Gate
Gate: Season 1

Air Date

July 4, 2015

Episodes

24 episodes

Gate

Season 1

Episodes

The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World

1. The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World

7.8
July 4, 2015
24 min

A mysterious “gate” appears in Tokyo releasing mythical creatures that wreak havoc. Itami, who is part of a special JSDF unit, helps with evacuations.

Two Military Forces

2. Two Military Forces

8.3
July 11, 2015
24 min

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.

Fire Dragon

3. Fire Dragon

8.3
July 18, 2015
24 min

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

To Unknown Lands

4. To Unknown Lands

8.0
July 25, 2015
24 min

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.

The Battle of Italica

5. The Battle of Italica

8.3
August 1, 2015
24 min

The 3rd Recon Unit meets Imperial Princess Piña. Itami decides to protect Italica after hearing that Allied soldiers-turned-bandits have attacked.

Ride of the Valkyries

6. Ride of the Valkyries

8.3
August 8, 2015
24 min

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.

The Princess's Decision

7. The Princess's Decision

8.7
August 15, 2015
24 min

While returning from Italica, Itami is captured by the Empire’s Rose Knights. Concerned about JSDF’s response, Piña makes a proposition.

Japan, Beyond the Gate

8. Japan, Beyond the Gate

8.3
August 22, 2015
24 min

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

The Hakone Mountain Night Battle

9. The Hakone Mountain Night Battle

9.0
August 29, 2015
24 min

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.

Despair and Hope

10. Despair and Hope

8.7
September 5, 2015
24 min

When operatives from the U.S., China and Russia approach, Rory uses her unparalleled combat abilities to join in the three-way fight.

Visitor

11. Visitor

8.3
September 12, 2015
24 min

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.

What Would Itami Do?

12. What Would Itami Do?

8.0
September 19, 2015
24 min

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.

The Banquet Begins

13. The Banquet Begins

8.2
January 9, 2016
24 min

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.

The Imperial Capital Quake

14. The Imperial Capital Quake

9.0
January 16, 2016
24 min

After an earthquake strikes the Imperial Capital, Piña brings Itami and the others to meet Emperor Molt. However, they are joined by Prince Zorzal.

Tuka Luna Marceau

15. Tuka Luna Marceau

8.0
January 23, 2016
24 min

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.

The Fire Dragon, Once More

16. The Fire Dragon, Once More

9.5
January 30, 2016
24 min

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.

Decisive Battle

17. Decisive Battle

9.0
February 6, 2016
24 min

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.

The Magic City of Rondel

18. The Magic City of Rondel

8.0
February 13, 2016
24 min

Itami and the others finally defeat the Fire Dragon and save Tuka from her trauma. After being punished, Itami receives new orders.

Dangerous Sisters

19. Dangerous Sisters

8.3
February 20, 2016
24 min

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.

Lover

20. Lover

7.7
February 27, 2016
24 min

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

Deadline

21. Deadline

8.0
March 5, 2016
24 min

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.

The Empress in Slave's Clothing

22. The Empress in Slave's Clothing

8.0
March 12, 2016
24 min

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.

Paradrop

23. Paradrop

8.7
March 19, 2016
24 min

The JSDF aims to save the Japanese people and pro-peace nobles. Itami rushes to the Imperial Capital after hearing of Piña’s imprisonment.

Thus They Fought

24. Thus They Fought

8.7
March 26, 2016
24 min

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.