A Certain Scientific Railgun S
Synopsis
Mikoto Misaka and her friends are back, investigating rumors across Academy City. Soon, Mikoto discovers something terrifying: horrific experiments are taking place throughout the city, involving the murder of thousands of espers. Moreover, these espers are far from just ordinary people: they are clones of Mikoto herself. Feeling responsible for their treatment, she sets off to put an end to the experiments; however, the forces opposing her are much more dangerous than she anticipated, and Mikoto finds herself up against some of the most powerful espers imaginable. Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S continues the story of the Railgun as she desperately fights to put an end to the inhuman experiments that she believes she helped cause, her life dragged deep into despair in the process. There's never a dull moment in Academy City, but no one ever said all of them would be pleasant. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S is well-received, particularly for its darker and more emotional Sisters arc, which many consider a significant improvement over the first season. While some criticize the pacing and filler, the exploration of ethical themes and character development are generally praised. The audience consensus points towards a strong, engaging narrative that deepens the lore.
Strengths
- Intensely gripping plotline, especially the Sisters arc
- Significant improvement in quality compared to the first season
- Exploration of human values and ethical dilemmas
- Excellent storytelling and character development, particularly Misaka's
Weaknesses
- Slow pacing, especially in the Sisters arc adaptation
- Instances of trite and dull filler scenes
- Uneven quality between the Sisters arc and the Silent Party arc
- Occasional annoying fanservice