Bassman Reviews
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Anime, Manga, and VN Youtuber
Huge fan of SciADV and the works of Naoki Urasawa
Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bassman.reviews
Huge fan of SciADV and the works of Naoki Urasawa
Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bassman.reviews
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The Sequel Chaos;Child Needed — Children's Revive
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Today marks 11 years since the release of Chaos;Child, a visual novel widely acclaimed for its true ending.
But what if I told you it had a sequel just as good as the main story?
This is Children's Revive, a perfect sequel to a perfect ending.
youtu.be/9LR-Q6ri3vE
But what if I told you it had a sequel just as good as the main story?
This is Children's Revive, a perfect sequel to a perfect ending.
youtu.be/9LR-Q6ri3vE
A Steins;Gate orchestra concert has been announced for May 31, 2026.
But could we expect some announcements at the event? Perhaps on Re:Boot? Or perhaps... on the next mainline SciADV game? Let's discuss.
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But could we expect some announcements at the event? Perhaps on Re:Boot? Or perhaps... on the next mainline SciADV game? Let's discuss.
youtu.be/-TABVFdu-gg?...
Steins;Gate Orchestra Concert Announced — What It Means
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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January 23, 2026 at 7:40 AM
A Steins;Gate orchestra concert has been announced for May 31, 2026.
But could we expect some announcements at the event? Perhaps on Re:Boot? Or perhaps... on the next mainline SciADV game? Let's discuss.
youtu.be/-TABVFdu-gg?...
But could we expect some announcements at the event? Perhaps on Re:Boot? Or perhaps... on the next mainline SciADV game? Let's discuss.
youtu.be/-TABVFdu-gg?...
Fans often regard Anonymous;Code as impossible to adapt.
But comments from series creator Chiyomaru Shikura suggest he might self-fund an anime regardless.
With the year 2038 problem just 12 years away, let’s discuss how an anime adaptation could work.
youtu.be/fksxuNy9bi0
But comments from series creator Chiyomaru Shikura suggest he might self-fund an anime regardless.
With the year 2038 problem just 12 years away, let’s discuss how an anime adaptation could work.
youtu.be/fksxuNy9bi0
How Could an Anonymous;Code Anime Work?
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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January 19, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Fans often regard Anonymous;Code as impossible to adapt.
But comments from series creator Chiyomaru Shikura suggest he might self-fund an anime regardless.
With the year 2038 problem just 12 years away, let’s discuss how an anime adaptation could work.
youtu.be/fksxuNy9bi0
But comments from series creator Chiyomaru Shikura suggest he might self-fund an anime regardless.
With the year 2038 problem just 12 years away, let’s discuss how an anime adaptation could work.
youtu.be/fksxuNy9bi0
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Chaos;Child is widely acclaimed for its true end.
But what if that "perfect ending" had a sequel just as strong?
This is Children’s Revive—the sequel Chaos;Child needed.
For the original game's eleventh anniversary, let's take a look back at its sequel!
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/12/19/t...
But what if that "perfect ending" had a sequel just as strong?
This is Children’s Revive—the sequel Chaos;Child needed.
For the original game's eleventh anniversary, let's take a look back at its sequel!
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/12/19/t...
The sequel Chaos;Child needed: Children's Revive - Kiri Kiri Basara
Chaos;Child is acclaimed for its true ending. But what if we said it had a sequel just as good as the main story? This is Children's Revive.
www.kirikiribasara.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Chaos;Child is widely acclaimed for its true end.
But what if that "perfect ending" had a sequel just as strong?
This is Children’s Revive—the sequel Chaos;Child needed.
For the original game's eleventh anniversary, let's take a look back at its sequel!
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/12/19/t...
But what if that "perfect ending" had a sequel just as strong?
This is Children’s Revive—the sequel Chaos;Child needed.
For the original game's eleventh anniversary, let's take a look back at its sequel!
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/12/19/t...
Today marks 11 years since the release of Chaos;Child, a visual novel widely acclaimed for its true ending.
But what if I told you it had a sequel just as good as the main story?
This is Children's Revive, a perfect sequel to a perfect ending.
youtu.be/9LR-Q6ri3vE
But what if I told you it had a sequel just as good as the main story?
