Divine Gate is a 2016 anime series directed by Noriyuki Abe and animated by Studio Pierrot. It follows the "urban legend" of the Divine Gate, which ushered an era of chaos where desires and conflict intersect. To restore order, the World Council was formed. As peace is restored, the World Council gathers boys and girls deemed fit to reach the gate for their personal objectives. Those who reach the gate can remake the world.
The first episodes will be aired on MX, KBS, SUN, TVQ, TSC, TVA, and BS11 starting on January 8, 2016 onwards. Episodes will be later made available for streaming on Docomo Anime Store, Anime Hodai, Nico Nico Douga, Rakuten SHOWTIME, U-NEXT, J:COM and Video Pass after broadcast.[1] Funimation will stream in Japanese with English subtitles, as well as with English audio.[2]
Episode List[]
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01 | Endless Rain 止まない雨 Yamanaiame |
January 8, 2016 |
| On a rainy day, a drenched young boy named Aoto cuts down a man rampaging in a running train. Under the command of Arthur of the World Council, Akane and Midori who are Adapters belonging to the subsidiary body "Academy", find out about Aoto who continues to decline admission to the school. Although they were given the order to look after Aoto, the rumors of Aoto's past make them shudder. | |||
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02 | Inextinguishable Flame 消せない炎 Kesenai-en |
January 15, 2016 |
| For Akane, his father meant the world, so he cannot understand why Aoto would kill his own parents. However, Aoto does not share his story either. The colliding two run into each other later, when a patrol Driver suddenly starts to malfunction. | |||
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03 | Where the Wind Went 風の行方 Kaze no yukue |
January 22, 2016 |
| The memory of her and her friend is the reason why Midori pursues the Divine Gate. When Arthur announced that they will start the search of the Divine Gate, Midori has mixed feelings; She wants to find the answer to her question, but she is also afraid. | |||
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04 | Blue Memory 蒼い記憶 Aoi kioku |
January 29, 2016 |
| Concerned about Aoto's emotional disconnect, Akane and Midori look him up on the academy server, but his information were classified. Determined, the two steal Undine's access pass and finds out that Aoto is a suspect of the Blue Christmas massacre. | |||
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05 | The Defiers まつろわぬ民 Matsuro wanu min |
February 5, 2016 |
| Akane and the team go to an abandoned section for special training. During the latter part of their training, they meet a group called "The Defiers." Hybrid of human and animals, they have super strengths, and begins attacking Akane and the team. | |||
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06 | More Important Than Yourself 自分より大切なもの Jibun yori taisetsunamono |
February 12, 2016 |
| Arthur finally decides to go find the Divine Gate. He asks the members of the Knights of Rounds as well as the select few from the Academy to join him on this expedition. However, Loki and Oz set out on their own mission as well in response. | |||
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07 | Where it Began はじまりの地 Hajimari no ji |
February 19, 2016 |
| Lead by Arthur, the Knights of Round and the Adapters from the Academy head for the Divine Gate. Arthur explains that his wish is to destroy the Gate and return the world to its original state. However, Loki and Oz stand in their way to stop them. | |||
Releases[]
| Volume | Date | Episodes | Extras |
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| Volume 1 | April 13, 2016 | 1-2 | Serial Code for [Divine Academy] Dante, mini drama CD, original game illustration postcards, special booklet and case sleeve. |
| Volume 2 | May 11, 2016 | 3-4 | Serial Code for [Divine Academy] Crowley, soundtrack part I, original game illustration postcards, and case sleeve. |
| Volume 3 | June 08, 2016 | 5-6 | Serial Code for an undecided/unannounced unit, TBA bonus disc, original game illustration postcards, and case sleeve. |
| Volume 4 | July 13, 2016 | 7-8 | Serial Code for an undecided/unannounced unit, TBA bonus disc, original game illustration postcards, and case sleeve. |
| Volume 5 | August 03, 2016 | 9-10 | Serial Code for an undecided/unannounced unit, soundtrack part II, original game illustration postcards, and case sleeve. |
| Volume 6 | September 14, 2016 | 11-12 | Serial Code for an undecided/unannounced unit, TBA bonus disc, original game illustration postcards, and case sleeve. |
References[]
- ↑ "TVアニメ『ディバインゲート』公式サイト". Retrieved 2016-01-01.
- ↑ "Funimation to Stream Dimension W, Grimgar, Pandora, Divine Gate, Prince of Stride, Dagashikashi With Dub - News - Anime News Network". Retrieved 2016-01-06
- ↑ "TVアニメ『ディバインゲート』公式サイト" . Retrieved 2016-01-12.