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In the final battle against the Accelerator, the truth cuts like a knife, while romance blossoms between Misaka and Touma. Meanwhile, Tokiwadai Middle School welcomes its newest student, the egotistical Kongou Mitsuko, who immediately sets off a power struggle among the student body as she seeks to form her own faction. While tensions run high at the school, what better time than to throw a sports festival? It may sound like all fun and games, but Academy City is about to see an explosive competition the likes of which it's never known before!
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First published December 17, 2011
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April 5, 2013
This volume starts with the climax to the Sisters Arc, the final showdown between Kamijou and Accelerator. And after about fifty pages of that, we start the next arc and everything falls apart.
While the whole series up until this point has taken place over a single summer break, the new arc marks Misaka's return to school, and the plot dives into silly high school shenanigans, including a new transfer student and a sports festival. I assume there's going to be some point to this eventually, but at the moment it's just cliche after cliche, none of which fit into the Raildex universe.
While the whole series up until this point has taken place over a single summer break, the new arc marks Misaka's return to school, and the plot dives into silly high school shenanigans, including a new transfer student and a sports festival. I assume there's going to be some point to this eventually, but at the moment it's just cliche after cliche, none of which fit into the Raildex universe.
November 16, 2016
The conclusion of the Sisters Arc, and the start of a new one. I didn't like this one as much as I did the previous one as there were some holes in the time line. Kuroko getting hurt (but when did that happen), Kongou apparently finding out Misaka's name (in the competition near the end she apparently knew Misaka's name and there was also no awkwardness), and some other things. It just felt disconnected and weird.
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March 10, 2024
The seventh volume of Railgun stands out as the most diverse installment yet. It wraps up the Sister Arc's finale, kicks off the budding romance between Mikoto and Touma, showcases Mitsuko Kongou's introduction to Tokiwadai, delves deeper into Kazari and Ruiko's friendship, and launches into the next storyline at the Daihasei Festival. Throughout this phase, the plot takes some wild turns, which can be a challenge for readers, especially as it requires knowledge from two separate works to fully grasp certain aspects: Kuroko being hospitalized becomes a crucial pivotal point for many character motivations. It explains Mikoto's sentimentality towards Mitsuko, Kazari's melancholy why Ruiko felt the need of cheering her up, and the reasoning behind Mikoto and Mitsuko's joint training and competition at the Daihasei Festival. However, the fact that Kuroko's hospitalization is only revealed in OT8 or the 11th volume of the Index manga, and instead of being succinctly mentioned, is cryptically treated, makes it tough for readers to keep up with some narrative strings. Additionally, the latter half demands knowledge of another book - in this case, Railgun SS - to comprehend Kuroko's intense reaction to Kazari's renewed rumor investigation, and to grasp who Xochitl is and her connection with Kazari. There's also the subplot involving Mitsuki Unabara that's left hanging, as it's explored further in OT5 or the 5th volume of the Index manga. While none of these instances are overly jarring on their own, they would have been less conspicuous if interspersed between individual Railgun volumes. Yet, condensed into one manga volume, it feels like the plot leaps sporadically without providing essential context, which can significantly impact the reading experience negatively. I acknowledge this flaw, yet I'm unable to resist loving this volume because despite these demands, it offers the richest variety of content and feels incredibly rewarding when all the references can be understood, breathing life into the entire Toaru universe.
For instance, I found the conclusion of the Sisters Arc to be incredibly satisfying. Fuyukawa masterfully captures the atmosphere, particularly the moment when Touma delivers his final blow against Accelerator and Mikoto shields Mitaka #10032, finally acknowledging her as a sister, vividly and faithfully representing it with imagery and detail from OT3. Furthermore, the subsequent moments allow the storyline to fully blossom, highlighting its significance for both the world and the characters. On one hand, the conversation between Mikoto and her sister, where they exhibit sibling-like freedom for the first time, and Misaka #10032 forgives Mikoto's initial rejection, acknowledging that she risked her life for her and then seeks her guidance in this world that is so foreign to her. Given that their relationship in Index plays a lesser role compared to the sister's relationship with Accelerator, it was crucial for Railgun to show that Mikoto and her sisters indeed develop a close bond. On the other hand, the scenes between Mikoto and Ruiko provide these two characters, who had only built a scarce relationship at this point in the manga, with an opportunity for a beautiful character moment, where Ruiko can express her natural curiosity about Mikoto's love life and Mikoto can respond in her sweet, insecure, and clumsy manner. However, the standout moment was when Touma and Mikoto bid farewell at the hospital. Although I noted that it seemed somewhat odd for Touma to refer to Mikoto as "BiriBiri" after his memory loss, the manga cleverly used it as a catalyst for him to finally utter her name when they parted ways, and executed its significance beautifully by withholding Mikoto's expression afterward, despite Kuroko's comment that she had never seen it on her before - a rather clear indication that she truly felt her romantic feelings for him for the first time in that very moment.
