First impressions – Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S
Misaka and her amazing super powered friends are back!
I remember when I heard the announcement for the second season of Railgun I was so damn excited, but anyone that visits Metanorn knows I love that series even though Index leaves a bad impression on most of us for being boring. However, the spin off series Railgun is way better because it focuses more on the science side of Academy City and it is filled with some fantastic characters like Saten and Misaka of course and tagging with me once again is Highway! I hope you enjoy our review. |
Railgun is back, although for me it hasn’t been that long. I only watched the first series within the last month, but was really pleased with the combination of slice-of-life and action that the show put together. After hearing about the series coming up, I’m a little worried about where the story’s going to go, because the Accelerator / Sisters parts of Index were pretty bad in my opinion (yet were some of the best parts of Index, which I really didn’t care for). So where did it set up for the first episode? |
friendship superpowers
Misaka-“Whoa…who farted…” Kuroko-“…..” Uiharu-“……” Saten-“My bad.”
Use extreme caution when stealing things from Misaka! She will fry your ass.
Fosh //Ah yes that familiar sound of a fresh Railgun ripping through the sky, yes my friends the Electromaster herself Misaka is back to shock us out of coma produced by that lame second season of Index along with her partners in crime Kuroko, Saten and Uiharu! I was quite pleased to see that this episode continues off with the final episodes of season one but of course I assume it is a month or so later because we joined Misaka, Kuroko, Saten, Uiharu and Erii Haruue who are paying Banri Edaski (a survivor of the strange ESP experiment arc) who is recovering in a local hospital. While it is always fun to see old faces appearing once again we have a few new characters popping up this season with another level five just like Misaka named Misaki Shokuhou, but I can’t really talk much about her without the chances of spoilers leaking out! That said all I will mention is her ability is quite overpowered and you will see why later on. I also thought it was interesting that Misaki is the queen and Misaka is the ace I wonder what that makes Accelerator then the joker or possibly the king; however there is another male level five out there in Academy City that might appear later on and fits the “king” status a bit more, but I know little to nothing about him and sadly my idea of each level five representing a suite doesn’t work all that well because there are exactly seven high levels and only five suites to choose from if you include the Joker.
Pew pew lasers
Saten-“Dude, what do you mean I can’t order a thousand pizzas?”
Fun fact Banri and Ritsu from K-ON share the same voice actress and character designs.
Highway // As I said in my intro, I really liked the combination of slice-of-life and action that the first series of Railgun exhibited, and one of the things that kept my interest in the show was that it didn’t get too heavy with backstory. Moving along at a good clip, it used additional characters well and even kept a great continuity between the multiple story arcs that helped tie everything together.
Seeing that same continuity carry into this first episode really helped, with Haruue and Banri-chan playing a large part. I’m hoping to see more help from Uiharu for the girls from Judgment, because I felt like she was most frequently the person who got hosed on being key to the action, but for now that’s a hope. Saten’s exciting grab sure was unexpected, tho. The first episode also was just about that perfect mix of friends, acquaintances, rivals, and action that I liked in the first series.
From the previews and the OP, it looks like Misaka is expanding the things her power can do, although the Queen that appeared this episode sure seems to be quite the problem (and is it just me, or is the power to make everyone else do your dirty work for you a pretty loathsome power?). She certainly has a different feel than any of the rivals or enemies had in the first series, so she could be a harbinger of a different tone for this series.
Fun with Misaka and friends
Kuroko-“I am always ready for my Onii-sama!” Misaka-“Ehhhhhhhhh.”
Saten is on her own epic quest for Uiharu’s panties…
Misaki has some great eyes! I can’t stop staring at them.
Misaka-“No one escapes my power!”
kick ass opening!
End thoughts
Oh my god this episode! IT WAS AWESOME because it gave me everything I could ask for in a premire episode like Misaka showing off her amazing powers like climbing a wall? I totally forgot she could do that and she wrecked that helicopter like it was nothing, but the best was Saten’s heroic move that saved Erii from falling to her death and remember she has no powers. Speaking of awesome super powers the ending video which I assume is the official opening showed off a few of the level fives like the girl who was shooting those laser beams and of course we saw a few shots of Touma, Accelerator and the other Misaka sisters! I kind of hope that the long haired one is the “other” Misaka, but of course I can’t mention her name because it could spoil something later on. So yeah this first episode got me so hyper and pumped for the second episode and for those reading the manga this is following the story quite well, but if this is twenty six episodes we might have random filler aka yuri moments and comedic themes.
