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The Science Adventure series, also known as “Kagaku Adventure,” is an expansive and beloved franchise comprising interconnected visual novels and anime. While many of its core stories, such as Steins;Gate, offer complete narratives, the series as a whole is still growing. New titles, like the highly anticipated Anonymous;Code, are continually in development and being released, meaning the captivating universe of Science Adventure is far from over.

Watch Order

The “Science Adventure” series offers a rich tapestry of intricate stories, primarily best experienced through their acclaimed visual novels. While some anime adaptations are excellent, the visual novels generally provide the most complete and immersive dive into their complex narratives. For the most rewarding journey through this captivating world, here’s the recommended order:

  • Chaos;Head Noah: This is the ideal starting point and is considered the definitive version. While fan translations are available, waiting for the official English release is highly recommended for the best experience, as it lays crucial groundwork for subsequent titles.
  • Steins;Gate: Both the visual novel and its acclaimed anime adaptation are highly recommended and considered essential viewing or reading. This title is a fan favorite and often serves as the entry point for many into the series.
  • Robotics;Notes: For this entry, the visual novel is strongly preferred over the anime adaptation. It expands upon the compelling themes and world established in previous titles.
  • Chaos;Child: This visual novel is widely regarded as a masterpiece and is currently the only non-Steins;Gate visual novel with an official English localization. It’s crucial to experience Chaos;Head (preferably the visual novel) before delving into Chaos;Child to fully appreciate its profound story.
  • Steins;Gate 0: Following your experience with Steins;Gate, both its visual novel and anime adaptation are highly recommended. For the most comprehensive understanding of the story, many fans suggest experiencing the visual novel first, followed by the anime.
  • Robotics;Notes DaSH: This is the latest fully released title in the series. Please note that this entry is currently only available in Japanese.

A Note on Anime Adaptations: While the visual novels are generally the primary recommendation, the anime adaptations of Steins;Gate and Steins;Gate 0 are notable exceptions, offering well-executed and highly enjoyable experiences. However, the anime adaptations for Chaos;Head and Chaos;Child are widely considered significantly inferior to their visual novel counterparts and are generally not recommended if you have the option to play the visual novels.

Similar Animes

If you’ve thoroughly enjoyed the mind-bending narratives, intricate mysteries, and deep character development of the Science Adventure series, you might also find these compelling anime worth exploring:

  • Erased: A gripping mystery with compelling time travel elements, centered on a protagonist who can prevent tragedies by jumping back in time.
  • Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World: This series delves into themes of repeating time and psychological torment within a fantasy setting, echoing the high stakes and mental challenges found in the Science Adventure universe.
  • Psycho-Pass: A thought-provoking futuristic dystopian thriller that explores philosophical questions of crime, justice, and free will in a society governed by an omnipresent system.