The popular light novel series “Gate Season 2 Self-Defense Forces: So Eri in his Sea” by Takumi Yanagiuchi, who has sold over 7.3 million copies in total, has been decided to be animated! The “Gate” series started serialization in 2006. Ten years after the start of the anime broadcast in 2015, it will be made into an anime again!
This work, in which the Maritime Self-Defense Force plays an active role, unfolds the story of a magnificent “Military Fantasy x Alien World” such as the naval battles and tense diplomacy, set in the ocean of a different world. Look out for new adventures!
The teaser site has also been released, so please wait for future information.

Comments by Takumi Yanagiuchi (original)

Tozai, Tozai (East-West)!

The sun rises in the eastern sky, and the sunset over the west sea. Beyond the distant moments, cross the gates, and see the world over the world, I’ve been making an animation of my work, “Gate Season 2 Self-Defense Forces: So Eri in His Sea.”

The story is a world where each stroke is spun with the height of the self who writes the brush. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the production teams who have brought this to life with the power of pictures, sounds, and voices.

Japanese animation is now a wind that can fly over the east and west boundaries. That’s why this story will also reach the hearts of everyone in the distance, from corner to corner.

Introduction of staff

For the production team of “GATE SEASON2 Self-Defense Forces, such a battle in his sea”:
Director: Toru Takahashi (Director: “Inari, Konkon, Koiiroha”, directed “Chihayafuru 3”, “Monster”, “Relife”)

Mr. Tatsuhiko Urabata, who worked on the series composition and screenplay, “GATE” (“Violet Evergarden”, “Monster”, “Hajime no Ippo”)

In addition, talented creators such as Shigeru Fujita (“MONSTER”, “PLUTO”, and “SUMMER WARS”) are listed in the distinctive character designs.

This rock-solid team will work together to make the original charm animated from a faithful and fresh point of view.
Additional information on the production staff will be announced at a later date.

Animation production is “Studio M2”

Animation production is in charge of Studio M2, which produced the animation “Pluto” distributed on Netflix.

Comment from Shintaro Maruyama (Studio M2: Production Producer)

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“Gate Self-Defense Forces: This is how you fight in his land” produced by director Naohiko Kyogoku and A-1pictures.
It became a hot topic as it became a memorable work not only for those who like military but also those who are not.

The stage is from land to sea.
And the baton will be inherited by the new staff by Studio M2.
“Gate Season 2 Self-Defense Forces, like that in his sea”
The Maritime Self-Defense Force has also cooperated with the interviews, and the staff is working together to create it! !

I would be happy if I could go to the ocean with the viewers.
Look forward to it!

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In addition to the “GATE” series so far, Jenko, who has worked on representative works such as “Pluto” and “Sword Art Online”, will team up as a co-producing cooperation.

Comment from Yukihiko Nakao (GENCO: Planning Producer)

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It’s been 10 years since the TV broadcast of the anime “GATE Self-Defense Forces, in his land.”

During that time, I worked with the original author, Takumi Yanagiuchi, step by step to realize the anime adaptation of the second season. I believe that we could not have reached this point without the enthusiasm and support from our fans for many years.

And finally, we are now able to officially announce the production decision for the second season of the anime “GATE”!

In this work, “GATE SEASON2 Self-Defense Forces, in his sea, Eri Eri,” the “sea” is an important theme as a new stage. In the overwhelming fantasy world view of a different world, in order to pursue realism and precise depictions, we thoroughly covered the Maritime Self-Defense Force. All the staff are working hard to produce a visual experience that transcends the boundaries between fantasies and reality.

Humanity and a different world, and the Self-Defense Forces–
Please look forward to a new battle where these three elements intersect again, with further deepening of scale and drama.

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About this project

The announcement this time coincides with the 10th anniversary of the broadcast of the TV anime “GATE Self-Defense Forces: So Eri in his Land”. The popular novels and manga series published by Alpha Police Co., Ltd. has received tremendous support from fans all over the world, and has exceeded 7.3 million copies in total.

The production of this project is led by KASAGI LABO and OSHI, which operates the fan community. Through the fan community “OSHI”, we will offer a special experience like never before, where fans around the world will relive the process of animation and support the creation of the work. We hope to be able to closely connect fans and creators by releasing online events and behind the scenes of animation production.

About Oshi
Anime in the world. “OSHI” is an anime platform that aims to redefine the way of animation production, overseas expansion, and fan experience. By allowing fans to directly contribute to the success of their favorite animations, OSHI develops connections between creators, fan communities and lights holders.

TV anime “Gate Season 2 Self-Defense Forces, Eri in his sea, like this”

Original: Tatsumi Yanagiuchi (published by Alphapolis)
Original illustration: DAISUKE IZUKA (book) / Black Lion (Bunko)
Director: Toru Takahashi
Series composition and screenplay: Tatsuhiko Urabata
Character design: Shigeru Fujita
Animation production: Studio M2

Anime official website: Gate2.co
Anime official X: https://x.com/gate_anime
OSHI official X: https://x.com/oshikatsu_co

(c) Takumi Yanauchi, Alpha Police/GATE2 Production Committee