The Worst Episodes of Gate

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   6.8/10(201 votes)

   #1 - To Unknown Lands

   S1:E47/25/2015

   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.

   Directors:Ei Aoki, Takahiko Kyougoku

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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   Directors:Ei Aoki, Takahiko Kyougoku

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
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   6.8/10(191 votes)

   #2 - Visitor

   S1:E119/12/2015

   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.

   Directors:Tomohiko Ito, Takahiko Kyougoku

   Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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   Directors:Tomohiko Ito, Takahiko Kyougoku

   Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama
3. 

   6.9/10(239 votes)

   #3 - The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World

   S1:E17/4/2015

   A mysterious “gate” appears in Tokyo releasing mythical creatures that wreak havoc. Itami, who is part of a special JSDF unit, helps with evacuations.

   Director:Takahiko Kyougoku

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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   Director:Takahiko Kyougoku

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
4. 

   6.9/10(164 votes)

   #4 - Tuka Luna Marceau

   S1:E151/23/2016

   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.

   Directors:Ayako Kono, Takahiko Kyougoku

   Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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   Directors:Ayako Kono, Takahiko Kyougoku

   Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama
5. 

   6.9/10(150 votes)

   #5 - Deadline

   S1:E213/5/2016

   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.

   Directors:Ayako Kono, Takahiko Kyougoku

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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   Directors:Ayako Kono, Takahiko Kyougoku

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
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   7.0/10(194 votes)

   #6 - What Would Itami Do?

   S1:E129/19/2015

   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.

   Directors:Naoya Ando, Takahiko Kyougoku

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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   Directors:Naoya Ando, Takahiko Kyougoku

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
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   7.1/10(194 votes)

   #7 - Despair and Hope

   S1:E109/5/2015

   When operatives from the U.S., China and Russia approach, Rory uses her unparalleled combat abilities to join in the three-way fight.

   Director:Takahiko Kyougoku

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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   Director:Takahiko Kyougoku

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
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   7.1/10(128 votes)

   #8 - The Banquet Begins

   S1:E131/9/2016

   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.

   Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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   Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
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   7.1/10(120 votes)

   #9 - Dangerous Sisters

   S1:E192/20/2016

   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.

   Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

   Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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   Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

   Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama
10. 

    7.1/10(141 votes)

    #10 - The Empress in Slave's Clothing

    S1:E223/12/2016

    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.

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Shigeki Kawai

    Writers:Kurasumi Sunayama, Tatsuhiko Urahata

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    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Shigeki Kawai

    Writers:Kurasumi Sunayama, Tatsuhiko Urahata
11. 

    7.2/10(162 votes)

    #11 - Two Military Forces

    S1:E27/11/2015

    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.

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
12. 

    7.2/10(152 votes)

    #12 - Fire Dragon

    S1:E37/18/2015

    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

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
13. 

    7.2/10(130 votes)

    #13 - The Battle of Italica

    S1:E58/1/2015

    The 3rd Recon Unit meets Imperial Princess Piña. Itami decides to protect Italica after hearing that Allied soldiers-turned-bandits have attacked.

    Director:Naoya Ando

    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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    Director:Naoya Ando

    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama
14. 

    7.2/10(148 votes)

    #14 - The Hakone Mountain Night Battle

    S1:E98/29/2015

    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.

    Director:Shigeki Kawai

    Writer:Takaaki Suzuki

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    Director:Shigeki Kawai

    Writer:Takaaki Suzuki
15. 

    7.3/10(128 votes)

    #15 - The Princess's Decision

    S1:E78/15/2015

    While returning from Italica, Itami is captured by the Empire’s Rose Knights. Concerned about JSDF’s response, Piña makes a proposition.

    Director:Ayako Kono

    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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    Director:Ayako Kono

    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama
16. 

    7.4/10(129 votes)

    #16 - Japan, Beyond the Gate

    S1:E88/22/2015

    Piña, Itami and the others visit different government offices for negotiations. Piña is awestruck by the impressive skyscrapers and people of Tokyo.

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Toshimasa Ishii

    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Toshimasa Ishii

    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama
17. 

    7.4/10(181 votes)

    #17 - Thus They Fought

    S1:E243/26/2016

    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.

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
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    7.5/10(140 votes)

    #18 - The Fire Dragon, Once More

    S1:E161/30/2016

    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.

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Shigeki Kawai

    Writers:Takaaki Suzuki, Tatsuhiko Urahata

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    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Shigeki Kawai

    Writers:Takaaki Suzuki, Tatsuhiko Urahata
19. 

    7.6/10(131 votes)

    #19 - The Imperial Capital Quake

    S1:E141/16/2016

    After an earthquake strikes the Imperial Capital, Piña brings Itami and the others to meet Emperor Molt. However, they are joined by Prince Zorzal.

    Directors:Yuki Ito, Takahiko Kyougoku

    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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    Directors:Yuki Ito, Takahiko Kyougoku

    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama
20. 

    7.6/10(183 votes)

    #20 - Paradrop

    S1:E233/19/2016

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

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku

    Writers:Takaaki Suzuki, Tatsuhiko Urahata

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    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku

    Writers:Takaaki Suzuki, Tatsuhiko Urahata
21. 

    7.7/10(187 votes)

    #21 - Ride of the Valkyries

    S1:E68/8/2015

    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.

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

    Writers:Takaaki Suzuki, Tatsuhiko Urahata

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    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo Ando

    Writers:Takaaki Suzuki, Tatsuhiko Urahata
22. 

    7.7/10(116 votes)

    #22 - The Magic City of Rondel

    S1:E182/13/2016

    Itami and the others finally defeat the Fire Dragon and save Tuka from her trauma. After being punished, Itami receives new orders.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
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    7.7/10(115 votes)

    #23 - Lover

    S1:E202/27/2016

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

    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Matsuo Asami

    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama

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    Directors:Takahiko Kyougoku, Matsuo Asami

    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama
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    7.9/10(199 votes)

    #24 - Decisive Battle

    S1:E172/6/2016

    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.

    Directors:Tomo Ookubo, Takahiko Kyougoku

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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    Directors:Tomo Ookubo, Takahiko Kyougoku

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata