A Certain Magical Index
Storyline
Touma Kamijou is a student living in Academy City, a highly advanced place in terms of technology. Despite being gauged as a level zero esper (no powers), he possesses on his right hand the Imagine Breaker, an ability that negates any power whatsoever. Touma finds a young girl named Index who is trying to run away from Necessarius, a powerful magic organization that she is member of. Blessed with the skill of memorizing any sort of information, she holds 103,000 forbidden magical books within her head. As science and magic cross paths, Touma must face several dangers amid espers and magicians who appear in the exciting scientific town.
Episodes
Specials
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To Aru Majutsu no Index-tan
Jan 23, 2009
To Aru Majutsu no Index-tan II
May 29, 2009
To Aru Majutsu no Index-tan III
Jan 26, 2011
To Aru Majutsu no Index-tan IV
Jun 22, 2011
To Aru Majutsu no Index-tan VI
Dec 26, 2018
To Aru Majutsu no Index-tan VII
Apr 30, 2019
Season 1
Set in a city of scientifically advanced superhuman students, but in a world where magic is also real. Touma Kamijou’s right hand, the Imagine Breaker, will negate all magic, psychic, or divine powers, but not his own bad luck. One day he finds a young girl hanging on his balcony railing. She turns out to be a nun from the Church of England, and her mind has been implanted with the Index-Librorum-Prohibitorum - all the magical texts the Church has removed from circulation.
Academy City
Oct 05, 2008
Kamijo meets Index, who is on the run from a magic society that wants the library of forbidden knowledge stored in her memory. Later, Kamijo is shocked to find Index at his house – bleeding and accompanied by a strange man.
Innocentius (The Witch Hunter King)
Oct 12, 2008
Kamijo tangles with Stiyl, upset with the magician’s rough behavior toward Index. When quick thinking allows Kamijo and Index to escape, they head to the one person that might be able to help them.
Necessarius (The Church of Necessary Evil)
Oct 19, 2008
While Komoe helps Index in healing her wounds using magic, Toma meets Stiyl's partner, Kaori Kanzaki and learns from her why they are hunting Index and the organization, Necessarius, The Church of Necessary Evil.
Perfect Memory Ability
Oct 26, 2008
Touma learns the truth about Index's perfect memorization and her loss of memories.
Limit (12 o'clock)
Nov 02, 2008
Touma tries desperately to save Index's memories before it is too late.
Imagine Breaker
Nov 09, 2008
Following the events of last episode and the activation of Index's defense mechanism Touma struggles to hide his amnesia from Index.
The Science Cult (Misawa Cram School)
Nov 16, 2008
Stiyl and Touma join forces to investigate the mysterious Misawa Cram School.
Ars Magna (Golden Transmutation)
Nov 23, 2008
Touma encounters Ars Magna the leader of Misawa Cram School and a man with his own connection to Index.
Deep Blood (Vampire Killer)
Nov 30, 2008
Touma confronts Ars Magna in a dangerous battle to rescue both Index and Deep Blood.
Mikoto Misaka (Sissy)
Dec 07, 2008
Touma spends some time with Misaka Mikoto and makes a strange discovery.
Sisters (Sisters)
Dec 14, 2008
Touma goes in search of Misaka to investigate the clone experiment.
Level 6 (Absolute Ability)
Dec 21, 2008
Touma discovers the reason behind the experiment and appears to grow closer to Misaka.
Accelerator (One Way)
Dec 28, 2008
Misaka and Touma hatch a plan to defeat Accelerator and end the experiment.
Weakest vs. Strongest (Strongest vs. Weakest)
Jan 08, 2009
Touma faces off against Accelerator for the sake of Misaka and her 'sisters'.
Angel Fall (Angel Fall)
Jan 15, 2009
Touma and Index head to the beach to avoid the fallout from Touma's fight with Accelerator. They also plan to meet Touma's Family but when they arrive they aren't quite what Touma was expecting.
