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| Very good anime 8.5/10..ending was fun to watch.😏i actually wanted to give 9.5/10..but the fan service with the dark elf girl got me.. |
JsmithmimOct 13, 2015 6:21 PM
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| Very lovely open ending of this first season! It's really good that the second season has been announced already if else it would actually have been rather bad. With that said I really loved the overall development of this anime, the characters and the pacing were just great! So all in all marathoning this anime was superb and I'm definitely looking forward to the second season! |
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| I'm partly crying and partly excited! Things were skyrocketing up and they decided to split it till january, which is in two months, 60 days, 24x60 hours.... </3 damn it A-1. 8/10 from me! <3 loved it. |
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| but guys seriously The war is not justified War anime never works with a light hearted mood Why isn't anyone pointing out the ethical dilemma? |
1J_domination said: but guys seriously The war is not justified War anime never works with a light hearted mood Why isn't anyone pointing out the ethical dilemma? should we go back to the fact that this is more of a localization rather than a porting from ln/manga to anime? there still is a light tone in the manga, but it's way different than the anime, i'd say more cruel and centered around militaries, here they've gone more for the fantasy(it's all just in the details) |
| Nothing but setup for the season cliffhanger. Overall: 6/10 (above average) |
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| Bad ending. Pretty sure they cut the second season in half because they ran out of time. Seen this shit happening lately... |
| Not really sure why this show is highly regarded. The focus on military aspects and politics mostly left me disinterested in the plot. Almost all of the 'green people' were just a faceless blur to me so I wanted more scenes exploring the fantasy element through the gate instead. I feel no incentive to watch the season season but it could turn out to be good. 4/10, I liked the OP though. |
Dako said: Not really sure why this show is highly regarded. The focus on military aspects and politics mostly left me disinterested in the plot. Almost all of the 'green people' were just a faceless blur to me so I wanted more scenes exploring the fantasy element through the gate instead. I feel no incentive to watch the season season but it could turn out to be good. 4/10, I liked the OP though. yeah i can see them being barely noticeable in the anime, but reading the manga, i remeber most of them and almost all of theiir names. |
| Great episode to end the first cour. The OST was great and I will miss the OP... My body is ready for S2. The gate will be open again in January. Can't wait for that. |
| Damn the time to wait for the second season! 9/10... Pls more screentime for all the possible waifus |
| Haha, i watched this airing and never checked here... i'd somehow missed the last-minute split-cour announcement... Although it's mildly unprofessional, if a problem suddenly arose, or they needed more time in order to maintain quality, then i think please do take all the time needed to keep the standard up. I'm sure we all hope for a grand climactic second half. |
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| Quiet enjoyable, especially Rory and Pina they make me stick to the end of the episode. The whole idea for this anime is genius but still i don't find my self liking the green army thingy, at least they could wear the local clothes that gives you fantasy touch to it. The Dark elf has been added to the circle. Overall score 8/10, a 2nd season would be great |
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| It was ok, bit of a missed potential since the concept and set up was excellent. I guess since this is fantasy/military I was expecting something more serious and epic. Or, you know, some worldbuilding instead of a generic JRPG world, although I do realize that the world was "generic" on purpose and not for lack of imagination. 5/10 |
| Finally gotten around to finishing this anime and have to say that it was a decent anime and i don't know why i didn't start watching it when it came out. Now I can't wait till the second season comes out! |
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| The pandering was too... obvious (lead doesn't act like an otaku, or even an anime/manga fan and was only said to be due to the target audience) but the modern military vs. medieval civilisation stuff was both interesting and fairly unique. It impressed me. The helicopter sequence in particular. ...Then came the return to Japan and that CRINGE defense minister exposition: "Do you remember when I met you, unemployed, when you were 13yo and we traded manga recs?", which was followed by American being sinister/blackmailing Japan and the most juvenile of 'spy games' I've ever seen. The author over-reached and was found wanting. He was far more comfy dealing with 1D waifu hareming. But only Rory had a personality or any depth via her sadistic nympho immortal thing. The rest were cardboard cutouts unless you count AWKWARD 'I am a knight woman in name only, and LOVE yaoi' fluff. Series was ok, and I'll watch S2, but the last half was almost as bad as the first half was good. Ep1 aside since series only got going in the other world. 6/10 (+1 for Rory) |
