The Correct Chronological Order to Watch Steins;Gate Anime

Kapanlagi.com - The correct chronological order to watch Steins;Gate anime is crucial for understanding the complex storyline. This anime tells the story of Rintaro Okabe, a mad scientist who gets caught up in a time travel adventure full of mysteries.

Set against the backdrop of Akihabara, Japan, Okabe and his friends at the Future Gadget Laboratory discover a way to send messages to the past. This discovery triggers a series of events that change their fate and the world line.

Here is the guide to the correct chronological order to watch Steins;Gate anime for the most immersive experience..

1. The Beginning of Okabe's Crazy Adventure

Steins;Gate (Episode 1-22) begins with Rintaro Okabe, who calls himself Hououin Kyouma, a mad scientist. Together with his childhood friend Mayuri Shiina and hacker Daru, they establish the Future Gadget Laboratory.

Their lives change drastically when they discover the 'Phone Microwave', a device that can send messages to the past. The series premiered from April 6 to September 14, 2011.

2. When Different Choices Change Everything

Steins;Gate: Kyoukaimenjou no Missing Link – Divide by Zero (Episode 23β) is a special episode that should be watched after episodes 1-22. This episode is an alternate version of episode 23 that shows the timeline where Okabe fails to save Makise Kurisu.

The events in this episode serve as a bridge to the plot of Steins;Gate 0, explaining Okabe's condition in the sequel series. This episode aired on December 2, 2015.

3. A World Without Kurisu

Steins;Gate 0 (23 Episodes + OVA) is set in the beta world line, following Okabe who is traumatized after failing to save Kurisu. He tries to live a normal life, but fate brings him back together with Maho Hiyajo and Alexis Leskinen.

This series aired from April 12 to September 27, 2018, with a bonus episode released on December 21, 2018.

4. Back to the Original World Line

Steins;Gate (Episodes 23-24) is the final episode of the original series that needs to be watched after Steins;Gate 0. This episode shows how Okabe finds a way to reach "Steins Gate" and save Kurisu.

This is the climax of the original story that provides a satisfying resolution, airing in September 2011.

5. Exciting Additional Adventures

Steins;Gate: Egoistic Poriomania (OVA Episode 25) is a direct sequel to the original series, taking place a few months after Okabe reaches the Steins Gate world line. This episode offers a more relaxed view of their lives after the time travel drama.

This episode was released on February 22, 2012, as a bonus with the final DVD/Blu-ray volume.

Steins;Gate: The Movie – Load Region of Déjà Vu is a film that aired on April 20, 2013, set about a year after the events of the main series. The film offers an emotional story, although it is considered non-canon by some fans.

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