Toya Kamijo (Father)
Jan 22, 2009
The Angel Fall spell remains in effect with only Toma, Kanzaki, Misha and Tsuchimikado relatively unaffected. However, the person responsible for casting the spell remains a mystery. Misha quickly becomes the prime suspect after a strange conversation with Toma. But when Toma follows up on his hunch he discovers that the real culprit is not Misha but his own father. As such he hurries to reach his father before Misha and the other mages can confront him.
The Power of God (Archangel)
Jan 29, 2009
After figuring out the truth of Misha’s real identity, Kanzaki sends Kamijo and Toya to destroy the ritual spot. When Tsuchimikado suggests that Toya must die for the spell to end, a violent – and seemingly fatal – encounter ensues.
Replica (Impostor)
Feb 05, 2009
In order to shake off the unwanted attention she’s getting from Unabara, Misaka asks Kamijo to pretend to be her boyfriend. Things get complicated when the faux-couple discovers that Unabara is hiding a magical secret.
Last Order (The End)
Feb 12, 2009
Accelerator meets the last of Misaka’s clones – Last Order – who explains the special role she played in the Sister experiment. Later, Accelerator learns what steps he’ll have to take to keep Last Order safe.
Virus Code (Final Signal)
Feb 19, 2009
After Accelerator frees Last Order of the virus infecting her brain, he’s attacked by gun-wielding Amai. Just as all appears lost for Accelerator, Yoshikawa arrives to help – but Amai isn’t going down without a fight.
Counter Stop (Identity Unknown)
Feb 26, 2009
School’s back in session and that means new transfer students – one of which is Index! In class, Komoe offers more insight into the realities of life as an esper – and a powerful new magical presence is detected in Academy City.
Golem (Stone Figure)
Mar 05, 2009
Panic ensues in Academy City upon the arrival of the sorcerer Sherry Cromwell, who makes no secret of her plans to destroy Kazakiri! Kamijo steps up to ruin Sherry’s plot – but the situation is more complex than he knows.
Friends (Hyoka Kazakiri)
Mar 12, 2009
Kamijo chases Sherry away only to discover the sorcerer now has designs on Index! Meanwhile, with her secret revealed, Kazakiri takes advantage of her new situation and sets out to fight Ellis.
Imaginary Number School District - Five-Element Agency
Mar 19, 2009
Kamijo, Index and Kazakiri join forces to take on Ellis. When the battle ends, and with the support of Index, Kazakiri returns to the place of her origin. Later, Tsuchimikado ponders Aleister’s role in recent events.
Season 2
Index is still a fugitive, and many powerful magical organizations and individuals want to take her to use the books in her memory, eliminating her in the process. War between those organizations is also starting to emerge. Index can only rely on her friend Touma, who has always protected her, along with Misaka and other friends from the Academy.
The Last Day (August 31)
Oct 08, 2010
As summer ends, Toma desperately tries to catch up on homework—but that’s totally out of the question once a magician named Yamisaka kidnaps Index. As Toma tries to rescue his friend, he finds there may be more to her captor’s motives than just malice.
The Book of Law
Oct 15, 2010
The Book of Law is an encrypted grimoire that only one nun has the skills to decipher—and it’s gone missing! If its magic is ever used, it will bring about all sorts of ruin. Now, the church just has to keep the gifted nun safe. How hard can that be?
The Amakusa Church
Oct 22, 2010
The battle over Orsola, the only nun who can read the Book of Law, continues as Toma is forced to act as an unwitting decoy. The Amakusa clash with church representatives, but the real culprit behind the plot might not be who Toma expected.
Sheol Fear (Voice of the Magicbane)
Oct 29, 2010
With Orsola taken hostage, Toma and his gang take the battle to the church. There, Index unleashes a mighty spell. Things look bleak for the Roman Orthodox, but their willingness to sacrifice themselves might just give them the upper hand.
