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 begins 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.

As things develop, 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 world are being attacked by a dragon.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Risa Taneda as Rory Mercury and Nao Touyama as Lelei la Lelena. 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. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.4/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Risa Taneda voicing Rory Mercury gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2015, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.