Steins;Gate 0 (2018)
A haunted scientist confronts grief, artificial intelligence, and the crushing weight of timelines he could not change.
Steins;Gate 0 - Series Information
- Original Title: シュタインズ・ゲート ゼロ
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Animation, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 23 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 23
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 12, 2018 (United States - TV-14), April 12, 2018 (Canada - 18+), April 12, 2018 (United Kingdom - 12), April 12, 2018 (Germany - 12), April 12, 2018 (Brazil - 14), April 12, 2018 (Mexico - C), April 12, 2018 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: Steins;Gate Zero (US), シュタインズ・ゲートゼロ (JP), Врата Штейна: Ноль (RU), STEINS GATE ZERO (FR)
- Production Companies: Nitroplus, White Fox
- Production Countries: Japan
Steins;Gate 0 - Plot
Eccentric Rintaro falls into a depression after failing to save Kurisu, but then a neuroscientist offers him the chance to interact with an AI copy.
Steins;Gate 0 - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the emotional stakes of this gripping sci-fi sequel:
Steins;Gate 0 - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Mamoru Miyano
- Sayuri Yahagi
- Asami Imai
- Kana Hanazawa
- Tomokazu Seki
- Yukari Tamura
- Haruko Momoi
- Yu Kobayashi
- Megumi Han
- Yoji Ueda
Writers
- Jukki Hanada
- Toru Yasumoto
Executive Producers
- Daiji Horiuchi
- Masahide Tsuji
- Chiyomaru Shikura
- Gen Fukunaga
- Naoji Hounokidani
Steins;Gate 0 - FAQs
What is Steins;Gate 0 about?
Steins;Gate 0 follows a broken Rintaro Okabe who has abandoned time travel after failing to save Kurisu Makise. When a neuroscientist introduces him to Amadeus, an AI built from Kurisu's memories, Okabe is drawn back into a dangerous web of alternate timelines, secret organizations, and desperate choices.
Do you need to watch Steins;Gate before Steins;Gate 0?
Yes, absolutely. Steins;Gate 0 is a direct sequel set in an alternate timeline branching from the original series' bad ending. Without knowledge of the characters, time travel mechanics, and emotional stakes established in Steins;Gate (2011), the story of Steins;Gate 0 will be difficult to follow or appreciate.
Is Steins;Gate 0 worth watching for fans?
For fans of the original Steins;Gate, it is widely considered a rewarding watch. It deepens the lore, explores Okabe's trauma with emotional intensity, and fills in critical backstory for the original series' finale. Critics and audiences praise its character-driven drama, though some find its pacing slower than its predecessor.
Who are the main actors in Steins;Gate 0?
The principal voice cast includes Mamoru Miyano as Rintaro Okabe, Sayuri Yahagi as Maho Hiyajo, Asami Imai as Kurisu Makise, Kana Hanazawa as Mayuri Shiina, Tomokazu Seki as Itaru Hashida, Yukari Tamura as Suzuha Amane, Haruko Momoi as Faris Nyan-Nyan, Yu Kobayashi as Luka Urushibara, Megumi Han as Kagari Shiina, and Yoji Ueda as Alexis Leskinen.
Is Steins;Gate 0 based on a true story?
No, Steins;Gate 0 is not based on a true story. It is adapted from the visual novel Steins;Gate 0 developed by Nitroplus and 5pb., which itself is a sequel to the original Steins;Gate visual novel. The story is a work of science fiction involving time travel, artificial intelligence, and alternate timelines.
How many episodes does Steins;Gate 0 have?
Steins;Gate 0 consists of 23 episodes across one season, which aired from April to September 2018. The series also includes one special episode. Each episode runs approximately 23 minutes, making the full season a concise but emotionally dense viewing experience for fans of the franchise.
When did Steins;Gate 0 first air?
Steins;Gate 0 first aired on April 12, 2018, on Tokyo MX in Japan. The series concluded its run in September 2018. It was rated TV-14 in the United States and received simultaneous international availability through streaming platforms, making it accessible to global audiences shortly after its Japanese broadcast premiere.
What is the content rating for Steins;Gate 0?
Steins;Gate 0 is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains themes of psychological trauma, violence, and complex moral dilemmas. International ratings include 18+ in Canada, 12 in the United Kingdom and Germany, and 14 in Brazil.
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