A Certain Scientific Railgun (2009): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2009, A Certain Scientific Railgun is an animation, action & adventure, comedy and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Misaka's electro-manipulation skills - and her delightfully destructive railgun projectile movement - make her a rock star in Academy City. The techno-metropolis is filled with supernaturally powerful students known as Espers, including Misaka's flirtatious friend and roommate, Shirai Kuroko. She uses her teleportation skills as a member of the Judgment law enforcement team, fighting crime alongside fellow agent Uiharu. Joined by their friend Saten, a spunky Level 0 Esper, Misaka, Kuroko, and Uiharu have a blast taking on danger whenever and wherever it arises.

Who’s in it. A Certain Scientific Railgun stars Rina Sato as Mikoto Misaka (voice), Satomi Arai as Kuroko Shirai (voice), Aki Toyosaki as Kazari Uiharu (voice) and Kanae Itou as Ruiko Saten (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, A Certain Scientific Railgun has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Certain Scientific Railgun page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Certain Scientific Railgun tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.