A Certain Scientific Railgun
On Tokyo MX
A vibrant, character-driven action-comedy about a tight-knit group of schoolgirl espers navigating supernatural threats in a high-tech city, balancing humor and camaraderie with genuine danger.
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.
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Is A Certain Scientific Railgun one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 86% of series.
Does A Certain Scientific Railgun leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is A Certain Scientific Railgun easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is A Certain Scientific Railgun violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is A Certain Scientific Railgun sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.
Is A Certain Scientific Railgun scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Like A Certain Scientific Railgun, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
