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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.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
A mysterious “gate” appears in Tokyo releasing mythical creatures that wreak havoc. Itami, who is part of a special JSDF unit, helps with evacuations.
Directed by Takahiko KyougokuWritten by Tatsuhiko UrahataGuest stars Satomi Akesaka, Yosuke Akimoto, Makoto Furukawa, Kengo Kawanishi, Kenji Kitamura, Rena Maeda, Chika Makihara, Anna Mugiho
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo AndoWritten by Tatsuhiko UrahataGuest stars Mitsuaki Hoshino, Kenji Kitamura, Akihiro Nemoto, Atsushi Ono, Kenta Sasa, Shuusaku Shirakawa, Kouichi Souma, Ryo Sugisaki
Episode 3
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
Directed by Takahiko KyougokuWritten by Tatsuhiko UrahataGuest stars Shinnosuke Ogami, Hisako Kanemoto, Risa Taneda, Daichi Hayashi, Cho, Hiroki Maeda, Toshiki Masuda, Marie Miyake
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Ei Aoki, Takahiko KyougokuWritten by Tatsuhiko UrahataGuest stars Hisako Kanemoto, Risa Taneda, Haruka Tomatsu, Cho, Masuo Amada, Satomi Akesaka, Daiki Hamano, Ikumi Hayama
Episode 5
The 3rd Recon Unit meets Imperial Princess Piña. Itami decides to protect Italica after hearing that Allied soldiers-turned-bandits have attacked.
Directed by Naoya AndoWritten by Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi SunayamaGuest stars Hisako Kanemoto, Risa Taneda, Haruka Tomatsu
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo AndoWritten by Takaaki Suzuki, Tatsuhiko UrahataGuest stars Hisako Kanemoto, Risa Taneda, Haruka Tomatsu
Episode 7
While returning from Italica, Itami is captured by the Empire’s Rose Knights. Concerned about JSDF’s response, Piña makes a proposition.
Directed by Ayako KonoWritten by Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi SunayamaGuest stars Hisako Kanemoto, Risa Taneda, Haruka Tomatsu
Episode 8
Piña, Itami and the others visit different government offices for negotiations. Piña is awestruck by the impressive skyscrapers and people of Tokyo.
Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku, Toshimasa IshiiWritten by Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi SunayamaGuest stars Hisako Kanemoto, Risa Taneda, Haruka Tomatsu
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Shigeki KawaiWritten by Takaaki SuzukiGuest stars Hisako Kanemoto, Risa Taneda, Haruka Tomatsu
Episode 10
When operatives from the U.S., China and Russia approach, Rory uses her unparalleled combat abilities to join in the three-way fight.
Directed by Takahiko KyougokuWritten by Tatsuhiko UrahataGuest stars Hisako Kanemoto, Risa Taneda, Haruka Tomatsu
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Tomohiko Ito, Takahiko KyougokuWritten by Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi SunayamaGuest stars Yoko Hikasa, Hisako Kanemoto, Risa Taneda, Haruka Tomatsu
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Naoya Ando, Takahiko KyougokuWritten by Tatsuhiko UrahataGuest stars Yoko Hikasa, Hisako Kanemoto, Risa Taneda, Haruka Tomatsu
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo AndoWritten by Tatsuhiko UrahataGuest stars Yoko Hikasa, Hisako Kanemoto, Risa Taneda, Haruka Tomatsu
Episode 14
After an earthquake strikes the Imperial Capital, Piña brings Itami and the others to meet Emperor Molt. However, they are joined by Prince Zorzal.
Directed by Yuki Ito, Takahiko KyougokuWritten by Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi SunayamaGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Yoko Hikasa, Hisako Kanemoto, Katsuyuki Konishi, Risa Taneda, Ami Koshimizu, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Haruka Tomatsu
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Ayako Kono, Takahiko KyougokuWritten by Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi SunayamaGuest stars Yoko Hikasa, Hisako Kanemoto, Risa Taneda, Ami Koshimizu, Haruka Tomatsu, Satomi Akesaka, Kaito Ishikawa, Maaya Uchida
Episode 16
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.
Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku, Shigeki KawaiWritten by Takaaki Suzuki, Tatsuhiko UrahataGuest stars Aina Kusuda, Hibiku Yamamura, Yoko Hikasa, Hisako Kanemoto, Katsuyuki Konishi, Risa Taneda, Ami Koshimizu, Masuo Amada
Episode 17
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.
Directed by Tomo Ookubo, Takahiko KyougokuWritten by Tatsuhiko UrahataGuest stars Yoko Hikasa, Hisako Kanemoto, Risa Taneda
Episode 18
Itami and the others finally defeat the Fire Dragon and save Tuka from her trauma. After being punished, Itami receives new orders.
Directed by Takahiko KyougokuWritten by Tatsuhiko UrahataGuest stars Yoko Hikasa, Hisako Kanemoto, Risa Taneda
Episode 19
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.
Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo AndoWritten by Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi SunayamaGuest stars Yoko Hikasa, Fumi Hirano, Hisako Kanemoto, Yusuke Kobayashi, Katsuyuki Konishi, Tsuyoshi Koyama, Satoshi Mikami, Rumi Okubo
Episode 20
Prince Zorzal suppresses political opposition by arresting anti-war senators. Itami and the others hide after an attempt on Lelei’s life.
Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku, Matsuo AsamiWritten by Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi SunayamaGuest stars Makoto Furukawa, Ikumi Hayama, Risa Hayamizu, Rina Hidaka, Tomisaburo Horikoshi, Tetsuo Kanao, Ami Koshimizu, Rikiya Koyama
Episode 21
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.
Directed by Ayako Kono, Takahiko KyougokuWritten by Tatsuhiko Urahata
Episode 22
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.
Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku, Shigeki KawaiWritten by Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kurasumi Sunayama
Episode 23
The JSDF aims to save the Japanese people and pro-peace nobles. Itami rushes to the Imperial Capital after hearing of Piña’s imprisonment.
Directed by Takahiko KyougokuWritten by Takaaki Suzuki, Tatsuhiko Urahata
Episode 24
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.
Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku, Ryo AndoWritten by Tatsuhiko Urahata
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Junichi SuwabeYouji Itami (voice)
Nao ToyamaLelei La Lalena (voice)
Kenji KitamuraAdjutant (voice)
Mitsuaki HoshinoPresident Dirrel (voice)
Makoto FurukawaDaisuke Tozu (voice)
Atsushi OnoMolt Sol Augustus (voice)
Chika MakiharaPasser-by (voice)
Yoko HikasaYao Ha Ducy (voice)
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