GR Anime Review: Steins;Gate

[@wardrobedweller9894]

"I am Mad Scientist! So Coooool! Son of a Bitch!"

[@Dhariuz_T]

SONUVABITCH !

[@gribo.9543]

+Dhariuz T thx grammer yahtzee

[@BanditLeader]

It's so cool*

[@mayaarosie6637]

+RJmaturino22899 15

[@newclouds544]

if this wasn't anime and instead a live action TV show from America it would be world famous...

[@TheQueen-vz7dq]

It would be world famous I agree but anime is better

[@pixelvapour1960]

Indeed anime is better

[@ineednochannelyoutube5384]

Well its second only to fmab on myanimelist, so its already world famous I would say.

[@pixelvapour1960]

I need no channel youtube! I disagree. Unfortunately it isn't world famous like say Captain America Civil War which is a shame really because that movie wasn't actually that good in my opinion.

[@ineednochannelyoutube5384]

+Laurence Hammond Not in the mainstream you mean. Well its setting unfortunatley disqualifies it from there, but that does not diminish its value o dont think.

[@MrTheellis]

I AM MAD SCIENTIST!!! IZ SO KUUUUURU SUNOVABICH.

[@sugarasha]

gets me every time hahaha

[@nitromagilou597]

Love that phrase.

[@chody5840]

HOUOUIN KYOUMA

[@ClasherofWorlds]

Matthew Cool same

[@chronikhiles]

Holla at your boyyyyy!

[@joshlerio2527]

That anime gave me the craziest goosebumps. People who watched this anime, will remember this: "huh? Mayuri's watch stopped working? That's strange, I wound this up earlier!" too-too-roo.. These statements will haunt me forever. Welp! Time to watch Erased.

[@Meteorlink]

well atleast she still caught the train even with a broken watch *cough*

[@amnasalah9]

i remeber this to frickin well

[@joshlerio2527]

Meteorlink Please... stop!

[@amnasalah9]

+josh lerio Erased is pretty good like on my top 10

[@yassinsuleiman4015]

+Meteorlink I don't know if I should cry or laugh😂😭

[@Dirovame1]

I've just finished watching Steins;Gate and as someone who has watched many anime, this show is one of the best ever.

[@ashlycruz12]

Dirovame1 i give it an 8

[@CreationCatalyst]

***** Probably out of 5

[@castella352]

Dirovame1 Ditto

[@zekromepic678]

Dirovame1 go watch the movie

[@krystakyukitsu1642]

Dirovame1 same

[@silver333555]

Is it really just me who actually REALLY enjoyed ALL of the episodes in Steins;Gate and especially in the beginning? I mean the first few episodes were really charming to me. Just the very first opening scene itself already hooked me onto the series..

[@rashotcake6945]

I thought first few episodes were confusing af but I did enjoy them because the dialogue is so witty and interesting.

[@icewolfgamer4775]

SAME I LOVED ALL THE EPISODE.!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@damnstuck194]

True first few episodes were kinda confusing because the were actually setting the plot but it didnt make it less interesting

[@Narabedla4]

Well watched the first 2 Episode or so and were so incredible annoyed by the Main character i stopped.

[@icewolfgamer4775]

I love the main character there is nothing wrong with Okabe .!!!!!😊😊😊

[@MrPatrickbuit]

My favourite anime of all time. The best of the best for me. I don't care about the pacing issues In the end it's all worth it to me. That's why this anime's been my number 1 since i first watched it (which was a few years ago) I do realise that this is probably not the best anime of all time when it comes to writing, but it is my personal favorite.

[@sangoo4679]

+MrPatrickbuit rdy for Steins Gate Zero??

[@u5ern4me61]

+Sang Oo man this is gonna be so good, i can't wait :D

[@sangoo4679]

Kanra yea!!!

[@abhranilgangopadhayya7953]

This anime is number 1 in the World.

[@7th-archangel]

And they said Steins;Gate 0 Visual Novel surpasses Steins;Gate in many ways The hype is real

[@SpankeyMcCheeks]

Who else cried? Cause I sure did.

[@GojiruMaximus]

I cried at the end of the movie

[@whatever6592]

I cried at the end of the show because of Kristina and because it ended.

[@appelsap45]

+Oscar Eriksson multiple times

[@wiredelectrosphere]

Almost in every episode from 13 to 22

[@whatever6592]

Hermann Bernzweig Yeah, that entire part was pretty heartbreaking

[@galihpa]

"But he's a guy"

[@davidryoumelonia]

_

[@ZeldaFreakGaming]

David Ryou No, in the dub he says dude, in the sub he says guy.

[@Mexiweaproduct]

Its a trap

[@MF2X360]

"Daga otoko da"

[@slevin6544]

"People die when they are killed"

[@joveegillen6966]

I didn't think the opening episodes were slow... ...Am I the only one who thought they were going at a pace that was perfectly acceptable?

[@807D14M0ND5]

+Jovee Gillen Not the only one! I loved the first half as much as the second half.

[@Emerald081]

+Jovee Gillen I have to admit that i actually liked the first half of the show more. It was hillarious! At the second half, this whole "redoing the D-mails" thing just seemed unrealistic for me. RIght after we learned how enourmous the butterfly effect can be, Okabe is able to return to the exact same world line by sending "counter D-mails"? I dont realy think that it would be possible. But its just fiction anyways and the drama is what realy matter, it just bugged me a litle and kinda spoiled the second half for me. But it was still a great anime AND love story actually :D

[@Baryonyx89]

+Brick Top Don't forget that we also learn the INSIGNIFICANCE of the butterfly effect because of the attractor fields.

[@Quarsar]

+Jovee Gillen I did, i tried watching this anime 3-4 times before finishing it the first 2 episodes we're so crushingly boring for me to watch. I'm happy that i made it past those because of people saying how good it is overall or I would have passed otherwise.

[@katherinesanderson8990]

I never thought it was boring but then again I marathoned the whole thing in two days so I can maybe understand if people who watched it when it aired found it slow since they would have to wait a week between each episode. For me it just gave me time to get attached to all the characters.

[@Cadam_]

After the first episode I was really confused as to what was happening and I almost decided to stop watching there but I'm so glad I didn't. I'm now up to episode 7, which apparently isn't even the good part, and I don't want to stop! I hope it's as good as everyone says it is.

