The New Gate (novel series)

The New Gate
First light novel volume cover
GenreIsekai[1]
Novel series
Written byShinogi Kazanami
Published by
Original run2013 – present
Light novel
Written byShinogi Kazanami
Illustrated by
  • Makai no Jūnin (volume 1-9)
  • KeG (volume 10-11)
  • Akira Banpai [ja] (volume 12+)
Published byAlphaPolis
DemographicMale
Original runDecember 27, 2013 – present
Volumes23
Manga
Written byShinogi Kazanami
Illustrated byYoshiyuki Miwa [ja]
Published byAlphaPolis
English publisher
  • NA: One Peace Books
MagazineAlphaPolis
DemographicSeinen
Original runNovember 11, 2014 – present
Volumes15
Anime television series
Directed byTamaki Nakatsu
Written byHiroki Uchida
Music by
  • Yuya Mori
  • Tatsuhiko Saiki
  • Misaki Tsuchida
  • Tsugumi Tanaka
Studio
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkTokyo MX, BS11, MBS, AT-X
Original run April 14, 2024 – June 30, 2024
Episodes12
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The New Gate (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese light novel series written by Shinogi Kazanami. The series originated on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in 2013, until pulled by the author in August 2016, before being published in print by AlphaPolis with illustrations by Makai no Jūnin, KeG, and Akira Banpai beginning in December 2013.

A manga adaptation, illustrated by Yoshiyuki Miwa, began serialization on AlphaPolis' website in November 2014. A mobile game based on the novel was released in October 2016; with its service disconnected in January 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by Cloud Hearts and Yokohama Animation Laboratory aired from April to June 2024.

Premise

"The New Gate" is an online life-or-death game with tens of thousands of players. Thanks to Shin, the most skilled veteran player, the other players will finally be released from the game. Shin has killed the last boss and believes he is finally able to escape when he is blinded by a flash of mysterious light. He awakes to find himself in the game's world 500 years later! So begins a new chapter in the life of an unsurpassed legendary player!

Characters

Shinya Kiritani (桐谷 進也, Kiritani Shin'ya) / Shin (シン)
Voiced by: Kensho Ono[2]

Main hero of the story, Shin was the most powerful player in the game "The New Gate" who played as a powerful "high human", who after defeating the 'player killers' and the final boss, finds himself in the real world of "The New Gate" 500 years later. He disguises the fact he is a high human by claiming he is a "chosen".

Schnee Raizar (シュニー・ライザー, Shunī Raizā)
Voiced by: Asami Seto[2]

One of Shin's followers in the game, Schnee is a "high elf" and the action proprietor of the Moon Shrine. She has long be awaiting the return of Shin as she is in love with him.

Tiera Lucent (ティエラ・ルーセント, Tiera Rūsento)
Voiced by: Kaede Hondo[2]

An elf who manages the Moon Shrine for Schnee, she was cursed causing her silver hair to turn black. Shin was able to remove the curse, restoring some of her hair to its normal color.

Yuzuha (ユズハ)
Voiced by: Miho Okasaki[3]

An elementail monster who is a nine-tail fox. She formed a tamer contract with Shin. She later is able to turn into a little girl.

Wilhelm Avis (ヴィルヘルム・エイビス, Viruherumu Eibisu)
Voiced by: Shunya Hiruma[4]

A powerful adventurer with a legendary mystical weapon called "Venom". Despite his appearance, he is a kind man and ally of Shin and protects Millie.

Millie (ミリー, Mirī)
Voiced by: Akiho Suzumoto[4]

A young Beastgirl being raise by the Church who is an oracle. She has been the target of dark forces and been protected by Shin and others.

