Gate Keepers 21 English Sub & Dub

About Gate Keepers 21

Gate Keepers 21 (ゲートキーパーズ21) arrives as an action anime by GONZO (2002), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: 32 years have passed since the initial defeat of the Invaders. A.E.G.I.S is all but dismantled now and has become an underground organiziation consisting of only a few Gate Keepers left to save humanity.

Soon after, one of the members, Ayane Isuzu, is sick of society as a whole, though she continues to defeat the Invaders out of spite for her father. Suddenly, she learns of the revival of Machine General (Kikai Shogun) and Devil Count (Akuma Hakushaku), but an unexplained ghost girl now accompanies them. It is up to Ayane and the remnants of A.E.G.I.S to stop them and save humanity once again.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Tomokazu Seki as Reiji Kageyama and Masami Suzuki as Yukino Houjou. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 6 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with GONZO, which means the visual identity of Gate Keepers 21 follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Tomokazu Seki as Reiji Kageyama, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2002, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.