A Certain Magical Index is a popular light novel and anime series written by Kazuma Kamachi. The series follows the story of Toma Kamajo, the protagonist and the hero of the series. Toma is a student residing in Academy City, a city where people with superhuman abilities called "esper powers" live. Toma possesses a unique power called the Imagine Breaker, which allows him to negate any supernatural abilities, whether they are from psychics, magicians, or even divine beings. This ability makes Toma a crucial figure in the conflicts between different factions in the series. As the hero of A Certain Magical Index, Toma finds himself constantly embroiled in various dangerous situations.
Othinus: "Martial arts, a gun, a knife, or any other obvious offensive power would only increase your ability to 'cut people off'. You would be no different from the cruel agents of revenge who delight in robbing people of a chance to reform and then tossing the majority rule loser into the abyss, all while calling it a punishment. Kamijou Touma, that is not your strength. Your greatest weapon is the powerful arm that reached into the abyss and saved even someone as hopelessly evil and rotten to the core as Magic God Othinus. That ability to connect is your ultimate trump card, so make no mistake and do not reach for a cheap answer. You couldn�t defeat the High Priest? This Kamisato guy wiped out all of those Magic Gods? You should be asking 'so what'. You should be looking down on Academy City for letting the High Priest die and on Kamisato for killing the Magic Gods without saving a single one. What is wanted from you is not violence on the same level as World Rejecter. It isn�t the power to kill. It is the power of human reason that can envelop that violence."
Interrupted Suicide He briefly gives up hope when Othinus puts him in a world that doesn t need heroes like him and decides to jump off a building, but the Will of the Misaka Network stops him and convinces him to keep going. Touma utilizing this trope against his fight with Accelerator causes the latter to start worrying about potentially losing a fight for the first time.
As the hero of A Certain Magical Index, Toma finds himself constantly embroiled in various dangerous situations. He frequently crosses paths with Index, a young girl who possesses forbidden knowledge stored in her mind. Toma becomes Index's protector, as her knowledge makes her a target for different organizations seeking to exploit her.
Characters / A Certain Magical Index
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- Touma Kamijou
- Accelerator
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- Mikoto Misaka
- The Teachers and Students of Academy City Character List Mitsuko Kongou, Misaki Shokuhou, Junko Hokaze, Iruka Yumiya, Arei Houjou, Tokiwadai Dormitory Supervisor, Kinuho Wannai and Maaya Awatsuki, Yasumi Usukinu, Yuri Sakibasu, Komoe Tsukuyomi, Suama Oyafune, Pierce Aogami, Aisa Himegami, Seiri Fukiyose, Seria Kumokawa, Erii Haruue, Banri Edasaki, Daigo, Haruki Aritomi, Kana Hazamaya, Miho Jufuku, Hatsuya Kaitabi, Shaei Miyama, Mie Akikawa, Asuka Keshouin, Risako
- Academy City Founders, Researchers and Law Enforcement Character List Aleister Crowley, Heaven Canceler, Monaka Oyafune, Shiokishi, Thomas Platinaburg, Hisako Yakumi, Tsugutoshi Kaizumi, Rizou Nakimoto, Norito Neoka, Gensei Kihara, Amata Kihara, Harumi Kiyama, Therestina Lifeline, Ao Amai, Kikyou Yoshikawa, Shinobu Nunotaba, Keitz Nokleben, Ryoko Kuriba, Mii Konori, Aomi Yanagisako, Nayuta Kihara, Aiho Yomikawa, Tsuzuri Tessou, Asako Jounan, Ito, Takahashi
- Academy City's Dark Side Character List Motoharu Tsuchimikado, Awaki Musujime, Etzali, Shizuri Mugino, Saiai Kinuhata, Rikou Takitsubo, Frenda Seivelun, Shiage Hamazura, Teitoku Kakine, Kaibi Gokusai, Banka Yobou, Rakko Yumiya, Chimitsu Sunazara, Saku Tatsuhiko, Megumi Teshio, Yamate, Tetsumou, Professor, Baba Yoshio, Xochitl, Mitori Kouzaku, Saraku, Shunichi Kosako, Hirotada Sekimura, Kenji Madarame, Jun Sakurai, Umidori Kuroyoru, Silvercross Alpha, Nishio, Mitsuhiko Hishigata, Hirumi, Souji Kihara, Rita Iizumi, Taroumaru Seike, Naruha Sakuragi, Itsuki Yakumaru, Byouri Kihara, Ransuu Kihara, Enshuu Kihara, Yuiitsu Kihara, Hoshimi Maidono, Kaai Hanatsuyu & Youen Hanatsuyu, Hasuu Kihara, Benizome Jellyfish, Vivana Oniguma, Drencher Kihara Repatri, Stephanie Gorgeouspalace, Sugitani, Rensa, Ayu Mitsuari, Noukan Kihara, Youko Takada, Minori Kidera, Hiromi Nakahara, Hinadori Hanakawa, Acid & Counselor
- The Sisters Character List Dolly, Full-Tuning, Misaka 9982, Misaka 10031, Misaka 10032, Misaka 10046, Misaka 10777, Misaka 19090, Last Order, Misaka Worst, the Network