This is Children's Revive, a perfect sequel to a perfect ending.
youtu.be/9LR-Q6ri3vE
The Sequel Chaos;Child Needed — Children's Revive
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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December 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Today marks 11 years since the release of Chaos;Child, a visual novel widely acclaimed for its true ending.
But what if I told you it had a sequel just as good as the main story?
This is Children's Revive, a perfect sequel to a perfect ending.
youtu.be/9LR-Q6ri3vE
But what if I told you it had a sequel just as good as the main story?
This is Children's Revive, a perfect sequel to a perfect ending.
youtu.be/9LR-Q6ri3vE
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If you’re a fan of Robotics;Notes, then you’re probably very familiar with the old Tanegashima airport. But few people know the details surrounding how the airport came to be, why it was replaced, and what’s happening with it now.
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/12/10/t...
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The history of the old Tanegashima airport - Kiri Kiri Basara
If you’re a fan of Robotics;Notes, then you’re probably very familiar with the old Tanegashima airport. But few people know the details surrounding how the airport came to be, why it was replaced, and...
www.kirikiribasara.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
If you’re a fan of Robotics;Notes, then you’re probably very familiar with the old Tanegashima airport. But few people know the details surrounding how the airport came to be, why it was replaced, and what’s happening with it now.
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/12/10/t...
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/12/10/t...
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It has now been ten years since Steins;Gate 0 first released.
But how well has it aged? And with where SciADV is headed, does it need a remake?
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/12/10/s...
But how well has it aged? And with where SciADV is headed, does it need a remake?
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/12/10/s...
Steins;Gate 0 - ten years later - Kiri Kiri Basara
Steins;Gate 0 released a decade ago. But has it aged well? And given the series's future direction, does it need a remake?
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December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It has now been ten years since Steins;Gate 0 first released.
But how well has it aged? And with where SciADV is headed, does it need a remake?
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/12/10/s...
But how well has it aged? And with where SciADV is headed, does it need a remake?
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/12/10/s...
Happy 10th anniversary to Steins;Gate 0!
But after a decade, how well has it aged? And with where the series is heading... does it need a remake?
Full video here: youtu.be/r-Xm7W83crg
But after a decade, how well has it aged? And with where the series is heading... does it need a remake?
Full video here: youtu.be/r-Xm7W83crg
Steins;Gate 0 — 10 Years Later
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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December 10, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Happy 10th anniversary to Steins;Gate 0!
But after a decade, how well has it aged? And with where the series is heading... does it need a remake?
Full video here: youtu.be/r-Xm7W83crg
But after a decade, how well has it aged? And with where the series is heading... does it need a remake?
Full video here: youtu.be/r-Xm7W83crg
Last week, IGN China dropped a Steins;Gate Re:Boot-related interview with SciADV producer Tatsuya Matsubara and lead scenario writer Naotaka Hayashi.
But unfortunately, this interview would seemingly confirm some of our worst fears about the game.
Full breakdown: youtu.be/GvdrojZd5rk
But unfortunately, this interview would seemingly confirm some of our worst fears about the game.
Full breakdown: youtu.be/GvdrojZd5rk
The Disappointing Truth About Steins;Gate Re:Boot — IGN Interview Breakdown
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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December 10, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Last week, IGN China dropped a Steins;Gate Re:Boot-related interview with SciADV producer Tatsuya Matsubara and lead scenario writer Naotaka Hayashi.
But unfortunately, this interview would seemingly confirm some of our worst fears about the game.
Full breakdown: youtu.be/GvdrojZd5rk
But unfortunately, this interview would seemingly confirm some of our worst fears about the game.
Full breakdown: youtu.be/GvdrojZd5rk
Steins;Gate Re:Boot was formally unveiled at WePlay Expo 2025.
And the info from its reveal is a mixed bag—some exciting and some... rather disappointing.
Full Breakdown here: youtu.be/vCunexsdXK8
And the info from its reveal is a mixed bag—some exciting and some... rather disappointing.