| Itami's true battle will begin... Ep 12. Plot: While Itami is out preparing peace talks with the princess, Yao tries to get the JSDF to help her village from the flame dragon they injured earlier. But due to the political problems that would arise if they were to do so, Yao is lost on what to do next. But it has been agreed: If Itami was there, he would help... Character: Yao is kinda funny in the way she screws herself over but like the others you can sense her plight and willingness to save her people. Animation/sound: Nothing to stand out here. 3/5. It, like Yona of the Dawn, is a set up for the next season but unlike Yona, this only has 12 eps instead of 24. Still it does give me hope for the next season. |
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| 6/10. The politics and detail is some of the military stuff were very nice to see, but at the same time a lot of generic crap is in this one as well. Hope the second season will contain more serious stuff. |
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| Great way to set up for the second cour IMO. The scene with the four military dudes talking about how they could take out the dragon was cool as hell. It was a solid series overall, but I have to echo the sentiments that the first half was better. The modern military vs ancient civilization contrast that made the first half interesting was put on the back burner for more obvious otaku pandering... not that I disliked the otaku pandering. And on that note, I also wish Itami's otaku side was emphasized more, instead of only being casually brought up. Also, as said previously, all of the military characters are a "faceless blur" (aside from Itami, obviously). The presentation was well done, however, so I still enjoyed it quite a bit. Looking forward to the second cour. Tuka is underrated/overlooked due to Rory's presence. I hope she settles her issues with her deceased father and also hope she has more presence in the next cour. |
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| Thanks for adaptation, for sure it series was amazing from light novel. |
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| AHAHA i'm finally finish this show before winter, ok let's the second cour begin |
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| Interesting setup, but so much time wasted on minor things rather than exploring the main issue which i guess will be the next cour..what I disliked the most was how much this show just cried agenda pushing, I didn't mind it at first, but after 6 episodes it was like come on. Especially when Japan's own Diet, which is portrayed to be spearheaded by a very vocally focused female likely backed by a lobbyist group, wanted to burn it's own military at the stake...all to portray an image that the SDF is 100% the good guys versus the entire world Japan is located in, as well as the world beyond the gate..hell, even against it's own country. Other than Itami, the cast was comprised largely of forgettable generic and bland characters, of which little to no development of any kind happened among them. Still, it was entertaining...but can't help to feel the setup was squandered quite a bit by what followed after. |
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| Pretty good anime, quite liked it from the get go and it ended pretty decently for a split cour. Interesting premise, interesting characters...atleast I got something to look forward to in the winter season now! 8/10. |
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| Just finished S1...wow! really excited for S2!!! All hopes and dreams of the Dark Elf was crushed when she requested assistance from the Green People. But Itami might really do it! Just wait Yao Ha Ducy you already met with those three MC girls! LOL at Pina Co lada & the other girls...so obsessed with "rotten" doujinshis hahah! 5/5. 8/10. |
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| Great show, one of my favorites already, looking forward to more! |
| Pretty good Thank you for some good laughs xD Gotta watch 2nd season now |
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| Not at all impressive, but at least its setting and plot is more developed than I expected. Actually kind of looking forward to S2, since I enjoyed the characters. Started watching only b/c of Rory, but realized Tuka best character. A little disappointed she didn't have as much screen time or importance, but maybe next season. 6/10 for this one. |
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| Lol at that BL... It's art! Time for season 2! 4/5 |
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| I feel like this anime had the potential to be something great but the end result was just alright. After superb opening episode the anime staggered along with ecchi and comedy instead of focusing on the plot that started the show in the first place. I suppose going off on little side stories was seen as more important though for whatever reason. Was going to give it a 7 but may drop to a 6, had some fun parts but overall is nothing that is memorable. For instance a character like Rory Mercury, so much could be done with her and yet she is forced off to the side and no real development is given to her character. Of course no development is given to anyone so this isn't too noteworthy I suppose... |
