A Certain Magical Index

(Volume 12) September 30th. As the seasons change in Academy City, so do the seasonal clothes. Mikoto Misaka, talented esper student of the elite Tokiwadai Middle School that stands above the hustle and bustle of the city, waits in front of the concert hall for her companion. But...he never arrives. There is no trace at all of that young man who was supposed to show up to accept his punishment game. Mikoto sighs as she cradles her too-thin schoolbag and the violin case she'd been holding all the while but now-- When Touma Kamijou and Mikoto Misaka finally cross paths, the school comedy that revolves around a punishment game will begin!

(Volume 12) September 30th. As the seasons change in Academy City, so do the seasonal clothes. Mikoto Misaka, talented esper student of the elite Tokiwadai Middle School that stands above the hustle and bustle of the city, waits in front of the concert hall for her companion. But...he never arrives. There is no trace at all of that young man who was supposed to show up to accept his punishment game. Mikoto sighs as she cradles her too-thin schoolbag and the violin case she'd been holding all the while but now-- When Touma Kamijou and Mikoto Misaka finally cross paths, the school comedy that revolves around a punishment game will begin!

(Volume 12) September 30th. As the seasons change in Academy City, so do the seasonal clothes. Mikoto Misaka, talented esper student of the elite Tokiwadai Middle School that stands above the hustle and bustle of the city, waits in front of the concert hall for her companion. But...he never arrives. There is no trace at all of that young man who was supposed to show up to accept his punishment game. Mikoto sighs as she cradles her too-thin schoolbag and the violin case she'd been holding all the while but now-- When Touma Kamijou and Mikoto Misaka finally cross paths, the school comedy that revolves around a punishment game will begin!

(Volume 12) September 30th. As the seasons change in Academy City, so do the seasonal clothes. Mikoto Misaka, talented esper student of the elite Tokiwadai Middle School that stands above the hustle and bustle of the city, waits in front of the concert hall for her companion. But...he never arrives. There is no trace at all of that young man who was supposed to show up to accept his punishment game. Mikoto sighs as she cradles her too-thin schoolbag and the violin case she'd been holding all the while but now-- When Touma Kamijou and Mikoto Misaka finally cross paths, the school comedy that revolves around a punishment game will begin!

Academy City's peacekeeping forces are absent due to the Avignon invasion. In that now lawless land, shadowy groups start moving behind the scenes. --Those acting for their own interests. --Those who love the dark and revel in killing. --Those trying to destroy others' hope. --Those standing up in defiance for those important to them. --Those bringing the battle to the higher echelons. --Those quelling rebellious elements. --Those who would stop a rampage with violence. In this city, which controls all of science, who will survive?

Academy City's peacekeeping forces are absent due to the Avignon invasion. In that now lawless land, shadowy groups start moving behind the scenes. --Those acting for their own interests. --Those who love the dark and revel in killing. --Those trying to destroy others' hope. --Those standing up in defiance for those important to them. --Those bringing the battle to the higher echelons. --Those quelling rebellious elements. --Those who would stop a rampage with violence. In this city, which controls all of science, who will survive?

A certain unlikely hero... Acqua of the Back, agent of the Roman Orthodox Church, has finally made his move. The incredibly powerful saint and member of God's Right Seat is on the hunt for one thing: Touma Kamijou's right hand! After receiving a warning letter from Acqua, the English Puritan Church dispatches Itsuwa to serve as Touma's bodyguard. But for some reason, the first thing she does after arriving in Academy City is show off her incredible cooking and housekeeping skills. It's enough to bring tears to Touma's eyes, but the freeloading Index only perceives a threat to her position... The comfortable serenity is soon interrupted, though, when their worst enemy appears on the scene...!

A certain unlikely hero... Acqua of the Back, agent of the Roman Orthodox Church, has finally made his move. The incredibly powerful saint and member of God's Right Seat is on the hunt for one thing: Touma Kamijou's right hand! After receiving a warning letter from Acqua, the English Puritan Church dispatches Itsuwa to serve as Touma's bodyguard. But for some reason, the first thing she does after arriving in Academy City is show off her incredible cooking and housekeeping skills. It's enough to bring tears to Touma's eyes, but the freeloading Index only perceives a threat to her position... The comfortable serenity is soon interrupted, though, when their worst enemy appears on the scene...!