The return of Railgun brought the same chemistry that made the first series a huge success with me. It really does a good job with blending seriousness with the close friendship between Misaka, Shirai, Uiharu, and Saten. I’m glad to see that same mix of elements, and thought the action and excitement in this episode was at a really good level – not overdone, not boring. I’m eagerly awaiting the rest of the season, and excited about what’s going to be coming.
Preview
See you again!
Stay tuned for more Railgun S on Metanorn
POWUH: and LOLi Defender with 10997 comments
Woot! We are back in Academy City; perhaps the best anime environ next to R’ylth on Earth (Oh, look the Mountains of Madness ride is only an eon long!). Great Tag, Team.
Just a few points:
Saten is on her own epic quest for Uiharu’s panties… Don’t forget the side quests Saten. Level UP!
random filler aka yuri moments You mean, the Show, right?
As you can see from my new profile pic, I’m pretty charged to this new series.
POWUH: and LOLi Defender with 10997 comments
As for the serious side, I am looking forward to some good character moments for all. They do capture that SoL so very well. Accelerator and Last Order, the sisters, and taking down that Queen…yes, loathsome. She is not Justice, Kuruko is Justice.
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++++ALL OF THIS++++
Accelerator, Touma, Kuroko, Misaka, Misaki, Saten and I will have my fingers crossed for Last Order to meet her big sis Misaka <3 <3
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But Misaka and Last Order did meet, if only briefly. They crossed paths in episode 18 of Index II when Last Order took one of the Misaka clone’s goggles in the underground mall.
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Well I mean really meet as in sit down chatting together <3
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I always wanted to return to my beloved Academy City without Index chewing on my skull every time…
Saten is the bestest character evar <3
Uiharu's pantsu are a epic rare drop...
Yep I love it and I need to hunt up a new Railgun avatar
POWUH: and LOLi Defender with 10997 comments
Index and Agnese Sanctis are both very bad for Touma’s health. As is BiriBiri.
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ahahah yes
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I hope to see a reprise of Agnese very soon. Rei-sama’s performance as Samurai Bride’s Yukimura reminds me of how much I miss her DFC awesome rolls.
POWUH: Meta Team and PreCure Mastah with 9203 comments
Yeah Rei-sama does a lot of interesting characters! I wonder if they will ever finish off Familiar of Zero after what happened to the writer? I just don’t want anymore Shana…no…just no!
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Let me assure you that the railgun manga’s Sisters arc is incredibly good. It really gives you a better understanding of what Misaka goes through and why she behaves as she does. Plus the fights should be awesome.
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Indeed! This is a entertaining arc so far and I can’t wait for more and the reveal of Misaka’s past <3
POWUH: Meta Resident with 1692 comments
Yippee, Railgun and her friends are back! Misaka’s railgun is pretty cool as it is, but firing it while falling through the air upside down? How cool is that!
This episode was a perfect blend of what made the first series so good–a balance between SoL, the interaction between Misaka and her friends and action. And with the introduction of the Queen we have someone who’ll be a credible rival for Misaka. And, yeah, her power is totally creepy. When the final showdown between them comes it should really be something. Especially if the Queen is controlling Misaka’s friends. You think Railgun put the hurt on the radicals in this episode? You ain’t seen nothing compared to what she’d do then!
POWUH: Meta Team and PreCure Mastah with 9203 comments
Misaka has the coolest looking powers! I love all the ways she can use them during a fight~
Yeppers that is what makes railgun so fun the mixture of badassery, slice of life, comedy and some hints of romance? Even though the “romance” is more about Kuroko having her odd fantasies about Misaka…
Yep! Misaki gets really interesting later.
POWUH: Meta Team and Megane-chan with 3214 comments
…That whole Misaka Misaki similar name thing is going to confuse the hell out of me.
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Karakuri says in a confused manner.
POWUH: Meta Resident with 1557 comments
+1
=P
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Trust me it does make your brain hurt! I was like wait Misaka and Misaki? What? Are they related?! Just kidding! I think they could have used a different name ahahahah
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said Foshizzel as he laughed ahahahahah
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lololllll dat Last Order <3
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said Foshizzle as he lollllllee again.
POWUH: iLurker with 13 comments
Although they could have, I think Misaki’s name translates to describe her powers.