[@Ztaticify]

Cameron Morr The first 5 or so episodes my verdict was all of the characters were insane. After you watch it, you'll think they're completely (well mostly) normal, even if you watch it again.

[@Cadam_]

Ztaticify I finished watching it a few days ago and it was amazing! So amazing that I want to watch it again..

[@battlerushiromiya651]

Cameron Morr I just finished it and I agree, that the first few episodes do test your suspension of disbelief, but later on, if you pay attention, the first line of Arcada is really true.

[@e.t.291]

Cameron Morr It definitely gets better towards the end! I just finished watching it and even though it was awesome and thrilling overall, I really had difficulties watching the first episodes. The characters were more annoying than endearing, the plot took its time to go anywhere and it overall seemed like a bleak, grey harem-y slice-of-life more than an exciting sci-fi drama. I'm very happy that I managed to bear through the slow start. El Psy Congroo!

[@Nothing_serious]

+Cameron Morr The slow pacing was necessary to better explain things about their concept of time traveling and other science shits. Otherwise we would be watching clueless as to what the fuck is going on

[@bigdumbandkindascared5181]

You. Will. Cry. seriously for fucks sake, but it is one of my favourites up to date

[@bigdumbandkindascared5181]

I'm not good at watching others hurt, so this struck me pretty bad, lots of hurt :P

[@darklyger64]

Brandon summerlin This series did made me very teary haha. Even the movie made it worse haha. Though I do agree of the opening episodes being very boring, but i think it's because they want you to know their normal life, get connected with them, maybe get attached to them, and it worked well mostly because of Mayumi. haha I don't want to spoil anything, but very good anime. It's like a Stephen King writing, very slow start but when shit gets real, it all gets real.

[@bigdumbandkindascared5181]

I still haven't seen the movie, I really gotta get around to that XD

[@PiratDunkelbart]

Brandon summerlin Go for it, it explains some plot holes, if you can call them that at all.

[@ashlycruz12]

Brandon summerlin i didnt =( but i felt depress

[@williamgrand9724]

This show was truly a masterpiece, I recommend this so hard! Their take on time travel is unique and makes sense with the plot without any paradoxes, i'm telling you you need to see this!

[@evildrkirby]

William Grand No paradoxes, but how do people (other than Okabe) remember things from worldlines they're not on? Just because Okabe's there? It's not like any of them ever actually move across the worldlines like he does. There's a mention toward the end that everyone has limited "Reading Steiner," but that doesn't even make any sense. If so, everyone should have vague "memories" of every other worldline on which they exist, not just the ones Okabe's visited. I should mention I really did like this show (gave it 9/10 on MAL, so far a pretty exclusive club), but it does have its (minor) flaws.

[@battlerushiromiya651]

evildrkirby Okabe is the protagonist, so he needed to have a reading Steiner for plot purposes, other than that, he is basically a walking anamoly, so maybe those are some distortions that are caused due to his presence, but anyway as you mentioned minor flaws.

[@KoiladaScrewYTHandles]

evildrkirby Reading Steiner was explained much better in the VN. Essentially, it's the Observer Effect Theory in Quantum Physics. It's a bit difficult to explain to others who don't have at least some understanding of Quantum Physics, so the VN, being much longer with more in-depth detail into real life neuroscience and physics, did actually take the time to make sure the player knew what they were talking about. The anime had to cut down a ton of the explanations of theories due to the time limit. Essentially, he observed the phenomena of a worldline shift, which is why he can remember. The other characters never directly observe one, thus their Reading Steiner is weaker. However, in the Ruka's ending of the VN, Okabe gives up trying to save Mayuri because he can't take destroying another's dream for his own gain (any ending besides the true ending is pretty much taken as a Bad End in the VN) and she dies. Ruka regrets her D-mail since it's what made Okabe feel guilty in the first place, making him give up on Mayuri. So to make her happy in the final hours of her life, Ruka uses the Time Leap machine to leap back in time and cosplay with her at ComiMa (an anime convention), and because she leaped, she observed a change in the past and, as such, becomes an observer like Okabe. The same thing happens in the movie with Kurisu - she directly Time Leaped and became an observer. The simplest explanation, actually, would be to compare it to Lucid Dreaming. When you're dreaming, you're not aware it's a dream, but if you're lucid dreaming, you are aware that you're observing a dream. It's the same with the Reading Steiner; Okabe's aware that he's observing different worldlines. The Observer Effect Theory is actually quite interesting, though. Google it if you're curious.

[@evildrkirby]

LetsRideRulz *googles to confirm* Oh yeah, it's the (proposed) mechanism behind the double-slit experiment. I hadn't even thought of applying that to the show. Although, I still say that explanation makes it worse on the show when it has anyone other than Okabe remember, to any extent, worldlines they didn't observe.

[@yoloalchemist]

"I am mad scientist. It's so cooooooooooool. Sonovabitch" that got me LMAO HAHAHAHA.

[@monitoradiation]

I think rarely does anyone acknowledge that episodes 2-11 were necessary for the show not only that it develops the characters but has a secondary function: They provide the required distraction on both in-show and as-viewed perspectives. The characters AND the viewers need to forget what *factually* happened in Ep 1 for Ep 20 to develop *emotional* attachments. It's a subtle technique to compartmentalize the mind of the viewer.

[@AlaineSerran]

Human is dead, mismatch

[@slightlyblighty]

It's amazing cus when you finish watching the series and then you watch it again from the first episode, you'll shit bricks. You see the stuff you missed or didn't understand and all of a sudden it's so much more brilliant

[@slightlyblighty]

***** I don't understand Baccano. It has voices but that's about all I've been able to figure out. How far am I supposed to watch it to be able to get what's going on?

[@AntiGravityC9]

***** You will never get what's going on in baccano. It's that batshit crazy. And somehow good.

[@amp52]

Just finished this anime, and it's so good! It's definitely in my top 5. The first 8 episodes or so were a bit slow, but still entertaining. It just got better and better with each episode though!

[@Nothing_serious]

+travis kerns The pacing is okay. They gave it more time to explain science

[@tiago-sacgamer5639]

+travis kerns I cant believe its not in your top 1

[@assailant8722]

Yeah. I wasn't sure in the first eight episodes or so, but once they got into the thick of it, it was great.

[@LLawliet-tv9ig]

+travis kerns The first 8 episodes were so painful to watch that I almost drop the series. The pacing gets better, but I feel like the first half is just such wasted potential.

