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Rintarou Okabe

from Steins;GatePopular character

Rintaro Okabe — self-styled "Hououin Kyouma" — is the eccentric protagonist of Steins;Gate, a self-proclaimed mad scientist who stumbles onto real time travel and must face its devastating consequences.

Background

Running a ramshackle "Future Gadget Laboratory," Okabe discovers his microwave can send messages to the past. What begins as a thrilling game turns into a nightmare as he learns that changing the past exacts a terrible price.

Abilities

TraitDetail
Reading SteinerRetains memories across shifting timelines
Scientific driveA genuinely inventive, if chaotic, mind
ResolveEndures unbearable repetition to save those he loves

Personality

Theatrical, dramatic and prone to maniacal laughter, Okabe hides a deeply caring heart. His chuunibyou persona slowly cracks to reveal a man willing to suffer endlessly for his friends.

Relationships

  • Kurisu Makise — the scientist who becomes his partner and his heart.
  • Mayuri Shiina — his childhood friend.

Role in the Story

Okabe's desperate fight against fate, reliving tragedy to save his friends, makes Steins;Gate one of anime's greatest thrillers.

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