Anime 11577 Steins Gate Movie Fuka Ryouiki No D%c3%a9j%c3%a0 Vu Reviews Filter Check 1

*Minor spoilers ahead*

How does one continue a story that has already wrapped up perfectly? The announcement of a Steins;Gate sequel film was inevitably met by both caution and anticipation. Like the concept of travelling backwards in time, Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu is a paradox. It does not need to exist, and yet it still has every right to.

It could have been an ordinary piece of fanservice, a throwaway story, and some would have been perfectly content with that. It could have been a forgettable prequel or even a retelling of the TV series' story. There were so many options available that you can't ... help but wonder, why on Earth did they choose to make a direct sequel of all things? It's almost as if they were asking, begging for a disaster.

The end result has proven to be anything but a disaster. This is a continuation every bit as compelling as it is justified.

Taking place exactly one year after the events of the main series, Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu depicts a seemingly blissful world. There is no SERN, no time machines, no unavoidable deaths-- but still something is amiss. Okabe's memories are distorted. His experiences with time travel have made him an unstable entity. Perhaps it's just a fit of emotional trauma, he thinks, but his worst fears are realised when he suddenly disappears from existence, trapped between multiple World Lines. Miraculously, Kurisu manages to remember Okabe's existence through a steady case of deja vu - determined now to do everything she can to stop him from disappearing forever.

Kurisu's role as the protagonist is the film's greatest strength. While the TV series primarily focused on her intellect and relationship with Okabe, the film instead decides to show a more human side to her character. Kurisu's emotional state takes the centre stage this time, her being subjected to many of the same horrors that Okabe previously experienced. Even when it comes to the light-hearted 'moe' scenes (and there's quite a few in the beginning), Kurisu's personality remains consistent and believable. She acts flustered and embarrassed not for cheap pandering, but because she's not used to having close relationships - she's dedicated her entire life to science. The term "tsundere" does not even feel appropriate. Kurisu is simply a human being with her own flawed personality... although, to be fair, she is pretty much the modern day Einstein.

Fans of Okabe will not be disappointed either. There is plenty of the usual banter and Hououin Kyouma shenanigans within the first thirty minutes of the story. It's only after that point that Okabe actually begins to disappear, and the minutes after still occasionally see him appear. What makes Okabe stand out, however, are the moments between him and Kurisu. We see the romance explored in much greater detail than the TV series, which more or less ended it at a single kiss scene. One of the most powerful moments in the entire series (not something to be said lightly) occurs as Okabe painfully convinces Kurisu to forget him, content with disappearing in return for her safety. Without an episode number to constantly remind us that there's more story to come, there is a perpetual feeling of anxiety not knowing what might happen. What if it actually ends that way? Nothing is for certain.

Also of note is a short scene near the beginning with a drunk Kurisu teasing Okabe and rubbing against his face. I may just nominate that for the cutest moment of the year.

The rest of the cast is largely ignored, but it is mostly for the better. The side characters have never been the series' strong suit, particularly with regards to Mayuri, so scatterbrained that you would assume she has brain damage. The @channel references are also kept to a minimum this time around, although there is still plenty of the ol' Dr. Pepper advertising.

For as great as Kurisu's and Okabe's characterisation is, there are still some minor faults in the story. My main gripe is that there is a lot of build-up and yet very little climax. The entire story builds up towards something grand... and then it all ends within about five minutes of talking on a bench. Compared to the last two episodes of the main series, it all feels a bit disappointing. Perhaps it simply needed an extra ten or twenty minutes of screen-time, as the rest of the film never felt like it was being rushed. There is also a short instance of melodrama (Kurisu running and falling as she chases after Okabe) and the changes made to the sci-fi canon would have benefited from a stronger explanation, but neither of these are bothersome enough to dampen the overall experience. Just don't be expecting much realism from the science aspect - this is a story about time travel, after all.

Much like the TV series, the soundtrack of Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu is stellar all-around. The score mainly comprises of ambient sound and moody piano pieces, subtle enough to add to the atmosphere without being overbearing. In the one scene where the music is most noticeable (a piano version of the main theme playing in the background), it is genuinely emotional, never melodramatic. Kanako Ito also makes a return for the opening song of the film, effectively creating a sense of familiarity for fans of the series. Special props should also be given to Asami Imai for providing some of the strongest voice acting in years.

The visual quality is about on par with the TV series. While there is little animation and few scenes that strike the eye, it never quite feels like it needed more than that. It is consistent and plenty adequate for an animated film. My only complaint is that it lacks colour - the original Huke artwork from the visual novel was so much more interesting.

Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu is a veritable triumph. Rather than simply exist as a superfluous sequel (or worse - a bad one), it succeeds in enhancing the overall story. Kurisu is now as strong of a character as Okabe ever was. The relationship between the two has finally been explored with the attention and detail that it truly deserves. This is the definitive end to the story and it proves difficult to let go. Maybe it didn't need to exist, but I'm still glad it was made. Some things are worth waiting for.

'No one knows what the future holds. That's why its potential is infinite.' - Rintarou Okabe (from Steins;Gate)

Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu is quite simply a thrilling, romantic and beautifully heart-warming experience.


The Story: 9/10
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Under the production of White Fox, the original Steins;Gate anime made in 2011 has received it's long waited movie arrival. The original Steins;Gate anime was under high critical acclaim, and was successful in both Japan and Western countries where it was the spotlight anime for the year. And it had such a great reason to be there. It was quite simply stunning. Shortly afterwards, the special of Steins;Gate was released and ... ranked to be the highest rated special on AnimeNew. Here then, we have the next Steins;Gate addition. Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu. The actual story of this movie takes one year after the events of the anime series where Okabe has finished his assiduous, terrifying travel between world lines where he has miraculously reached the Steins;Gate world line. After a while, he starts feeling disorientated with the constant world line swapping which causes him to eventually dissolve and be forgotten from everyone's minds. Kurisu remembers him from déjà vu, and from there complications begin to arise.

The story was told in such a way that it could be said Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu could be a smaller movie version of the Steins;Gate anime. Similar to the start of the anime, Steins;Gate FRDV starts off with quite an identical kickoff, minus Kurisu dying. Then we have the meeting of the characters, all is well then next second you know it, the same intensifying thriller in Steins;Gate is met here in the movie. The overall story is quite similar to the normal Steins;Gate except shorter, and more focused on the relationship between Okabe and Kurisu and their ability to make decisions. It's good to see the rules of world lines are still intact in this movie, and they even mention it a couple of times and explain more about it (regarding Okabe's case, of course). But, you definitely need to focus in the explanations to get it. As the story progresses, it does get slightly more predictable at times but this can be dismissed quite quickly, as it is just as astonishing as if you didn't identify it. The pacing of the story, for a movie of only 90 minutes is extremely good and very little scenes were particularly rushed.