[@Yakasuki]

+L Lawliet i honestly think that the first half is ok as it kinda set up the foundation for everything in the 2nd half

[@Evandir500]

I actually liked the beginning episodes, and they did tie in with the story later on, so I thought it worked out.

[@marooma]

I thought so as well. When I started watching it I wasn't sure where the anime was heading but I was still enjoying it a lot. You have those young students who discovered something unbelievable but they use it in such silly ways. I love that feeling of normal kids getting way over their heads without realizing it. And as you said, later episodes tie in all the stories pretty well ;)

[@howtokillapig]

I didn't like the first episode when I first watched it, but when they came back to it in the end, I REALLY came to appreciate it.

[@CrazyHand196]

this show absolutely blew me away. With its plot elements, amazing characters, and beautiful romance; it really be an all time favorite of mine. My god...SO GOOD I suggest anyone who hasnt to watch the Special and the Movie they released this year. Steins Gate AOT 2011

[@ChekhovsGun_]

you got a link to an english subbed version?

[@CrazyHand196]

yes, you wont regret it

[@DpsEagle]

steins gate 0 released a year ago :)

[@dertrollmaster9361]

7:30 It's not a comma, it's a semicolon! This is a comma: , And this is a semicolon: ; Do you see the difference?

[@raywat3884]

+Der Trollmaster It might be a comma in a different time line XD

[@Axon4000Gaming]

+Raywat that world line needs to be destroyed by nuclear fire for such a crime against the English language!

[@raywat3884]

Tylord Khan, Khagan of the Tylandic City-States there is a german word in the titel too XD

[@Axon4000Gaming]

Raywat I very much doubt that the creators intended for the title to be literally translated to "Stone(s);Gate" however. They probably thought that they were referencing Einstein.

[@eclipsesonic]

I've seen this series 5 times. No joke. Every time, I think it's amazing.

[@mcjblue112]

im only watching it the second time but it is even better than the first and it was already my top anime (ive watched pretty much all the top 50 + anime on myanimelist, this ones the best)

[@angeluriel2725]

I also finished watching it for the fifth time recently :D, I only watched the movie twice and played the VN for around two or three months to get all endings… I LOVE THIS STORY :')

[@WolkieNL]

"But he's a guy" That cracked me up so much xD The best anime I've watched.

[@TamenishDragon]

Am I the only one who didn't find the opening episodes slow? I found them riveting!

[@Quilx_]

It all comes down to personal opinion. I'm a big time-travel fan and even I thought that the first 3 episodes were slow. I thought the show actually picked up after I was finally capable of understanding what was going on by episode 4 and it led me to finishing the show the same day I started. On a side note, I completely forgot you watched anime, Tam. It's cool to see you watch Glass Reflection as well O~O. -Quil

[@Quilx_]

+VideoGameKid1325 personal understanding*

[@rashotcake6945]

I thought only the first episode was slow. The rest of the first episodes were good. They were all super confusing tho

[@numnum3316]

i gota a question, i tried searching it up but couldnt find a good answer as in it wasnt much explained so when okabe leaves a world line, does it cease to exist,or does it exist without Okabe OR does it exist with another okabe?

[@rashotcake6945]

+Numair Javaid I think it exists with another okabe

[@apolyester22]

I just finished this anime and I can't express how go this anime is. It brought me to tears many times, I highly recommend this show to anyone who is thinking about watch it.

[@vannen1098]

One of the best anime of all time. It's a shame that so many people that are hating on it for it's slow start, and their inability to comprehend the story. Steins gate is a true masterpiece and there's a reason why it's number 2 on MAL.

[@sarahhankins4468]

I agree with this review completely! It was so difficult to watch the first few episodes, but around episode 6 or 7, I couldn't get enough of it. Two words...episode 22 :D

[@mr.steveblazer7478]

I believe it got good at episode 4 or 5

[@TheSicklink]

True I stayed up till like 4 am watching it

[@Yanoss1313]

The dub turned out excellent, don't worry.

[@evildrkirby]

Ozzie Game Guys It should be noted that those who don't like pop-culture references in their dubs probably will not like Daru, but to my recollection he's the only one that does it a lot, and it tapers off after the first few episodes.

[@Ztaticify]

evildrkirby Well, Christina makes quite a few references herself

[@evildrkirby]

A few, but if I remember correctly she mostly responds to them, then gets flustered when Daru points it out.

[@Renniuq11]

evildrkirby Okabe makes a few as well. "You accepted outside help, ergo; That cake is a lie!"

[@evildrkirby]

Renniuq I'd forgotten that one, but it serves my general point that everyone other than Daru keeps it to a minimum.

[@SocialistSenpai]

The english dub is amazing. probably the best dub I've come across and there are some good dubs out there.

[@StepBacMiddy]

Aha. Yah, we get it. Everyone keeps mentioning how fucking great it is. Either way, Miyano Mamoru is undoubtably the best voice actor out there today.

[@Grimang3l]

Hmm interesting I'll have to check it out, I finished the anime subbed and it was brilliant.

[@simpsonsim07]

Cowboy bebop is still the standard

[@SocialistSenpai]

simpsonsim07 all other anime really can't be held to the same standard as cowboy bebop lol. it's not fair to other anime.

[@athest7]

simpsonsim07 The standard for what exactly? I'd say Bebop is the exception.

[@Kaos9696]

The movie was pretty good as well. This was THE BEST ANIME I'VE EVER SEEN. At least, amongst the more current animes at least.

[@Aly96Bg]

I'm actually glad that we didn't get to see much of the characters' flashbacks or learned more about their past. It kinda makes the characters feel more like normal people and less like characters. Like all of them have issues normal people have as well, like how Mayuri used to be depressed because of her grandmother's death, Kurisu and Rumiho have family problems, Ruka is confused about his gender/sexuality, Moeka doesn't have any friends or family etc. None of them have any dumb or unrealistic isses such as "I shot and killed man when I was like 5 years old and have a major guilt complex because of it" (I'm looking at you SAO). And although we didn't get to learn much about them in the anime (which is understandable since it only has 24 episodes) there's still the VN and TONS of manga/light novel/drama cd side stories that focus on different characters, even really minor ones like Mr Braun. So I suggest you look them up if you want to know more about them, some of them are actually really good!

