Series synopsis
A Certain Scientific Accelerator, also known as とある科学の一方通行[アクセラレータ] is a Japanese animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on AT-X on July 12, 2019. It ended on September 27, 2019. It stars Nobuhiko Okamoto, Rina Hidaka, Yurika Kubo and Sayumi Watabe.
After rescuing Last Order and subsequently taking a bullet to the head, Academy City’s top-ranked esper rests in the hospital. But Accelerator’s recovery is cut short when a mysterious girl carrying a photo of his little clone companion asks for help. Now they’re taking on Disciplinary Action—an anti-evil coalition whose sinister plans threaten Last Order, Academy City, and even the entire world!
Premise
After rescuing Last Order and subsequently taking a bullet to the head, Academy City’s top-ranked esper rests in the hospital. But Accelerator’s recovery is cut short when a mysterious girl carrying a photo of his little clone companion asks for help. Now they’re taking on Disciplinary Action—an anti-evil coalition whose sinister plans threaten Last Order, Academy City, and even the entire world!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nobuhiko Okamoto as Accelerator (voice)
- Rina Hidaka as Last Order (voice)
- Yurika Kubo as Estelle Rosenthal (voice)
- Sayumi Watabe as Huotou
- Yuhko Kaida as Aiho Yomikawa (voice)
- Ryota Osaka as Mikihiko Hishigata (voice)
- Yumi Touma as Yoshikawa Kikyou
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | October 30, 2019 | October 30, 2019 |
| Season 1 | 12 | July 12, 2019 | September 27, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sally Forth, Mr. Accel! A Madcap Onslaught Accelerator (the main character) in a context that allows some deviation from serious plot arcs — possibly a lighter, more comedic “onslaught” of enemies or situations he has to fend off in an over‑the‑top manner. |
October 30, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Accelerator (Academy City's Mightiest Esper) The day arrives for Accelerator's bandages to come off after he is shot in the head, and Last Order is eager to celebrate. A secret weapon is stolen from an atmospheric research facility, and the culprits seem to be targeting Accelerator with it. |
July 12, 2019 |
| 2 |
Necromancer (Raiser of the Dead) A high-school-age girl attempts suicide, but finds herself at the mercy of a fanatical group calling themselves "DA." When a young woman carrying a photo of Last Order is pursued through the hospital, Accelerator determines to find out why. |
July 19, 2019 |
| 3 |
Numbers (Charms of the Four Perils) Esther leads Accelerator to the warehouse where she was once held, where they encounter a more advanced "coffin" controlled by Hishigata. Accelerator tries to learn more about DA. Esther reveals more about how her necromancy works. |
July 26, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 12, 2019 |
| Last aired | September 27, 2019 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:00:00 |