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| Really liked this anime through the fist half then it started to slow down ALOT. The politics and war tactics they capture are great. It is why I believe I find myself liking this show so much. It has a good balance of humor in it although I think it tries to hard at time. I hated the last episode and how they ended things as well. I would give it an 9 only due to the accuracy of the politics and military strategies of the times. That put this anime up there for me. Without these it would easily be a 7. Expecting a lot from the next episode |
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| It's been a while that I've enjoyed and gave an anime a 10. Onto the next season. |
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| Once I realized where this anime was actually going, I enjoyed it a lot more. Really looking forward to the second season! |
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| Felt bad for Yao, I hope Itami helps her. I really want that fire dragon dead. I don't mind the ending of the 1st season since a 2nd season is announced. 7/10 |
| I wonder if there is no one capable in that world of dealing with a fire dragon? If a whole clan of dark elves can't..unless (and Yao kinda shows that) they are not as dangerous as dark elves usually are. I wonder if Rory could take out that dragon. Or if someone like Leileil could - maybe afte studiying college-level physics/chemistry and creating spells accordingly.. At least it looks like the Japanese don't underestimate the dragon, given how the one described on how he would take it out. "Flying tank" my ass, if they need that much to take out a simple tank. The political reasons etc. for Itami being the only one who can help Yao a clear, but can he actually do it? He doesn't really have much in terms of heavy weapons, unless the general hands him some, which would mean letting a whole company (or more) cross the borders. So we are back at "is there no native force that can take out a fire dragon". Though "fire dragon" makes me wonder - are there other dragons, too? Maybe some are less aggressive towards humans (or elves etc.), but don't like fire dragons. |
| And thus the princess and her knighthood became the Order of Fujoshi. Well this has certainly gone down a direction I wouldn't have expected based on how the first episode unfolded. I like how instead of just making it a series of battles, Gate has spent a greater amount of time focusing on the JSDF providing aid and building relationships with the locals. It's also showing how there are attacks from all sides - from the Empire of course, from politicians pushing agendas, and from other nations wanting to capitalize on resources. It doesn't seem to be pushing the end of the war as a dire objective and if anything, I like the easy going pace that comes with Itami and his group's antics. And of course, there's still plenty of kick ass action scenes included to boot. For once, it's refreshing to see that the modern day military isn't just there to show how helpless and incompetent it is in the face of supernatural enemies. Rory is awesome too, literally ecstasy watching her fight. 8/10 |
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| Maybe she'll abduct one of the three girls "voluntarily" to bring Itami to the Fire Dragon? |
| You see there's no need to wonder where your god is, Coz he's right here! ...and he's fresh out of mercy. |
| So there really is a place outside the empire's borders. Question is how big exactly is the special region? Well anyway I sure am glad I started watching this way after it has finished airing so I don't care if there was a sudden split cour or whatever haha. |
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| "I Doubt you've got the right equipment" ... lol. They'd gladly just translate the BL "art" books :D Seems they intended to make a second season judging by the end of this season. The first episode felt all over the place and random but I really started to like the characters and the story. It's not just your typical fantasy setting either. 8/10 |
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| What I understood after watching Gate is the fact that helicopter carries much more firepower than a dude with a sword (I know, unbelievable) and that propaganda on Russian news isn't the worst example of propaganda you can find around the world. |
| Absolutely loved the whole season. Everything was great, the character stereotypes, the hilarious situations, Itami being an Otaku and the savior of the people, etc. Now I am looking forward to continue with some dark elf fun in the next season! (o.o) |
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| Glad those dudes got kicked in the nuts. Lelei about to get OP thanks to the knowledge of Japan. :D lol at Pina showing up for the BL. Bozes!!!!!! lol at the butler dude misunderstanding the knights. Bunny girl is back. Her eyes are beautiful. :) Hey Pina. Youji's not looking so small anymore, huh? Take back those words you said. He's worthy of Bozes fine self....and you as well. Onward to Season 2. |
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| Pretty meh episode, especially for a season finale. Glad I wasn't watching while this was airing. That cliffhanger probably would have put me off the show. The first episode was one of the worst I've seen of any anime, but thankfully the show did get better after that, with the 2nd episode itself. So, in the end, the protagonist being an otaku did absolutely fuck all for the plot. He could have been any random soldier from the SDF with the same nonchalant, easy going personality and it wouldn't have changed much. Still, it was quite a fun ride, so 7/10. |
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