TL;DR This anime is a YUCKY good character driven slow burn. Stop reading this review and start watching! You won't regret it.

This review may contain spoilers, you have been warned.

Steins;Gate is amazing. Not only is it far and above the absolute best anime I have ever seen, it's probably one of the best shows I have ever seen. I can count on one hand the number of things while watching this show I wished I could change, and I've watched it 4 times in a row (I'm obsessed with shilling this show to my friends). In fact, if you haven't seen it yet, send me a message and I will watch it with you RIGHT NOW.

Every piece on the technical side of storytelling is honestly flawless. You can't simply watch this show and not be amazed at some of the scene transitions. It must be something with this coming from a visual novel, because I have never seen a show master the generic elements of telling a story like this show.

One of the most compelling things about this show is the protagonist, Okabe Rintaro. He is the far and away best character I have seen in an anime, ever. This story is the definition of character driven, and Okabe fits beautifully into it. Every character in this show is great, and fits their roles perfectly, but they can't lay a finger on him. Masterful performances by Mamoru Miyano and J. Michael Tatum show this off beautifully. Kurisu Makise, the secondary protagonist, is also amazing.

The plot of this show is perfect. I honestly don't understand how a story like this is written without having massive gaping plot holes that remove the viewer from being immersed in what's going on screen. And yet, it's right here. The weakest episodes of this show are still great when held up to most other anime, but when surrounded by genius I can pardon it.

The music is great, too. Hacking to the Gate took a few episodes to grow on me, but the catchy intro is nearly unskippable for me now. The ending song is great too, and it's best seen in episode 9's ending. Skyclad Observer, played in episode 23, is honestly the peak of this show's use of music to set the tone, and I can't remember the last time something so upbeat had me almost in tears. I still turn this show on and watch both prior examples on repeat.

Hear me, privileged companions. Time is ours. Hououin Kyouma's mind recognizes no limit. Neither does his reach! Heave anchor, this ship of fools is about to embark!

I want another show like this one. I was floored by how awesome this show is, and I'm scared I won't feel the same about another show again. All I can really say is, "Wow". The last time I liked a show this much I was a lonely, depressed, and horny high school freshman watching Rosario + Vampire. In conclusion, Steins;Gate is BASED. Watch it.