GATE 2 Confirms Ending Theme "Your Memory"
The sequel to the anime GATE, titled GATE 2: Tides of Conflict, has revealed its ending theme, selected through a fan submission contest.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Animation
The official ending theme for GATE 2: Tides of Conflict, titled "Your Memory," has been confirmed, marking the second season of the anime that first ended in 2016. The theme was composed by OFANOBU and performed by Sora No Umi.
Why it matters
The announcement celebrates the 10th anniversary of the original TV anime's debut and continues the story of the series' light novel source material. Fan involvement in selecting the theme gives the sequel a community-driven element.
The sequel marks a decade since the original anime's 2016 conclusion, with the ending theme selected through a fan submission contest. No production budget, viewership, or commercial performance data has been disclosed.
The players
Studio M2
Studio M2 is the animation studio producing GATE 2: Tides of Conflict.
Toru Takahashi
Toru Takahashi is the director of GATE 2: Tides of Conflict.
OFANOBU
OFANOBU is the composer of the ending theme "Your Memory" for GATE 2: Tides of Conflict.
The details
GATE 2: Tides of Conflict will be directed by Toru Takahashi and animated by Studio M2, with scripts overseen by Tatsuhiko Urahata and character designs by Shigeru Fujita. The new season follows a fresh group of characters in the maritime forces and is produced by Kasagi Labo, Oshi, and GENCO.
Timeline
2016: The first season of GATE concluded.
2027: GATE 2: Tides of Conflict is scheduled for release.
Franchise Continuity
GATE 2: Tides of Conflict extends the original GATE anime, which adapts Takumi Yanai and Daisuke Izuka's light novels, a decade after the first season concluded in 2016. The sequel continues that adaptation with illustrations by Kurojishi, keeping the franchise active in the anime market.
No release date, streaming platform, or international distribution details have been announced for GATE 2: Tides of Conflict. Viewers should watch for official announcements from the production team regarding where and when the new season will be available.
The takeaway
The announcement of a fan-selected ending theme shows how the GATE franchise is engaging its audience ahead of the 2027 sequel. Fans can follow official production updates for release details as they become available.
What happens next
GATE 2: Tides of Conflict is scheduled for release in 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Comicbook.
