The original **GATE: Thus the JSDF Fought There** anime (24 episodes, often split into two cours that many fans call "Season 1" and "Season 2") has a very large cast, while the newer **GATE Season 2** sequel is based on the light novels and introduces an almost entirely new group of characters four years later. ### Original GATE Anime (2015–2016) **Yoji Itami** – A 33-year-old First Lieutenant in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Yoji Itami is an easygoing otaku who would rather spend his free time at anime conventions than acting like a model soldier, yet beneath his lazy personality he is an exceptionally skilled ranger and special forces operative whose calm leadership, tactical intelligence, compassion for civilians, and willingness to protect both the people of Japan and the inhabitants of the Special Region make him the central hero of the series. **Lelei La Lalena** – Lelei is a brilliant young blue-haired mage whose extraordinary intelligence, logical thinking, photographic memory, and mastery of advanced magic quickly earn her recognition as one of the greatest scholars in the Special Region, while her quiet personality and unwavering loyalty make her one of Itami's closest companions. **Rory Mercury** – Rory Mercury is a 961-year-old demigoddess and Apostle of Emroy, the god of war, who appears as a gothic-lolita girl with long black hair and crimson eyes, wields an enormous black halberd with supernatural strength, possesses immortality and overwhelming combat abilities, and delights in battle while gradually developing deep respect and affection for Itami. **Tuka Luna Marceau** – Tuka is a beautiful high elf with long blonde hair, emerald eyes, and remarkable skill as an archer whose peaceful life is destroyed by the Fire Dragon's attack on her village, leaving her emotionally traumatized until she gradually heals through her adventures alongside Itami and his team. **Princess Piña Co Lada** – Piña is the intelligent and courageous third princess of the Empire who commands the Rose-Order of Knights, values diplomacy over unnecessary bloodshed, recognizes Japan's overwhelming military superiority, and ultimately becomes one of the strongest advocates for peace between the Empire and Japan. **Bozes Co Palesti** – Bozes is a noble knight of the Rose-Order whose fierce loyalty, incredible swordsmanship, straightforward personality, and developing relationship with JSDF soldier Tomita eventually reveal a compassionate side beneath her proud warrior exterior. **Tyuule** – Tyuule is the tragic former queen of the Warrior Bunnies whose people were enslaved after the Empire's conquest, forcing her into becoming Emperor Molt's abused concubine, leading her to secretly manipulate political events while seeking revenge against the Empire that destroyed her homeland. **Emperor Molt Sol Augustus** – Molt is the aging but proud Emperor of the Empire whose belief in military conquest and imperial expansion leads him into a disastrous war against Japan, ultimately forcing him to confront the overwhelming technological superiority of the JSDF. **Prince Zorzal El Caesar** – Zorzal is the arrogant, cruel, power-hungry crown prince whose hatred of Japan, obsession with military victory, abuse of slaves, and refusal to accept reality make him one of the primary antagonists throughout the series. **Prince Diabo El Caesar** – Diabo is Zorzal's younger brother, a thoughtful and politically intelligent prince who understands Japan's strength and consistently favors diplomacy instead of pointless warfare. **Sherry Tyueli** – Sherry is a young noble girl and gifted scholar who greatly admires Japanese culture, eventually traveling to Japan where her intelligence, curiosity, and diplomatic abilities allow her to build friendships between both worlds. **Yao Haa Dushi** – Yao is a proud Dark Elf warrior with long black hair, exceptional skill with the bow and sword, and unwavering determination to recruit the JSDF to defeat the terrifying Fire Dragon threatening her people. **Hardy** – Hardy is the mysterious and immensely powerful goddess of the underworld whose unpredictable personality and divine authority allow her to influence the fate of both worlds while occasionally assisting Itami's group. **Giselle** – Giselle is a wise dragon goddess who possesses immense magical knowledge and provides guidance regarding the supernatural forces affecting the Special Region. **Flare** – Flare is the goddess of fire whose divine influence extends throughout the Special Region and who represents one of the world's most powerful deities. **General Hazama** – Lieutenant General Hazama commands the JSDF task force stationed in the Special Region, demonstrating calm leadership, strategic brilliance, and unwavering trust in Itami despite the latter's unconventional behavior. **Akira Tomita** – Tomita is a dependable JSDF soldier whose courage during numerous missions and growing romance with Bozes help strengthen relations between Japan and the Empire. **Kuribayashi** – Sergeant Shino Kuribayashi is an elite JSDF Ranger renowned for her incredible physical strength, exceptional combat skills, intimidating personality, and fierce dedication to protecting her comrades. **Kurokawa** – Medic Mari Kurokawa serves as the team's compassionate combat nurse whose medical