A Certain Scientific Railgun 2009
What is A Certain Scientific Railgun?
A Certain Scientific Railgun is an anime television series that follows Mikoto Misaka, a skilled esper known for her powerful railgun ability in the technologically advanced Academy City. Alongside her friends Shirai Kuroko, a teleporting member of the Judgment law enforcement team, and Uiharu, another Judgment agent, Mikoto navigates various incidents and dangers within the city.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 73
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 2009
- Last aired
- Sep 25, 2020
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
A Certain Scientific Railgun is an anime television series that follows Mikoto Misaka, a skilled esper known for her powerful railgun ability in the technologically advanced Academy City. Alongside her friends Shirai Kuroko, a teleporting member of the Judgment law enforcement team, and Uiharu, another Judgment agent, Mikoto navigates various incidents and dangers within the city. Joined by Saten, a Level 0 esper with a lively personality, the group frequently finds themselves involved in supernatural events and crime-fighting activities. The series aired in Japan between October 2009 and March 2010, with a second season titled A Certain Scientific Railgun S following later. An original video animation was also released in October 2010. The show features voice performances by Rina Satô, Satomi Arai, and Aki Toyosaki, among others, and became available for international streaming through platforms such as Netflix. Seven Seas Entertainment began publishing the series in North America in June 2011.
Should you watch it?
“In a futuristic city of superpowered students, a talented railgun user fights crime with her friends.”
- engaging supernatural abilities
- strong focus on friendship
- features intense combat scenarios
Watch it if you enjoy stories centered on students with unique powers protecting their city.
The series depicts supernatural combat and law enforcement activities within a techno-metropolis setting.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Electromaster Oct 2, 2009
- E2 When Working Under a Hot Sun, Rehydration Is Essential Oct 9, 2009
- E3 Tokiwadai Is Targeted Oct 16, 2009
- E4 Urban Legends Oct 23, 2009
- E5 A Certain Pair of New Trainees Oct 30, 2009
- E6 Everyone is Proactive When it Comes to This Nov 6, 2009
- E7 Abilities and Powers Nov 13, 2009
- E8 Level Upper Nov 20, 2009
- E9 Majority Report Nov 27, 2009
- E10 Silent Majority Dec 4, 2009
- E11 Dr. Kiyama Dec 11, 2009
- E12 AIM Burst Dec 18, 2009
- E13 A Bikini Divides the Eyeline Between Top and Bottom, But a One-piece Shows Off the Figure, So They Only Flatter the Slender Dec 25, 2009
- E14 Special Workshop Jan 8, 2010
- E15 Skill Out Jan 15, 2010
- E16 Academy City Jan 22, 2010
- E17 Tsuzuri's Summer Vacation Jan 29, 2010
- E18 Asunaro Park Feb 6, 2010
- E19 Midsummer Festival Feb 12, 2010
- E20 Poltergeist Feb 19, 2010
- E21 Voices Feb 26, 2010
- E22 Level 6 Mar 5, 2010
- E23 What Is It You See in Your Eyes Right Now? Mar 12, 2010
- E24 Dear My Friends Mar 20, 2010
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Railgun Apr 12, 2013
- E2 Critical Apr 19, 2013
- E3 Project Radio Noise Apr 26, 2013
- E4 Sisters May 3, 2013
- E5 Project Level 6 Shift May 10, 2013
- E6 I... Can See All of You May 17, 2013
- E7 I... I Want to Be of Help To You, Sissy May 24, 2013
- E8 ITEM May 31, 2013
- E9 AIM Stalker Jun 7, 2013
- E10 Meltdowner Jun 14, 2013
- E11 The Vending Machine Jun 21, 2013
- E12 Tree Diagram Jun 28, 2013
- E13 Accelerator Jul 5, 2013
- E14 The Promise Jul 12, 2013
- E15 Kamijo Toma Jul 19, 2013
- E16 Sisterhood Jul 26, 2013
- E17 Study Group Aug 2, 2013
- E18 Moving Aug 16, 2013
- E19 Academic Reach Assembly Aug 23, 2013
- E20 Febri Aug 23, 2013
- E21 Darkness Aug 30, 2013
- E22 STUDY Sep 6, 2013
- E23 Silent Party Sep 13, 2013
- E24 Eternal Party Sep 20, 2013
Season 3 · 25 episodes
- E1 Super-powered (Level 5) Jan 10, 2020
- E2 The Daihasei Festival Jan 17, 2020
- E3 Balloon Hunter Jan 24, 2020
- E4 Tampering Jan 31, 2020
- E5 Trust Feb 7, 2020
- E6 The Battle Begins Feb 14, 2020
- E7 Auribus oculi fideliores sunt Feb 28, 2020
- E8 Railgun ✕ Mental Out Mar 20, 2020
- E9 Kozaku Mitori Mar 27, 2020
- E10 Clone Dolly Apr 3, 2020
- E11 Joining the Battle Apr 10, 2020
- E12 Exterior Apr 17, 2020
- E13 SYSTEM (Those Who Arrive at Heaven's Will in an Only Human Body) May 1, 2020
- E14 Dragon Strike (Jaw of the Dragon King) May 15, 2020
- E15 Promise May 22, 2020
- E16 Dream Ranker Jul 24, 2020
- E17 Precognition Jul 31, 2020
- E18 Bust Upper Aug 7, 2020
- E19 Strange Coincidence Aug 14, 2020
- E20 Ha Det Bra Aug 21, 2020
- E21 Doppelganger Aug 28, 2020
- E22 Scavenger Sep 4, 2020
- E23 Possession Sep 11, 2020
- E24 Diffusion Sep 18, 2020
- E25 My Dear Friends Sep 25, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The series takes place in a techno-metropolis called Academy City.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Misaka, who possesses electro-manipulation skills.
What is Shirai Kuroko's role?
Shirai Kuroko is a member of the Judgment law enforcement team who uses teleportation skills.
Who are the other members of the friend group?
The group includes Uiharu, a member of Judgment, and Saten, a Level 0 Esper.
What kind of powers do the students have?
The students are known as Espers and possess a variety of supernaturally powerful abilities.