Steins;Gate: The Anime About Time, Chaos and Consequences

[@Bonsaipop]

Hi everyone, we finally did it. Cross this one off the list 👍Obviously we have a long way to go still, covering everything we want to and things we come across along the way, but it's always nice to bust out a heavy hitter. I hope you enjoy! Shoutout to RTO for working on this one with us, checkout their channel if you're so inclined! (woman at the end of the video is my fiancé btw, seems there's been some confusion) -Mike

[@iamlordapollo]

Bro, I'm also from western mass and I'm in the scene. I know for a fact I've met you before and I'm almost positive I know your ex too.

[@marocat4749]

Did youcover in some form shimoneta already? its even fun censoring, an maybe currently relevant for reasons.

[@moejuggler6033]

Been rewatching this one the last few weeks - midway thru Zero so damn good timing with the video! This was my first traditional Visual Novel and god damn. After having played many, many more since I can say I pretty much started with the Citizen Kane of VNs - still think about it a decade later. Thanks for the show!

[@marocat4749]

If you want a really good time travel series, possibly better than steins gate, the 12 monkey series is really good. And season one is relative grounded, but season 2 onward gets really intereting with a time travel war and more comple even and pilosophical, fun, zany, and great characters. And more surprisingly, its tighly written that consistent explains literally everything. It also goes into what makes time travel complicated and wolnt spoil more, actually tight logical yet zany fun and sad.

[@SerifSansSerif]

I am **TRIGGERED**!!!!!!! How dare you not cover the microwaved banana enough?!?!?!!?!? Also, "I am a mad scientist.... Sonofabitch..."

[@deancamba2820]

Good job. however,, Steins Gate Zero is NOT an alternate ending. The events of Zero truly happened after Okabe originally gave up on saving Kurisu in the events of Steins Gate episode 23 (see episode 23.5). He eventually recovered and decided to continue saving the world, and finally after years of work he also came up with the solution to save both mayuri and kurisu, thus the phone call from the future okabe in the last episode of Steins Gate, episode 24!

[@marocat4749]

Cming to terms with it, which h did eventually and find new hope is in line too. He came up with that after the hard work to pull himself together, so he did work throgh it and its part what gets him there. I would argue past okabe by willing to go ther did earn help, from hemself to do the seeming impossible.

[@deadlychuck3145]

To this day I still can't understand how the hell they wrote such a damn good element in an unplanned sequel to a near-perfectly closed timeloop. The writers truly do deserve props for this raw amount of talent, not to mention they went on to make even more borderline masterpieces like Muramasa and Chaos;Child.

[@Ramsey276one]

Time travel stories ate always going to be complicated Writing one that doesn’t fall apart is an achievement Pulling it off with a PREQUEL?! Wow

[@kashouttavio3169]

Episode 23b is a different time line that gives spark Steins gate 0. Steins gate episode 23 leads to episode 24 and then the OVA. I haven't watched this anime is years and even I remember that. You needa watch it again my guy

[@deancamba2820]

@@kashouttavio3169 who said episode 24 and steins gate zero are in the same timeline?

[@LeoArmada]

No matter how bad a day is, with a Bonsai Pop video, Any day can get better, Thank You.

[@ThatsAggravating]

Yep

[@evanthayne9124]

I like the topic but getting over all his jabs at trump like I get you don’t like the guy but after a while you sit there think fucking get over it

[@smellymala3103]

Love to you bro

[@JimmyNails27]

Truth

[@davefred]

Unfortunately this guy's awful

[@perrydunetz882]

Okabe and Kurisu still end up together in the steins gate world line, it’s also much more in line with the themes of the show, the show isn’t meant to support fatalism, steins gate 0’s ending loops back to the steins gate world line anyway, it’s about defying your fate even when it feels like it’s impossible, and dealing with personal trauma and the consequences of ones actions

[@HirschyKiss]

You do know that the OVA isn't canon right? There is no definitive S;GWorldline answer to that question.

