Season 1
24 episodes · first aired 2015-07-04
| Still | # | Title | Overview | Air date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 01 | The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World 2015-07-04 | A mysterious “gate” appears in Tokyo releasing mythical creatures that wreak havoc. Itami, who is part of a special JSDF unit, helps with evacuations. | 2015-07-04 | 7.8 |
 | 02 | Two Military Forces 2015-07-11 | In the “Special Region,” JSDF is able to push back the enemy army. Itami joins a recon team aimed at forming a friendly relationship with the locals. | 2015-07-11 | 8.1 |
 | 03 | Fire Dragon 2015-07-18 | Itami's 3rd Recon Unit saves an elf from a village attacked by the Fire Dragon. The villagers of Coda decide to flee to safety | 2015-07-18 | 8.3 |
 | 04 | To Unknown Lands 2015-07-25 | The 3rd Recon Unit returns to base with the refugees. Tuka, Lelei and Rory use this time to learn more about each other and strengthen their bond. | 2015-07-25 | 8.0 |
 | 05 | The Battle of Italica 2015-08-01 | The 3rd Recon Unit meets Imperial Princess Piña. Itami decides to protect Italica after hearing that Allied soldiers-turned-bandits have attacked. | 2015-08-01 | 8.4 |
 | 06 | Ride of the Valkyries 2015-08-08 | The 3rd Recon Unit battles the bandits in Italica. The battle changes course when air support arrives. Piña is stunned by the JSDF’s military might. | 2015-08-08 | 8.9 |
 | 07 | The Princess's Decision 2015-08-15 | While returning from Italica, Itami is captured by the Empire’s Rose Knights. Concerned about JSDF’s response, Piña makes a proposition. | 2015-08-15 | 8.5 |
 | 08 | Japan, Beyond the Gate 2015-08-22 | Piña, Itami and the others visit different government offices for negotiations. Piña is awestruck by the impressive skyscrapers and people of Tokyo. | 2015-08-22 | 8.4 |
 | 09 | The Hakone Mountain Night Battle 2015-08-29 | Itami hides Tuka and the others in his ex-wife’s apartment. As Piña and Bozes go to the library, Itami meets his old friend, the Minister of Defense. | 2015-08-29 | 8.8 |
 | 10 | Despair and Hope 2015-09-05 | When operatives from the U.S., China and Russia approach, Rory uses her unparalleled combat abilities to join in the three-way fight. | 2015-09-05 | 8.5 |
 | 11 | Visitor 2015-09-12 | Five months since the war began, the local refugee camp near the Alnus base has become a town. Piña begins peace negotiations with key Empire nobles. | 2015-09-12 | 8.1 |
 | 12 | What Would Itami Do? 2015-09-19 | A Dark Elf named Yao asks the JSDF to help drive the Fire Dragon from her hometown. She is mistakenly arrested until Lelei volunteers to interpret. | 2015-09-19 | 8.4 |
 | 13 | The Banquet Begins 2016-01-09 | Piña holds a party to advance peace negotiations. Seeing the JSDF’s power, the senators choose peace. Just then, the pro-war Prince Zorzal arrives. | 2016-01-09 | 8.3 |
 | 14 | The Imperial Capital Quake 2016-01-16 | After an earthquake strikes the Imperial Capital, Piña brings Itami and the others to meet Emperor Molt. However, they are joined by Prince Zorzal. | 2016-01-16 | 8.8 |
 | 15 | Tuka Luna Marceau 2016-01-23 | Itami rejects a mission from Yanagida to exterminate the Fire Dragon. Yao tells Tuka that the dragon killed her father, but she refuses to accept it. | 2016-01-23 | 8.0 |
 | 16 | The Fire Dragon, Once More 2016-01-30 | Itami heads to Elbe with Tuka, Lelei and Yao to destroy the Fire Dragon. When General Hazama learns of this mission, he prepares battle support. | 2016-01-30 | 9.0 |
 | 17 | Decisive Battle 2016-02-06 | Heavily armed, Itami and the others head to the Fire Dragon’s nest in the Tuba Mountains. Rory sees the dragon in the distance as they set explosives. | 2016-02-06 | 9.4 |
 | 18 | The Magic City of Rondel 2016-02-13 | Itami and the others finally defeat the Fire Dragon and save Tuka from her trauma. After being punished, Itami receives new orders. | 2016-02-13 | 8.5 |
 | 19 | Dangerous Sisters 2016-02-20 | Emperor Molt collapses at a ceremony and Prince Zorzal declares that he will lead the Empire. A sage named Mimoza tells Itami the secrets of the Gate. | 2016-02-20 | 8.5 |
 | 20 | Lover 2016-02-27 | Prince Zorzal suppresses political opposition by arresting anti-war senators. Itami and the others hide after an attempt on Lelei’s life. | 2016-02-27 | 7.8 |
 | 21 | Deadline 2016-03-05 | A state official visits the Prime Minister to bolster peace. Itami and the others visit Rondel, home of the Magic Academy, for Lelei to take a test. | 2016-03-05 | 8.0 |
 | 22 | The Empress in Slave's Clothing 2016-03-12 | Zorzal’s Imperial Army and the Rose Knights wage an intense battle. Itami learns of an assassination plot as Lelei’s exam approaches its end. | 2016-03-12 | 8.3 |
 | 23 | Paradrop 2016-03-19 | The JSDF aims to save the Japanese people and pro-peace nobles. Itami rushes to the Imperial Capital after hearing of Piña’s imprisonment. | 2016-03-19 | 8.1 |
 | 24 | Thus They Fought 2016-03-26 | Itami and the 3rd Recon Unit head to the Imperial Palace to save Piña and the Emperor. However, Prince Zorzal is waiting for them with a giant Orge. | 2016-03-26 | 8.1 |
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