Steins;Gate: Variant Space Octet to release on consoles in November 2026
Steins;Gate: Variant Space Octet is releasing on consoles in November 2026 as a first-run bonus for Steins;Gate RE:BOOT.
Steins;Gate RE:BOOT to feature new “Gamma Worldline” route
This article contains spoilers for Steins;Gate Video version of this article can be found here > As revealed today by English publisher Spike Chunsoft, Steins;Gate RE:BOOT is set to receive a brand-new route seemingly adapting the Hyde of the Dark Dimension drama CD. This scenario is noted to have a…
Locating a mysterious photo from Chaos;Head’s background art
During our investigation into real-life locations featured in several SciADV titles, one location kept intriguing us more than any other: the Freesia Detective Agency from Chaos;Head and Chaos;Child. Neither game ever mentions its exact location. We only know that it is somewhere in Shibuya's Sakuragaokacho district, and the only clue…
The real story behind the Committee of 300
The idea of a shadowy group pulling strings to influence the world’s politics, economy, and social structure has long fascinated both conspiracy theorists and fiction writers alike. For fans of the Science Adventure series, this topic immediately brings to mind the series’s main antagonist: the Committee of 300. You can…
Steins;Gate RE:BOOT to appear at Spike Chunsoft’s Anime Expo 2026 panel
Video version of this article can be found here > Spike Chunsoft has announced its official panel for Anime Expo 2026, featuring several notable guests from across the company's portfolio, including Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka, Danganronpa 2x2 producer Shohei Sakakibara, members of the game's English voice cast, and a special presentation…
About the next cooking video
We have finally entered the pre-production of another SciADV cooking video. Next one will be the long-awaited Garlic Chives and Liver Stir Fry from Anonymous;Code. When investigating the ingredients, we discovered a small problem: apparently fresh garlic chives do not exist anywhere within a reasonable distance of our kitchen.
Steins;Gate RE:BOOT English release dates confirmed
Video version of this article can be found here > After briefly appearing and then dissapearing last week, the official English website for Steins;Gate RE:BOOT has now been republished. Alongside the website reopening, Spike Chunsoft also shared an official announcement through social media. Deceive the world yet again.STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is…
Patreon: Full results of the KKB 2026 Survey
Hello Basariters! We finally went through all of the results from the 2026 Survey, so in this video, we are going to discuss it. This is the full almost hour long version of the video. Thank you for filling out the survey and for supporting Kiri Kiri Basara!
Results of the KKB 2026 Survey
In this video we are going to discuss the result of the 2026 Survey we ran last month. The full version of this video is available on our Patreon
Steins;Gate RE:BOOT English website briefly reveals release dates and additional information
New information regarding an English release of Steins;Gate RE:BOOT briefly appeared online on the official website. Shortly afterwards, the website was locked and password protected. This has led to speculation that the page may have been published accidentally ahead of a planned announcement. Another possibility is that some of the…
Comparing Robotics;Notes Elite to the original game
In the last two videos, we covered why Robotics;Notes Elite was made, and we unboxed a copy of the original Robotics;Notes release from 2012. So now it’s time to take a closer look at both versions and examine what the exact differences between them are.The footage of the original game…
Sneak peek at the upcoming new design of the title pages
This is still work in progress, design is not final. Top of each game page will feature quick access menu to the most important pages or sections. The character section will be completely reworked.
Draft of the Robotics;Notes comparison video
Salutations! Today, we were supposed to release a deep dive video comparing the original release of Robotics;Notes with Robotics;Notes Elite on PC. However, the latest updates regarding Steins;Gate RE:BOOT meant that we had to refocus on other things. As a result, we’re pushing the comparison video to next week. Honestly,…
Everything revealed with the Steins;Gate RE:BOOT release date announcement
Video version of this article can be found here > With the announcement Steins;Gate RE:BOOT's release date, MAGES. has also shared a wealth of new details about the game itself.One of the highlights of the announcement is the release of Re:Boot's opening movie. The featured song is Kanako Itou’s iconic…
Steins;Gate RE:BOOT release date announced; new opening movie revealed
MAGES. has officially announced an August 20, 2026 release date for Steins;Gate RE:BOOT and revealed a brand-new opening movie and showcase of the game’s character animations. The game is expected to launch in Japan on PlayStation 5 and 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and the original, and PC.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwvfZIoeUsIOriginally…
Unboxing and playing the limited edition of Robotics;Notes from 2012
We managed to obtain a copy of the Robotics;Notes Limited Edition. That’s right, Robotics;Notes, not Elite. Originally released in 2012 for PS3 and Xbox 360, this version is now a real piece of history. In this video we are going to check out what was included and if we can…
Several SciADV titles on sale on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch
Many titles released by Spike Chunsoft are currently on sale on the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop as part of their Spring Sales, offering discounts of up to 90% across a wide range of titles, including several entries from the Science Adventure series.The promotions are split across two storefronts, with…
Why Robotics;Notes Elite exists
Video version of the article can be found here > When Robotics;Notes originally released in 2012, it already stood apart from traditional visual novels. Developed by MAGES. and led by Chiyomaru Shikura, the game experimented with 3D character models and augmented reality interfaces, and a world that felt just a…
Steins;Gate orchestra concert expands to Nagoya, merchandise revealed