Lotus Wand
Nov 05, 2010
The Roman Orthodox nuns continue their attack as Orsola risks everything to have Index decipher the Book of Law. The infamous grimoire could help them finally defeat their enemies—but that’s only if it works like it's supposed to.
Remnant (Wreckage)
Nov 12, 2010
A high-tech suitcase is stolen from couriers, and Kuroko is on the job! But the contents of the package may prove to be more dangerous than any robbers or petty crooks. Also, what is up with all the strange weather in Academy City?
Move Point (Coordinate Relocation)
Nov 19, 2010
Mikoto’s clones use their telepathic network to enlist Misaka 10032 to aid them in stopping Musujime from rebuilding the Tree Diagram in an effort to find out why humans are the only beings with esper powers.
The Daihasei Festival
Nov 26, 2010
It’s the Daihasei Festival, and everyone’s parents are in town! As Toma and Mikoto compete against each other in various events, a Roman Orthodox magician and her assistant negotiate to purchase a powerful relic from the English Puritan Church.
Route Disturb (Pursuit Inhibited)
Dec 03, 2010
As Toma and his group try to track down Oriana, they discover that a “Shorthand”—a specialized spell that operates on its own once being cast—is shorting out their magic. But before they can deactivate it, an incident happens at the middle school.
Shorthand (Stenographic Sourebook)
Dec 10, 2010
With the Shorthand cancelled, Stiyl uses his magic to locate Oriana, causing a fight to erupt. In London, Laura learns that Oriana’s deal might not be for the Stab Sword, but for something else entirely.
Stab Sword
Dec 17, 2010
Tsuchimikado’s location spell backfires and leads Oriana straight to him, resulting an epic showdown. But he’s not the only one exposed to Oriana’s magic: Himegami feels the force of the spell caster’s power, and may not survive.
Belvedere (The Observatory)
Dec 24, 2010
Toma and Tsuchimikado investigate the history of a sacred artifact as they try to figure out what Oriana’s plan is. When they discover they have only until nightfall to stop her from enacting an evil plot, the battle for the future of Academy City begins!
Croce di Pietro (Apostolic Cross)
Jan 07, 2011
As Toma and the others come close to beating Oriana, the motivations behind her actions are finally revealed. But taking out Oriana might not be enough to stop her plot from reaching a catastrophic completion!
City of Water
Jan 14, 2011
After winning a trip to Italy, Toma and Index run across a few old acquaintances. But wherever these two go, disaster is sure to follow—this time in the form of assassins!
Queen's Fleet
Jan 21, 2011
Agnese makes a deal with Toma and Orsola that guarantees their safe escape from the Roman Orthodox ship—so long as they take Sisters Angelene and Lucia with them. As they search for the nuns, they uncover more about the ship’s terrible true purpose.
Rosary of the Appointed Time
Jan 28, 2011
Toma goes head-to-head with Bishop Biagio during an attempt to rescue Agnese. As the battle rages, the Queen of the Adriatic Sea is revealed to be a ship that can completely destroy Academy City.
Penalty Game
Feb 04, 2011
Mikoto convinces Toma to sign up for a couples cell phone contract with her so she can get an adorable promotional item—but how far are the two willing to take the ruse before they get, well, maybe a little too close.
Serial Number (Specimen Number)
Feb 11, 2011
Laura is confronted with a confidential memo during her bath time, Toma buys Mikasa 10032 a piece of jewelry, and many old enemies come together in the search for Last Order.
The Researcher (Amata Kihara)
Feb 18, 2011
Accelerator attempts to make amends for his past by doing a few good deeds, but ends up attacked by a group led by someone from his past. Meanwhile, Toma discovers strange goings-ons in the police force and overhears talk of an intruder in Academy City.
Hound Dog (Hound Squad)
Feb 25, 2011
Accelerator manages to escape from Kihara, taking Index with him. Elsewhere, Toma and Last Order are on the run from Hound Dog—but the real threat to their lives may come from Vento.
