“Teens with elemental powers seek mythical Divine Gate to uncover truth and overcome despair.”
Divine Gate
ディバインゲート
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Synopsis
Teens with elemental powers seek mythical Divine Gate to uncover truth and overcome despair.
The legend of the Divine Gate is a story told to young children that depicts the merging of the living world, the heavens, and the underworld. "Adapters"—people born with unique elemental abilities gifted to them from the union of these worlds—formed the World Council, an organization which controls the chaos of the Gate by portraying its legend as nothing more than a myth. These Adapters train in a special academy owned by the World Council that allows the students to hone their skills. Aoto, a teenage boy with exceptional water powers and a tragic past, rejects the offer to join the academy numerous times—until he is successfully pressured by the energetic wind user Midori and stubborn fire user Akane. Together, with the World Council and their mysterious leader Arthur, they seek out the Gate in the hopes of uncovering the truth. But in order to reach their goals, they must unite and overcome their own despair while dealing with behind the scene mischief.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 37 sampled reviews
What 37 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.30 · split reception
5.5 pts
Recommenders 8.0 · others 2.5
↓ 2.03
Running avg · Mar 2016 → Apr 2021
- 7 “I absolutely loved the captivating art style and felt deeply connected to the three main characters, whose unique storylines were impressively fleshed out within the 12-episode limit. While it...”
- 8 “This anime is a refreshing, fun experience that stands out for being feminist-friendly and completely free of the fan service and Otaku-pandering found in other shows. However, the experience is...”
- 9 “This amazing anime excels through its consistent, clear storytelling, brilliant integration of gods and medieval figures, and a perfect balance of happiness and despair. While the narrative is...”
Watch Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Divine Gate begins and ends here.
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A Tv Production · Winter 2016
Studio Pierrot.- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2016 – Mar 2016 Winter 2016
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-10716 catalog
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- Funimation Licensor