I know people have mixed feelings on the sequel but I think Steins;Gate 0 does a good job delving into this a bit further and gives you a good idea of what Okabe would be like without Kyouma.
I actually started it when I originally finished Steins;Gate in 2020, and enjoyed where it was going. I'm always a fan of darker endings, so it was interesting to see a solo Okabe
@@ProfessorViral the first time I watched was 2020 but I watched it in the chronological order and damn I respect the org steins Gate even more like zero just seemed, like a continuation of the first season as I just watched it through 23b and onwards, then later coming to steins gate last episodes and the movie, so yeh twas amazing how well thought out everything was.
Hououin Kyouma is the character that saved my life from dispear. I recognized myself in Okabin, and realized that allowing my anxiety and PTSD to rule my life will kill me and my dreams. After finishing 0 and seeing the revival of Kyouma, I became enpowered to accept my own "mad scientist", to accept myself and start to belive that I can reach my dreams and live a happy life. El. Psy. Congroo.
I definitely think there's a lot of validity to "having a Kyouma," in a sense, and letting that mad scientist do the things that another might not be able to. Sometimes that what my videos are. As long as it's in balance with yourself and helping you, let that mad scientist do their thing!
There are parallels between this discussion and Carl Jung’s exploration of the “shadow” that lies within our psyche. I recommend the channel ‘Eternalised’ for further research! Stay curious, fellow mad scientists. El Psy Kongroo
What I love is that Stines;Gate doesn't demonize Okabi for having such a goofy, kinda offputting persona and frames Hououin Kyouma as a way for him to deal with his anxiety that slowly morphs into his genuine expression of determination. Kyouma goes from being Okabi's mask to being his way of telling the universe "screw you, I won't accept this fate."
People come up with all of these deep reasons (which are true) for Hououin Kyouma- helping Mayuri, trouble with socializing, to embolden himself- but seem to miss the most obvious one: It's fun.
33:38 Man I felt that too The first time I watched this anime I approched it as a comedic slice of life, until episode 12 broke and every other episode made me jump into the pit of despair with Okabe. I'd give anything to be able to experience this show for the first time again. I cried more because of Steins Gate than I did with Clannad. It took me so completely by surprise.
I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I do at all until those moments. It's heartbreaking in the best way. I wish there was some way to experience a story again for the first time, I have a lot of anime I would want to be surprised by again
John Titor was a ''real'' person. We don't have to speculate on Kyouma's age at the time. John Titor was active mainly from 2000-2001 but John Titor first showed up in 1998, However the first person claiming to be Titor from 1998-1999 is probably a different person to the person claiming to be John Titor from 2000-2001. Okabe was born on December the 14th, 1991 so John Titor was active when he was about 7-9.
or, it could be the "Same" person, but one is not aware of the other's time traveling, like how Okabe doesn't know that Okabe killed Kurisu, but ran upstairs ran upstairs to see the Kurisu that Okabe killed, creating the S;G worldline
That last part was really good! (Not that the first wasn't). Idk who would find this confusing, you really know how to word things! Don't be so hard on yourself, this is one of the best "anitube" channels on here! And i've seen quite a lot. Wasn't originally into Steins;Gate at first, but the second half got really interesting. Okabe is an amazing character! Seeing how he breaks down feels so relatable. Nice background btw!
Thanks : ) I was the same with the anime at first, its fairly slow in the first half, before picking up. Still good all around, but better as you watch more. But, I'm glad my words come across okay, and that you enjoyed the video. Thank you for the kind words!
Just wanted to say thank you for dissecting so concisely so many of the ideas and themes of this series. I've shared a lot of the same thoughts and emotions about what Steins;Gate has meant to me since I first watched it, without feeling like I'd fully expressed just how deep and reflective it was regarding the human condition as well as my own struggle for identity and meaning. The last stretch hit like a sledgehammer and I resonate so much with you and how it felt to connect with Okabe on that level and experience what he felt all throughout his run. You earned a subscriber from me and the unscripted tangent was perfect. Everyone who's watched this series and felt how these characters felt knows what it was like to finish it and just... feel. Whatever your goals and intent are with this channel, they're succeeding and I'm glad you were able to share it all with us.
He did do an absolutely amazing job on this one. I'm definitely going to use this video as an example in the future for friends and colleagues when it comes to interpersonal connections. Truly an excellent video, especially exploring the depths of Okabe's alter. As well as how integral Kyoma is to the story's unique direction, but also to everyone he wishes to keep close to him as well; and what he'll endure for them in his own way.
I really enjoyed this dude! Always nice to see a relatively new Steins;Gate video, there's not enough of them. The anime doesn't do the best job of showing Okabe's scientific knowledge, he's really smart in the VN. Most theories go through him and Kurisu, while Daru's being moronic lol. He's best described as seeing the bigger picture imo. While Daru is knowledgeable with computer hardware and Kurisu with neuroscience + Physics, Okabe is a balance between both and his creativity overcomes many of the hurdles they face. Hopefully you watch sg0, I think you'd enjoy it.
Thanks! I'm always happy to bring some more attention to great anime. It's interesting that those qualities don't get presented as much in the anime, although I definitely get more of a leader or big picture sense over anything, which I could have given him credit for. But I appreciate the insight, and I do have some plans to watch 0 soon!