The individual elements of Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu is quite good. The Sci-Fi setting follows on from the Steins;Gate anime and the thriller and romance you find there are just as well done here. The suspense in the movie was done perfectly well timed which just accompanied well with the thriller. Romance in this movie plays quite a part in the plot/story and it's very well fleshed out. Feelings towards each other contribute to how the main protagonists make decisions and in turn helps to create the certain drama element Steins;Gate has acquired. The ending is entirely satisfying, one that will leave you with a feeling of peace and fullness in the Steins;Gate universe.

The Art: 8/10
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The art style is pretty much like the previous. The textures in the background shades were spectacularly made to attend to the main characters, whose expressions were done realistically and whose movement was fluid throughout the movie which was pleasing to the eye. This makes it it's own art style which is separate from other anime which were adapted from visual novels. The art style is very fitting for the story. The dark shades accompanied the mood in the scene very well and made the simplest streets look like the most eye-catching scenery. Background scenery was rarely ever lively, but it was this that made you feel how the characters might possibly have felt at that time. Character designs are similar to the ones met before in the anime. Each character design was different- from the plump Itaru to someone as small as Mayuri. And all were in high condition. Overall animation panels looked strikingly high in quality and led the story line very strongly.

The Sound: 8/10
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Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu has the same character voice actors as the anime, so instantly you can familiarize with them. Each voice fits the character they show and are each unique. From the 'nyaaa...' of Akiha to the 'tuuuturu...'s of Mayuri, each one was very likable in voice and performance. Background music blended in with the scenes quite well and helped to frame the certain atmosphere in the plot. Sound is a powerful tool in shaping the audiences emotions towards characters or story developments and here, it was used quite well. The opening song is worth mentioning, as the theme song performance was done by Kanako Ito- the same person who sung 'Hacking to the Gate' in the Steins;Gate anime. This is instantly recognizable in her voice, and makes her ideal to lead the anime with an opening sung by her. The ending is sung by Ayane, a change from Yui Sakakibara who sung the ending in the previous anime. This isn't much of an issue, but if you liked her you would probably feel a bit bummed. [Just one thing to note, at the moment this Steins;Gate movie does not have a dubbed. I’ll update this when I hear news of one and have confirmed it.]

The Characters: 9/10
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Character development started off with the assumption that you watched the anime and the special, as it mentions events in the two quite a couple of times. The characters were quite unique- each of them had a strength and a flaw. The supporting cast had its same use of bringing in a relaxing feeling into the movie. It's also good to know that they even have the same voice actors for the movie as they had in Steins;Gate. Though none directly contribute to the story line other than Suzuha, it was very welcome that they were shown. Each one of the supporting cast is quite likable in some way and they almost never seemed to be annoying. Their peacefulness contradicts with what the main characters are feeling, and this helped to emphasize the mood of the progressing plot. Of the supporting cast, Suzuha is the most fleshed out- mostly because it is her that actually has any major interaction to the main characters.

Mayuri's most obvious flaw has to be that she is a little blunt, but even that has strengths. Due to this, she is more open and contributes to the development of the story- power she didn't have as much in the anime- even by the random things she might say. Itaru is someone who can be said to be the 'tool' of the movie. People in the Lab give him things to do, and he does it. Otherwise he simply sits around on the seat clicking away at the computer. Okabe didn't have as much screen time as he did in the anime, and this is mostly because of the fact that he is meant to be the one saved by Kurisu. His absence in certain scenes attributed to this, and so Kurisu was able to mimic the feelings Okabe felt in the anime which, in turn connects to the viewers. Kurisu is probably the most versatile character in the movie. Her development as a person is clearly seen throughout the movie and is displayed in all the little to big choices that she makes. It's her choices and personal emotion that leads the direction of plot in the movie. She is given the most screen time and the producers have made use of this extremely effectively by making her the most pivotal character in this fragile story. Her decisions are mostly characterized by the emotion she feels in the given time and in this sense, it's very realistic.

The Enjoyment: 10/10
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Personally, this is the most enjoying movie I have ever watched. The thrill when a shiver is sent up your spine is such a surprising and addicting feeling and the romance was quite lovingly solid. Others who have watched Steins;Gate and have enjoyed it will also most likely enjoy it. I haven’t re-watched this, as I just finished watching but if you enjoy re-watching things, just go for it. Next time I do watch this though, heck, I’ll make sure to get the disk.

Overall: 9/10
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Overall, from the opening to the conclusion it's quality production. Inevitably, because this movie is only 90 minutes, it might not cover entirely everything as it achieved in the Steins;Gate anime. But for what it performed, it did an amazing job. Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu is a very memorable movie which serves to be the absolute final to the Steins;Gate franchise.

And it's a damn good one.

Now I will start off by explaining this: I watched this movie in Shinjuku one week after it came out. Being my first real anime I saw on the silver screen, plus the fact that I am a Steins;Gate fan may impair my judgement. You have been warned.

Steins;Gate:Fuka Ryouiki no Deja vu, or "The burden of Deja Vu" is the absolute ending to Steins;Gate. Need I say more? Yes? Well, let's get into the details while avoiding as many spoilers as I can.

This movie is a sequel, after the bonus episode "Oukoubakko no Poriomania", and it acts as a finale to the series, closing loop ... holes in the story that were not closed, and giving it a last bit of closure. The emotional side of the story is almost masterfully handled, with the emphasis on Okabe and Kurisu's relationship to a pinpoint degree. I will say this though: The movie does not focus on the plot nearly as much as the character reactions, which is the strong side of Steins;Gate in the anyways. Unfortunately, that is probably the most I can say without spoiling anything in the story, as this movie is very tied to the Steins;Gate mythos.

The movie is rather short, less then 2 hours if I recall correctly, and it is a entertaining watch. However, like most anime movies based on a series, it would not hold a bucket of water if you watch it separately from the tv series, or have not read the visual novel.

Last word: Watch it if you have seen Steins;Gate. If you have not seen Steins;Gate, then go watch that so you can see this movie. You will not regret it.

"BURDEN OF NOT HAVING A 100/10 RATING ACTUALLY"

The Installment of the Anime:
Although actually it is classified as a simple story about Kurisu getting worried and all about Rintaro disappearing, the story of the film is much more than just that. Due to frequent journeys across multiple World Lines (or simply timelines), which we saw as a plot revolving around D-Mails in the anime (it’s the sequel to the anime series), Rintaro lands in the “Stein’s Gate” timeline. Actually, it all begins off with having images of other timelines, when Kurisu returns from America after her studies.

