A Certain Magical Index

About A Certain Magical Index

A Certain Magical Index is a notable anime series that aired in 2008. The plot revolves around a world where supernatural abilities are the norm. In this world, the protagonist Kamijo meets Index, a young girl who has memorized the entirety of the forbidden grimoires, and their lives are forever changed. With several competing factions looking to exploit Index's knowledge, Kamijo finds himself protecting Index from the forces that would use her and hurt her.

Making/Production

The series is based on the light novel series of the same name by Kazuma Kamachi and Kiyotaka Haimura. The anime adaptation was directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori and produced by the studio J.C. Staff. The series aired a total of 24 episodes.

Actors

• Atsushi Abe as Kamijo, whose character lacks supernatural abilities but possesses remarkable tenacity and courage in protecting Index.
• Yuka Iguchi as Index, the titular character who carries within her mind a wealth of forbidden knowledge.
• Rina Satou as Misaka, a supporting character who is a powerful electromaster.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• A Certain Magical Index has two spin-off series: A Certain Scientific Railgun and A Certain Scientific Accelerator.
• The series has been adapted into a film titled 'A Certain Magical Index: The Movie – The Miracle of Endymion'.

Quotes

• "It’s true that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. But if you walk the opposite way on the moving walkway, you can work off the calories you ate right?" - Kamijo
• "To me, the people who believe in a god they can’t see, are more natural than those who reject other people’s gods without a second thought." - Index

Music, Soundtrack

• 'PSI-missing' by Mami Kawada - Opening theme for the first 16 episodes.
• 'Masterpiece' by Mami Kawada - Opening theme for the remaining episodes.
• 'Rimless ~Fuchinashi no Sekai~' by IKU - Ending theme for the first 19 episodes.
• 'Chikaigoto -Sukoshi Dake Mou Ichido-' by IKU - Ending theme for the remaining episodes.