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Gate

Original title: Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri
  • TV Series
  • 2015–2016
  • TV-14
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
4.9K
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Jun'ichi Suwabe, Nao Tôyama, Haruka Tomatsu, Hisako Kanemoto, and Risa Taneda in Gate (2015)
Gate
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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.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.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.

  • Stars
    • Jun'ichi Suwabe
    • Nao Tôyama
    • Brittney Karbowski
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    4.9K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,556
    172
    • Stars
      • Jun'ichi Suwabe
      • Nao Tôyama
      • Brittney Karbowski
    • 23User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Jun'ichi Suwabe
    Jun'ichi Suwabe
    • Youji Itami
    • 2015–2016
    Nao Tôyama
    Nao Tôyama
    • Lelei la Lelena
    • 2015–2016
    Brittney Karbowski
    Brittney Karbowski
    • Lelei la Lelena…
    • 2015–2016
    David Wald
    David Wald
    • Yoji Itami
    • 2015–2016
    Molly Searcy
    Molly Searcy
    • Rory Mercury
    • 2015–2016
    Juliet Simmons
    • Tuka Luna Marceau
    • 2015–2016
    Hisako Kanemoto
    Hisako Kanemoto
    • Tuka Luna Marceau
    • 2015–2016
    Risa Taneda
    Risa Taneda
    • Rory Mercury
    • 2015–2016
    Haruka Tomatsu
    Haruka Tomatsu
    • Piña Co Lada
    • 2015–2016
    Jessica Boone
    Jessica Boone
    • Pina Co Lada
    • 2015–2016
    Stephanie Wittels Wachs
    • Shino Kuribayashi…
    • 2015–2016
    Ty Mahany
    • Tomita…
    • 2015–2016
    Maaya Uchida
    • Shino Kuribayashi
    • 2015–2016
    Kaito Ishikawa
    • Takeo Kurata…
    • 2015–2016
    Hiroki Yasumoto
    • Akira Tomita
    • 2015–2016
    Makoto Furukawa
    Makoto Furukawa
    • Luflus…
    • 2015–2016
    Patricia Duran
    • Bozes Co Palestea…
    • 2015–2016
    Allison L. Sumrall
    Allison L. Sumrall
    • Mari Kurokawa…
    • 2015–2016
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    8bdnahian

    One of the best anime

    This anime is certainly one of the best anime's out there. It's really worth your time. You could say It's isekai. I really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this. One of the best isekai I've ever seen. After watching you will want to watch season 3.
    10freys2

    Best Anime of 2015

    If I had to liken Gate to another television show, it'd be Stargate SG-1/Atlantis. Of course, Gate is (besides being an anime) more fantasy than sci-fi, but Gate has the same sort of character dynamics and plot. The leader/main character has a very cavalier attitude and acts like he really couldn't care less about his work, but in reality he's a do-gooder at heart. The fantasy land is plagued by the Empire which doesn't think twice about sacrificing its plebeians, and the people of the fantasy land are of a medieval era and think that the earthlings' technology is magic. The main character(s) go around rescuing the common people and expect nothing in return, but their superiors are more interested in the gains that an unexplored and easily conquered territory can offer. Of course, Gate is an anime, so the main character has his own little harem conveniently drop into his lap (I'm not complaining; that's 90% of what makes anime awesome).

    The specifics of the plot: Tokyo suffers a surprise attack by forces of the "special region," who arrive via a suddenly opened gateway that links Earth to their world. Although the invaders have tamed dragons, their weapons are of the medieval era, and their forces are easily defeated by the JGSDF. However, the sneak attack results in massive civilian casualties. In order to prevent this from happening again in the future (with some obvious ulterior motives), the JGSDF sends troops to the other world to occupy the other side of the gate. In order to get the lay-of-the-land, the JGSDF sends Lt. Itami and his squad to make contact and initiate negotiations with the locals on the other side of the gate.

    I'd say that the animation is 9/10, and the plot is, while somewhat unoriginal, also a 9/10. The characters (or at least the main character) are a 10/10, as they're easy to relate to and like. The action, while not being of the typical anime mecha or superpower clichés, is a 10/10. Just my personal opinion, but there's something about medieval action sequences that's just awesome, and this anime has the added bonus of exploring what a battle between medieval weaponry and modern weaponry might have to offer. The result: a very subtle, unique, and almost philosophical juxtaposition regarding how very efficient we as a species have become at the art of killing (with a lot of anime charm thrown in).

    Overall, in my opinion, this is the best anime of 2015.
    8goirishsb

    Fun

    For me this was a through back to classic anine like Macross of Samurai warriors (main stream). It has all the prerequisites for most dramedy anime a mix of good guys bad guys a protagonist hopelessly at odds with his character. Some how funding himself surrounded by this odd collection of supporting characters. All of whom are made up of classic archetypes the grizzled old noncombatants, the quiet stable medical officer the gungho soldier. Than you have the girls demigod badass, wise wizard, than the traumatized victim that once she wakes up yet another badass. Look in short you want to watch an anime that has some laughs and drama not to mention some kick but animation this is for you if you are looking for something way more serious highlighting the horrors and trauma of war I suggest Beserk or if you want to go way back Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise. Trust me there is enough of the terrible Hell that is war in those movies to sufficiently depress you.
    9malayakumar-27810

    worth watching

    This series really would have been a great one if there was some power system like magic and other things.still this series is enjoyable.this is kind of some unique isekai.well i will not spoil for you.find out for yourselves. Yeah the storyline is unique and interesting,character art style is average.(not good not bad either)love the protagonist for his helping nature towards other with a realistic way.it is the kind of isekai where they can travel between the two world.i would have love to if the fighting scenes were more intese.only one thing i found disappointment that the fight scenes are predictable.i mean well if you fight an ancient world with modernization weapons you know the outcome.well all things aside this series is interesting and you will definitely hooked and waiting for season 3. Definitely worth watching 👍
    7Yurii2202

    Interesting premise, yet simplistic execution

    The idea of a modern technological society colliding with a magical world is undeniably fascinating, but regrettably the story lacks complexity and coherency when it comes to wordbuilding. Nevertheless, the story may still prove enjoyable to skim through, as long as you don't try to think about it too deeply.

    Also since the protagonist is merely a Lieutenant, you should expect a substantial number of events to be of a respective magnitude.

    Other than that, characters are quite likable and their interactions are fairly amusing, so if you are in a mood for a naive adventure it might be worth giving a shot.

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    • Trivia
      The members of Rose Order of Knights are named after alcoholic drinks:
      • Princess Pina Co Lada is named after the Pina Colada cocktail
      • Bozes Co Palesti is named after "booze"
      • Shandy Gaff Marea is named after shandygaff, a British ginger ale-beer mix
      • Beefeater E Caty is named after Beefeater Gin
      • Panache Fure Kalgi is named after panache, a French beer-lemonade mix.


      Other characters who are named after drinks include Pina's father Molt Sol Augustus (named after malt whiskey) and Sherry Tyueri (named after sherry).
    • Crazy credits
      The second season closing credits ("Itsudatte Communication") has Tuka, Leilei and Rory training to be JSDF soldiers.
    • Soundtracks
      Gate - Sore wa akatsuki no yô ni
      Written by Kishida

      Performed by Kishida Kyôdan & the Akeboshi Rockets

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    • Release date
      • July 4, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gate - Thus the JSDF Fought There!
    • Production company
      • A-1 Pictures
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      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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