: While it covers more "meat" than the first half, reviewers on platforms like The Chuuni Corner and Anime News Network have noted pacing issues and a "happily ever after" ending that felt anticlimactic to some. Future: "Season 2" vs. "Season 2"

: Itami’s group confronts an ancient Fire Dragon, a pivotal sequence that provides significant character focus for Tuka Luna Marceau as she deals with her past trauma.

: A former queen turned slave/manipulator, she is frequently cited as one of the most compelling additions, working from the shadows to destroy the Empire from within.

The second half of Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri (often referred to as Season 2 or the 2nd Cour) shifts from the initial exploration of the "Special Region" toward deeper political intrigue, civil war, and darker character arcs.

Critics often note that while the core cast remains, certain characters undergo more dramatic shifts in this season:

Picking up where the first 12 episodes left off, this season focuses on the escalating tensions between modern Japan and the Imperial capital.

: Evolves from a "dunce" into a capable leader, eventually becoming the Crown Princess and a primary advocate for peace.