STORY - 9
I wanted to give it an 8.5, but let's just go with 9. I could give it a 10, but something is holding me back. Steins; Gate started off very slowly. It's hard to understand anything on the first episode, and the story takes a very slow turn , i almost giving up watching but until the 7/8 episode, it starts to get a little bit interesting. The real excitement starts from episode 12 and i couldn't stop watching after that. I got slightly relieved i didn't drop it. Others enjoy the half first episodes, but maybe the way the story goes on and the humour aren't my cup of tea. The 13-24 eps are really the ones that contribute the 9 score the most. Other than the criticism about the slow first half, the others are amazing.
ART - 9
I usually do not pay much attention to the art , but since i wasn't very enjoying the first half series (sorry i keep repeating this) , i take a good look at it anyway. there's nothing special about the art, but it's good. I love the details on the future gadgets, the computers, even the writing on the whiteboard is neat. There's no wow factor to it but overall, i have no problem with it.
SOUND - 10
There's not much to talk about . The voice actors did a very good job, even the ost are beautiful.
CHARACTERS - 10
I really like the characters especially Okabe Rintarou. I love the fact that he is a mad scientist instead of a very cool one. He was indeed mad at the beginning but he slowly showed his serious side and his empathy. Ruka Urushibara's gender as a guy is not a surprise since it is very common for a guy to look like a girl in an anime, but it's hard to keep reminding myself he is not what he looks like. I just wish they would show who Daru's future wife is but other than that, the characters are good and together, they created such a good story.
ENJOYMENT - 9
i could give it a 10 if it's not because of the first half series . but mostly, i truly enjoyed it. i love the plot twists and the quotes. There might be a lot to take in to some people, like myself, i couldn't understand it just by watching that i had to do research and read discussions about what's really happening. But the fact that it's a little complicated is what amaze me. How did the creator came up with this brilliant story line and concept in the first place ?
Overall, i would give it a 9. I love the ending and it couldn't have ended any better.
"Everyone gets help from someone else at some points in their lives , so someday you should help someone too" - Amane Suzuha
"I've only lived 18 years, but i don't want to change any of them, they're all parts of my life, even the failures." - Makise Kurisu.
"No one knows what the future holds, that's why the possibility is infinite" - Okabe Rintarou
