Steins;Gate
One of the best animes by White Fox Studio, "Steins; Gate" revolves around an eccentric scientist, Rintarou Okabe, a man consumed by an unquenchable thirst for scientific discovery. In collaboration with his well-meaning but somewhat scatterbrained friend, Mayuri Shiina, and his roommate, Itaru Hashida, he establishes the Future Gadget Laboratory, an institution ostensibly dedicated to pioneering technological marvels that defy conventional understanding. Regrettably, their track record of groundbreaking innovations is limited to a lone gadget - a microwave, seemingly innocuous yet capable of an eerie transformation, turning bananas into a perplexing green substance.
The turning point in "Steins; Gate" transpires when Rintarou's insatiable curiosity leads him to attend a conference hosted by the neuroscientist Kurisu Makise, who delves into the realms of time travel. A sequence of inexplicable occurrences unfolds, sparking within Rintarou a conviction that the "Phone Microwave" harbors hidden potential beyond their wildest imaginings. With the ability to transmit text messages across time, Rintarou pushes the boundaries of experimentation with this device, unwittingly drawing the attention and animosity of the cryptic organization known as SERN.
However, this newfound power carries a heavy burden. Rintarou and his loyal comrades are thrust into a relentless battle against an ever-present threat. As they strive to undo the damage wrought by their temporal tampering, they must not only protect their loved ones but also contend with the gradual erosion of Rintarou's own sanity.
Release: 2011
MyAnimeList Score: 9.07/10