Details:
Grossing about 5,28,70,917 in Indian Rupees in the very first ... week, this 90-minute film is categorized under drama, psychology, romance, and sci-fi. Don’t you think that it’s the perfect-most combination a story can ever have? And actually that proves to be somehow true. Never that I thought Steins;Gate franchise can be so top-notch ideas. These genres, along with the other many strong elements in the story, are able to make something which is going to be a breathtaking experience no matter what.

It begins at the finale of the anime series. The story isn’t all about the plot. Encompassing enhancement of Kurisu-Okabe relationships by emotional drives and filling of loop-holes left out blank by the anime, the film serves as a must-watch for almost all Steins;Gate fans.

Analysis:
Due to not explaining the real story and sticking much to the themes, this film will be average for you if you don’t have a single-byte of data about Steins;Gate franchise (game or anime or manga) in your brain. But again, being “average” is much I guess, under such conditions where plot revolves around the series itself. I mean suppose watching the DBZ: Battle of Gods film without even knowing who’s Goku or watching Harry Potter Deathly Hallows directly, without ever watching any of the previous parts! Surely not something you’ll rate even “average”!

What’s there to Seek:
Besides the common storyline which highlight the film, it est, about Okabe’s side-effects of massive time-travel; this film heavily centres around other aspects which are clearly unseen in the main plot.

In another way, the film also relies on the series and thus non-Steins;Gate fans (because everyone who knows about SteinsGate is, as sure as heck, its fan) will have another reason to watch at least the anime series to get the proper meaning of this film.

Experts say, the film “The Burden of Deja Vu” is a mirror reflection of the anime series’ narrative. How? Well basically in the original anime, Okabe was the hero and Kurisu the princess-type who needed to be rescued. But here, the roles are reversed: pretty much the perfect framework for such a film.

The Gate of Decent Concepts:
Okabe’s role has always seemed to be the physical type: time-travelling to fix things and all, while Kurisu’s is the “internal” one. But the intensities don’t differ much. Even if Kurisu is being spotted frequently as just sitting and doing nothing but thinking, she of course is a major part.

Besides an active story, and the potential to make viewers think a lot, this film also tries to blur the difference between Kurisu and Okabe as the protagonist.

Various scenes like Kurisu’s complete breakdown at not being able to remember Okabe but knowing somehow he was gone, inflict a heavy emotional damage to you.

The Conclusion:
In all, the film spans over various kilometres of adventure and scientifically-emotional drives, while also provides much food for thought. Things which bugged, at least me, like the story not having a proper climax and all Kurisu doing being attempting to save Okabe and then just giving up again and again, could also be covered. Seeing they had 90 minutes only and not 24 30-minute episodes, this seems forgivable, for they can’t show minor details and let Kurisu do everything with ease without a sense of hurry (which here seems like useless repetition).

Senkei Kousoku no Phenogram...
Aforementioned phrase is the title of the spin-off visual novel accompanying the film. Naotaka Hayashi and Kotaro Uchikoshi (Zero Escape’s writer) have collaborated on this project. This novel’s main feature is that rather than being told from the perspective of the major protagonist Okabe, this is told from the perspectives of the various lab members.

Phenogram is also the title of a new game in the Steins;Gate video game series with very smooth graphics and really very nice art.

The original Steins;Gate TV-series is without a doubt one of the greatest anime ever made, as its ratings goes to show. Given the masterpiece source material it is based on, you might reckon that it is only natural. Yet the sequel film, named Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu is completely separate from the original visual novel script, and with that in mind I went into this with a fair amount of skepticism. The mere brand label of Steins;Gate is enough to give yourself unreasonable expectations, and the last thing I wanted was to aim too high only to fall flat in the end.

Fortunately though, these ... worries were mostly for naught.

--Story--
Without a doubt, the main reason for the immense success of the original TV-series is how solid its story was all the way to the end. This time around, naturally there’s nothing close to that level in the way of mindblowingness (that’s a word, okay?) but that’s mostly to be expected given the timespan. You won’t find all that much in the way of shocking plot twists, but what little there is still feels very satisfying and, most importantly, in the spirit of the Steins;Gate universe. If you liked the original series, you’ll almost surely like the movie as well.

The story takes place in August 2011, roughly one year after the events of the TV-series. After reaching the Steins;Gate world line, the horrific journey that Okarin went through finally came to an end and a world where none of his friends had to die was found, the time leap machine and phone microwave were never invented and a future world ruled by SERN no longer seemed possible. At this point everything is playing out the way Okarin was hoping for; a normal life for him and his friends. However, before long he starts to have massive headaches and flashbacks of the past (interestingly enough they showed scenes from the side routes of the VN in them), and his existence in general starts to become unstable due to his memories from other world lines starting to overlap with the ones from the Steins;Gate world line. Gradually he starts to disappear until he eventually vanishes, and all of a sudden Kurisu finds herself in a similar position to the one Okarin was in during the hopeless incident regarding Mayuri’s fate. This is the overall premise of the story, as Kurisu has to find a way to bring Okarin back to the Steins;Gate world line for good this time around.

Or if you want the abridged version, this is basically Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu except in the sci-fi setting that is the Steins;Gate universe and that it’s the girl searching for the guy instead. Seriously, the number of similarities is actually staggering…

--Characters--
The characters consist of the same amazing lab member crew as before, complete with on-the-spot tsukkomi act, otaku culture references and crazy mad scientist acts. There isn’t really much to be said about this that doesn’t make itself evident in the original series, with one key exception, namely the substantial development in the Okarin x Kurisu coupling. If you’re a fan of either of the two of them (honestly cmon who isn’t?) you’ll have plenty to look forward to. That being said though, it’s not just fan service but actual depth given the somewhat grim premise of the story. You’ll most likely find yourself crying just as often as you’re smiling. Regardless though, no matter which, it’ll be more than satisfactory.

--Art--
The art is still as good as ever for the setting at hand. The somewhat grayscale atmosphere of the series might not be colourful but it is still very pleasing to the eyes. Personally I’m still annoyed that they never used the crazy art style of the visual novel, but for what it is, it’s still beautiful. Since there’s a lot less in the way of action though compared to the original series, you might not get its best parts quite as obviously shoved in your face but if you’re paying attention to details, you’ll find that there isn’t much to complain about.

--Sound--
Steins;Gate has always had a fantastic OST, but in Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu you won’t really notice it as much. This is not due to any drop in quality or anything however, but merely that this movie is actually pretty damn quiet. It goes with the theme and atmosphere that there shouldn’t be though, as the premise gives a lot of room for internal monologues and non-action based story telling. This movie is definitely not “epic” in any way; it’s merely a beautiful yet dramatic sci-fi mystery on the smaller scale. The soundtrack therefore serves mostly as atmospheric background music, but in that regard at least, it’s the same work of art as before. In addition, although this should go without saying for anyone who’s seen the TV-series (I.E. everyone who’s going to watch this movie I hope), the seiyuu part of the equation is just phenomenal. It’s a ridiculously clustered all-star cast who enrich the characters' personalities immensely.