[@SenpaiCubed]

this anime is flawless..perfect this and clannad is are the only 11/10 anime in existence

[@ryanlee315]

Chills every time when I listen to the chorus

[@ofulamail]

Just binge watched the whole of Steins;Gate,, and i can without doubt clarify that personally, no better short story anime exists like this. IT WAS AMAWEZING. :)

[@Darkholow]

Finally watched everything (including the OVA and movie) and since they are all canon I can simply say that this is by far one of my favorite anime's of all time. I was skeptical at first, but after the 9th episode I was totally in.

[@Pnoysneakerhead24]

Same here loved the series! Ova was great movie havnt aren't it yet

[@luckystarharehare15]

Chaos;Head made me so angry. It was so good, and than it just ended as it began. Very interesting concept, but it just kinda ended. Now, Steins;Gate is one of my favorite anime. I have a soft spot for this anime, and I love time travel. I also looked up John Titor after watching it, and remember being surprised I never heard of him. I am heavily into weird happenings, and never stumbled upon him, for whatever reason. It was such an interesting reference. Also, the English dub is really good. I know some people will say otherwise, but it was really good in my opinion. They captured the emotion of their characters as the Japanese voice actors did. I love both versions. Ahhhh, such a good anime.

[@GGABueno]

Not as much as a reference as probably the entire series being based on that.

[@hidi__]

What did you think of Robotics;Notes?

[@luckystarharehare15]

It gets me every time. I really love the japanese voice work!

[@luckystarharehare15]

I still need to watch it I will let you know when I do. :)

[@randfall]

Finished this show yesterday. This has found it's place into my top anime list, if not number one. The story line itself is extremely well done, despite it's slow start.

[@transformerXXX7]

Loved the Dub version for once because I thought the voices matched. The series is a true masterpiece with the OVA and movie included. Enjoyed everything about and will rewatched it. The beginning maybe slow but shows details on time travels experimentation to not make it confusing. The execution is perfect in my opinion and gets your curiosity and mind glued to the story.

[@psolis11]

Just finished watching this anime, and just...wow. It was such an amazing watch. Few animes has given me this much satisfaction. Thank you Arkada for reviewing it.

[@Thelightalchemist64]

Ok, after hearing that professor guy talk to that black guy like that, I have GOT to watch this anime XD

[@Dyblio]

The dub doesn't have it, but Jesus the dub is amazing. Every VA nails their characters, and a lot of the jokes are still there, although delivered differently. Example: okabe saying "haker" was changed to him saying "hack" which, when being called hack doesn't make sense. I highly recommend you watch the dub.

[@AntiGravityC9]

In the dub he tries to talk to him in some "hood" slang only to realize the black guy talks normally.

[@monitoradiation]

Soul Rave I was sad that the dub didn't have him say "T3h Haxx0r", to be honest...

[@Evandir500]

in the dub he says word to your mother to the black guy

[@Thelightalchemist64]

I watched the anime. It was fuckin brilliant.

[@xXDarkXBeatzXx]

I am DEEPLY in love with Steins;Gate, and I know that, personally, there wont ever be an anime to trump it in time travel. The way the story is told, the concept of World Lines, everything is just so fascinating to the point I don't think there can ever be another anime to butt-heads with it, let alone stand up to it. Keep in mind I did say "personally", so there may be another Time Travel anime (if one even exists) that you all like and think "Steins;Gate has NOTHING on ____ Anime!", and if so, good on you! You found something you enjoy, as did I with Steins;Gate.

[@angeluriel2725]

GodKing To this day nobody has found a better story :')

[@gabbyn.3049]

@@angeluriel2725 its not a better story perse but Dark is pretty good too.

[@angeluriel2725]

@@gabbyn.3049 I keep hearing about that one, probably will be sitting on my watchlist for years before I decide to watch it haha

[@gabbyn.3049]

@@angeluriel2725 I don't blame you lol, do what u want.

[@davidderowin8770]

this anime robbed me of my heart stomped on it and gave it back and then after said "wait I need to make one more modification" and robbed me of it again just to stomp on it again and give it right back. yes I cried... if you watch steins gate you will know why.

[@max101victory]

I know the feels...

[@davidderowin8770]

max101victory It was like the 20th episode or 21st episode that did it... you know that one "good bye" scene...

[@max101victory]

David Derowin yeah I remember I believe it was episode 22 and when I first watched episode 22 I thought that the series was over and I was so sad... And the a friend told me there were two more episodes and I cried tears of happiness a

[@davidderowin8770]

There was even a 26th episode with them together as a couple... but seriously that shit hurt...

[@thegoat4232]

David Derowin where?

[@typhoon394]

One of the best anime I've seen. Please don't let the opening episodes stop you from continuing. You won't stop thinking about it after you've finished!

[@pandaguingaming6361]

I remember when I first got back into anime in middle school, your videos were some of the first I watched as a new anime fan. The nostalgia is setting in. I haven’t watched your videos in a long time. Glad to be back

[@neosmith166]

The story picks up from episode 7. This is an all time favourite anime. You absolutely cannot hate this anime. It is just brilliant written, directed and executed.

[@RasoKye]

Just got finished the Anime... 12/5, go buy and watch it. You cry, feel happy, cry again, go insane... But the ending is worth it.

[@123pa1n]

Roxas theNobody Yeah, im 20 and at some parts i almost cried like a little bitch

[@Inuyashapupped]

+123pa1n Can confirm, im 22 and i actually DID cry like a little bitch. *SPOILERS. ABANDON ALL HOPE YE STEINS;GATE VIRGINS WHO ENTER HERE* Especially when he goes back to the original worldline and loses Kurisu

[@123pa1n]

Inuyashapupped;p

[@mogimog1997]

+Inuyashapupped The part where she comes back to the lab as soon as he presses the enter key just tore me apart: "I... I'm also... I'm also in-"

[@Inuyashapupped]

***** Yeah.... welp, time to go back and redo the VN and cry again. Wish me luck fellow mad scientists!

[@BigE1293]

It has to start somewhat slow though because it all rounds back to it in the end. My favorite anime tied with Code Geass.

