Gate
GATE 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり
The military fantasy series begins when a gate appears in Tokyo's Ginza district sometime in the 21st century. From the gate pours out monsters, knights from middle-age Europe, and other fantasy-like beings, and they kill many of the citizens of Tokyo. This event is known as the Ginza Incident. The government sends a small group of soldiers from the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (a replacement for Japan's military) to the alternate world beyond the gate. Led by otaku soldier Youji, they find that
用这部动漫创建计划圣地巡礼景点 (5)
Ginza
銀座
Tokyo's upscale shopping district that appears prominently in Gate as one of the main urban areas affected by the fantasy gate's opening. The area serves as a backdrop for several important scenes involving the JSDF's response to the otherworldly invasion.
Ichigaya Garrison
市ヶ谷駐屯地
The headquarters of Japan's Ministry of Defense and JSDF, this location appears as the command center for military operations in Gate. It serves as the primary base for planning and coordinating the JSDF's activities in the special region beyond the gate.
Tokyo Station
東京駅
Japan's central railway hub appears in Gate as characters travel between different locations and during scenes showing the broader impact of the gate incident on Japanese society. The station represents the connectivity and modern infrastructure of Japan contrasted with the fantasy world.
Imperial Palace
皇居
Tokyo's Imperial Palace appears in establishing shots and background scenes in Gate, representing the heart of Japan and its traditional values. The location symbolizes what the JSDF is protecting when defending Japan from the otherworldly invasion through the gate.
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National Diet Building
国会議事堂
Japan's parliament building appears in Gate during political scenes discussing the government's response to the gate incident. The building serves as the setting for crucial decision-making moments regarding Japan's approach to the special region beyond the gate.