Japan Self Defense Forces Base Alnus | Gate

[@TemplinInstitute]

Everyone keeps mentioning it, but what's an anime?

[@rexlumontad5644]

Will you talk about the Principality of Zeon from Mobile Suit Gundam? The same faction whose flag you have talked about it being among one of the Worst Faction Flag Design video of this awesome channel?

[@crimcrusader8459]

Japanese Animation art that is either hand-drawn or computer drawn.

[@MrYoshio14]

The JSDF in the special region is fcked they are very dependent on the gate to work. Just remember just as it appeared it can dissappear. The JDSF will need a entire economy fit its needs of maintaining the special region army, base, communities and outposts.

[@Excalibur01]

Japanimation

[@Excalibur01]

Japanese cartoons

[@OverlordZephyros]

I love how a military outpost became a massive TRADE hub between worlds .... very in accordance to how many cities exist in history

[@Jesus_Offical]

Japan Be like: Give Treaty port

[@bthsr7113]

Cool concept to set up stories, wasted here.

[@utubrGaming]

From Deep Space Nine to Far Fantasy Five.

[@cass7448]

Many cities today started out as Roman military garrisons.

[@zeehero7280]

Trade is just a form of war without the killing and shooting! PRICE WARS!

[@Jager1967]

The fact that JSDF was smart enough to draw upon Earth military history and utilize the ideal layout of a 'Star Fortress' for their defensive bulwarks, speaks volumes to the professionalism of their combat engineers.

[@Ryanowning]

The entire show is basically an homage to professionalism in competent militaries; as even the hopeless otaku gets down and gritty to get shit done.

[@death_parade]

Haven't watched GATE other than a few clips, but isn't it the case that the enemy fights using spears, shields, bows and swords along with a few dragons thrown into the mix? Why then would JSDF go through the trouble of creating a Star Fortress that were created and evolved specifically to withstand the advent of early cannons? Wouldn't a normal walled compound with a modern conventional trench and bunker network outside of it been fine to stave off that kind of enemy?

[@sijul6483]

The author is former JSDF. I assume he could be fascinated by military and researched it greatly when writing the novel.

[@carlosdgutierrez6570]

@@death_parade The form also offer to the defending side a way to funnel a melee attacking force into the spaces between the points of the star and thus making them a fish in a barrel for the crossfire hitting them from two opposite directions. Yeah, that little detail might be of use if they were ever surrounded by a incredible numerical superior force which managed to reach their walls in spite of the technological gap, remember that they went blind into that other world, every adventage would be useful, specially in the first days when they didn't know shit about the other world.

[@druegnor1703]

star fortress can funnel enemy..this means it can be defended by small troops if ever JSDF need to remove their large troops presence there (maybe due to expensive cost)

[@otavio8566]

imagine if that gate appeared during imperial japan, this series age restriction would be drastically different

[@flugel5554]

it would be interesting to see that this happened before and it just got lost in time. good idea for a prequel. i mean, it is said that different races got there because of the gate opened before.

[@celica5952]

Japan Imperial army liberated Asia , while US supporting Russia and China killing millions civilians.

[@flugel5554]

@@celica5952 damn, talking about hot topics here

[@primarchstar2087]

no... there would be NO RESTRICTIONS >:)

[@ekulerudamuru]

@@flugel5554 yeah and they opened a gate way to a world filled with murder bugs, even JSDF withdraws from there I want to see that in anime too

[@CT-Clone]

Man, GATE stands really high on my list of military anime, due to the fact that it actually shows the military being a competent and deadly force instead of being cannon fodder against medieval armies and magic. I'm so glad you did this! It's certainly unexpected, but welcome! ^^

[@tricksterno9247]

I love series that are basically: Oh you have magic? Well we have teknology! *proceeds to drone strike dragon*

[@asdsdjfasdjxajiosdqw8791]

It reminds me of Stargate back in the day. Really cool.

[@TheArklyte]

Proceeds to run at 20 armed men twice her size with a bayonet. Yeah, superior technology, knife on a stick, superior japanese steel folded million times🤡

[@MaxRavenclaw]

I loved it at first myself, but over time it dawned on me how hard it wanks the JSDF, to the point where it defames Japan's allies... Loved the depiction of a modern army vs a fantasy army but some bits really rubbed me the wrong way. Then there's the issue with the author's original work being basically war crime denying imperialist wish fulfilment fantasy... thankful the network cleaned it up quite a bit before airing it as an anime.

[@halonut96]

@@MaxRavenclaw cry moar

[@michaelmutranowski123]

I really liked how the F-4 Phantom pilots just love flying around completely empty airspace doing whatever maneuvers they want while the commander on the ground scolds them for being showoffs and wasting jet fuel. It's an interesting show whose subtle details can be easily overlooked. FYI: most of the "sexy" "stuff" happens in season two but don't get your hopes up 'cause it's not really "vanilla" it's more like "BDS&M".

[@KillerOrca]

Most of the fan service in the show is of the military type anyway

[@bthsr7113]

@@KillerOrca No, it's the underage creepy.

[@CatWithAOpinion]

@@bthsr7113 *oh.*

[@singletona082]

Yea that one rabbit woman..... i really dislike her, but given what she's been through? I can't fault her for a 'make everyone murder everyone else so the world burns' mindset.

[@michaelmutranowski123]

@@singletona082 yeah, that was an unique way to start season two

[@Blazing_Hyperion]

Holy crap! I never thought I’d see the Templin Institute doing an Anime location.

[@facelessidiot6407]

Same!

[@chheinrich8486]

Next, please the gamilas (gamilon in englisch) from spacebattleship yamato

[@SweetPotatoDingo]

@Dorey DNM the abyss would be amazing

[@kidz4p509]

About freaking time.

[@bryanmcclure2220]

Yeah I wish they could have done one better than this one for there 1st.

[@dy031101]

Politics aside, this anime, like Stargate SG-1, properly portrays a modern military that is actually trying to win a war.

[@lordomacron3719]

the Novels author was a member of the JDSF themselves so not surprising its a realistic (Mostly) depiction of the JDSF

[@anthemanatheme1638]

@@lordomacron3719 It's not just that, Gate has a heavy nationalistic vibe to it. Nothing wrong, of course, but having your guys just steamroll everything feels... eh, boring.

[@schneejacques3502]

​@@lordomacron3719 Nah. There was a controversy in Japanese website as actual JSDF member began to ask the Arthur basic questions about JSDF and the Arthur failed to answer the questions. So there is a rumor he didnt fo to jsdf.

[@Sky_Guy]

@@anthemanatheme1638 Now you understand how non-Americans feel watching your Army-funded Hollywood blockbusters lol.

