Steins;Gate - Recommendations

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Modern Magic Made Simple

Modern Magic Made Simple

In today's technology-driven society, everything has to move with the times, and magic is no exception. As spells are cast with various magic "codes", made up of binary digits, a computer becomes just as useful to the aspiring mage as a magic wand. One such would-be wizard is Koyomi Morishita, a girl who suffers from a bizarre inability to cast more than one type of spell. No matter how hard she concentrates she can only use code to do one thing: summon metal wash basins, directly above people's heads more often than not! Hoping to improve her versatility, she becomes a student of voluptuous expert witch Misa Anehara. However, with malevolent "daemons" - monsters summoned by unscrupulous magic wielders - appearing at every turn, Koyomi will need all the help she can get!

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Menchi Menchi says...

This is a bit of an odd pair, but my excuse for recommending them is that both YWGM and Steins;Gateboth feature a lot of technology and gadgets, such as cellphones and computers. Yoku Wakaru has way more magical girl action, but if you like your codes, you might give it a shot too.

 

Persona 4 the Animation

Persona 4 the Animation

The normally sleepy town of Inaba has recently fallen prey to a string of bizarre deaths, where the deceased are discovered dangling from TV antennae and telephone poles. But that’s not the only mystery that’s cropped up lately: the "Midnight Channel" has gained notoriety in the local high school for allegedly revealing a person's soul-mate to them. When transfer student Yu arrives in town, he quickly becomes enmeshed in the center of all these mysterious goings-on, especially after the teen and his friends are pulled through the television into another world! How is this strange place connected with the other mysteries plaguing Inaba?

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Bjoli Bjoli says...

Although the games that both shows are based on aren't too similar, both Steins;Gate and Persona 4 are excellent examples of video game adaptations done right.  Neither feel too bogged down in a video game style pacing, but don't jettison everything and start from scratch either.

Plotwise, both revolve around high school age students engaged in a mystery with science fiction/fantasy elements, and have a likable cast of characters.  Both shows also manage to balance light-hearted elements with the darker mystery, and strike a very similar tone.

Ghost Hound

Ghost Hound

Tarou has dreams - distressing dreams, related to the trauma he suffered as a child. His dreams and visions disturb his ease of mind, constantly reminding him of the darkness of his fear at the time he lost his sister all those years ago. He relives the fear, but can't recall any of the details of the time. Now, a new transfer student, Masayuki, takes an interest in Tarou's troubled past, as well as their school mate Makoto's connection to the dark incident. Under his persistence, the three boys end up visiting the site where Tarou was held hostage as a child: a decrepit hospital beyond the dam. The three venture forward to face their pasts and fears, unsuspecting of the bizarre world they are about to enter...

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jacobpap jacobpap says...

both use real life events\places\people\theories that are related to science to strengthen the plot and make it more believable and engaging if you like one you wouold like the other

A Certain Magical Index

A Certain Magical Index

Touma Kamijou's right hand has the ability to nullify any form of supernatural power, whether it be magical, psychic, or divine; he lives in a city populated by students with these powers. Yet unfortunately for Touma, his arm also seems to nullify good luck. Despite his bad luck, the boy tries to stay out of trouble and just live out his life, trying to be the "good guy" whenever he can; but trouble enters his life one day when he finds a young girl hanging on his balcony. She turns out to be a nun of the Church of England, bearing the Index-Librorum-Prohibitorum - a collection of 103,000 forbidden texts, and as a result has a number of people after her. How far will Touma go to protect his new companion from her pursuers?

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Tainted Tainted says...

I really think there is a similarity between ACMI and Steins;Gate.  They're both Sci-Fi and really cool.  Really though, in my opinion, nothing can match Steins;Gate's storyline, connection with characters and on top of being a Thriller/Psychological, they've thrown in some comedy too.  Much like ACMI.  I just think that if you liked Steins;Gate, you'd probably like ACMI.

Fullmetal Alchemist

Fullmetal Alchemist

Once upon a time, two brothers passed the happy days of their childhood by studying alchemy, which is governed by the equal transfer principle: an eye for an eye -- you can't get more than you give. But these brothers tried to defy that law, and a horrific accident resulted. Now, the older brother, Edward, is called the Full Metal Alchemist because of his metal limbs, and the younger, Alphonse, is a soul without a body, trapped within the confines of an automaton. Together they search for the power to restore themselves, to find the lives they lost so long ago...

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phoenixaurora phoenixaurora says...

