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So I watched the whole Gate JSDF anime in the last two days. It's one of the very few shows that managed to hook me this much, despite its glaring nationalism issues.

I'd say that a good chunk of the earth characters were surprisingly interesting (but the ones I like don't get much screentime), including the MC (he's still one of the least interesting characters though).
The fantasy world characters in the main cast (the mage, in particular) are also great, as they contribute greatly to the cultural exchange between the two worlds.

I've seen people complain that the JSDF were written to be overly heroic, but I can clearly see the negative impact on the fantasy world from their deeds.
And considering the technology and education gap, it's only logical that the JSDF would win against most of the fantasy world in terms of combat. They do have difficulties dealing with political situations, of course.

The series also has a pretty good sense of humor. Kinda reminds me of a military student boot camp I went to during high school.