Testament (Learning Device)
Mar 04, 2011
When Accelerator deduces who is pulling all the strings in Academy City, no person—or building—is safe from his rage. Meanwhile, Toma goes on a mad dash through the city looking for Last Order, but what he finds is an angel.
The Divine Retribution Spell
Mar 11, 2011
In order to save Last Order, will Accelerator sacrifice himself? Vento’s past is revealed, Toma delivers a very Toma speech, and Index sings a song as the battle rages on in Academy City.
Prewar
Mar 25, 2011
Accelerator is injured, but even in that state he’s approached by a city-employed organization that wants to recruit him. As rumors of an impending war spread throughout Academy City, the students in Toma’s class decide to throw a party.
Skill Out (Armed Gang)
Apr 01, 2011
GROUP continues to order Accelerator around by giving him an assignment to kill Misuzu—which leads to Accelerator protecting the woman just to spite the organization when Skill Out attacks.
Season 3
After their deadly struggle against the Catholic Church and the pending war between magic and science, Kamijo must work harder to protect Index. But with tensions high all around, what new adventures await them in this next chapter?
Unrest
Oct 05, 2018
Following the September 30th Kazakiri incident, protests against Academy City erupt across Europe, and things are restless within the city, as well. Kamijo must stay after school as punishment after getting into a fight with his classmates.
The Right Seat of God
Oct 12, 2018
Kamijo is separated from Tsuchimikado, but ends up finding the Amakusa Church's Itsuwa. She informs Kamijo about the circumstances of the Papal Palace of Avignon, and its link to the turmoil being incited around the world.
The Document of C
Oct 19, 2018
Confronted by Terra, Kamijo and Itsuwa have their hands full trying to avoid his attacks. Military forces from Academy City appear in Avignon, suppressing the demonstrators. Terra uncovers the secret Kamijo has been hiding.
The Dark Side of Academy City
Oct 26, 2018
Tsuchimikado apprehends an underworld arms broker, and a search of his apartment leads to information about an assassination plot. But there is more to the scheme than it originally appears, as several other teams go into action.
Dark Matter
Nov 02, 2018
Accelerator continues on his way to the satellite control center, but is blocked by Saraku, a MEMBER agent. The BLOCK team, with the help of 5000 hired mercenaries, attempts to break into a heavily-fortified municipal facility.
Super-espers
Nov 09, 2018
While Hamazura is out running errands for Mugino, SCHOOL stages an attack on ITEM. When Mugino runs from Kakine, Takitsubo offers to protect Hamazura, but ends up needing his help instead. Kakine issues a challenge to Accelerator.
The Third Level
Nov 16, 2018
A threat from Acqua against Kamijo leads Itsuwa to come to Academy City as his live-in bodyguard. Index, Kamijo and Itsuwa visit a spa in the third level of the complex beneath the 22nd School District. Mikoto frets over Kamijo's amnesia.
Saint Breakout
Nov 23, 2018
With Kamijo unconscious, Itsuwa is guilt-ridden, and receives a pep talk from Tatemiya. As Orsola researches Acqua's past, the Amakusa Church members make their stand against Acqua, at which Itsuwa reveals their new secret weapon.
Holy Mother Veneration
Nov 30, 2018
Kanzaki battles Acqua under Academy City, but finds herself overpowered by his might. Mikoto runs into Kamijo after he sneaks out of his hospital room. Kanzaki works with the Amakusa Church members to find a way to beat Acqua.
Sky Bus 365
Dec 07, 2018
Itsuwa and Kanzaki both up the ante in their pursuit of Kamijo. Index and Kamijo are summoned to Britain to deal with a magic issue, but while en route, their jet falls victim to a terrorist plot that threatens the lives of everyone aboard.
British Labyrinth
Dec 14, 2018
After being escorted to London, Kamijo and Index have an audience with the queen and three princesses to discuss the threats facing Britain. Upon dividing into separate teams, Kamijo assists with tracking down the members of New Light.
