A Certain Scientific Railgun
Toaru Kagaku no Railgun
Academy City is a highly developed place in terms of technology. It is said to be 20 to 30 years ahead of the rest of the world, and 80% of its 2.3 million residents are students. The focus of studies here is directed towards esper powers. Misaka Mikoto, one of the top level espers in town, shares a room with Kuroko Shirai, another high level esper who is a member of Judgement, a law enforcing agency composed of students. Both attend Tokiwadai, a private school reserved for the high-leveled and the rich. Kuroko's partner at Judgement, Kazari Uiharu, is a low level esper who studies at Sakugawa middle school. Her best friend and classmate there is Ruiko Saten, a level zero, one who has no esper powers. Together, the four encounter several adventures in the exciting scientific town.
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Academy City is a highly developed place in terms of technology. It is said to be 20 to 30 years ahead of the rest of the world, and 80% of its 2.3 million residents are students. The focus of studies here is directed towards esper powers. Misaka Mikoto, one of the top level espers in town, shares a room with Kuroko Shirai, another high level esper who is a member of Judgement, a law enforcing agency composed of students. Both attend Tokiwadai, a private school reserved for the high-leveled and the rich. Kuroko's partner at Judgement, Kazari Uiharu, is a low level esper who studies at Sakugawa middle school. Her best friend and classmate there is Ruiko Saten, a level zero, one who has no esper powers. Together, the four encounter several adventures in the exciting scientific town.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Academy City is a highly developed place in terms of technology. It is said to be 20 to 30 years ahead of the rest of the world, and 80% of its 2.3 million residents are students. The focus of studies here is directed towards esper powers. Misaka Mikoto, one of the top level espers in town, shares a room with Kuroko Shirai, another high level esper who is a member of Judgement, a law enforcing agency composed of students. Both attend Tokiwadai, a private school reserved for the high-leveled and the rich. Kuroko's partner at Judgement, Kazari Uiharu, is a low level esper who studies at Sakugawa middle school. Her best friend and classmate there is Ruiko Saten, a level zero, one who has no esper powers. Together, the four encounter several adventures in the exciting scientific town.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Format
TV
Episodes
24
Episode Duration
24 mins
Characters
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Reviews
4 · sorted by votesRailgun took what the Index anime did and made it way better
The Toaru series has quickly become one of my favorite long-running/multi-series anime, and Railgun stands at the top.
I'll write these for future reviews.
Electrifyingly charged with conceptual science, this is the improved addition needed for the Toaru series.
Status Distribution
Current
5%·7,003
Planning
34%·49,491
Paused
4%·5,269
Dropped
3%·4,288
Completed
55%·81,212
Score Distribution
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Parent StoryA Certain Magical IndexTV · 2008
CharacterOkami-san and Her Seven CompanionsTV · 2010
Spin-offToaru Kagaku no Railgun: Motto Marutto RailgunSPECIAL · 2010
Side StoryToaru Kagaku no Railgun: Misaka-san wa Ima Chuumoku no Mato DesukaraOVA · 2010
Side StoryToaru Kagaku no Railgun: Entenka no Satsuei Model mo Raku ja Arimasen wa ne.OVA · 2010
SequelA Certain Scientific Railgun STV · 2013
AdaptationA Certain Scientific RailgunMANGA
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Hide spoilersSuper Power96%Urban91%Primarily Female Cast88%Urban Fantasy84%Female Protagonist84%Robots73%Tomboy70%School66%Bisexual66%Heterosexual62%Superhero60%Ensemble Cast60%Orphan60%Gyaru60%Tsundere58%Shounen58%Artificial Intelligence55%Boarding School53%Ojou-sama53%Yuri50%Gangs50%Kaiju48%Slapstick46%Police46%Maids20%Crossdressing20%Super Robot20%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does A Certain Scientific Railgun have?
A Certain Scientific Railgun has 24 episodes.
Is A Certain Scientific Railgun finished?
As of now, A Certain Scientific Railgun has finished.
When did A Certain Scientific Railgun air?
A Certain Scientific Railgun aired from October 3, 2009 to March 20, 2010.
What kind of show is A Certain Scientific Railgun?
A Certain Scientific Railgun is a TV series with episodes around 24 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did A Certain Scientific Railgun premiere?
A Certain Scientific Railgun premiered in Fall 2009.