Steins;Gate Review

Couldn't Stop Watching.

 Steins;Gate, originally started as a visual novel game developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus which released back in 2009 for Xbox 360 in Japan. The game received positive critical acclaim for handling its concepts of time and time travel. Also, an anime adaptation followed in 2011 simply called Steins;Gate. After watching this unique and entertaining anime, it is time we pass a verdict!

STORY- Steins;Gate follows the main character Okabe Rintaro, an eccentric "mad scientist" whom goes by the alais "Houoiun Kyouma". He is joined by his super hacker friend, Daru, and childhood friend Mayuri. Together, they formed the "Future Gadget Research Laboratory", where they develop rather weird and strangely named inventions. And when the gang figures out that their "phone microwave" has the ability to send texts to the past and affect the flow of time, deep consequences await. At first, the story is hard-to-follow and slow, but by the end its deep, engaging, and satisfying.

Science and time-traveling awaits.

CHARACTERS- Steins;Gate is one of those anime where you'll like most of the cast. Okabe is silly, over-the-top, and dramatic. But as the story progress, we get to see him handle difficult situations that will have deep effects on him. Early in the story, Okabe meets Kurisu Makise, the main female lead, and new member of the lab. The relationship between Okabe and Kurisu is funny, competitive, and serious at the end. Furthermore, Daru will occasionally reference typical otaku things and at times pervert jokes. Mayuri, while at times clueless to whats going on in the lab, is seen as sweet and kind towards others, not to mention funny. Overall, there are still many characters I haven't gotten into, but Steins;Gate handles its characters and humor well.

The story and character are the best aspect Steins;Gate.

PRESENTATION- For an anime that came out a while ago, Steins;Gate is looking good. Its not on a high budget like most animes, but the artstyle still does a great job expressing the world and characters. The voice acting is great as well, with many excellent performances, Okabe and Kurisu mainly.  The soundtrack is good, but would have loved to hear more of it, then again it does a great job in terms of presentation.



OVERALL- I loved watching Steins;Gate, and many would agree as well. The interesting plot about time and time travel is handled and delivered excellently and the times the characters spend together and communicate are handled well. Basically, Steins;Gate goes down as one of the best anime to watch if you currently are looking for a deep and engaging anime, Steins;Gate does not disappoint.

- Steins;Gate is an anime with some violence, blood, and some profanity. Recommend for teens and up.-

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