How to Watch Steins;Gate in Order (Watch Order & Release Order Guide)
Complete Steins;Gate Watch Order Guide
Steins;Gate is a seminal masterpiece of science fiction anime, renowned for its intricate approach to time travel and character-driven storytelling. Navigating its timeline requires precision to fully appreciate the emotional gravity of Okabe Rintarou's journey. This guide provides the definitive sequence to experience the core narrative of the franchise.
1. Recommended Main Narrative Order
To experience the main narrative in its optimal order, follow these steps: 1. Begin with 'Steins;Gate' (2011), watching episodes 1 through 22. 2. For the optimal transition to the 'Steins;Gate 0' arc, stop after episode 22 and watch 'Steins;Gate: Kyoukaimenjou no Missing Link - Divide By Zero'. This OVA serves as the canonical alternative to the original episode 23. 3. Proceed to 'Steins;Gate 0' (2018) to follow the narrative path established by the OVA. 4. Once the main series and 'Steins;Gate 0' are complete, conclude the experience with the feature film 'Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu' (2013), which serves as an epilogue to the original series' timeline.
💡 Essential Viewing & Chronology Note for Steins;Gate
The viewing order of Steins;Gate is contingent upon a critical branch point in the narrative. While the original 2011 series serves as the foundational entry, the transition into 'Steins;Gate 0' requires viewers to swap the original Episode 23 for the 'Divide By Zero' OVA. This specific substitution is essential as it shifts the perspective to the alternate timeline that serves as the prequel/sequel bridge to the events of 'Steins;Gate 0'.
| # | Entry Title | Status | Format & Duration | Year | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steins;Gate Steins;Gate | Canon / Essential | TV (24 eps, 24 min/ep) | 2011 | Crunchyroll |
| 2 | Steins;Gate: Kyoukaimenjou no Missing Link - Divide By Zero Steins;Gate 0: 23β -Divide by Zero- | Canon / Essential | OVA (1 eps, 24 min/ep) | 2015 | Check Local Providers |
| 3 | Steins;Gate 0 Steins;Gate 0 | Canon / Essential | TV (23 eps, 24 min/ep) | 2018 | Crunchyroll |
| 4 | Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu Steins;Gate The Movie – Load Region of Déjà Vu | Canon / Essential | MOVIE (1 eps, 90 min/ep) | 2013 | Check Local Providers |
2. Optional OVAs & Side Stories
| # | Entry Title | Status | Format & Duration | Year | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steins;Gate: Oukoubakko no Poriomania Steins;Gate: Egoistic Poriomania | Side Story / Optional | OVA (1 eps, 25 min/ep) | 2012 | Check Local Providers |
| 2 | Steins;Gate: Soumei Eichi no Cognitive Computing Steins;Gate | Side Story / Optional | ONA (4 eps, 4 min/ep) | 2014 | Check Local Providers |
| 3 | Steins;Gate 0: Kesshou Takei no Valentine - Bittersweet Day Steins;Gate 0: Valentine's of Crystal Polymorphism -Bittersweet Intermedio- | Side Story / Optional | OVA (1 eps, 24 min/ep) | 2018 | Crunchyroll |
Verified Sources & Data Citations
Franchise metadata and streaming availability citations verified from official database registries:
- AniList GraphQL API — ID 9253
- MyAnimeList Database — ID 9253
- Official Manga Adaptation: Read on Official Site, ComicWalker
