Steins;Gate Episode 22: Being Meltdown

Manga chapter 10-10

Canon/HIGH

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9.1

7 Fans

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Steins;Gate Episode 22: Being Meltdown

Manga chapter 10-10

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 21Next: EP 23 →

OSHIMETER

9.1

7 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332

Great episode! It did feel a little dragged out towards the end, but Okabe and Kurisu's awkward interactions felt refreshing. After all the trauma, he still can't catch a break though. The story seems to be reaching a flatline now too.

eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks

A very "finale-like" episode. Yet it feels like the story is still incomplete! Even though most of the central conflict and complicated time travel has been resolved (i.e. world line and microwave phone) something feels largely missing within the story.

mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles

The primary focus of this episode was Makise, which felt fitting with the previous cliffhanger and the importance of her relationship with Okarin. Her presence was extremely grounding during every time leap, so much so that their relationship is easily the most significant to the plot. Finally clarifying it before the finale and her leaving feels bittersweet.

stellanuit_temi's avatar
stellanuit_temi
“There’s only one option.” The final sacrifice that can save Mayuri, but when it is time to act, it ends up becoming the hardest mission that Okabe had to face. Between guilty and acceptance, Okabe and Kurisu have to figure out what they want, feel and ultimately have to do.
sebas's avatar
sebas
It is both romantic and heartbreaking. Their kiss was sweet and meaningful because Kurisu wanted Okabe to have a memory of her before he returns to the original worldline. Also, it’s sad knowing that once the timeline is fixed, she can't remember Okabe.
danielamadeus763770's avatar
danielamadeus763770
This is Sad For Fans for this episode, because Okabe and Kurisu spent many Hours Before She left, then Okabe Decided Erase The Data BY IBN 5100 Hack to reset the world from Enemy, Its Has A cliffhanger episode to prepare final episode
cinnaverse's avatar
cinnaverse
It's very clear that Kurisu has already made her mind, while Okarin is still fixated in finding a way to save both her and Mayuri. Many of Kurisu's words land harsh on Okarin but it's the kind of truth that he needed to hear, having been through the same loop over and over again. I really want to keep rooting for Okarin to win, to find that 1% where he gets the ending he and everyone deserves.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned as episode 22 of 24, 'Being Meltdown' follows the paradox-laden consequences Okabe confronted in the previous episode and serves as the emotional fulcrum before the series' climactic resolution. This is the penultimate buildup — the quiet before the storm — crystallizing the Okabe-Kurisu relationship as the emotional core driving everything toward the finale. It directly sets the stage for 'Open the Steins Gate,' where the series will deliver its endgame.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned as episode 22 of 24, 'Being Meltdown' follows the paradox-laden consequences Okabe confronted in the previous episode and serves as the emotional fulcrum before the series' climactic resolution. This is the penultimate buildup — the quiet before the storm — crystallizing the Okabe-Kurisu relationship as the emotional core driving everything toward the finale. It directly sets the stage for 'Open the Steins Gate,' where the series will deliver its endgame.

QUICK TAKES

gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332

Great episode! It did feel a little dragged out towards the end, but Okabe and Kurisu's awkward interactions felt refreshing. After all the trauma, he still can't catch a break though. The story seems to be reaching a flatline now too.

eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks

A very "finale-like" episode. Yet it feels like the story is still incomplete! Even though most of the central conflict and complicated time travel has been resolved (i.e. world line and microwave phone) something feels largely missing within the story.

mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles

The primary focus of this episode was Makise, which felt fitting with the previous cliffhanger and the importance of her relationship with Okarin. Her presence was extremely grounding during every time leap, so much so that their relationship is easily the most significant to the plot. Finally clarifying it before the finale and her leaving feels bittersweet.

stellanuit_temi's avatar
stellanuit_temi
“There’s only one option.” The final sacrifice that can save Mayuri, but when it is time to act, it ends up becoming the hardest mission that Okabe had to face. Between guilty and acceptance, Okabe and Kurisu have to figure out what they want, feel and ultimately have to do.
sebas's avatar
sebas
It is both romantic and heartbreaking. Their kiss was sweet and meaningful because Kurisu wanted Okabe to have a memory of her before he returns to the original worldline. Also, it’s sad knowing that once the timeline is fixed, she can't remember Okabe.
danielamadeus763770's avatar
danielamadeus763770
This is Sad For Fans for this episode, because Okabe and Kurisu spent many Hours Before She left, then Okabe Decided Erase The Data BY IBN 5100 Hack to reset the world from Enemy, Its Has A cliffhanger episode to prepare final episode
cinnaverse's avatar
cinnaverse
It's very clear that Kurisu has already made her mind, while Okarin is still fixated in finding a way to save both her and Mayuri. Many of Kurisu's words land harsh on Okarin but it's the kind of truth that he needed to hear, having been through the same loop over and over again. I really want to keep rooting for Okarin to win, to find that 1% where he gets the ending he and everyone deserves.

©2011 5pb.／Nitroplus 未来ガジェット研究所

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

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©2011 5pb.／Nitroplus 未来ガジェット研究所

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com