About this season
On August 20XX, a gate suddenly appears in Tokyo's Ginza district, unleashing a portal where monsters, medieval knights and other fantasy beings come from another world and wreak havoc on Tokyo. The Japanese Defense Force take action against these monsters and push them back into the "Gate". Third Reconnaissance Team is dispatched to the "Special Region" lead by officer (and otaku) Youji Itami. On their travels, they are joined by a beautiful elf girl who is a survivor from the dragon's rampage and guide the group across the dangerous new world.
Episodes (24)
1. The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World
7.9Aired 4 July 2015 • 23 min
A mysterious “gate” appears in Tokyo releasing mythical creatures that wreak havoc. Itami, who is part of a special JSDF unit, helps with evacuations.
2. Two Military Forces
8.3Aired 11 July 2015 • 23 min
In the “Special Region,” JSDF is able to push back the enemy army. Itami joins a recon team aimed at forming a friendly relationship with the locals.
3. Fire Dragon
8.3Aired 18 July 2015 • 23 min
Itami's 3rd Recon Unit saves an elf from a village attacked by the Fire Dragon. The villagers of Coda decide to flee to safety
4. To Unknown Lands
8.2Aired 25 July 2015 • 23 min
The 3rd Recon Unit returns to base with the refugees. Tuka, Lelei and Rory use this time to learn more about each other and strengthen their bond.
5. The Battle of Italica
8.5Aired 1 August 2015 • 23 min
The 3rd Recon Unit meets Imperial Princess Piña. Itami decides to protect Italica after hearing that Allied soldiers-turned-bandits have attacked.
6. Ride of the Valkyries
8.7Aired 8 August 2015 • 23 min
The 3rd Recon Unit battles the bandits in Italica. The battle changes course when air support arrives. Piña is stunned by the JSDF’s military might.
7. The Princess's Decision
8.6Aired 15 August 2015 • 23 min
While returning from Italica, Itami is captured by the Empire’s Rose Knights. Concerned about JSDF’s response, Piña makes a proposition.
8. Japan, Beyond the Gate
8.5Aired 22 August 2015 • 23 min
Piña, Itami and the others visit different government offices for negotiations. Piña is awestruck by the impressive skyscrapers and people of Tokyo.
9. The Hakone Mountain Night Battle
8.9Aired 29 August 2015 • 23 min
Itami hides Tuka and the others in his ex-wife’s apartment. As Piña and Bozes go to the library, Itami meets his old friend, the Minister of Defense.
10. Despair and Hope
8.6Aired 5 September 2015 • 23 min
When operatives from the U.S., China and Russia approach, Rory uses her unparalleled combat abilities to join in the three-way fight.
11. Visitor
8.3Aired 12 September 2015 • 23 min
Five months since the war began, the local refugee camp near the Alnus base has become a town. Piña begins peace negotiations with key Empire nobles.
12. What Would Itami Do?
8.4Aired 19 September 2015 • 24 min
A Dark Elf named Yao asks the JSDF to help drive the Fire Dragon from her hometown. She is mistakenly arrested until Lelei volunteers to interpret.
13. The Banquet Begins
8.4Aired 9 January 2016 • 23 min
Piña holds a party to advance peace negotiations. Seeing the JSDF’s power, the senators choose peace. Just then, the pro-war Prince Zorzal arrives.
14. The Imperial Capital Quake
9.0Aired 16 January 2016 • 23 min
After an earthquake strikes the Imperial Capital, Piña brings Itami and the others to meet Emperor Molt. However, they are joined by Prince Zorzal.
15. Tuka Luna Marceau
8.2Aired 23 January 2016 • 23 min
Itami rejects a mission from Yanagida to exterminate the Fire Dragon. Yao tells Tuka that the dragon killed her father, but she refuses to accept it.
16. The Fire Dragon, Once More
9.0Aired 30 January 2016 • 23 min
Itami heads to Elbe with Tuka, Lelei and Yao to destroy the Fire Dragon. When General Hazama learns of this mission, he prepares battle support.
17. Decisive Battle
9.2Aired 6 February 2016 • 23 min
Heavily armed, Itami and the others head to the Fire Dragon’s nest in the Tuba Mountains. Rory sees the dragon in the distance as they set explosives.
18. The Magic City of Rondel
8.4Aired 13 February 2016 • 23 min
Itami and the others finally defeat the Fire Dragon and save Tuka from her trauma. After being punished, Itami receives new orders.
19. Dangerous Sisters
8.6Aired 20 February 2016 • 23 min
Emperor Molt collapses at a ceremony and Prince Zorzal declares that he will lead the Empire. A sage named Mimoza tells Itami the secrets of the Gate.
20. Lover
7.8Aired 27 February 2016 • 23 min
Prince Zorzal suppresses political opposition by arresting anti-war senators. Itami and the others hide after an attempt on Lelei’s life.
21. Deadline
8.0Aired 5 March 2016 • 23 min
A state official visits the Prime Minister to bolster peace. Itami and the others visit Rondel, home of the Magic Academy, for Lelei to take a test.
22. The Empress in Slave's Clothing
8.4Aired 12 March 2016 • 23 min
Zorzal’s Imperial Army and the Rose Knights wage an intense battle. Itami learns of an assassination plot as Lelei’s exam approaches its end.
23. Paradrop
7.8Aired 19 March 2016 • 23 min
The JSDF aims to save the Japanese people and pro-peace nobles. Itami rushes to the Imperial Capital after hearing of Piña’s imprisonment.
24. Thus They Fought
7.8Aired 26 March 2016 • 23 min
Itami and the 3rd Recon Unit head to the Imperial Palace to save Piña and the Emperor. However, Prince Zorzal is waiting for them with a giant Orge.