Following its initial announcement earlier this year, Steins;Gate: A Symphony of Causality’s Melodies has received a wave of new details, offering a clearer picture of what fans can expect from the franchise’s first full-scale orchestra concert.The event is scheduled to take place on May 31, 2026 at Mori no Hall…
A sneak peek at next week’s video
We managed to obtain a copy of the Robotics;Notes Limited Edition. That’s right, Robotics;Notes, not Elite. Originally released in 2012 for PS3 and Xbox 360, this version is now a real piece of history. You can also spot our very professional filming setup in the photos. We’ve officially upgraded our…
Classic sci-fi series My Merry May to receive remastered ports
Via MAGES., the My Merry May series is set to receive a remaster and port to the Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2026.Sold as "My Merry May with be," the package will include 2002's My Merry May and 2003's My Merry Maybe, two classic sci-fi visual novels developed by Kindle…
Steins;Gate anime 15th anniversary project announced by Kadokawa
Kadokawa has announced a new commemorative project to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Steins;Gate anime’s original broadcast. As part of the announcement, a newly drawn anniversary visual featuring members of the Future Gadget Laboratory has been revealed.The project will also include a large-scale exhibition set to take place in…
Patreon special: New web design commentary
This is a Patreon exclusive deep dive into the latets design changes to Kiri Kiri Basara. Thank you for your continued support!
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[CLOSED] Kiri Kiri Basara 2026 survey
UPDATE 27.4.2026 – The survey has now been closed. Thank you all for your participation! Hello, Basariters! We’re once again looking for your feedback on the site's content, design, Patreon, and YouTube.Your feedback is valuable and greatly appreciated. It will help us understand what brings you to our site, what…
Steins;Gate ART SHOP announced for April
A new Steins;Gate event has been officially announced, revealing an upcoming art shop centered around high-quality illustrations from the series.According to the announcement, the Steins;Gate ART SHOP will feature a variety of premium items, including large-format canvas art and other goods showcasing illustrations printed on canvas fabric. Visitors will be…
Tasting Skal from Robotics;Notes
While we were in Tokyo, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to taste Skal, a drink featured prominently in Robotics;Notes. Skal is a lightly carbonated soft drink from the Japanese beverage company Asahi. It has a distinctive yogurt-like flavor, similar to drinks such as Calpis, but with added carbonation, giving…
Behind the scenes of the Tokyo Project Part VI: Unused assets
Hello! Welcome to the sixth part of our Behind the Scenes of the Tokyo Project series. This entry is a bit more straightforward. We’ll be taking a look at some unused assets and thumbnail concepts that never made it into the final versions of our videos and articles. Without further…
Visiting the real Fuyuki Bridge from Fate/stay night
In today’s video, we are leaving Tokyo to visit one of the most iconic locations shown in visual novels. And it is not one of the locations from the Science Adventure series, this time we are going to a different franchise. As always, you can watch the video, or read…
Steins;Gate and Village Vanguard collaboration announced
A new collaboration between Steins;Gate and Village Vanguard have been announced, bringing a wide range of themed merchandise to the Village Vanguard online store. Pre-orders opened on March 13, 2026, and will remain available until March 29, 2026.Village Vanguard is a popular Japanese retail chain known for its selection of…
Behind the scenes of the Tokyo Project Part V: Rome
Salve! Welcome to the final behind-the-scenes article for the Tokyo Project. It might look like we filmed Rome after Tokyo. But the truth is that Rome came first and happened actually even before the original Tokyo trip was supposed to be. This trip was our test run — trying out…
The real-life locations of Anonymous;Code
This article and video contains major spoilers for Anonymous;Code Welcome to Nakano, Anons! In this final location hunt, we are exploring the places where Anonymous;Code takes place. Unlike other SciADV titles, the game’s story does not take place in just one of Tokyo’s districts. While the story is centered around…
Union Arena Trading Card Game announces Steins;Gate collaboration
A few days ago, Union Arena officially announced a new collaboration with Steins;Gate. The announcement was made through Union Arena’s official X account.According to the announcement, more details about the collaboration will be revealed gradually. While no specific cards, release dates, or featured characters have been confirmed yet, fans can…
Behind the scenes of the Tokyo Project Part IV: Editing.hell
In the previous behind-the-scenes article, we covered the actual trip to Tokyo. Once I returned home, I still had a few days of paid leave from work, which gave me a head start on producing the videos. Welcome to Part IV of the Tokyo Project behind-the-scenes series, where we take…
Visiting the real-life Cafebar Bloomoon
Today, we are taking a break from running around Tokyo and tracking down places from the Science Adventure Series. Literally. We are having a relaxing sit-down at Cafebar BlooMoon, featured many times in the Occultic;Nine anime, game, and books.We would also like to mention that we contacted the restaurant in…
Behind the scenes of the Tokyo Project Part III: Tokyo
Last time in the behind-the-scenes series, I was at Prague Airport, ready to board my flight to Frankfurt. Honestly, that flight felt like it took forever, even though it was only 45 minutes. Transfers in Frankfurt are always complicated for no apparent reason, but at least I knew what to…
The real-life locations of Occultic;Nine
This article and video contains major spoilers for Occultic;Nine Today, we are exploring Kichijoji, the central location of Occultic;Nine, the place of the 256 Incident, and the home of Yuta Gamon, the creator of the in-universe Kiri Kiri Basara.Kichijoji is a residential and commercial are in western Tokyo, in the…
The turbulent development history of Chaos;Head
For Chaos;Head NoAH's seventeenth anniversary, let's take a look back at the turbulent development of the SciADV entry that began it all!
