Gate English Sub & Dub

About Gate

Here is what Gate (GATE 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and fantasy anime by A-1 Pictures (2015). In short: The military fantasy series starts when a gate appears in Tokyo's Ginza district sometime in the 21st century. From the gate pours out monsters, knights from middle-age Europe, and other fantasy-like beings, and they kill many of the citizens of Tokyo.

Soon after, this event is known as the Ginza Incident. The government sends a small group of soldiers from the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (a replacement for Japan's military) to the alternate world beyond the gate. Led by otaku soldier Youji, they find that the villages in the realm are being attacked by a dragon.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Rory Mercury (Risa Taneda) and Lelei la Lelena (Nao Touyama) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

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 7.4/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Risa Taneda as Rory Mercury, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2015, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.