A Certain Scientific Accelerator

About A Certain Scientific Accelerator

If you are hunting for a new action series, A Certain Scientific Accelerator (とある科学の一方通行【アクセラレータ】) deserves a look (2019). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: The espers of Academy Metropolis are classified into six levels, where "Level 0" lacks ability while "Level 5" possesses an overwhelming amount. Of the several million espers residing in Academy Town, only seven of them have attained Level 5, and ranked highest among them is the one known as Accelerator.

Another thread: Toaru Kagaku no Accelerator focuses on the strongest Level 5 after he protects the cheerful Last Order at the price of much of his power. Recovering at the hospital, Accelerator has led a relatively quiet life until he ends up saving the life of Estelle Rosenthal, an unexplained girl carrying a photo of Last Order. Unfortunately, Accelerator now comes across himself dragged into a new conflict in the form of a sinister organization called Disciplinary Action which plots to use Last Order for a perilous assignment.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Nobuhiko Okamoto as Accelerator and Rina Hidaka as Last Order. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by J.C.STAFF and A.C.G.T., so the studio's house style defines how A Certain Scientific Accelerator looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.0/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Nobuhiko Okamoto voicing Accelerator gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2019, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.