Gate: Jieitai Kano Chi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri or Gate: Thus the Japanese Self-Defense Force Fought in Their Land anime series aired in 2015, and the second half aired in 2016. Since then fans have been wondering about Gate Season 3.
Gate is an anime adaptation of a Japanese fantasy novel and manga series of the same name. Gate is a popular fantasy anime based on medieval characters and stories.
The light novel series is written by Takumi Yanai, and the anime was produced by A-1 Pictures and Madman Entertainment. There is a manga series as well, with various spinoffs. There is no doubt that the show is very popular among viewers.
Here’s everything we know about Gate Season 3.
Will there be Gate Season 3? Canceled or Renewed
Unfortunately, there is no official announcement regarding Gate Season 3. The anime has not yet been renewed for another season.
There were rumors that the VFX team who created the first two seasons was hired for the third season as well, but A-1 Pictures has not made any official announcement for Season 3 of Gate.
Therefore, we are not sure if the anime is currently in production, or when it will be released. If however, VFX is working on Gate anime season 3, then we can expect the show to come back in 2023.
In 2017, Sentai Frameworks said that they were overwhelmed by the response to the show by the audience. They said the script for season 3 was hoped to finish in the Fall of 2017, but nothing has been heard since then.
Season 2 of Gate ended in 2016, so there has been a lot of time in between. Considering the timeline, we are not sure if the production company is planning for a comeback.
There is plenty of other anime series that are still awaiting renewal like Given, Maid Sama!, and Blue Spring Ride.
If you want the full story, you can continue reading GATE: Where the JSDF Fought Manga Volume 1 till you wait for another season.
What is Gate Season 3 Release Date
As of today, there is no release date for Gate Season 3. There has been no official news regarding the renewal of the show from A1 Pictures, Madman Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.
Most anime websites claimed that the show will return for the new season in 2019, or 2020, but we know it never happened.
It is a common trend among popular anime like Gate to take huge gaps between seasons, but it’s been more than 6 years now, and there are no official words from the production company.
Just finished watching S2- there is a debate if theres 1 season or 2- of Gate Jieitai Kanochi Nite Kaku Tatakaeri
That was fun, I really hope there will be a S3 at some point as there’s a lot more to explore, it is a popular Anime #GateAnime #RoryMercury pic.twitter.com/HJ37vkMBRz
— Dave…. Just Dave (@WargamingDave) May 24, 2021
According to the timeline of the anime, we are not confident about the renewal of the show. Officials have been silent about season 3 of the anime till now, and there is nothing but speculation.
Some fans predicted that the third season will come sometimes in 2023, but as there has been no official announcements, so that’s not possible.
There are a lot of things that determine the renewal of a series like ratings and reviews, source material, and profits. Let’s look at each criterion to see the possibility of the show returning for season 3.
Gate Season 3 Source Material
Gate: Jieitai Kano Chi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri has a total of five volumes published between April 2010 to December 2011.
Under AlphaPolis, the story was reprinted into light novel series, as each volume was split into tankoban format.
There is also a sequel to the novel series, known as Gate: Weight Anchor that does not feature JSDF but includes the Maritime Self-Defence Force. The four-part series was launched between 2017-2019.
Apart from the light novel series, there is a manga series based on Gate as well. The manga has a total of 17 volumes till 2020. However, in 2021, Sekai Publishing dropped the entire project.
There is plenty of small spinoff series called 14-year-old Pina Co Lada and The Rose Knights of the Gate Empire in 2015. Another one is called Gate: Featuring the Starry Heavens’ in 2015, where the three female characters become music idols.
The second season of the anime ended in chapter 85 of the light novel series. Therefore, there is a lot of source material for anime content.
If you have read the manga and novel series, then you will know that the anime deviated from the main story. However, with so many spinoffs, there is a lot of material for another season.
Gate Anime Reviews and Ratings
Gate is a popular anime with a popularity rating of #220, and an audience score of 7.70 on MyAnimeList.
The show is loved by fans and critics, as it adapts many elements that blur between reality and fiction. There are a lot of fantasy creatures like dragons, elves, and demi-gods. The JSDF has more of a real role. The anime has great, diverse characters as well.
Today’s top #fanservice anime is Gate, an outstanding example of a “reverse” isekai series, in the first episode at least. It’s great if you love military anime. #gateanime pic.twitter.com/T7qtigkXmC
— J-LIST (@jlist) April 18, 2021
On IMDB, Gate anime has a rating of 7.5 with 3.4k reviews. According to critics, the show grabs your attention from episode one and throughout the seasons you are always wanting to know what happens next.
The anime is a classic Isekai (time travel) genre work, with a fun story, and great character development. The modern era mixed with the medieval era is awesome.
Gate Manga Sales and Revenue
In 2017, the novel series of Gates season 1 sold over 4.2 million copies in Japan only. Similarly, according to AphaPolis, the Gate manga series sold over 5 million copies.
The numbers alone show how popular the manga is. If we look at the DVD sales of anime, in 2015, Blu-Ray sales were around 4696 copies sold, making it to the list of Top 10 in Japan.
In 2016, season 2 of Gate sold over 4999 copies in Japan, indicating its popularity.
What is Gate Anime About
In Ginza, Tokyo a portal suddenly opens up, and medieval monsters and soldiers emerge from the Gate to attack the city. Using modern weapons, Japan’s Self-Defense Forces stand against the enemy forces.
The Japanese government passes through the Gate to establish an operational base and negotiate with the enemy. However, other countries are envious of Japan’s access to the Gate, raising more problems for the JSDF.
However, when humans start interacting with the other world’s creatures, they learn that the other world is on the brink of civil war. Can JSDF close the gate, before both worlds rip each other to pieces?
Gate Season 3 Characters
Even though Gate season 3 has not been confirmed yet, we can expect the characters of the previous seasons to make a comeback with new faces.
Here are the main characters of Gate anime.
Character Voice Cast
Yōji Itami Junichi Suwabe
Pina Co Lada Haruka Tomatsu
Tuka Luna Marceau Hisako Kanemoto
Lelei La Lelena Nao Toyama
Rory Mercury Rise Taneda
Yao Haa Dushi Yoko Hikasa
JSDF Special Region Task Force
Character Voice Cast
Kouichirou Hazama Hiroshi Yanaka
Akira Yanagida Koji Yusa
Osamu Higaki Ryunosuke Watanuki
Shunya Kengun Rikiya Koyama
Naoki Kamo Taketora
Akira Kamikoda Eiji Takemoto
Nyuutabaru Tetsu Mikami
Conclusion
Even though Gate Season 3 has not been confirmed officially, given the popularity of the show and manga series, we can expect it in the coming years.
Considering the availability of the source material, the chances of season 3 are very high. We even heard rumors regarding the production of the anime, but there has been no official news regarding the show.
Till then, stay tuned as I will keep you updated here regarding any news about the renewal of Gate anime and the latest status of the series.
