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** It's shown that though the JSDF have a disproportionate advantage over Tabul's soldiers (and could soundly defeat them in open battle), they nonetheless operate as though their enemies are akin to insurgents and terrorists, especially when said foes can still ambush them.
* [[Darker and Edgier]]: Downplayed, but this is very much in effect by virtue of the source material.
* [[Does This Remind You of Anything?]]: Many of the actions committed by Tabul's "empire" and the man himself are reminiscent of various insurgent and terrorist groups (particularly in Africa and the Middle East), which is lampshaded in-universe given how the JSDF treat them as though they were. Meanwhile, the rationale given by the Japanese authorities for securing the "Special Region" is made to be more reminiscent of the wars in Iraq.
* [[Doing In the Wizard]]: It's mentioned that the titular Gate is the result of Tabul and his supporters finding a way to create a portal using a downed airship and [[Lost Technology]] into a world ripe for the taking.
* [[Deliberate Values Dissonance]]: The author makes a very clear point to contrast the brutal, seemingly inhumane norms of the "Tabul Empire" with 21st Century Japanese culture.
* [[The Empire]]: The "Tabul Empire," a brutal dictatorship forged by Tabul from the remains of Hellywood.
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* [[Knight in Sour Armor]]: Shuzo Mazutani is heavily implied to be this. He's more cynical, nonchalant and pragmatic than his younger self. But while part of the reason why he considers joining the JSDF forces in the Special Region as an interpreter is the hefty paycheck, he still strongly wants to do what's right and also wishes see if his friends back there are doing alright.
* [[Lost Technology]]: How the "Tabul Empire" and the "Special Region's" locals at large view the JSDF's arsenal. They even see Earth as being similar to the stories told to them of the "Old Civilization."
* [[Obligatory War Crime Scene]]: In addition to the brutal antics of Tabul's forces in Ginza, their treatment to captured civilians is also shown. For them however, forcing them into slavery and rape is considered perfectly acceptable.
* [[Meet the New Boss]]: Tabul has not only [[Took a Level In Jerkass|taken a level in Jerkass]] to a greater degree than he already had over the course of the anime, but as the supreme leader of his "empire," he's become little different from Hamdo.
* [[Mythology Gag]]:
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** Shu's experiences took place in 2000, which was when the last episodes of ''[[Now and Then Here and There]]'' aired in real life.
* [[Older and Wiser]]: Shu, who by this point is in his early 30s. The passing of time (as well as having a degree in Computer Science) has allowed him to better understand and speculate on the [[Crapsack World]] he endured through as a child to the point of entertaining the notion that said would would have a lot of oil just waiting to be exploited.
* [[Reality Ensues]]: Shu mentioning Sara in his recounting of his experiences causes the authorities to be a tad worried, given how it could prompt American involvement in Japan's claims over the "Special Region."
* [[Schizo-Tech]]: Tabul's forces have access to among others, hydrogen-powered hovercraft, mechs and dangerous WMDs with the power of a nuke...alongside ramshackle tanks and the sort of weapons one would expect from African warlords or Middle Eastern terrorists. To say nothing of how they have no knowledge of tear gas or aircraft outside of airships.
* [[Shell-Shocked Veteran]]: Subverted with Shu. He's done rather well enough for himself (at least up until the attack on Ginza), and doesn't have any flashbacks or nightmares. On the other hand, he remains haunted by the deaths he personally witnessed.
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