A certain magical index refers to a concept found in the popular light novel and anime series titled "A Certain Magical Index." This series, written by Kazuma Kamachi and illustrated by Kiyotaka Haimura, is set in a world where supernatural abilities known as "esper powers" and magic coexist. In this world, individuals possess different levels of esper powers, ranging from Level 0 (no powers) to Level 5 (the strongest). Alongside esper powers, there is also a system of magic, which varies from person to person. Magic is based on the manipulation of supernatural forces and is derived from various sources, such as religious beliefs, scientific principles, and mythology. The term "magical index" is specifically used to refer to a character named Index Librorum Prohibitorum, the female lead of the series.
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Amidst the city showing a cheerful hustle and bustle, ordinary boy who can t keep up with school, Kamijou Touma, also doesn t intend to miss this event. A backward glance from the default misfortune-prone bastard, the silver-haired sister freeloading in his dormitory, Index, in the heart pounding scene different from the usual, activates a new gluton skill.
The term "magical index" is specifically used to refer to a character named Index Librorum Prohibitorum, the female lead of the series. Index is a young nun from the Church of England who possesses a vast knowledge of over 103,000 forbidden magical books, referred to as grimoires. She has a photographic memory and can memorize any text she reads, making her a valuable asset for both the church and other individuals seeking information on magic.
Toaru Majutsu no Index: Genesis Testament
Toaru Majutsu no Index (とある魔術の禁書目録（インデックス）, lit. A Certain Magical Index) is a Japanese light novel series written by Kazuma Kamachi (鎌池 和馬) and illustrated by Kiyotaka Haimura (はいむら きよたか). The series is published by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. There are currently 58 published volumes of the novels, including 6 side story volumes. Regularly placing in the top 10 of the Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! rankings, it was one of select few series inducted into its hall of fame from 2021 onward.
A sequel novel series titled Shinyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index (新約 とある魔術の禁書目録（インデックス）, lit. A Certain Magical Index: New Testament) began publishing in 2011 and concluded in July 2019 with its 23rd installment. A new sequel novel series titled Souyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index (創約 とある魔術の禁書目録（インデックス）, lit. A Certain Magical Index: Genesis Testament) began publishing in 2020.
The series has produced a manga with 27 published volumes, three anime seasons based on the contents of the original novels and inspired a PSP game. The anime adaptation has also inspired an animated film titled Gekijōban Toaru Majutsu no Index: Endymion no Kiseki (劇場版 とある魔術の禁書目録（インデックス） エンデュミオンの奇蹟, lit. A Certain Magical Index the Movie: Miracle of Endymion) which in turn inspired a PSP game tie-in and manga adaptation with 2 published volumes. Furthermore, the series has collaborated the Cyber Trooper Virtual-On series with a novel, a manga adaptation with 3 published volumes and a sequel PS4/Vita game.
The series has also produced a spin-off manga titled Toaru Kagaku no Railgun (とある科学の超電磁砲（レールガン）, lit. A Certain Scientific Railgun), which currently has 17 published volumes and has also been adapted into three anime seasons and inspired an OVA and a PSP game as well as its own spin-off: Astral Buddy , which has completed serialization with 4 published volumes. A second spin-off manga titled Toaru Kagaku no Accelerator (とある科学の一方通行(アクセラレータ), lit. A Certain Scientific Accelerator) has completed serialization with 12 published volumes and has recently been adapted into an anime. A third spin-off manga titled Toaru Kagaku no Mental Out (とある科学の心理掌握(メンタルアウト), lit. A Certain Scientific Mental Out) began serialization in mid 2021 and currently has 2 published volumes.
- 1 Alternative Languages
- 2 Story Synopsis
- 3 Awards
- 4 Translation
- 4.1 Registration
- 4.2 Format Standards
- 7.1 GT Volume 1 (Full Text)
- 7.2 GT Volume 2 (Full Text)
- 7.3 GT Volume 3 (Full Text)
- 7.4 GT Volume 4 (Full Text)
- 7.5 GT Volume 5 (Full Text)
- 7.6 GT Volume 6 (Full Text)
- 7.7 GT Volume 7 (Full Text)
- 7.8 GT Volume 8 (Full Text)
- 8.1 Toaru Majutsu no Index SP (Full Text)
- 8.2 Toaru Kagaku no Railgun SS: Liberal Arts City (Full Text)
- 8.3 Toaru Majutsu no Index SS: Norse Mythology
- 8.4 Toaru Kagaku no Railgun SS2: Shopping Mall Demonstration (Full Text)
- 8.5 Toaru Kagaku no Railgun PSP
- 8.6 Toaru Majutsu no Index: Road to Endymion (Full Text)
- 8.7 Toaru Majutsu no Index SS: Necessarius Special Entrance Exam
- 8.8 Toaru Majutsu no Index SS: A Certain Magical Virtual-On (Full Text)
- 8.9 Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Cold Game
- 8.10 Toaru Kagaku no Railgun SS3 (Full Text)
- 8.11 Toaru Majutsu no Index SS: Biohacker (Full Text)
- 8.12 Toaru Majutsu no Index SS: Agnese’s Magic Side Work Trial (Full Text)
- 8.13 A Certain Scientific Railgun (Full Text)
- 8.14 A Certain Dark Side Item (Full Text)
- 8.15 A Certain Dark Side Item 2 (Full Text)
- 8.16 Toaru Jihanki no Fanfare
- 8.17 Toaru Majutsu no Index: Love Letter SS
- 8.18 Toaru Kagaku no Railgun SS: A Superfluous Story, or A Certain Incident’s End
- 8.19 Toaru Majutsu no Index: New Testament SS
- 8.20 Toaru Majutsu no Index: Shokuhou Misaki Figurine SS
- 8.21 Toaru Majutsu no Index: A Certain Midsummer Return to the Staring Point
- 8.22 Toaru Majutsu no Index: Using Final Bosses to Determine a Sociological Threat
- 8.23 Toaru Majutsu no Index: New Testament 18 Bonus Short Story
- 8.24 Toaru Majutsu no Index: Thus Spoke the Kumokawa Sisters
- 8.25 Toaru Majutsu no Virtual-On: Vooster’s Cup, The Day Before
- 8.26 Toaru Majutsu no Virtual-On: Misaka Mikoto’s Dangerous Tea Party
- 8.27 Toaru Majutsu no Index: Birthday Through the Glass
- 8.28 Toaru Majutsu no Index: New Testament 20 Bonus Short Story
- 8.29 Toaru Majutsu no Index: Misaka Mikoto’s Teamwork
- 8.30 Toaru Majutsu no Index: Genesis Testament SS
- 9.1 A Certain Prophecy Index
- 9.2 A Certain Academy Index
- 9.3 A Certain March Gift Exchange
- 9.4 A Certain March 201st Volume
- 9.5 I Don't Want This First Story of A Certain Magical Index!! or I Don't Want This Final Story!!
