Ep 1. Missing Link of the Annihilator -Absolute Zero-
- TV14
- April 11, 2018
- 23 min
In the season 2 premiere of Steins;Gate, titled "Missing Link of the Annihilator -Absolute Zero-," viewers are reintroduced to the eccentric and intelligent protagonist, Okabe Rintaro. The episode opens with Okabe experiencing a vivid dream of the past, where he recalls the events that led to the creation of the time leap machine and D-mail, two important inventions that caused both chaos and progress in his life and the world around him.
As Okabe awakens from his dream, he discovers that the time leap machine and all of his lab members are gone, leaving him alone in a bleak and deserted laboratory. Okabe realizes that he has traveled to an unknown timeline where his friends never existed, and he must find a way to set things right and return to his original worldline.
He soon discovers that the world he is in is a dystopian version of the future, where a mysterious entity known as "Kagari" is on the loose and wanted by the authorities. While Okabe initially assumes that Kagari is a new character in this timeline, he slowly realizes that she has a deep connection to his past and the events that led to the invention of time travel.
As Okabe sets out to uncover the truth behind Kagari and the missing lab members, he is reintroduced to many familiar faces from the previous season, including Kurisu Makise, Mayuri Shiina, and Suzuha Amane. However, he soon realizes that their memories have been altered and they do not remember him or their previous adventures together.
The episode is filled with intense action and intrigue, as Okabe tries to navigate this new world and uncover the truth behind Kagari's true identity. As he struggles to piece together the missing links of his past, he is faced with difficult decisions and obstacles that could alter the course of history forever.
Overall, this season 2 premiere episode of Steins;Gate offers a thrilling and engaging storyline that is sure to captivate fans of the series. With its complex plot twists and well-developed characters, it sets the stage for an exciting and thought-provoking season ahead.