[@MaxRavenclaw]

@@anthemanatheme1638 The anime? Because the original web novel was basically denying war crimes and promoting imperialism. It was pretty bad. They cleaned it for the anime, but the author was a far-right supporter.

[@andrewreynolds9371]

"Gate" has always ranked high on my 'guilty pleasures' anime list. one of my favorite episodes is when the protagonist takes three of the 'natives' back to Japan to testify before the Diet. Rory lacing into the pompous member is absolutely priceless!

[@jeremynikijuluwstanevil7551]

Me too

[@LuizAlexPhoenix]

Probably the most cringe scene, showcasing the underlying rot of an otherwise fairly mediocre but also personally very fun show, since it was written by the author to expose his political views. It's preachy and it shows how he thinks of the military, having been in the JSDF, and the civilians outside of it. The civilians are portrayed as bumbling idiots at best, deceived by the cunning corrupt politicians and the media. All in need of the strong leadership and protection of the army, itself always shown as composed by compassionate, brave and pure, yet highly trained and deadly warriors. Couldn't be more Mary Sue if he had tried. The show was fun and the combat scenes were often really grounded, a breath of fresh air. But, it came about due to the author's military background and, as most war media made by or with career military personel, one can really see how shallow and insulated their worldviews are. It's a caste mentality, not unique to Japan's military. It's as if the civilians are beneath them both physically and mentally, incapable of protecting themselves, incapable of understanding warfare and, clearly worst of all, acting as self serving obstacles to the beacons of honesty that are the military personel and their leaders. It's pure fascism, the idea that the masses need a strong military leadership not bound by degenerate civilian morality. It's very ironic, considering how the protagonist is precisely focused on achieving a quiet hedonistic life style. The show itself borrows heavily from harem and ecchi anime tropes. When outside of these moments of scripted greatness of the JSDF, the characters are not any different from most run of the mill shows. Hell, if one doesn't look up the author and his esposed views, the underlying fascist ideology can be easily missed, much as it goes on the average superhero movie and series.

[@andrewreynolds9371]

@@LuizAlexPhoenix honestly, I've seen too many politicians who use the military as little more then props to take your views of the interaction between them and the military seriously. if you doubt that, I would just point you to the previous US president as a prime example of how it's done. are the member of the military 'pure as the driven snow'? no, they're just humans like everyone else, and as such, subject to the same failings every other human is. sadly, at least in my experience, many who take up politics are drawn more towards the worst aspects of humanity than towards any sort of altruistic/normal behavior.

[@Mestari1Gaming]

@@LuizAlexPhoenix You said it so well. The Author of the GATE anime glorifies the JSDF and most likely he also idolizes the Imperial Japan and it's Army.

[@yucol5661]

“Guilty pleasure”! That’s a great name. I know it’s wrong to cheer the dumb MC, and the author’s message about how colonialism and war worked out in our world are bad. But it’s still enjoyable to watch

[@Lewd-Tenant_Isan]

One thing I love about the GATE Manga, is the fact that it actually evolves into a sort of political drama, with the Japanese government attempting to stabilise the region, by propping up the legitimate government against the Princes insurgents while pressure from home demands the troops return at the same time forces abroad call for access to the GATE to be shared with other nations. This kind of setting isn't really explored as much in fiction, much less anime/manga, which is why it's such a standout for me. I can draw a lot of parallels with the story of Gate to the tales of places like Afghanistan and Iraq, where the conventional fighting is largely one sided and over swiftly, but the problem of insurgency and political turmoil in the aftermath causes most of the heartache.

[@Anverse-14]

Question : Why is the Japanese government the one that sets up the legitimate government? Why does Japan keep on getting involved to this point alone? Isn't the UN supposed to be the one in control by this point? The Special Region holds no connection to Japan besides being a gateway. Japan has no right to keep holding the region alone without any global agreement. The same has been done with Antarctica and space, so for a world complete with their own civilization and geography outside of any ties with Earth, it should be either left alone or shared by everyone.

[@daryljosephsajulga4912]

I mean, military power is great at large insurgency but not so great on guerilla warfare.

[@josevillanueva2944]

there also this figth that looks like the lord of the rings were giant creatures with armor are ambushing tanks in a forest. Its a bloody batttle to bad it was never animated.

[@ckl9390]

It may be because Japan isn't allowed to take international military action on Earth, but alternate dimensions aren't covered under their terms of surrender. Just a bit of political realism.

[@tatianapreobrazhenskaya9777]

It was also explored in "Земля лишних" by late Russian author Andrey Cruz.

[@williamlydon2554]

Japan-Wank or not, Gate is a fascinating concept, that honestly deserves a more in depth look like this.

[@yucol5661]

I think these “fantasy world meets real world” stories work great if you don’t think too much into it. Because if you do tought out world-building you’ll end up with just plain old colonialism. The story would get sad, villagers would be abused, dragons would probably get poached for their horns.

[@bthsr7113]

Or you could be less pessimistic and show us having finally learned. Also, the concept has been done better elsewhere without loli harem.

[@MetaKnight964]

@@bthsr7113 There is no loli harem, that's just in your messed up head.

[@edmarespaniola4241]

@@bthsr7113 any recs

[@SusCalvin]

@@MetaKnight964 Our lolis are actually 4000 year old gods. Except the ones who are really just 15 years old.

[@SwiftGundam]

This is a jaw dropper. Never would I have imagined GATE to get a video outta all possible anime. I liked the anime but having read the manga well before it came, I can't help but criticize the changes they made. Still would like a second season.

[@BlindandMad]

Out of curiosity was there major changes to the story? And if so what was it you didn't like about them?

[@SwiftGundam]

@@BlindandMad I'd have to both rewatch the anime and reread the manga but I do firmly recall that they sped up events in the anime which didn't allow one to take in all that was happening.

[@bryanmcclure2220]

Having seen the show I'm confused what you like about? It has a good premise but other than that the show is terrible. No balance between the 2 sides, no real conflict, no tension. I saw the 1st half but got frustrated with it and have never started it again.

[@TheMrcoolgaming]

@@bryanmcclure2220 That is a fair criticism however you only have half the picture since you gave up so early, there are very much challenges that the cast has to overcome that can't just be blown away. It is the political side of trying to get peace going again that provides much of the tension in the story, I recommend reading the manga since the tv anime has to tone down the more gory and grim aspects that the manga dabbles in.

[@TheMrcoolgaming]

Also forgot to mention the JSDF as said in the name is a self defense force, which adds to the whole they can't just use the army to crush everything. They have to try any diplomatic means available first.

[@CatHerderCam]

"And thus the JSDF fought there" I see what you did there.

