Kurisu Makise

Kurisu Makise is a neuroscientist and central heroine of Steins;Gate. After meeting Rintaro Okabe in Akihabara, she joins the Future Gadget Laboratory and helps develop a system capable of sending information into the past.

Kurisu Makise in the Future Gadget Laboratory

Brilliant, skeptical, and sharp-tongued, Kurisu challenges Okabe's theatrical claims while gradually trusting him. Her affection is expressed through arguments, scientific cooperation, and concern hidden behind embarrassment.

Neuroscience, time travel, and her bond with Okabe

Kurisu's expertise in neuroscience and experimental design is crucial to time-leap technology. Her death in one timeline and rescue in the Steins Gate world line make her relationship with Okabe central to the cost of changing history.