I just watched steins gate…

I like to think of myself of somewhat of an anime connoisseur. I basically completely stopped watching anything besides anime when it comes to fiction TV.

I have what I like to think of a pretty impressive anime list that I have completed and rated individually. Steins gate is an anime that I’ve slept on for a long time, I’ve heard many people talk about it and I always somewhat shrugged it off. I binged it in about 2 days and all I can say is how masterfully done it was from start to finish. Everything from the characters, the writing the actual story itself. It feels so organic and for the first time in what feels like a long time I had pits in my stomach during certain scenes, butterflies in others. The kind of feelings I had when I was 12 watching sword art online for the first time.

I don’t even know what to watch next from here and was hoping you great people could help me pick my next watch! I’d be happy to put my list in the comments so you can kind of get a hold of what I’m into and what I’m not.

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Tracker_Nivrig2026-01-25 10:01

Since you already have an extensive list you've probably already watched but Monster is really good if you like slow burn shows.

Kttopsy2026-01-25 22:25

Yes, monster was somewhat of a gateway show that opened my eyes to this genre

Old-Frosting57982026-01-25 10:09

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Consistent_Case13222026-01-25 10:26

How is this related to this post or Steins;Gate?

potatotaxi2026-01-25 10:10

Now read the whole science adventure series starting with Chaos;Head so you have an excuse to experience Steins;Gate again in a different medium. The VN for Steins;Gate is so great.

Primary-Paint-17162026-01-25 14:19

just don't watch chaos;head or the other sci;adv adaptations. they're... rough, to put it kindly.

potatotaxi2026-01-25 15:25

I wholeheartedly agree, I heard robotics;notes was okay though.

DJKokaKola2026-01-25 17:11

Occultic nine wasn't bad as a show, though!

Primary-Paint-17162026-01-26 00:23

It had a HUMONGOUS normie filter at the start though. LOL

Ekyou2026-01-26 02:53

Occultic;Nine felt to me like the show was playing at 2x speed the whole time. Everyone has to talk so fast to fit in all the exposition, it’s ridiculous. It’s not a bad adaptation though- I definitely preferred reading the Light Novels, but they’ll probably never be finished, so what can you do.

DJKokaKola2026-01-26 03:01

That's totally fair. It definitely moves way too fast, but compared to chaos;head it was a masterpiece haha

Maximilian_Sinigr2026-01-25 10:12

In case you missed on any of these shows, watch Re:Zero and Monster.

andrewapicture2026-01-25 15:10

Seconding Monster and will throw in Pluto.

Kttopsy2026-01-25 22:27

Have been hoping to get to rezero and pluto eventually! It’s definitely on my watchlist

one_peace_fan2026-01-27 02:13

Re:zero definitely has that same pit in the stomach feel as Stein's Gate. It's that feeling when you realize what will happen if the character doesn't find a way out of the time loop and you can't see a way they could possibly resolve it. Re:zero takes that to another level.

wobblyhamster2026-01-26 23:11

I love Stein;Gate and ReZero but hate Monster and Pluto.. I just don’t understand the appeal of Naoki Urasawa. Sure the themes are dark but they didn’t feel very coherent and at times felt like a desperate attempt at being deep or thought-provoking.

Kombushishi2026-01-25 10:21

Are you familiar with the director Hiroshi Hamasaki and his other works?
They are different than Steins Gate for sure, but his style and pacing as a director are there.

Bright distorted White Light and the Sound of Cicadas. I love the mood he creates.

Texhnolyze

Shigurui

Terraformars(season 1)

Orange

Odd-Peace-1272026-01-25 10:41

Indeed only season 1 of Terraformars. Season 2 for me doesn't even exist.

Kombushishi2026-01-25 19:50

I sadly agree!

staffito2026-01-25 12:51

Texhnolyze, Lain and Haibane Renmei are a holy trifecta <3

PARZIWAL12026-01-25 15:47

Ergo Proxy :(

staffito2026-01-25 16:10

Also <3. I mention those 3 because of ABe

No_Durian_69872026-01-25 19:48

Today I learned that Texhnolyze and Steins;Gate had the same director

Kttopsy2026-01-25 22:05

Texhnolyze has been one on my radar too but I haven’t gotten to it. Didn’t know it was the same author!

