Steins;Gate

Steins;Gate

Steins;Gate is a critically acclaimed science fiction visual novel and anime series that follows the story of Rintaro Okabe, a self-proclaimed mad scientist who discovers the ability to send text messages to the past, leading to a complex time travel thriller filled with conspiracy, sacrifice, and the butterfly effect.

Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2009
Origin
Japan
Tags
science fiction
time travel
visual novel
thriller
conspiracy
anime
drama

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
Steins;Gate
Aliases
Not specified
Type
anime
Release Year
2009
Status
Completed franchise with sequels
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified

Creation Information

Creator
Not specified
Publisher
5pb.
Original Work
anime
Genre
science fiction, time travel, visual novel, thriller, conspiracy, anime, drama

Content Information

Synopsis
Steins;Gate is a critically acclaimed science fiction visual novel and anime series that follows the story of Rintaro Okabe, a self-proclaimed mad scientist who discovers the ability to send text messages to the past, leading to a complex time travel thriller filled with conspiracy, sacrifice, and the butterfly effect.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
science fiction, time travel, visual novel, thriller, conspiracy, anime, drama
Target Audience
Not specified

Media Forms

Original Medium
Visual Novel
Adaptations
Anime series, Manga, Light novels, Drama CD, Stage play
Merchandise
Figures, Clothing, Accessories, Art books, Soundtrack CDs
Cross Media
Mobile games, Pachislot machines, Collaboration events

Commercial Information

Games Sales
Over 1 million copies across all platforms
Anime Viewership
Highly popular worldwide, considered a masterpiece
Merchandise Revenue
Significant revenue from collectibles and media
Critical Reception
Universal acclaim (90+ scores across platforms)
Audience Reception
Cult classic status, beloved by fans
Awards
Famitsu Award, Various anime awards, Critical acclaim worldwide

Fan Culture

Fanbase Size
Large dedicated fanbase worldwide
Demographics
Primarily teens and adults interested in sci-fi and anime
Community Platforms
Reddit, MyAnimeList, Discord, Twitter, YouTube
Fan Creations
Fan art, Theories, Analysis videos, Cosplay, Fan fiction
Competitions
Cosplay contests, Fan art competitions, Theory discussions
Fandom Characteristics
Analytical, Passionate, Theory-crafting, Emotional, Dedicated

Historical Development

Creation Background
Created as part of Science Adventure series to explore time travel themes
Major Milestones
2009: Original visual novel releases, 2011: Anime adaptation airs and gains worldwide acclaim, 2013: Movie 'Load Region of Dテゥjテ Vu' releases, 2015: Steins;Gate 0 visual novel releases, 2018: Steins;Gate 0 anime adaptation airs
Cultural Impact
Elevated visual novels in Western markets, influenced time travel storytelling
Legacy
Considered one of the greatest visual novels and anime series ever made

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