Gate
A gate appears in modern-day Tokyo which allows access to a fantasy world. A Japanese military squad is formed to establish ties between both worlds.
- 2015-2016
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
- TV-14
A gate appears in modern-day Tokyo which allows access to a fantasy world. A Japanese military squad is formed to establish ties between both worlds.
Season 1 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World
Sat, Jul 4, 2015 23 mins
A mysterious gate suddenly appears in Ginza, Tokyo, through which an army launches an attack. In the aftermath, a Japanese military force is formed and deployed through the gate.
Episode 2
Two Military Forces
23 mins
The Japanese JSDF army clashes with the Empire army. Lt Yoji Itami finds a dragon, a razed village and an elf girl, the only survivor.
Episode 3
Fire Dragon
23 mins
The JSDF evacuates a village from the dragon, assisted by the mage Lelei and the goddess Rory.
Episode 4
To Unknown Lands
23 mins
Tuka and the other refugees get used to their new lives among the Japanese soldiers. Imperial Princess Pina decides to investigate the JSDF.
Episode 5
The Battle of Italica
23 mins
The royal city of Italica is under siege, so Pina enters a reluctant alliance with the JSDF to protect her people.
Episode 6
Ride of the Valkyries
25 mins
A helicopter unit arrives assist the JSDF, with success. But in the aftermath of the battle, Itami is captured.
Episode 7
The Princess's Decision
23 mins
The Princess gets Itami released, and he offers her a protected visit to Japan.
Episode 8
Japan, Beyond the Gate
23 mins
Itami and his guests arrive in Tokyo. But they must deal with a political hearing and later being trailed by unknown agents.
Episode 9
The Hakone Mountain Night Battle
23 mins
Itami takes the group to a resort in the Hakone Mountains, but a battle takes place there.
Episode 10
Despair and Hope
23 mins
The US Black Ops team arrives at the Inn, along with the Chinese and Russian Black Ops teams, leading to a three-way firefight which Rory soon joins, ending with everyone besides Rory dead.
Episode 11
Visitor
23 mins
The Alnus refugee camp develops into a town, attracting more people and becoming a trading center for goods from Earth. An elf comes seeking help from the JSDF to stop a dragon.
Episode 12
What Would Itami Do?
23 mins
The JSDF declines to help Yao because of the tense political situation, but Itami is unsure what he should do.
Episode 13
The Banquet Begins
24 mins
In the Imperial Capital, a private party hosted by Pina is attended by a group of Senators and their families led by Lord Cicero, where, after seeing the 3rd Recon's demonstration of their weapons, realizes the futility of fighting the Japanese and now wants to negotiate for peace. However, Crown Prince Zorzal, Pina's elder brother, learns of the meeting between the Japanese and rides with his entourage to confront the senators for treason but Itami's scouts spot the prince which the 3rd Recon help the senators escape undetected before he arrives. At Akusho, the capital's redlight district, Mari helps the JSDF team stationed there led by Nyuutabaru as a Doctor where she learns from a local prostitute named Misery, that a gang led by a crime lord named Bessala tried to attack the Japanese soldiers but failed and got killed. As Yao tries to learn about the people Itami cares about while Itami, Shino and Akira stays at Pina's palace, the demi-human prostitutes warn Mari that they feel an "Earth-Shake" is coming. Recognizing it as a sign on how animals are able to detect earthquakes before they happen, Nyuutabaru warns Japanese soldiers in the Special Region to evacuate the civilians before the earthquake begins.
Episode 14
The Imperial Capital Quake
24 mins
An earthquake occurs at the Empire. But when the JSDF make evacuations, they discover Japanese citizens held prisoner.
Episode 15
Tuka Luna Marceau
24 mins
Tuka starts to lose her mind from a dragon-related trauma, which Yao uses to her advantage to get JSDF cooperation.
Episode 16
The Fire Dragon, Once More
24 mins
Itami takes Tula, Rory and Lelei to stop the dragon. Meanwhile, an assassination attempt occurs and an investigation takes place.
Episode 17
Decisive Battle
24 mins
Itami battles the Fire Dragon.
Episode 18
The Magic City of Rondel
24 mins
Itami's group heads to the Magic City of Rondel, where Lelei plans to hold a presentation to her fellow mages. Meanwhile, the Emperor becomes sick and his cruel son Zorzal takes the throne.
Episode 19
Dangerous Sisters
24 mins
Lelei is forced into a duel with her jealous sister Arpeggio. However, an assassination attempt occurs.
Episode 20
Lover
24 mins
Zorzal creates a secret police to maintain control and silence any JSDF allies. Sherry Tyueri rushes to meet her lover, JSDF ambassador Kouji Sugawara for asylum.
Episode 21
Deadline
24 mins
Tensions rise between Japan and the Empire.
Episode 22
The Empress in Slave's Clothing
24 mins
Itami and his group head to the Imperial Capital, which is now under martial law by Zorzal with Princess Pina a prisoner.
Episode 23
Paradrop
24 mins
The JSDF begins their assault at the Imperial Capital.
Episode 24
Thus, They Fought There
24 mins
Itami launches a rescue operation for Pina.