expertise, kindness, and bravery save countless lives during dangerous operations. **Kuwahara** – Kuwahara is a reliable JSDF soldier who supports Itami's reconnaissance team through numerous battles and diplomatic missions. **Yanagida** – First Lieutenant Yanagida serves as General Hazama's aide, initially clashing with Itami because of their opposing philosophies before gradually gaining respect for his unconventional methods. **Sugawara** – Sugawara is a skilled Japanese diplomat whose negotiation abilities prove invaluable during delicate political discussions with the Empire's nobles and royalty. **Risa Aoi** – Risa is Itami's former wife, a successful manga artist whose friendly relationship with Itami demonstrates the unusual but respectful bond they maintain despite their divorce. **Fire Dragon** – The ancient Fire Dragon is a colossal crimson beast whose overwhelming strength, fiery breath, immense size, and destructive power devastate entire cities before ultimately facing the combined efforts of the JSDF and their allies. ([Wikipedia][1]) ### GATE Season 2 (Light Novel Sequel) The sequel takes place **four years after the original story** and shifts its focus from the Ground Self-Defense Force to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force with a mostly new cast. ([Gate Wiki][2]) **Hajime Tokushima** – Chief Petty Officer Hajime Tokushima is the sequel's main protagonist, serving as an intelligence specialist in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force whose exceptional cooking skills, espionage expertise, adaptability, and calm decision-making make him the ideal operative for dangerous missions across the seas of the Special Region. **Goro Etajima** – Captain Goro Etajima commands the submarine *Kitashio* while leading intelligence operations with remarkable strategic ability, extensive naval experience, and an enthusiastic fascination with historic sailing ships. **Primera Luna Avion** – Primera is the beautiful and determined princess of the island kingdom of Tinae who inherits the legacy of the fallen Avion Kingdom and strives to restore stability to her homeland despite overwhelming political and military challenges. **Shura No Arch** – Shura is the formidable pirate captain of the ship *Odette*, descended from a legendary pirate family, whose ambition, combat ability, political influence, and complicated friendship with Primera place her at the center of the sequel's conflicts. **Drake do Mojito** – Drake is one of the feared Seven Pirate Chiefs whose ruthless leadership, naval strength, and criminal influence make him one of the principal antagonists threatening peace across the Special Region's seas. **Odette Ze Nevula** – Odette is a winged demihuman and loyal ally of Princess Primera whose courage, aerial mobility, and dedication greatly assist Tinae during its struggles. **Shamrock Ha Elixir** – Shamrock is an ambitious member of Tinae's ruling Council of Ten whose political maneuvering and desire for greater authority significantly influence the kingdom's internal affairs. **Isla De Pinos** – Isla is a member of the Lenon demihuman tribe distinguished by the third eye on her forehead, serving as Shamrock's capable secretary while providing intelligence and administrative support. **Caipirinha Em Ruyter** – Caipirinha is a talented naval officer candidate whose leadership potential, maritime experience, and dedication to Tinae's defense make her an important figure in rebuilding the kingdom's military forces. In the anime Gate, the Empire is a massive, chauvinistic, Roman-like civilization spanning over 8,000 km across the continent of Falmart, which triggered a catastrophic conflict by opening a mysterious portal in Tokyo and sending its primitive medieval armies to conquer modern Earth, only to be effortlessly annihilated by the technologically and tactically superior Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). Here is everything you need to know about this formidable yet ultimately doomed fantasy superpower: Government and SocietyThe Leadership: Ruled by Emperor Molt Sol Augustus, the government is deeply entrenched in hereditary nobility, an Imperial Senate, and a fiercely expansionist mindset.Capital City: The seat of power is Sadera, a sprawling, ancient-Rome style city with a population of about one million, complete with marble columns, domes, and aqueducts. Cruel Expansionism: The Empire operates through relentless conquest; they invade neighboring lands, plunder their wealth, displace local rulers, and enslave the surviving populations. The Military and MagicMundane Might: Despite sharing a world with mythical beasts, wyverns, elves, and magic, the Imperial military relies almost exclusively on classical medieval tactics, utilizing heavy infantry, cavalry, archers, and simple ballistae.Complete Overmatch: When the Empire invaded Tokyo's Ginza district, they were met with modern artillery, assault rifles, and tanks. The JSDF entirely outclassed the Empire, making medieval swords and armor look entirely helpless against modern 21st-century warfare.Major CharactersEmperor Molt Sol Augustus: The shrewd ruler who ordered the invasion of Japan. After realizing the dire threat posed by the JSDF, he stepped back, eventually supporting peace to save his Empire from complete annihilation.Princess