Overview
- A Certain Scientific Railgun has officially announced a fourth season after a five-year break.
- The new season is expected to debut in 2026, aligning with the release of other popular anime such as Undead Unluck and Fire Force.
- Returning cast members are anticipated, with key personnel like director Tatsuyuki Nagai confirmed for the project.
A Certain Scientific Railgun made a significant announcement during the Dengeki Bunko Winter Festival 2025, revealing the return of the anime after a lengthy five-year hiatus. The official account on X (previously known as Twitter) confirmed that the series would launch its fourth season.
This announcement has electrified fans, who will eagerly monitor the associated social media channels for further updates. While a specific release date has yet to be disclosed, it’s anticipated that fans will receive news in the upcoming months.
Anticipated Release Date for Season 4
The development phase for A Certain Scientific Railgun season 4 is reportedly in its early stages. With the studio and key staff already announced, work is set to begin promptly. The season is projected to air sometime in 2026.
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If confirmed, this release will place A Certain Scientific Railgun alongside other notable anime drops for 2026, such as Undead Unluck, Hell’s Paradise, and Fire Force. Depending on the production timeline, fans may see the series premiere in either Spring or Summer 2026.
Cast & Production Team for Season 4
The primary voice cast of A Certain Scientific Railgun has largely remained consistent throughout the prior seasons, indicating that the upcoming season will likely feature these familiar voices:
- Rina Satō as Mikoto Misaka
- Satomi Arai as Kuroko Shirai
- Aki Toyosaki as Kazari Uiharu
- Kanae Itō as Ruiko Satō
- Azumi Asakura as Misaki Shokuhō
- Kengo Kawanishi as Gunha Sogita
- Minako Kotobuki as Mitsuko Kongō
- Haruka Tomatsu as Kinuho Wannai
- Yoshino Nanjō as Ma’aya Awatsuki
- Minami Tsuda as Junko Hokaze
- Nozomi Sasaki as the Sisters
- Maaya Uchida as Frenda Seivelun
Returning to lead the production is director Tatsuyuki Nagai, who helmed the first three seasons of the series and has a notable pedigree with projects such as Mobile Suit GUNDAM Iron Blooded Orphans. Additionally, veteran staff members like Yuichi Tanaka (character designer) and Shogo Yasukawa (series composer) are also expected to return.
While the previous seasons consisted of 24 episodes each (with the third season featuring 25), the episode count for the fourth season is yet to be announced, though it is expected to be in a similar range.
Fans can catch up on previous episodes of A Certain Scientific Railgun streaming on Crunchyroll.
Source: X (formerly Twitter)
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