If you’re here, it means you’re ready to time travel — but without getting lost in all the alternate endings. This guide breaks it down step-by-step, no content policing, no confusion. Just the best way to experience the timeline madness.
Stop telling people to skip stuff. The journey is part of the experience — even the weird OVAs. Steins;Gate is emotional, mind-bending, and more rewarding when you follow the whole path.
| Title | Type | Episodes | Canon? | Where to Watch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steins;Gate (2011) | TV Series | Ep. 1–22 | ✓ Canon | Crunchyroll, Hulu — or Zoro.to | |
| Steins;Gate Episode 23 β (Beta) | Special (Alt Ep. 23) | 1 ep | ✓ Canon (leads into 0) | Crunchyroll — or 9anime | |
| Steins;Gate 0 | TV Series | Ep. 1–23 | ✓ Canon | Crunchyroll, Hulu — or AnimePahe | |
| Steins;Gate 0 OVA – Bittersweet Intermedio | OVA | 1 ep | ~ Bonus Epilogue | Blu-ray — or Nyaa.si | |
| Steins;Gate (2011) | TV Series | Ep. 23–24 | ✓ Canon (true ending path) | Crunchyroll | |
| Egoistic Poriomania | OVA | 1 ep | ~ Slice-of-life bonus | Crunchyroll — or Animixplay | |
| Steins;Gate: Load Region of Déjà Vu | Movie | Watch last | ✓ Canon continuation | Crunchyroll — or Gogoanime |
| Content | When to Watch | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Original Series (2011) | Start to Ep. 22 | Sets the world, timelines, and characters |
| Ep. 23 Beta | Alternate timeline divergence | Crucial for Steins;Gate 0 |
| Steins;Gate 0 | Full series post Ep. 23β | Timeline where Okabe fails |
| Bittersweet Intermedio | After 0 ends | Emotional closure |
| Back to OG Ep. 23–24 | True timeline restoration | Leads to the real ending |
| Egoistic Poriomania | Optional | Just for fun and bonding |
| Movie | Final piece | Time loop closure, emotional payoff |
Is Steins;Gate 0 a sequel?
Not exactly — it’s a mid-timeline prequel from a “what-if Okabe failed” perspective.
Do I watch Episode 23 twice?
Kind of. The original Ep. 23 leads to the true ending, but 23β leads into 0. Watch both — they’re different.
Is the movie canon?
Yes. It wraps up the final events of the true timeline.