Steins;Gate
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Steins;Gate

"Changing the past only makes the future worse."

8.5
Yr 2011
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Mystery Comedy
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Series Brief

Overview

A group of friends have customized their microwave so that it can send text messages to the past. As they perform different experiments, an organization named SERN who has been doing their own research on time travel tracks them down and now the characters have to find a way to avoid being captured by them.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 92 /100

Steins;Gate is widely regarded by critics as a standout achievement in the science fiction genre, with many reviewers praising its complex narrative and dedication to character development. While some critics note that the series features a slow, methodical start that requires patience, consensus holds that it evolves into a gripping, well-written thriller that effectively navigates various genres including drama, romance, and mystery.

Despite the frequent pitfalls associated with adapting visual novels, the series is credited for its successful production and strong execution. Viewers and critics alike highlight the show's intricate use of foreshadowing, scientific theory, and emotional stakes, ultimately establishing it as a highly binge-worthy and acclaimed title in the anime landscape.

“Steins;Gate is easily one of the best written genre shows in ages.”

“Steins;Gate is one of the greatest anime I have watched in the last while.”

“The pacing in this series can be slow, but it does continually pick up with some nice time travel.”

“Steins;Gate is perfect.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll
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Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
US • CA
Why fans love it

The appeal of Steins;Gate lies in the slow pivot from a localized comedy about eccentric friends in Akihabara to a tense psychological struggle. What starts as an experimental hobby involving modified household appliances evolves into a complicated exploration of the butterfly effect. The narrative balances the mundane habits of its cast with the high stakes of evading a secret organization known as SERN.

Mamoru Miyano anchors the series as the self-styled mad scientist at the center of the unfolding disaster. The script manages to weave time loop mechanics and technological angst with moments of genuine romance and comedy. Rather than relying on traditional action, the tension remains rooted in the consequences of altering the past and the isolation that comes with retaining memories that no one else holds.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 39
Regulars 4
Longest run 12 eps
Mamoru Miyano
Mamoru Miyano
as Rintaro Okabe (voice)
Asami Imai
Asami Imai
as Kurisu Makise (voice)
Kana Hanazawa
Kana Hanazawa
as Mayuri Shiina (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
Tomokazu Seki
as Itaru Hashida (voice)
Yukari Tamura
Yukari Tamura
as Suzuha Amane (voice)
Haruko Momoi
Haruko Momoi
as Faris Nyan-Nyan (voice)
Yu Kobayashi
Yu Kobayashi
as Luka Urushibara (voice)
Saori Goto
Saori Goto
as Moeka Kiryuu (voice)
12 episodes
Show 31 more
Masaki Terasoma as Yuugo Tennouji (voice) 11 episodes Naoko Sakakibara as Newscaster (voice) 3 episodes Mitsuru Ogata as Dr. Nakabachi (voice) 3 episodes Hiroshi Tsuchida as John Titor (voice) 4 episodes Ikumi Hayama as Maid (voice) 1 episode Hiroko Ushida as Clerk (voice) 6 episodes Mitsuaki Hoshino as Eisuke Urushibara (voice) 1 episode Daiki Soeda as Man (voice) 1 episode Takayuki Saito as Rounder (voice) 5 episodes Ayano Yamamoto as Nae Tennouji (voice) 7 episodes Takuya Sato as Guest B (voice) 3 episodes Taira Kikumoto as Yukitaka Akiha (voice) 2 episodes Shinya Fukumatsu as Butler (voice) 1 episode Iori Nomizu as Maid (voice) 1 episode Kouji Takeda as Viral Attacker (voice) 2 episodes Katsunori Kobayashi as Announcer (voice) 4 episodes Masaaki Itatori as Rounder (voice) 2 episodes Toa Yukinari as Mother (voice) 2 episodes Mai Hirano as Boy (voice) 2 episodes Manabu Sakamaki as Street Vendor (voice) 2 episodes Naoki Koshida as Police Officer (voice) 1 episode Yukiko Mizuno as Hall Announcer (voice) 1 episode Minoru Shiraishi as 4℃ (voice) 1 episode Kubota Kensuke as Viral Attacker (voice) 1 episode Takahito Soda as Rounder (voice) 3 episodes Yuki Ono as Viral Attacker (voice) 1 episode Mariko Honda as Maid (voice) 2 episodes Yukiko Aiba as Maid (voice) 1 episode Shohei Yamaguchi as Police Officer (voice) 1 episode Yohei Ohbayashi as Office Worker (voice) 1 episode Izumi Sawada as Tenant (voice) 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

Producer
Shinsaku Tanaka Yoshito Danno
Storyboard Artist
Tsuneo Kobayashi Tomoki Kobayashi Shigetaka Ikeda Takuya Sato Kenichiro Murakawa
Public Relations
Kenji Tobori
Prop Designer
Shigeyuki Koresawa Kazuhisa Nakamura
Editor
Masahiro Goto
Director
Hisato Shimoda Tomoki Kobayashi Shigetaka Ikeda Kanji Wakabayashi Koji Kobayashi
Sound Director
Fusanobu Fujiyama
Key Animation
Ryousuke Kimiya Tarō Ikegami Kazuhisa Nakamura Ayano Owada
Production Assistant
Kousuke Miki
Art Designer
Kazushige Kanehira
Theme Song Performance
Kanako Itou
Background Designer
Hiro Nagasuna
Series Director
Takuya Sato
Original Music Composer
Jun Murakami
Character Designer
huke
Art Direction
Koji Eto
Color Designer
Miyuki Sato
Signal Match

Similarity

Where Steins;Gate overlaps with other shows, and exactly what they have in common.

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

technology secret organization time travel time machine romance mad scientist conspiracy tragedy time loop tokyo, japan angst seinen anime based on visual novel butterfly effect akihabara psychological urban fantasy
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 06, 2011
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
986