"Changing the past only makes the future worse."
Steins;Gate - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
El Psy Kongroo
— Okabe Rintarou
Context:
Used throughout the series as a catchphrase, but takes on a deeper, more poignant meaning in the finale as a symbol of the lab's shared history.
Meaning:
A nonsensical phrase Okabe uses to end his "secret" phone calls. It symbolizes his delusional mad scientist persona.
I am mad scientist! It's so cool! Sonuvabitch.
— Okabe Rintarou
Context:
Episode 15, when Okabe tries to impress a group of foreigners. It highlights the lighter side of his character before the plot gets darker.
Meaning:
A comedic use of broken English that underscores Okabe's eccentric personality.
No one knows what the future holds. That's why its potential is infinite.
— Okabe Rintarou
Context:
Spoken in the final episode, marking Okabe's acceptance of a world line where the future is no longer determined by predestination.
Meaning:
The core philosophy of the series: that the lack of knowledge about the future is what makes life meaningful and free.
Time is passing so fast. I want to tell you so many things.
— Kurisu Makise
Context:
Episode 22, during their final moments before Okabe must switch world lines, effectively erasing her from his current reality.
Meaning:
A tragic acknowledgement of the brevity of their time together and the depth of her unspoken feelings.