GATE English Sub & Dub

About GATE

GATE (Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri) blends action, adventure and fantasy by A-1 Pictures (2015). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: 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 all at once appears. From this gate, supernatural creatures and warriors clad in medieval armor emerge, charging through the city, killing and destroying everything in their path.

Further in, 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 realm 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.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with A-1 Pictures, which means the visual identity of GATE follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.8/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 2015, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.