From light novel to anime
We are proud to announce the production of GATE 2: Tides of Conflict in celebration of the GATE anime series' 10th anniversary!
Authored by Takumi Yanai and originally published by AlphaPolis, the GATE series has achieved widespread acclaim, surpassing 7.3 million copies in circulation (including digital editions) as of June 2024. It continues to captivate readers with its unique blend of military strategy, political intrigue, and fantasy elements.
Nearly a decade after its first anime adaptation captured audiences around the world, GATE 2 will revisit the richly layered world fans have come to love. Further updates will be shared here and through our official channels. We appreciate your continued support!

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Meet the characters
Every story begins with its characters. Here's your first glimpse at the evolving designs for the anime adaptation of GATE 2: Tides of Conflict. Become a contributor to unlock additional behind-the-scenes character concepts by renowned character designer Shigeru Fujita.
Disclaimer: These images showcase preliminary character concepts from the upcoming anime adaptation. Designs may change during production.
About the Anime
Several years have passed since the Gate, a portal to another world, suddenly opened in Ginza, Tokyo. From it came armed knights, foot soldiers, and strange beasts that wreaked havoc on our world.
Although the Gate was once sealed, it was later reopened through the efforts of First Lieutenant Yoji Itami of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). It now remains under the exclusive and strict management of the Japanese government.
Since then, the JSDF has been dispatched to the Special Region, the vast world on the other side of the Gate, to take part in cultural exchanges with the locals and conduct surveys. Because this land holds its own unique cultures and environments, the JSDF must act carefully to avoid disrupting its balance.
Meanwhile, Petty Officer 2nd Class Hajime Tokushima, a former chef now serving in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), travels under the command of Captain Goro Edajima across the Avion Sea. Aboard the Kitashio, an Oyashio-class submarine, they navigate distant waters untouched by Japanese influence.
Their mission is to infiltrate the trading nation of Tinae and rescue an American journalist who has been abducted in the area.
Along the way, they encounter Princess Primera Luna Avion of Tinae, Shura no Arch, a descendant of a family of righteous pirates, and Odette Ze Nebula, an Avi maiden who serves as Ship Guardian. Before long, the five begin working together as a team.
However, the region is plagued by war, as neighboring island nations and pirate fleets clash for dominance. To make matters worse, the seas are home to Armored Whales and other unknown creatures, pulling the crew into struggles beyond their imagination.
Faced with challenge after challenge, will Tokushima, Edajima, Princess Primera, and their companions overcome the dangers before them and complete their mission?
Although the Gate was once sealed, it was later reopened through the efforts of First Lieutenant Yoji Itami of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). It now remains under the exclusive and strict management of the Japanese government.
Since then, the JSDF has been dispatched to the Special Region, the vast world on the other side of the Gate, to take part in cultural exchanges with the locals and conduct surveys. Because this land holds its own unique cultures and environments, the JSDF must act carefully to avoid disrupting its balance.
Meanwhile, Petty Officer 2nd Class Hajime Tokushima, a former chef now serving in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), travels under the command of Captain Goro Edajima across the Avion Sea. Aboard the Kitashio, an Oyashio-class submarine, they navigate distant waters untouched by Japanese influence.
Their mission is to infiltrate the trading nation of Tinae and rescue an American journalist who has been abducted in the area.
Along the way, they encounter Princess Primera Luna Avion of Tinae, Shura no Arch, a descendant of a family of righteous pirates, and Odette Ze Nebula, an Avi maiden who serves as Ship Guardian. Before long, the five begin working together as a team.
However, the region is plagued by war, as neighboring island nations and pirate fleets clash for dominance. To make matters worse, the seas are home to Armored Whales and other unknown creatures, pulling the crew into struggles beyond their imagination.
Faced with challenge after challenge, will Tokushima, Edajima, Princess Primera, and their companions overcome the dangers before them and complete their mission?
Reward tiers
Exciting contributor rewards are on the way ranging from exclusive collectibles to unique anime experiences. Final details are subject to change based on production timelines and partner approvals. For the latest updates, please refer to our official website and social channels.
Stay tuned for the official launch, where you’ll be able to unlock exclusive ways to be part of GATE 2.
Stay tuned for the official launch, where you’ll be able to unlock exclusive ways to be part of GATE 2.
Disclaimer: Reward concepts and designs are subject to change. Final details will be confirmed prior to fulfillment. Rank names are fictional and for fan engagement only. They are not affiliated with or representative of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, the JMSDF or the actual military hierarchy depicted in the GATE 2 anime.
Studio & Production Company
Founded by anime legend Masao Maruyama (co-founder of MADHOUSE, founder of MAPPA, and producer of notable titles including Hunter x Hunter, Death Note, and Perfect Blue), Studio M2 earned critical acclaim for the Netflix anime Pluto, nominated for Best Drama at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
Known for producing genre-defining anime classics, Genco’s acclaimed portfolio includes the award-winning Millennium Actress, global phenomenon Sword Art Online, GATE Thus JSDF Fought There, winner of the Excellence Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival, and numerous other influential anime titles.
oshi × gate2
At Oshi, everything begins with anime fans. GATE 2 is here today because your enthusiasm made it impossible to ignore. Your excitement, your discussions, and your enduring love for the series have breathed new life into its story.
We brought GATE 2 to Oshi as a celebration of you, the fans who've supported it, kept its spirit alive, and patiently waited for its return. Your voices have shaped this journey, guiding creators and inspiring every step of production.
Oshi is an anime platform where fans can actively support the anime they love. Our goal is to deepen the fan experience by offering early access, exclusive content, and direct involvement in the journey from story to screen.
This moment holds deep significance for our team at Oshi and AlphaPolis as we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of GATE's first anime adaptation, GATE Thus JSDF Fought There, honoring a decade of meaningful connections built by passionate fans around the world.
We're honored by the trust you've given us and excited to continue building something meaningful together. GATE 2 stands as proof of what fans can achieve when their passion is valued.
Thank you for helping us create a future where fans truly matter.
We brought GATE 2 to Oshi as a celebration of you, the fans who've supported it, kept its spirit alive, and patiently waited for its return. Your voices have shaped this journey, guiding creators and inspiring every step of production.
Oshi is an anime platform where fans can actively support the anime they love. Our goal is to deepen the fan experience by offering early access, exclusive content, and direct involvement in the journey from story to screen.
This moment holds deep significance for our team at Oshi and AlphaPolis as we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of GATE's first anime adaptation, GATE Thus JSDF Fought There, honoring a decade of meaningful connections built by passionate fans around the world.
We're honored by the trust you've given us and excited to continue building something meaningful together. GATE 2 stands as proof of what fans can achieve when their passion is valued.
Thank you for helping us create a future where fans truly matter.

