Makise Kurisu is a fictional character from the visual novel and anime series Steins;Gate. She is a highly intelligent young scientist specializing in neuroscience and is known for her expertise in time travel research. Kurisu is characterized by her red hair and sharp intellect, often serving as a voice of reason among her peers. In the story, Kurisu becomes involved with Rintarou Okabe, the main protagonist, and the rest of the Future Gadget Laboratory members. Her contributions to their time travel experiments are crucial, and her character development explores themes of love, loss, and the ethical implications of scientific discovery.