The full 24-episode TV series of GATE: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri (GATE: Thus the JSDF Fought There!) is available for unlimited streaming in Japan on DMM TV, U-NEXT, d Anime Store, and ABEMA. Rental options exist on Amazon Prime Video and FOD, while TSUTAYA DISCAS offers DVD delivery rental. As of October 2026, no free streaming via TVer or similar ad-supported services has been confirmed.

Streaming Services at a Glance

Both cours — episodes 1–12 (Cour 1, July–September 2015) and episodes 13–24 (Cour 2, January–March 2016) — are grouped together on a single title page across all platforms.

• DMM TV — Unlimited streaming, ¥550/month (tax included); 14-day free trial + 550 bonus points on first sign-up
• U-NEXT — Unlimited streaming, ¥2,189/month (tax included); 31-day free trial + ¥500 worth of points on first sign-up
• d Anime Store — Unlimited streaming, ¥660/month (tax included); first month free
• ABEMA — Unlimited streaming, from ¥680/month; no free trial
• Amazon Prime Video — Rental only, ¥250/episode (HD); not included in Prime membership
• FOD — Rental, 250 coins/episode
• TSUTAYA DISCAS — DVD delivery rental; “定額レンタル8ダブル” plan at ¥2,200/month (up to 8 discs/month)

Why DMM TV Stands Out

Among unlimited-streaming options, DMM TV offers the best value at just ¥550/month — the lowest price among services carrying all 24 episodes. New subscribers get a 14-day free trial and 550 bonus points. The platform also carries a wide range of isekai and military-themed anime titles.

Story and Highlights

Based on the novel series by Yanai Takumi and directed by Kyogoku Naohiko at A-1 Pictures, GATE follows Itami Yoji, an otaku JSDF officer who leads the Third Recon Team through a mysterious stone gate that suddenly appears in Ginza, Tokyo. On the other side lies the “Special Region” (特地), a fantasy world populated by elves, orcs, trolls, goblins, and wyverns. After a fire dragon attacks a village, Itami rescues a surviving elf girl and gradually builds bonds with the local inhabitants while carrying out his military mission.

The series’ central appeal is the clash between modern military hardware — tanks, firearms, helicopters — and a sword-and-sorcery world, with military supervision provided by Suzuki Takaaki and Kaneko Ken’ichi. Cour 2 escalates the stakes with the return of the fire dragon in episodes 16 and 17.

Cast

• Itami Yoji — Suwabe Junichi
• Tuka Luna Marceau — Kanemoto Hisako
• Lelei La Lalena — Higashiyama Nao
• Rory Mercury — Taneda Risa
• Piña Co Lada — Tomatsu Haruka
• Yao Haa Dushi — Hikasa Yoko
• Kuribayashi Shino — Uchida Maaya
• Tomita Akira — Yasumoto Hiroki
• Kurata Takeo — Ishikawa Kaito
• Zorzal El Caesar — Konishi Katsuyuki
• Tyuule — Koshimizu Ami
• Sherry Tyueli — Hidaka Rina

Production Details

• Original Work: Novel by Yanai Takumi (AlphaPolis)
• Director: Kyogoku Naohiko
• Series Composition: Urahata Tatsuhiko
• Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Nakai Jun
• Military Supervision: Suzuki Takaaki, Kaneko Ken’ichi
• Music: Fujisawa Yoshimasa
• Animation Studio: A-1 Pictures
• Cour 1 OP: “GATE～それは暁のように～” by Kishida Kyodan & THE Akeboshi Rockets
• Cour 1 ED: “ぷりずむコミュニケート” by Tuka & Lelei & Rory (CV: Kanemoto Hisako, Higashiyama Nao, Taneda Risa)
• Cour 2 OP: “GATE Ⅱ ～世界を超えて～” by Kishida Kyodan & THE Akeboshi Rockets
• Cour 2 ED: “いつだってコミュニケーション” by Tuka & Lelei & Rory (CV: Kanemoto Hisako, Higashiyama Nao, Taneda Risa)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does GATE have?

The TV series has 24 episodes in total: episodes 1–12 (Cour 1) and episodes 13–24 (Cour 2).

Is GATE available for free?

No free streaming has been confirmed on TVer or any other ad-supported platform as of the survey date. A subscription to DMM TV, U-NEXT, or d Anime Store is the most reliable way to watch all 24 episodes.

Is GATE on Amazon Prime Video for free?

No. GATE is not included in the Prime membership and is only available as a paid rental at ¥250/episode (HD).

Is GATE on Netflix or Hulu?

No availability on Japanese Netflix or Hulu has been confirmed as of the survey date.

When does GATE SEASON2 air?

GATE SEASON2: Jieitai Kanojo no Umi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri is scheduled to begin broadcasting in 2027. The sequel shifts the setting to the sea, focusing on the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and is directed by Takahashi Toru with animation by Studio M2.

Bottom Line

For fans wanting to watch all 24 episodes of GATE at the lowest cost, DMM TV at ¥550/month with a 14-day free trial is the top recommendation. U-NEXT suits viewers who also want access to movies, dramas, and magazines, while d Anime Store is a solid anime-focused alternative at ¥660/month.