Full Breakdown here: youtu.be/vCunexsdXK8
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Revealed — New Info & Trailer Breakdown
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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November 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Steins;Gate Re:Boot was formally unveiled at WePlay Expo 2025.
And the info from its reveal is a mixed bag—some exciting and some... rather disappointing.
Full Breakdown here: youtu.be/vCunexsdXK8
And the info from its reveal is a mixed bag—some exciting and some... rather disappointing.
Full Breakdown here: youtu.be/vCunexsdXK8
Spike Chunsoft has announced an official English and Chinese release for Steins;Gate Re:Boot on Steam.
But its new Steam description is... very interesting. Could it be hinting something about the true nature of the game?
Full breakdown here: youtu.be/Z490WpN0v8M
But its new Steam description is... very interesting. Could it be hinting something about the true nature of the game?
Full breakdown here: youtu.be/Z490WpN0v8M
Steins;Gate Re:Boot English Release Announced — Steam Port in 2026
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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November 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Spike Chunsoft has announced an official English and Chinese release for Steins;Gate Re:Boot on Steam.
But its new Steam description is... very interesting. Could it be hinting something about the true nature of the game?
Full breakdown here: youtu.be/Z490WpN0v8M
But its new Steam description is... very interesting. Could it be hinting something about the true nature of the game?
Full breakdown here: youtu.be/Z490WpN0v8M
To no one's surprise, Steins;Gate Re:Boot has officially been delayed to 2026.
However, MAGES has also unveiled new CGs, backgrounds, and screenshots for the game. Let's break down what they reveal.
Full video here: youtu.be/4_7XBEdcR6c
However, MAGES has also unveiled new CGs, backgrounds, and screenshots for the game. Let's break down what they reveal.
Full video here: youtu.be/4_7XBEdcR6c
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Delayed to 2026 — New Details Revealed
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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November 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
To no one's surprise, Steins;Gate Re:Boot has officially been delayed to 2026.
However, MAGES has also unveiled new CGs, backgrounds, and screenshots for the game. Let's break down what they reveal.
Full video here: youtu.be/4_7XBEdcR6c
However, MAGES has also unveiled new CGs, backgrounds, and screenshots for the game. Let's break down what they reveal.
Full video here: youtu.be/4_7XBEdcR6c
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SciADV's first mainline entries released as Xbox exclusives.
But it's now been eight years since the last time a SciADV game was released on the platform.
How did this happen? And what went wrong?
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/11/09/t...
But it's now been eight years since the last time a SciADV game was released on the platform.
How did this happen? And what went wrong?
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/11/09/t...
The history of SciADV on Xbox - Kiri Kiri Basara
SciADV began exclusive to Xbox. But it has now been eight years since the last time a game was released on the platform. What happened?
www.kirikiribasara.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
SciADV's first mainline entries released as Xbox exclusives.
But it's now been eight years since the last time a SciADV game was released on the platform.
How did this happen? And what went wrong?
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/11/09/t...
But it's now been eight years since the last time a SciADV game was released on the platform.
How did this happen? And what went wrong?
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/11/09/t...
SciADV began as an Xbox-exclusive series.
But today, we stand 8 years removed from the last time a #SciADV game released on Xbox. What happened?
Full video here: youtu.be/4wJm9Iptib0
But today, we stand 8 years removed from the last time a #SciADV game released on Xbox. What happened?
Full video here: youtu.be/4wJm9Iptib0
The History of SciADV on Xbox
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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November 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM
SciADV began as an Xbox-exclusive series.
But today, we stand 8 years removed from the last time a #SciADV game released on Xbox. What happened?
Full video here: youtu.be/4wJm9Iptib0
But today, we stand 8 years removed from the last time a #SciADV game released on Xbox. What happened?
Full video here: youtu.be/4wJm9Iptib0
The Pluto anime took over a decade to produce. But why? What made its development so turbulent?
As we celebrate the anime's second anniversary, let's take a look back at the long and chaotic road that led to its completion.
Full video here: youtu.be/8gcWQquOds8
As we celebrate the anime's second anniversary, let's take a look back at the long and chaotic road that led to its completion.
Full video here: youtu.be/8gcWQquOds8
The Pluto Anime's Decade-Long Development
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October 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Pluto anime took over a decade to produce. But why? What made its development so turbulent?