--Enjoyment--
The enjoyment factor of the movie was something I found a bit peculiar to be honest. Looking at the big picture, it doesn’t actually look like much yet I found myself captivated by it for just about every second of it along the ride. The crazy mad scientist act, the deep, well-written and interesting time-travel concepts and the characters themselves are just so damn entertaining to watch no matter what they do, but with a great premise like this it’s everything a fan of the original Steins;Gate could ask for.

I wouldn’t particularly say Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu is a necessary addition to the original storyline, but if you’re a fan of the series it is definitely worth watching. Don’t go into it expecting that the original masterpiece is going to be topped in any way, however for the sake of closure it does its job flawlessly. Okarin and Kurisu make a fantastic couple, and this movie really felt like a tribute written for the two of them specifically while still maintaining the spirit of what makes the Steins;Gate franchise what it is.

--Overall--
Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu is a movie tasked with the nigh-impossible duty of continuing one of the greatest anime in history, so living up to the expectations is not exactly an easy feat, but overall I’d say it’s close enough to be a worthy successor to the series. Yes, it’s inferior, but that much everyone should be able to figure out for themselves before heading into it. What matters though is that if you’re a fan of the series, it is definitely a movie worth watching, you will not be disappointed. If you take a deep breath and try to keep those unreasonable expectations away for the 90 minutes required to get yourself through this, you’ll find yourself with a movie that will make you both laugh and cry without slouching in the objective aspects along the way either.

Is it better than the TV-series? No, of course not, that'd be ridiculous.
Is it a good movie? Certainly, try comparing it to something more reasonable and you'll see.
Is it a worthy continuation of the franchise then? Well that's the real question isn't it? In the end I'm going to say yes, but here's the thing: I think it's easier to think of Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu as a fandisc or an add-on rather than a direct sequel. The ending of the TV-series is perhaps the most perfect conclusion of any anime story-wise. This movie primarily gives you closure and serves as an epilogue to the already finished storyline. If you think of it like that, then there really isn't much to complain about anymore.

Story: 9/10
Characters: 10/10
Art: 9/10
Sound: 9/10
Enjoyment: 10/10
Overall: 9/10

It’s romantic. It’s intelligent. It’s simply beautiful.
It’s Steins;Gate.

El Psy Congroo.

So let me ask you a few questions:

Have you ever regret something you’ve done in life?
Ever done something you thought maybe you could take back or wish it never happened?
What if you could travel through time and erase that memory, or better yet take it all back?

I’m sure it’s a thought that might have crossed sometimes in your life. In the Steins;Gate world, that is all possible with a handy dandy tool – the time machine.

Taking place on year after the Steins;Gate world line, this movie serves a continuation from the franchise bought to you by NitroPlus and White Fox. The ... movie sets about one year after the original series. It takes place in Japan with the main characters making their return including our all adorable tsundere Kurisu Makise. It’s a time traveling adventure but this time, she plays the role of a heroine to save who she cares about the most.

Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu follows the path that our characters chooses. In this movie tells a story where time travel becomes both part of the problem and solution. It presents itself as a form of experimental movie because of the various trials the characters goes through. The movie itself begins with a lighthearted mood with nothing out of the ordinary at first. After all, the setting is not only in Japan but also in a world line where SERN is not ruling the word. All of the lab members are alive and well with a party to give a warming welcoming back for Kurisu Makise. Things aren’t all too well soon as we find out about a mysterious phenomenon involving Rintaro Okabe. It’s clear that there is something wrong beforehand although it’s hard to depict what exactly it is. As previously mentioned, the movie is like an experiment and the characters tries to go through trials/circumstances to solve the problem. For Makise Kurisu, she realizes there’s something wrong and tries to find the solution.

That solution doesn’t come easy as Okabe himself knows it all too well. It serves a pivotal factor that drives the duo’s relationship in this movie as they realize their bond, similar to the original series. They are put into a circumstance in that any outcome will have a consequence. The time machine plays a vital tool but also serves as a double edge sword because Okabe knows about the ominous result it can bring. Among other factors, the Reading Steiner, a scientific term plays an imperative role in the experiments. Kurisu also meets another character whom we might be familiar with from the original series that gives her clues on how to save her friend. But that’s not all she gets hints based on experiences. Part of the movie’s title also gives her big clues on getting her solution. It’s like solving a math problem with missing variables and Kurisu has to do it with the clues she has on hand. There’s that sense of mystery and anticipation on what happens throughout the movie that will drive you in. The story brings that sci-fi thriller atmosphere back with the visionary like scenes of Okabe, Kurisu’s anxiety, and how other characters plays their roles in an almost theater-like play.

The strength of this movie also comes from the relationship between Kurisu and Okabe. It’s clear that they deeply care about one and another beyond just the friendship level. Despite their awkward reunion, they share a powerful bond that drives Kurisu to save Okabe at no matter what the cost. On a more comical level, Okabe still pokes fun at her at any chance such as giving her various nicknames: Christina (emphasis on the TINA), Assistant, Da Zombie, Pervert, and American Virgin. There’s also some awkward scenes in the beginning relating to their relationship on a ‘closure’ level. However, the way Okabe struggles with his existence puts Kurisu on a very stressful level. She struggles with her own sanity on what a world would be like without him. There’s even moments in the movie where she reflects on Okabe’s absence with the others to be worse than death itself. Their relationship is the pivotal factor with a mixture of drama, romance, and science that ties them together. Now, that’s deep.

As emotional the movie gets, there’s many comical scenes. Besides the interactions of our lovable duo, there’s many humorous dialogues relating to Internet culture, ‘trap identity’ involving Ruka, cosplay gags, and the return of the ‘tututu’. It’s surprising how a movie like this can tie everything together with its well-researched time travel phenomenon. After all, it’s not an original concept. Other anime works such as Reborn, Haruhi, and the well-known Girl Who Leapt Through Time also plays on this theme. I think what sets this movie on another scale is the thriller like presentation along with its small yet colorful set of characters. Some of the supporting characters does get less emphasis than others but all of them ties together in the end to create this scientific thriller. The way Steins;Gate works with its characters is groundbreaking on various levels with moments that captures memories you won’t forget.

White Fox also does well with its artwork once again. Even as a relatively new studio, the production of the S;G movie proves to be decent in terms of presentation. The main characters are designed with aesthetics that sets apart them from the typical norm. Makise Kurisu’s scarlet hair, Okabe’s signature lab coat, Faris’ neko ears, etc are just a few examples that makes them look memorable. The background lacks concrete details with shaded gray to convey more of a scientific tone. It shows the movie as in a black and white theme although I find it to be appealing because it portrays the sorrow Kurisu goes through.