[@perrydunetz882]

@@HirschyKiss robotic notes is and it heavily implies they’re together and we know that the cancelled sequel from last year had them dating as well,

[@streetgamer3452]

@@perrydunetz882 wait so we're not getting the new game? dang

[@perrydunetz882]

@@streetgamer3452 we are actually, but it’s not the spin-off novel that was originally planned featuring an older Okabe doing detective work

[@streetgamer3452]

@@perrydunetz882 huh ok. I wonder what we’ll get instead then

[@JakeRileyDavies]

Steins;Gate was one of the most important shows to me as I became an adult, became hugely invested in the series and the world and I went through a similar story to you in which the story helped enormously Thank you for doing the show justice and I'm happy for you to be in a better situation and out of your past torment :)

[@JakeRileyDavies]

@Annedolf Frankler your profile picture is Ann Frank Hitler that's a lot worse than a Pokemon image I set over a decade ago

[@JakeRileyDavies]

@Annedolf Frankler cool story bro

[@theequitableprose]

John titor was an actual forum phenomenon. Steins gate has layers.

[@sonrosestudio]

That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing such a personal story and making a very touching video.

[@dasdan2145]

This was the comment I needed to know I didn't need to watch it. I miss the old videos when it was just analysing the show and not a venting space.

[@KingZNIN]

@@dasdan2145 k

[@janreiafrica]

The video is very good but here's two corrections: No matter what you do in the Alpha Worldline, SERN and the Committee will always be the rulers of the world. The WWIII you are talking about is in the Beta worldline. And S;G 0, while considered an alternate ending, it still happened and is the culmination of all past 0kabes that finally did the Operation to reach Steins Gate. Steins;Gate is an amazing show and the way things are explained makes sense. And the fact that him ultimately saving everyone from WWIII is just a small scale in the whole Science Adventure is just so good.

[@Ifrit86]

My head canon is that 0 did happen and the ending of 0 just reverts back to the main series to finish the story. Basically, 23b happened and 0 ends into original 23, etc

[@patu8010]

@@Ifrit86 I don't think that's a head canon. It's just canon.

[@Ifrit86]

@@patu8010it's been a while since i watched both, but i thought 0 ended in a way where it didn't quite line up?

[@patu8010]

@@Ifrit86 It's been a while for me too and I might've just taken reddit theories as facts, but that's how I thought it was intended to be.

[@godlikefish1193]

Alpha - sern dystopia Beta - WWIII, countries race to build the first time machine Steins;gate - no time machine is ever built. (And WWIII never happens)

[@Snoopik22]

As a physicist who worked at CERN for several years I found it so funny seeing CERN portrayed as this evil corporation 😅 Either way a very enjoyable show😊

[@josephhakim2344]

That’s exactly what organization wants us to think it isn’t

[@user-ei7lz8lg2m]

ORGANIZATION AGENT SPOTTED!

[@Aibots777]

Stop perform satanic ritual while worshipping the god of destruction

[@bubbles710]

One of the best animes of all time with one of the best stories and soundtracks of all time

[@Hazzarai]

One of my fav anime’s (I only think I hold FMAB higher in my eyes) & a great breakdown of the core themes of the show. Loved the vid and hope you do more ‘popular’ shows! Also appreciate you sharing some personal stuff to better reiterate your points later in the vid, it deffo hit home and i’m glad your in a much better place now:)

[@therougechipmunk8058]

Funny. I'm half Asian and half black my mother came to the US as a refugees during the Vietnam War and eventually meet my dad here the US. So I always think back how if the Vietnam War never happened I wouldn't even exist.

[@AnimeInRetrospect]

I think my favorite thing about this channel is how, regardless of what you’re talking about, you always bring a unique discussion topic to the table. Anytime I put on a Bonsai Pop video, I know I’m going to get a fresh viewpoint. Steins;Gate is my favorite anime, but I haven’t ever seen discussion about consequences as one of its themes. I guess it is a little understated compared with some of its other themes, but that’s exactly why I think focusing on something new is great. Thanks for the video.

[@watchforever1724]

Stein’s gate is one of my favorites shows I ever watched so thanks for making this video bonsai pop

[@skycladobserver9246]

This is an excellent review of the central core of the Steins;Gate story. Well done. There's one thing I wanted to ask. You say that the ending of Steins;Gate and Steins;Gate 0 are different. They are but again they are not. SG0's ending enables Steins;Gate's ending for us. The true difference is experienced by the respective Okabes; Steins;Gate Okabe saves Kurisu, whereas Alpha World Okabe has still lost her and knows he will never see her again. Again, thank you for the excellent video of my favorite anime.

