A Certain Magical Index

***A Certain Magical Index*** (とある魔術の *Toaru Majutsu no Indekkusu*) is a Japanese light novel series written by Kazuma Kamachi and illustrated by Kiyotaka Haimura, which has been published by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint since April 2004. The plot is set in a world where supernatural abilities exist. The light novels focus on Tōma Kamijō, a young high school student in Academy City who has an unusual ability, as he encounters an English nun named Index.

*A Certain Magical Index* is set in a world where supernatural abilities are a reality. Individuals who possess special powers acquired via science are called Espers(超能力者 *Chōnōryokusha*). Those Espers who gain their abilities without the aid of special scientific instruments, whether at birth, are referred to as Gemstones(原石 *Genseki*). Others, known as Magicians (魔術師 *Majutsushi*), gain their powers upon mastering the power of magic, either from obtaining knowledge from different mythologies or by using mystical artifacts, though the existence of magicians is a secret to the public. While Magicians align themselves with different beliefs, Espers are aligned with scientific institutions. This leads to a power struggle between the magic and science factions for control of the world.

Besides its own manga adaptation, the series also has two manga series which are side stories focusing on other main characters. One of them is *A Certain Scientific Railgun*, which focuses on Mikoto Misaka, an Electromaster and one of the most powerful Espers in the city. The second, *A Certain Scientific Accelerator*, focuses on Accelerator, a teenager who can control vectors, known as the most powerful Esper in Academy City.

## Season 1, Episode 4

Touma encounters Kaori who intends to kill Index. As Touma refuses to hand her over, a fight emerges between him and Kaori who uses a sword seemingly enhanced by magic. As Touma charges her, she drives the hilt of her sword into Touma's stomach.

## Season 1, Episode 17

One of Touma's classmates, Tsuchimikado Motoharu, plans to kill Touma's father, so Touma interferes and attacks him. Tsuchimikado eveades Touma's attacks and sends him to the ground with a knee to the gut.

## Season 2, Episode 3

Touma and a mage called Stiyl battle the leader of the Amakusa catholics, Saiji Tatemiya. Tatemiya uses a wind spell as Touma attacks him, hitting the boy in the stomach.

## Season 2, Episode 10

Touma fights a magician called Oriana, who uses a variety of spells on him. Using a wind sphere spell which pushes Touma towards her, she hits Touma on the chin and in the stomach in a fluid movement.

## Season 2, Episode 13

Touma fights Oriana again. Oriana casts a wind gust spell into Touma's stomach, weakening his body, and rushes in to drive her fist into his softened abs, letting him spit blood.

## Season 2, Episode 17

During this school episode, Touma and his two pals jump in on Fukiyose to fondle her breasts, but are vigorously stopped by the class representative with a punch to the stomach.

## Season 2, Episode 24

As Touma saves a girl called Misuzu from the Skill-outs, he faces a pissed-off Shiage Hamazura who attacks him. Touma receives a knee to the stomach, but is able to beat Shiage.

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