Gate (2015)
Anime series · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · directed by Takahiko Kyougoku
ActionAdventureFantasy
A-1 Pictures' Gate is an action-adventure fantasy series directed by Takahiko Kyougoku. When a mysterious gate opens in modern Tokyo, unleashing fantasy creatures, Japan's Self-Defense Forces are sent to the other side. Led by otaku soldier Youji, they explore this new world, encountering elves, dragons, and political intrigue.
Gate screencaps & stills
Reference frames from Gate.
Gate in motion
Short loops for study, each cut to a single shot.
The story
In the 21st century, a gate suddenly manifests in Tokyo's Ginza district, unleashing monsters and knights from a medieval-European-style world. This "Ginza Incident" results in numerous civilian casualties. Japan's Self-Defense Forces deploy a small contingent of soldiers through the gate to the alternate world beyond.
The story follows otaku soldier Youji as he leads his unit in exploring this new realm. They discover villages under attack by a dragon, and an elf girl, a survivor of the dragon's destruction, joins their group. The narrative centers on the JSDF's mission to navigate this dangerous fantasy world, understand its inhabitants, and deal with the ongoing conflict and political implications of their presence.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures
- Director
- Takahiko Kyougoku
- Character design
- Jun Nakai
- Animation
- Jun Nakai
- Voice
- Risa Taneda as Rory Mercury
- Voice
- Nao Touyama as Lelei la Lelena
- Voice
- Hisako Kanemoto as Tuka Luna Marceau
- Voice
- Haruka Tomatsu as Piña Co Lada
Where to watch Gate
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Gate colour palette
The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Gate happens
nightstreetbuildingforestcitystonesunsetlandscape
Gate background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Questions about Gate
Who made Gate?
Gate (2015) was animated by A-1 Pictures and directed by Takahiko Kyougoku.
Where can I watch Gate?
Crunchyroll, Hulu, HIDIVE, Netflix list Gate. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Gate?
In look: Persona 3 the Movie: #4 Winter of Rebirth, Record of Grancrest War, Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic. In story: Saga of Tanya the Evil, Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!, Suicide Squad ISEKAI, Sword Art Online.
See more of Gate
Every reference frame and clip, searchable by what is in the shot — a character, a place, a light.
Frames and loops from Gate (2015) © A-1 Pictures, shown at reduced size as reference for study and commentary. Rights questions: copyright@framethrower.ai.