Both of these anime deal with a particular (pseudo)science: In FMA, it's alchemy and in Steins;Gate it's time travel.  A theme that runs through both of these series is the ethics of a scientist.  Whether it be human transmutation or altering the past, these anime asks questions about the extent to which a scientist is morally allowed to toy with other's lives and play with fate.  The protagonists of both series are rather unusual in their professions and attempt to rectify a mistake of the past from their own foolishness that cost them something dear but it looks to be an impossible mission or at least, an uphill battle with some amount of body horror (jellyman and chimeras D:).    

Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline

Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline

Adaptation of the science-fiction graphic novel series Valérian et Laureline by artist Jean-Claude Mezieres and writer Pierre Christin.

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jojovonjo jojovonjo says...

Time travel and Messing around with the timelines. Time Jam has the more traditional time matchine but, both are fun time travel anime.

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009)

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009)

The eccentric Suzumiya Haruhi wants nothing more than to meet aliens, time travelers and espers… but she’ll have to settle for the everyday Kyon instead! Along with the mysterious Itsuki and the vacant Mikuru, the duo forms the SOS Brigade – a club whose mission is to discover the mysteries of the world. Armed with a razor sharp wit and a skill for manipulation, Haruhi will stop at nothing to have fun at all costs, even at the expense of Mikuru’s dignity!

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Jdogtoocool Jdogtoocool says...

Both Steins Gate and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya are similar in a lot of ways. They start a group of friends that get into troubling situations due to their bored nature and skeptical ways. There are solid romances imbued amongst the friends and tons of comedic value. Also all of the time traveling is a big driving factor in both anime. If you liked one I'm sure you'll love the other.

Clannad After Story

Clannad After Story

Summer break is now over; the second semester has started for Tomoya, Nagisa and the others, and little has changed. Since Tomoya's relationship with his father is still troubled, he continues to live with Nagisa and her family, even if it means getting roped into organizing a baseball team for the family bakery. Life at school continues as normal with Sunohara as carefree as ever; however, when his sister Mei voices her concerns about him, the series of events that follow place a strain on Sunohara and Tomoya’s friendship. Whether it's saving a person from themselves or passing on a message from the past, one thing’s for sure: no matter how tough things get, good friends will always be there to help out.

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Stephy1997 Stephy1997 says...

Both of them give you tear-suspence,some romance and humor. Both with male leading charaters. Also twisted outer world inflicting with the reality world.

Genshiken

Genshiken

Ever wanted to join an anime club but felt its geekiness would hurt your reputation? Sasahara feels your pain. Genshiken, the Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture, is an organization of college otaku obsessed with anime, manga and video games. Their daily activities include holding impromptu cosplay photo shoots, braving the crowds and avoiding injury at doujinshi conventions, and tolerating harassment by Saki, a girl irked by her boyfriend's otaku-ness! It's a perfect match for Sasahara's interests, so why is it so difficult for him to join?

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XMrNiceguyX XMrNiceguyX says...

Steins;Gate is an interesting anime, and this recommendation is perhaps equally interesting in that both series seem to have little in common in terms of their focus and setting. However, there are elements in Steins;Gate which make me believe that a one-way recommendation is feasible based on a number of factors. First is the art and animation style, Genshiken is quite similar to Steins;Gate in that it portrays its characters in a natural and non-exaggerated way. Most noticably, this is reflected in the resulting down-to-earth humor in Steins;Gate, which feels (mostly) similar the the humor in Genshiken. Furthermore, characters and themes have definite parallels with Genshiken. A main motif used throughout the series is a strong focus on an otaku subculture. While this is a mere motif in Steins;Gate, it is the main theme in Genshiken.

In short then, the main purpose of this recommendation is as an expansion of the otaku subculture motif and general artstyle of Steins;Gate. If either of these points played a major role in your appreciation of Steins;Gate, I can definitely recommend Genshiken which further expands thereon.

Psychic Detective Yakumo

Psychic Detective Yakumo

Saitou Yakumo is a young man with a very special gift: he can see the souls of the dead and communicate with them. When the aloof student isn’t duping his fellow classmates out of their money with fake card tricks, he takes on paranormal cases that pique his interest. Making use of his unique abilities, logical mind and his contacts within the police, Yakumo strives to solve each supernatural case he takes on and bring those responsible to justice. But when the youthful detective becomes the target of a sinister duo can he get to the bottom of their scheme before he is dragged into a world of darkness and hatred?

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DarkMiko DarkMiko says...

Now before everyone jumps down my throat about this, I think Steins;Gate is definitely something that anyone that enjoyed Detective Yakumo will like. I find it fits into the same style, maybe not with the ghosts but on the front of Yakumo's personality, I'm not the best at explaining but I know for me and a few of my friends that have seen both they do find that they enjoyed both of these animes about equally and that is why I am suggesting it. So give it a looky and see how you like it =)