Gate — 2015-2016 · 1 season · 24 eps

★ 7.5

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Gate

2015-2016 1 season 24 episodes

★ 7.5 (5,117 votes) Top 50%

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 portal in the shape of a large gate suddenly appears. From this gate, supernatural creatures and warriors clad in medieval armor emerge, charging through the city, killing and destroying everything in their path. With swift actions, Youji saves as many lives as he can while the rest of the JSDF direct their efforts towards stopping the invasion. Three months after the attack, Youji has been tasked with leading a special recon team, as part of a JSDF task force, that will be sent to the world beyond the gate—now being referred to as the "Special Region." They must travel into this unknown world in order to learn more about what they are dealing with and attempt to befriend the locals in hopes of creating peaceful ties with the ruling empire.

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 portal in the shape of a large gate suddenly appears. From this gate, supernatural creatures and warriors clad in medieval armor emerge, charging through the city, killing and destroying everything in their path. With swift actions, Youji saves as many lives as he can while the rest of the JSDF direct their efforts towards stopping the invasion. Three months after the attack, Youji has been tasked with leading a special recon team, as part of a JSDF task force, that will be sent to the world beyond the gate—now being referred to as the "Special Region." They must travel into this unknown world in order to learn more about what they are dealing with and attempt to befriend the locals in hopes of creating peaceful ties with the ruling empire.

Episode Ratings Grid

Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.

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S1

E1

6.9

E2

7.4

E3

7.4

E4

7.1

E5

7.4

E6

7.9

E7

7.4

E8

7.6

E9

7.3

E10

7.1

E11

6.9

E12

7.2

E13

7.3

E14

7.6

E15

7.2

E16

7.7

E17

8.2

E18

7.5

E19

7.4

E20

7.5

E21

7.3

E22

7.4

E23

7.8

E24

7.4

Avg

7.4

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Good

Mid

Episode Power Rankings

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.2

S1E17 Decisive Battle

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.

#2

S1E6 7.9

Ride of the Valkyries

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.

#3

S1E23 7.8

Paradrop

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

4. S1E16 "The Fire Dragon, Once More" 7.7
5. S1E8 "Japan, Beyond the Gate" 7.6
6. S1E14 "The Imperial Capital Quake" 7.6
7. S1E18 "The Magic City of Rondel" 7.5
8. S1E20 "Lover" 7.5
9. S1E2 "Two Military Forces" 7.4
10. S1E3 "Fire Dragon" 7.4

📉 Bottom Episodes

#24

S1E11 6.9

Visitor

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.

23. S1E1 "The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World" 6.9
22. S1E10 "Despair and Hope" 7.1
21. S1E4 "To Unknown Lands" 7.1
20. S1E15 "Tuka Luna Marceau" 7.2

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Episode Engagement

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3 Standouts

9 Infamous

5 Hidden Gems

7 Forgettable

Top Standout: S1E17 Decisive Battle

Most Infamous: S1E1 The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World

Best Hidden Gem: S1E23 Paradrop

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