Well, this anime is really good. Especially even when its just a side story.
The animation itself is really good.
As a side story following Misaka Mikoto, this anime series has allowed those who like her to further enjoy her story. It brings out a side of her which you can't really see from the main story anime.
Well, worry not, even if you didn't watch "Toaru Majutsu no Index" (this is where Misaka Mikoto came from), you'll slowly fall in love with it. She's just so likable in a sense >w<
Well, apart from the animation, it is really entertaining as it doesn't gives you stress while watching. Rather, it makes you feel better, and it motivates you. (Well, in my case, it certainly did.)
The characters and such, it is excellent, and never fails to disappoint me. Well, if you haven't watched this. I highly recommend it! You'll love it! :) (show less)

if you're into anime with sci-fi and magic .. then this is for you...
i really love this one and its main story; To aru majutsu no index

the plot is twisting and helluva great .. [not a good choice of word right?]
the Dialogue keeps you company all the way till the end.. don't know what i mean? hehe

the animation is GREAT.. its really nice.. if you got your hands on the blu-ray it'll be perfect... xD
and what i like the most about this story is that it keeps you entertained throughout the story
and never missing the funnny part they slip in all throughout the story (show less)

this anime is freakin awesome it has a very good storyline thats why i liked it it is based in a city called academy city which the inhabitants are mostly students trying to get supernatural powers and students are categorized in levels the levels are from 0-5, 0 is the lowest people with no powers and 5 is the strongest and only seven people has attained it. The main character is the third strognest level 5 in the city Misaka Mikoto AKA. Tokiwadai's ace "The Railgun". this anime is very sugoi that why i recommend this for anyone so go watch it now! (show less)

Not a drop of it's original flavor is lost in this sidetracked series.
If you really want to go back to this universe and is really bored with waiting for the next season this a wonderful way to use up your time. Really ain't sorry for watching this sidetracked story.
This story is centered around Misaka and her band of friends getting and solving trouble. The story takes place before Toma even met Index, and after the middle of the series Index appears for a short moment. Toma appears from time to time to help a little but nothing big.
It did make some minor changes to the original story, but i'm sure you can ignore them and move on.
Only bad thing is it starts off a slow, but it get's were it wants to go in the end.
All in all I really enjoyed watching this series and can't wait for the next season of the main series. (show less)

This anime is the side story to Toaru Majutsu no Index, so people who haven't watched that need to watch that one first before understanding the characters in Toaru Kagaku no Railgun. The music, particularly the openings and endings are very good, and the characters that are newly introduced in this story are amazing! The storyline is seperate from the original season, so there won't be much of Kamijou Touma in this side story. The side story focuses on Misaka Mikoto, whom is also one of the main characters in the main season. In this side story, we get a new view of her life and even information about her dorms and her life with her friends, which we do not get to see in the main season, so this side story is refreshing, and not repeated. The incidents in this anime also do not connect with the main season, so it doesn't confuse us as much, though there are some characters who don't appear in the main season, so it's also good. Overall, I think that the episodes are very good, and are very interesting, as they keep you hanging and wanting to watch the next one. This anime is very good, and anyone who has watched Toaru Majutsu no Index and loved it, should watch it!!!! (show less)