The well-known pachinko and pachislot machine development and manufacturing company, FUJISHOJIhas launched a new project called “Anime Blast” with the aim of offering a new way to enjoy anime works. The first release of this project is a pachinko machine based on the popular “Toaru Kagaku no Railgun” series. The promotional video for the new machine was revealed, generating a wave of reactions among fans.

The “Toaru Kagaku no Railgun” series is highly regarded in the otaku community and its return has been anticipated for over four years. However, many fans who watched the promotional video without prior knowledge were excited, thinking it was the long-awaited return of the anime. This initial confusion led to great disappointment when they realized it was actually a new pachinko machine.

This phenomenon is not new in the otaku community. It has become a recurring meme that “big announcements” related to popular franchises end up being pachinko machines, generating a mix of frustration and humor among fans. The popularity of these advertisements lies in the expectations generated by the franchises and the contrast with the final result, which often does not meet the expectations of followers.

“Toaru Kagaku no Railgun,” part of the “Toaru” universe, focuses on the story of Mikoto Misaka, a powerful electromagnetic esper from Academy City. The series combines elements of science fiction, action and drama, attracting a wide fan base. Since its debut, it has gained popularity not only for its intriguing plot and well-developed characters, but also for its high-quality animation and music.

The second pachinko machine based on “Toaru Kagaku no Railgun” promises to take players back to the exciting scenes from the series, with superior production quality in everything from graphics to gameplay mechanics. Mikoto Misaka, the protagonist, will once again attract attention in pachinko parlors with her charisma and electromagnetic abilities.

Despite the initial disappointment, this release captured the attention and curiosity of the otaku community, reaffirming the continued influence of “Toaru Kagaku no Railgun” on popular culture.

• «It's grotesque that adults of a certain age joke about this.».
• «This country is already finished».
• «Money, pachinko, SEX».
• «These characters are already very old».
• «Whoever goes there must be around 40 years old, it's very old».
• «It's embarrassing to be seen playing with this».
• «What would you do if an older guy licked the machine? LOL».
• «Even if it's pachinko, the clientele is otaku».
• «Build a machine with a sex doll included».
• «Think for a moment about how the employee who cleans the machines feels.».
• «These characters are already about 10 years old, how long will they continue to explore this?».
• «Is Toaru still popular? I haven't seen anyone playing it yet.».
• «There will definitely be seniors licking the screen and being kicked out of the premises.».
• «These people seem to be enjoying life. I used to make fun of them, but now I envy them.».
• «These pachinko machines look like erotic doujinshi, the pachinko is already ready».

Source: Yaraon!