Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S Episode 18

is the eighteenth episode for the second season for the Toaru Kagaku no Railgun anime adaption, and the fourty-second episode overall.It was first broadcasted on August 16, 2013 after its schedule was preempted by the Toaru Majutsu no Index Movie: Miracle of Endymion's preview.

Since the Poltergeist incidents, Edasaki has been hard work in the hospital trying to rehabilitate her body, and can now be safely discharged. Meanwhile, Haruue is anxious as she has never lived on her own before, and decided to live with two other people. Haruue begins to prepare to move while Uiharu can only feel lonesome at what's happening.

At the day that Edasaki is to be released, they celebrate. Mikoto wants them join in with the celebration, but trouble seems to have reared its ugly head, forcing Uiharu to Kuroko to answer the call as members of Judgment.

Meanwhile, after Kongou's group caught someone snatching, a strange student uses their ability to resolve the one to blame. In the dark side each of the members of ITEM, are swayed into a strange mission.

Major events

 * Edasaki Banri is discharged from the hospital.
 * Haruue Erii moves from the Uiharu Residence.

Adapted from
This episode features original content, as such it is not adapted from any previous material.

Characters

 * Mugino Shizuri
 * Frenda Seivelun
 * Takitsubo Rikou
 * Kinuhata Saiai
 * Uiharu Kazari
 * Haruue Erii
 * Misaka Mikoto
 * Shirai Kuroko
 * Saten Ruiko
 * Edasaki Banri
 * Kiyama Harumi (photo-only)
 * Kongou Mitsuko
 * Wannai Kinuho
 * Awatsuki Maaya
 * Konori Mii
 * Nunotaba Shinobu

New Characters

 * Febli
 * Aritomi Haruki
 * Kosako Shunichi

Locations

 * Academy City
 * School District 7
 * Heaven Canceller's Hospital
 * Tokiwadai Dormitory

Abilities

 * Meltdowner - Mugino Shizuri, Level 5.
 * Teleport - Shirai Kuroko, Level 4.
 * Aero Hand - Kongou Mitsuko, Level 4.

Referbacks

 * The uniform shown back in episode 1 of the current season is finally worn by Banri.
 * Episode 22 of the previous season is referenced with Kazari delivering the special taiyaki to Erii, the same ones that were given to Erii when Kazari tells her her ability.