[@OtakuMeister]

Man I miss this anime, it really needs to get another season

[@nicktechnubyte1184]

Ikr?!

[@CatHerderCam]

Unfortunately we dont have quite enough for a second season yet, and the ending for the anime was original... so it might be a bit odd.

[@Blazing_Hyperion]

Absolutely agreed.

[@IBMobius]

Just recently went to re-watch it to find that it was removed from crunchyroll in march

[@Ragmatical]

Give the manga a read - it's great!

[@michaelthayer5351]

When watching this anime, something always bugged me, how Japan called the lands beyond the Gate as "The Special Administrative Region OF JAPAN" and my thought was. 'wait so you passed a law in the Japanese Diet that essentially annexed an entire world/reality?' and you wonder why the Americans, Russians, and Chinese are eyeing you with suspicion as to your intentions ?

[@temporary67315]

The author of Gate portrays both the fantasy world and literally all other countries on Earth besides Japan in a rather unflattering light, with left leaning politicians and journalists in Japan seen as traitors for foreign interests. The publisher actually told the author to tone it down a notch but it still shows through a bit but still, the original web novel was probably more extreme compared to the anime adaptation

[@michaelthayer5351]

@@temporary67315 Jesus...The anime we got is basically Co-Prosperity Sphere 2.0 Electric Boogaloo. I bet the author probably wanted a scene where the Prime Minister burns Article 9.

[@williamlydon2554]

@@temporary67315 Sort of like reading a Tom Clancy novel, your going to notice the author’s politics leaning into the premise, intentional or not.

[@LightningCut]

@@michaelthayer5351 The writer is a know hard right winger in Japan but was in the JSDF. So he has enough knowledge to bring a bunch of stuff to the table, but his politics bleed through a lot.

[@luuu5207]

@@LightningCut yeah its sad that a good plot is easily broken by political views

[@wickerbotterthewizard707]

GATE was an interesting premise that I wish more anime and fiction used. Modern Earth is mundane, but full of military super powers of incredible might. To see armies of Earth fight the mystical wilds and slaver nations of other worlds provides is interesting, especially seeing how the powers of Earth react to nations and peoples of a world that is truly new.

[@cjsubarashi257]

It's sad actually that this is the only anime that I know of that had this idea. Other than seeing how militarily powerful Earth is, we can also realize how far humanity has progressed technologically by basing at the reactions and interactions of the communities beyond the gate.

[@Boomkokogamez]

@@cjsubarashi257 If you like reading, there is a web novel and light novel called Nihonkoku Shoukan. It like GATE but Japan get transported to another world, countries in another world have from medieval era tech to early ww2 tech, there is also magic nations. You'll love it because of the slaughter Japan did to an empire with a few ships.

[@cjsubarashi257]

@@Boomkokogamez I had read that light novel already, great premise and the fact that Japan wasn't the only nation of Earth to be transported to that world added up to that. However it's so hard to find good translations of the latest chapters, and if my memory serves me right, the english translation is said to be already far behind the original. Last time I read the novel was after the Gra Valkas defeat, i'm looking forward to the introduction of the real big bad of the setting, the Ancient sorceress empire

[@cjsubarashi257]

@@Boomkokogamez Try reading GATE: War of Two Worlds, it's a fanfic of GATE, but instead of the Gate appearing on Japan, it appeared on the US. It's one of the few fanfics out there that I would say has already surpassed the original work, both in lore and world building. But since, you've read Nihounko Shoukan i'll assume you've already read it but i'll still recommend it anyways lol.

[@WorldArchivist]

@@cjsubarashi257 Not sure if I read that one. But I do recommend Ghost Recon: The Gate. In this one, the gate still appeared in Japan, but due to circumstances including advanced magic making the conflict far less one-sided, the expedition becomes an international affair.

[@Shinzon23]

man do I ever wish the anime had another season. Its quirky but fun to watch

[@firebladeentertainment5739]

Manga is still running, ITS GOOD!

[@MaxRavenclaw]

@@firebladeentertainment5739 How is it compared to the novels? I heard the LN didn't clean up as much of the author's far right rhetoric from the original web novel as the anime did. Not sure where the manga stands in all that.

[@Admin-Kuni-6172]

a season 3 is said to be wip, but the storyline is said to be done

[@rexlumontad5644]

@@MaxRavenclaw The author had some issues to work out

[@thencrranger5628]

why bother wishing for another season when you can just read the manga. also isn't the original novel barely translated?

[@jonmcgee6987]

I liked how they used the classic star shape fortress for the design of the base. Considering the weapons technology of the other world. The design with anti-air weaponry is well suited for defense.

[@Abdullah-mn6sw]

The star fortress is useless as they don't have cannons and also it isn't built like an actual star fortress rather just a star shaped layout.

[@crimcrusader8459]

@@Abdullah-mn6sw The Star Fortress is actually a 19th Century style Bastion Fortress.

[@nogisonoko5409]

​@@crimcrusader8459 What he meant by useless in this case is that star fortress depicted in GATE did not have any particular use outside of just being a star-shaped fortress. There is no concentrated cannons on the chokepoint of the bastions nor cannons around the walls that could benefit greatly from having star-shaped fortress by creating overlapping kill zones.

[@Schimml0rd]

@@nogisonoko5409 they will just post soldiers on the walls in case of attack?! ;) one soldier = 30 cannons Edit: *20 cannons since they are shooting .308 so the mags prob only carry 20 rounds^^

[@aldrinmilespartosa1578]

​@@nogisonoko5409yet, that's the kicker. They don't know what's happening, better be prepared than being caught not.

[@JunkPhuJP]

I love how the refugees of Alunus at first thought they were going to have to "do unspeakable things" in order to survive living there, and then the JSDF was like, "So we killed some dragons. Like a lot of dragons. And we've already decided we don't need anything from them. Would they be useful for you?" "OMG, dragon scales are like super valuable here! And you don't want anything in return?!" Then they go to Italica’s trader and goes "So the JSDF just saved your city from bandits. We'd like the special rate. Here are bags and bags full of dragon scales." "Holy shit we literally don't have enough money." "Then you can make up the difference with information."

[@LeFrenchGuy101]

Ikr? Like I love that abt the anime. Not fully in IT for the resources avoids tons of combat and is one of the first anime to use COMMON SENSE!

[@vanDaalstad]

Man, Gate had a great concept but hardly the best execution. it became clear pretty early that the anime was more interested in the harem and the glorification of JSDF. Still the actually good scenes remain fun to rewatch.

