Episode 1: The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World
2015-07-0423 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.
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Gate Season 1 — Episodes and Where to Watch
24 episodes · first aired 2015-07-04
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Episode 2: Two Military Forces
2015-07-1123 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.
Episode 3: Fire Dragon
2015-07-1823 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
Episode 4: To Unknown Lands
2015-07-2523 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.
Episode 5: The Battle of Italica
2015-08-0123 min
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
2015-08-0823 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.
Episode 7: The Princess's Decision
2015-08-1523 min
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
2015-08-2223 min
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
2015-08-2923 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.
Episode 10: Despair and Hope
2015-09-0523 min
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
2015-09-1223 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.
Episode 12: What Would Itami Do?
2015-09-1924 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.
Episode 13: The Banquet Begins
2016-01-0923 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.
Episode 14: The Imperial Capital Quake
2016-01-1623 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.
Episode 15: Tuka Luna Marceau
2016-01-2323 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.
Episode 16: The Fire Dragon, Once More
2016-01-3023 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.
Episode 17: Decisive Battle
2016-02-0623 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.
Episode 18: The Magic City of Rondel
2016-02-1323 min
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
2016-02-2023 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.
Episode 20: Lover
2016-02-2723 min
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
2016-03-0523 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.
Episode 22: The Empress in Slave's Clothing
2016-03-1223 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.
Episode 23: Paradrop
2016-03-1923 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.
Episode 24: Thus They Fought
2016-03-2623 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.
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