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A Certain Scientific Railgun

2009·Show
73Episodes in4Seasons·TV-14
IMDb7.4
Episode ratings

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A Certain Scientific Railgun fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some cringe comedy and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

The future, growing up, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout score and sound design

  • Music Composition8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Skip it if

You want something quiet and calm

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Episode ratings

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About

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.
Sci-Fi ActionSuperpowered High SchoolFemale-Led AdventureElectrokinetic SpectacleSlice-of-Life ComedyUrban Fantasy CrimeFriendship DynamicsHigh-Energy Animation

Crew

Directed by:
Kazuki Horiguchi, Yoshihiro Mori, Yuki Nagasawa
Written by:
Seishi Minakami, Hiroshi Onogi, Motoi Fuyukawa
Produced by:
Kozue Kananiwa, Kentaro Hattori, Kazuma Miki
Composed by:
Maiko Iuchi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about A Certain Scientific Railgun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Certain Scientific Railgun legally?

HuluCrunchyroll

A Certain Scientific Railgun is included with a subscription to Hulu and Crunchyroll in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Certain Scientific Railgun worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Certain Scientific Railgun rated?

TV-14Violence

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does A Certain Scientific Railgun have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 73 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did A Certain Scientific Railgun air?

It ran from 2009 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is A Certain Scientific Railgun in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch A Certain Scientific Railgun?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Certain Scientific Railgun in 120 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Certain Scientific Railgun use?

Love PotionI Just Want to Be SpecialCall-BackWham EpisodeBadass NormalCharacter DevelopmentDelusions of DoghoodColor FailureTrailers Always LieBrown NoteBig Damn HeroesCanon Immigrantand 262 more

TV Tropes lists 274 storytelling tropes for A Certain Scientific Railgun, including Love Potion, I Just Want to Be Special, Call-Back.