The anime GATE is coming back with a Season 2, more than 10 years after the first one aired in 2015. The new season is called GATE Season 2: Jieitai Kano Umi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri, while the official English title is GATE 2: Tides of Conflict.
This time, the story will take place at sea, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will be the focus. Fans can expect “big sea battles and exciting political drama in the fantasy world.” Animation production will be handled by Studio M2, which also worked on PLUTO. The main staff includes:
- Director: Toru Takahashi
- Series Composition / Script: Tatsuhiko Urahata (Returning from Season 1)
- Character Design: Shigeru Fujita
- Animation Production: Studio M2
- Production Cooperation: GENCO
The new season also introduced its main characters. They include:
- Tokushima Hajime
- Edajima Goro
- Primera Luna Avion
- Odette Ze Nebula
- Shura No Arch
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GATE 2: Tides of Conflict (Season 2) – Author Comment
The author, Takumi Yanai:
Tozai, toozai !
As the sun rises in the east and sets in the sea of the west—crossing distant time, crossing gates, setting out into the world in leather boots—it brings me great honor to announce the anime adaptation of GATE 2: Tides of Conflict.
This story is built word by word with my own thoughts and emotions poured into each stroke of the pen. To all the creators who bring this world to life with sound and color, breathing life into it with brush and tool—my deepest gratitude goes out to you.
I hope this story becomes a wind that soars across Japan, the East and the West, and beyond to the rest of the world. And so, I humbly ask all of you to receive it into your hearts, across time and space
Yoroshiku onegai itashimasu!!
Oshi x GATE 2: A Fan-Driven Revival
The announcement was made in partnership with Oshi, a platform that allows anime fans to directly support production. GATE 2’s revival is shown as a celebration of long-time fans who kept the series alive through their interest and enthusiasm.
The initiative aims to deepen fan involvement by offering access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes updates, and limited rewards. Oshi emphasizes its mission to give fans a direct role in the anime creation process. Contributor Reward Tiers
Supporters can contribute Valor (the platform’s currency) in exchange for digital and physical rewards across several tiers. These include early concept materials, collectibles, and credits in the anime.
Available Tiers:
- Legacy (500 Valor)
Digital emblem, character sketches, early access, and supporter badge. - Petty Officer (2,000 Valor)
Adds thank-you messages, name on a commendation board, and production updates. - Chief Petty Officer (9,900 Valor)
Includes a merchandise pack and digital collectibles. - Lieutenant (25,000 Valor)
Grants access to work-in-progress materials and signed digital collectibles. - Commander (100,000 Valor)
Includes name in episode credits and physical production memorabilia. - Captain (250,000 Valor)
Adds autographed items and surprise rewards. - Admiral (TBA)
Offers cameo appearance in the anime, name in all episode credits, private screening access, and more.
Final details may change depending on production timelines and approvals. All rank names are fictional and used for fan engagement only.
Background
Gate (Jieitai Kano Chi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri) is a Japanese fantasy novel series written by Takumi Yanai, with illustrations by Daisuke Izuka and Kurojishi. It was first posted online between 2006 and 2009 on a site called Arcadia, before being picked up by publisher AlphaPolis in 2010. According to the official website, the series exceeded 7.3 million copies in circulation (including digital editions) as of June 2024.
A manga version, drawn by Satoru Sao, started in 2011, and it was followed by three spin-off manga in 2015. The story was later adapted into an anime series, with the first half airing in mid-2015 and the second half in early 2016. In North America, the anime is licensed by Sentai Filmworks.
A sequel novel series titled Jieitai Kano Umi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri began in 2017 and is currently ongoing.
Source: GATE Official Website
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