As we celebrate the anime's second anniversary, let's take a look back at the long and chaotic road that led to its completion.
Full video here: youtu.be/8gcWQquOds8
As we celebrate the anime's second anniversary, let's take a look back at the long and chaotic road that led to its completion.
Full video here: youtu.be/8gcWQquOds8
Today marks 2 years since the release of the long-awaited Pluto anime adaptation.
To commemorate the occasion, I made a short piece reflecting on the message of the story—a message that feels more relevant today than ever before.
Full video here: youtu.be/JWBLilaf7TA
To commemorate the occasion, I made a short piece reflecting on the message of the story—a message that feels more relevant today than ever before.
Full video here: youtu.be/JWBLilaf7TA
The Message of Pluto
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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October 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Today marks 2 years since the release of the long-awaited Pluto anime adaptation.
To commemorate the occasion, I made a short piece reflecting on the message of the story—a message that feels more relevant today than ever before.
Full video here: youtu.be/JWBLilaf7TA
To commemorate the occasion, I made a short piece reflecting on the message of the story—a message that feels more relevant today than ever before.
Full video here: youtu.be/JWBLilaf7TA
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It was announced today that Steins;Gate Re:Boot will be officially showcased at the WePlay & ZFX 2025 Expo in Shanghai, taking place from November 16 to 23.
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/10/24/s...
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Steins;Gate Re:Boot to be showcased at WePlay & ZFX 2025 Expo in Shanghai - Kiri Kiri Basara
It was announced today that Steins;Gate Re:Boot will be officially showcased at the WePlay & ZFX 2025 Expo in Shanghai, taking place from November 16 to 23. The expo is a major entertainment event in ...
www.kirikiribasara.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It was announced today that Steins;Gate Re:Boot will be officially showcased at the WePlay & ZFX 2025 Expo in Shanghai, taking place from November 16 to 23.
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/10/24/s...
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/10/24/s...
After a year of radio silence, Steins;Gate Re:Boot is set to make an appearance next month at WePlay Expo 2025 in Shanghai.
Here's what it means: youtu.be/eVxYHTJIkM4
Here's what it means: youtu.be/eVxYHTJIkM4
Steins;Gate Re:Boot to be Unveiled at WePlay 2025
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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October 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
After a year of radio silence, Steins;Gate Re:Boot is set to make an appearance next month at WePlay Expo 2025 in Shanghai.
Here's what it means: youtu.be/eVxYHTJIkM4
Here's what it means: youtu.be/eVxYHTJIkM4
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Steins;Gate 0's structure revolves around "world line recursion", a concept that interconnects the visual novels routes as well as the anime. But how does it actually work? And how did this concept become so misunderstood?
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/09/22/w...
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/09/22/w...
Why Steins;Gate 0 is often misunderstood — unraveling its true structure and chronology - Kiri Kiri Basara
Steins;Gate 0's structure revolves around the concept of world line recursion. But how does it work? And how did it become so misunderstood?
www.kirikiribasara.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Steins;Gate 0's structure revolves around "world line recursion", a concept that interconnects the visual novels routes as well as the anime. But how does it actually work? And how did this concept become so misunderstood?
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/09/22/w...
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/09/22/w...
Steins;Gate 0's story is built around "world line recursion", a concept that interconnects all the VN routes as well as the anime.
But how does it actually work? And how did this concept, and by extension, Steins;Gate 0 itself, become so misunderstood?
youtu.be/p6cZwHCi9fQ
But how does it actually work? And how did this concept, and by extension, Steins;Gate 0 itself, become so misunderstood?
youtu.be/p6cZwHCi9fQ
Why Steins;Gate 0 Is Often Misunderstood — Its True Structure & Chronology
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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September 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Steins;Gate 0's story is built around "world line recursion", a concept that interconnects all the VN routes as well as the anime.
But how does it actually work? And how did this concept, and by extension, Steins;Gate 0 itself, become so misunderstood?
youtu.be/p6cZwHCi9fQ
But how does it actually work? And how did this concept, and by extension, Steins;Gate 0 itself, become so misunderstood?
youtu.be/p6cZwHCi9fQ
All my life, I’ve never been able to answer “where are you from?”. And as of 2 weeks ago, I’ve lived in 10 cities across 4 continents.
