A Certain Scientific Railgun English Sub & Dub

About A Certain Scientific Railgun

A Certain Scientific Railgun (とある科学の超電磁砲) blends action, fantasy and sci-fi by J.C.STAFF (2009). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: Academy Metropolis 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 learners.

As things develop, the focus of studies here is directed towards esper abilities. 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 pupils. Both attend Tokiwadai, a private school reserved for the high-leveled and the rich.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Yuka Iguchi as Index Librorum Prohibitorum and Atsushi Abe as Touma Kamijou. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 24 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by J.C.STAFF, so the studio's house style defines how A Certain Scientific Railgun looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.5/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Yuka Iguchi as Index Librorum Prohibitorum, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2009, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.