The subsequent storyline featuring Mitsuko was also incredibly emotional and deeply resonated with me. Although the plot may jump around a bit chronologically, making it unclear that weeks pass within Chapter 40s alone, the connection between Mikoto and Mitsuko, and their significance to each other, is vividly portrayed during their joint shopping tour. This is partly due to their swift transition into a bantering dynamic, with Mikoto poking fun at Mitsuko's taste in dolls and Mitsuko sharing anecdotes about her father. Here, Fuyukawa once again concocts a remarkably clever gag, stemming from the differing interpretations the girls have of each other's behavior: Mitsuko believes Mikoto is on a date with Mitsuki Unabara and contemplates giving her a talking-to, while Mikoto assumes Mitsuko is interested in Mitsuki. When Mitsuko asks for a name, Mikoto assumes she's referring to Unabara's name and provides it, leading Mitsuko to believe that Mikoto's name is Mitsuki Unabara (and interpreting it in a more feminine manner). The subsequent shopping scene effectively fleshes out Mitsuko's character through humorous interactions in a natural setting, such as when she purchases a mouse for her python Ekaterina at the pet store, which Mikoto initially mistakes for a dog or cat, or when Mikoto assumes Mitsuko would be disappointed by the absence of Gekota toys at the toy store, unaware that she prefers collecting Western dolls. This sequence efficiently crafts a character arc for Mitsuko in only two chapters, as she initially attempts to form a clique in hopes of finding companionship, but eventually realizes through Mikoto's unwavering friendship that true companionship transcends social status, giving her the courage to approach Wannai and Awatsuki and ask them to be her friends. The fact that Mikoto and Mitsuko cultivate such a deep bond that they seamlessly synchronize during the race at the Daihasei Festival, emerging as the only team not only to win but also to rescue the opposing team from being ousted, underscores the strength of their developing relationship.
Before I bring this to an end, it's also worth noting the chapter that delves into Kazari and Ruiko's relationship. In this chapter, there are not only several nods to Index (you can overhear Aisa and Seiri having a conversation), but also a meta-commentary on the anime. Fuyukawa addresses Ruiko's friend Mako, who was depicted as noticeably slimmer in the anime, by giving her a workout routine, resulting in her anime design being reflected in the manga as well. Consequently, the chapter felt more akin to an anime episode in the way it portrayed the friendship between the two: Ruiko charging ahead and pulling Kazari along on an adventure, reaching out to her on the stairs and offering words of encouragement to help her combat her self-doubting after the Kuroko incident. While they don't literally find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow they were searching for, they do find Ruiko's group of friends in the end, leading Kazari to realize that the "treasure" at the end of the rainbow is Ruiko and her friends, who will always stand by her side. Despite, as mentioned, some structural issues, this volume encapsulates everything I cherish about Railgun. While the manga initially exhibited some things that I didn’t really like, Fuyukawa seems to have become increasingly aligned with the way the anime tells it’s narrative on an emotional, which I wholeheartedly appreciate.
For instance, I found the conclusion of the Sisters Arc to be incredibly satisfying. Fuyukawa masterfully captures the atmosphere, particularly the moment when Touma delivers his final blow against Accelerator and Mikoto shields Mitaka #10032, finally acknowledging her as a sister, vividly and faithfully representing it with imagery and detail from OT3. Furthermore, the subsequent moments allow the storyline to fully blossom, highlighting its significance for both the world and the characters. On one hand, the conversation between Mikoto and her sister, where they exhibit sibling-like freedom for the first time, and Misaka #10032 forgives Mikoto's initial rejection, acknowledging that she risked her life for her and then seeks her guidance in this world that is so foreign to her. Given that their relationship in Index plays a lesser role compared to the sister's relationship with Accelerator, it was crucial for Railgun to show that Mikoto and her sisters indeed develop a close bond. On the other hand, the scenes between Mikoto and Ruiko provide these two characters, who had only built a scarce relationship at this point in the manga, with an opportunity for a beautiful character moment, where Ruiko can express her natural curiosity about Mikoto's love life and Mikoto can respond in her sweet, insecure, and clumsy manner. However, the standout moment was when Touma and Mikoto bid farewell at the hospital. Although I noted that it seemed somewhat odd for Touma to refer to Mikoto as "BiriBiri" after his memory loss, the manga cleverly used it as a catalyst for him to finally utter her name when they parted ways, and executed its significance beautifully by withholding Mikoto's expression afterward, despite Kuroko's comment that she had never seen it on her before - a rather clear indication that she truly felt her romantic feelings for him for the first time in that very moment.
