Ep 23. Paradrop

In GATE season 1 episode 23, titled "Paradrop", we see the continuation of the JSDF's mission to take on the dragon and rescue Itami and his team. In the previous episode, we saw the JSDF start their attack by using their advanced weapons to weaken the dragon, which was successful but not enough to bring it down.

The episode starts with the dragon flying towards Italica while the residents, including Rory and Lelei, watch on in fear. The JSDF is ready with their plan, and as soon as the dragon is close enough, a group of soldiers parachute from a plane and start firing at the dragon. It is a risky plan, as the soldiers are vulnerable while in the air, but they manage to land safely and continue firing at the dragon.

Meanwhile, Itami and his team are inside the dragon, trying to locate and disable its core. They face a lot of difficulties as the dragon's body is massive, and they have to navigate through its complex systems. Throughout their mission, they encounter various obstacles and dangers, but they manage to overcome them with their skills and ingenuity. Itami and the team finally reach the core, and they successfully destroy it, causing the dragon to crash.

Back on the ground, the JSDF soldiers manage to weaken the dragon even further, and it crashes to the ground, causing a massive explosion. The people of Italica and the JSDF soldiers breathe a collective sigh of relief as they realize the dragon has been defeated.

However, their relief is short-lived as they soon realize the aftermath of the attack. Many people have been injured, and the city is in shambles. The JSDF soldiers quickly get to work, rescuing the wounded and providing whatever aid they can. The residents of Italica are left to pick up the pieces of their destroyed city, but they are grateful for the JSDF's help and quick thinking.

In the latter half of the episode, we see a glimpse of life back in Japan and how the government is handling the situation in the other world. The prime minister is briefed on the situation, and they discuss how to move forward with diplomacy and creating a partnership with the other world. The episode ends with a cliffhanger, leaving the audience curious as to what will happen next.

Overall, "Paradrop" is an action-packed episode filled with drama and suspense. The show continues to explore the role of warfare and diplomacy in the other world and how humanity's technological advancements can give them an edge over their fantastical counterparts. The episode ends on a promising note, hinting at the possibility of a peaceful resolution between both worlds.