Via X (formerly Twitter), MAGES. has revealed a new Steins;Gate-themed repost/giveaway campaign. Between January 1–4, 2024, participants who follow the official Science Adventure X account and repost posts with the hashtag “#オペレーション・アマテラス” (#OperationAmaterasu) made by the account will be entered for a chance to win one of one hundred Steins;Gate 15th anniversary–themed towels. (Notably, winners must have a valid Japan address for shipping.)
Following September’s Radio Kaikan collaboration, MAGES. has labeled this campaign the Steins;Gate 15th anniversary’s “second operation.”
The operation’s official website also offers a thought-provoking introduction blurb to the campaign. Community translator ItsRigs has shared an English translation of this text, found below:
There is a harmony within the whole of creation—that is to say, an order to the universe itself.
Nevertheless does the behavior of quantum mechanics overturn the common sense of classical mechanics, birthing phenomena which seem to disregard the order of space-time.
Humanity analyzes these magical phenomena through theories based in a posteriori logic.
The apex of science achieved by humanity has yet to establish free rein over space-time, yet by architecting enormous networks through digitized virtual space and merging it with reality have they unlocked a possible everyday world of magical cheats.
Modern society at large relies on this unprecedented convenience and in fact finds itself thoroughly shackled by its own digital networks.
It is only natural that the evil rear their head, simply ecstatic with the idea of plunging the world into complete chaos.
Even security AI [Amaterasu Kurisu], the bedrock of all order within these networks, has found her way completely blocked by the machinations of the wicked in their latest conspiracy. Only dystopia awaits.
Ladies and gentlemen, we plead for your help in awakening she who has been closed behind the gate of block static.
We beg of you, please restore order to this digital space.
Lend your aid through a collective reposting, infusing your spirit into the target phrase and making it echo across this expansive world.
Destroy the block static, though its sturdiness is that of an immovable door of stone!
Only when the face of Amaterasu Kurisu touches the light of dawn shall we greet the true New Year!
*This is a work of fiction. Any relationship to real persons, businesses, narratives, or series world lines is coincidental.
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