[@SusCalvin]

That's how the manga works as well. The manga is just a little further into the story. It is a silly isekai story. They are trying to explore why the two worlds are connected, why the Special Region is technologically regressed and even magic has unspoken limits, meeting some drow which expands the harem etc. It has some weird subplots like smuggling yaoi into the Special Region. One of the more interesting aspects is how the inhabitants of the other side try to puzzle out the invaders. The base is a place where you can observe and interact with JSDF off-duty staff so of course it's crawling with spies after a while. They start to figure out that Japan is actually not the only power on the Earth side, that this "Kingdom of China" might make a better offer. They abandon earlier tactics, you start to see imperial goons in early camouflage fighting in skirmish formations with slingers and crossbows. They develop listening posts once they learn the JSDF can fly a company across the world.

[@josevillanueva2944]

in the mnaga is more bloody and has more conspiracy even there is a questionable journalist jerk who watns to depic the JSDF as the villain.

[@SusCalvin]

@@josevillanueva2944 Like it was the international press' fault when the Co-prosperity Sphere was portrayed in a bad light. Like it was only right for the JSDF to keep the place closed and run like a colony.

[@demonic_myst4503]

Glorification by humansiing the militery and pointing out the real world coruptionsnin the japanese political system or you salty that ameeica gets called out for its meddling in japan

[@justicar77]

@@demonic_myst4503 Yup. The main complaint I've seen is literally just "WHY IS AMERICA NOT THE MESSIAH OF THE UNIVERSE IN THIS! WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

[@uss_04]

I really liked seeing the JSDF presence grow around the gate as the show progressed. Especially the town that ended up trading in our worlds goods around the BX.

[@bthsr7113]

Well that would have required a writer who wasn't obsessed with underage love interests and one who realized a harem is tacky, overused, and not the most interesting thing.

[@treebush]

@@bthsr7113 blame the editor

[@gremlin_uwu]

@@bthsr7113 dude, he's saying that's what happened in the show, can't you read? Lol

[@MetaKnight964]

@@bthsr7113 There is no love interests so what are you watching?

[@SusCalvin]

The town stays in the background in the manga. There are some light comedy subplots that explore how the early refugees from the first chapters settle into their new position as an increasingly prosperous garrison town and trade hub. It starts to function like any other garrison town, this is where off-duty JSDF staff go to have a local meal or a drink. It is also a military protectorate administrated by the JSDF, with JSDF personnel and deputized locals keeping order. Deputized locals wear a strange mix of JSDF clothes, civilian garb and MP insignia, aren't allowed to use guns but carry their local weapons or imported Earth bows/swords. One of the deputies is a POW from much earlier. The trade is controlled by the JSDF, since they are the only ones who can bring things through the Ginza gate. The people in town are middle men who run the trade networks out into the Special Region. The JSDF uses it to raise local currency and develop human intelligence networks along the trade routes. They're used by the JSDF special forces when they want to set up an OP somewhere in a city. Since it is an isekai, everyone is gushing about how cool japanese culture is and how awesome sushi tastes. They trade fabrics, pop culture magazines, manga. They intentionally limit some items, like newspapers or technical manuals. There is a late suplot where we learn just how many spies from enemies and prospective allies are present in that town. People in the Special Region don't even know that other Earth nations even exist at first, they start to puzzle things together much later on when an international observer mission visits the base.

[@RandomTrinidadian]

Was not expecting this! This makes me very happy as a Gate anime fan

[@jeremy1860]

I've only seen a few brief clips of this anime, but I have to say the idea of a modern-day military going to the past (or something like it) and showing old-school armies what's what actually sort of intrigues me 😊

[@GunRunner106]

heli jokies literally recreate a scene from apocalypse now, music and all.

[@davfree9732]

There was a live action American equivalent where a modern day aircraft carrier was transported back in time to just before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Never really got the point as they played the 'we can't interfere with time' card... Even though the Captain was about to... But then the time storm popped up and zapped them back.

[@bthsr7113]

It's another harem lite power fantasy. They ruin the concept in all but those clips.

[@daCanadainCanuck]

Its got some cool scenes but is ruined by loli shit and the main character literally drives around with a check list for lolis could have been better if it didn't get bogged down with that stupid shit. Your better off watching a best scene compilations.

[@Blitzozs]

they bombed two dragons it was awsome

[@parkermaisterra8532]

Well far from perfect series GATE is definitely a guilty pleasure that I enjoy a lot

[@The_Viscount]

That is an excellent summary of the show. I have yet to read the novels, but I'm lead to believe they're less harem-y.

[@parkermaisterra8532]

@@The_Viscount Haven't read the Novels but I do highly recommend the Manga. Is way more grungy and doesn't censor the violence like the anime. Also unlike the anime most of the characters aren't cutsie

[@PeaceEllen]

@@parkermaisterra8532 not cute? Boi, have you seen the 4 Main Cast? They are fucking adorable, hell at least in the manga, The Fucking Dissapointment of an Emperor Zorzal, actually looks like a roman prick.

[@parkermaisterra8532]

@@PeaceEllen Did you not see the word "most"? Yeah the 4 main cast are cute but I'm not talking about them. I'm talking about the likes of say Zorzal who looks so Bishi its annoying

[@PeaceEllen]

@@parkermaisterra8532 oh, ok

[@restitutororbis1216]

I definitely didn't expect to see the Templin Institute and GATE in the same sentence!

[@MarkTyger]

Thrilled to see GATE covered by the Templin Institute. The world has such an interesting premise and I count it as one of my favourite Isekai continuums with well handled OP protagonists, just under Overlord. Great work!

[@BlazingOwnager]

I have to admit I like the plot to this thing a lot. It's like an alien invasion movie, except the aliens realized they have very, very badly screwed up when a single tiny nation is able to mop the floor with them with their 2nd rate equipment while not even trying. That's just.. amazing.

[@df8340]

I love how Japan sends it's most outdated equipment, like seeing the type 74 was a surprise and shows the studio did its homework

[@cjsubarashi257]

Man GATE is totally underrated. As a sci-fi and high fantasy lover I always fantasized modern and medieval societies interacting. Finding out that there was an anime for that felt like a dream come true. That was 4 years ago, and now GATE is one of my top tier lists of animes, I'm really happy that The Templin Institute made a video for it.

[@bthsr7113]

You must not have seen the stories where that concept is the actual focus and done well.

[@themasteronhigh1665]

@@bthsr7113 Examples?

[@Nukesnipe]

@@themasteronhigh1665 salvation war off the top of my head. Gate is really, really bad.

[@Garmin21111]

@@Nukesnipe unfortunately salvation war was never fully completed and the author died.

