Steins;Gate — Egoistic Poriomania
A light companion episode often numbered 25 on services that bundle it with the original series.
When to watch: After original Steins;Gate episode 24.
animesenseiSteins;Gate Watch Order: 0, Episode 23 Beta & the Movie
Choose a Steins;Gate watch order: the spoiler-safe first-watch route, episode 23 beta and Steins;Gate 0, optional films, and a clearly labeled rewatch alternative.
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Recommended starting point
Steins;Gate
Watch all 24 episodes of the original Steins;Gate first, including its normal episodes 23 and 24. Then watch episode 23β and Steins;Gate 0. Keep the original ending intact on a first viewing.
Open series sheetRecommended watch order
Recommended first-watch order: finish the original series, then use episode 23β as the entry to 0. The alternative route below deliberately changes the viewing experience and is best saved for a rewatch.
Steins;Gate
Original 2011 series — episodes 1–24
Watch the complete original story before exploring a different branch. Do not replace its episode 23 with 23β during this first pass.
Open series sheetSteins;Gate Episode 23β — Divide by Zero
The alternative episode 23β
This is a distinct version associated with the route into 0, not episode 25 of the original ending.
Steins;Gate 0
All 23 TV episodes
Watch after 23β. It complements the original series through another branch rather than acting as a conventional Season 2 after episode 24.
Alternative: Branch-focused rewatch route
Best for: Returning viewers who have already finished the original series.
Often called “chronological order,” this rearrangement pauses the original story to explore another branch. It changes the pacing and the delivery of the original ending; it is not a single-timeline chronology.
Steins;Gate
Original series — episodes 1–22
Pause before the original closing two episodes.
Open series sheetSteins;Gate Episode 23β — Divide by Zero
Episode 23β
Choose this alternative episode for the detour into 0.
Steins;Gate 0
Steins;Gate 0 — all 23 TV episodes
Complete the alternate branch as a whole, without repeatedly switching between the two series.
Steins;Gate
Return to original episodes 23–24
Finish with the original versions of these episodes. The optional original-series special and film can follow.
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How the series connect
Optional stories after the TV series
These optional stories accompany the original series and Steins;Gate 0. None replaces either version of episode 23.
Steins;Gate: The Movie — Load Region of Déjà Vu
Load Region of Déjà Vu follows the original anime’s cast in an additional story. It is not the bridge needed to understand 0.
When to watch: After the original series and, preferably, Egoistic Poriomania.
Steins;Gate 0 — Bittersweet Intermedio
A bonus story associated with the 0 cast rather than a required twenty-fourth chapter of its TV plot.
When to watch: After finishing Steins;Gate 0.
Good to know
What is the best Steins;Gate order for a first watch?
Original Steins;Gate episodes 1–24 → episode 23β → Steins;Gate 0 episodes 1–23. Add the optional specials and film after their respective series.
Is episode 23 beta the same as episode 23?
No. They are alternative versions with different roles. Watch the original episode 23 before episode 24 on a first watch; use 23β when starting 0.
Is the so-called chronological order actually one timeline?
No. The branch-focused route interleaves related viewing blocks from different branches. It offers a different rewatch experience rather than one uninterrupted timeline.
Is the movie required before Steins;Gate 0?
No. The entry to 0 is episode 23β after completing the original series. The film is an optional additional anime story.
Do I need other Science Adventure anime first?
No. This Steins;Gate route works without watching Chaos;Head, Robotics;Notes or other separate adaptations first.
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