Steins;Gate
Changing the past only makes the future worse.
A tightly plotted time-travel thriller that pairs high-concept sci-fi with intimate character relationships, escalating from playful experimentation into psychological tragedy and paranoia.
A group of friends have customized their microwave so that it can send text messages to the past. As they perform different experiments, an organization named SERN who has been doing their own research on time travel tracks them down and now the characters have to find a way to avoid being captured by them.
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Where to watch
- StreamCrunchyroll
- BuyApple TV Store, Amazon Video
Questions people ask
Is Steins;Gate sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Steins;Gate one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 92% of series.
Is Steins;Gate scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Does Steins;Gate leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Steins;Gate easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Steins;Gate violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Distinctly its own thing.
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Like Steins;Gate
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Steins;Gate
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Steins;Gate, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Steins;Gate, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Steins;Gate, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
