Blu-ray DVD Steins;Gate Zero Part 1 Standard Edition Funimation A new story from Okabe Rintaro. A moving story about the struggles of time travel and science. Includes the first half of the episode. North American import Blu-ray DVD
Blu-ray DVD Steins;Gate Zero Part 1 Standard Edition Funimation A new story from Okabe Rintaro. A moving story about the struggles of time travel and science. Includes the first half of the episode. North American import Blu-ray DVD
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"Steins;Gate Zero Part 1" Blu-ray + DVD Standard Edition
A new story about Okabe Rintaro begins
"I'm tired. That's enough." Another "Steins;Gate" story begins with the despair of not being able to save someone important to you.
This work, which contains the first half of the popular series "Steins;Gate Zero," is a moving story that depicts Okabe Rintaro's struggle between time travel and science.
story
Steins;Gate 0 depicts a timeline that diverges from the main story's episode 23. Okabe Rintaro tries to save Kurisu but fails, stabbing her with his own hand in a tragic end.
Tormented by deep guilt and trauma, Okabe tries to find solace in his studies and friends, but he cannot easily let go of the past.
While struggling to overcome his trauma, Okabe meets Maho Hiyajo, a senior at ATF (Akihabara Techno Forum), where his encounter with the familiar AI reopens old wounds and opens the door to a terrifying new future.
"Steins;Gate 0" is not just a spin-off work, but an essential story to arrive at "Steins;Gate." Just as digital data is made up of "0s and 1s," the story of Steins;Gate is complete only with both "0" and the main story.
Contents
This release includes the following episodes:
- Episodes 1-13 (first half)
- Episode 23β ("The Missing Link on the Boundary")
Total playing time: 325 minutes
Episode 23β is an alternate version of episode 23 of the main series "Steins;Gate," and is an important episode that leads to "Zero." Please enjoy the new story development that begins from this branching point.
Benefits
This product includes the following bonuses:
- Episode 02 Video Commentary
- Episode 08 Commentary
- Promotional Video
- Textless Song (Opening and ending video without credits)
In the commentary, the cast and staff talk about the film's highlights and behind-the-scenes stories, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the work.
Work information
| director | Kenichi Kawamura |
|---|---|
| Rating | TV-MA |
| Publisher | Funimation |
The appeal of the work
The appeal of "Steins;Gate 0" lies in its deep exploration of modern themes such as "artificial intelligence" and "data-based memory." The story also features a unique interpretation of the concepts of altering the past and changing world lines, making it a fascinating read for science fiction fans.
The story goes beyond simply depicting a parallel world, and deals with a variety of themes, including the psychology of Okabe as he tries to recover from the failed time travel attempt, the bonds he shares with his friends, and the new possibilities and dangers brought about by AI.
The story builds up to a passionate climax towards the latter half of the story, making it one of the highlights of this work. Experience the process of how the story of "Zero" connects to the conclusion where Okabe crosses the world lines to save Kurisu.
"Steins;Gate Zero Part 1" is an important chapter in the "Steins;Gate" series, a monumental time-travel sci-fi anime. The story unfolds in a different timeline from the main story, depicting Okabe Rintaro's growth and struggles, as well as the path that led to "Steins;Gate."
Please enjoy the story of "Zero" starting from Episode 23β.
About the North American Blu-ray Disc
North American Blu-ray discs use the same region code as Japan: Region A. However, some imported Blu-ray discs have a country code lock in addition to the region code. Discs with this country code lock may not be playable on Blu-ray players made in Japan.
How to play discs with country code locks
- Blu-ray player with country code change function
- Region-free Blu-ray player
- PlayStation 3/4/5
- Blu-ray player software for PC
Also, many imported discs have English subtitles that are forced to be displayed, but depending on the player, you can disable the subtitles in the settings.
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