[@ericschuller908]

Having been gaslit into bordering on insane by a horrific sociopath - but having gotten out of my abusive relationship before it could get quite as bad as what you experienced - I feel for you, man.

[@TheCreepypro]

as usual you nailed what makes this show great, it isn't really how it deals with time travel but how it uses it to reveal the human condition and how flawed we are to the point where even when we try to do good we still mess up cause we can't see far enough ahead or how our mistakes that we can't fix are truly what makes us better this is what makes the show ultimately timeless and a great watch for anyone who likes to think on things like this props to you guys for an awesome video and I can't wait for the regular stream of content from you guys it is going to be great

[@songokuthesupersaiyan5307]

Damn, that was some heavy stuff man, but you made a beautiful point about our existence, regrets and our effort to try to live the best lives we can. Great video, the effort and passion you put into this is clear.

[@monkey238]

Daddy Pop makes us wait 3 years. Worth it.👌

[@madengineerkyouma]

Love the fact people are still talking about this anime over a decade after its release, and without it needing to be hundreds of episodes long. A legendary anime. Also, you got some details wrong, but the point still gets across, so it's ok.

[@Sebass2021]

Just getting my day started and you guys drop a Steins;Gate video??? DAY. MADE. THANK YOU!

[@watchforever1724]

8:11 loved when you showed the first episode of disastrous life of Saiki K cause that show is my favorite too

[@Gangerworld]

Wish I could afford to give more to your Patreon. You guys deserve it. Best video essayists on KZbin in my opinion.

[@william9170]

You should watch Aleczandxr

[@fikriharswa1429]

Your speech in the end really hit me, thanks for video

[@MoontouchedOwlBeast]

This was supposed to be an analysis video but damn when you talked about your relationship it hit hard much love to you man

[@TheFrenchPlayer]

The most amazing Steins;Gate analysis I've seen so far! Thank you for this amazing video

[@Polymathically]

Thank you for covering my favorite anime, and articulating why it's so damned good.

[@hibookii]

Jesus this video was so damn good. Thanks homie.

[@buddasogudda]

Bro this hit home. I went through a shockingly similar situation with my old partner. Its hard to explain, but I think this video helped me with something, like I'm not alone in that experience anymore I guess. Either way thank you!

[@AudreyH48]

This was the anime that took it to another level for so many people. Brought it out of being something that you just watched weekly to something that blew your mind weekly. I've watched SG and SG0 through I think 4 times because over the years I'll forget some details and it'll surprise me all over again. I also super highly recommend playing that games! That opens up an entire can of worms all over again and I often forget if it was the game or the show where something happened. Yeah one of my all time favorites for sure.

[@PaddyMcMe]

Yeah that's how I felt about Eva when it first aired in my country. For the truly great and unique shows having to wait a week between episodes makes the experience so much more impactful. Instead of bingeing it in a day or two allowing the story to slowly unravel over 3-6 months, and spending those weekly interims thinking and theorising makes a world of difference.

[@jer103]

If you want to watch an extremely fasinating anime, watch: Karas It's a 6 part anime that was really short. The opening chase sequence is something I've never seen done in another anime. The plot is the main thing that sets it apart. It deals with a protector of a city that lives in another dimension, while fighting to protect a certain city. The characters are really cool, too. It's one of my favorite animes of all time.

[@jacsonevans1455]

I never heard of karas and went to check out the intro and mannn that shit was awesome, no talking no explanation just transformers throwing down😂

[@lac22lac40]

many thanks for the sauce

[@realkingofantarctica]

Steins;Gate is the most bingable anime besides Baccano, which is impressive on Steins;Gate's part because not only is it double in length, but it doesn't split constantly between character perspectives which was the main reason for Baccano's bingability. In what feels like three hours you've already watched 18 episodes. Usually this kind of pacing is not the selling point of a show for me, but I think it really benefits Steins;Gate as a beginner-friendly anime that has a lot more under its surface than others.

[@jer103]

Baccano has so many well written characters. They are all hard to forget.

[@FS-me8mj]

Steins Gate is not beginner-friendly; it's a seinen anime. Young people don't understand things like the Dunning Kruger effect until they experience it for themselves. They will easily get bored. Shounen animes are beginner-friendly; shows like MHA and attack on titan.