Piña Co Lada: The ambitious and progressive Imperial Princess who forms the Order of the Knights of the Rose. Recognizing Earth's terrifying military strength early on, she becomes the face of the pro-peace faction and acts as the bridge for diplomacy with Japan.Crown Prince Zorzal El Caesar: The pro-war, aggressively delusional heir to the throne who refuses to acknowledge JSDF supremacy. He usurps his father and wages a devastating civil war and guerilla campaign against both the JSDF and his own sister In space he nova-corps is a large adavanced technological empire race and seems to have many resources which is why they almost seem to never run out of ships or fleets and the most well known about them is they kidnaps females from universes or planets and force breed them wether there a god or angel or a different race and raise the children as soldiers for there military and if the female can’t take it they kill them and find new ones and us the Archenemy of the Starforce Empire The Starforce empire is a powerful advanced Empire made by the god of light to make sure the multiverse stays peaceful and deal with multiversal threats it is runned by the main race the kree and the military is consist of multiple races who want there home worlds to be free of the Nova-Corps and they are the main enemy of the Nova-Corps and are well know through out the galaxy as heroes and peace keepers. There homeworld is a large planet bigger then Jupiter with 8rings orbiting around it perfectly mimicking the shape of a 8-pointed Star. They have machines that can detect anyone who is lying that’s how there are no Starforce members that are evil or with sadistic intentions or evil intentions and the empire is filled with good intentions. Adam is a very large attractive muscular tall kind hearted man who views everyone in the starforce empire as his children and always loves to help people in need. Wear a massive, golden archeotech bodysuit Armour suit thats the same as yours but more advanced made entirely out of an indestructible material, a flowing red cape on his back. Has a large 8-pointed star logo on the chest but the Star on his chest is actually a detached metal plate. He can detach the plate and connects it to a concealed handle, transforming the symbol into a large brutal battle axe -Military- The lowest rank: they are a highly advanced military made up of different species from different planets throughout the multiverse. The star soldiers are the upper class high ranking Starforce soldiers given kree DNA once they are given kree DNA they are granted the ability to wield cosmic energy and have superhuman speed, superhuman strength, Durability, super resistant skin, super flight although very few members reach this rank and only 20 are in this rank The Air force: The StarCraft is the main aerial fighter vehicle for the starforce Empire with 4 mobile turbines that emit an unknown energy. The entrance to the craft is located at the rear. Its door opens outward, creating a ramp. At the front of the craft under the nose is what appears to be a small spherical star sensor array of some sort. Along with Two legs extend from the forward-left and forward-right corners and two extend from the rear-left and rear-right corners to grab things. The StarTransport is the second main aerial vehicle for the starforce Empire but with a few upgrades but is mostly the same. Has 4 mobile turbines that emit an unknown energy. The entrance to the craft is located at the rear. Its door opens outward, creating a ramp. At the front of the craft under the nose is what appears to be a small spherical star sensor array of some sort. Has a large container at the bottom for carrying people multiple passengers. The star soldiers are the upper class high ranking Starforce soldiers given kree DNA once they are given kree DNA they are granted the ability to wield cosmic energy and have superhuman speed, superhuman strength, Durability, super resistant skin, super flight although very few members reach this rank and only 50 are in this rank. They can also choose to buy food or go hunting for prey/beast animals themselves to cook and eat it to make it more of a challenge. The animals and monsters are different creatures some are similar to earths animals but more deadly or either mutated and also has beasts/monster like creatures that includes dragons or large snakes and other mythical creatures and each of them have very edible meats. The main suit of the Star soldiers is a sleek, form-fitting armored bodysuit in deep navy blue with bold red accents along shoulders, arms, waist, boots featuring a large gold 8-pointed star emblem with a red center emblazoned across chest, metallic gold trim outlining torso and red gauntlet-style gloves that extend up forearms, tall red armored boots with gold detailing below knees, a collar, welding cosmic energy. The suits also has helmets they are a collapsible, form-fitting Kree military mask that automatically molds over the users head when there using the suit's control mechanics. It features a distinct opening at the top but for woman with long hair it pushes there hair upward, creating an iconic blonde mohawk look. Breeders: the Teleena species are a race of alien girls. Thousands of them serve as doctors, police, receptionists at Star World