Kombushishi2026-01-26 06:57

It’s one of my favorite anime! It’s a slow burn, but the journey is worth it, no other show like it.

Odd-Peace-1272026-01-25 10:31

Astra Lost in Space
Uchuu Kyoudai
Sakamichi no Apollon
Nodame Cantabile
Planetes
Shadows House
No Guns Life
Casshern Sins
Hajime no Ippo
Megalo Box
Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi
Hakumei to Mikochi (loved it)

Lodju2026-01-25 10:35

Did you also watch Steins;Gate 0?

If you didn't you maybe should.

Also watch Stein;Gate episode 23 (β) before it since it sets you up for that.

Sanzen21122026-01-25 10:45

This was my question as well, and also be prepared for the sads because this timeline is the worst

Rolphcopter12026-01-25 19:35

As a longtime fan of Steins;Gate, I have to say that the anime adaption of S;G 0 doesn't do the VN justice. I was honestly disappointed, since they adapted the original VN so well...

katsucats2026-01-26 05:16

Have never read the VNs, but as an absolute fan of Steins;Gate and science fiction, Steins;Gate 0 was a letdown. Too many plot holes, and when you let the narrative of little girls leading rebel factions in a typical anime style, it gets kind of lame.

I also suggest skipping the OVA. It completely crushes a certain progression that you feel at the end of the first season. It ended exactly where it should, in my opinion.

Rolphcopter12026-01-27 12:30

Yep, that was my gripe with 0 as well. The original felt more "grounded" and seemed to have taken everything into account. IIRC, a certain girl somehow takes down a squad of armed elite soldiers in 0. That's where I was wondering if I was watching a shounen lol. It's been a little while, but I don't think the 0 VN was riddled with plotholes though.

While not as good as the original, I still like it enough to recommend the VN to fans of the series!

But for an anime-only, I'd honestly say their best experience would come down to skipping the 0 anime

Kttopsy2026-01-25 22:05

I did not! But I’ll definitely watch it next while it’s still fresh on my mind.

Lodju2026-01-25 22:16

The other name for Stein;Gate episode 23 (β) is Steins;Gate: Kyoukaimenjou no Missing Link - Divide By Zero

Make sure to watch it first because otherwise you will be a bit lost at the start of Steins;Gate 0.

wakkiau2026-01-26 03:03

Stein's;Gate 0 doesn't held up as well as the OG anime honestly. I remember vaguely that I dropped it around eps 12 when it was airing.

Recently rewatched OG S;G again and still quite amazed by it. Tried going to S;G 0 to keep the momentum going. And I'm amazed... That I dropped it again on the exact same episode.

Killstick2026-01-26 12:09

That's funny because I dropped SG a few times at the 3rd ep. I finally decided to push through it and binged it after ep6. I had no issues going though SG:0 the first try.

AnotherFellowMan2026-01-25 10:47

Have you seen Eve no jikan?

onzichtbaard2026-01-25 16:20

Quite underrated show, i havent heard anyone mention it in a long while

richm782026-01-25 19:30

It's on YouTube with ads.

FlySignificant27032026-01-25 11:12

Connoisseur yet you just watched steins gate?

Alt22212026-01-25 19:17

everyone has a few blind spots. lets be real: everyone has *a lot* of blind spots.

DJKokaKola2026-01-25 19:32

Sure. Not everyone boasts about how the only media they consume is anime and they're a connoisseur though. If I said "I'm a food connoisseur" and I'd only ever eaten daal or paella, I'd be laughed at. Likewise, if you'd never eaten universally recognized "great foods" or learned what makes a simple French omelette good, people might question your credentials. A film critic who has never seen Kurosawa or Coppola might have their credentials questioned, you feel me?

