GATE 2nd Season English Sub & Dub

About GATE 2nd Season

Here is what GATE 2nd Season (Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri 2nd Season) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and fantasy anime by A-1 Pictures (2016). The premise: Several months have passed since the infamous Ginza Incident, with tensions between the Empire and JSDF escalating in the vast and enigmatic "Special Region" over peace negotiations. The greed and curiosity of the global abilities have also begun to grow, as reports about the technological limitations of the magical realm's archaic civilizations come to light.

Next up: Meanwhile, Lieutenant Youji Itami and his merry band of female admirers struggle to navigate the complex political intrigue that plagues the Empire's court. Despite her best efforts, Princess Piña Co Lada faces difficulties attempting to convince her father that the JSDF has no intention of conquering their realm. Pressured from both sides of the Gate, Itami needs to consider even more drastic measures to fulfill his assignment.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with A-1 Pictures, which means the visual identity of GATE 2nd Season follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.8/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Released in 2016, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.