Rashia Luzel (ラシア・ルゼル, Rashia Ruzeru)
Voiced by: Kaori Ishihara[4]
Rionne Strail Bayreuth (リオン・シュトライル・ベイルリヒト, Rion Shutorairu Beirurihito)
Voiced by: Lynn[5]
Kagerou (カゲロウ)
Voiced by: Yūki Hoshi[5]
Girard Estrella (ジラート・エストレア, Jirāto Esutorea)
Voiced by: Satoshi Mikami[6]
Wolfgang Estrella (ウォルフガング・エストレア, Uorufugangu Esutorea)
Voiced by: Tatsuhisa Suzuki[6]
Cuore Estrella (クオーレ・エストレア, Kuōre Esutorea)
Voiced by: Kana Hanazawa[6]

Media

Light novel

Written by Shinogi Kazanami, the series began publication on the novel posting website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in 2013.[7] It was later acquired by AlphaPolis, who began publishing the series in print with illustrations by Makai no Jūnin on December 27, 2013.[8] Volumes 10 and 11 were illustrated by KeG and volumes 12+ have been illustrated by Akira Banpai.[9][10] In August 2016, the series was removed from the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website and transferred to AlphaPolis' website.[7] As of June 2024, twenty-three volumes have been published.[11]

Volumes

No. Release date ISBN
1 December 27, 2013[8]978-4-43-418727-8
2 June 4, 2014[12]978-4-43-419312-5
3 November 1, 2014[13]978-4-43-419892-2
4 April 4, 2015[14]978-4-43-420428-9
5 September 5, 2015[15]978-4-43-421006-8
6 February 2, 2016[16]978-4-43-421578-0
7 July 9, 2016[17]978-4-43-422120-0
8 December 5, 2016[18]978-4-43-422698-4
9 April 5, 2017[19]978-4-43-423123-0
10 September 1, 2017[9]978-4-43-423683-9
11 February 3, 2018[20]978-4-43-424217-5
12 July 2, 2018[10]978-4-43-424812-2
13 December 3, 2018[21]978-4-43-425394-2
14 April 3, 2019[22]978-4-43-425801-5
15 October 1, 2019[23]978-4-43-426517-4
16 March 4, 2020[24]978-4-43-427160-1
17 September 4, 2020[25]978-4-43-427777-1
18 March 6, 2021[26]978-4-43-428551-6
19 September 5, 2021[27]978-4-43-429266-8
20 February 28, 2022[28]978-4-43-429990-2
21 September 30, 2022[29]978-4-43-430874-1
22 November 30, 2023[30]978-4-43-432940-1
23 June 19, 2024[11]978-4-43-434063-5

Manga

A manga adaptation, illustrated by Yoshiyuki Miwa, began serialization on AlphaPolis' website on November 11, 2014.[31] As of May 2024, the manga's individual chapters have been collected into fifteen tankōbon volumes.[32]

In March 2020, One Peace Books announced that they licensed the manga for English publication.[7] AlphaPolis is also publishing the manga in English via their Alpha Manga service.[33]

Volumes

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 August 31, 2015[34]978-4-43-420843-0April 16, 2020[35]978-1-64-273052-4
2 March 31, 2016[36]978-4-43-421654-1May 26, 2020[37]978-1-64-273062-3
3 November 30, 2016[38]978-4-43-422530-7October 14, 2020[39]978-1-64-273076-0
4 June 30, 2017[40]978-4-43-423288-6December 9, 2020[41]978-1-64-273077-7
5 February 28, 2018[42]978-4-43-424180-2May 25, 2021[43]978-1-64-273111-8
6 January 31, 2019[44]978-4-43-425436-9July 20, 2021[45]978-1-64-273112-5
7 May 31, 2019[46]978-4-43-425890-9December 15, 2021[47]978-1-64-273142-2
8 January 4, 2020[48]978-4-43-426872-4January 15, 2022[49]978-1-64-273143-9
9 July 31, 2020[50]978-4-43-427627-9April 5, 2022[51]978-1-64-273166-8
10 February 28, 2021[52]978-4-43-428560-8June 21, 2022[53]978-1-64-273167-5
11 October 31, 2021[54]978-4-43-429506-5January 10, 2023[55]978-1-64-273193-4
12 June 30, 2022[56]978-4-43-430459-0February 6, 2024[57]978-1-64-273339-6
13 February 28, 2023[58]978-4-43-431656-2January 28, 2025978-1-64-273390-7
14 March 31, 2024[59]978-4-43-433613-3——
15 May 22, 2024[32]978-4-43-433909-7——

