Steins;Gate (2011)

About Steins;Gate

Steins;Gate is a captivating science fiction anime television series adapted from a visual novel game of the same name. The story revolves around Rintaro Okabe, an eccentric, self-proclaimed mad scientist who along with his friends discover and start experimenting with time travel, leading to a series of unforeseen complications.

Making / Production

Created by White Fox, 'Steins;Gate' was directed by Hiroshi Hamasaki and Takuya Sato, with script by Jukki Hanada. The illustrations and character designs were crafted under the guidance of Kyuta Sakai.

Actors

• Mamoru Miyano as Rintaro Okabe - Bringing the eccentric scientist to life.
• Asami Imai as Kurisu Makise - Playing the brilliant neuroscientist with grit and determination.
• Trina Nishimura as Mayuri Shiina - Excellently portraying the role of Okabe’s childhood friend.
• Saori Gotō as Moeka Kiryu - Bringing intensity to her role as a shy newspaper editor.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The story takes place in Akihabara and features themes of conspiracy, time travel, and Otaku culture.
• Steins;Gate’s timeline concept was inspired by the multiple world interpretation theory.
• The visual novel the series is based on is among the best-selling visual novels of all time in Japan.

Awards

The series was tremendously successful winning multiple recognitions including, 'Newtype Anime Awards for Best TV Anime' in 2011 and Mamoru Miyano won 'Best Voice Actor' at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival in 2012 for his role as Rintaro Okabe.

Quotes

• “People’s feelings are memories that transcend time.” - Rintaro Okabe
• “No one knows what the future holds. That’s why its potential is infinite.” -Rintaro Okabe
• “The universe has a beginning, but no end. Infinity. Stars, too, have their own beginnings, but their own power results in their destruction. Finite. It is those who possess wisdom who are the greatest fools. History has shown us this.” - Rintaro Okabe

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme "Hacking to the Gate" by Kanako Itō.
• The ending theme "Tokitsukasadoru Jūni no Meiyaku" by Yui Sakakibara.
• The series features an unforgettable score by music composer Takeshi Abo.