Oshi is proud to unveil the upcoming anime adaptation GATE 2: Tides of Conflict, inspired by the popular light novel GATE Season 2: Jieitai Kano Umi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri by Takumi Yanai.
This next chapter in the GATE saga promises an exhilarating blend of military fantasy and isekai adventure, diving into uncharted waters with intense naval warfare, high-stakes diplomacy, and an all-new voyage across the stormy seas of a parallel world.
The new anime series celebrates the 10th anniversary of GATE, the hit AlphaPolis novel and manga with over 7.3 million copies sold.
STAFF:
Director: Toru Takahashi
Series Composition / Script: Tatsuhiko Urahata (Returning from Season 1)
Character Design: Shigeru Fujita
Animation Production: Studio M2
Production Cooperation: GENCO
Oshi describes the Season 2 novels’ plot:
Following the reopening of the mysterious ‘GATE,’ the Japanese Self-Defense Forces continue diplomatic and exploratory missions in the Special Region, a realm parallel to our world. When an American journalist is kidnapped in this region’s troubled seas, an elite Japanese Maritime unit embarks on a high-stakes rescue mission. This new chapter of the acclaimed fantasy saga explores fresh adventures, diplomatic tensions, and thrilling action in a world beyond imagination.
Alongside today’s official announcement of the highly anticipated anime, GATE 2: Tides of Conflict, AnimeTV is excited to provide an inside look at Oshi’s groundbreaking fan-engagement model that will redefine how anime connects with its audience.
Oshi introduces a never-before-seen interactive anime experience, transforming how anime reaches and connects with its audience, from initial concept and production to distribution and beyond. While the main series announcement introduces fans to the upcoming anime adaptation, AnimeTV offers early insights into how Oshi’s platform empowers fans to go beyond passive viewership to active participation. Oshi’s interactive model promises an even deeper connection to its dedicated international fan base.
Fans engaging with Oshi will experience a deeper connection through:
● Exclusive behind-the-scenes content during anime production, including early character designs and concept art rarely seen by the public, storyboards, and detailed progress from initial sketches to finished animation frames.
● Curated Q&A sessions, special roundtable discussions, and insightful creator-focused content.
● Community events celebrating key production milestones.
● Recognition opportunities, such as having their names featured in anime credits.
● Unique rewards, including exclusive digital collectibles, rare production artifacts typically unavailable to the public, and the chance to participate in selecting artists for the anime’s opening and ending sequences, enhancing fans’ meaningful connection from early development to final release.
● Expanded global distribution and accessibility, ensuring fans worldwide can easily connect with and enjoy the anime.
Preliminary Character Concept Visuals for GATE 2: Tides of Conflict:
©Takumi Yanai・AlphaPolis / GATE2 Production Committee
Oshi is currently in its soft-launch phase, with continuous improvements underway ahead of its full campaign debut this August. AnimeTV readers are among the first to explore these exciting interactive experiences. Stay tuned for more exclusive updates on Oshi and the upcoming release of GATE 2: Tides of Conflict.
More production updates, cast reveals, and streaming info will be shared via official social media. Fans can follow the anime’s development and get behind-the-scenes content at gate2.co, hosted by the Oshi platform.
Sources: Press Release, X (Twitter): Oshi
©Takumi Yanai・AlphaPolis / GATE2 Production Committee
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