[@QWERTY-gp8fd]

@@FS-me8mj its my first anime. its beginner friendly

[@JimmyNails27]

This hit me like an incredibly relevant sack of bricks. Thank you guys for giving me a realization. Sometimes the universe speaks to you through anime reviews and that's kinda cool.

[@Wyllie38]

This has been on my list for a long while … now it’s been given the BPOP business it’ll climb higher up that list. Another great effort my dudes.

[@dakotawiseman100]

I love Steins;Gate probably my favorite anime of all time. I also love the background music coming from Final Fantasy X and X2. Such a great choice.

[@lexicon1742]

I'm glad you're with us today man. To a better today.

[@ghostsaibu8849]

Bonsaipop killing it once again!! Steins gate is such a good anime and you guys absolutely did it justice. This video is making me want to do a rewatch

[@Rem1Gnova]

I always appreciate your insight and brutal honesty that you bring to these videos. Keep up the great work

[@absolutelydiabolical]

6:49 watching this sequence of events while watching the video actually gave me chills

[@R0manguy]

I enjoyed this anime a lot, but never loved it as much as my friends. but your comments about the horrible things in your life that shaped you into the person you are now, giving you the people in your life now. gave me new perspective about the anime. I have my own awful manipulative ex just like you said many do, but with the people in my life now I wouldn't change it. the idea was already a thought I felt outside of the anime but connecting it... great shit. I hope I can help support yall in the future. been watching for years. o7

[@kaisar3306]

This is one anime that broke me but at the same time, it entertained me a lot. It is unlike any other anime made in the period where it was released and even in general. It is a timeless classic that I believe people should watch, even in current year. The fact that I still remember why I loved this anime speaks volumes on how memorable this series is. Hell, look at my profile picture, that is how much I still love it nowadays. This anime is, for a lack of a better word, the embodiment of catharsis for me. Love it to bits.

[@Nate_the_Nobody]

18:00 You missed a really easy "SNAP BACK TO REALITY"

[@StyleshStorm]

"Don't live in the past." That's true beyond whatever memes is goin' on. It's a very slow poison.

[@Ramsey276one]

Fully agree

[@StyleshStorm]

@@Ramsey276one glad you agree but real talk. It’s incredibly difficult not to live in the past especially when it was so much better.

[@Ramsey276one]

@@StyleshStorm Remembering is good, but you have to stay in the present and KEEP MOVING FORWARD

[@eduabreu1454]

Scenario A is only allowed because of scenario B, the sad part about Steins Gate is cause one Okabe had to lose his love and live in a 3ww place to give the Okabe from Steins Gate original a Steins Gate line, if Steins Gate 0 Okabe hadn't fail first, Okabe from Steins Gate would not achieve Steins Gate universe

[@scipiom4578]

Great video, Great Editing as well. More Steins;gate content is always great to watch.

[@timo_yeetler3476]

This video was great, now I know I'm in the right world line

[@Ramsey276one]

22:00 that’s what gave this question: Is there a bloodline of good people? Or a bloodline of bad people? How many life-saving heroes are descendants of murderers or rapists? Is there an unsung hero wondering why did their child become a True Crime monster? “What did I do wrong? COULD I HAVE PREVENTED THIS?”

[@jdolce7898]

Thanks for this video and for sharing. I saw this anime at a pretty formative part of my life, and seeing this video reminded me of just how much I think it influenced the way I think. Great anime!

[@jeffmerrin3099]

loved your commentary, I wanted to comment I love the OP "Hacking to the Gate" also and I know that isn't a discussion here but , the actual English translation the OP is so well written , the is one part that says right before it goes into the chorus, "While the two hands point out what is 'finate', all of which leads to a cruel contract and choice to make." That line always summed up a lot of things to me.

[@4shotpastas]

Man, this channel has only gotten better since it started.

[@bad_monk7104]

Was wanting on this one. Can't wait to sit back, relax, and enjoy the vid.

[@jotarokujo312]

I really like this channel, it's funny and reviews something from every episode

[@jesseokoduwan2280]

I came here just for entertainment, I left with al sorts of life lessons and a new outlook on life😭 The second half really felt like one of those inspiring monologues at the end of movies, keep it up man!

