A Certain Scientific Railgun

A bright, energetic superhero school adventure that balances playful comedy with surprisingly intense action and emotional stakes.

Created by

Kazuki Horiguchi, Tetsuro Tanaka

Genres

Animation, Action & adventure, Comedy

Starring

Rina Sato, Satomi Arai, Aki Toyosaki

Overview

Misaka's electro-manipulation skills - and her delightfully destructive railgun projectile movement - make her a rock star in Academy City. The techno-metropolis is filled with supernaturally powerful students known as Espers, including Misaka's flirtatious friend and roommate, Shirai Kuroko. She uses her teleportation skills as a member of the Judgment law enforcement team, fighting crime alongside fellow agent Uiharu. Joined by their friend Saten, a spunky Level 0 Esper, Misaka, Kuroko, and Uiharu have a blast taking on danger whenever and wherever it arises.

How it feels

Light, whimsical, tense and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Friendship, identity, power, coming-of-age

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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