[@Nukesnipe]

@@Garmin21111 yeah, it sucks. What we got is still pretty good tho

[@ladikthrawn7078]

I did not expect to see this, but I am very glad that I do. Gate was the first ever anime that I watched and it has a special place in my heart. I'm also a military tech enthusiast, if that weren't obvious alredy

[@flugel5554]

bro same!! it was my first anime, i can admit it has it flaws, but it something special for being the first

[@jedimike7622]

It was the anime that got me into watching more anime. I love it dearly.

[@andreworiez8920]

Mine was Battle tech.... While I was living in Tokyo.

[@Kessler-dc4ud]

When Nihonkoku Shoukan gets an anime of its own, I'm pretty sure that it'll be quite an interesting subject to cover for Templin Institute.

[@spencervance8484]

Ah yes the entirety of japan gets isekaied. Land mass and all

[@forreal723bruh]

summon ohio :trol:

[@poisonshadow317]

The Emissaries of the Sun God's land component is literally designated as the Imperial Japanese Army 10th Army, the same designation to the ones in NANKING. No studio is gonna touch that

[@comradekirov7788]

@@poisonshadow317 meh, they may end up changing some stuff if that was the concern

[@poisonshadow317]

@@comradekirov7788 tell that to Nidome no Jinsei o Isekai de

[@josephsuh525]

Wow Templin Institute doing the Anime is something I did not see that coming but that's actually a good thing there are more governments and factions on other types of anime. So I hope the Templin Institute do more on the Anime.

[@Tigershark_3082]

Looking forward to seeing a breakdown of Aslan's Mercenary airbase from Area 88 The Manga has an interesting mix of aircraft, namely early Phantoms (Cs, Ds, Bs, and Js), F-5A Freedom Fighters, F-5E Tiger IIs, A-4 Skyhawks, (a mix of Es, Fs, and Ms), eventually long-nose Phantoms (E models), eventually 2x F/A-18A Hornets (or possibly F/A-18Cs, you never know), a Draken, Tomcat, Super Sabers, Crusaders, and lots of other stuff. Edit: Later on in the Manga, they get ahold of some fairly goofy stuff: F-111 Aardvarks, an A-6 Intruder, an S-3 Viking, an RA-5C Vigilante, and eventually a B-1B Lancer. I think my personal favorites are the Draken, Tigershark, and X-29 X-29 because it's frankly one of the most beautiful non-combat planes ever built, F-20 Tigershark because it's one of my all-time favorites, and the Draken because of both the livery (desert camo) and the backstory (Basically, McCoy had to fuse two J-35J airframes together, was forced to go to Sweden for the non-afterburning part of the engine, then had to go to either Austria or Finland to get the afterburner, though I'm pretty sure both Draken airframes were either Finnish or Austrian). Another really goofy part of the Manga is when they modify a Kfir C.2 with a very powerful radar (which probably couldn't even fit in the nose), as well as 6x AIM-54 Phoenixes. Oh yeah, the main character also comes across an $80 Billion fortune, and buys an aircraft carrier. The Manga was a real trip and a half...

[@ladikthrawn7078]

THERE IS A GATE MANGA?!!!!!!!!!

[@agniteyt]

Wtf bro...

[@Tigershark_3082]

@@ladikthrawn7078 Yes, but I'm talking about Area 88 Templin made a twitter post about watching Area 88, so I decided to talk about it

[@NDScalio]

@@ladikthrawn7078 Yeah, and much MUCH better than the anime imo

[@ionfreak83]

@@ladikthrawn7078 Yeah Manga version came first and it continues on. Much better and more violent and gory.

[@mahe7744]

Gate shows how a coordinated military is deadly and how the tech difference is huge, just like how practicality makes things so much easier. But also shows how magic is straight bs and how dangerous some of the fantasy monsters are, a dragon is no joke even for the military, they had no way to deal damage to it other than heavy artillery and explosives, sure a dragon blows up instantly agaisnt a small army in the modern times but that doesnt make it any less dangerous, an army of dragons would absolutely fuk up a whole city just like an organized operation would absolutely obliterated a nest of dragons before they can even react, gate shows this pretty well too

[@maniacmagge2568]

YES! Gate is one of my most favorite Isekai esque anime with awesome fantasy vs modern military

[@bryanmcclure2220]

I wouldn't call it Fantasy vs a modern military, That implies that there's actually some sort of conflict or relatively level Plainfield fight. Sadly the author lacks imagination when it comes to fantasy, So it's mainly Japanese military easily mowing down medieval peasants and the occasional monster. Hard to imagine why anyone would enjoy it but to each his own I guess.

[@bthsr7113]

@@bryanmcclure2220 Well it is neat to see something that spits in the face of the idolizing past militaries, but then you need tot actually look at thee social impact. Also not have a bayonetted rifle be used to win a sword duel against a noble.

[@SusCalvin]

@@bryanmcclure2220 In the manga, the empire gets their own development. They're even more fun to follow. They try to gather what information they got and make something with it. They have this roman quality about them. You can smash one army of Rome and they just make another. They start to show up wearing primative camouflage. They abandon massed ranks and start to use skirmish formations where everyone has a crossbow or sling. One JSDF ranger section against 200 guys with crossbows is a lot sketchier than just shooting line infantry. At one point they think "What if we take the biggest semi-trained, half-controlled monster we can find and put it in superheavy armour?" They build a listening post network once they learn the JSDF has transport planes. Magic or dragon flight isn't new to them but the concept of dropping an entire unit that way is. They use small dragons as recce and skirmishers at most. The JSDF has a huge communications advantage, a squad with a radio can communicate over vast distances. Some of them try to figure out how a gun works. They have no captured guns but they find non-magical lead pieces in dead and wounded soldiers, and can't see that none of the JSDF dudes are wizards. So they have a working hypothesis that some force in the guns must propel the lead forward. Much later on, some wizards are starting to learn how to make a spell working like a shaped charge based on smuggled physics books from Japan or something. They can't fireball a tank, it just dissipates the explosion. They hope this will bring back a new era of battle magic.

[@SusCalvin]

@@bryanmcclure2220 The JSDF-administrated town outside base is a spy central for all sorts of people. Everyone who wants to figure out the JSDF, both imperial people and prospective allies, has someone there. It's the only place where you can routinely observe and interact with off-duty JSDF people. Much later on, some people in the Special Region start to pick up enough chatter that suggests Japan is actually not a major power on Earth. There's the "Kingdom of China" that might be an alternative ally. Back on the Earth side of the Gate, the world is locked in a cold war between China, the USA and Russia with Japan as a nominal US ally.

[@bryanmcclure2220]

@@SusCalvin that's what I was hoping for from the anime.

