Steins;Gate Merchandise – For Those Who've Seen the Choice of Steins Gate
Time travel stories are everywhere, but few handle the concept with the emotional weight and scientific curiosity of Steins;Gate. The franchise doesn't just ask "what if we could change the past?" — it asks what that would cost. If you've experienced the journey of Okabe and the Future Gadget Laboratory, you understand why fans hold this series so close. Our merchandise collection is here for precisely those fans.
What is Steins;Gate?
Steins;Gate is a visual novel developed by 5pb. Inc. and Nitroplus, released in October 2009 and published by Spike Chunsoft. The game belongs to the Science Adventure series and combines science fiction with time travel mechanics in a visual novel format. Set in Tokyo's Akihabara district, the story centres on Rintarō Okabe, a university student who accidentally discovers a method of sending messages to the past using a modified microwave. The narrative explores the consequences of altering history and the personal toll of trying to reach a worldline where tragedy can be avoided. The franchise expanded significantly with a 26-episode anime television series produced by White Fox, directed by Kanji Wakabayashi with scripts by Jukki Hanada. The anime adaptation faithfully follows the visual novel's story while bringing characters like Kurisu Makise, Mayuri Shiina, Itaru Hashida, and Suzuha Amane to animated life.
Frequently asked questions
What does El Psy Kongroo mean?
El Psy Kongroo is a signature phrase used by Rintarō Okabe, typically spoken when ending phone calls or making dramatic declarations. The phrase has no actual meaning — Okabe invented it as part of his mad scientist persona. It has become one of the most recognisable catchphrases among Steins;Gate fans and appears frequently on merchandise.
What is the Science Adventure series?
Science Adventure is a media franchise by 5pb. Inc. and Nitroplus that includes Steins;Gate alongside other visual novels such as Chaos;Head and Robotics;Notes. Each entry explores scientific concepts through fictional narratives, with Steins;Gate focusing on time travel and its paradoxes. The games share thematic connections and occasionally reference each other.
Who are the main characters in Steins;Gate?
The central cast includes Rintarō Okabe, the self-styled mad scientist and protagonist; Kurisu Makise, a young neuroscience researcher; Mayuri Shiina, Okabe's childhood friend; Itaru Hashida, the lab's hacker; and Suzuha Amane, a part-time worker with mysterious origins. Supporting characters include Luka Urushibara, Faris Nyannyan, Moeka Kiryū, and the Tennouji family.
Assortment overview
Our Steins;Gate collection is organised to help you find what you're looking for. The characters category features merchandise spotlighting individual members of the Future Gadget Laboratory — from Okabe's dramatic poses to Kurisu's reluctant genius. Browse through to find fan gear celebrating the personalities that make this time travel story unforgettable.
