Gate, the acclaimed military fantasy manga, ended its publication with the 18th volume, released in November 2025. However, in a recent announcement, author and illustrator Satoru Sao confirmed that he is already working on two new sequels: Gate 2 and Gate Gaiden, scheduled to arrive in 2026. The series, serialized since 2011 on the website of the Japanese publisher AlphaPolis, won over fans in Brazil by blending modern military action with a medieval world full of dragons and elves, a premise that also gave rise to a popular anime.
The relevance of this news for the Brazilian audience is significant, due to the success of the animated adaptation, available on Crunchyroll. Thus, the announcement of the manga sequels brings relief and great anticipation for the national geek community. The main plot begins with the “Ginza Incident,†when a mysterious portal appears in Tokyo and releases fantastic creatures that cause chaos, forcing the Japan Self-Defense Forces to cross the portal and explore a dangerous alternate world.
Beyond the manga, the Gate universe is vast, originating from the light novels written by Takumi Yanai. Meanwhile, the anime adaptation premiered in 2015, with a second season in 2016, solidifying the franchise’s fame. Therefore, even with the end of the main publication, the series’ legacy remains strong. Thanks to this history, fans can await the new stories with optimism, knowing that the world of Gate still has many secrets to reveal.
The Legacy and Future of the Franchise
Beyond the concluded manga, the Gate franchise remains alive in other media. The prequel light novel, Gate 0, received a manga adaptation in March 2024, which is still ongoing. Thus, the work’s ecosystem continues to expand steadily. Scheduled for release this year, Gate 2 and Gate Gaiden promise to explore new conflicts and characters in this unique universe, which captivates precisely because of its unique fusion of concepts. Therefore, Brazilian fans have plenty of reasons to follow the news that 2026 holds for one of their favorite series.