[@Dragnfly_mynamewastaken]

I always wished that they animated more of this because I never had the time or environment to read on. While I love that the JSDF trounced the empire, I was looking forward to them facing more challenges. tricky political situations, strange magic, etc. That said, it's one of the rare instances of a mary sue (in this case a whole organization) being entirely justified.

[@UGNAvalon]

The fanfic Here We Go Again adds more to the challenges & magical weaponry & geopolitical minefields, but sadly, it is text-only.

[@virus5600]

This one was really well made. Especially considering that this is an incomplete anime that was cut off from a bigger story but has a good cut off point. Thank you so much for the quality content! ❤️

[@Cole-ui8bi]

It was intentional so you'll be motivated to read the manga or light novel of it

[@Casavo]

Oh man, I love the fact you've covered GATE. I love when we get to see really odd tech matches like in the show. Really wish they would do more as Rory is my favorite. Great work, keep it up.

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

My favorite thing about the show is the realistic fact that if we meet a world with cat girls and things like that...we're going to LOVE it...not fear it. Same is true with aliens, really. Some will be scared little morons...and some just won't give a shit either way...but most will be absolutely giddy about it.

[@aoki6332]

About Alien it really depend on the first meeting and there appearance we fear the unknow if the first alien contact is violent you can bet that most Human will go into Xenophobia and vise versa if our first contact is like Stark Trek our optimistic nature will came out and it also really depend on how they look you can love and see similarity for something that look like you but not a Xenomorph

[@FidoZip1988]

The manga is still going, chapter 118 is translated. And yes, the JSDF has taken casualties.

[@reubenlyimo]

well that was going to happen eventually it is statistically inevitable

[@PetroBeherha]

How many, and from what if that's not a spoiler?

[@robertungsod691]

A the battle of Marais the battle that the empire manage to inflict multiple casualties on jsdf

[@iamafire1521]

@@PetroBeherha There are currently 2 deaths and unknown numbers of injured from the JSDF side in chapter 118

[@SusCalvin]

@@reubenlyimo The empire in the manga is slow to react. They're a huge land power where one end of the empire doesn't know what the other is doing until weeks later. Stuff that develops outside the Alnus gate doesn't reach the capital until way afterwards. They try their best to puzzle things out. The empire trying to figure out how a gun works, what kills a tank or how to build an early warning system for air raids was much more fun than following our isekai protag captain and his harem.

[@Dreamfox-df6bg]

While the technological advantage can't be denied, in a few instances it was the modern tactics and training that also made a huge difference. For example, taking out the guards of the city gates of the Empire's capital would have played out very similar with medieval weapons. If anyone had the same training as the soldiers of the JSDF. As a table top role player I find that very fascinating.

[@SergioBocanegra]

I thought I read it wrong but you guy's actually dived into an Anime. Gate was one of my favorite Anime back when I first started watching seasonal Anime back in 2016. I binged watched this 6 times on crunchyroll through my ps4

[@nicholascauton9648]

I actually like how this anime does not treat the modern military as stupid just because they’re technologically superior. Even though they clearly have modern technology on their side, the JSDF remains disciplined to not underestimate their enemy that uses swords, shields, spears, and on occasion, magic. The same could be said for the fantasy armies as well. They’re not stupid. They literally don’t know what they’re up against because they’ve never fought an army like ours before. And this isn’t crapping on fantasy either. It’s just showing how a medieval fantasy realm where magic exists would react if it were to meet face-to-face with a modern world filled with technological wonders such as cars, computers, and other electrical stuff. Plus many of the modern and fantasy characters get along quite well along with having some nice cultural exchanges. For example, mages, who are considered to be the smart ones in the fantasy genre, are introduced to computers which is a tool used by scientists in the modern world. Point is, I don’t believe this anime is meant to show “HAHA! MACHINE GUN GO BRRT!!! F*** LOTR!” Like come on. Both the modern/sci-fi and the high fantasy genres are actually being well-respected here. Edit: For the record, I’ve thought of an idea of writing a story about a small group from a modern world meeting with a small group from a fantasy world. An Army Ranger, an FBI chick, and a computer hacker meet a battleaxe-wielding iron armor wearing barbarian, an elf sorceress, and a bow-wielding thief to form a team together to fight a necromancer who has an army on his side. And then come to find out, I discover this anime.

[@stratometal]

I LOVE THIS ANIME! Its my favorite Isekai of its decade. Thankyou for doing this. I wish they would do one more season.

[@MaxRavenclaw]

I love how you guys recognise the imperialist/colonialist undertones of the show. Those are left over from the original novel.

[@MasterFancyPants]

It really was a Japanese military wankfest, but you gotta love it lol

[@bthsr7113]

@@MasterFancyPants No, I don't.

[@rexlumontad5644]

@@MasterFancyPants It was kinda fun

[@wildwolf111]

@@MasterFancyPants As an asian who got told a lot of WW2 stories, this anime actually scares me a little.

[@MasterFancyPants]

@A Perpetual Guardsman with a flashlight Ye, I know there are a few of those. I'm pretty sure Japan has never apologized to China for War Crimes. It is what it is.

[@kostastevic4807]

I did not expect this from The Templin Institute to do anime type video and at the same time they chose one of my favorite anime series and I hope they will continue to make similar things, especially regarding the GATE.

[@Soloong_Gaybowzer]

I'm so happy that you covered this. GATE what's one of my favorite issakai animes due to the fact that it was the one that was most based in the real world.

[@rebelblade7159]

Okay I didn't expect Templin to cover anime content. Can't wait for future videos. Also I'd suggest looking into the Nasuverse. There's lots of interesting topics to make videos of like the numerous factions among the mages or the Holy Grail War. I'd also suggest stuff from Fate/Grand Order like the Chaldea Security Organizations or the Lostbelts (Especially Synchronized Intellectual Nation or Lostbelt 3/Chinese Lostbelt).

[@ilcilc2910]

A lot of critics call out the jingoism in this anime but considering it's a Japanese anime I find the jingoism particularly relevant and actually less aggressive than other nation's example's of jingoism in media.

[@gabrielandradeferraz386]

Its like when the us army asks to be seen in a good light and lends military equipment to movie producers about it. If you like Top Gun, you cant complain about this anime

[@Arielnovak]

Its almost like The Final Countdown (1980) but anime

[@brianstabile165]

The only problem is in top gun we don’t mention our Allie’s but when in gate you mention the USA(one of animes largest non Asian anime market) as your enemy while in real life there gonna jump feet first when there’s even a threat of war it’s just…concerning?

[@SusCalvin]

Japanese jingoism makes their neighbours queasy about 1930. Especially when a japanese politician visits certain shrines. The Co-prosperity Sphere wasn't very nice.