[@TheKryptomane]

Thank you for your great work - Tylor and Mike - for your personal feelings and experience you share. I feel with you and I understand (same but different), that's why this channel is so precious. Greetings from Germany, I love to share your deep thoughts and Anime analysis each time. Keep going, for a better world :3

[@avataraarow]

Insightful as always dude. Thanks for this, I needed this one I think

[@thesighingdutchman1827]

19:50 “…To having a robot from the future come and play incel at the mall” this fkn sent me.

[@AdonisButlerOfficial]

I’m on another Bonsai Pop binge today, keep up the good work guys ! ☀️

[@danteex9677]

Great video man Steins gate to me is masterpiece Rewatching it i always notice Something new. Keep up the good work!!

[@ashermaese4481]

I cannot tell you how closely I relate to your past trauma ex. My ex overdosed about a year ago and there are so many things that I wish I had done differently or even if I could go back in time with the knowledge that I have now. But you're right that experience gave me growth. Thank you for being genuine and real with us, cuz sometimes it strikes a cord in someone.

[@brontesaurusrex7235]

I've tried and failed two or three times to watch this show, and you still make me want to try again now.

[@Turbo_Waitress]

Fantastic video and perspective as always! Thanks Bonsai Pop.

[@RadixVerum]

I love you, I needed this ❤

[@darrenpoole7542]

Really random comment, but, I hope to see you cover Megalobox one day, I feel like with as high quality as your videos are, it'd be amazing to watch. Keep up the fine ass work🙏

[@pancho4019]

Its amazing that even know Steins:gate is still being talked about

[@BasementOwner]

Steins;Gate is the best series i’ve ever watched, it made me cried my heart out from both sadness and happiness 😭😭

[@luckyowl10]

this is a great video about this beautiful anime story about a mad scientist battling with time himself

[@GodswillUgwaJr]

Another hit out of the park. Touching message and a great reminder of this classic

[@ANormalGamingChannel93]

"You are always the butterfly"... see, this is why I always watch your stuff!!

[@Lcirex]

#proudpatreon a new Bonsai vid. Time to put my science armor (lab coat.)

[@MorroWolf]

I'm convinced, gotta find somewhere to stream it

[@slimcognito7525]

Awesome video I always love watching other people gush about this show and I’m about to watch it for the 6th time

[@losingobernables7702]

22:56 HITS DIFFERENT

[@Dudeitsbrian]

Amazing video. Great perspective on the faults of changing the past.

[@aadi.p4159]

Absolutely amazing video. I love steins gate and the way u described it is great food for thought. This story has best dealt with time and the butterfly effect (barring haruhi ofc lol)

[@silentnight3192]

Reject modernity, return to tradition

[@KingZNIN]

That too is a lie.

[@ak-t7d6f]

Steins;Gate is one of my favorite anime of all time. So imagine my surprise to find a notification for this video when I was expecting something else!

[@brian728]

So I don't wanna be "that guy"...but the steins;gate anime is great, but the visual novel is a masterpiece. The science adventure series as a whole is my favorite media. Love the channel 😍

[@kinghashbrown7998]

i love the alternate endings in the VN, the suzuha ending was my personal fav cause it showed a side of okabe which could never be explored in the anime

[@streetgamer3452]

Agreed. The VN has been my favorite story for the past 7 years and I've yet to have something that got to the same point.

[@SecretIdentityStudio]

I love this series, but I have to agree -- it's very scary to cover popular stuff!

[@thrillington2008]

I dealt with my fair share of "what ifs" like if I didn't get scammed out of a huge sum of cash from someone on a third rate dating app, I would never owe in back rent and still be working at the local Marriott hotel (got fired from there in 2017 and spent nearly a year out of work but I'm at peace with my current employer), never dabbled in dating female inmates, owed in back rent and the debt grew because every payment I sent to property management went to paying the back rent and if I never have an ex break up with me in 2013, I wouldn't be in a loving relationship now.

[@chameleonhrt]

Steins;Gate is my favorite Anime of all time. I'm a huge fan of alternate time-lines stories and this is a great example of it. It did a great job of making you care for the characters in the first half before hitting you in the face with the tragedy of the second half. It has one of the better portrayals of the transgender struggle of the last decade. It's also the only Anime where I literally cheered when the main couple got together. I think you guys did a great job with the video and explaining both the appeal and impact of the story. Thank you for reminding me why I love this Anime.

[@happyscientist7939]

Hououin is not Okabe. He isn’t arrogant, he just puts on an arrogant persona to make Mayuri happy.