I've been in the space since I could barely read and I watched the shitty 4kids dubs of the original Pokemon series. I know there are plenty of shows I "should" watch that I haven't. Never seen gintama. Never got into bleach. Haven't seen berserk. I know a shitton of shows, I keep up in the space, but I just never watched those shows. I would not ever label myself a connoisseur of anime. I know what types of shows I like, and I generally stick to those. People are meeting this guy where he is, but forgive us for dunking a little bit when someone's ego grows a bit larger than warranted, if for nothing else than the fact of "what the hell are we supposed to recommend to the connoisseur who hasn't seen one of the most acclaimed shows of the past 20 years"?

intomordor2026-01-25 20:19

You’ve become a meme homie. Go outside and get some air/perspective

ThousandYearOldLoli2026-01-28 13:18

> I'd only ever eaten daal or paella, I'd be laughed at. Likewise, if you'd never eaten universally recognized "great foods" or learned what makes a simple French omelette good, people might question your credentials

Sure but that's not what he said. To use your analogy it's like being a food connoisseur yet never having had Foie Gras. He didn't have one particular thing that happened to be famous and good, that's not the same as otherwise having only had a few limited things.

jaeun872026-01-25 19:21

I watch a lot (last 25 years) and I still wouldn’t label myself a “coinnoisseur” lol

Kttopsy2026-01-25 22:08

I have about 80 watched anime’s. I’m also a business owner with other hobbies besides anime. I’m sorry I’m not able to binge a new show once a week. And if you read my post I said “somewhat” of a connoisseur. There’s still many shows I’d like to get to and with time I will. I’m sure I’ve watched many that you have never and vice versa. Such is life.

FlySignificant27032026-01-27 11:32

Oh so a 2020 enjoyer that makes sense

Citrus-Red2026-01-25 11:31

Do you have a “My Anime List”we can check?
I recommend Gundam 79 and Ashita No Jo

witherx82026-01-25 11:53

[ ] Vinland Saga
[ ] Konosuba
[ 6] Kaiju no 8
[ 8] Heavenly Delusion
[ 5] To you Eternity (the little white ball)
[ ] 86
[ ] Cells at work: code black
[ 5] Golden kumay
[ ] Tanya forces of evil
[ 2] Fullmetal alchemist Brotherhood
[ 4] Attack of titan
[ 9] Parasyte
[ ] Erazed
[ 11] My hero acadima
[ 6] Psycho pass
[ 1] Haikuu
[ ] Food wars
[ 3] Steins gate
[ ] Mob pyscho
[ 12] One punch man
Delicious in the dungeon

My Favourite animes. There is an order just look for the numbers ignore the gaps

AdjustDeezNutz2026-01-25 11:59

Planetes is pretty good.

MonkMew2026-01-25 12:02

lol

iCrono2026-01-25 12:53

It’s an excellent anime and visual novel - definitely requires some media literacy to enjoy it

_deadener2026-01-25 13:33

Steins;gate is exceptional. I believe it feels so grounded as parts were based off real life events. (Look up John titor)

One that i also really liked, but not for the same reasons was robotic;notes. I don't see it mentioned at all on the subs, but you might also enjoy it?

JohnTitor2552026-01-28 02:46

You summoned me?

_deadener2026-01-28 05:48

You're summoned by saying "look up" then your name?
Handy piece of information to have.
Thanks.

Scoot8922026-01-25 14:13

There’s an episode 25 you can watch on YouTube. Then episode 23b, then watch steins gate 0. I just watched steins gate and on episode 10 of 0. I fully agree with you. I was pleasantly surprised to have gut punch emotions rivaling those I felt watching Reze Arc

SpeakerOfDeath2026-01-25 14:51

Robotics; Notes also an underrated anime.

ISKIJN2026-01-25 15:07

Steins;Gate is my favourite anime, it's hard to find series that are as intense. My recommendation, if you haven't watched it is:

3-gatsu no Lion (March comes in like a Lion). It has nothing to do with Steins;Gate, it's a series about a boy who plays shogi, by watching just 3 episodes you'll know if it's for you.

PartTimeFabulous2026-01-25 15:07

Summertime Render feels like a good one to watch after Steins;Gate

Alt22212026-01-25 19:19

its a massive step down, but sure.

PartTimeFabulous2026-01-25 19:43

I'd say most scifi and time travel/loop shows are from S;G

onzichtbaard2026-01-25 16:19

I wasn’t a big fan of steins gate

I felt like all the characters were annoying

Rociel2026-01-25 16:28

Here with you. There were so many annoying things about it, it completely distracted me from the plot. Only watched it till the end so I know what everyone is glazing about, but this is one of very few shows, maybe truly the only one, I do not understand how so many people can find enjoyable.

largethopiantestes2026-01-25 18:45

I thought daru was the most annoying piece of shit at the start of the series and I left the series thinking he was the GOAT. Dunno if you got around to finishing it but the characters have very good development.

onzichtbaard2026-01-25 19:59

Ye i watched all of it, i thought the ending was good but a lot of the side characters and miscellaneous things that happen throughout the show just didnt grab me

Alt22212026-01-25 19:18

its really impressive if all you have seen is shonen and romcoms. my two cents.

