Steins;Gate 0: Kesshou Takei no Valentine - Bittersweet Intermedio

This is just a filler episode that chronologically takes place in the middle of Steins;Gate 0 but is technically the last episode of the series. It's a light-hearted episode about Valentine's Day. You get to see some funny moments and see Faris get overworked for the first time. Watch it to see the characters be happy and enjoy Valentine's Day. However, since it fits chronologically within Steins;Gate 0, don't expect Okabe to be Kyoma. It's mainly about the interactions with all the other characters, providing more Steins;Gate content.

Overall: 9/10. Honestly, probably more like a 7, but since it's part of a great series, I rate ... it higher.

I'll keep this review decently short and to the point since after all, this is a one off non-canon OVA.

Story: First off, don't go into this expecting any furthering the plot of Steins;Gate 0. This OVA is nothing more than a short, sweet just for fun episode.
The entire gist of it is more or less all the girls of the series making chocolates for Valentine's Day. With a sprinkle in of the friendship between Maho and Makise. It's nothing elaborate or profound in any way, so bear that in mind and don't take this too seriously.

Characters: Nothing really to say here, ... we just have a majority of the characters returning for the non-depressing shenanigans the cast we've come to enjoy (for the most part).


Sound: Still great; uses the ost from the anime/VN, which I find to be a supremely well put together.

Animation/art: Again, basically the same minus the jank looking CG we got with that helicopter from the full length series.


In conclusion, this ova just like the one from original S;G is nothing more than a short sweet addition. Also, the post scene credits is a decently big "oof".

This is technically the last episode of Steins;Gate 0; but actually happens somewhere in the middle of the series. It is worthless to watch. I mean the story isn't bad, and if you need every bit of content you can get from the Steins;Gate characters, sure, give it a watch. But what annoys me is that the red head girl is one of the main focuses in this episode, but after having finished Steins;Gate 0, I don't care for her or like her at all, so I don't want to see more content about her. It also felt like she was being very out of ... character in this episode.

If you are wondering if you should watch this, I would watch it after finishing Steins;Gate 0 and before watching the other specials, but make sure you watch the other special. Just speed through this if you need to.