Mikoto Misaka
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 3, 2009 – March 20, 2010
- Season
- Fall 2009
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Tatsuyuki Nagai
- Original creator
- Kazuma Kamachi
- Music
- Maiko Iuchi, I've
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 75/100
Estimated watch time
9h 36m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Super Power96%Urban91%Primarily Female Cast88%Urban Fantasy85%Female Protagonist84%Robots73%Tomboy71%School67%Heterosexual65%Bisexual63%
TVFINISHED2009 FALL7.5 / 10 AniList score
A Certain Scientific Railgun
とある科学の超電磁砲• Toaru Kagaku no Railgun
Synopsis
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)
Should you watch A Certain Scientific Railgun?
A Certain Scientific Railgun has been well received, with an average AniList score of 75/100 — 56% of 59,293 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #21 highest-rated anime of 2009, and #6 most popular anime of 2009, and #6 highest-rated anime of Fall 2009 on AniList.
Of the 103.1K AniList users who started it, 4.4% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 85.1K have finished it.
At about 9 h 36 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi — especially super power, urban, primarily female cast, urban fantasy.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kazuma Kamachi
- Director
- Tatsuyuki Nagai
- Series composition
- Seishi Minakami
- Character design
- Yuuichi Tanaka
- Music
- Maiko Iuchi
- Music
- I've
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. A Certain Scientific Railgun is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: A Certain Scientific Railgun S (2013)
- Optional extras: Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Misaka-san wa Ima Chuumoku no Mato Desukara, Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Entenka no Satsuei Model mo Raku ja Arimasen wa ne., Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Motto Marutto Railgun
Related entries
SEQUEL
A Certain Scientific Railgun S
TV · 2013
ADAPTATION
A Certain Scientific Railgun
MANGA
SIDE STORY
Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Misaka-san wa Ima Chuumoku no Mato Desukara
OVA · 2010
SIDE STORY
Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Entenka no Satsuei Model mo Raku ja Arimasen wa ne.
OVA · 2010
SPIN OFF
Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Motto Marutto Railgun
SPECIAL · 2010
PARENT
A Certain Magical Index
TV · 2008
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“only my railgun” by fripSide · eps 2-14
- OP2“LEVEL 5 -judgelight-” by fripSide · eps 15-23
Endings (3)
- ED1“Dear My Friend -Mada Minu Mirai he-” by ELISA · eps 2-11, 13-14, 24
- ED2“Smile -You and Me-” by ELISA · eps 12
- ED3“Real Force” by ELISA · eps 15-23
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A Certain Scientific Railgun FAQ
How many episodes does A Certain Scientific Railgun have?
A Certain Scientific Railgun has 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch A Certain Scientific Railgun?
About 9 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is A Certain Scientific Railgun finished?
Yes. A Certain Scientific Railgun has finished airing — the final episode aired March 20, 2010.
Is there a season 2 of A Certain Scientific Railgun?
Yes — the story continues in A Certain Scientific Railgun S (2013).
Where do I start A Certain Scientific Railgun?
Start here: A Certain Scientific Railgun is the first entry, followed by A Certain Scientific Railgun S.
Is A Certain Scientific Railgun based on a manga?
Yes. A Certain Scientific Railgun adapts the manga by Kazuma Kamachi.
Who animated A Certain Scientific Railgun?
A Certain Scientific Railgun was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai.
Who sings the opening of A Certain Scientific Railgun?
The opening, "only my railgun", is performed by fripSide.
Where can I watch A Certain Scientific Railgun?
A Certain Scientific Railgun is listed on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Tubi TV, YouTube, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.