[@MrX-un8cz]

i love how the ability of the main character is basically how good they're at not getting captured instead of bullshit superpower the rest is just his experience in the special forces, combined two of them and suddenly he's extremely terrifying spec op soldier that can easily escape almost any situation it's shown in the anime that they survived getting into a 3 way clusterfuck of skirmish between 3 different nations spec op, showing great intuition and escaping dangerous situations with ease

[@crackedjabber]

Say what you will about the Gate series, the writer put a lot of thought into how a military would be forced to function in a world with limited support. Really nice to see Templin covering it.

[@SusCalvin]

The JSDF has a lot of support. There is no cost to step in and out through the Ginza gate. The only limit is the volume of the gate. They have to pick airplanes apart and assemble them on the other side. But they can drive a truck through the gate and literally end up in the middle of Tokyo. Any units they place in the Special Region aren't in readiness against Russia and China. It's implied that a three-part cold war between them and the USA is going on back on Earth, and has escalated to covert special forces operations.

[@AuroraWolf655]

Need season 3

[@cryptidjoe8002]

Never heard of Gate before but I’ve been wanting to see an episode on an anime for a while now so this is exciting. If anime is open I would be interested in seeing a video on the Nation of Amestris from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

[@gabrielandradeferraz386]

Its a very good anime. The manga ends up becoming a bit more of propaganda according to some people but tbf its a great anime, and does a great job of representing political turmoil and such. Its pretty good

[@bthsr7113]

@@gabrielandradeferraz386 No it doesn't. It would rather cut from a king imagining the horrors that mere mortars could inflict to underage fan service. It's remarkable how well that scene serves to underscore the wasted potential.

[@dragonclaw4159]

I never watched this anime, so this is unique to me. Side note: hey templin institute, would you do a video on the bastion from ender lilies? It would fit this theme quite well. I also want people to see that game.

[@andrewreynolds912]

Trust me you will love it's amazing! It's one of those few rare isekai military animes we ever get! We need more of stuff like the gate and I've watch the whole thing and it's actually impressive for what I've seen.

[@Blitzozs]

it's fun watching them hail an attack helicopter as a steel dragon with violence so brutal it can't be comprehended by humans as it whipes put a whole legion of troops

[@joecrazy9896]

It's basically Japanese Stargate, except it obviously leans more towards magic.

[@Blitzozs]

@@joecrazy9896 correction: leaning towards the obliteration of magic

[@Zeknif1]

@@Blitzozs My favorite aspect of the story was the mage applying scientific concepts she learned from Earth to start enhancing the effects of her magic.

[@MakinamiPhYT]

This was unexpected. I was just reading the manga earlier today at work and this video pops up

[@FokkerBoombass]

I never actually thought much of the outdated vehicles shown in use and pinned it as simply the studio reusing existing assets. What you're saying actually makes a LOT of sense.

[@tomwarren5580]

I've never been that interested in anime but this might be the coolest, most interesting idea I've ever heard.

[@joao_goncalves]

Man this just made my day. Thank you for checking it out. The more eyes on it, the better. Also, if you are looking for more suggestions for more videos, I'd like to put forward the world from Space Battleship Yamato, or 86. I believe they are good candidates for sci-fi world to explore.

[@wajeehguro733]

As a big fan of GATE, I've never expected you guys to make a video about it. Thank you guys so much. Here's a sub.

[@gradipadia9800]

O my dear gawd! I didn't expect Gate to higlighted by The Institute! Still waiting for the 3rd season😢

[@bryanmcclure2220]

Is the 2nd season better, The 1st was so boring, a glorified recruitment ad for the Japanese military, With the side of harem.

[@SkinnerBeeMan]

I enjoyed this jsdf recruiting advertisement camouflaged as anime. It was very good

[@Ian-ke6yn]

To anyone who may read this. While the manga is a slow progress, the Novel has long ago concluded. And Templin, you are the best.

[@CocoanutVA]

You can only imagine how nightmarish this scenario would've gone if the portal opened anywhere else. Like in Washington DC or Beijing. There would be little mercy compared to the JSDF.

[@zagreus1249]

I mean technically if it popped anywhere they would face a ruthless response, even for japan it was a bit of a optimistic response.

[@ewok40k]

Imagine Russia... they would probably nuke the capital of the Empire, then asked rest for surrender. Or Israel. No one messes with Israel...

[@myself2noone]

I'd say the biggest difference in Washington is they probably wouldn't need the military to do anything. Locals with guns and the police could probably push them back.

[@KillerOrca]

@@myself2noone Not sure there’s that many active gun owners in Washington DC

[@Centurion-fl4wj]

@@myself2noone For the infantry and larger monsters like orcs and trolls maybe, but I doubt so for those like the wyverns though

[@minhmeo9506]

Hope you do more about GATE, Templin. This series had so many things to explore :3

[@keurikeuri7851]

What's scary in the story was when Mimoza and Rory talked about the reason why there were different races. They mention the part that the Gate might close or go to sleep when the proper time comes. That would mean if the JSDF didn't predict the timing correctly the gate might suddenly close and they might no longer be able to go back to Japan

[@ZettyLad]

And then a new Japanese nation would spring up at that point on the other side of the gate. Then probably work towards global hegemony.

[@krunken_isok]

should I tell you some spoilers from the LN or..?

[@keurikeuri7851]

@@krunken_isok Thanks but I recently just learned about it.

[@danielchavez919]

It's worse than that. In the novel and manga, it is revealed that the gate is an interdimensional wormhole that opens only for a certain amount of time, this is because the gods of the special region only use that world as a playground and they don't give a shit about people's lives. Even so, they open the gate from time to time to bring in new races from other worlds as if it were a zoo and the gods close it after that. The WHY is important: It cannot remain open forever because it will simply tear apart the reality of both dimensions, causing the end of the world or the arrival of beings that inhabit the dark space between worlds.

[@monsieurduquack5440]

Ah yes, the anime with THE BEST reimagining of the Flight of the Valkyries helicopter attack scene from Apocalypse Now

[@sieno103]

素晴らしい。 なかなかこうゆう動画って日本語圏には無いから、ファンとしてとても嬉しいです。

[@appelbottemjeans]

I like how the Japanese avoid the word “assault” or “military”

[@skylerrutherford9870]

This is actually a really cool idea for a show. I'm gonna have to watch it now

[@WMM-td4pk]

So Japanese Stargate, but the Goa’uld are medieval? Awesome, I had no idea this existed!

[@jujuplayboy]

Of all organisations from an anime the Templin Institute could talk about, the JSDF from GATE was very low on my list. A surprise for sure. Still, I like it.