The movie doesn’t move too fast of a pace so the music isn’t as intense as you might imagine. Still, the eerie moments and relaxing touch of the OST during the calm scenes will capture the tone of this movie. The romance aspect of the movie is conveyed well thanks to the instrumental softness of its background music. The OP and ED songs both delivers quite effectively to convey its scientific theme as well. Finally, Kurisu’s VA Asami Imai does a great job portraying her role. Her voice captures a refreshing tsundere that balances itself between joyful (when she reunites with her friends), depressing (during her experimental journey), and comical scenes. Speaking of comedy, Okabe’s voice also mimics the mannerism of a mad scientist well whether he’s talking to his trust cell phone or Kuri-, I mean ChrisTINA.

Overall, this movie is definitely impressive that serves as a way to conclude the franchise. I would highly recommend to watch the original series before checking this movie out because some scenes will not make sense. It’s also a good idea to get a general background on the main premise of the Steins;Gate, its formulas, and quantitative ideas into all place. Some of the characters might not be as dynamic as others but you’ll definitely take notice of their roles as well. Even they realize the problem and treasures their closeness as a lab group. Of course, you’ll realize the problem too with the new trouble Okabe develops. The term ‘déjà vu’ becomes a term that you’ll hear quite a bit but it’s not just technically speaking on science values. Instead, it’s what Kurisu believes in to save her beloved friend. The driving force with everything that builds up sets Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu on a level you will definitely not forget, just like a déjà vu.

Now what are you waiting for? Grab a Dr. Pepper, sit back, and enjoy the ride.

Signing out, EL PSY CONGROO.

An excellent film and also the only way to keep a masterpiece like Steins; Gate going. The plot is excellent and immediately intrigues you.

Music -
I found the music perfect and very suited to the situation

Animations -
The animations are the same as in the first chapter but they are much more fluid and enjoyable (also because it is a film)

Characters -
They are the perfect and well-built characters of the original, but with a deepening of Kurisu <3
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Personally I found it a 9 film, because Steins; Gate is based on history and mystery, which in a film is very difficult to tell and build .. but my love for this series led me to vote 10

Oh my, how does one go about reviewing something like this? What we have in Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Deja vu ('The Burden of Deja Vu') is a very welcome addition to a very beloved franchise of visual novel, anime, and manga. The original visual novel/anime was outstanding to a degree few series can ever hope to achieve, and the special 25th episode kept up the pace flawlessly and tied up the story in the best way imaginable. Did we really need a movie to go along with such perfection? No, but every fan wanted it--anything to keep Steins;Gate alive.

I went into Fuka Ryouiki no ... Deja vu without expectation. The film didn't need to accomplish anything for me except to be Steins;Gate, and that it was. All the familiar pieces of the puzzle are here in true form, so much so that seeing the anime is an absolute prerequisite. Even the new elements, such as the opening and ending themes, for example, distinctly belong in the Steins;Gate world. And truly, I enjoyed it for that. Nothing is cheapened as movie spinoffs often are. I want to rate it higher than an 8, I really do, but I can't, and for one simple reason:

While the movie doesn't actually unwrite anything established in earlier productions, it spends the majority of its 90 minutes making you think it will.

Granted, this is a series about time travel, and it would hardly do for the creators to release a movie without fitting in some of the trademark D-Mails and time leaps, and to do that they had to create a scenario where they were absolutely necessary. And on the bright side the nature of the plot's central conflict allows us to spend more time with Kurisu than we've ever gotten before, and she shines just as radiantly as expected. But even though the problems the characters are faced with makes some sort of sense within the narrative and stretches your mind a bit in that good Steins;Gate way, in the end they amount to an hour of emotional turmoil that feels more like defeat than a fight for love and all that's good in the world. The story arc is much flatter this time around, building the action just enough to keep you interested, but not so much motivated--just desperate to see the end through to make sure the tremendous ending of the anime/visual novel wasn't torn back up and left an open wound. Sadly when the relief finally comes (and it does), the movie is over with almost no time to bask in the resolution.

If all you're looking for is an affirmation of the film's quality, then fear not--it is as good and solid as you hope. Indeed, it is worth seeing for fans of the series. However, I can't help but feel it would've been better off being a good deal shorter. Fuka Ryouiki no Deja vu's story is pure emotional tension, and carries closer to the point of despair than back around to a determination to see anything through. Overall it's not a bad way to end the series' storyline (thus far) but what it possesses in pure quality it lacks in progression. You won't like Steins;Gate as a whole any less, but you probably won't come to love it any more, either.

**REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE ORIGINAL "STEINS;GATE" SERIES, BUT NOT FOR THE MOVIE THAT IS BEING REVIEWED**

Considering that Steins;Gate is my favorite anime series of all time, I was both very excited and very worried at the same time once I finally got the chance to watch Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu (henceforth referred to as FRD).

On one hand, the original series got everything single possible thing exactly right; there was absolutely no room for improvement and the series had nowhere to go but down. FRD had all the setups of a major let down that could taint the masterpiece that is the original. On ... the other hand, it's freakin' Steins;Gate! We are talking about one of the best written plots in anime history coupled with strongly developed and likeable characters intact before the movie even begins. We should trust that the writers know what they are doing.

Well, after watching the movie, I am pleased to report that FRD is is well written, immensely enjoyable, and worthy sequel to a legendary anime series that gives the show a better ending than the original or the OVA had. Is it JUST as brilliant and emotionally investing as the original? No, but it manages to recapture a lot of the magic. After all, we would be fools to expect them to be able to recreate their previous genius perfectly.

Story: 8/10
This time around, the shoe is on the other foot: After Okabe finally arrives on the Steins;Gate world line, serious problems begin to develop. His collection of memories from other world lines are causing him to indiscriminately flicker in between random world lines until finally, he no longer exists in Steins;Gate at all. Everyone forgets that he ever existed, except of course, for Makise Kurisu. This time, Kurisu is the one doing the time traveling in an attempt to bring Okabe back into existence without disrupting the Steins;Gate world line.

There are two reasons that this setup is brilliant: one reason being that the plot is still centered around the intriguing time-travel theories and applications that the original was, and the other reason being that the deep and complex character development that Okabe received during the series is now given to Kurisu, effectively making them (in my opinion) the most developed anime couple in existence.

Watching FRD felt like watching Steins;Gate for the first time all over again, and that is VERY much a good thing. The formula is almost exactly the same; it gets off to a pretty slow start, but once it gets going, it just absolutely slays you. Fans have come to care so much about these characters that the reboot of the series is just as emotionally gripping and powerful as the original series. Most notably, we get a lot more character development for Kurisu. She was already a fantastic character to begin with, but after FRD, I think she just might be on the same level as Okabe. In short, if you loved Steins;Gate's plot, you will love FRD's plot just as much.