SailSmittler2026-01-27 08:21

Completely agree.

It was autism cranked to 11

Smokinlizardbreath2026-01-25 17:10

Play the visual novel. I don't think I sobbed that much over a game.

DJKokaKola2026-01-25 17:21

You describe yourself as a connoisseur but haven't seen one of the most widely acclaimed shows? That's going to make recommendations difficult, then, because what **have** you watched? Either way, some less commonly recommended ones that are not steins gate but may give similar vibes to it.

Lain

Haibane Renmei

Paranoia Agent

Paprika

Eden of the East

Parasyte

Monster

Ergo Proxy

Psycho-Pass

Odd taxi

If you want some absurdity that is also very good, here you go:

Gurren lagann

Kill La Kill

Redline

Eureka Seven

Baki

If you want some strange vibes at times but just some quality show overall (you'll probably be pretty opinionated on some of these, either positively or negatively):

Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi

Megalobox

The Fire Hunter

Witch Hunter Robin

Alt22212026-01-25 19:20

in 2026 being a connoisseur means youve seen Naruto AND Bleach. daaaaaaaaaaaaam.

Sour_Kabos2026-01-28 14:24

+1 for odd taxi. Lots on that list are good but odd taxi was exceptional.

IcyExclusion2026-01-25 19:10

If you haven’t watched Steins;Gate 0 then watch it. Or better yet - play the Steins;Gate 0 visual novel THEN watch Steins;Gate 0 anime. Not everyone knows that the S;G 0 anime is the final branch that Rintaro takes after all of the branch endings in the visual novel, which playing explains how incredibly baller (and painful) Okabe’s journey took to find the path towards the Steins Gate world line. Won’t say anymore for spoilers.

If you’ve finished the S;G 0 then hear me out I’m going to give an unusual sounding recommendation for your next watch. The anime that gives me the closest “feeling” to S;G series is the Rascal Does Not Dream series, starting with Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai.

Why? First set aside the title, it’s a mature story and not some ecchi fan service thing that it sounds like.

The Rascal Does Not Dream series follows Sakuta Azusagawa as he becomes entangled in repeated cases of “Adolescence Syndrome”, reality-warping phenomena that manifest from people’s emotional stress, identity conflicts, and social pressure. Across the story he helps multiple girls and friends resolve these crises, while his relationship with Mai Sakurajima becomes the stable core, and the series gradually expands from small, personal oddities into higher-stakes, time and memory-bending arcs that force hard choices about sacrifice, responsibility, and who gets to be saved.

*Thematic similarities with Steins;Gate*

Reality breaks in personal ways: both use “science fiction” mechanisms (like the time loops and divergence in Steins;Gate).

Intimate stakes drive the plot: world scale consequences exist, but the emotional centre is protecting specific people and preserving relationships.

Causality as emotional labour: both make the protagonist repeatedly confront consequences, take responsibility, and choose uncomfortable action over passive wishing.

Memory, recognition, and identity: each story treats being seen, remembered, and believed as core to personhood, and uses disappearing, timeline shifts, or altered social reality to test that.

Romance as an anchor: even when reality gets weird, the main couple stays steady. They trust each other and talk things through, so the drama comes from the supernatural problems, not constant misunderstandings between them. Nothing will convince me that Kurisu is not the best supporting character & LI of all time. But Mai from Rascal gives her a real run for her money.

I totally binged Rascal Does Not Dream series in about 2 days also.