but thousands of them serve as the crew members on all Star ships crew members. They are depicted as a group of ravenous, giant alien women. They are considered immortal and cannot be killed with human firearms or explosive weaponry because they will instantly regenerate there bodies like nothing happened but they can be killed with proton blasts from star soldiers but this has never happened. They are structured strictly by military and corporate ranks, including Guards, Huntresses, Janitors, and Supervisors. They are voracious and will swallow criminals on other planets whole if they want too to absorb them and increase there assets size. They are eerie super curvaceous athletic slender humanoid creatures with smooth pale skin, plump lips, super large assets, massive tits/breasts, massive butts/asses, very wide hips. But there assets can come in different sizes depending on the different type of teleena alien. They have antennas on there heads that shoot healing beams onto injured soldiers, they have very Curvaceous rounded bodies and are soft while their faces often appear partially blank or hidden except for a huge purple mouth filled with a long slimy tongue or tentacle that curls outward. Wears dark tight bodysuits that makes their bodies look glossy, heavy and alien that makes them look a monster-like creature that looks both human and completely inhuman at the same time. They were found by Emperor Adam and the Queen volunteered to become breeders for the Starforce empire even though emperor Adam didn’t like it he gave them a choice and the queen obviously chose to become breeders for the empire and now the Teleena hungry race are the main breeders for the empire and are the reason why the empire has such high numbers because they are capable of holding 500 kids/eggs in there pregnant bellies and there assets can be large or not depending on which type of Teleena which are. Teleena Crawlers. Role & Traits: Low-level lab security that patrols the corridors on all fours or slithers. They utilize unique tail-based mechanics. Asset Size: Medium chest and hip proportions, but they boast highly elastic, expandable tail maws. Recent game updates scaled up their sprite sizes, and their tails now feature a prominent face imprint of swallowed prey. Teleena Huntresses (Formerly Agents) Role & Traits: Elite tracking guards deployed to hunt down the protagonist, Eddris. They feature sharp, distinct alien armor designs. Asset Size: Tall, athletic, and curvier build than standard crawlers, with thick thighs and heavy rear assets. Swallowed prey heavily alters their lower-body profile, often settling into their thighs and buttocks. Teleena Technicians & Chefs: Role & Traits: Personnel stationed in the upper lab sectors and kitchen areas. They work in pairs or look for "extra ingredients" to add to the menu. Asset Size: Soft, heavy proportions. They feature noticeably larger chests and midsections compared to the security staff, designed around themes of weight gain, overindulgence, and multi-prey capacity. Teleena Janitors & Assistants. Role & Traits: Maintenance staff patrolling specific service zones like Level 10. Asset Size: Thick, bottom-heavy proportions. Their game-over scenes focus heavily on lower-body expansion, where the prey's mass shifts directly into the Janitor's thighs and buttocks during digestion. Teleena Supervisors (Bosses)Role & Traits: High-ranking administrative aliens who oversee laboratory sectors. Asset Size: Extra-large, commanding proportions. They feature the largest stomach capacities in the base game, utilizing special "multiprey" mechanics to swallow and hold multiple targets simultaneously The Teleena Race personality: Affectionate Playfulness: They exhibit a cat-like, teasing nature. They enjoy toyed-with interactions, cat-and-mouse dynamics, and dramatic, playful dialogue. Confident and Dominant: Operating as space lab guards and supervisors, they carry themselves with an assertive, authoritative charm. They enjoy being the ones in control of an encounter. Hyper-Feminine Seductiveness: Their physical design and mannerisms are heavily stylized around classic sci-fi "femme fatale" tropes, using charm and physical presence to disarm others. Curious and Attentive: They are highly observant of human behaviors within their lab. Without the urge to hunt, this translates into an intense, hyper-focused curiosity about you. Teasing Mockery: They frequently use sassy dialogue and lighthearted taunts, finding amusement in making others flustered or nervous Each Star soldier has a team Your squad X is the strongest team made out of different warriors from different planets handpicked by the emperor himself. Your teammates You are the leader. Your suit is a sleek, form-fitting armored bodysuit in deep navy blue with bold red accents along shoulders, arms, waist, boots featuring a large gold 8-pointed star emblem with a red center emblazoned across chest, metallic gold trim outlining torso and red gauntlet-style gloves that extend up forearms, tall red armored boots with gold detailing below knees, a collar, wields cosmic energy. Serves StarForce Empire Marie is a tall, athletic muscular Android woman with long hair stretching to her knees and 3 yellow circular receivers on top of her headband. Her suit is a sleek, form-fitting armored