GATE 2 Synopsis
Thanks to the efforts of Lieutenant Yoji Itami (now Lieutenant First Class) of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the once-closed "GATE" has safely reopened. The Japanese government, determined to maintain exclusive control over the "GATE," continues mobilizing the Self-Defense Forces for political and topographical surveys to build a peaceful relationship with the inhabitants of the Special Region.
Captain First Class Edajima Goro of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and his subordinate, Petty Officer Second Class Tokushima Hajime, a skilled former chef, were conducting such diplomatic and investigative missions, traveling across the various nations of the Special Region.
However, one day, their assignment suddenly escalates when they're tasked with a special mission to rescue an American journalist kidnapped on an island in the Special Region’s Blue Sea.
Immediately boarding the JMSDF Oyashio-class submarine Kitashio, they set sail into the ocean of another world, discovering the area around the Blue Sea engulfed in turmoil, with archipelago nations and pirates battling fiercely for dominance.
Captain First Class Edajima Goro of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and his subordinate, Petty Officer Second Class Tokushima Hajime, a skilled former chef, were conducting such diplomatic and investigative missions, traveling across the various nations of the Special Region.
However, one day, their assignment suddenly escalates when they're tasked with a special mission to rescue an American journalist kidnapped on an island in the Special Region’s Blue Sea.
Immediately boarding the JMSDF Oyashio-class submarine Kitashio, they set sail into the ocean of another world, discovering the area around the Blue Sea engulfed in turmoil, with archipelago nations and pirates battling fiercely for dominance.
Characters

Tokushima Hajime
徳島 甫

Edajima Goro
江田島 五郎

Primera Luna Avion
プリメーラ・ルナ・アヴィオン

Odette Ze Nebula
オデット・ゼ・ネヴュラ

Shura No Arch
シュラ・ノ・アーチ
Worldview
The seas of another world, filled with pirates!
With the decline of the Avion Dynasty, which once ruled the Avion Sea region, the seven islands, Tinae, Jabiah, Ubulla, Manuham, Shiraf, Sarandip, and Rutabaga, have each gained independence. Currently, these islands are plagued by rampant piracy.
Princess Primera's homeland, "Tinae, the Beautiful Jewel of the Blue Sea," is also a prominent commercial nation, but piracy has become a serious crisis. Merchant vessels are unable to set sail, and the nation's people suffer greatly as supplies dwindle. To address this issue, Tinae, lacking sufficient military strength, seeks the aid of the Shiraf Navy on the condition that Princess Primera is married off in exchange for their cooperation.
However, resolving the pirate crisis is far from simple. The ambitions of the Seven Islands Unification Movement, the intrigues of the Avion Monarchy Restorationists, and the existence of a formidable hidden power have intertwined to complicate matters further. Amidst these conflicting schemes and volatile tensions surrounding the Avion Sea, Etajima, Tokushima, and the Maritime Self-Defense Force soon find themselves caught in the midst of this chaotic storm…
Princess Primera's homeland, "Tinae, the Beautiful Jewel of the Blue Sea," is also a prominent commercial nation, but piracy has become a serious crisis. Merchant vessels are unable to set sail, and the nation's people suffer greatly as supplies dwindle. To address this issue, Tinae, lacking sufficient military strength, seeks the aid of the Shiraf Navy on the condition that Princess Primera is married off in exchange for their cooperation.
However, resolving the pirate crisis is far from simple. The ambitions of the Seven Islands Unification Movement, the intrigues of the Avion Monarchy Restorationists, and the existence of a formidable hidden power have intertwined to complicate matters further. Amidst these conflicting schemes and volatile tensions surrounding the Avion Sea, Etajima, Tokushima, and the Maritime Self-Defense Force soon find themselves caught in the midst of this chaotic storm…


Surrounding Sea of Avion

Surrounding of Alnus Special Region
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