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Chaos2Frozen · 2013-07-31, 01:38

I think it's still possible to get a 20k average for Railgun- If they're anything like the Index fanbase the gradual drop over the 8 volumes would be slow and stable.

I remember Index II holding up from 18,791 to around17,000 over the 8 volumes.

dniv · 2013-07-31, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaeraal

We got the sales for Railgun S volume 1 for the first week:
16,720 *1 To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S [DVD+BD]: 2013/07/24

Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S Vol. 1 (Limited First Pressing)
(BD Total Copies)=14,646
(DVD Total Copies)=2,074
(Total)=16,720

When you compare it to previous Seasons:

Code:

First Week
Anime:     (DVD   + BD)     = Total
Railgun 1: (6,523 + 13,814) = 20,337
Index 1:   (5,244 +  6,994) = 12,238
Index 2:   (4,749 + 12,721) = 17,470

In first week Railgun sold 20,337, so we have a drop of 3,617 sales.

Code:

Total (2 weeks)
Anime:     (DVD   + BD)     = Total
Railgun 1: (7,910 + 18,976) = 26,886
Index 1:   (7,905 +  7,976) = 15,881
Index 2:   (5,242 + 13,549) = 18,791

It's selling definitely less and even with the second week, it's not going to rise above +-20k.
But still, really decent sales for anime.

I still feel like this drop in sales really isn't deserved...

I am thinking of buying some... even if I don't understand them to make a point... that they are good at least in some people's opinions...

ACertainStark · 2013-07-31, 14:48

Those are pretty good sales though.

I read drop in sequels is expected.

dniv · 2013-07-31, 15:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACertainStark

Those are pretty good sales though.

I read drop in sequels is expected.

Me too. But since this was amazing, I expected more popularity than season 1...

BTDK · 2013-08-01, 06:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by dniv

Me too. But since this was amazing, I expected more popularity than season 1...

SS1 is something "new" so more ppl decided to buy I think.
However we should be tolerant.

DorkingtonPugsly · 2013-08-03, 03:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by dniv

I still feel like this drop in sales really isn't deserved...

I am thinking of buying some... even if I don't understand them to make a point... that they are good at least in some people's opinions...

It was expected, and if you're gona buy some keep in mind they're limited and expensive.

MrTerrorist · 2013-08-03, 23:45

Another weird one.

VIDEO: Namco Amusement Campaign Shares Second "Certain Scientific Railgun" Spoof

YouTube

https://youtu.be/KNOtbDz56Y4

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dniv · 2013-08-04, 02:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrTerrorist

Another weird one.

VIDEO: Namco Amusement Campaign Shares Second "Certain Scientific Railgun" Spoof

YouTube

https://youtu.be/KNOtbDz56Y4

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I was going to say why do they think this will make money... Then I paused. I contemplated the universe for a few seconds... And then it came to me...

This is JAPAN we are talking about

zaeraal · 2013-08-06, 14:16

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun official site added information regarding the 2nd Railgun S Volume.
It will be released 28.8. and will contain Episodes 4 - 6.

Inept Forum User · 2013-08-07, 17:12

Just wondering, has there been any news regarding a new set of the Railgun Archive audio dramas?

***relentlessflame*** · 2013-08-07, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inept Forum User

Just wondering, has there been any news regarding a new set of the Railgun Archive audio dramas?

Nothing as of yet. With Index II they started releasing them a few months after the anime ended, so may be a little while longer.

Inept Forum User · 2013-08-08, 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by relentlessflame

Nothing as of yet. With Index II they started releasing them a few months after the anime ended, so may be a little while longer.

Ah, I see. Thanks, relentlessflame.

Speaking of the Archives, where would discussions concerning their plot be held now? (some discussions about them have been here in the past but I wasn't sure whether that would still be the case, seeing as what has happened since then)

***relentlessflame*** · 2013-08-09, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inept Forum User

Speaking of the Archives, where would discussions concerning their plot be held now?

Could be discussed here, or we could create a new thread if we want. I guess we'll see when the time comes.

MrTerrorist · 2013-08-10, 07:50

Umaibou!

Tōma Takes Spotlight in Latest Namco "Certain Scientific Railgin" Spoof

YouTube

https://youtu.be/IuY5ssYAVNo

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zaeraal · 2013-08-14, 13:06

Found the numbers for two weeks of sales for Railgun S Volume 1:
17,731 *2 To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S [DVD+BD]: 2013/07/24

Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S Vol. 1
(BD Total Copies)=15,657
(DVD Total Copies)=*,***
(Total)=17,731

Beyond this point it is not going to rise too much.
So it definitely sold less than Index 2 and Railgun 1.

Code:

Total
Anime:     (DVD   + BD)     = Total
Railgun 1: (7,910 + 18,976) = 26,886
Index 1:   (7,905 +  7,976) = 15,881
Index 2:   (5,242 + 13,549) = 18,791

I am curious how will the next Volumes handle it and if it will rise on the anime original part.

Goldzero · 2013-08-14, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaeraal

Found the numbers for two weeks of sales for Railgun S Volume 1:
17,731 *2 To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S [DVD+BD]: 2013/07/24

Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S Vol. 1
(BD Total Copies)=15,657
(DVD Total Copies)=*,***
(Total)=17,731

Beyond this point it is not going to rise too much.
So it definitely sold less than Index 2 and Railgun 1.