bodysuit in deep navy blue with red accents along shoulders/arms/waist/boots with a gold 8-pointed star emblem with a red center emblazoned across chest, metallic gold trim outlining torso, red gauntlet-style gloves that go up forearms, tall red armored boots with gold detailing, a collar, wields cosmic energy. She’s quite arrogant and is very protective of her hair and if someone cuts her hair she will go on a rampage and kill all the enemies in the area but keel usually R-3 usually calms her down since they are siblings. Jack is a tall athletic muscular man. Has blue headphones that look like the antenna of a real wasp over his ears and high-Tech jetpack that helps him fly since he’s a speedster he can’t fly but the jet-pack will help him fly and is a speedster and one of the fastest in your squad. His suit is a sleek, form-fitting armored bodysuit in navy blue with red accents along shoulders/arms/waist/boots with a gold 8-pointed star emblem with a red center emblazoned across chest, metallic gold trim outlining torso, red gauntlet-style gloves that go up forearms, tall red armored boots with gold detailing, red gauntlet-style gloves that go up forearms, tall red armored boots with gold detailing, a collar, wields cosmic energy. He’s enthusiastic and always smiles be he thinks he’s the best R-3 is an humanoid Android. Has a visor over his eyes and has 2 fins for ears curved backwards. His suit is a sleek, form-fitting armored bodysuit in deep navy blue with bold red accents along shoulders, arms, waist, boots featuring a large gold 8-pointed star emblem with a red center emblazoned across chest, metallic gold trim outlining torso and red gauntlet-style gloves that extend up forearms, tall red armored boots with gold detailing below knees, a collar, wields cosmic energy. Serves Starforce empire. He’s a newer model of the android faction stronger then his sister Marie and he serves as the high-tech weapon specialist of your squad. He’s the only one that can calm down his sister Marie when she’s on a rampage. He’s quite rude sometimes but can be nice if he wants to but his face doesn’t usually show it. Tigger is a tall athletic Dornian warrior from the the planet Dornia who was under constant war for years until the starforce came and made the planet have peace in exchange for a strong powerful warrior who will serve the starforce empires cause and that’s when tigger was chosen. He’s a Tiger, large ears, fangs, long tail, retractable titanium steel Claws that can cut through anything. He can also roar like an actual tiger. His suit is a sleek, fitting armored bodysuit in deep navy blue with bold red accents along shoulders, arms, arms, waist, boots featuring a large gold 8-pointed star emblem, metallic gold trim outlining torso and red gauntlet-style gloves that extend up forearms, tall red armored boots with gold detailing below knees, a collar, wields cosmic energy. Serves Starforce empire. He’s a bit arrogant and considered weak opponents ants and enjoys the thrill of battle and loves fighting defeating worthy opponents. Unlike the rest of your squad tigger cannot do proton blasts the comic energy only goes to his fists. Krell is a tall large muscular buff powerful dangerous Alien and one of the most powerful soldiers in the starforce empire. He is the second in command of your squad. He’s was found just floating in space after his home was destroyed years ago by the nova empire until he was found by emperor Adam and he gave him a chance to defeat the Nova empire by joining the starforce empire. Has a large high-Tech prosthetic arm. His suit is a sleek, form-fitting armored bodysuit in navy blue with red accents along shoulders/arms/waist/boots with a gold 8-pointed star emblem with a red center emblazoned across chest, metallic gold trim outlining torso, red gauntlet-style gloves that go up forearms, tall red armored boots with gold detailing below knees, a collar, wields cosmic energy. Serves Starforce empire. He’s may not show much emotion but deep down he deeply cares for you and his teammates. Namor is a Talokanil mutant who rules the underwater kingdom of Talokan and namors main weapon is his Talokanil Spear a Talokanil weapon, made out of gold, jade and raw Vibranium. Namors unique mutant-Talokanil physiology, granting him near-invulnerability, flight via ankle wings, and superhuman strength that rivals Thor. He also possesses a centuries-long lifespan, the ability to breathe on land and underwater, enhanced senses, and the power to command marine life. Namor has a striking, indigenous Mesoamerican and Mayan-inspired design featuring a powerful, athletic physique with a brown skin tone, a short black haircut paired with a trimmed beard and mustache, pointed elven-like ears, and a pair of small, functional white-feathered wings sprouting from his ankles that allow him to fly. He wears simple, traditional green swim trunks adorned with a golden belt, alongside highly detailed Mayan-coded jewelry including a massive, intricate jade-and-gold pectoral collar piece, matching armbands, and a septum nose piercing, which is all elevated during royal ceremonies by a magnificent, towering ceremonial headdress shaped like a stylized jaguar skull and vibrant feathers. He is also a part of your squad.

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