KKB: Who’s your favorite character in the series, and why?

C: The character I relate to the most in the series naturally is Okabe, in a few too many aspects and facets of my life. In the past when I was coming out of high school and starting college, that’s exactly how I was. Even to this day, I’m still the kinda guy in my friend group to go “Hey, you’re cool! Come join my wacky group of insane friends!”

There’s a universal aspect of creating this other person you become around people. I think part of maturing over time is learning to shed that and open yourself up to others. I released a video about how that’s such a beautiful statement this past Thursday on my YouTube channel, CINEPRESTO.

I don’t think I’m the only one who feels this way though. Anyone can be that guy. Seeing the amount of cosplay going around has been awesome, and to me, it’s pretty indicative of what he represents to many of the fans (and as anyone who’s done this character can attest to, for the price of one labcoat, you can cosplay as him for years!)