Steins;Gate Review

Date: May 5, 2026

Out of the other series I've watched over the years, Stein;Gate stood out from its unique and exellent storybuilding. It's one of those science fiction would stuck in my head. I'm not a professional at reviewing shows, but I have many compliments on this particular show.

Steins;gate is a 2011 sci-fi anime series based on a VN of the same name. The main character, Okabe Rintaro, and his friends discover the secrets of time travelling, and he encounters troubles along the way. His goal is to create a timeline where everyone is alive. The story follows heavy suspence, unique from other series at the time. It's dark and errie, like a sort of liminal space, but the entirety of the show makes me feel engaged, especially during times where he alters the timeline.

A big compliment for this show is for its plot. It begins with a tragic event, which begins to raise conspiracies for the story afterwards. The story also emphasizes the butterfly effect, where a tiny change can cause a huge impact, and it makes the plot really unpredictable and interesting.

Another good aspect of the show is its characters and their characteristics. Okabe is a hilarious guy, and on the other hand, he's determined to find the Steins Gate even when it would sufficate his mental health. The other characters like his assistant Kurisu Makise play an important role to support Okabe's journey. In the mean time, he tries to understand their struggles as well. He would undergo a significant amount of character development.

On the visual side, I'd say White Fox Studio did put lots of creativity and effort into the artstyle. The overall texture feels like vintage but futuristic at the same time. Shadows are heavier and reflections are stronger. The contrast is abnormously high, allowing important things to get emphasized visually.

In the end, I'd like to thank the studio for producing this masterpiece. If I were to lose my memory, I'd choose to watch it all over again. Truly a 10/10 masterpiece.