[@camptowngirl]

I'm here to say that the English dub is amazing. The way you talk about the Japanese version is I feel about the English. I usually just stick to dubs when I can for convenience purposes, but I really feel like the English cast did a great job with their characters. Also, apparently I'm in a minority, because I enjoyed the first episode and how it works with the plot. Given how the story is set up, it starts out slow and progressively speeds up and throws a lot more information at you that builds on top of itself. There's a lot to sort through by the end when plot twists materialize in rapid succession--except they're not really plot twists because all the puzzle pieces were actually given to you. In the beginning. With the slow episode you end up overlooking. I think it was a very smart way to handle the plot. Wow, that ended up being longer than I thought it would. ._.

[@Cervan]

that moment on your fourth re-watch of the series and you notice suzuha turning the tv on waiting for the building to shake.

[@kira0080]

This is hands down one of the best animes i've ever seen next to Code Geass(both have an amazing seiyuu for the MC). Also if anything the slow start up added more to the build up and intensity of the plot, so I dont really see how it is a put off for some people since theres no reason to drop it so early. Its not like something stupid happens early on that would make someone not want to watch another ep. Its not bad in the beginning and even has it suspenseful parts to keep the audience wanting more. It definitely deserves its score and everyone should watch this masterpiece.

[@PrinceJayReal]

I'm the same way, this and Code Geass are my all-time favorites! Both masterpieces that need to be seen.

[@CARTONofSUKI]

I would find it very hard to decide which I prefer between Steins;Gate and Code Geass.

[@kira0080]

Jack Carton So did I, but I give Code Geass a tiny, tiny bit more credit since it was twice as long as steins;gate and managed to stay epic for all 50 episodes. So I place CG as the #1 on my list but thats the only reason. They're both masterpieces so I needed something as minuscule as that to decide which deserves to be #1. I usually just mention both tho when anyone asks me which anime I think is the best anime.

[@PrinceJayReal]

***** Durarara!! is amazing!

[@et1296]

Code geass has far too many plot holes n characters r always reborn I like it but I wouldn't put near my favorites like FMA and madoka magica.

[@SachitheCat]

It's a semicolon not a comma.

[@TBomb15]

time travel is not a theory. It is something "observed" every day. I say observed because most people don't pay attention to it. However, geosynchronized satellites (which move upwards of 17,000mph) are programmed to adjust for relativistic effects. In addition this effect can be experienced on earth. Take a trans-oceanic flight for instance. During the course of the flight your speed (relative to that of the earth) is greater therefore you experience less time (a couple of seconds on a twelve hour flight).

[@stevenjames1150]

Wasn't this explained and dismissed as time dilation(Urashima theory) in the anime,because it sure did in the visual novel(which is even better than this already great anime for those interested).

[@TBomb15]

time dilation is a way to time travel to the future, but if you want a "time machine" that can take you to the past I have the answer (which also deals with time dilation to an extent). The way to time travel to the past is to create a wormhole and to take one end of the wormhole and move it at light speed (so it experiences no time). Enter the stationary wormhole in the present, and you will arrive in the past. however, you can only travel as far back as the creation of the "time machine" itself.

[@stevenjames1150]

I think Kurisu mentioned that in her lecture in the visual novel,although she did mention that it would be exceedingly difficult to prepare(find wormhole+find way to properly move it+make it move at light speed) and execute and would have little practicality to it.And of course there is the problem of "do wormholes even exist" as nobody has actually seen one.

[@SSladfingers]

I loved the first episode. It's supposed to be confusing.

[@098anime]

the first episode is amazingg!! and even better when you rewatch it after the series

[@SSladfingers]

Mau BS It does the job perfectly of showing how confusing the whole ordeal was.

[@RiojiRock]

it's where everything starts and finishes that's why it's confusing since it's end and the begining itself

[@CzarZamorak]

Hey Glass Reflection. I have to say, your reviews made me appreciate anime in such a different light. I've watched tons of other reviewers but you're my favourite as it's always witty, brief and done with great attention to detail (with no spoilers too!) Regardless if you reply or not, I hope you see this. Keep up the great work, loving the quality.

[@noname-lj7po]

I like how every time I wanna see a new anime I always watch a review about it on this channel

[@breynard1168]

God tier anime? Yes? No?

[@noxiebobo]

Dakilang Kwago Yes

[@purplechimkin3404]

Dakilang Kwago Would've been so much more famous, only if it had been live action. and from America.

[@Scott-J]

I put my copy on the shelf next to Trigun, Cowboy Bebop, and Planetes. So, yes.

[@piccolo56000]

its stories like this are , considered a masterpiece because of the brain applied in storytelling and not too much fanservice , no need for extremely thought out animation but has a simplistic view to it which makes it appeal to all sorts of audiences , i havent watched it but i do know these sorts of thought out entertainment in several genres are well done.

[@marooma]

Can't wait to see what you think after you watch it ;)

[@piccolo56000]

marooma would love it , for sure.

[@angeluriel2725]

lonewolf colin Watched it yet?

[@nugenki]

He was gonna say yes. His mouth was prepared to pronounce the yuh sound, and his head was tilting upward.

[@geminijoule5522]

I FINALLY got around to watching it, and it has to be one of the greatest shows Ive ever watched. Even the criticism of it having a slow start is something that couldn't be helped much because we needed that time to establish the characters before all the crazy shit goes down. Rewatching episode 1 after watching episode 23 has to be one of the most surreal experiences ever. This anime, and franchise in general, is pure greatness. I cant wait for Steins;Gate 0!!!

[@jambalolk]

The many different time travel theories out there are mentioned in the video. I'll have you know in the visual novel of Steins;Gate all the time travel theories are explained. The part is over an hour long and i can understand they skipped this part in the anime. But it's interesting if you are the scientific type of character. And it's pleasing to the ears to hear makise explaining the time travel theories :) The anime adaption is great. But the original visual novel is better.

[@MrBronx819]

I don't get how people can say it starts out slow. I enjoyed every moment of it from the very beginning. Telling a story too quickly and getting to the good parts is bad and so is dragging on a show until its past 300 episodes. I find how they told the story to be absolutely perfect, I get so hooked on it I hit the next episode without even thinking. I especially love how they delve into time travel theories, hell they get even more in depth in the visual novel.

[@lolandrew12]

there are some people that is impatient. and first few episodes not many people seems to know what was going on. i to be honest was enjoying getting confused getting curious and hooked up ;)

[@MrBronx819]

I was enjoying the first episode because it seemed like 'delusional guy in college actually finds something shocking' which is in the first five or ten minutes lol then there's at the end when you get that little wtf moment. As soon as I saw that the gears in my head began turning xD

[@zekromepic678]

Glass Reflection Do a review on the OVA and Movie, since a season 3 is coming out (basically the movie and ova are season 2)

[@scrunkore]

If you mean Steins;Gate 0, it's actually a sort of alternate ending type thing.