The only legitimate complaints I have are minor. For instance, as previously mentioned, the movie gets off to a pretty slow start; it takes quite a while to get to the meat of the plot, just like the original did. Secondly, there is a bit less suspense then original series had, as FRD opts to focus almost entirely on the emotional aspect instead. That isn't bad thing, but I feel like they could have gotten both elements incorporated equally if the movie was just longer. It's only an hour and a half, and while I think it was the perfect way to end the series, I wish the experience had lasted for more time.

Art: 8/10
Looks a tad different then the original series, and I don't think that is a good thing. I mean, it still looks great, but I think the original did a better job of capturing the show's style.

Sound: 8/10
Great music (minus the iconic OP of the show), but more importantly, the same LEGENDARY voice acting that the original had is replicated. Good luck finding a better voice acting cast.

Characters: 9/10
What can I say about these amazing characters that I haven't already said (If you want details, read my review for the original series)? The characters don't shine as brightly as the did in the original, but they still shine brightly. The only problem I had with the character development in the original was that Okabe was the only character that showed any true dynamic traits, which is an inevitable outcome of the show's time-travel theme. Now that a character besides Okabe has gone through the epic journey of time travel, the cast now feels stronger in a way. Again, I can't stress how FANTASTIC the characters of Steins;Gate are, we simply don't get to see them in all their glory during this movie.

Overall: 8/10
In conclusion, most Steins;gate fans will NOT be disappointed with the sequel to one of the highest rated anime of all time. The story of the Future Gadget Lab is just as emotionally investing as ever and the spectacular cast of characters is only made better. FRD is a MUST WATCH for Steins;gate fans; I really could not have asked for a better sequel to my all-time favorite anime.
El Psy Congroo

I love this anime. I recommend it to every anime otaku to please watch this anime series. From the start every minute until this movie end each minute. I just loved it all and am totally grateful that I became an anime otaku for with I got to watch an awesome movie like this.

Story :-
I can tell that I was satisfied by just watching the series at start, but it was not 100% satisfaction. Even though the whole anime series - 25 episodes were awesome I could tell at the 24th episode that Okabe will go mad because of all the experience he had ... with the timelines and will be always lonely from inside because only he remembers about different timelines and even carries that feeling, which no one he can share or no one can understand it. I finished the 25 series anime 1 year back but thought of seeing this movie later and forgot it totally. At last feels totally awesome. Good for Okabe Rintarou, now he has someone who shares the same experience of seeing different timelines.

Sound:
Music and sound effects were perfectly synchronized for the timing and situation.

Character:
Got to see a bit different Kurisu, at starting full of Tsundere and by the ending fully honest to her feelings.

Enjoyment:
Total satisfaction and totally amazing feeling. I am glad to be a fan of this anime.

Ahh Steins;Gate... It was you who introduced me to MAL Top Anime list and again, it was you who made wonders after your masterfully played 24-episode anime. I mean for Merlin's Pants, just how perfect are you? (As an Anime, of course. I am not a maniac.)

Well well, here we are again, another piece of Steins;Gate heaven, presented to us in a most... delicious, shall I say? Now let's just dwell further to this review.

If you have watched the TV show before this movie -which if you didn't you wouldn't come to this page-, you know the art and sound quality. So I'm passing ... these, just noting that voice acting was really wonderful. I'd like to mention the development of characters in this review.

--MIGHT INCLUDE SPOILER--

--ACTUALLY, IT "WILL" INCLUDE SPOILER, WATCH OUT--
(I mean the TV show, I'm not gonna spoil the movie lol.)


--ONLY READ IF YOU HAVE FINISHED THE TV SHOW--


You remember the episodes, where Okabe was desperately trying to prevent the death of his (and of course, ours) lovely childhood friend Mayuri? How he was trying to keep his sanity, after watching her death over and over, feeling completely powerless, and keep going back in time just one more time save her, and couldn't talk about it to anyone?
Remember his loneliness? His pain?

Those episodes left a great impact on me, since Okabe Rintarou wasn't any other MC, he was Houovin Kyouma, mad scientist, who could take on CERN, destroy aliens, stop time and save the world. Not that he did any of those... maybe the time part. And the world. And CERN. -SERN-

In the animes I watch, I always want someone to acknowledge the MC's pain and loneliness, even if that person is holding his feelings back. I don't know. Maybe that's a feeling I have about personal life. Giving half of your weight to someone, I believe that's the biggest relief anyone can have. And this movie delivers that. It understands Okabe's loneliness, his past, his actions, his character, his pain, and voila! Lends him a hand.

Don't get me wrong. This movie's MC is Makise Kurisu, and while she does a great job about being a MC, I'll get to her in a minute.

What I want to say, is that Okabe's, -and everyone's- character development is improved, even if it seems impossible after that TV show. The last bit that tied me to the Okabe Rintarou %100 was his farewell to Kurisu with one word before his disappearence: "Forget." That one word alone says a lot about one's character, and makes his stand in the tier of MC's.
Ah Kyouma... you'll always be my favorite character, don't you worry. Now let's move onward to Kurisu.

She starts as a side-character, or at least, you get that feeling, before the movie's angle slowly turns to her. She doesn't remember the events of Okabe's past, since it was in a different time-line, she has these deja-vu's. Only for little things, such as a spoon and a fork. But these deja-vu's slowly build-up, and finally reaches a breaking point. We see their romance in a most beautiful way, between a love-immature couple, and her struggle to honor Okabe's wish for her, and to see him again.

I finally felt relieved after someone understood what Okabe went through after his days of time-jumping. Kurisu understands that pain, not being able to save the person you love, and being reminded of this fact everytime you try again, she strengthens her bond with Okabe after realizing his state of mind. I loved her character for that, it was something real, not pushed, not over-dramatic, not... well, bad. It was not bad. Her actions was completely justified and believable. I mean, even her blushing in front of Okabe. It's not some high-school romance, it's someone's real feelings who never experienced love or a kiss for that matter.

Mayuri... well, there's a lot of fire about this character. Let me just say, she is not stupid.
Let me say it again, not stupid. Yes, she is slow, and she doesn't have a high IQ, but she's not stupid. She's someone who... completes the lab. Someone who "finishes" the characters. She was a glue, or an important piece of brick. Her character is full of moe yes, but she is a deep character. Not in a wise-man deep way, but as far as emotions goes, she was the real deal. Maybe you would feel different about her character, but I felt that she was someone who couldn't be replaced.

About the rest of the side-characters along with Mayuri, they finish the movie, but -obviously- they don't get much screen time.

Overall, this movie was fantastic. I mean, it really way. Quite wonderful indeed.
Watch it. You're missing a lot. In fact, you lost a lot of time reading this review instead of watching the movie.

