A Certain Magical Index 2008
What is A Certain Magical Index?
A Certain Magical Index is a television series set in Academy City, a technologically advanced environment where the protagonist, Touma Kamijou, resides. Although classified as a level zero esper with no psychic abilities, Touma possesses a unique power in his right hand called the Imagine Breaker, which can negate any supernatural ability.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 74
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 5, 2008
- Last aired
- Apr 5, 2019
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- MBS
- Genres
- Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
A Certain Magical Index is a television series set in Academy City, a technologically advanced environment where the protagonist, Touma Kamijou, resides. Although classified as a level zero esper with no psychic abilities, Touma possesses a unique power in his right hand called the Imagine Breaker, which can negate any supernatural ability. His life takes a turn when he encounters Index, a girl fleeing from Necessarius, a formidable magic organization. Index has memorized 103,000 forbidden magical texts, making her a target and a valuable asset in the conflict between science and magic. As Touma becomes involved in her plight, he faces increasing dangers involving espers and magicians. The series explores the intersection of scientific advancement and mystical forces through its characters and their struggles. It presents a world where certainty about truth or outcomes plays a key role in both conflict and resolution.
Should you watch it?
“A powerless teen defends a girl holding 103,000 magical books from warring science and magic factions.”
- unique blend of science and magic
- strong character dynamics
- intense action sequences
- complex lore can be overwhelming
- some pacing issues in early episodes
you enjoy anime that mixes supernatural elements with high-stakes adventure.
Suitable for teens; contains fantasy violence and mild thematic elements.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Academy City Oct 5, 2008
- E2 Innocentius (The Witch Hunter King) Oct 12, 2008
- E3 Necessarius (The Church of Necessary Evil) Oct 19, 2008
- E4 Perfect Memory Ability Oct 26, 2008
- E5 Limit (12 o'clock) Nov 2, 2008
- E6 Imagine Breaker Nov 9, 2008
- E7 The Science Cult (Misawa Cram School) Nov 16, 2008
- E8 Ars Magna (Golden Transmutation) Nov 23, 2008
- E9 Deep Blood (Vampire Killer) Nov 30, 2008
- E10 Mikoto Misaka (Sissy) Dec 7, 2008
- E11 Sisters (Sisters) Dec 14, 2008
- E12 Level 6 (Absolute Ability) Dec 21, 2008
- E13 Accelerator (One Way) Dec 28, 2008
- E14 Weakest vs. Strongest (Strongest vs. Weakest) Jan 8, 2009
- E15 Angel Fall (Angel Fall) Jan 15, 2009
- E16 Toya Kamijo (Father) Jan 22, 2009
- E17 The Power of God (Archangel) Jan 29, 2009
- E18 Replica (Impostor) Feb 5, 2009
- E19 Last Order (The End) Feb 12, 2009
- E20 Virus Code (Final Signal) Feb 19, 2009
- E21 Counter Stop (Identity Unknown) Feb 26, 2009
- E22 Golem (Stone Figure) Mar 5, 2009
- E23 Friends (Hyoka Kazakiri) Mar 12, 2009
- E24 Imaginary Number School District - Five-Element Agency Mar 19, 2009
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Last Day (August 31) Oct 8, 2010
- E2 The Book of Law Oct 15, 2010
- E3 The Amakusa Church Oct 22, 2010
- E4 Sheol Fear (Voice of the Magicbane) Oct 29, 2010
- E5 Lotus Wand Nov 5, 2010
- E6 Remnant (Wreckage) Nov 12, 2010
- E7 Move Point (Coordinate Relocation) Nov 19, 2010
- E8 The Daihasei Festival Nov 26, 2010
- E9 Route Disturb (Pursuit Inhibited) Dec 3, 2010
- E10 Shorthand (Stenographic Sourebook) Dec 10, 2010
- E11 Stab Sword Dec 17, 2010
- E12 Belvedere (The Observatory) Dec 24, 2010
- E13 Croce di Pietro (Apostolic Cross) Jan 7, 2011
- E14 City of Water Jan 14, 2011
- E15 Queen's Fleet Jan 21, 2011
- E16 Rosary of the Appointed Time Jan 28, 2011
- E17 Penalty Game Feb 4, 2011
- E18 Serial Number (Specimen Number) Feb 11, 2011
- E19 The Researcher (Amata Kihara) Feb 18, 2011
- E20 Hound Dog (Hound Squad) Feb 25, 2011
- E21 Testament (Learning Device) Mar 4, 2011
- E22 The Divine Retribution Spell Mar 11, 2011
- E23 Prewar Mar 25, 2011
- E24 Skill Out (Armed Gang) Apr 1, 2011
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Unrest Oct 5, 2018
- E2 The Right Seat of God Oct 12, 2018
- E3 The Document of C Oct 19, 2018
- E4 The Dark Side of Academy City Oct 26, 2018
- E5 Dark Matter Nov 2, 2018
- E6 Super-espers Nov 9, 2018
- E7 The Third Level Nov 16, 2018
- E8 Saint Breakout Nov 23, 2018
- E9 Holy Mother Veneration Nov 30, 2018
- E10 Sky Bus 365 Dec 7, 2018
- E11 British Labyrinth Dec 14, 2018
- E12 Mercenaries Dec 21, 2018
- E13 Curtana Original Dec 28, 2018
- E14 Heroes Jan 11, 2019
- E15 Spark Signal Jan 18, 2019
- E16 The Governing Board Jan 25, 2019
- E17 DRAGON Feb 1, 2019
- E18 The Alliance of Independent Nations Feb 8, 2019
- E19 Misaka Worst Feb 15, 2019
- E20 A Reason to Protect Feb 22, 2019
- E21 The Star of B'Tselem Mar 1, 2019
- E22 Angel Power (Gabriel) Mar 8, 2019
- E23 Fuse=KAZAKIRI Mar 15, 2019
- E24 List of Prohibited Books (Index) Mar 22, 2019
- E25 Wings Mar 29, 2019
- E26 Son of God Apr 5, 2019
Frequently asked questions
Is the main character really powerless?
Touma is ranked as a level zero esper but has the Imagine Breaker ability on his right hand.
What does Index have in her head?
Index has memorized 103,000 forbidden magical books.
Are there more seasons after the first one?
Yes, there are sequels including A Certain Magical Index II.
Is this based on a manga or light novel?
It's based on a light novel series by Kazuma Kamachi.
Who is chasing Index?
Necessarius, a powerful magic organization she formerly belonged to.