The subsequent storyline featuring Mitsuko was also incredibly emotional and deeply resonated with me. Although the plot may jump around a bit chronologically, making it unclear that weeks pass within Chapter 40s alone, the connection between Mikoto and Mitsuko, and their significance to each other, is vividly portrayed during their joint shopping tour. This is partly due to their swift transition into a bantering dynamic, with Mikoto poking fun at Mitsuko's taste in dolls and Mitsuko sharing anecdotes about her father. Here, Fuyukawa once again concocts a remarkably clever gag, stemming from the differing interpretations the girls have of each other's behavior: Mitsuko believes Mikoto is on a date with Mitsuki Unabara and contemplates giving her a talking-to, while Mikoto assumes Mitsuko is interested in Mitsuki. When Mitsuko asks for a name, Mikoto assumes she's referring to Unabara's name and provides it, leading Mitsuko to believe that Mikoto's name is Mitsuki Unabara (and interpreting it in a more feminine manner). The subsequent shopping scene effectively fleshes out Mitsuko's character through humorous interactions in a natural setting, such as when she purchases a mouse for her python Ekaterina at the pet store, which Mikoto initially mistakes for a dog or cat, or when Mikoto assumes Mitsuko would be disappointed by the absence of Gekota toys at the toy store, unaware that she prefers collecting Western dolls. This sequence efficiently crafts a character arc for Mitsuko in only two chapters, as she initially attempts to form a clique in hopes of finding companionship, but eventually realizes through Mikoto's unwavering friendship that true companionship transcends social status, giving her the courage to approach Wannai and Awatsuki and ask them to be her friends. The fact that Mikoto and Mitsuko cultivate such a deep bond that they seamlessly synchronize during the race at the Daihasei Festival, emerging as the only team not only to win but also to rescue the opposing team from being ousted, underscores the strength of their developing relationship.
Before I bring this to an end, it's also worth noting the chapter that delves into Kazari and Ruiko's relationship. In this chapter, there are not only several nods to Index (you can overhear Aisa and Seiri having a conversation), but also a meta-commentary on the anime. Fuyukawa addresses Ruiko's friend Mako, who was depicted as noticeably slimmer in the anime, by giving her a workout routine, resulting in her anime design being reflected in the manga as well. Consequently, the chapter felt more akin to an anime episode in the way it portrayed the friendship between the two: Ruiko charging ahead and pulling Kazari along on an adventure, reaching out to her on the stairs and offering words of encouragement to help her combat her self-doubting after the Kuroko incident. While they don't literally find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow they were searching for, they do find Ruiko's group of friends in the end, leading Kazari to realize that the "treasure" at the end of the rainbow is Ruiko and her friends, who will always stand by her side. Despite, as mentioned, some structural issues, this volume encapsulates everything I cherish about Railgun. While the manga initially exhibited some things that I didn’t really like, Fuyukawa seems to have become increasingly aligned with the way the anime tells it’s narrative on an emotional, which I wholeheartedly appreciate.
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February 8, 2018
I took too long to review this, so my memory isn't so fresh. Basically, this entire volume (about 250 pages) is completely dedicated to being an intermediary stage between two large arcs, that concerning Accelerator and that concerning thicc Misaki and her mind-control powers. The Accelerator arc was more or less wrapped up by last volume, and while he did strive for some broken-ass world-ending power by grabbing the vectors of all the converging winds surrounding the planet, this volume obliterates that idea with the Sisters' hijacking of the windmills, as already teased at the end of volume six, alongside aforementioned wind-grabbing. Honestly, enough time had passed between reading that and this volume that I was actually caught off guard by the fight still going on. Did it even last that long in Index? I don't even remember now. Anyway, I can't be too bothered by how drawn out the fight ended up being, since I'm clearly just a sucker for Touma's classic move of alternating between delivering speeches and delivering punches. I also liked how Accelerator seemed to start seeing the Sisters as human, I guess setting up his own spinoff, though it did seem incredibly abrupt. I mean, this kid killed thousands of these clones because he thought they were just dolls made for him to play with, but oh no maybe this Touma guy might be right about them having their own lives to live because he managed to punch the shit out of me and my overpowered power makes it so few things can touch me!
