Steins;Gate: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu
Synopsis
After a year in America, Kurisu Makise returns to Akihabara and reunites with Rintarou Okabe. However, their reunion is cut short when Okabe begins to experience recurring flashes of other timelines as the consequences of his time traveling start to manifest. These side effects eventually culminate in Okabe suddenly vanishing from the world, and only the startled Kurisu has any memory of his existence. In the midst of despair, Kurisu is faced with a truly arduous choice that will test both her duty as a scientist and her loyalty as a friend: follow Okabe's advice and stay away from traveling through time to avoid the potential consequences it may have on the world lines, or ignore it to rescue the person that she cherishes most. Regardless of her decision, the path she chooses is one that will affect the past, the present, and the future. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is mixed, with some appreciating the emotional closure and familiar elements while others find the plot lacking and repetitive. The movie is seen as a decent addition for fans but doesn't reach the heights of the original series. There's a sense that it relies too heavily on past successes without forging its own identity.
Strengths
- Emotional moments are masterfully handled, especially regarding Okabe and Kurisu's relationship.
- Serves as a satisfying finale, closing loopholes and providing closure.
- A welcome addition to the franchise that retains the core elements of Steins;Gate.
Weaknesses
- The plot is an afterthought, and the movie relies too much on old gags and character traits.
- The story does not bring anything new or interesting and feels like a repeat of past events.
- Some events and devices feel inserted for function alone without proper build-up, sacrificing consistency.