I think it’s mostly due to Kyouma. He’s really smart and can be dedicated to something if he puts his mind into it (researching time travel, made a model of the actual universe, created the divergence meter, made the time machine with Daru). His talk as kyouma often makes him look like an idiot compared to Kurisu or Daru in knowledge. But like you said yeah the VN does showcase him as a more knowledgeable individual, since he was able to keep up with Kurisu while Daru needed erotic analogies to keep up lol
Between Okabe Rintaro and Hououin Kyoma, where is the space left for Okarin? I say this as a throwaway line, but I can't help but to think there should be more to it. For at least a small moment the Visual Novel, or maybe more the main character, seems to make a great deal out of the true self and true name. and so many people have so many names and titles (many assigned by Kyoma to be fair). And yeah, many people get mad when adressed wrongly. Be it "Christina" or "Super Hacka". In the end of it, the importance of the true self comes most important when undoing Faeris' D-Mail. Rumiho got seemingly everything she wanted for the small price of Akiba staying an electronics focused district and the steep price of Mayuris death. But ultimately, her memories from Faeris come creeping in and, despite how heavy it weighs on her, she agrees to undoing the D-Mail. This is probably the closest and most obvious view we get at the entire concept - while also laying the groundwork of very strong emotional memories being able to transcend worldlines which becomes important in other Steins;Gate media. Comin back to my opening line, names and titles given by others are more closely tied to how other people see people. Obviously, most easily detectable by Kyomas ramblings. "christina" or "kuristina" are connected to Kurise having studied abroad in america, and allso to Kyomas delusions of conspiracies. "the Zombie" refers the obvious event of episode 1. "Super Hacka" is okabe being bad at english, but also acknowledging Itarus computer Skills. The meaning of hostage and student don't need any explanation at all. "shining Finger" refers to Moekas typing speed. But aside from that, Mayuri is very fond of combining first and last name of people into something cute. Okarin, Mayushii, Daru. They seem to be names of endearment. But Mayuri likely sees more into Okabe and Kyoma, being so close to him for so long and also keeping a surprising amount of Memories through the time leaps - in the form of dreams. But I still have trouble finding the distinguishing markers between Okabe Rintaro, Okarin and Hououin Kyoma as three different concepts. Changing topics, I'd like to think a little bit differently than saying when okabe grows Kyoma recedes and vicew versa, though it's definitely a useful view and can probably be well charted over the course of the show, but I personally like to think that Kyoma does grow alongside Okabe, despite their somewhat melding together murkying the water. I guess that's a bit of a different axis than who is being expressed at a given moment. It'S also incredibly well depicted how much Okabe struggles with connecting by how he puts a persona in between but also repeatedly violates borders (with one especially egregious example that's just yikes).
Hi Prof! This is the first video I have watched on your channel and I think it's a drastic understatement to say that I love it and think that this is the best video I have found on the philosophy of Okabe till now. I love these types of videos and philosophy in general when it comes to media such as anime but man I never thought I would find a character who was an exact mirror. I myself have been a nerd and obsessed with science ever since I have had my memories (i'm 16 so it's not saying much) and just actually hearing the connection between science and emotions put into words by your brilliantly crafted explanation with the mind-boggling depths the anime goes into regarding despair and companionship (which I so want but can't have because I too don't know how) was just a comforting experience to say the least. I have experienced the exact same things Okabe does in the show where he is ridiculously motivated to solve other people's problems and help them in order to not lose them, which I have done many-a-time in the past, but feels incredibly and equally demotivated to do anything for himself like getting a job, going to college or anything for that matter. This video and channel will stay in my heart as the best video on youtube of all time in my personal opinion so thank you. Thank you prof for helping me connect with the show and Okabe's character in general so deeply. PS I have watched this vid 2 times and cried both times, I think i'll repeat it till it doesn't anymore.
Thanks for making me understand aspects of one of my favorites animes ever. Now I love it even more. I feel like I already knew all this things, but I couldn't put the pieces together. I always found myself in Okabe, but I never understood why. Now I do, and I don't know what to do or say. When I internalized all of this information, I realized I have a lot of experiences where I've acted like me and the guy who acts are different, just like Okabe and Kyouma. Every time I have telled someone my worries it's been in situations where I feel like they won't remember, they wouldn't care, or I think I'm just making up things. I remember venting some of my preocupations at late night with people in Discord, knowing no one would take it seriously, or would remember. Man, that's just the beginning. I've only feel like this in a few cases. Mushoku Tensei, Re:Zero and Mob Psycho, for example. And now I feel like one of the reason I've refused to watch some shows is because I fear the idea of understanding more of what I am. I'm sorry if I repeated some words or ideas, or if my writing wasn't the best. English is not my native language and I'm just trying to express myself without walking away from my keyboard and forget what I've been.
Don't worry, I understood everything fine! It means a lot to see how the video helped put things together for you, because it was really the same for me. Writing it was a look not just at Okabe, but myself too. A lot of why I make these videos is because even if they allow just one person think about the world or themself, then I've helped make the world more positive in some way, as others did for me through videos. So, thank you for making my quest here all the more meaningful : )
Absolutely amazing video, especially that last part. I can really relate to that and I would have said something similar if only I would or could have found the words to descripe these feelings. So thanks for helping me understand some things.