One thing I found funny is how I completely forgot Kuroko got injured somehow within the past volume. I recall her having some kind of accident, but I can't remember what it was exactly (and I'm too lazy to look back in previous volumes), but I don't remember it being a big deal aside from a simple sort of "I'll let myself get hurt to help of Mikoto." Turns out Kuroko's injury was a huuuuuuuuge deal for Uiharu, who seems to have lost so much confidence in her abilities as a Judgment member. But Railgun is Mikoto's story anyway, and Uiharu isn't really compelling enough of a character for me to care too much about her caring to much for Kuroko, to be frank.
I'm not too keen on Kongo's introduction either. It kinda comes out of nowhere, first off. I mean, there isn't really a great way to transition from this huge arc about the Sisters and Accelerator and the Level 6 project, but it seems weird to just shift into a chapter focusing on this new character, rather than on Mikoto at all. I mean, a chapter like this does work, just usually more at the end of a tankobon than in the middle.
I don't have anything bad to say about Misaki other than the stunning lack of porn. And I guess the fact that she doesn't really do or say enough to set up a particularly big arc for the next volume, but again it's kind of hard to move on to something else after the whole Accelerator business.
One thing I found funny is how I completely forgot Kuroko got injured somehow within the past volume. I recall her having some kind of accident, but I can't remember what it was exactly (and I'm too lazy to look back in previous volumes), but I don't remember it being a big deal aside from a simple sort of "I'll let myself get hurt to help of Mikoto." Turns out Kuroko's injury was a huuuuuuuuge deal for Uiharu, who seems to have lost so much confidence in her abilities as a Judgment member. But Railgun is Mikoto's story anyway, and Uiharu isn't really compelling enough of a character for me to care too much about her caring to much for Kuroko, to be frank.
I'm not too keen on Kongo's introduction either. It kinda comes out of nowhere, first off. I mean, there isn't really a great way to transition from this huge arc about the Sisters and Accelerator and the Level 6 project, but it seems weird to just shift into a chapter focusing on this new character, rather than on Mikoto at all. I mean, a chapter like this does work, just usually more at the end of a tankobon than in the middle.
I don't have anything bad to say about Misaki other than the stunning lack of porn. And I guess the fact that she doesn't really do or say enough to set up a particularly big arc for the next volume, but again it's kind of hard to move on to something else after the whole Accelerator business.
November 7, 2021
I read this volume 2 years ago. At the time, I was writing one review per manga title or for longer series per story arc. I stopped at volume 7, because I did not find volume 11. I've decided to read on irrespective of whether the missing volume shows up and will review each volume as is my practice now.
This volume appears to have done little more than to introduce a new character and begin a sports festival. My 4-star score gives it the benefit of a doubt. We'll see how things go from here.
This volume appears to have done little more than to introduce a new character and begin a sports festival. My 4-star score gives it the benefit of a doubt. We'll see how things go from here.
November 30, 2021
The end of the sisters story arc. Some background on Accelerator. Introduces Shokuhou Misaki and Kongou Mitsuko. Kongou gets a lot more story than in the anime and what she does and how people react to her makes more sense because of it. The volume ends with the sports festival that starts season 3 (T) of the anime. If you like the anime, you will enjoy this.
June 17, 2018
The beginning of this one was pretty strong, but I felt like it fell immediately into filler in the second chapter.
The last two chapters of the book entirely were 100% fan service and I'm getting really sick of it.
The last two chapters of the book entirely were 100% fan service and I'm getting really sick of it.
May 8, 2019
Not as interesting as other volumes. There is the finale of the accelerator fight, and then introduction to a few new characters, who need to be developed more. Seemed like more fan service than usual.
December 24, 2019
We moved to a new story arc in this volume and it had a decent pace. I've noticed it's easier to read manga in one go, or at least not with days between reading sessions.
It was a pretty good volume and I'm intrigued where it will lead.
It was a pretty good volume and I'm intrigued where it will lead.
May 5, 2013
This particular volume felt unfocused
November 2, 2023
1.5 stars.
June 10, 2024
I'm quite confused as to why the story jumped in this direction.
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