Unreleased version of the Chaos;Child locations video
This is an unreleased version of our Chaos;Child locations video. The main difference in this version is the narration. This version was voiced by Martin, whereas the final release features Bassman as the narrator. You may also notice that some scenes, transitions, and timings differ from the published version.
The real-life locations of Chaos;Child
This article and video contains major spoilers for Chaos;Child Shibuya once again takes center stage in the Science Adventure series, this time as the primary setting of Chaos;Child. After most of the district was destroyed in Chaos;Head, Shibuya was rebuilt in the time gap between both titles. This coincided well…
Behind the scenes of the Tokyo Project Part II: The trip that never was
In the last behind-the-scenes article, we left off at the point where everything was ready and I was eagerly waiting for September. I had made a spreadsheet with the full schedule for the planned content, and the first item was a video and article explaining that schedule. This was set…
The real-life locations of Steins;Gate
This article and video contains major spoilers for Steins;Gate Once famous for its post-war electronics markets, Akihabara has evolved into the global heart of anime, games and electronics. Neon signs, themed cafés, and specialty shops line the streets, making the district not just a place to visit, but an experience…
Behind the scenes of the Tokyo Project Part I: Pre-production
Before we ever picked up a camera and stepped onto the streets of Tokyo, there was a lot of planning involved. This first part of our Tokyo Project behind the scenes series will show how everything was researched and planned.
The real-life locations of Chaos;Head
This article and video contains major spoilers for Chaos;Head Welcome to Shibuya: one of Tokyo’s most iconic districts. Known for its neon lights, fashion, and the world-famous Scramble Crossing, Shibuya is more than just one of Tokyo’s many city districts—it’s the beating heart.But for fans of Chaos;Head, Shibuya takes on…
Tokyo Project is back
This time, instead of announcing it months in advance, we came straight to Tokyo. Filming has already begun. Some of you may have already guessed it from our Mount Fuji photos shared on Patreon and X.
We visited the SciADV ALL STAR POPUP store in Akihabara
GEE!STORE is hosting a special, time-limited SciADV pop-up store in their Akihabara location, and we were fortunate enough to be in Tokyo during that period. We couldn’t miss the opportunity to finally check out a Science Adventure event in person.Finding the store, however, proved to be more difficult than expected.…
Steins;Gate orchestra concert announced
"Steins;Gate: A Symphony of Causality’s Melodies" is an orchestra concert set to take place on May 31, 2026.
How could an Anonymous;Code anime work?
Many regard Anonymous;Code as impossible to adapt. But given recent author comments on a potential anime, how might one work?
Memories Off 9 fandisc launches April 9, 2026
Via the official website, Memories Off Sousou: Break Out of My Shell, the upcoming fandisc follow-up to the ninth Memories Off title, will officially launch on April 9, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and PC via Steam. View the newly revealed opening movie below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNmzZ-oTktIRelease detailsBreak Out of My…
Patreon Update: Free Membership, Collections, and More
Salutations! We’re bringing you this updated Patreon article to share some recent changes—both on Patreon’s side and ours—that we think are important for you to know about.The biggest change is that you can now become a free Patreon member, which gives you access to our free Patreon content. We primarily…
Merchandise list revealed for Science Adventure ALL STAR POPUP
GEE!STORE has revealed the full merchandise lineup for the upcoming Science Adventure Series ALL STAR POPUP event, giving fans a first look at the goods that will be available during the pop-up tour across Japan in 2026.The lineup features a wide variety of items using newly illustrated artwork from across…
2025 was an interesting year for Kiri Kiri Basara…
At a quick glance, it may seem like not much happened. There were no major Science Adventure releases, and both the Steins;Gate RE:BOOT release and our Tokyo Project were postponed. However, in reality, 2025 turned out to be one of the most transformative years for us.