This analysis video was epic in how much depth you explained Okabe's character. When watching the anime, I didn't see how truly lonely Okabe is and how one of his persona's roles is to keep his friends close and to let him process the situation with new people. Hououin Kyouma is there because he is afraid of showing his true self and accepting reality. I might rewatch the series this year, I am curious how it will feel with new eyes, understanding it better. Not that I question how great it will be on second watch, but I might respect it even more, understanding the small details that you miss on first watch.
First of all thanks for UA-cam for recommending this channel your content fells really good from what I have seen On the video itself: Okabe is actually if not my favorite one of my favorites character in media, and this video gave me the chance of view the character on a little different perspective, that's a great thing about the anime it gives more place to interpretation while the VN puts you directly on his shoes. Your take on his Persona as something he needed in general is something I never thought about like I toke it as a representation of escapism directly, at first not the good way but by the end he learns that having that bit of escapism, of "inoccence" against the darkness of the world is also necessary. Ak. Bro you can't go and watch anime all day and leave it at that but you should also rest from irl problems from time to time while also accepting your mistakes, that at least is my take on the message the character gives me, especially with how in 0 even without kyoma, Okabe is just escaping taking any responsability on his actions only when he let's kyoma slip in he is able to help himself at last. But in this video there are also interesting things to think about how he only let's him be himself when the moment is going to disapear in time, and I just thought "this is only because it is a serious moment" but thinking on it that way makes him fell me even worse for him, he fells like if he let's the facade go truly away he would lose everything, and that just makes the scenes where all the characters still stick up with him especially daru in 0 and never give up on him as a person which makes the pay off even better at both endings. So yeah, thanks for the new perspective and for the good content
I'm happy UA-cam led you to check out the video! I hadn't seen 0 when I wrote this, but now having seen it I definitely agree that he's just avoiding responsibility in a "more adult" way there by discarding Kyoma. I've actually wanted to go back recently and mention how important Daru is in relation to Okabe/Kyoma, so I'm glad to see there's others thinking about it. But, his persona is probably a mix of both, having an escape from the real world, while at the same time providing the utility he needs. In a way, they're very much related, and the origin of Kyoma is definitely a moment he would want to escape from. So, I appreciate your perspective on it as well! : D
This is the most incredible video ever bro, it’s no words to describe how well put together this is. I don’t ever leave reviews but I had to reach out and let you know you have a gift from God, keep going & stay confident in your craft because you definitely the best at what you do.
Exactly man, Okabe is real relatable character........ Even I brag about philosophy and scientific theories , blackhole, time relativity, Schrödinger experiments, string theory, neitzche in front of our friends but they just don't connect with us that make me feel like ignored. So i always come up with "movies/anime" Topics ; at least it's catchy subject to talk to.
I am relatively new to anime and I just started watching teh show today and OH BOY! It's one hell of an experience. The characters, the plot the themes, the writing and the use of time travel (seriously, the best I have seen!) Seriously, I love it! Might buy the visual novels afterwards.
It's one of my few 10/10s. I feel like the plot being so tight, literally as the same events are changed, helps keep everything coherent and building on the same themes so well
I was surprised to see that you have only 13000 subscribers! Your explanation of S;G was amazing! A video suggestion: Your Lie in April. It's an anime close to my heart.
Whenever I come across fantastic videos like this, I always feel ashamed and guilty from being unable to invest myself in S;G's characters, drama or romance, no matter how much I try and rewatch it.
It just doesn't happen with some anime, I've had plenty where it took a few watches or 4 scripts before anything felt good. But, I'm glad to see you enjoyed the video!
I'd suggest playing the visual novel. Before I played it, I felt the same way about the characters except for Okabe (I've always loved him lol). The anime handled them in a way that made them seem bland and poorly written to me. Then I played the game and I came to love the characters a lot more as it delves deeper into their personalities and relationships with Okabe imo
@@-yammie- you can certainly think the characters are bland since that's kinda the point since noone except for Okabe makes character development. that's logical since Okabe can remember the time travel, while the other characters are basically doing the same thing 400 times over so its logical to think they're bland. but that doesnt mean they are poorly written, they objectively are not poorly written.
Steins;Gate became a 10 for me, despite usually disliking things with many of it's elements. Okabe is such a strong and interesting character it puts it all into a perspective that works
Okarin is actually surrounded by people who are in some way or the other, exceptional at something. Daru is an expert at programming and working with machinery. Kurisu is a literal scientific genius. Even Mayuri is constantly praised for how good she is at making costumes. Suzuha is a fully trained soldier from the future. Faris has been running the development of a city for years. In so many ways, the people around Okabe are specialists, and have skill and knowledge. By contrast, Okabe himself is a little bit of a jack of all trades. Certainly intelligent, but not a genius. What he does possess though, is sheer, unbreakable will and determination. His ability to retain his sanity through the time loops, as well as his refusal to give up on any of the people he cares for, is what makes him special. Despite all the banter, this part of him is seen and acknowledged by those around him, which is why he's so respected by them.