- 9.6 Toaru Majutsu no Index PSP
- 9.7 A Certain Collaboration (Full Text)
- 9.8 The Circumstances Leading to a Certain Magical Heavy Zashiki Warashi’s Simple Killer Queen's Marriage (Full Text - ePUB)
- 9.9 An All-In "World" Tour of Academy City, the 37th Mobile Maintenance Battalion, and Ground's Nir!!
- 9.10 Kamijou-san, Two Idiots, Jinnai Shinobu, Gray Pig, and Freedom Award 903, Listen Up! …Fall Asleep and You Die, But Not From the Cold☆
- 9.11 We Tried Having a Group Blind Date, but It was an All Stars Affair and a World Crisis
- 9.12 Will the Spiky-Haired Idiot See a Piping Hot Dream of His Wife?
- 9.13 Dengeki Island: A Girl’s Battle (Still Growing)
- 9.14 Kamijou Touma Visits Another World
- 9.15 A Certain Magical Index VS Durarara!! (Full Text)
- 9.16 Toaru Majustu no Index X Apocalypse Witch Crossover SS
- 9.17 Toaru Majustu no Index X Apocalypse Witch X Heavy Object LNexpo Crossover SS
- 9.18 I Still Want to Do a Summer Fair
- 11.1 Translators
- 11.2 Editors
- 12.1 English
- 12.2 Japanese
Due to her knowledge, Index is often pursued by different factions and individuals throughout the series, placing her in constant danger. The protagonist of the series, Toma Kamijo, becomes Index's protector and must navigate the complexities of the magic and esper society to keep her safe. The magical index read becomes a central theme in the series as different characters and organizations seek access to Index's knowledge. The vast array of magical texts in her possession holds immense power and potential, making her a target for those who wish to gain an upper hand in the world of magic. Throughout the series, the concept of the magical index and the pursuit of knowledge it represents serves as a driving force for many of the story's conflicts and character motivations. It raises questions about the balance of power, the ethics of using forbidden knowledge, and the potential consequences of unchecked magical abilities. In conclusion, the concept of a certain magical index in the light novel and anime series of the same name refers to a character named Index Librorum Prohibitorum and her vast knowledge of forbidden magical books. This concept plays a significant role in driving the plot and exploring themes of power, morality, and the pursuit of knowledge..
Reviews for "Analyzing the Female Characters in A Certain Magical Index"
1. Sarah - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "A Certain Magical Index." The plot was convoluted and hard to follow, there were too many characters to keep track of, and the pacing was all over the place. I felt like I was being bombarded with information without any real direction. The main character, Touma, was also incredibly annoying and his constant shouting got on my nerves. Overall, I couldn't connect with any of the characters or the story, and it left me feeling frustrated and unsatisfied.
2. John - 1/5 - I don't understand what all the hype is about for "A Certain Magical Index." I found the whole series to be incredibly boring and uninteresting. The story lacked depth and substance, and the characters were one-dimensional and unmemorable. The constant use of magic and supernatural elements felt forced and gimmicky. I struggled to get through the first few episodes and ultimately gave up. To me, it's just another overrated anime that fails to live up to its reputation.
3. Emma - 3/5 - While I didn't dislike "A Certain Magical Index" entirely, I found it to be average at best. The concept of a world where science and magic coexist had potential, but the execution fell flat for me. The pacing was slow, making it difficult for me to stay engaged with the story. Additionally, the animation quality was inconsistent, with some episodes looking great while others seemed rushed. The character development was lacking, as many of the side characters felt underdeveloped and forgettable. Overall, "A Certain Magical Index" didn't live up to my expectations and left me feeling indifferent.
4. Alex - 2/5 - I had high hopes for "A Certain Magical Index" based on the positive reviews, but I was sorely disappointed. The story felt disjointed and unfocused, jumping between different plotlines without a clear direction. The dialogue was often confusing and filled with jargon that made it difficult to understand what was going on. The animation quality was also underwhelming, with lackluster action scenes and mediocre character designs. Overall, I found "A Certain Magical Index" to be a letdown and couldn't justify spending more time on it.
A Certain Magical Index: An Exploration of Religion and Spirituality