Steins;Gate Season 1 Episode 1
Steins;Gate
Season 1

Ep 1. Turning Point

  • TV14
  • April 6, 2011
  • 24 min
  • 7.4  (1,694)

It's been a year since Rintaro Okabe and his friends started their makeshift laboratory called the Future Gadget Research Institute. Their latest creation is the PhoneWave (name subject to change), which they claim can send messages to the past. Rintaro, or "Okarin" as he prefers to be called, is a self-proclaimed mad scientist who often spouts conspiracy theories and grandiose statements.

The episode begins with Okarin witnessing a woman being hit by a car, only to find her alive and well moments later. He begins to wonder if he somehow altered time, but his friends dismiss it as a déjà vu. Later, after a chance encounter with a young girl named Makise Kurisu, who claims to be a neuroscience researcher, Okarin rushes back to the lab to find that the PhoneWave has suddenly started working. They receive a message from the future, warning them of a catastrophic event that will occur in a few days' time.

Okarin and his friends initially dismiss the message as a prank, but as more strange occurrences happen around them, they begin to wonder if they've really stumbled upon something extraordinary. Okarin is convinced that they have altered the timeline, causing these bizarre events, and sets out to change things back to the way they were. He becomes desperate to find a way to undo the damage they've done, but his obsession with being a mad scientist and his belief that he is the only one who can save the world puts strain on his relationships with his friends.

As they investigate the possibility of time travel and the consequences it may bring, the group becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy involving something called SERN. They realize the message from the future was not a prank, but a warning from themselves in the future to prevent a catastrophic event. They now have to figure out how to prevent the event from happening, without revealing their existence to SERN or changing the course of history in dangerous ways.

The first episode of Steins;Gate sets the stage for a thrilling science-fiction adventure with complex characters and a thought-provoking storyline. Okarin's delusions of grandeur provide both humor and drama, as he struggles to balance the responsibilities of friendship and the pursuit of scientific discovery. Makise Kurisu represents a counterbalance to Okarin's outlandish behavior, providing a more rational and levelheaded perspective. The show also hints at a romantic connection between Okarin and Makise, adding a layer of tension to their interactions.

The show's animation is highly detailed and vivid, with careful attention paid to character design and setting. The atmosphere is moody and tense, building a sense of mystery and intrigue as the characters investigate the potential implications of time travel. The show's soundtrack is also noteworthy, with a mix of haunting and upbeat tracks that enhance the emotional impact of the scenes.

Overall, the first episode of Steins;Gate is a promising start to a thrilling science-fiction series. The characters are complex and well-developed, the animation is stunning, and the storyline is layered and thought-provoking. It's a show that presents intriguing questions about the nature of time and the consequences of messing with it, while also exploring the strengths and flaws of human relationships. Viewers are sure to be drawn into the story and eager to see what happens next.

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  • First Aired
    April 6, 2011
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    24 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (1,694)