A big part of the appeal of the Toaru series comes from its characters, of which it has plenty that stand out not only because of their wide array of interesting super powers, cool character designs, and charming personality traits, but also thanks to solid development throughout the story.
Railgun T introduced us to several new characters like Level 5 Sogiita Gunha who's hotblooded personality made for some equally hilarious and awe-inspiring moments, particularly when he and Touma took on Mikoto when she was out of control during the Level 6 Shift arc. Needless to say, that princess carry was amazing and Gunda’s character in general was so much fun to watch, if a bit over-the-top.
While not a new character, Shokuhou Misaki’s prominence throughout T was an amazing addition as she transitioned from outright sociopathic antagonist to an unlikely ally, albeit very much with her own motivations. Seeing her eventually outsmart Kihara Gensei was certainly satisfying as was how she fit into the Clone Dolly story arc. She also shined in lighter moments like her intense personality clashes with Misaka, hilarious dislike of running, and had one of the best redemption arcs in anime that kept her character interesting.
Of course, the main returning cast also had some amazing moments, particularly with our titular electromaster Misaka Mikoto who had to deal with lots of literal mind-bending shenanigans in the Daihasei festival arc with her main line of support having their memories partially erased, not to mention the level 6 shift and first “kill”. Throughout the story we see her continually mature and better understand the importance of the bonds she shares with her friends and responsibility as a protector of Academy City, although some things remain the same despite her best efforts as evidenced by the silly “Bust Upper” mini arc.
Saten and Frenda’s side arc initially revolving around canned mackerel of all things was another highlight that added a lot to both of their characters and there’s so much more we could mention but, in general, Railgun T really balanced its huge cast masterfully.
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