Thank you, I appreciate that : ) It is rough at times, but I'll always love what I've accomplished already, and I don't think I can give up trying to bring thought to others. It's too important to me. So, for better for worse I should be around for a while
@@ProfessorViral Ur voice is great to hear, pleasant, you got good quality content , interesting opinions the video content is also interesting and the intonation is also on point,likeable and firm.
H K is a mask okabe created to "keep myuri hostage" initially, he uses it (at least at the begining) as a way to express his delusions rather than face his problems head on.
What’s the music you use in the video? I’m sure I’ve heard it before somewhere else. Also does anyone know what the big announcement was that came out for black lagoon?
I love this video. If you haven't, I give the visual novels my highest recommendation. They have much more depth thanks to the inner monologues of Okabe and the tips menu giving insight into this world. Although this is less the case with zero as 0 has the visual novel give details across many separate timelines whereas the anime strings all of it together and more. Either way, they're all interesting ways to experience the stories, and thanks for the video.
If you're curious, the source material totally reinforces your conclusion. The true nature of the Kyouma gimmick becomes all but obvious much earlier thanks to all the internal monologue.
Hey man, I hope you're doing better since March 2021. Sounds like you've been lacking some sort of connection but I hope that you're feeling better now and have someone to connect with.
I honestly don't know if I am. Physically, I'm in about the same exact place that really hurt me. Maybe I'm more used to it now? But I can't really say yet
@@ProfessorViral Am also looking forward** to invest time into Steins;Gate visual novel cuz I think most of the content were scrapped or changed due to anime time-study
@@ProfessorViral If you have time, you should play the Steins;gate visual novel. You seemed to enjoy the anime, and the vn has more endings. It was also the original
@@ProfessorViral like the person above stated, you should definitely check out the visual novel. A lot of Okabe’s feelings and internal monologue are shown in display more than in the anime.
Steins Gate 0 ends, leading to the same ending as the first season ending. It's how he came up with the way to save Kurisu. They just didn't show the happy ending because it was already shown in the first Steins Gate.
I'm experiencing reading steiner 🤓😇 fortunate for all humanity and the cosmos. No matter how bumpy it may appear I'm set to infinite respawn to gain knowledge at any pace. The time machine will always be on God's side 🌈🕊️ getting every awareness into heaven 🎉🥳. CERN creates the first form of time travel, many of my alternates work there. Personally I'm jack of all trades master of none living from a very autistic adhid perspective. It'll be great living alongside everyone repeatedly 💖 El Psy Kongroo
I know this is going to make me sound like a snob, but the hardest part for me in watching this video was the fact that the clips were from the dub, and that the pronounciations for all the character names were terrible (again, the dub's fault). After getting used to the japanese pronounciatons, hearing stuff like /mʌjəɹi/ instead of /majuɾi/, or /oʊkʌbɛi/ instead of /okabɛ/ just really triggers me. Sorry for being such a snob :(
I just use dubs because they're much easier for me. I do better at listening and watching, rather than reading and watching, and it also makes for a cleaner video. The words on screen aren't conflicting with what I'm saying. But, that's why in almost every case I'll be using dubs
I know people have mixed feelings on the sequel but I think Steins;Gate 0 does a good job delving into this a bit further and gives you a good idea of what Okabe would be like without Kyouma.
Yay you’re here
All of us steins gate fans go on any new steins gate vid out there
I actually started it when I originally finished Steins;Gate in 2020, and enjoyed where it was going. I'm always a fan of darker endings, so it was interesting to see a solo Okabe
@@ProfessorViral the first time I watched was 2020 but I watched it in the chronological order and damn I respect the org steins Gate even more like zero just seemed, like a continuation of the first season as I just watched it through 23b and onwards, then later coming to steins gate last episodes and the movie, so yeh twas amazing how well thought out everything was.
@@ProfessorViral the VN of 0 did a significantly better job than the anime adaptation
I really recommend checking it up
Hououin Kyouma is the character that saved my life from dispear. I recognized myself in Okabin, and realized that allowing my anxiety and PTSD to rule my life will kill me and my dreams. After finishing 0 and seeing the revival of Kyouma, I became enpowered to accept my own "mad scientist", to accept myself and start to belive that I can reach my dreams and live a happy life. El. Psy. Congroo.
I definitely think there's a lot of validity to "having a Kyouma," in a sense, and letting that mad scientist do the things that another might not be able to. Sometimes that what my videos are. As long as it's in balance with yourself and helping you, let that mad scientist do their thing!
There are parallels between this discussion and Carl Jung’s exploration of the “shadow” that lies within our psyche. I recommend the channel ‘Eternalised’ for further research! Stay curious, fellow mad scientists. El Psy Kongroo
What I love is that Stines;Gate doesn't demonize Okabi for having such a goofy, kinda offputting persona and frames Hououin Kyouma as a way for him to deal with his anxiety that slowly morphs into his genuine expression of determination. Kyouma goes from being Okabi's mask to being his way of telling the universe "screw you, I won't accept this fate."
what pear? hey! What pear...?! WHAT PE-........
People come up with all of these deep reasons (which are true) for Hououin Kyouma- helping Mayuri, trouble with socializing, to embolden himself- but seem to miss the most obvious one:
It's fun.
