Quick Answer

GATE is based on the manga "Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri" — 154 chapters, 28 volumes. The manga is complete. By Sao, Satoru.

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GATE— Read the Manga

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Looking for where GATE picks up in the manga? You're in the right place. Below is every piece of source material linked to this anime, with chapter counts and reading order.

Source Manga

Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri

Gate: Where the JSDF Fought

Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri

7.83Manga154 chapters28 volumesFinished

By Sao, Satoru, Yanai, Takumi

One day in the 21st century, a gate opened in the middle of the Ginza district of Tokyo. Out of the gate poured soldiers and strange creatures, and they soon made Ginza look like an image of hell. The gate apparently connected Japan to another world, a world with a militant empire and many supernatural creatures. The Japanese Self-Defense Force...

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Light Novels

Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri

Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri

7.84Novel5 volumesFinished

By Yanai, Takumi

In August of 20xx, a portal to a parallel world, known as the "Gate," suddenly appeared in Ginza, Tokyo. Monsters and troops poured out of the portal, turning the shopping district into a bloody inferno. The Japan Ground-Self Defence Force immediately took action and pushed the fantasy creatures back to the "Gate." To facilitate negotiations and...

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Should You Read from the Beginning?

Depends on the adaptation quality. Some anime follow the manga panel-for-panel, in which case jumping ahead saves you time. Others rearrange arcs, skip content, or add filler. When in doubt, start from the beginning — you'll appreciate the story more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does GATE have a manga?

Yes — the manga "Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri" runs 154 chapters and is complete. There are 2 related works total.

Where does the GATE anime end in the manga?

The exact chapter depends on which season you've finished. Most anime seasons cover 30-50 chapters of source material. Check the manga page for "Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri" on MyAnimePulse for specifics.

Should I start from the beginning or skip ahead?

Both approaches work. Starting from chapter 1 gives you the complete experience with all the details the anime might have skipped. Jumping to where the anime left off saves time if you just want to continue the story.

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