A Certain Magical Index/Toaru Majutsu no Index

Original Title:とある魔術の禁書目録

Languages:

  • English: A Certain Magical Index/Toaru Majutsu no Index
  • French: A Certain Magical Index
  • Thai: คัมภีร์คาถาต้องห้าม อินเด็กซ์
  • Japanese: とある魔術の禁書目録
  • Chinese: 魔法禁书目录
"A Certain Magical Index" (Japanese: とある魔術の禁書目録, Toaru Majutsu no Indekkusu) is a Japanese light novel series written by Kazuma Kamachi and illustrated by Kiyotaka Haimura. The story is set in a world where science and magic coexist, primarily focusing on Academy City, a technologically advanced city in western Tokyo where students develop psychic abilities. The protagonist, Touma Kamijou, is a high school student with the ability to negate all supernatural powers, the 'Imagine Breaker.' His life changes when he meets Index, a nun from the Church of England who has memorized 103,000 magical texts. Together, they get caught in conflicts between science and magic. The series explores the clash between espers, sorcerers, and their respective organizations while delving into the nature of both science and magic. "A Certain Magical Index" is known for its intricate world-building, vast cast of characters, and action-packed plots, with adaptations including manga, anime, and more. The series also includes spin-offs like "A Certain Scientific Railgun" and "A Certain Scientific Accelerator" that further expand upon its universe.