Updated 2026: Streaming data re-verified. Steins;Gate is available on Crunchyroll for subscription streaming in the US, with the series also available for digital purchase on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Steins;Gate adapts 5pb. and Nitroplus’s visual novel about self-styled mad scientist Rintaro Okabe, a DIY lab in Akihabara, and the moment a modified microwave becomes the foundation of time travel. The first dozen episodes lean into comedy and otaku culture before pivoting into a tightly wound thriller where the rules of the paradox are exacting and the emotional cost is real. It remains one of the most precisely plotted sci-fi anime ever made, and the payoff is earned. Funimation previously held the US license — that content migrated to Crunchyroll when Funimation was retired and merged into Crunchyroll.
| # | Service | Type | Availability / Countries | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crunchyroll | Subscription | United States and major international markets | Subscription streaming with sub and dub support |
| 2 | Apple TV Store | Digital purchase / rental | United States and many international markets | Viewers who prefer digital ownership to a subscription |
| 3 | Amazon Video | Digital purchase / rental | United States and many international markets | Prime Video storefront purchase/rental option; not necessarily included with Prime |
Catalog availability varies by region. Verify access in your country before subscribing. Older catalog titles can shift platforms over time — always check the current listing.
Where to Watch Steins;Gate Online
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the current subscription streaming home for Steins;Gate in the US and internationally. The full 24-episode original series is available with subtitles and the English dub where licensed. Many older guides still point to Funimation — those links no longer work. Funimation was retired and its catalog migrated to Crunchyroll; Crunchyroll is the correct destination. The Steins;Gate 0 sequel series is also available on Crunchyroll separately.
- Best for: Full series access with sub/dub support; includes Steins;Gate 0 in the same library
- Watch out for: Regional catalog differences apply; dub availability in some countries may vary; confirm your region before subscribing
Apple TV Store (Buy / Rent)
Steins;Gate is available for digital purchase or rental on the Apple TV Store in the US — a pay-per-season option for viewers who prefer to own the series outright. Amazon Video also carries it for digital purchase if you prefer the Amazon storefront. This is not an Apple TV+ subscription; it’s a standalone digital purchase on the Apple TV app’s store section.
- Best for: One-time ownership; useful for international viewers who can’t access Crunchyroll in their country
- Watch out for: Upfront cost per season; verify dub/sub options before purchasing — not all storefronts carry both tracks for every region
Amazon Video (Buy / Rent)
Steins;Gate is also available through Amazon Video in the US as a digital purchase/rental option. This is useful if you want to own the series digitally instead of relying on a subscription catalog.
- Best for: Viewers who prefer Amazon’s video library or want to keep anime purchases inside their existing Prime Video account.
- Watch out for: Availability, pricing, and season packaging can change. Check the listing carefully before buying.
Why No Other Subscription Services?
Steins;Gate is an older catalog title whose streaming rights are held by Crunchyroll in the US and most Western markets. As of 2026, no other subscription platform (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime as a subscription) has confirmed US catalog access. The Crunchyroll route is the subscription path; digital purchase is the alternative via Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Google Play.
Can a VPN Help?
If Steins;Gate isn’t available on Crunchyroll in your region, connecting to a United States server is your best option — US Crunchyroll has the most complete access. NordVPN is a reliable choice for maintaining Crunchyroll connections while traveling or accessing from a restricted region. Get NordVPN here.
Final Word
Steins;Gate has a clean legal home on Crunchyroll in the West. If you don’t want a subscription, buy it on Apple TV Store or Amazon. Ignore any guide that still points to Funimation — that service no longer exists. For the full database of legal anime streaming options, browse the JPBound Where To Watch Database.