As this is a review and people dont want to be tired by many words and long sentences i will try to be short!

I am a very big fan of the original Steins;Gate series and after finishing the 24 episodes and the epilogue(ep.25) i scored them with 8.

This particural movie wasnt of course the kind of movie which is a summary of all the episodes and is made only for purchasable purposes (as the series were good, everyone will buy and watch it)!!

But my excitement ended there!!
I Had a really great time watching the movie but i felt like it was another episode or should ... i say 5-6 episodes together with a plot after the end of the series!

The 90 minutes of the movie passed really quickly but after the end i felt like watching 5 episodes in a row.

There wasn't anything special for me and of course i cant compare it with the series!

Story : -6-
The story was nice but kind of repetitive for those who have watched the series! I cant tell more you have to watch it and realise it yourself.

Art : -7-
Nice effects, nice music, nice alter of colors and images! Typical Steins;Gate!

Sound : -8-
Opening and ending song are really great. As for the inside sound it is awsome too as i never felt like something was missing. The scenes were fulled properly with the correct music.

Character: -9-
Okarin, Kurisu, Mayuri.... Who can really be dissapointed by any of these protagonists' expressions and decisions...

Enjoyment : -7-
Comparing with Steins;Gate i cant go higher than -Good-
In the first place i wanted to put a -6- but it's Steins;Gate it can't be worse than -7-!


Summary : You will enjoy it but you will feel kind of weird and your excitement before you watch it will propably let you down!!

To all Useful and not useful comments i hope you will have a grat time watching it!!

I'm really thankful to the people who readed this :D

Successor to the largely popular series, Steins;Gate, Steins;Gate Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu is a full length movie aiming to bring viewers back one last time into the nutty, but at the same time ever so entertaining, world of the small lab in Akihabara. If one wishes to view the movie, it is heavily recommended that you watch the original 24 episode series, or else you face the risk of not properly understanding certain references to the original plot and overall missing out on the whole experience and enjoyment of the movie.

Story: 9/10
The plot behind the story is simple enough, but has a ... resonating tone as through Makise's self discovery and acknowledgement of the potential horrors of time travel and messing with world lines. There are constant references to the original plot, which is hardly a detriment considering the stellar plot the original series entertained. It is told mostly from the point of view of Makise Kurisu, which is a welcomed change of pace, and offers many enjoyable and humorous moments. Although admittedly predictable at times, I didn't find myself minding too much, as just being able to experience the great concept and environment of the movie overshadowed it.

Art: 9/10
You're going to get essentially the same art you did in the anime, but with a little bit more attention to detail since it is meant for the big screen. The character models generally stay true to the nature of the VN artwork, and it's definitely not a detriment or viewing displeasure.

Sound: 9/10
The soundtrack is very familiar to the anime, as some songs are reused or refurbished, refined and resent into the fray. Notably, there are a few variations of the famed song "Gate of Steiner" that can be noticed throughout the movie, as it often adds a suspenseful or sentimental tone to the scene it's used in. Overall, as stellar as it was in the anime.

Characters: 10/10
This is personal opinion, but the characters of the original anime were stellar, all with unique personalities, and there wasn't many characters that you came to hate (or didn't come to understand in the case for Kiryuu). That being said, being greeted with Mayuri's tuturu~~ and Faris' familiar nyan speech pattern was both nostalgic and very enjoyable. If you've watched the original series and enjoyed the characters, you're going to get a lot of the same in the movie, which in this case was definitely a good thing.

Enjoyment: 10/10
Definitely a movie that was worth watching. From beginning to the end, it kept me enticed and happy to be back in the life of the Mad Scientist, Hououin Kyouma and his perverted, genius, experiment loving assistant, Makise Kurisu. If you thoroughly enjoyed the main series as I did, then I'm sure you'll find something to enjoy greatly in the movie as well.

Overall: 9/10
Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu is a movie aimed to treat fans to one last dosage of sci-fi drama and comedy, and it does this very well. From the first scene to the last, the charming characters spring out of the screen and welcome you into the world once more, and bid you farewell with plenty of closure at the end. Although a little predictable, the movie acts as a worthy and enjoyable end to one of the better sci-fi plots and environments created in anime. Watching this movie, is definitely the will of the Steins;Gate.

El. Psy. Congroo.

Sometimes, a series reaches its end, and there are many questions left to answer. Sometimes, these questions are never answered. Other times, these questions are answered through a second season, or an OVA, or a movie - just something to continue the plot, and help it reach a concise end.

And sometimes, a series reaches this conclusion on its own.

In the event of the latter, a continuation is a difficult thing. Not only does it have to overcome the hurdles of any normal sequel - staying consistent with the characters and the like - it also has a problem that is more or less unique ... to it: it needs to be relevant. In other words, it needs to overcome how unnecessary it is to be completely successful.

An example of an "unnecessary continuation" that succeeds in at least being relevant would be something like the third Madoka Magicka movie, Rebellion. Although it has problems of a very different sort, it succeeds in bringing in and addressing things that are new and relevant, leading the franchise in a different direction.

With that said, it is my personal opinion that Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu doesn't really clear this hurdle, or at least not in one piece.

First and foremost, its nice to see the Steins;Gate crew back together. All the characters are more or less how they should be, and that makes the movie enjoyable in and of itself.

Without going into too much detail, the movie introduces some aspect of the situation found in the original series that may have not been addressed, leading to some pretty severe fallout. But it is in the details of this that it sort've falls flat.

The situation, new as it is, is something that is more or less the same as the situation in the series, with different characters, and is solved in a similar - though far less convincing - way as well. Very little is accomplished, both in actual events and more subtle things such as character development, throughout the course of the film. If the events of the movie never occurred, the characters involved would likely be in the exact same place they are by the film's end.

That said, though, it's Steins;Gate! The central problem introduced in the movie is certainly an interesting topic, even if it doesn't realize its full potential, and as I said, the characters are fantastic as always. The film gets rather intense, much like the series; though I think if it was a little bit longer, and allowed the audience more time to process things more, it would have amplified the drama.

Overall, not a bad movie. Some untapped potential, feels pretty damn unnecessary, but still a lot of fun.

Steins Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu is about the side effect of main series. There is alot of room in time travelling and time paradox stories.So, this movie perfectly wraps up the concept of time paradox.h

Movie was amazing every bit as series. And it really was a good sequel.

Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu takes place after one year after main story in Steins gate time line. Okabe does not have to worry about anything more like time machines, unavoidable deaths but still messing with time will cost Okabe something. He experienced all time lines with help of Stiners help but now it ... has opposite effect on him. Now, he is trapped between multiple time lines and unable to differentiate between them as they are 99.9% similar. He disappears from Steins gate and move to other time line. Miraculously, Kurisu manages to remember Okabe's existence through deja vu - determined now to do everything she can to stop him from disappearing forever.