[@PaulNgoXIII]

+Senpai Filmworks No I'm sure that Steins;Gate 0 will be about the life Okabe lived through to create Operation Skuld.

[@Serphig]

+Paul Ngo it is actually a alternative story that depicts a Okabe that giva up on saving Kurisu after his first horrific failed attempt.

[@stantheman2756]

+Robin 2 MLG 4 U woah sounds cool

[@jossebrodeur6033]

Robin, you do know that the Okabe who originally gave up on saving Kurisu after the first attempt, is the Okabe who came up with operation Skuld. If you need evidence I can return with some just in a few after I rewatch the Operation Skuld scene

[@labmem004]

Dude fuck this at this point I'm just watching these reviews just to prove to myself that Steinsgate is the best anime ever made. Honestly I'm just looking for people to gush over the anime with me. Fuck I can't get enough of this anime.

[@rinokumura697]

If you ever get around to reviewing the English dub, you should also include points about the amazing opening (both song and visuals), and of course, the tons of references thrown around.

[@horriblepizza4647]

The "slow" part of the show is actually a lot better the second time around. Such is not only the effect of knowing what it all means, but also the emotional effect of all the events. Every subtle thing in early episodes becomes a notorious trigger for events yet to come, and the show becomes more engaging that way.

[@soote]

apparently I'm the only one who liked the first half. :/

[@aelitadelarobia]

nah, i did as well

[@BasedOneShotEnjoyer]

I did too, I don't see how the first few episodes are slow, I thought they were cool

[@marinanicole5693]

Why does everyone say that the first half is bad? To me, it's as intresting as the second half, as you you get more pieces of the puzzle every episode, it has this mystery element that keeps it intresting. Also the interactions between the characters are so damn good, not only they make for some hilarious situations but they also tell a lot about those characters, without directly having the show shoving down your throat about how they act, like most anime does. Plus it's for a reason that you become so attached to these chracters in the second half: because they spent a hell bunch of time learing about them and how them, how they interact, etc. The first episode might leave first time watchers with a lot of confusion, but it's exactly that sense of mystery that keeps me going p.s. sorry if I made any grammar mistakes

[@JonathanToolonie]

This anime has become my absolute favorite series.

[@kingdrake5054]

is it as good as Full metal alchemist brotherhood

[@askmiller]

King Drake That's tough. Both shows have the same problem. The first couple episodes aren't very good, then it kicks off and gets really good. I'd say if you include the first 25 episodes of fma as part of brotherhood, then brotherhood is a little better than steins;gate. Else, I'd put them at about equal, with steins;gate slightly ahead.

[@LilC1deep]

Schneizel Vi Britannia way to go! You are a shining example of how amazing and friendly the anime community is! (Don't shun people so quick for their ignorance.)

[@gevoian]

askmiller weird, i loved fma from episode 1 since i felt for the characters and the problem they are faced with.

[@askmiller]

Gevoian Yasin Are you talking about fma or fmab? I'm talking about fmab. fma has a great beginning. It's overall a good anime, it's just not as good as fmab in most people's opinions. The reason fmab doesn't have a very good beginning is that fma and fmab both follow the same story at first. Rather than having viewers sit through 2 versions of pretty much the same thing, they made the beginning of fmab almost like an abridged version of fma, where events happen almost twice as fast and a lot is left out.

[@gevoian]

askmiller im talking about fma at first since there was no fmab when i was little and i loved the beginning but i agree that fmab is much better overall. but i think both have similar beginning which was so sad.

[@ernelbrianpineda6065]

Now that's an anime review. Great job man! The show and sequel movie were so good, i didn't mind trying to look for plot holes and even if there seems to be some plot holes, it didn't really bother me. Dub was great too. I later watched discover channel (youtube) about time travel and wow, the author made good research, didn't know sern is real, the singularity theory, why it looked like a satelite, the different timelines (which once bothered me a bit with future diary)

[@JonathanToolonie]

Thank you for recommending this anime (BEST RECOMMENDATION YOU'VE EVER GIVEN FOR ME).

[@Spartanjames170]

25$ on amazon for the complete collection on Blu-ray + DVD combo. Amazing series

[@declanhanks97]

free online brah

[@declanhanks97]

fakin kant

[@Spartanjames170]

Sure you can get it for free but paying for it supports the studio 25$ for the collection really isn't that expensive either

[@sergeantassassin3425]

Arkada's got the right idea: Time-travel is, by its' very nature, a fickle thing. The old addendum of, "Step on a butterfly in the past, and you'll radically change the future" is, while less than perfect, probably the best way to sum up time-travel. Being human is, by definition, being also imperfect. You cannot possibly know every individual outcome of any action that you do, or don't take. By preventing the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, you can prevent World War 1, and by that extent, prevent Germany from losing said war, becoming destitute following it, and allowing Hitler to come to power in hopes of restoring their economy, thus ushering in World War 2 and, by THAT extension, the Holocaust. HOWEVER, doing so would DRASTICALLY change the way the future would turn out, and while it could be for the better, it could also be for the worse. Who's to say that WW1 and WW2 didn't shape America into the superpower it became? Same with Russia and China. What's to say certain events in their histories that were less than stellar didn't shape them into stronger countries? Sure, the Soviet Union collapsed, leaving Russia destitute throughout the 90's, but they're slowly making a comeback, and can one day say that they're a First World Country once more. Overall, what one could consider an insignificant detail (hint: just READ about the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand; it's a literal plethora of coincidences) could turn out to completely and totally change the future. The best possible way for anyone to grasp this concept would be to read the short story "A Sound of Thunder", which is the entire basis for what we call, "The Butterfly Effect." Have fun, and Stay Frosty~

[@pussdesttoyer17]

*its

[@josesblima]

Watched it because of you, thank you sir, definitely a good pick!

[@FlashTrance]

Amazing show, probably my favorite anime of all time, or at least in the top 3. Definitely a must-see if you haven't yet!

[@Kujar3Player]

Just finished watching this series based on your review of re:zero where you talked about this one being the other thing White Fox have done before, I was intrigued as re:zero is the best anime I've seen so far. I don't regret watching this one bit, easily my second favourite series I've seen (not that many of them mind you). Now I don't know what to watch next, I feel like I am getting the masterpieces out of the way too soon haha.