Code:

Total
Anime:     (DVD   + BD)     = Total
Railgun 1: (7,910 + 18,976) = 26,886
Index 1:   (7,905 +  7,976) = 15,881
Index 2:   (5,242 + 13,549) = 18,791

I am curious how will the next Volumes handle it and if it will rise on the anime original part.

that's a bit of a disappointment, i guess being a misaka centered only story didn't satisfy all the railgun and railgun only fans.

Chaos2Frozen · 2013-08-14, 22:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaeraal

Found the numbers for two weeks of sales for Railgun S Volume 1:
17,731 *2 To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S [DVD+BD]: 2013/07/24

Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S Vol. 1
(BD Total Copies)=15,657
(DVD Total Copies)=*,***
(Total)=17,731

Beyond this point it is not going to rise too much.
So it definitely sold less than Index 2 and Railgun 1.

Code:

Total
Anime:     (DVD   + BD)     = Total
Railgun 1: (7,910 + 18,976) = 26,886
Index 1:   (7,905 +  7,976) = 15,881
Index 2:   (5,242 + 13,549) = 18,791

I am curious how will the next Volumes handle it and if it will rise on the anime original part.

It wouldn't rise- There doesn't seem to be a particular episode that would warrant a sudden burst of sales midway.

But at the same time I'm fairly certain that going by past sales of the entire franchise, it shouldn't fall too drastically either so I predict an overall average of maybe just under 16k?

Marcus H. · 2013-08-14, 22:48

I wouldn't be too sad about Railgun S' sales being a bit lower than Season 1.
There may be a chance for Railgun S to get higher sales figures when the real action started in the Sisters Arc.

Chaos2Frozen · 2013-08-14, 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus H.

I wouldn't be too sad about Railgun S' sales being a bit lower than Season 1.
There may be a chance for Railgun S to get higher sales figures when the real action started in the Sisters Arc.

I can see it help slowly down the decline, but it's not going to dramatically boost sales.

AdmirerofSatenRuiko · 2013-08-15, 08:42

I bet many (including myself) became fan of Railgun while watching the 1st season with it's bright atmosphere, well-developed 4 main heroines, SOL, heartwarming and perfect happy end. Railgun S brought disappointment to them. And I must mention that the little forced SOL parts felt really out-of-place, making everything even worse, degrading certain characters. Sales shows that many of said fans decided not to buy this season.

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Chaos2Frozen We're Back Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Redgrave City Age: 35	I think it's still possible to get a 20k average for Railgun- If they're anything like the Index fanbase the gradual drop over the 8 volumes would be slow and stable. I remember Index II holding up from 18,791 to around17,000 over the 8 volumes. __________________ Devil Trigger , Subhuman , Crimson Cloud , Mad Qualia

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MrTerrorist Takao Tsundere Cruiser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Classified	Another weird one. VIDEO: Namco Amusement Campaign Shares Second "Certain Scientific Railgun" Spoof YouTube https://youtu.be/KNOtbDz56Y4 Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? __________________

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MrTerrorist Takao Tsundere Cruiser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Classified	Umaibou! Tōma Takes Spotlight in Latest Namco "Certain Scientific Railgin" Spoof YouTube https://youtu.be/IuY5ssYAVNo Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? __________________

2013-08-14, 13:06	Link #35
zaeraal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010	Found the numbers for two weeks of sales for Railgun S Volume 1: *17,731 2 To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S [DVD+BD]: 2013/07/24** Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S Vol. 1 (BD Total Copies)=15,657 (DVD Total Copies)=,** (Total)=17,731 Beyond this point it is not going to rise too much. So it definitely sold less than Index 2 and Railgun 1. Code: Total Anime: (DVD + BD) = Total Railgun 1: (7,910 + 18,976) = 26,886 Index 1: (7,905 + 7,976) = 15,881 Index 2: (5,242 + 13,549) = 18,791 I am curious how will the next Volumes handle it and if it will rise on the anime original part.

2013-08-14, 22:48	Link #38
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	I wouldn't be too sad about Railgun S' sales being a bit lower than Season 1. There may be a chance for Railgun S to get higher sales figures when the real action started in the Sisters Arc. __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2013-07-31, 14:48	Link #23
ACertainStark お姉さん☆ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toronto, ON Age: 31	Those are pretty good sales though. I read drop in sequels is expected.

2013-08-06, 14:16	Link #29
zaeraal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010	To Aru Kagaku no Railgun official site added information regarding the 2nd Railgun S Volume. It will be released 28.8. and will contain Episodes 4 - 6.

2013-08-07, 17:12	Link #30
Inept Forum User Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010	Just wondering, has there been any news regarding a new set of the Railgun Archive audio dramas?

2013-08-15, 08:42	Link #40
AdmirerofSatenRuiko Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hungary	I bet many (including myself) became fan of Railgun while watching the 1st season with it's bright atmosphere, well-developed 4 main heroines, SOL, heartwarming and perfect happy end. Railgun S brought disappointment to them. And I must mention that the little forced SOL parts felt really out-of-place, making everything even worse, degrading certain characters. Sales shows that many of said fans decided not to buy this season.