The BEST seasons of A Certain Scientific Railgun

Every season of A Certain Scientific Railgun ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of A Certain Scientific Railgun!

This story is set in a world where supernatural powers exist through science, and magic exists through religion, in ‘University City.’ (2.3 million inhabitants) Meet the civilian protagonist Mikoto and her friend Kuroko, maintainers of peace and order at the University district, as members of the 'Judgement'.

Last Updated: 11/15/2024Network: AT-XStatus: Ended
A Certain Scientific Railgun S
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7.89
71 votes

#1 - A Certain Scientific Railgun S

First Aired 4/12/2013

Misaka is one of the the 7 strongest people in Academy City, a "scientific city of the future" of students learning to control their special abilities. In this story she deals with an esper enhancement program run slightly amok along with protecting her younger sister.. This is the second Railgun and fourth story in the entire overarching story line -- you should watch Index 1 and 2 first and you really should watch Railgun 1 to help understand more about things.

Season 1
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7.61
102 votes

#2 - Season 1

First Aired 10/2/2009

Misaka, one of the the 7 strongest people at her school, is the titular character of the story and can control the electric fields surrounding her. She lives in Academy City, a "scientific city of the future" of over 2 million students all learning to control their esper (supernatural) powers -- of which some are more powerful than others. She mostly tries to do the right thing but isn't above taking matters in her own hands and bending a few rules here and there. This is about her trials, tribulations, and experiences as she grows up surrounded by her friends. This story deals with "Level Upper", a cheat people can use to quickly become more powerful without effort. Toaru Kagaku no Railgun is a fully formed 'side-story' to Toaru Majutsu no Index where a supporting character there (Misaka) is given her own complete story and viewpoint while also interacting with the concurrent events of Index 1. This is the second story in the entire overarching story line -- you should watch Index 1 first, but you MUST watch this before Reilgun S (aka Railgun 2).

A Certain Scientific Railgun T
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7.60
20 votes

#3 - A Certain Scientific Railgun T

First Aired 1/10/2020