I agree, but that's not an excuse to talk about my own emotions 🤣
33:38
Man I felt that too
The first time I watched this anime I approched it as a comedic slice of life, until episode 12 broke and every other episode made me jump into the pit of despair with Okabe. I'd give anything to be able to experience this show for the first time again. I cried more because of Steins Gate than I did with Clannad. It took me so completely by surprise.
I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I do at all until those moments. It's heartbreaking in the best way. I wish there was some way to experience a story again for the first time, I have a lot of anime I would want to be surprised by again
Is clannad worth watching?
John Titor was a ''real'' person. We don't have to speculate on Kyouma's age at the time. John Titor was active mainly from 2000-2001 but John Titor first showed up in 1998, However the first person claiming to be Titor from 1998-1999 is probably a different person to the person claiming to be John Titor from 2000-2001.
Okabe was born on December the 14th, 1991 so John Titor was active when he was about 7-9.
or, it could be the "Same" person, but one is not aware of the other's time traveling, like how Okabe doesn't know that Okabe killed Kurisu, but ran upstairs ran upstairs to see the Kurisu that Okabe killed, creating the S;G worldline
That last part was really good! (Not that the first wasn't). Idk who would find this confusing, you really know how to word things! Don't be so hard on yourself, this is one of the best "anitube" channels on here! And i've seen quite a lot. Wasn't originally into Steins;Gate at first, but the second half got really interesting. Okabe is an amazing character! Seeing how he breaks down feels so relatable. Nice background btw!
Thanks : ) I was the same with the anime at first, its fairly slow in the first half, before picking up. Still good all around, but better as you watch more. But, I'm glad my words come across okay, and that you enjoyed the video. Thank you for the kind words!
Just wanted to say thank you for dissecting so concisely so many of the ideas and themes of this series. I've shared a lot of the same thoughts and emotions about what Steins;Gate has meant to me since I first watched it, without feeling like I'd fully expressed just how deep and reflective it was regarding the human condition as well as my own struggle for identity and meaning. The last stretch hit like a sledgehammer and I resonate so much with you and how it felt to connect with Okabe on that level and experience what he felt all throughout his run.
You earned a subscriber from me and the unscripted tangent was perfect. Everyone who's watched this series and felt how these characters felt knows what it was like to finish it and just... feel. Whatever your goals and intent are with this channel, they're succeeding and I'm glad you were able to share it all with us.
Thank you, hearing all of that does mean a lot. I appreciate it : )
He did do an absolutely amazing job on this one. I'm definitely going to use this video as an example in the future for friends and colleagues when it comes to interpersonal connections.
Truly an excellent video, especially exploring the depths of Okabe's alter. As well as how integral Kyoma is to the story's unique direction, but also to everyone he wishes to keep close to him as well; and what he'll endure for them in his own way.
i fuckin feel you on that last part, awesome video
Thank you : )
I really enjoyed this dude! Always nice to see a relatively new Steins;Gate video, there's not enough of them.
The anime doesn't do the best job of showing Okabe's scientific knowledge, he's really smart in the VN. Most theories go through him and Kurisu, while Daru's being moronic lol. He's best described as seeing the bigger picture imo. While Daru is knowledgeable with computer hardware and Kurisu with neuroscience + Physics, Okabe is a balance between both and his creativity overcomes many of the hurdles they face.
Hopefully you watch sg0, I think you'd enjoy it.
Thanks! I'm always happy to bring some more attention to great anime. It's interesting that those qualities don't get presented as much in the anime, although I definitely get more of a leader or big picture sense over anything, which I could have given him credit for. But I appreciate the insight, and I do have some plans to watch 0 soon!
I think it’s mostly due to Kyouma. He’s really smart and can be dedicated to something if he puts his mind into it (researching time travel, made a model of the actual universe, created the divergence meter, made the time machine with Daru). His talk as kyouma often makes him look like an idiot compared to Kurisu or Daru in knowledge. But like you said yeah the VN does showcase him as a more knowledgeable individual, since he was able to keep up with Kurisu while Daru needed erotic analogies to keep up lol
What an utterly amazing review *^*
and for my favorite anime at that...
So nice and lucky to find this video while searching the OSTs!
Thank you! I'm glad you found the video, and even more so that you enjoyed it! : D
I always get excited whenever you upload!
Hey, I'm happy to provide! : D
Between Okabe Rintaro and Hououin Kyoma, where is the space left for Okarin?
I say this as a throwaway line, but I can't help but to think there should be more to it. For at least a small moment the Visual Novel, or maybe more the main character, seems to make a great deal out of the true self and true name. and so many people have so many names and titles (many assigned by Kyoma to be fair). And yeah, many people get mad when adressed wrongly. Be it "Christina" or "Super Hacka". In the end of it, the importance of the true self comes most important when undoing Faeris' D-Mail. Rumiho got seemingly everything she wanted for the small price of Akiba staying an electronics focused district and the steep price of Mayuris death. But ultimately, her memories from Faeris come creeping in and, despite how heavy it weighs on her, she agrees to undoing the D-Mail. This is probably the closest and most obvious view we get at the entire concept - while also laying the groundwork of very strong emotional memories being able to transcend worldlines which becomes important in other Steins;Gate media.
