Main story. TV series released in 2011, 24 episodes.
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Steins;Gate Watch Order - Complete Guide 2026
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The complete Steins;Gate watch order for the time travel thriller. Learn how to watch the original, movie, and Steins;Gate 0.
47+Episodes
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How do I watch Steins;Gate in order?
Watch Steins;Gate (シュタインズ・ゲート) in release order, starting with Steins;Gate (2011, 24 episodes) and finishing with Steins;Gate 0 (2018). This guide covers 4 entries — 2 essential to the main story and 2 optional side stories, spin-offs or recaps — released across 2011 to 2018. By format that is 2 TV series, 1 OVA and 1 film, 47 episodes in all, roughly 25 hours of viewing. The essential run is Steins;Gate and Steins;Gate 0. It is a moderate watch order: a handful of entries can be taken out of sequence or skipped. The numbered list underneath is the short version; the timeline after it gives every entry its year, episode count, essential-or-optional status and the notes that explain why. If you are working outwards from here, our Code Geass watch order covers the neighbouring franchises.
- Steins;Gate (24 episodes)
- Steins;Gate OVA (Optional)
- Steins;Gate: Load Region of Déjà Vu (Optional)
- Steins;Gate 0 (23 episodes)
Complete Steins;Gate Watch Order
Follow this order for the best viewing experience. Entries marked as "Essential" are required for the main story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steins;Gate 0?
S;G 0 shows the timeline where Okabe gave up, filling in what happened before the true ending.
Is the Steins;Gate movie canon?
Déjà Vu is considered semi-canon. It's a nice epilogue but not essential.
Should I watch Steins;Gate 0 after the original?
Yes, watch the original first. S;G 0 is best understood after episode 23β version.
Is Steins;Gate slow at first?
The first 12 episodes are slower setup. Most viewers find the payoff worth it.
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