The New Gate (novel series)

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. As of November 2023, 22 volumes have been published.

A manga adaptation, illustrated by Yoshiyuki Miwa, began serialization on AlphaPolis' website in November 2014. As of March 2024, 14 volumes have been published. 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) / Shin (シン)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)


 * Rionne Strail Bayreuth (リオン・シュトライル・ベイルリヒト)


 * Kagerou (カゲロウ)


 * Girard Estrella (ジラート・エストレア)


 * Wolfgang Estrella (ウォルフガング・エストレア)


 * Cuore Estrella (クオーレ・エストレア)

Light novel
Written by Shinogi Kazanami, the series began publication on the novel posting website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in 2013. It was later acquired by AlphaPolis, who began publishing the series in print with illustrations by Makai no Jūnin on December 27, 2013. Volumes 10 and 11 were illustrated by KeG and volumes 12+ have been illustrated by Akira Banpai. In August 2016, the series was removed from the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website and transferred to AlphaPolis' website. As of November 2023, 22 volumes have been published.

Manga
A manga adaptation, illustrated by Yoshiyuki Miwa, began serialization on AlphaPolis' website on November 11, 2014. As of March 2024, the manga's individual chapters have been collected into 14 tankōbon volumes.

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

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. Its service ended on January 27, 2021.

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. It aired from April 14 to June 30, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks. The opening theme song is "Sekai wo Yanuite" (世界を射抜いて), performed by Sou, while the ending theme song is "Kanataboshi" (カナタボシ), performed by Miho Okasaki. Crunchyroll licensed the series. Muse Communication licensed the series in Asia-Pacific.

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. 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.

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