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A Certain Scientific Railgun

とある科学の超電磁砲

anime
Finished
2009
Action
Fantasy
Sci-Fi

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Main story A Certain Magical Index anime series · in the index
Sequel A Certain Scientific Railgun S anime series · in the index
Side story Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Misaka-san wa Ima Chuumoku no Mato Desukara OVA · on AniList ↗
Side story Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Entenka no Satsuei Model mo Raku ja Arimasen wa ne. OVA · on AniList ↗
Spin-off Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Motto Marutto Railgun anime special · on AniList ↗

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The facts

Status: Finished
Episodes: 24
Studio: J.C.STAFF
First released: 2009
Country: Japan
Format: anime
Author: Kazuma Kamachi, Motoi Fuyukawa, Kiyotaka Haimura
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What it is about

Academy City 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 students. The focus of studies here is directed towards esper powers. 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 students. Both attend Tokiwadai, a private school reserved for the high-leveled and the rich. Kuroko's partner at Judgement, Kazari Uiharu, is a low level esper who studies at Sakugawa middle school. Her best friend and classmate there is Ruiko Saten, a level zero, one who has no esper powers. Together, the four encounter several adventures in the exciting scientific town. (Source: Anime News Network)