Comin back to my opening line, names and titles given by others are more closely tied to how other people see people. Obviously, most easily detectable by Kyomas ramblings. "christina" or "kuristina" are connected to Kurise having studied abroad in america, and allso to Kyomas delusions of conspiracies. "the Zombie" refers the obvious event of episode 1. "Super Hacka" is okabe being bad at english, but also acknowledging Itarus computer Skills. The meaning of hostage and student don't need any explanation at all. "shining Finger" refers to Moekas typing speed.
But aside from that, Mayuri is very fond of combining first and last name of people into something cute. Okarin, Mayushii, Daru. They seem to be names of endearment. But Mayuri likely sees more into Okabe and Kyoma, being so close to him for so long and also keeping a surprising amount of Memories through the time leaps - in the form of dreams. But I still have trouble finding the distinguishing markers between Okabe Rintaro, Okarin and Hououin Kyoma as three different concepts.
Changing topics, I'd like to think a little bit differently than saying when okabe grows Kyoma recedes and vicew versa, though it's definitely a useful view and can probably be well charted over the course of the show, but I personally like to think that Kyoma does grow alongside Okabe, despite their somewhat melding together murkying the water. I guess that's a bit of a different axis than who is being expressed at a given moment.
It'S also incredibly well depicted how much Okabe struggles with connecting by how he puts a persona in between but also repeatedly violates borders (with one especially egregious example that's just yikes).
Keep up the amazing vids my bruv!
Thanks, I appreciate it! 😁
Hi Prof! This is the first video I have watched on your channel and I think it's a drastic understatement to say that I love it and think that this is the best video I have found on the philosophy of Okabe till now. I love these types of videos and philosophy in general when it comes to media such as anime but man I never thought I would find a character who was an exact mirror. I myself have been a nerd and obsessed with science ever since I have had my memories (i'm 16 so it's not saying much) and just actually hearing the connection between science and emotions put into words by your brilliantly crafted explanation with the mind-boggling depths the anime goes into regarding despair and companionship (which I so want but can't have because I too don't know how) was just a comforting experience to say the least. I have experienced the exact same things Okabe does in the show where he is ridiculously motivated to solve other people's problems and help them in order to not lose them, which I have done many-a-time in the past, but feels incredibly and equally demotivated to do anything for himself like getting a job, going to college or anything for that matter. This video and channel will stay in my heart as the best video on youtube of all time in my personal opinion so thank you. Thank you prof for helping me connect with the show and Okabe's character in general so deeply.
PS
I have watched this vid 2 times and cried both times, I think i'll repeat it till it doesn't anymore.
Thanks for making me understand aspects of one of my favorites animes ever. Now I love it even more.
I feel like I already knew all this things, but I couldn't put the pieces together. I always found myself in Okabe, but I never understood why. Now I do, and I don't know what to do or say.
When I internalized all of this information, I realized I have a lot of experiences where I've acted like me and the guy who acts are different, just like Okabe and Kyouma. Every time I have telled someone my worries it's been in situations where I feel like they won't remember, they wouldn't care, or I think I'm just making up things. I remember venting some of my preocupations at late night with people in Discord, knowing no one would take it seriously, or would remember.
Man, that's just the beginning.
I've only feel like this in a few cases. Mushoku Tensei, Re:Zero and Mob Psycho, for example. And now I feel like one of the reason I've refused to watch some shows is because I fear the idea of understanding more of what I am.
I'm sorry if I repeated some words or ideas, or if my writing wasn't the best. English is not my native language and I'm just trying to express myself without walking away from my keyboard and forget what I've been.
Don't worry, I understood everything fine! It means a lot to see how the video helped put things together for you, because it was really the same for me. Writing it was a look not just at Okabe, but myself too. A lot of why I make these videos is because even if they allow just one person think about the world or themself, then I've helped make the world more positive in some way, as others did for me through videos. So, thank you for making my quest here all the more meaningful : )
Absolutely amazing video, especially that last part. I can really relate to that and I would have said something similar if only I would or could have found the words to descripe these feelings. So thanks for helping me understand some things.
No problem, I'm always happy to do so. A lot of times I struggle to put those thoughts into words, so I love to do it for others when I can 😁
I'm so happy to know you made a video on Okabe.
I really had too, he was too good a character!
36:44 This was an amazing video essay. Your words resonate more than you know man, hope you keep making videos for a long time to come. ❤🎉
This analysis video was epic in how much depth you explained Okabe's character.
When watching the anime, I didn't see how truly lonely Okabe is and how one of his persona's roles is to keep his friends close and to let him process the situation with new people. Hououin Kyouma is there because he is afraid of showing his true self and accepting reality.
I might rewatch the series this year, I am curious how it will feel with new eyes, understanding it better. Not that I question how great it will be on second watch, but I might respect it even more, understanding the small details that you miss on first watch.
First of all thanks for UA-cam for recommending this channel your content fells really good from what I have seen
On the video itself: Okabe is actually if not my favorite one of my favorites character in media, and this video gave me the chance of view the character on a little different perspective, that's a great thing about the anime it gives more place to interpretation while the VN puts you directly on his shoes. Your take on his Persona as something he needed in general is something I never thought about like I toke it as a representation of escapism directly, at first not the good way but by the end he learns that having that bit of escapism, of "inoccence" against the darkness of the world is also necessary. Ak. Bro you can't go and watch anime all day and leave it at that but you should also rest from irl problems from time to time while also accepting your mistakes, that at least is my take on the message the character gives me, especially with how in 0 even without kyoma, Okabe is just escaping taking any responsability on his actions only when he let's kyoma slip in he is able to help himself at last.
