearing of Piña’s imprisonment.
Episode 24
Thus They Fought
Mar 26, 201623m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
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.