Gate: Thus the JSDF Fought There

Gate: Thus the JSDF Fought There (ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri) is an anime series that aired from July 3 to September 19, 2015. After a short hiatus, it reaired from January 9 to March 25, 2016. 
In the summer of 20XX A.D., a mysterious portal opened in the Ginza district of Toyko, Japan, bringing forth the military of the Empire across it. However, the army is medieval-aged equipped and despite the dragons and monsters brought along, the Japanese Self-Defense Force quickly put them down after their small carnage. Establishing order, the Japanese Government declared the portal to be part of Japanese soil and sends the JSDF to investigate the mysterious land behind the portal. Second Lt. Youji Itami of the JGSDF (Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force) is appointed the commander of Third Recon Team to scout out the mysterious land.
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=Pistols=
==Minebea P9==
The JGSDF is equipped with the Minebea P9, a Japanese licensed copy of the SIG-Sauer P220, as their sidearms. Kuribayashi notably uses one in the Battle of Italica. Yurata in Episode 16 is also seen with one as a concealed carry.
==Makarov PM==
Agent Heidegger of the CIA is seen with a Makarov PM as his sidearm. Kuribayashi later acquires one for self-protection.
=Revolvers=
==Nambu Model 60==
A Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) police officer fires his Nambu Model 60 at the Empire's forces during the Ginza Incident.
=Submachine Guns=
==Heckler & Koch MP5==
A MPD riot police officer is seen with a Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine gun while defending the Tokyo Imperial Palace.
==Heckler & Koch MP7==
Russian SVR Zaslon operators are seen with Heckler & Koch MP7 with suppressors. Kuribayashi acquires one for self-protection.
thumb|none|440px|Heckler & Koch MP7A1 with 30-round magazine, sound suppressor and red dot sight - 4.6x30mm
==Sa. Vz. 82 Skorpion==
Chinese MSS operators are seen with Sa. Vz. 82 Skorpions.
=Battle Rifles=
==Howa Type 64==
The JGSDF troops deploying to the Special Region are seen with Howa Type 64s. This is the most prevalent small arm in the series.
==Heckler & Koch HK417==
Japanese Special Forces Group operators are seen with Heckler & Koch HK417s. They have it with Magpul MOE retractable stocks, suppressors, and an Elcan scope with night vision.
=Assault Rifles=
==Howa Type 89==
During the Empire's attack on Tokyo, JGSDF soldiers are seen with Howa Type 89s. A Type 89 could be seen on an Kuribayashi's (chagrined) depiction of a JGSDF Ranger.
==Howa Type 89-F==
The folding-stock version of the Howa Type 89 is seen in use by JGSDF paratroopers.
==Heckler & Koch HK416==
Japanese Special Forces Group operators are seen with Heckler & Koch HK416s.
==Knight's Armament PDW==
American CIA SAD operators are seen with Knight's Armament PDWs equipped with suppressors and holographic sights.
==M4 Carbine==
The JGSDF Special Forces Group (SFGp) team in the Imperial Capital are equipped primarily with M4 Carbines.
=Machine Guns=
==Sumitomo Minimi==
The JGSDF uses the Sumitomo Minimi for infantry forces as their light machine gun.
==Sumitomo M2==
The JGSDF uses the domestically produced Sumitomo M2 on their vehicles.
==Sumitomo Type 74==
A Sumitomo Type 74 machine gun is used on Fuji-made UH-1 Hueys.
==Browning M1919A4==
A Browning M1919A4 is seen mounted on the hull of a Type 73 APC.
==M197 Vulcan==
The tri-barreled M197 Vulcan is seen in a chin mounting on JGSDF AH-1S Cobras.
==M61 Vulcan==
The JASDF F-4EJ Phantom jets have the M61 Vulcan as its machine gun armament.
==35mm KDA twin autocannons==
The JGSDF employs a Type 87 SPAAG with 35mm KDA autocannons during the defense of the Gate. The Type 87 35mm KDA autocannons are derivatives of the Oerlikon 35mm autocannons.
=Launchers=
==Minebea Gas Gun==
MPD riot police officers fire tear gas canisters into the Empire's forces with Minebea gas canister launchers.
==IHI Aerospace 110mm LAM==
The JGSDF uses a 110mm LAM (Light-weight Anti-tank Munition, licensed Panzerfaust 3) as their main infantry anti-tank launcher. It is most notably used in the series to combat an ancient dragon.
==RPG-7==
An explanation by Colonel Ryuuzaki on modern warfare has a guerrilla fighter fire an RPG-7.
==BGM-71 TOW==
The BGM-71 TOW is used by JGSDF AH-1S Cobra gunships.
=Others=
==Type 53 signal pistol==
Itami uses a Type 53 signal pistol during the Battle of Italica to mark his position.
==L16 Mortar==
Several 81 mm L16 Mortar were used during a demonstration to the Empire's senators.
==M26 Hand Grenade==
The JGSDF uses M26 hand grenades as their frag grenade.
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