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Welcome to a world where mysticism and science collide, and supernatural powers are derived from either science or religion. At the heart of this world is Academy City, an advanced metropolis whose population is comprised mostly of students. The majority of students are enrolled in the city’s "Power Curriculum Program," where they must learn to master their latent psychic powers. Out of several million students, only seven are deemed powerful enough to have Level 5 status.
Meet Mikoto Misaka, the third most powerful Level 5 esper in Academy City. Together with her best friend Kuroko Shirai and the other members of Judgment, a student-run law enforcement agency, Mikoto delves deep into the dark heart of the scientific sprawl she calls home, and uncovers secrets she wishes she hadn’t!
Welcome to a world where mysticism and science collide, and supernatural powers are derived from either science or religion. At the heart of this world is Academy City, an advanced metropolis whose population is comprised mostly of students. The majority of students are enrolled in the city’s "Power Curriculum Program," where they must learn to master their latent psychic powers. Out of several million students, only seven are deemed powerful enough to have Level 5 status.
Meet Mikoto Misaka, the third most powerful Level 5 esper in Academy City. Together with her best friend Kuroko Shirai and the other members of Judgment, a student-run law enforcement agency, Mikoto delves deep into the dark heart of the scientific sprawl she calls home, and uncovers secrets she wishes she hadn’t!
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August 10, 2018
4/5 ⭐️
This one was really entertaining. I watched a few episodes of the anime and enjoyed that so far of what I’ve seen.
This one was really entertaining. I watched a few episodes of the anime and enjoyed that so far of what I’ve seen.
November 16, 2016
A very exciting volume, though I will stick to my: I want more slice of life and some more Kuroko x Misaka moments!
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December 17, 2019
I read this in two sittings a few days apart from each other which may be why I did not enjoy it as much. It felt a little tedious to me.
The pace, the plot, the artwork, it all felt pretty average.
I will be continuing to read it, and have most of the volumes available at my library checked out, because I do want to know what happens next and where the story will go.
The pace, the plot, the artwork, it all felt pretty average.
I will be continuing to read it, and have most of the volumes available at my library checked out, because I do want to know what happens next and where the story will go.
May 26, 2018
I started noticing one thing about this series that really started to bother me.
Most of the characters are female.
The main character is female so she's always fighting female enemies. I think that's incredibly stupid, and I seriously hope it changes in future volumes.
Most of the characters are female.
The main character is female so she's always fighting female enemies. I think that's incredibly stupid, and I seriously hope it changes in future volumes.
November 26, 2018
A significantly more combat heavy volume.
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September 11, 2019a fun Sense of humour
I have always love the Anime series and the MANGA is More funny. IT'S hard NOT to LOL!!! sometimes when I travel on bus.
I have always love the Anime series and the MANGA is More funny. IT'S hard NOT to LOL!!! sometimes when I travel on bus.
November 2, 2023
1.5 stars.
June 1, 2024
I miss Misaka's friend in this one.
January 5, 2026
Railgun never lets me down.
January 29, 2014
... Accelerator, d*^n you. You've been killing all those girls, just so you can get to some stupid level 6?!?! Seriously, dude?!?! And why, oh why did those scientists want to make those clones in the first place? I mean, why Oneesama? I know she's a level 5, but there are six more, so why her? And those four girls, I don't get them. What's their story? Hmm... More to digest.
August 15, 2012
Significantly thicker than previous volumes, Railgun 5 is essentially a single long action sequence. Misaki tries to take out the group that's been cloning her, but they call in another Level 5 and her hench girls. Two hundred some pages of fighting ensue.
April 17, 2013
Esta niña no piensa, solo actúa, pero para salvar más de 10,000 vidas, creo que esta tomando las decisiones correctas. Un nuevo nivel 5 se presenta y cada vez podemos tener un panorama más completo de la vida oscura y oculta de la ciudad.
September 5, 2012
Not bad, pleanty going on, I don't feel they are just dancing around with the plot. I think this will end up in a 13 book series still.
May 10, 2016
Man, I'd forgotten just how much of an absolute douchebag Accelerator is at the beginning (I've previously seen Index).
December 17, 2016
It can be stated with sound confidence that I am indeed a fan of the Ace of Tokiwadi! Level 6 shift...pah!
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