Anime “THE NEW GATE” episode 1 synopsis and advance cut released!

From the anime “THE NEW GATE”, which will finally start broadcasting from Saturday, April 13, 2024, the synopsis and advance cut of the first episode “Third Reality” have arrived. Furthermore, it has been decided that a “just-before-broadcast special program” will be distributed from 7:00 pm on the day the first episode is broadcast.

The original novel and comics are currently being serialized in Alphapolis, and the popular work “THE NEW GATE” has sold over 2.5 million copies (including manga and electronic copies) (original work/Kazeunami Shinogi, original illustrations/KeG, a resident of the demon world) ・Akira Banpai, Manga/Yoshiyuki Miwa).
THE NEW GATE is an online game that suddenly changes its appearance and traps people in the game world, tormenting them. In order to break through this current situation, Shin, a young man who is the strongest player in the game, succeeds in defeating the world’s greatest enemy, Origin. However, a new door suddenly opens, and what opens before Shin is the world of “THE NEW GATE”, 500 years after the game was cleared…
This work depicts a young man who is the strongest player and creates a “new legend” in a game world that has transformed into reality.

This time, the synopsis and advance cut of the first episode of the TV anime “THE NEW GATE”, “Third Reality”, which will start broadcasting on Saturday, April 13th, have been released.

In addition, a special program just before the broadcast of the TV anime “THE NEW GATE” will be distributed on MBS Anime & Drama’s official YouTube channel from 19:00 on Saturday, April 13th.
The main cast will gather for the special program, including Kensho Ono (Shin), Asami Seto (Schnee Reiser), Kaede Hondo (Tierra Lucent), and Miho Okazaki (Yuzuha).

The TV anime “THE NEW GATE” will be broadcast on TOKYO MX/BS11 from 25:30 on Saturday, April 13th, and on MBS from 26:38 on Saturday, April 13th.
It will also be distributed in advance on d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai from 25:30 on Saturday, April 13th.

[Episode 1 synopsis/preceding cut]

Episode 1 “Third Reality”

<Synopsis>
The online game “THE NEW GATE” has changed its appearance, trapping people in the game world and tormenting them. In order to break out of this situation, Shin confronts and defeats his last and strongest enemy, Origin. Succeed in freeing the captives.
Like other players, Shin tries to say goodbye to the familiar world, but a new door suddenly opens and he is transported 500 years into the world of “THE NEW GATE”.
In search of a way to return to the real world, Shin arrives at his former home, the Moon Shrine, where he meets Tiera Lucent, an elf woman who was in charge of the store.

The TV anime “THE NEW GATE” will be broadcast on TOKYO MX/BS11 from 25:30 on Saturday, April 13th, and on MBS from 26:38 on Saturday, April 13th.
It will also be distributed in advance on d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai from 25:30 on Saturday, April 13th.

[TV anime “THE NEW GATE” special program will be distributed just before broadcasting]

In addition, a special program just before the broadcast of the TV anime “THE NEW GATE” will be distributed on MBS Anime & Drama’s official YouTube channel from 19:00 on Saturday, April 13th.
The main cast will gather for the special program, including Kensho Ono (Shin), Asami Seto (Schnee Reiser), Kaede Hondo (Tierra Lucent), and Miho Okazaki (Yuzuha).

Delivery information

■TV anime “THE NEW GATE” special program just before broadcasting
<Delivery date and time>
April 13, 2024 (Sat) 19:00~
Premiered on MBS Anime & Drama official YouTube channel

<Performance>*Title omitted
Kensho Ono (role of Shin)
Masami Seto (Schnee Reiser)
Kaede Hondo (Tierra Lucent)
Miho Okazaki (role of Yuzuha)

[Work information]
■TV anime “THE NEW GATE”
<Broadcast information>
Broadcast starts on Saturday, April 13, 2024 on TOKYO MX, MBS, BS11, etc.
TOKYO MX・BS11: Every Saturday from 25:30 from Saturday, April 13th
MBS: Every Saturday from 26:38 starting April 13th (Saturday)
AT-X: Every Wednesday from 20:00 starting April 17th (Wednesday)
*Repeat broadcast every Friday from 8:00, every Tuesday from 14:00

<Delivery information>
Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 25:30
Advance distribution starts at d Anime Store, U-NEXT, Anime Hodai
Distribution will start sequentially on other distribution sites after 25:30 on Thursday, April 18, 2024
・Unlimited viewing
ABEMA, DMM TV, FOD, Hulu, J:COM STREAM, Lemino, MBS Videoism
milplus, Prime Video, TELASA, Smart Pass Premium, Bandai Channel
・Pay as you go
HAPPY! Video, MBS Video ism, Niconico
・Free delivery
Tver, MBS Dougaism, Niconico

<Introduction>
Online game “THE NEW GATE”
The virtual space, which was once crowded with players, suddenly changed shape, trapping people in the game world and tormenting them.
In order to break out of this current situation, a young man who is the strongest player in the game stands up – Shin.
What stands in his way is this world’s greatest enemy .
“It’s over…!!!”
After a deadly struggle, Shin’s sword pierces the body of Origin.
A resounding announcement announces the completion of the game and the release of the trapped players.
While people were logging out, Shin was also about to say goodbye to the familiar world.
But at that moment, a new door suddenly opens…
Surrounded by light, what unfolded before Shin was…the world of “THE NEW GATE” 500 years after the game was cleared!
The long-awaited anime adaptation of the fantasy novel “THE NEW GATE” by the original author, Shinogi Kazeunami!
In the world of games that has transformed into reality, a young man who is the strongest player creates a new legend.

<Staff>
Original work: Kazenami Shinogi
Original illustration: Residents of the Demon World / KeG / Akira Banpai
Manga: Yoshiyuki Miwa
Director: Tamaki Nakatsu
Deputy Director: Akira Kato
Series composition: Yuki Uchida
Character design: Itsuki Takamoto
Sub-character design: Wang Guo Nian
Monster design: Yoshitaka Taniguchi
Prop settings: Yoshitaka Taniguchi, Yuichiro Marui, Ayumi Nagaki
Art director: Studio Bus
Editing: Yuki Honda
Director of Photography: Cai Bolun (Terra Effect)
Color design: Yuichi Furuichi
3D Director: Keiichi Eda (Chiptune)
2D Works: Hiroyuki Yazaki
Art setting: Kim Heung-moo
Sound director: Hajime Takakuwa
Music: Tatsuhiko Saiki, Yuya Mori, Misaki Tsuchida, Tsukumi Tanaka
Animation production: Yokohama Animation Lab x CloudHearts

<Theme song>
Opening theme: Sou “Shoo through the world”
Ending theme: Miho Okazaki “Kanataboshi”

<Cast>
Shin: Kensho Ono
Schnee Riser: Masami Seto
Tierra Lucent: Kaede Hondo
Yuzuha: Miho Okazaki
Wilhelm Avis: Toshiya Hiruma
Millie: Akiho Ryomoto
Lasia Ruzel: Kaori Ishihara
Lion Streil Beirlicht: Lynn
Mayfly: Yuki Hoshi
Girato Estrella: Satoshi Mikami
Wolfgang Estrella: Tatsuhisa Suzuki
Cuore Estrella: Kana Hanazawa

■Official website: https://the-new-gate-pr.com/
■Official X (old Twitter): @thenewgateanime