

Episode 18: “Fractal Androgynous”
- 18 of 24
- August 2, 2011
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Steins;Gate |
|---|---|
| Episode | 18 of 24 |
| Japanese | 自己相似のアンドロギュノス |
| Original air date | August 2, 2011 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | White Fox |
| Previous episode | Episode 17: “Made in Complex” |
| Next episode | Episode 19: “Endless Apoptosis” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Hulu |
“Fractal Androgynous” is episode 18 of the anime Steins;Gate. It first aired on August 2, 2011.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Rintarō tells Ruka Urushibara about changing Mayuri's fate and urges her to reverse a D-Mail. Despite advice from others, they have an awkward conversation. Ruka recalls the previous timeline and becomes depressed.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“Hacking to the Gate” — Kanako ItouAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series

Steins;Gate centers on Rintarou Okabe, a self-styled mad scientist whose experiments lead to an unprecedented discovery about communication across time. Its story combines scientific experimentation, psychological tension, suspense, and the consequences of changing history, while focusing on the relationships among…
Read the article →References
- “Steins;Gate”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Steins;Gate”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Steins;Gate”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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