Steins;Gate Episode 22: Being Meltdown

gorlock332

6 mo

Great episode! It did feel a little dragged out towards the end, but Okabe and Kurisu's awkward interactions felt refreshing. After all the trauma, he still can't catch a break though. The story seems to be reaching a flatline now too.

eatingsocks

6 mo

A very "finale-like" episode. Yet it feels like the story is still incomplete! Even though most of the central conflict and complicated time travel has been resolved (i.e. world line and microwave phone) something feels largely missing within the story.

mustardsprinkles

6 mo

The primary focus of this episode was Makise, which felt fitting with the previous cliffhanger and the importance of her relationship with Okarin. Her presence was extremely grounding during every time leap, so much so that their relationship is easily the most significant to the plot. Finally clarifying it before the finale and her leaving feels bittersweet.