Mobile game

A free-to-play mobile game based on the novel series, developed and published by AlphaPolis, launched on iOS and Android on October 4, 2016.[60] Its service ended on January 27, 2021.[61]

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on November 9, 2023. The series is animated by Cloud Hearts and Yokohama Animation Laboratory, and directed by Tamaki Nakatsu, with series composition by Hiroki Uchida, character designs by Itsuki Takemoto, and music composed by Yuya Mori, Tatsuhiko Saiki, Misaki Tsuchida, and Tsugumi Tanaka.[2] It aired from April 14 to June 30, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks.[4][5][a] The opening theme song is "Sekai wo Yanuite" (世界を射抜いて), performed by Sou,[62] while the ending theme song is "Kanataboshi" (カナタボシ), performed by Miho Okasaki.[3] Crunchyroll licensed the series.[63] Muse Communication licensed the series in Asia-Pacific.[64]

Episodes

No.Title [65][b]Directed by [c]Written by [c]Storyboarded by [c]Original air date [a]
1"The Third Truth"
Transliteration: "Dai-san no Shinjitsu" (Japanese: 第3の真実)		Ken KatōHiroki UchidaTamaki NakatsuApril 14, 2024 (2024-04-14)
2"A Little Partner"
Transliteration: "Chīsana Aibō" (Japanese: 小さな相棒)		Yuma ŌueHiroki UchidaHarume KosakaApril 21, 2024 (2024-04-21)
3"A Strange Request"
Transliteration: "Kimyōna Irai" (Japanese: 奇妙な依頼)		Kai KanemotoHiroki UchidaIsowaApril 28, 2024 (2024-04-28)
4"After the Long Night"
Transliteration: "Nagaki Yoru o Koete" (Japanese: 長き夜を越えて)		UnknownUnknownTBAMay 5, 2024 (2024-05-05)
5"A Momentary Break"
Transliteration: "Ichiji no Kyūsoku" (Japanese: 一時の休息)		UnknownUnknownTBAMay 12, 2024 (2024-05-12)
6"Escort Mission"
Transliteration: "Goei Ninmu" (Japanese: 護衛任務)		UnknownUnknownTBAMay 19, 2024 (2024-05-19)
7"Bayreun"
Transliteration: "Beirūn" (Japanese: ベイルーン)		UnknownUnknownTBAMay 26, 2024 (2024-05-26)
8"Trusted and Entrusted"
Transliteration: "Takusareru Mono, Takusu Mono" (Japanese: 託されるもの、託すもの)		UnknownUnknownTBAJune 2, 2024 (2024-06-02)
9"The Princess of Bayrelicht"
Transliteration: "Beirurihito no Ojo" (Japanese: ベイルリヒトの王女)		UnknownUnknownTBAJune 9, 2024 (2024-06-09)
10"Demon"
(Japanese: 瘴魔（デーモン）)		UnknownUnknownTBAJune 16, 2024 (2024-06-16)
11"The Closed Holy Land"
Transliteration: "Tozasareta Seichi" (Japanese: 閉ざされた聖地)		UnknownUnknownTBAJune 23, 2024 (2024-06-23)
12"Major Flood"
Transliteration: "Dai Hanran" (Japanese: 大氾濫)		UnknownUnknownTBAJune 30, 2024 (2024-06-30)

Reception

John Oppliger of AnimeNation felt it was similar to other works of the isekai genre, but that it was "far more personable and approachable" than other series in the genre. He also praised Miwa illustrations, though noted it uses a lot of screentone.[1] Demelza of Anime UK News described the worldbuilding as boring and the lead character and artwork as bland. She also felt that it lacked any new ideas compared to other isekai works.[67]

By February 2023, the novels and manga had a combined circulation of 2.34 million.[68]

Notes

  1. ^ a b Tokyo MX lists the series premiere at 25:30 on April 13, 2024, which is effectively 1:30 a.m. JST on April 14.
  2. ^ All English titles are taken from Crunchyroll.[66]
  3. ^ a b c Information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.

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