A Certain Scientific Railgun (2009)
A Certain Scientific Railgun is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
The verdict
A Certain Scientific Railgun is a dependable Japanese series — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 7.4/10 on TMDB across 136 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is 4 seasons deep — Japanese animation, leaning action & adventure. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 136 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Action & Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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