GATE

In the year 20XX, a mysterious gate to another world suddenly opens in Tokyo’s Ginza district. From beyond it pour invading armies and monstrous creatures from a fantasy realm. Japan’s Self-Defense Forces repel the attack—and push forward through the gate into the unknown territory on the other side. Among the soldiers sent to investigate is Yoji Itami, a 33-year-old otaku officer who is anything but a typical soldier. Leading his unit into the newly discovered world, he sets out to scout nearby villages and assess the situation beyond the gate. What awaits them is not only danger… but the sight of fantastical races and beautiful girls straight out of a dream. Thus begins the unprecedented encounter between modern military force and a medieval fantasy world, where guns meet dragons and diplomacy clashes with magic.

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force has won a sweeping victory in the battle to defend Italica, a city in the Special Region. Yet while the situation beyond the Gate begins to shift, back in Japan, opposition lawmakers are sharpening their attacks over the JSDF’s actions. Before long, First Lieutenant Itami—and even several residents of the Special Region—are summoned to the National Diet as witnesses. For the otherworldly beauties crossing the Gate for the first time, Japan’s modern civilization is a dazzling wonderland of discovery. But unknown figures are already closing in on them from the shadows...

Negotiations between the Japanese government and the Empire that rules the Special Region over compensation for the Ginza Incident have made little progress. Hoping to break the deadlock, Princess Piña joins forces with the Japanese side to host a garden party, creating an opportunity for Imperial nobles to mingle with Yoji Itami and the other Japanese representatives. Meanwhile, far from the Imperial Capital at Alnus, Tuka, an elven girl whose father was killed by the Flame Dragon, continues to suffer from the deep emotional scars left by the tragedy—

The area surrounding Alnus Hill, where Itami and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force are stationed, has prospered as the main link between Japan and the Special Region, steadily strengthening the ties between both worlds. Then Yao, a dark elf, suddenly appears. Desperate to destroy the Flame Dragon that devastated her people, she deliberately aggravates Tuka’s fragile mental state and pressures Itami into taking on the dragon. To save Tuka as she falls deeper into confusion, Itami finally makes his decision. A life-or-death battle against the Flame Dragon begins!