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I checked this anime out because it (1) reminded me of Black Butler and (2) the VA's, especially Yuki Kaji. Brief appearances by Hiroshi Kamiya and Daisuke Ono (faves of mine).

The story has a simple pattern to follow, each servamp representing 7 sins and all that. It's not overly complicated. I think it's primarily meant to be a fun anime. It DOES attempt to get "deep" and I don't see anything wrong with that. Most people won't considered it properly executed, and if I was completely unbiased, I would agree.

Given how it only received 12 episodes, it's understandably a RUSHED anime. Friendships build ... pretty fast by the 3rd episode, and they don't stand if you give it too much thought. The ending will undoubtedly disappoint many. I was (VERY), BUT I plan to check out the manga and hope there's something different, deeper, and overall better.

However, I watch things primarily for the CHARACTERS and their interactions with each other. So, I found this anime VERY enjoyable mostly because I invest primarily on characters just a little bit more than plot execution. I loved the servamps and how we were able to learn a lot about at least 3 of them. Some of the Eves hint at deeper backstories, but, again, 12 episodes isn't enough to expand. I hope the manga goes further.

Might come down to personal tasted, but my #1 problem is Mahiru. Yes, yes, he's a basic protagonist, the Every Man here... but he's so ANNOYING at times. And the lines he repeats, while they ARE his way of life... still ANNOYING to hear every episode. I only tolerate him because he's nothing without Kuro.

Anyway, I enjoyed it overall. As of writing this review (Jan. 12, 2017) I heard the manga author is ill, so the manga will go into hiatus. I hope she recovers soon.

I've just watched episodes 20-22 as of writing this post. My tears have mostly dried now, and I thought I'd try writing my first review here on MAL on an anime that has really taken me on an emotional roller coaster ride.

I often just assume time-travel stories are going to be complicated. Like... I'll have to keep track of differences after a character has traveled and changed something. So when I first heard of Steins;Gate, I misjudged it as a serious anime, something that would take a lot of work to watch.

I was wrong.

First drawn to it because of the seiyuus, I gave this anime ... a shot.

The pacing is great---not too fast or rushed for a majority of the episodes. We receive information like backstory and some explanations in a timely manner---no large info-dumps.

Some of the relationships are established ahead of time, but we're given plenty of time to develop favorites... time to actually care about this characters. There are some really moving moments in this show. Prepare to have your eyes at least water up.

The characters are fantastic, although only a couple of them are explored thoroughly. The character we learn the least about is Daru, which isn't a loss, but still noteworthy... as nothing works without him.


There's a moment when a key bit of information is glossed over by the person this key bit of info GREATLY affects. I mean, she finds out anyway, but I would've preferred that she not have remembered for that brief second and then forget completely.

Anyway, this review really has nothing new to add. I understand why this show is so loved and considered a masterpiece. I've watched in time for Steins;Gate 0, however well that will turn out. I hope it doesn't disappoint, because Steins;Gate was an incredible show.