A Certain Magical Index 2008
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 5, 2008
- Last Aired
- April 5, 2019
- Format
- 3 seasons · 74 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~30.8 hours (25 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E9 "Deep Blood (Vampire Killer)" (★ 7.5/10)
- Network
- MBS
- Where to Stream
- Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 193 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 74 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~25 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- MBS
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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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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Academy City Mytharc Oct 5, 2008
- E2 Innocentius (The Witch Hunter King) Core Oct 12, 2008
- E3 Necessarius (The Church of Necessary Evil) Core Oct 19, 2008
- E4 Perfect Memory Ability Core Oct 26, 2008
- E5 Limit (12 o'clock) Core Nov 2, 2008
- E6 Imagine Breaker Core Nov 9, 2008
- E7 The Science Cult (Misawa Cram School) Core Nov 16, 2008
- E8 Ars Magna (Golden Transmutation) Core Nov 23, 2008
- E9 Deep Blood (Vampire Killer) Core Nov 30, 2008
- E10 Mikoto Misaka (Sissy) Core Dec 7, 2008
- E11 Sisters (Sisters) Core Dec 14, 2008
- E12 Level 6 (Absolute Ability) Core Dec 21, 2008
- E13 Accelerator (One Way) Core Dec 28, 2008
- E14 Weakest vs. Strongest (Strongest vs. Weakest) Core Jan 8, 2009
- E15 Angel Fall (Angel Fall) Mytharc Jan 15, 2009
- E16 Toya Kamijo (Father) Core Jan 22, 2009
- E17 The Power of God (Archangel) Core Jan 29, 2009
- E18 Replica (Impostor) Core Feb 5, 2009
- E19 Last Order (The End) Core Feb 12, 2009
- E20 Virus Code (Final Signal) Core Feb 19, 2009
- E21 Counter Stop (Identity Unknown) Core Feb 26, 2009
- E22 Golem (Stone Figure) Core Mar 5, 2009
- E23 Friends (Hyoka Kazakiri) Mytharc Mar 12, 2009
- E24 Imaginary Number School District - Five-Element Agency Mytharc Mar 19, 2009
Season 2 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Last Day (August 31) Mytharc Oct 8, 2010
- E2 The Book of Law Core Oct 15, 2010
- E3 The Amakusa Church Core Oct 22, 2010
- E4 Sheol Fear (Voice of the Magicbane) Core Oct 29, 2010
- E5 Lotus Wand Core Nov 5, 2010
- E6 Remnant (Wreckage) Core Nov 12, 2010
- E7 Move Point (Coordinate Relocation) Core Nov 19, 2010
- E8 The Daihasei Festival Core Nov 26, 2010
- E9 Route Disturb (Pursuit Inhibited) Core Dec 3, 2010
- E10 Shorthand (Stenographic Sourebook) Core Dec 10, 2010
- E11 Stab Sword Mytharc Dec 17, 2010
- E12 Belvedere (The Observatory) Core Dec 24, 2010
- E13 Croce di Pietro (Apostolic Cross) Core Jan 7, 2011
- E14 City of Water Core Jan 14, 2011
- E15 Queen's Fleet Core Jan 21, 2011
- E16 Rosary of the Appointed Time Core Jan 28, 2011
- E17 Penalty Game Core Feb 4, 2011
- E18 Serial Number (Specimen Number) Core Feb 11, 2011
- E19 The Researcher (Amata Kihara) Core Feb 18, 2011
- E20 Hound Dog (Hound Squad) Core Feb 25, 2011
- E21 Testament (Learning Device) Core Mar 4, 2011
- E22 The Divine Retribution Spell Core Mar 11, 2011
- E23 Prewar Mytharc Mar 25, 2011
- E24 Skill Out (Armed Gang) Mytharc Apr 1, 2011
Season 3 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Unrest Mytharc Oct 5, 2018
- E2 The Right Seat of God Core Oct 12, 2018
- E3 The Document of C Core Oct 19, 2018
- E4 The Dark Side of Academy City Core Oct 26, 2018
- E5 Dark Matter Core Nov 2, 2018
- E6 Super-espers Core Nov 9, 2018
- E7 The Third Level Core Nov 16, 2018
- E8 Saint Breakout Mytharc Nov 23, 2018
- E9 Holy Mother Veneration Core Nov 30, 2018
- E10 Sky Bus 365 Core Dec 7, 2018
- E11 British Labyrinth Core Dec 14, 2018
- E12 Mercenaries Core Dec 21, 2018
- E13 Curtana Original Mytharc Dec 28, 2018
- E14 Heroes Core Jan 11, 2019
- E15 Spark Signal Core Jan 18, 2019
- E16 The Governing Board Core Jan 25, 2019
- E17 DRAGON Core Feb 1, 2019
- E18 The Alliance of Independent Nations Core Feb 8, 2019
- E19 Misaka Worst Core Feb 15, 2019
- E20 A Reason to Protect Core Feb 22, 2019
- E21 The Star of B'Tselem Core Mar 1, 2019
- E22 Angel Power (Gabriel) Core Mar 8, 2019
- E23 Fuse=KAZAKIRI Core Mar 15, 2019
- E24 List of Prohibited Books (Index) Mytharc Mar 22, 2019
- E25 Wings Mytharc Mar 29, 2019
- E26 Son of God Mytharc 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.
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