To Aru Kagaku no Railgun 12-16: Of Big Fights and Beaches
Bring it down Biribiri.
It’s been a while since my last Railgun post, most of it was because I was trying to over come my disappointment with Kuroko over her un-lady like behavior in 13 and dismay that Mii was in love with a dude… The BIG FIGHT with the hyper ugly baby thing was satisfying enough though through the course of these episodes Biribiri’s limited understanding of others and her unwavering sense of justice has come out in full force. The fight it self was pretty good with Biribiri’s close combat skills shining through, heavily reliant on her powers though it may be. With the arrival of the candy lady I guess we are getting hints of something bigger at work once again. I am more sympathetic to Biribiri’s never give up attitude, but having been enlisted for over five years now I don’t think kicking quitters to the curb is the proper solution. For every broken person there is always a way to rebuild them though scrapping them for spares is not yet ethical…
The obligatory swimsuit episode was well…rather disappointing. In my humble opinion swimsuits ought to be stylish and fit for a lady sadly Mii’s was rather small, which they made much effort to point it out. Still Kuroko was the worst offender of them all, thankfully after a while the initial nausea wore off. It seems that Kuroko had yet to learn the importance of style form Alphard and Liang Qi who must have been greatly disappointed at how Kuroko showed more than she needed to and lacked the fashion sense to go with something more appropriate. I for one think Kuroko should have gone with the one her onee-sama had her eyes on. Maybe then Biribiri would have given Kuroko a bit more notice… I suppose the lesson is that you don’t have to show that much skin to look good. The only highlight was how Kongo-san dug herself a deep hole while Kuroko was gleefully grinning in the background. Judging by the sound advice they were trying to give on swimwear I guess the Railgun team has had first hand experience with swim suit FAIL.
Saten’s special lesson actually brought a better conclusion to the level upper arc, and it was rather fun to see the collection of level upper offenders in one place though I thought that the dark haired invisible girl didn’t listen to bad music. I wonder if Ane-go is going to be a recurring character, she was fairly amusing even if she got owned by Anti-skill CQC. I was hoping that Saten’s yuri stalker friend would make bold decisive moves but I suppose not. I guess Saten only has Uiharu in her heart when it comes to this and that… Yomikawa’s push it to the limit trick was pretty much ripped out of every Drill Instructor routine I have seen though with a lot less yelling and fake cursing. Hopefully one day Saten’s hard work will pay off, but I can sympathize with hitting a wall well sort of. The only thing that gets me frustrated long term is video games though after having yelled at many a system I have learned to put it down for the day instead of trying to fight my way through it and getting more frustrated. I don’t agree with giving up but do advocate a disengage and reassess approach.
The next serious arc after the level upper incident was a minor foray into Mii territory about her gangsta days, I have to say it was as inoffensive as can be though most biker gangs or rather biker clubs I have seen are made up of older folks that don’t fit the popular stereotype as hard drinking troublemakers. I could not help but laugh a little that Kurozuma had almost he same haircut as Zartan from the old GI Joe cartoons who incidentally also rode around with a biker gang. It was nice to see a little history on Mii though I don’t really approve of how they make a point to mention how well endowed she is. My respect for a slipped a bit when she lost her sense of duty and reverted back to her old loyalties though I guess love makes an idiot out of her as well. Iwas looking forward to seeing Biribiri and Kuroko trash those thugs but I guess guess Kurozuma and Mii deserved to have a fight as a couple though I did enjoy watching fists fly and faces getting smashed in interesting ways. Mii’s CQC may not be as powerful as Kuroko’s but it is reassuring that she has some combat capability since her first outing when Kuroko was a little loli was unimpressive. As for promoting a Certain Brand of Milk I wish they would have gone wild promoting fake products. The Capacity Down should have had more bass but I guess it couldn’t be ghetto FABULOUS and be a ECM device at the same time. I guess with the increase in illegal weapons and common thugs having uncommon weapons that we’ll be going into another arc that goes into the dark side of Academy City. At any rate Mii’s roommate totally needs jump Mii and bring her back to the yuri side doing this and that.
Mama…
Just making sure you’re not from Black Water or Executive Outcomes…
Judge her by her size do you…?
She sucks with kids…
That is a weird camo pattern…
IN A NURSE OUTFIT RIGHT?!
We missed that you.
Feelings…
Just like an overgrown kid, not that there is anything wrong with that.
We have no need for Spiky-kun to induce blushing.
Well I think Kuroko earned it.
If only…
So you did get Liang Qi’s guile.
All you had to do was agree in the first place.
Victory.
We must see this and that animated at some point…
FUCK YEAH PHOTOSHOP.
One day Kuroko will grow into full womanhood like Liang Qi and Alphard…hopefully there will be a time skip to see the results.
…
Some people just never grow up.
Well don’t be in hurry to grow up now, your not there yet…
Well that is Stylish Saten for you.
Kuroko, Kuroko, Kuroko, it’s not how much you who but how you show it…
Good looking our Uiharu we must not let this Yuri Party be ruined by a male presence…
I trust that it is at least SPF 30.
Pretty much captures the spirit of the series.
Some how I don;t get the sense that Kuroko is really resisting.
Look who’s talking…
The Droid invasion has begun, Google equipped and only on Verizon…
I see we have three adherents to the cult of Mac.
Now go bash something.
Seems Kuroko has a good grasp on her would be rival.
Rich bastards…
Think of it this way you are by far the best looking microwave to come a long in a long time…
I see some one likes their soup CAMPBELL’S CHUNKY.
I suppose Biribiri’s problem is one of concentration and not of power…
The feeling isn’t exactly mutual…
To memories.
Well that is one way of broadcasting your weakness.
If only Kuroko could see this…
Your thoughts betray you onee-sama…
So long as you give Kuroko something in return…
Yeah your crew looks shitty.
Good to know that these girls don’t like boys.
Lolis are evil…
By the way does she get a happy ending when the massage is done?
Ah it’s Saten’s yuri stalker.
Your logic is impeccable.
Well it’s not legally torture…
He runs on Energizer.
This is some dance class…
Do you plan on doing this and that to Saten-san by chance?
Motherfuckers hating on yuri again.
Indeed…
Having been raised by Alphard and Liang Qi, Kuroko knows a thing or too about villainy.
Kuroko’s happiest day yet.
You didn’t have to milk the bull you know…
Ah yes shameless product placement.
I share Kuroko’s dismay.
Because LOVE WILL NEVER DIE!
I suggest renaming your home…
You know surprise does hinge on the minimum of people knowing about it…
So let Kuroko protect the feeling of love in onee-sama’s heart.
Biribiri can get quite frisky when she is in the mood.
Unlike her parents Kuroko actually gives people a chance to surrender.
Also your purple van was ugly.
Big Spider meet the new Snakes…
Why can’t TSA agents be that pretty…
Sure what ever you say.
Silly suicide bomber your trigger is most lacking…
Damn you heterosexuality!
Let’s share this special milk that Kuroko bought…
Related posts:
- To Aru Kagaku no Railgun – 01: The Greatest Railgun There Ever Was and the Kuroko Who Loved Her
- To Aru Kagaku no Railgun – 06: The Green Band
- To Aru Kagaku no Railgun – 02: Love Will Never Die
- To Aru Kagaku no Railgun – 08 & 09: Drugs Are Bad, Mkay?
- To Aru Kagaku no Railgun 10-11: Kuroko’s Longest Day (Sugoi Late)








































