But in this video there are also interesting things to think about how he only let's him be himself when the moment is going to disapear in time, and I just thought "this is only because it is a serious moment" but thinking on it that way makes him fell me even worse for him, he fells like if he let's the facade go truly away he would lose everything, and that just makes the scenes where all the characters still stick up with him especially daru in 0 and never give up on him as a person which makes the pay off even better at both endings.
So yeah, thanks for the new perspective and for the good content
I'm happy UA-cam led you to check out the video! I hadn't seen 0 when I wrote this, but now having seen it I definitely agree that he's just avoiding responsibility in a "more adult" way there by discarding Kyoma. I've actually wanted to go back recently and mention how important Daru is in relation to Okabe/Kyoma, so I'm glad to see there's others thinking about it. But, his persona is probably a mix of both, having an escape from the real world, while at the same time providing the utility he needs. In a way, they're very much related, and the origin of Kyoma is definitely a moment he would want to escape from. So, I appreciate your perspective on it as well! : D
This is the most incredible video ever bro, it’s no words to describe how well put together this is. I don’t ever leave reviews but I had to reach out and let you know you have a gift from God, keep going & stay confident in your craft because you definitely the best at what you do.
27:23 moment of sad glory
Do Kirusu and Amadeus, next!
28:00 you're literally describing the OVA
thanks for making this brother. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
No problem, thanks for checking it out!
Still one of my favorite videos ever
Thanks!
Exactly man, Okabe is real relatable character........ Even I brag about philosophy and scientific theories , blackhole, time relativity, Schrödinger experiments, string theory, neitzche in front of our friends but they just don't connect with us that make me feel like ignored. So i always come up with "movies/anime" Topics ; at least it's catchy subject to talk to.
I am relatively new to anime and I just started watching teh show today and OH BOY! It's one hell of an experience. The characters, the plot the themes, the writing and the use of time travel (seriously, the best I have seen!) Seriously, I love it! Might buy the visual novels afterwards.
It's one of my few 10/10s. I feel like the plot being so tight, literally as the same events are changed, helps keep everything coherent and building on the same themes so well
As usual, this was an absolutely excellent video!
Thanks! 😁
I was surprised to see that you have only 13000 subscribers! Your explanation of S;G was amazing!
A video suggestion: Your Lie in April.
It's an anime close to my heart.
Thank you, that's very kind : ) I've heard a lot of good about Your Lie, I probably should give it a go at some point!
Whenever I come across fantastic videos like this, I always feel ashamed and guilty from being unable to invest myself in S;G's characters, drama or romance, no matter how much I try and rewatch it.
It just doesn't happen with some anime, I've had plenty where it took a few watches or 4 scripts before anything felt good. But, I'm glad to see you enjoyed the video!
I'd suggest playing the visual novel. Before I played it, I felt the same way about the characters except for Okabe (I've always loved him lol). The anime handled them in a way that made them seem bland and poorly written to me. Then I played the game and I came to love the characters a lot more as it delves deeper into their personalities and relationships with Okabe imo
@@-yammie- you can certainly think the characters are bland since that's kinda the point since noone except for Okabe makes character development. that's logical since Okabe can remember the time travel, while the other characters are basically doing the same thing 400 times over so its logical to think they're bland. but that doesnt mean they are poorly written, they objectively are not poorly written.
Okabe the man, the myth, the legend
I think you mean
Hououin Kyouma the mad scientist 🤣
Still my favorite anime. The word feels hollow now, but I call this anime a MASTERPIECE!
Steins;Gate became a 10 for me, despite usually disliking things with many of it's elements. Okabe is such a strong and interesting character it puts it all into a perspective that works
Okarin is actually surrounded by people who are in some way or the other, exceptional at something. Daru is an expert at programming and working with machinery. Kurisu is a literal scientific genius. Even Mayuri is constantly praised for how good she is at making costumes. Suzuha is a fully trained soldier from the future. Faris has been running the development of a city for years. In so many ways, the people around Okabe are specialists, and have skill and knowledge. By contrast, Okabe himself is a little bit of a jack of all trades. Certainly intelligent, but not a genius. What he does possess though, is sheer, unbreakable will and determination. His ability to retain his sanity through the time loops, as well as his refusal to give up on any of the people he cares for, is what makes him special.
Despite all the banter, this part of him is seen and acknowledged by those around him, which is why he's so respected by them.
Ure great man. Pls pls dont get discouraged on the views. I really really believe in you and this channel!! Keep up the great work!
Thank you, I appreciate that : ) It is rough at times, but I'll always love what I've accomplished already, and I don't think I can give up trying to bring thought to others. It's too important to me. So, for better for worse I should be around for a while
@@ProfessorViral Ur voice is great to hear, pleasant, you got good quality content , interesting opinions the video content is also interesting and the intonation is also on point,likeable and firm.
how tf do you not have a million subs??
Hey, I'm just happy we're nearing 10k 😁
Me: "Why does his house look so much like Okabe's lab?
...Wait...."
