A Certain Scientific Railgun
News, coverage and analysis tracking A Certain Scientific Railgun across the outlets.- A Certain Scientific Railgun Mikoto Misaka Birthday 2026 Lottery Event Revealed with New MerchandiseA lottery event celebrating Mikoto Misaka's birthday for the anime A Certain Scientific Railgun is underway, featuring limited-edition merchandise with new illustrations. The event runs from May 2 to May 28, 2026, with prizes including various themed merchandise. The article also mentions the conclusion of the A Certain Scientific Railgun manga, the ongoing serialization of A Certain Scientific Mental Out, and an upcoming anime adaptation for the Toaru Anbu no Item light novel.
- A Certain Scientific Mental Out Chapter 35 Part 2 Now Free for Limited TimePart 2 of chapter 35 of the A Certain Scientific Mental Out manga is now available for free in Japanese for a limited time on Comic Walker. The series focuses on Misaki Shokuhou, a Level 5 Esper in Academy City, and is a spinoff of A Certain Magical Index. The manga's fifth volume is also out, while the A Certain Scientific Railgun manga has concluded and a fourth season of Railgun is in development.
- Toaru Anbu no Item Campaign Reveals New Swimsuit Art of Mugino and FrendaA new promotional campaign for Toaru Anbu no Item has been announced, featuring new swimsuit art of Mugino and Frenda. New and returning AT-X channel subscribers in Japan can receive up to two months free subscription if they sign up by April 30, 2026, with additional bonuses for longer subscriptions. The campaign coincides with a broadcast lineup of Toaru series anime, and the Toaru Anbu no Item light novel and manga will receive an anime adaptation in Fall 2026.
- A Certain Magical Index New Pachinko Game Announced, Railgun “Shooting Star” Pachinko Theme Song Now StreamingFujishoji has announced a new pachinko game based on A Certain Magical Index, scheduled for release in Summer 2026, featuring new gameplay systems. The original theme song for the A Certain Scientific Railgun pachinko game, "Shooting Star," is now available on streaming services. The article also notes the conclusion of the A Certain Scientific Railgun manga, the ongoing serialization of A Certain Scientific Mental Out, an upcoming fourth season of Railgun, and an anime adaptation for Toaru Anbu no Item.
- A Certain Magical Index Genesis Testament Volume 15 Retailer Bonuses RevealedRetailers Gamers and Melonbooks have revealed exclusive bonus items for pre-orders of A Certain Magical Index Genesis Testament volume 15, set to release in Japan on May 9, 2026. The light novel follows Hamzura Shiage as he flees Academy City, with Touma teaming up with Leivinia and Lessar to pursue a villain. The article also mentions the conclusion of the A Certain Scientific Railgun manga and an upcoming anime adaptation for Toaru Anbu no Item.
- A Certain Scientific Railgun Curry Collaboration Announced with New Art and Merchandise22 Curry has announced a collaboration with the anime series A Certain Scientific Railgun, running from April 24 to May 10, 2026. The event will feature special menu items and exclusive merchandise with newly illustrated artwork. Customers will receive bonus items like coasters and luncheon mats, with merchandise also available online.
- A Certain Magical Index Mikoto Misaka Birthday Acrylic Stand Announced with New Kiyotaka Haimura IllustrationAnimate has announced a new large-sized acrylic stand featuring Mikoto Misaka from A Certain Magical Index and A Certain Scientific Railgun to celebrate her birthday. The stand, illustrated by Kiyotaka Haimura, is available for pre-order until June 7, 2026, with a serial code required for redemption. The article also notes the conclusion of the A Certain Scientific Railgun manga, the ongoing serialization of A Certain Scientific Mental Out, and an upcoming anime adaptation for Toaru Anbu no Item.
- A Certain Magical Index: Genesis Testament Volume 15 Launches May 9, 2026; Cover Art RevealedThe latest light novel in A Certain Magical Index, Genesis Testament Volume 15, is set to release in Japan on May 9, 2026. The volume will feature Hamzura Shiage as a fugitive attempting to escape Academy City, with Touma teaming up with allies to pursue a villain. Additionally, Volume 6 of New Testament will be released in July 2026, and related series like A Certain Scientific Railgun and Toaru Anbu no Item are also receiving new content or adaptations.
- A Certain Scientific Railgun Melonbooks Pop Up Shop Announced With New IllustrationsMelonbooks has announced a pop-up shop collaboration for the third season of the A Certain Scientific Railgun anime, featuring new merchandise with illustrations of Mikoto Misaka, Misaki Shokuhou, and Ruiko Saten. The shop will have limited availability in Akihabara, Osaka Nipponbashi, and Melonbooks Nagota stores, with pre-orders available online.
- A Certain Scientific Mental Out Chapter 35 Launches Free for Limited TimeComic Newtype announced that chapter 35 of the manga A Certain Scientific Mental Out is available for free for a limited time. The series focuses on Misaki Shokuhou, a Level 5 Esper in Academy City. The manga's fifth volume is also available, and a beginner's guide to the Toaru franchise was mentioned.
- A Certain Scientific Railgun Season 4 and Toaru Anbu no Item Anime Launch Advertisement Crowdfunding ProjectA crowdfunding campaign has been launched on Animate's Soleos platform to fund support advertisements for the upcoming anime adaptation of Toaru Anbu no Item and the fourth season of A Certain Scientific Railgun. The campaign, running from April 1 to May 24, 2026, aims to reach a ¥10,000,000 goal, with higher funding tiers unlocking special merchandise and artwork.
- A Certain Scientific Railgun Final Manga Chapter Released After 19 Year Run as Magical Index and NewerThe final chapter of A Certain Scientific Railgun, a manga spinoff of A Certain Magical Index, has been released after a 19-year run. The series followed Mikoto Misaka and her friends dealing with science-related issues, never surpassing the events of the first light novel run of Index. A fourth season of Railgun is in development, and A Certain Scientific Mental Out continues serialization.