POWUH: and Vampire Lover with 11746 comments
Good ol’ Railgun is back. Personally, I like both this and Index on the same level because it’s the same universe but it’s just that the story is divided in two. Index focuses on magic while Railgun deals more with science. Since this is back, I want to see the dorm manager snapping Kuroko’s neck very soon. That’s one of my favorite things to see.
Misaka is her usual tsundere and aloof self. She gets into so much trouble and takes out trash so often that she could save herself some lectures for interference if she joined Judgment since Uiharu is always around her but that would also give Kuroko more grounds for sexual harassment. No easy choices, I’m afraid.
The unique thing about the show is Saten always inspecting Uiharu’s panties on a regular basis while at the same time completely suppressing the possibility that she has a yuri attraction. She does that non-chalantly in my opinion, like it’s a simple hobby.
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Misaka would probably get a lot more hassle if she was actually part of Judgment, for not following procedures, etc. Same with Anti-Skill, which is whose mission she’s usually taking over.
I actually think my favorite thing about Misaka is her normal-ness. She’s really not worried much about her ranking, her power, her anything. She just likes to be herself, hang out with her friends (and that’s a whole ‘nother thing: why is Misaka such fast friends with folks like Uiharu and Saten? I think possibly because they just act normal with her), and get into some trouble now and then.
Saten hassling Uiharu about her pantsu is, imo, mostly about just hassling Uiharu. It’s something that riles her up, is mostly harmless, and interesting because of Uiharu’s choices.
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Dat Saten has some self-confidence….
POWUH: Meta Resident with 1692 comments
Yes, as a member of Judgment Misaka would be expected to follow a bunch of rules. She doesn’t seem to be the type that wants a bunch of rules hemming her in. As it is now she can be the good citizen type that sees a crime being committed and steps up to the plate and deals with it. And without at the same time having to deal with a bunch of regulations that she would see as pointless.
Besides, can you imagine how many times as a member of Judgment she’d be getting a stern lecture for shocking a group of guys she saw hassling a girl? She could just demonstrate her powers and scare them off without leaving them shocked senseless. True, she gets lectured now by Kuroko but it’s of the exasperated “I know you’re not listening, but I have to say it anyway” variety.
POWUH: 800-899 and Mad Scientist with 814 comments
You know what Uiharu needs? She needs Kurousagi’s skirt gift. What have I done?!
POWUH: Meta Resident with 1692 comments
What Uiharu needs is one of those skirts in Bodacious Space Pirates that doesn’t fly up even in Zero G.
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Ah, blasphemy! Don’t you dare bring up that abominable gift bearing skirt that denies us much deserved fanservice! Its existence itself is a crime!
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I find myself and my esteemed rival on the same page. This is blasphemy!
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I didn’t say I liked that skirt. But if Uiharu wants to keep Saten from flipping up her skirt, she should get one. Since she hasn’t she must secretly like it. Is she putting out yuri bait for Saten?
POWUH: Meta Resident with 1692 comments
Especially since Uiharu doesn’t wear identical panties every day, but different styles. Which would only encourage Saten to check them out.
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Nah, she knows Kuroko is wearing MUCH more ‘interesting’ pantsu, but she doesn’t go around lifting Kuroko’s much-shorter skirt to see. It’s all about poking Uiharu. 🙂
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Don’t forget the Mondaijitachi skirt of Kuro Usagi! Short enough to bait, but then no one can see under it!
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Only yuri permitted in my railgun.
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hahaha agreed go yuri go! ALL THE SHIPS
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…well, if that is how the trade winds blow, I bid Banri her best of fortunes on the Yuri Tropicano.
POWUH: Meta Resident and Werewolf Chaser with 1270 comments
Still shipping Touma x Misaka, sry. (But I do ship Uiharu x Saten :P)
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Yeah Touma x Misaka is sort of canon I mean have you seen the opening? Then again that ship causes a lot of hate because people really hate Touma…
Saten x Uiharu is great!
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Touma is the Implacable Man. Sweet FA to all that disagree.
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Yuri is justice so there better be some floating around here!
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I’m pleased with this episode. I had forgotten most character names, and the fact that they reintroduced a lot was helpful for me.
I’m glad to see the new girls joining the group a bit, perhaps they will put a different spin on things and we can spice up the slice of life part. Obviously the action is great and doesn’t need much help.
Yay for more railgun!
POWUH: iLurker with 10 comments
i really hope for daihaisesai arc for be animated, or at least some side stories like liberal art city, or visit to russia…