But the biggest reason for my most recent move was a line from Master Keaton’s final chapter—one that completely changed how I see identity.
youtu.be/PmaC8pizHCU
But the biggest reason for my most recent move was a line from Master Keaton’s final chapter—one that completely changed how I see identity.
youtu.be/PmaC8pizHCU
Master Keaton’s Ending Changed My Life
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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September 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
All my life, I’ve never been able to answer “where are you from?”. And as of 2 weeks ago, I’ve lived in 10 cities across 4 continents.
But the biggest reason for my most recent move was a line from Master Keaton’s final chapter—one that completely changed how I see identity.
youtu.be/PmaC8pizHCU
But the biggest reason for my most recent move was a line from Master Keaton’s final chapter—one that completely changed how I see identity.
youtu.be/PmaC8pizHCU
Iwakura Aria is MAGES' first new visual novel IP in several years.
But now that it's out in English... is it worth playing? Check out my spoiler-free review!
youtu.be/AU6Xd_zyN1I
But now that it's out in English... is it worth playing? Check out my spoiler-free review!
youtu.be/AU6Xd_zyN1I
Is Iwakura Aria Worth It? — Spoiler-Free Review
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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August 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Iwakura Aria is MAGES' first new visual novel IP in several years.
But now that it's out in English... is it worth playing? Check out my spoiler-free review!
youtu.be/AU6Xd_zyN1I
But now that it's out in English... is it worth playing? Check out my spoiler-free review!
youtu.be/AU6Xd_zyN1I
Contrary to popular belief, Steins;Gate 0 was not an original story, but rather an adaptation of existing content. But given its source material existed, why did MAGES make 0?
Let's go over Steins;Gate 0's development history and why it exists at all. Happy Steins;Gate Day!
youtu.be/1DQI_t4zZZo
Let's go over Steins;Gate 0's development history and why it exists at all. Happy Steins;Gate Day!
youtu.be/1DQI_t4zZZo
Why Steins;Gate 0 Exists — Examining Its Development History
YouTube video by Bassman Reviews
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July 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Contrary to popular belief, Steins;Gate 0 was not an original story, but rather an adaptation of existing content. But given its source material existed, why did MAGES make 0?
Let's go over Steins;Gate 0's development history and why it exists at all. Happy Steins;Gate Day!
youtu.be/1DQI_t4zZZo
Let's go over Steins;Gate 0's development history and why it exists at all. Happy Steins;Gate Day!
youtu.be/1DQI_t4zZZo
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Per Spike Chunsoft, in commemoration of Steins;Gate Day, every Science Adventure series game on Steam is now 80% off on the platform from July 27 to August 3. If there was ever any time to get deeper into the series, it would be now!
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Every SciADV game on Steam is 80% off for Steins;Gate Day - Kiri Kiri Basara
To commemorate July 28th of this year, every Science Adventure game is 80% off on Steam from July 27 to August 3.
www.kirikiribasara.com
July 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Per Spike Chunsoft, in commemoration of Steins;Gate Day, every Science Adventure series game on Steam is now 80% off on the platform from July 27 to August 3. If there was ever any time to get deeper into the series, it would be now!
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/07/27/e...
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/07/27/e...
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Contrary to popular belief, Steins;Gate 0 wasn’t an original story, but an adaptation of existing content. Given the fact that its source material already existed, why did MAGES. make Steins;Gate 0?
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/07/27/w...
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/07/27/w...
Why Steins;Gate 0 exists - examining its development history - Kiri Kiri Basara
Steins;Gate 0 is an interquel to the original game. But given it's an adaptation of existing side material, why does it exist in the first place?
www.kirikiribasara.com
July 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Contrary to popular belief, Steins;Gate 0 wasn’t an original story, but an adaptation of existing content. Given the fact that its source material already existed, why did MAGES. make Steins;Gate 0?
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/07/27/w...
www.kirikiribasara.com/2025/07/27/w...