Mercenaries
Dec 21, 2018
As the coup continues, even the sisters of the puritan church are targeted, while the queen and princesses find their lives in danger. Index analyzes the evidence of the Eurotunnel blast. Knight Leader is confronted by a former colleague.
Curtana Original
Dec 28, 2018
Acqua and Knight Leader continue their fateful showdown in the forest. Princess Carissa reveals a devastating new technique using Curtana Original. When Kamijo and Index's lives are endangered, an unexpected ally comes to their rescue.
Heroes
Jan 11, 2019
Kamijo, Kanzaki, Index, and Vilian head toward Buckingham Palace to stop Carissa. The palace is bombarded from the floating fortress Coven Compass, and others join the battle when Carissa calls in her own cruise missile strike.
Spark Signal
Jan 18, 2019
Accelerator and the other members of GROUP are assigned to eliminate the members of Spark Signal, a terrorist group which has taken hostages. Hamazura and Kinuhata find themselves on the run when they defy the city's higher-ups.
The Governing Board
Jan 25, 2019
Hamazura desperately tries to rescue Takitsubo when the building she is in falls under terrorist attack. Stephanie hunts down Kinuhata to exact revenge for Sunazara. Accelerator seeks out assistance from an unlikely benefactor.
DRAGON
Feb 01, 2019
Técpatl and Unabara square off in Shiokishi's chambers, while Accelerator and Sugitani face each other in the hallway outside. Kinuhata discovers the true reason for the current assault against herself, Takitsubo, and Hamazura.
The Alliance of Independent Nations
Feb 08, 2019
Tensions escalate as Russia threatens military action against Academy City, while French sorcerers storm the English Channel. Kamijo and Lessar's search for Sasha Kruezhev leads them to the Elizalina Alliance of Independent Nations.
Misaka Worst
Feb 15, 2019
After dealing with the sorcerers at the Russian airbase, Accelerator has a Misaka clone skydive down to confront him. Vento challenges Fiamma while Kamijo and the others watch on. Hamazura gets some disturbing news from Digurv.
A Reason to Protect
Feb 22, 2019
Kamijo begins second-guessing himself after Fiamma's rebuke. Hamazura fights to protect the village from privateers. The fighting between Britain and France ramps up. Accelerator lashes out at Kamijo over Last Order's condition.
The Star of B'Tselem
Mar 01, 2019
Accelerator begins finding clues about the parchment he is carrying. Hamazura and Digurv find an unexpected ally in Acqua. Takitsubo receives some welcome news from Elizalina. Kamijo and Lessar attempt to infiltrate Fiamma's base.
Angel Power (Gabriel)
Mar 08, 2019
Kamijo runs into Sasha Kruezhev, and he continues to formulate a plan to stop Fiamma. Hamazura and Takitsubo discover an imminent threat to Digurv's village. The archangel Gabriel rains havoc upon the Russian and Academy City forces.
Fuse=KAZAKIRI
Mar 15, 2019
As Kamijo and Sasha look on, Hyoka rushes in to stop the archangel's rampage. Accelerator joins the battle as well, with a newfound purpose. Acqua has his own strategy to weaken the archangel's power, though at great cost to himself.
List of Prohibited Books (Index)
Mar 22, 2019
Kazakiri advises Accelerator about the song Index once sang to treat Last Order. Hamazura has a surprise encounter. Lessar offers a proposition to Sasha. The long-awaited showdown between Kamijo and Fiamma takes a drastic turn.
Wings
Mar 29, 2019
Hamazura must defend the members of ITEM against a new threat from Academy City. Accelerator acquires the final piece of the puzzle to a cure for Last Order. The showdown between Fiamma and Kamijo becomes even more intense.
Son of God
Apr 05, 2019
An overjoyed Accelerator gains a new perspective on the world. The duel between Kamijo and Fiamma concludes, and the doomed Star of B'Tselem begins its crash landing. The ITEM members are tracked down by an old acquaintance.