Alt22212026-01-25 19:15

from the new world

red data girl

darker than black

gundam 00

gunbuster

Midnight Eye Goku

8th MS Team

Cross Ange

The Irregular at Magic High

hawjfisherman2026-01-25 19:30

It was so dumb I tried to like it but it sucks

FortSwChris2026-01-25 19:38

I haven't seen anybody mention Sonny Boy. Also a very good anime that you've probably never heard of

Zolaah2026-01-25 20:38

I love the ending of Sonny Boy

Trineki2026-01-25 20:35

I watched like 3-4 episodes yesterday and got confused so jumped to a different show. I take it I need to stick with it? Or maybe be in the right mood. I always get confused with this timeline stuff, but I hear great things about steins Gate. But good lord I could hardly figure out what was going on and it just seemed chaotic. But I'm guessing it comes together later?

Tnwagn2026-01-25 20:39

Yes, just keep watching.

Kttopsy2026-01-25 22:03

Yes, I was super confused first 10 episodes and was starting to get frustrated with the main character as to why he was keeping it to himself. But everything comes together and starts to make sense as you watch.

Zolaah2026-01-25 20:37

Ping pong, FLCL (fooly cooly)

Tnwagn2026-01-25 20:41

You're absolutely right, Steins Gate was great. But dont limit yourself to just watching anime. Therenare incredible stories and worlds in all forms of media from all over the world, to pigeon hole yourself to a single style of storytelling is really robbing yourself of a much more rich life.

Kttopsy2026-01-25 22:04

I’ve definitely in my whole life until now watched lots of none anime films and tv shows but nothing scratches the itch for me anymore besides a few older tv shows. I’m sure I’ll come back to it but for the last couple years it’s been strictly anime for me.

Illustrious_Arm_7322026-01-26 02:26

I don't get how or why people can get aggressive or hypercritical of somebody here, aren't we all anime lovers? Anyway where's your list? Don't know what to advice without it

AppleDemolisher562026-01-26 06:18

You should play the visual novel

lopaaao112026-01-26 07:45

I had trouble getting into this at first because the color and vibe were quite dark. I wasn't in the mood for something like that that time. But I'm glad I continued. Though, I haven't watched the 2nd season yet. I thought the first one was done and the story had already ended. Should I watch the next one? I'm afraid it could ruin my love for steins gate because my standard got high after the first season should i ever be disappointed by second.

Narrow-Grape57882026-01-26 08:07

I heard there was SG reboot??? Is it true?

_Pyxyty2026-01-26 09:50

>I’ve slept on for a long time, I’ve heard many people talk about it and I always somewhat shrugged it off.

If I had a buck for every person who's said this about a popular anime in this sub then turned out to enjoy it, I'd be... well not "rich" rich but definitely richer than I am now.

Cieleux2026-01-26 12:20

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. Don’t let the synopsis or concept focus of heliocentrism dissuade you. Its a great show grounded in realism that is very raw and kind of beautiful. I just recently watched this off of penguinz0’s recommendation and I finished in a day and a half. Very unique and engaging watch. Only Vinland Saga is really comparable in a sense.

EmilDesu2026-01-26 12:39

Now read the VN

cubonesandwich2026-01-26 17:01

Many people watched steins;gate in release order, but I followed someone’s recommended watch order and was absolutely blown away by my, Hououin Kyouma’s, excellence. Summer-time rendering is similar but nothing compared to S;G.

Someone mentioned “Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Senpai” and even though it’s not on the same wavelength, it’s in the same room. Just sitting in the corner. “Rascal” is a great anime though!

pranthlar2026-01-26 20:12

I freaking love steins gate. One of my all time favorites

SailSmittler2026-01-27 08:18

I've tried to watch Stein's gate twice and i just cannot get into it at all

betelgeuse7442026-01-27 11:49

I slept on Steins gate for 6 years, and after I watched it, i was like..yeah this is THAT anime this is THAT show this is THE show this is STEINS GATE .
Its cooking its him its her its the shit

CRIMS0N-ED2026-01-27 22:05

Did the same thing having watched it again two days ago since the first time I did more than a decade ago, it slaps so hard, getting ready to watch 0 for the first time too.

ThousandYearOldLoli2026-01-28 13:16

>pretty impressive anime list that I have completed

Out of curiosity, how many?

Edit: Nevermind, stumbled upont he answer in another comment. 80 isn't exactly a lot, but eh, not like it matters. Steins Gate is a great anime. Hope you keep enjoying yourself in the medium!

Sour_Kabos2026-01-28 14:21

Madoka magica and made in abyss come to mind.