

Episode 20: “Finalize Apoptosis”
- 20 of 24
- August 16, 2011
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Steins;Gate |
|---|---|
| Episode | 20 of 24 |
| Japanese | 怨嗟断絶のアポトーシス |
| Original air date | August 16, 2011 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | White Fox |
| Previous episode | Episode 19: “Endless Apoptosis” |
| Next episode | Episode 21: “Paradox Meltdown” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Hulu |
“Finalize Apoptosis” is episode 20 of the anime Steins;Gate. It first aired on August 16, 2011.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Rintarō and Kurisu stake out the IBN-5100 location to find FB, with Moeka joining them. They track the device as it changes hands, leading them to Mr. Braun, who reveals himself as FB. Moeka is killed, and Braun takes his own life. Rintarō uses Braun's phone to try and change the timeline.
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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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