About A Certain Scientific Railgun

A Certain Scientific Railgun is a Japanese anime television series which is an adaptation of the manga of the same name by Kazuma Kamachi. It first aired in Japan between October 2009 and March 2010.

The series follows the story of Mikoto Misaka, a student in Academy City who is ranked third amongst the most potent psychic users in the city. Mikoto juggles her life as a high school girl and keeps her status as a Level 5 psychic user a secret. As she gets involved in different situations throughout the city, she explores themes of friendships, loyalty, and duty.

Making / Production

The series is produced by J.C.Staff and directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai, while Shogo Yasukawa wrote the scripts. The character designs were done by Yuichi Tanaka.

Actors

• Rina Satou - Shines as the talented and determined Mikoto Misaka, bringing a perfect balance of toughness and vulnerability to the character.
• Satomi Arai - Brings humor and charm to Kuroko Shirai, the close friend and roommate of Mikoto who has a perceptive and playful side.
• Kanae Itō - Plays the likeable Ruiko Saten, a Level 0 student who yearns for psychic powers.
• Aki Toyosaki - Successfully portrays the gentle and caring Kazari Uiharu, Ruiko's best friend and a member of the "Judgment" security group.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is a spin-off of "A Certain Magical Index".
• The title 'Railgun' comes from Mikoto's unique ability to create and manipulate electricity.
• The series' setting, Academy City, is technologically advanced and is located to the west of Tokyo.
• The anime has many scientific concepts woven into the storyline.

Awards

While no specific awards have been won by the series, it has been notably praised for its intricate narrative and distinctive character development.

Quotes

• "My power isn't meant for destruction, but for saving others!" - Mikoto Misaka
• "What's necessary in a fight isn't fear. Nothing can be born from that." - Mikoto Misaka

Music, Soundtrack

• "Only My Railgun" by fripSide - Used as the opening theme for the first season.
• "Dear My Friend - Mada Minu Mirai he" by Elisa - Used as the ending theme for the first season.
• Background music in the series, composed by Maiko Iuchi, notably added depth to the scenes.