[@yarilolz]

This is a gem didn't even think of this series this decade till this video

[@johnnysizemore5797]

JSDF is no joke man, they are a real solid group these guys are highly trained and motivated so you have to take them seriously cause if you don't you get what I call "The Darwin Award For Exilence" for your troubles.

[@Blitzozs]

I love GATE there's some unique satisfaction of watching a modern army (it's outdated by our standards though) completely pumble medieval armies even with their majik

[@zagreus1249]

I mean there is a general satisfaction in Technology triumphing over magic. I would bet 100% every time on a Rifle over a magic wand or sword.

[@KillerOrca]

@@zagreus1249 The glorious reward for tech nerds everywhere

[@zagreus1249]

@@KillerOrca indeed

[@alexl6644]

More. We need more of this. You outdid yourselves this time.

[@AresWalker8]

Gate is honestly one of the best and most intricate isekai animes I've seen. Its one of those that I come back to every once in a while.

[@AlonzoTompkins]

Huh, wasn’t expecting to see GATE. Just got recommended this video so I didn’t even notice it until now.

[@sumguy01]

I LOVE GATE. I really hope it gets another season

[@AuroraWolf655]

Season 3 is a must have

[@AragornRespecter]

Well boys we did it. We got them to do an episode on an Anime Now please, Legend of the Galactic Heroes

[@warhammer8867]

Yeah the best one and the most surprising part.

[@Cole-ui8bi]

Damn right choom

[@Boomkokogamez]

To anyone who like GATE. There is a light novel and web novel called Nihonkoku Shoukan. Japan get transported to another world that has countries like magic nations, medieval era tech to early ww2 tech nations. Epic and good battles shows how advanced and powerful Japan are in another world.

[@Scientist118]

This is certainly a surprise from this channel. There are a shit ton of fanfics revolving around this setting.

[@Hans_Muller_Landa]

Anime S1&2 was such so long time... Can't wait for new Season 3

[@davidnemoseck9007]

I really love this show. Wish they would have a second season.

[@Ken-vw6gf]

It has season 2 n manga to

[@unsaidchester7949]

This is very shocking to see The Templin Institue covering a anime show! I want to see the Principality of Zeon next!

[@bryanjacla1068]

Please make a video about the following enemy nations in Nihonkoku Shoukan, another military isekai series just like GATE, but instead of having a gate tha opened in Japan, the whole Japanese archipelago was transferred to another world: 1. Parpaldia Empire 2. Gra Valkas Empire

[@andreworiez8920]

Be very interesting to see what happened to the US forces based in Japan!!!!

[@bryanjacla1068]

@@andreworiez8920 it's already mentioned in the LN that they're reduced to an advisory role. However, they got a chance to do military action in the New World during the Great Naval Invasion, as the USFJ personnel in Kadena could defend Okinawa against Gra Valkas Empire. However, the author Minorou (Min-min) didn't let that happened

[@SusCalvin]

The entire home island chain of Japan was hit by Truck-kun.

[@chheinrich8486]

One of my favorite anime, i especially like the references to godzilla the soldiers make when facing the dragon

[@colonelrockrits9436]

Quite glad to see GATE being talked about in 2022 still. quite amazing since discovering and hearing about it I was really hooked on the said idea of modern and medieval meetings and ya, quite big potential crossovers that have been made before.

[@ks_ig2728]

I would love for them to cover Nihonkoku Shoukan. It’s a very dumb and unrealistic web novel/manga but the thought of an entire country i.e. Japan being isekai’d to a fantasy world is a fun story nonetheless.

[@michaelau6976]

Never thought I will saw GATE on this channel. Maybe next time we can see more like MUV-LUV and FMP.They are quite unique AoT is one of the anime inspired by MUV-LUV

[@Excalibur01]

MUV LUV would be awesome

[@michaelau6976]

@@Excalibur01 Yap Never saw the world are so ‘united’ even the world is about to end

[@MiguelLopez-yc2rh]

The Special Region is basically a neo colony of Japan because japanese can (and probably would attempt to) dominate that new world in all possible aspects (military, politics, economics, society,etc) and do whatever they want without the Earth nations knowing about it. Trading with the natives would be too one sided to make it productive for the other side of the GATE because they can only give them natural and valuable resources in exchange for the most basic things Japan could give them. Maybe this could allow a new Colombian Exchange with the arrival of new animals or plants from the Special Region to the earthern markets.

[@yonirais4699]

This happens to be one of my favorite anime and manga series Really wish it had a more satisfying conclusion Thank you so much for this video

[@jinngeechia9715]

The beauty of this anime is how explosions are animated with the sound and also how special forces are used. In the strike as a retaliation on the senate building, the special forces were lazing the target. They were inserted into the vicinity already covertly and not in the view of anyone. When the senate building was hit, you see explosion first followed by a pause then the sound of the explosion. A very good detail on the sonics.

[@yuutsukun3798]

The Templin Institute's ability to reach multiple alternate universes has made its way to anime. I can't wait to see more shows that you'll make based on anime

[@mrmaxwheels]

This was a very fun and refreshing change of pace that I definitely didn't expect, GATE owns and I'm sure so many people here in the comments are as excited as I am, or now have an opportunity to check out a new anime that they otherwise wouldn't be aware of.

[@matthewkevinobispo6582]

1:27 The title... hehehe

[@harukashouko1131]

The manga's latest chapter is so bloody, JSDF was met with strong guerilla resistance

[@announcerspeakerboxbfdi4966]

Its explained in the manga that the GATE itself is a bridge between worlds, think of dimension/worlds as like string and when they touch they connect allowing people to cross over. The Special region is like a HUB for theses worlds and many have come from separate worlds. read it for yourself as im not spoiling the good parts

[@pigeon4481]

Japan wouldn’t exist if this portal really existed, no way the US, China and Russia would allow the country to get acces to recourses from an entire new world. Without them

[@strider2175]

GATE is such a great start to doing military animes on this channel! I'd love to see things like Section 8 (Ghost in the Shell: SAC), UN Cosmo Navy (Space Battleship Yamato), and the Earth Federation (Universal Century Gundam).

[@achillesa5894]

Let's go, Templin covers anime now. GATE is a good pick. It has its issues (a lot of issues) but nothing else quite scratches that itch of modern fighter jets dogfighting dragons. Could you guys cover Knights of Sidonia? It's pretty obscure but I feel like it would be a good fit for this channel. The mechas are some of the most realistic out there in my opinion and the generation ship setting is neat.

[@mho...]

WOW GATE... i would never have expected this! Would be great to see new seasons! & lets not forget the GATE connection is only temporary & will close again some day!

[@thatstormguy]

Never thought this would be their first anime episode. So surely they do more episodes on the Gate series