Fun Fact i realized in the first episode that i act similar to okabe in some situatuons
I have to say I do to, he's an exaggeration of a lot of very real "coping mechanisms" for lack of a more specific and better term
Great video 👍
H K is a mask okabe created to "keep myuri hostage" initially, he uses it (at least at the begining) as a way to express his delusions rather than face his problems head on.
What’s the music you use in the video? I’m sure I’ve heard it before somewhere else. Also does anyone know what the big announcement was that came out for black lagoon?
this guy sounds exactly like Leskinen when he pronounces Rintaro :D
I didn't even think about that lol
Took me awhile to find that Future Gadget Lab background you used. It's now my laptop's wallpaper.
Sucks that you didn't post a link to it.
Such a great vid man
Thank you 💙
I love this video. If you haven't, I give the visual novels my highest recommendation. They have much more depth thanks to the inner monologues of Okabe and the tips menu giving insight into this world. Although this is less the case with zero as 0 has the visual novel give details across many separate timelines whereas the anime strings all of it together and more. Either way, they're all interesting ways to experience the stories, and thanks for the video.
Maybe one day I could check them out. But either way, thank you as well!
great great discussion
Thank you! : D
This was one incredible breakdown.
Thanks!
If you're curious, the source material totally reinforces your conclusion. The true nature of the Kyouma gimmick becomes all but obvious much earlier thanks to all the internal monologue.
Awesome, thanks for the information! : D
Mad scientist? More like sadge scientist....
I had to look up the word, but it does fit
Hey man, I hope you're doing better since March 2021. Sounds like you've been lacking some sort of connection but I hope that you're feeling better now and have someone to connect with.
I honestly don't know if I am. Physically, I'm in about the same exact place that really hurt me. Maybe I'm more used to it now? But I can't really say yet
Amazing
Thank you!
You said it good, believe me!
Thanks! 😁
]Astral 7ight / Astral Light 911[
Illuminati Tech: Project Pegasus & Groundhog Days (Timewaves)
I haven’t even finished the whole series but steins gate is already in my top 3
If your wondering
1. Re zero
2. Konosuba
3. Steins gate
4. Naruto
Did your opinion change
@@rais6036 yes, konosuba dropped a few places
Now it’s
1. Re goated
2. Mushoku tensei
3. Steins
4. Chainsaw man or naruto
Wow this video left me speechless
Great video. Did you watch Steinsgate Zero?
I've seen part of it, but plan to watch it in full for a topic soon!
My little boy
Okabe? 🤣
great video
Thank you! : D
@@ProfessorViral Am also looking forward** to invest time into Steins;Gate visual novel cuz I think most of the content were scrapped or changed due to anime time-study
Science isn't saying that though. Science has a myriad of examples of problems that actually can't be solved. ^^
I cant be the only one who was so satisfied with the steins gate ending that they didn't want steins gate 0
I always prefer unhappy endings, so I did like what 0 added, even though it maintains the same ending once finished
@@ProfessorViral howww I hate sad endings cause then ill think about it all the time and be sad. I like satisfactory endings and sometimes sad
@@ProfessorViral If you have time, you should play the Steins;gate visual novel. You seemed to enjoy the anime, and the vn has more endings. It was also the original
@@ProfessorViral like the person above stated, you should definitely check out the visual novel. A lot of Okabe’s feelings and internal monologue are shown in display more than in the anime.
Steins Gate 0 ends, leading to the same ending as the first season ending. It's how he came up with the way to save Kurisu. They just didn't show the happy ending because it was already shown in the first Steins Gate.
I'm experiencing reading steiner 🤓😇 fortunate for all humanity and the cosmos. No matter how bumpy it may appear I'm set to infinite respawn to gain knowledge at any pace. The time machine will always be on God's side 🌈🕊️ getting every awareness into heaven 🎉🥳. CERN creates the first form of time travel, many of my alternates work there. Personally I'm jack of all trades master of none living from a very autistic adhid perspective. It'll be great living alongside everyone repeatedly 💖 El Psy Kongroo
Nah but fr tho, Who's Okabe?
I only know of Hoouin Kyouma
bro really made a 38 minute long video spitting fax just to use dub clips
bruh this was in a reddit post
That was my post, many moons ago haha
@@ProfessorViral oh lol
Gives weird, knowing look.
ho-in kyo-ma o-ca-be rin-taro. ku-ri-su (that's how u say it dammit)
He watched the dub
That might’ve been the reason which fkd up the pronunciation he also says John teetor
This is right, I was just pronouncing based on the dub
@@ProfessorViral yay I got a reply from you
He pronounced it correctly in English
I know this is going to make me sound like a snob, but the hardest part for me in watching this video was the fact that the clips were from the dub, and that the pronounciations for all the character names were terrible (again, the dub's fault). After getting used to the japanese pronounciatons, hearing stuff like /mʌjəɹi/ instead of /majuɾi/, or /oʊkʌbɛi/ instead of /okabɛ/ just really triggers me. Sorry for being such a snob :(
I just use dubs because they're much easier for me. I do better at listening and watching, rather than reading and watching, and it also makes for a cleaner video. The words on screen aren't conflicting with what I'm saying. But, that's why in almost every case I'll be using dubs
Great job. Honestly only thing is just can't stand the english dubs lol