A Certain Scientific Railgun
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)
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| Source | Score | Normalized | Votes | Rank there | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AniList | 75 | 7.50 | 151,866 | #1492 | 7/8/2026 |
| IMDb | 7.5 | 7.50 | 2,269 | — | 7/4/2026 |
| MyAnimeList | 7.65 | 7.65 | 303,533 | #1613 | 7/9/2026 |
| Kitsu | 77.62 | 7.76 | 48,345 | #1262 | 7/9/2026 |
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