[@e.t.291]

Even though the complicated explanations went over my head so much that I just went with everything, there was one possible plot hole that bothered me. Does anyone have a theory/explanation for this? [SPOILERS BELOW] In the final episodes where Okabe travels back in time to save Kurisu he fails once and ends up killing her by himself. He then travels back in time again to redo the rescue mission. But since Okabe was actually traveling back in time and not just sending future memories to the past via time leap, he was actually present physically as two Okabes (the one from ep 1 and the one sent back in time). When they retry rescuing Kurisu, Okabe is once again physically present in that same time period. So technically there should be 3 different Okabes running around during that certain time period. But the Okabe from the first failed rescue mission is nowhere to be seen. I get that this is just sci-fi and isn't supposed to be realistic, but imo a good fantasy/sci-fi show has to at least stick to the 'rules' of it's own fictional reality. In this case there should either be a paradox-creating meeting between the two time-traveling Okabes, or some sensible explanation to why that never happens. Especially when the anime itself brings up the risk of time paradox and the danger of meeting your past self.

[@christopheruzumaki7266]

That's great thinking! But I think it has to do with Okabe aka The mad scientist aka houoin xD, going back in the time traveling machine to redo it all, theoratically he wasn't there to begin with because he went back in time so the one going back doesn't excist in that " worldline " where he failed to save here. I think that's why we never say 3 Okabe's aka Mad scientist aka houoin's on that " worldline " i hope it makes sense

[@ypsilonick8738]

Keikaku means plan I tried to find an explanation for this problem for an whole hour now ^^ But I think this is just a mistake by the writers. Let's assume you would be sent back in the exact same world line: The sent back version of you, and the actual past-present version of you would be manifested at the same time of the world line. That would mean, you would copy your own presence, but with differnt memories. The problem I have with that is, what happens when you travel forward in time? As the "future-self" skips a certain amount of timet, the presence of your past self can't be eradicatet from the history. Therefore, there must be two versions of you, even in the future. The one that lived through the traveled time, and the one that traveled back forward in time. And as you said already, there must be three versions of Kyouma wandering around in the past by that logic. And therefore also three Kyoumas in the present/future. 2 whom traveled back and forth through time, and the one who lived through time. But as we don't know the exact rules about how the time machine works, it could also be that the current world line is copied, and you get pasted inside of the copy when you travel back in time. The presence of you disappears from the current world line, and you are sent to an exact copy of yours, just in another point in time. When travelling a second time, you would just get sent to another copy of this line. That would atleast explain why there was only one version of the time travelling Kyouma in the second trip to the past. The only thing that bothers me now, is the future. If the ´future of the copied world line gets changed, the original world line is not changed. Therefore, you must be staying in the exact same world line if you travel forward in time. And this would lead to the duplication of yourself again. ARGH I should just stop thinking about this. It's sooo confusing ;_;

[@maxthebigthebig]

Keikaku means plan Every time he went back in time, he created a new World Line.

[@maxthebigthebig]

Keikaku means plan By the way if they were to encounter eachothers it wouldn't create a time paradox, but split the world line into one where there's only one extra Okabe and another where extra Okabe encounters another Okabe.

[@marin0the0magus]

+Kimto Yap. Exactly, thank you. It's like they completely missed John Titor's explanation. Whenever you alter the past, a new world line is created.

[@VannaValentine]

Ya know I never call any anime "perfect", but this is an exception. Ruka's the best character after Moeka btw.

[@God66]

Sonuvabitch

[@lozganon64]

watched this show off of your recommendation and loved it! i thought of your comments on the great writing during the episode where Taru told Okarin "either you're making this up, or you'd make an amazing writer" XD

[@BLsquared10]

Well, I just finished the show myself, and enjoyed it immensly. I was going to reccomend you review but, ah, apparently I was switched to a world line in which you had. Wanna say there was at one point another anime by the same people called "Robotics;Notes"; it's petty good too, though I may have to watch it again to compare it to Steins;Gate.

[@HallelujaG]

The Dub was amazing, really recommend people to watch this series.

[@Has645]

I watched this in eng dub I laughed so much when he said in the eng sub sonuvabitch 😂

[@f581474x]

Where did you see the dubbed version. I have been looking for it.

[@Has645]

i literally just typed in steins gate episode 1 heres the link to the website tho www.dubbedepisodes.org/watch/steins-gate-dubbed

[@f581474x]

sorry I thought you were talking about the movie. I can not find the dubbed Steins Gate movie.

[@Has645]

f581474x ye they never made one only sub :/

[@jackd.ripper8531]

Has645 hulu has dubbed version for free.

[@EverythingWentSideways]

butthurt about the doctor who critisism, but the sad thing is it's because you're right about it. still love it though.

[@raizin4908]

Doctor Who is pure shameless immature fun. It sure has a lot of flaws, but we just can't stay mad at it. (Besides, the fundamental nature of the universe is changed so many times that there is almost no such thing as a plot hole.)

[@carlosbaldellou]

Doctor Who has a lot of flaws, but we still love it with those flaws. Also, some points of it's story are a mindfuck. Have you seen the last episode? Godamit Moffat.

[@thenomadrhodes]

I could never watch DW, because the fan boys made me hate it with a passion.

[@Toseuteuu]

I just couldn't get into Doctor Who because most of friends are really a fan of the show so much. I only saw a few episodes with nine and ten with my friends But I just couldn't get into it. Part of its because one its long like over 8 seasons! and two i don't have Netflix. It gets hard just finding a single episode. I dunno maybe it's because I only saw a few episodes rather than finishing up a whole season.

[@marooma]

I guess we all agree Dr Who has too many flaws and doesn't care to make sense, but we still love it :P

[@whatchutalkinbout199]

Thank you Arkada, for writing this review and introducing me to Steins;Gate. It was one of the best animes I've ever watched. I just watched the whole series in 3 days and enjoyed every bit of it. Every bit was entertaining and intriguing.

[@collinpetry1161]

The slow beginning was necessary though, because it built up the feelings the audience has for the cast that hurts later on.

