Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Episode 05

"A Certain Pair of New Trainees" (とある二人の新人研修) is the fifth episode of the Toaru Kagaku no Railgun series. The episode was first broadcasted on October 31, 2009.

Adapted From

 * Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Manga Chapter 017 special 1
 * Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Manga Chapter 017 special 2

Major Events

 * Uiharu Kazari and Shirai Kuroko's partnership remains strong.

Characters

 * Misaka Mikoto
 * Shirai Kuroko
 * Uiharu Kazari
 * Saten Ruiko
 * Konori Mii
 * Tessou Tsuzuri

Abilities

 * Teleport - Shirai Kuroko, Level 4 (unknown level in flashback)
 * Electromaster (Railgun-variant) - Misaka Mikoto, Level 5

New Abilities

 * Clairvoyance - Konori Mii, Level 3.
 * Equal Speed - Unnamed robber, unknown level.

Locations

 * Academy City
 * School District 7
 * Judgment 177 Branch Office
 * Tokiwadai Dormitory

New Locations

 * School District 2
 * Judgment Training Center
 * Post Office Third Branch

Trivia

 * Episode marks the first appearance of the Tokiwadai winter uniform.
 * This marks the first time the security robot are capable of taking down a grown man, though it is not shown.
 * Yanagisako Aomi's role as a member of Judgment, and the one who later treats Mii is replaced by Tessou Tsuzuri in this episode, she will not appear until the 15th episode of Railgun.

Cultural References

 * The robber uses a as a handgun.

Animation Trivia

 * When Clairvoyance is used and is seen in Mii's perspective, the central colors are inverted.
 * Amour de Pierres, a sign that appears in School Garden in the 3rd episode during Mikoto sneezing after being badmouthed by Kuroko.