[@ultraninja5783]

6:57 HOLY FUCK I NEVER REALISED, I WATCH STEINS GATE YEARS AGO, IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW

[@heartycoffee4754]

i just finished steins gate and u release this? hell yea

[@AdaraFukuchi]

great vid! loved it!

[@romeda5156]

This man has been through the ringer, good on you for pulling through. Not everyone does.

[@josephsouza9599]

I just finished this anime yesterday, I know I'm super late but this show was amazing and even expanded my horizons on what kind if anime I'll watch, my favorites have always been dark fantasy and violent battle Shonen but now I'm trying to find more mystery mind benders like this one, this shit hit different

[@justinkardan7319]

The earthbound music at the end got me in tears

[@fhjunior6183]

Thanks for the vid

[@adolfodef]

16:15 Explanation: . C.E.R.N. (the real life one) was fundamental in the creation of the Internet (the famous HTML & TCP/IP Protocols). It also researched (R.) the theoretical basis for the cellphone comunication system. . S.E.R.N. (the one from Steins Gate) did the same, but also put a "backdoor" that was eventually used in every [national, public, regulated] system of comunications using S.M.S. or anything similar. This creates a secret "shadow copy" of ALL messages ever sent. . There is a "New World Order Conspiracy" ( The Comitee of the 300 ) that tries to _dominate the world_ ( "The Organization" of Okabe´s "delirum" ); they are regulary checking for any "mismatch" DATA or anomalies [including the metadata trace an SMS sent "backwards" in time would leave in their antennas/subsystems], because they EXPECTED to "hear themselves" sending some data from the future. -> This is a very slow automated system (rarely being supervised by actual humans). The time that has to pass from the moment a "Delorean-Mail" arrived at the past ( & when someone working on this "secret SMS spying" noticed a mismatch) changes depending how many other DMails have being sent [then "goons" are to be sent to retrieve the objects at the lab and capture/kill the people in it]. -> Even just the original "Makise Kurisu is dead" half_broken DMail is enough to cause the death of Mayuri [but ONLY if it is eventually DETECTED by REAL PEOPLE]. Instead of preventing the creation/arrival of the DMail, Daru found a way to "edit" the secret database (before it is seen by a human), so the contents & metadata of the "anomalous" SMS are masked/deleted.

[@watchforever1724]

This was an interesting video bonsai pop this was one of the early anime I ever watched it in 2014

[@Raycifer]

I remember that I first watched Steins gate a year ago and cried during the ending

[@asherzerbib3461]

I noticed Glass Fleet was part of the clips near the beginning. Are you going to cover that? Please say yes! It’s very close to my heart!

[@RhythmLP]

I LOVE you guys's analysis on shows, especially modern classics with complicated themes. If possible I'd love to hear your analysis on Attack On Titan since the anime is close to wrapping up or next year when the anime actually does wrap up!

[@BlackSheepDeity]

I actually liked your “Weathering With You” analysis its what made me subscribe btw…. Don’t listen to everyone, just to make clear you don’t, but don’t bother listening to everyone.

[@caiden7873]

This first text message in the first episode rlly sets the vibe of doing the right thing but not knowing what comes in the future, which further on especially during the mayurii fate arc he started thinking about the consequences. Jus like the title says, consequences. The character development is perfect

[@sleepy_waters2934]

Amazing video thank you for this

[@PASTELclosingsoon]

"Rhino Balls in one hand Mt Dew in the other" BARZ!!!!

[@rarox0945]

6:55 OMG, I just realized that they showed us the ending of Zero right at the start. That man's scream was an alternate Okabe Stabbing Himself, Reality was deceived from the very start of the show.

[@madmachanicest9955]

There's also another quantum theory that states that because the only consistent element of time-travel needs to be the time traveler themselves. Time Town time travel can be non continuous and consequential. If you travel back in time to assassinate yourself before you invented the time machine. The version of yourself the trouble to timer would still exist and it would have killed you before you traveled back in time. But because of traveling through time is something that cannot be altered. You dying prior to time travel does not actually.

[@dokidokifanboy]

Not sure if you picked this up, (If not, it's totally understandable.) but the alternate timeline that is S;G0 is the timeline that was required for Steins;Gate to exist in the first place. S;G0 Okabe is the Okabe we see in the D-mail video that helps Okabe reach Steins;Gate.