Kurisu's is playing role of protagonist, who is trying to keep Okabe in steins gate time line. In simple term, you can say roles have been switched. I will not go into details as it will be counted as spoiler. But Kurisu does what ever she can to make him stay in steins gate time line.

In first of half movie, Okabe is the main protagonist with his usual lab coat and mad scientist. So, Okabe's fans will not get disappointed.

The Visual quality is as good as TV series. So, you don't have to worry about Art.

In movie, Relationship between Obake and Kurisu has become more strong due to some pleasant factors. In end, love is between two people. It does not care about which time or what time you are in !!

I really didn't think the movie would have been anywhere near the anime. But with this one I was gladly proven else wise. The movie fit perfectly with the original story. It's like the movie was staring in a mirror, was virtually the same thing, but on the other side of the mirror. Subtle differences and the Kurisu's point of view. This allowed the movie to add 'extra' onto 'ordinary'

To expand on Kurisu's point of view aspect, I've seldom seen an Anime in which the point of view is someone else other than what we've been used to throughout the main story. So when I ... realized this story was being told as through the eyes of Kurisu I was overjoyed to learn this. In doing such we got treated to something different. As well it allowed a bit more development for her Character and let us connect with her more.

Overall it was a thrill from start to finish, equal to the anime in my thoughts. Didn't give you too much more. And it didn't package the same thing with a new label and call it a new product. Why my personal choice to why Steins;Gate and it's ova movie are member one!
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This is quite a brilliant movie. It is able to compress strong feelings that come from watching the second half of Stines;Gate and cleverly put them into a single 90 minute movie. The plot of this and of the second half of Stines;Gate are very similar but the roles are switched. It was really cool to see a character face an incredibly hard and sad choice and then see that while the initial choice make sense, it was one that was impossible to live with. I'm sorry if that is spoiling to much, but because the movie is so plot heavy is really hard to ... talk about without discussing it. Basically watch the movie and be prepared to experience the core of Stines;Gate all over again.

Alright....what to say now? I just don't know. This was one of the most beautiful anime films I have ever seen.

I love short anime like Steins Gate but this time I am truly sad that I finished it. I saw the series some time ago and now finally I was able to watch the movie and all the emotions returned. This film was truly incredible.

Yeah it might seem like a filler, it's a film after all but it really touched my heart. Always wondered how Okarin became the mad scientist? Oh this revelation really got me. Anyway the film is in fact about the ... mess Okabe did with his own memories. Yeah, it's hard to stay in one reality after traveling through thousands of them. This time it's Kuristina's turn to save him.

Don't wanna spoil much but I can guarantee that if you liked the series, you'll love the film. It was very emotional and valuable piece.

The best part about this movie is that it isn't one of those crappy anime movies that squeeze 24+ episodes of a show into one big movie that's just a summary of the series. This movie actually continues where the last episode leaves off. And you notice that most of the time in those crappy movies, the plot is usually very cliche and predictable and well, downright lame? This movie isn't like that at all. You get all of the elements that made the Steins;Gate anime great. It has great comedy, romance, suspense that will leave you an unexpected tap on the back away from ... crapping your pants, and best of all, it has some of those mind blowing moments that makes you rethink your life. Also it ties up loose ends and explains some of the things left unexplained in the anime. This is a must watch for those who enjoyed the Steins;Gate series.

(Minor Steins;Gate show spoilers in this review)

When i first watched Steins;Gate I was sure that it had the potential to be something great, and I'm glad to say that I was not mistaken.

Despite having it's flaws it truly was a wonderful show, filled with likeable and memorable characters as well as a great soundtrack and a fantastic art style. The concept of the show was simple, yet executed in a great way and the way the time travel mechanics were explained was in my opinion one of the best I have seen.
I rated the show and OVA a 9.3/10 and it instantly became one ... of my favourites.

Now for those who are unaware the movie "Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu" follows the events of the original show and OVA where Okabe finally finds himself a the Steins Gate time line; in this timeline the amount of time leaps made by Okabe causes his reading steiner to malfunction and thus our favourite mad scientist disappears from the world.
By having Okabe disappear this movie focuses a lot more on kurisu's character and her relationship with Okabe than in the actual story itself, and while I didn't dislike this choice I still felt like the story of this movie was executed poorly in some aspects.

Now let's get some things out of the way, both the soundtrack and animation aspects of this movie were great, I have no complaints in this regard. The art style is still as good as it was in the tv show and the animation, while not the best out there was smooth and consistent. The soundtrack was also pretty great with kanako Itou returning to sing the opening song for this movie and while it may not have been her best work it was definitely a nice touch.

Now this is the part of the review that actually matters:
The ending to the steins gate OVA was in my opinion a perfect ending to the series and while the OVA might seem unnecessary to a lot of people, it offered some closure that we the fans wanted to see.
The movie however was a completely unnecessary addition to the franchise and in the end added nothing but some really mild character development in kurisu, this movie felt like it was nothing more than a fan fiction of the show.
Now, don't get me wrong i love me some tsundere Kurisu-tina as much as the next guy and I really enjoyed watching all of these wonderful characters again, however that was not enough for me to call this movie a masterpiece like all of the other users in this site.

This movie does a good job at explaining some of the stuff that was not very clear in the original show and really apreciated that, however it also leaves some others un answered like how did Okabe's reading Steiner was so powerful in the first place?
Also the explanation given for why Okabe disappears seems out of place and a little unbelievable to be honest, which is a shame considering how the original show did such a good job at explaining things.

Kurisu is still a great and loveable character in this movie, as opposed to the main show she is the main character in this film and while i loved Okabe as the main character I was very pleased with this change. Watching kurisu come in terms with her emotions was an interesting experience, that being said I have some major complaints about some of the parts of the movie.(Minor spoilers ahead) In this movie Kurisu experiences some very unpleasant events and I thought those were executed poorly with some really weird pacing and insanely fast transitions in between events which is a shame because those could've been some fantastic scenes if done properly, which brings me to my next complaint about this film: the pacing.

The pacing in the first half of the original show was a huge problem for a lot of people, sadly the movie has quite the opposite effect; it was too short. The movie is about the average movie length (90 min.) and sadly this was not enough to cover everything that happened in this movie, some of the important events happen too fast and that just simply doesn't work for a show with an already stablished with a considerably slow pace.

In the end the Steins;Gate movie while entertaining, feels unnecessary. Think of this as a long bonus episode instead of a continuation to the show; it wasn't bad by any standards in fact it was a pretty fun watch, however it doesn't live to the standards of the original show and it doesn't bring much to the table.
You're not missing much if you don't watch this movie, but if you liked the show then why not? it's more Steins;Gate after all and that's never a bad thing.