- Other Science Side Characters Character List Ritoku Komaba, Hanzou Hattori, Wataru Kurozuma, Tsuguo Hebitani, Trick, Kimi Shundan, Suzuran Aohoshi, Saryou Tsurigane, Raifu Wanigawa, Aiwass, Hyouka Kazakiri, Fraulein Kreutune, "Mina Mathers", Febri, the Doppelganger, Frillsand #G, Ladybird, Number Six, Gunha Sogiita, Maika Tsuchimikado, Ayame Fusou, Maria Kumokawa, Gemstone Girl, "Etsu Aihana", Hasami Hitokawa, Shinka Kanou, Himegi Matsuri, Honoka Shirakinu, the Beginning Child
- England and its Allies Character List Index Librorum Prohibitorum, Archbishop Lola Stuart, Stiyl Magnus, Kaori Kanzaki, Sherry Cromwell, Theodosia Electra, Jeans Shop Owner, Tour Guide Girl, Freadia Strikers, Isabella Theism, Saiji Tatemiya, Itsuwa, Queen Elizard, Princess Rimea, Princess Carissa, Princess Villian, Knight Leader, Bayloupe, Lessar, Lancis, Floris
- The Roman Catholic Church Character List Pope Matthai Reese, Pope Pietro Yogdis, Orsola Aquinas, Agnese Sanctis, Lucia, Angelene, Lidvia Lorenzetti, Biagio Busoni, Vento of the Front, Terra of the Left, Acqua of the Back, Fiamma of the Right
- GREMLIN Character List One-Eyed Othinus, Mjölnir, Cendrillon, Saronia A. Irivika, Marian Slingeneyer, Bersi, Útgarða-Loki, Sigyn, Thor, Loki, Freyja, Hel, Jörmungandr, Fenrir
- True GREMLIN Character List Nephthys, High Priest, Niang-Niang, Zombie, Chimera, Nuada, Proserpina, Tezcatlipoca, Forgotten God
- Other Magic Side Characters Character List Elizalina, Leivinia Birdway, Mark Space, Aureolus Izzard, Ouma Yamisaka, Oriana Thomson, Brunhild Eiktobel, Jeans Slasher, Richard Brave, Gabriel, Alfar, St. Germain, Coronzon, Qliphah Puzzle 545, Krans R. Tsarskiy, Sasha Kreutzev, Vasilisa, Skogsfru, Nikolay Tolstoy, Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers, William Wynn Westcott, Aleister Crowley, Allan Bennett, Annie Horniman, Mina Mathers, Lady of the Masquerade Ball, Dion Fortune, Madame Horos , Anna Sprengel , Ollerus, Silvia, The Maiden of Versailles, Esther Rosenthal, Leep
- Other Characters Character List Roberto Katze, Misuzu Misaka, Tabikake Misaka, Toya Kamijou, Shina Kamijou, Otohime Tatsugami, Patricia Birdway, Fremea Seivelun, Jinsaku Hino, Kuruwa, Beverly Seethrough, Saflee Opendays, Shuri Oumi, Kakeru Kamisato, Ellen Arimura, Claire Tazuma, Elza, Salome, Fran Karasuma, Luca Toyama, Maya Goryou, Olivia Sawai
- Extra Characters Character List Terunoa, Harisha, Laksha, Absolute Fortune Boy, Arisa Meigo, Shutaura Sequenzia, Ladylee Tangleroad, Jane Elves, Marie Spearhead, Mallybath Blackball, Yoshiko Mioshi, Mio Aizono, Usamimi, Sozty Exica, Ureapaddy Exica, Hibiki Kukimoto, Fuuga Sakurazaka, Pantagruel
Throughout the series, Toma displays incredible bravery and determination. Despite not possessing any extraordinary powers, he courageously faces powerful adversaries to protect his friends and the innocent. Toma's selflessness and willingness to put himself in harm's way to help others make him an inspiring protagonist. Toma's character development throughout the series is also noteworthy. His encounters with different individuals, including powerful magicians and espers, challenge his beliefs and shape his understanding of the world around him. Despite facing constant adversity and even losing his memories at one point, Toma's resolve never wavers. In conclusion, Toma Kamajo, the hero of A Certain Magical Index, is an admirable character. His unique ability, the Imagine Breaker, and his unwavering determination make him a force to be reckoned with. Toma's selflessness and bravery in protecting those around him establish him as a true hero in the series..
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- Emily - 2 stars - I found "Hero of a certain magical index" to be incredibly boring and confusing. The plot jumped around so much that I couldn't keep track of what was happening or why I should care about any of the characters. The world-building was also lacking, leaving me feeling like I was dropped into a storyline with no context or explanation. Overall, it just wasn't a captivating read for me.
- Ethan - 1 star - I was extremely disappointed with "Hero of a certain magical index". The writing was subpar and the characters were one-dimensional at best. The protagonist lacked any depth or complexity, making it hard for me to invest in his journey. Additionally, the pacing was all over the place, with long stretches of nothing happening followed by rushed and confusing action scenes. I simply couldn't connect with the story and would not recommend it to others.
- Olivia - 3 stars - While "Hero of a certain magical index" had some interesting ideas, I ultimately felt let down by the execution. The plot was convoluted and had too many unnecessary twists and turns. I also felt that the dialogue was weak, with characters often speaking in clichés and unnatural ways. The world-building, although potentially intriguing, lacked depth and left me with more questions than answers. Overall, I believe this novel had potential but fell short in several key areas.
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