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Gate S1E20 — Lover
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Gate•Season 1•Episode 20

Lover

7.7/10 · 115 votesFeb 27, 201623 min

Ranked #4 of 24 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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

Directed byTakahiko Kyougoku, Matsuo Asami
Written byTatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama
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Junichi Suwabe

Junichi Suwabe

Youji Itami (voice)

Nao Toyama

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Lelei La Lalena (voice)

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Tatsuhiko Urahata

Tatsuhiko Urahata

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Kurasumi Sunayama

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Takahiko Kyougoku

Takahiko Kyougoku

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Matsuo Asami

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Episode Summary

"Lover" is episode 20 of Gate season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 115 votes, ranking #4 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku, Matsuo Asami and written by Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama, it aired on February 27, 2016.

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