[@Wurzelknecht]

And yet again, your thoughts seem to be very similar to mine on a show, which will make your recommendations for shows I haven't seen yet extremely valuable to me if this pattern holds up ^^ I had a hard time getting into Steins;Gate but when the experiments are over and shit is starting to get real, this show hooked me like few others in recent memory. What I also really liked was the great character development for Okabe and for the cast in general. I started the show not really liking any of the characters and being outright annoyed by Okabe and by the end I loved them all...except maybe one specific female character...Great anime. Great Review.

[@assailant8722]

I must say, the English dub was amazing.

[@wickland2694]

they made kyouma (or whatever his real name is) sound way to smart

[@darklord2626]

+Assailant English dub was ok, but WOW the japanese dub is AMAZING. Okarin has so much inflection in his voice. It's one of the best solo performances i can think of. would recommend.

[@eugenioguerra2909]

+Namazzip i agree with u. Nothing against the english dub, but i prefered the Japanese version.

[@assailant8722]

+Namazzip I saw the first half in English and the second half in Japanese. I prefer the English, personally, though that could be because I'm just so used to dubs sucking, that hearing a good one immediately shot it up in terms of favor.

[@michaelchang6736]

+Assailant Yea I definitely prefer dub. I saw one of the ova in sub and I was just not as impressed as the dub

[@lazarinth5782]

Have you read the Chaos;Head VN? Judging Chaos;Head on its anime is like judging dragonballz on dragonball evolution.

[@Anton94rus]

Anime version of Chaos; HEad VN is the worst thing i ever seen in the world.

[@CHOKUSH1]

I honestly found the slow start necessary. It really helps you come to care for the characters more and makes the various lightning strikes of pure emotion that occurs later on in the series really hit home. I can confirm this by telling you truthfully that Steins;Gate is the only anime I have ever watched that has made me cry multiple times in the first viewing of the series, and to this day I still shed a tear whenever I watch one of said emotional episodes. Hell, my heart gets heavy whenever I look at bottle of Dr Pepper. That is the impact this series had on me.

[@WolfyzP0W]

I think this anime was one of the best roller coaster rides I've ever been on. It was amazing. I just loved hearing the opening and I'm glad I marathon this.

[@Dunmunll]

Keeping it short; *OH MY GOD THIS SHOW WENT IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES* Everywhere I wanted it to go it went and did it without seeming repetitive or just plain boring. Also... *OH MY GOD THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT MADE ME WANT TO CRY IT WAS SO GOOD* I mean, Jesus, the turning point of Okabe is just so beautiful to watch! I love the direction this show went in in almost every aspect! While certain characters felt somewhat "seen it," they still all won my heart over. I'd say *LIGHT 9* Even though some things I still do not understand (the photos on the phone which I think were there for shock value or something,) I still cannot believe how much I would end up liking this towards the end. The show isn't really cerebral (because it wasn't supposed to be) and is in there of pretty straight forward, but that's not really a problem I had, but some may not have like that. Favorite episode: Coin toss between *14* and *22* Least Favorite: Any of the first couple of start up episodes *1-3* (if I had to pick, it'd be those in particular)

[@Untoldanimations]

Best time travel movie? Primer. I've watched it so many times, but still haven't completely grasped it.

[@vikaskyatannawar8417]

UntoldAnimations it actually made simple concept complex for no reason, dont know why they think making the concepts hard to understand for audience makes it good. S;G did a very good job by explaining the concepts in much simpler and entertaining ways.

[@LeecordovaTV]

UntoldAnimations there will be a 2nd season of Steins;Gate

[@TheDeadseaker]

Lee Cordova you are kidding me right

[@masaru2509]

TheDeadseaker It's true, Steins;Gate 0. Rejoice, fellow Lab Members, since this is also the choice of the Steins;Gate

[@jordyzhao3381]

Masaru Daimon its not really a second season right

[@lilypoohxoxo]

man, I recently saw your review and I listen to your rec to watch this show and I'm really surprised that I liked this so much, 'cuz I usually don't watch scifi that much, I actually can't see why there is so much ppl hating on the show but oh well everyone can have different opinions

[@Nothing_serious]

+lily pooh So much people hating on the show? Steins;Gate is critically acclaimed and is mostly considered as one of the best anime ever made

[@lilypoohxoxo]

+Paul Francis Goneda I just said that based on the the ppl that I know watched the show most of them told me they hated it

[@jinchuriki7022]

+lily pooh chill lilly

[@seacliff217]

Though this isn't nearly as present in the anime as the Visual novel, I loved how they used actual science to explain how the black holes worked. It made the setting more believable. The anime is amazing and the VN is even better, IMO.

[@bamanster5020]

Appreciate your review! Thanks to your recommendation, I discovered this great anime! :) I actually enjoyed the first episodes, and I didn't find them slow but necessary instead. The character development in those episodes is fantastic. It gives the setting a sense of realism and helps make the climax more of an emotional ride -- though, I do agree we could of had a little bit more of the character's background stories told for all the time and effort spent on this cast. The science behind it is well thought out as well. I also love how they incorporate the Internet legend of John Titor into the plot. You are now officially my go-to guy for anime recommendations!

[@damnfreakingsien]

10/10 i want to forget everything and rewatch again

[@Bladegunstar]

Watched the dubbed version recently....so good.....Funimation did a pretty good job with it.

[@WorldsOfWalsh]

Agreed. Just beautiful.

[@Zaaqi]

It really is!

[@Ramon63]

CHHHRRRISTINAAAA! Anywho, must watch for all you nitpicky brain ones out there. I love Suzuha Amane! Part time warrior ; full time ass kicker! If you will excuse me I must plan my escape. - El Psy Congroo.

[@Zaaqi]

EL PSY CONGROO

[@All_Powerful_God_Enel]

Thank you for recomending me this, I really enjoyed the first season. It's really difficult to find a story about time travel that is consistenly good the whole way through. The characters, the writing, the presentation, the story, the voice acting... it was AWESOME! Now to watch the movie and to hope for a season 2 :)

[@tutterbear98]

Season 2 is coming really soon, either this year or next year. It's called Steins Gate Zero and it tells the story of the alternate timeline that exists where Okabe decides to (SPOILERS) not save Makise, causing world war three.

[@All_Powerful_God_Enel]

+tutterbear98 Yeah, I had heard about it already, It sounds epic. Can't wait :D

[@karndrogo]

In Doctor who did say that there are fix points in time, and it's a fix point in time when you know what will happen like the Pompeii, his "death", Amy Pond and a bunch of other stuff I don't remember