The head of the English Puritan Church, Laura Stuart, has summoned the Index Librorum Prohibitorum with a mission to investigate the bombing of the Euro Tunnel that connects the UK with France. Index soon departs for the British Isles with her guardian Touma Kamijou in tow but their when their flight is suddenly hijacked by a mysterious figure, their plans will have to change! If they survive, Index and Touma's next unfortunate adventure will lead them to the heart of the UK!

The head of the English Puritan Church, Laura Stuart, has summoned the Index Librorum Prohibitorum with a mission to investigate the bombing of the Euro Tunnel that connects the UK with France. Index soon departs for the British Isles with her guardian Touma Kamijou in tow but their when their flight is suddenly hijacked by a mysterious figure, their plans will have to change! If they survive, Index and Touma's next unfortunate adventure will lead them to the heart of the UK!

A certain unlikely hero... No one was able to stop Second Princess Carissa's plot in time, so the worst has come to pass: London has fallen. The city of magic, home to the English Puritan Church and Index, now rests in the hands of the Knight faction. Soldiers control nearly every critical part of the country, commandeering the very streets of the capital. Still, the Puritan sorcerers haven't given up the fight just yet! As the battle for the UK rages on, Touma heads to Folkestone to save Index-only to run straight into the coup d'état's mastermind herself! Worse, Acqua is still alive, and his holy sword, Ascalon, is pointing not at Touma but at Carissa!

A certain unlikely hero... No one was able to stop Second Princess Carissa's plot in time, so the worst has come to pass: London has fallen. The city of magic, home to the English Puritan Church and Index, now rests in the hands of the Knight faction. Soldiers control nearly every critical part of the country, commandeering the very streets of the capital. Still, the Puritan sorcerers haven't given up the fight just yet! As the battle for the UK rages on, Touma heads to Folkestone to save Index-only to run straight into the coup d'état's mastermind herself! Worse, Acqua is still alive, and his holy sword, Ascalon, is pointing not at Touma but at Carissa!

In the shadows of Academy City, the special team known only as Group is hard at work to solve yet another incident. The Level 5 esper Accelerator and the man who controls both supernatural and magic powers, Tsuchimikado, are investigating a case where their only clue is the word "dragon." While they struggle to find a way to make progress, a member of Academy City's board of directors bears a terrible grudge against them. Once again, Group finds themselves on the business end of a fearsome weapon!

In the shadows of Academy City, the special team known only as Group is hard at work to solve yet another incident. The Level 5 esper Accelerator and the man who controls both supernatural and magic powers, Tsuchimikado, are investigating a case where their only clue is the word "dragon." While they struggle to find a way to make progress, a member of Academy City's board of directors bears a terrible grudge against them. Once again, Group finds themselves on the business end of a fearsome weapon!

October 18—World War III has begun. As the flames of conflict between Academy City and Russia spread further, the rest of the world suddenly finds itself pulled into the fight. Fiamma, the only remaining active member of God’s Right Seat, attempts to control everything from the shadows while others run straight into the heart of the firestorm to do what the can! Kamijou will travel as far as he must to revive the magically comatose Index. Accelerator won’t let even a war stop him from saving Last Order. And Hamazura must find a way to heal Takitsubo’s stimulant-riddled body. Though their goals are different, fate will force these three to cross path in Russia where something sinister lies in wait for them…!

October 18—World War III has begun. As the flames of conflict between Academy City and Russia spread further, the rest of the world suddenly finds itself pulled into the fight. Fiamma, the only remaining active member of God’s Right Seat, attempts to control everything from the shadows while others run straight into the heart of the firestorm to do what the can! Kamijou will travel as far as he must to revive the magically comatose Index. Accelerator won’t let even a war stop him from saving Last Order. And Hamazura must find a way to heal Takitsubo’s stimulant-riddled body. Though their goals are different, fate will force these three to cross path in Russia where something sinister lies in wait for them…!

As battles rage around the world, three boys continue to dash through the fires of Russia. Takitsubo is still suffering, and with no cure in sight, Hamazura relies on a chance encounter and a borrowed jeep to find what he needs in Elizalinan territory. Already there is Accelerator, who awoke in a field hospital after his defeat at the hands of his weakest and most worthy opponent. Though Last Order is no better than before she and Accelerator arrived, it might be just the right place to learn how the occult parchment ties into everything. Back across the border in war-torn Russia, Kamijou is about to infiltrate another military base to finally corner Fiamma. That’s easier said than done, though, when two enormous angels turn the entire area into a battlefield!

As battles rage around the world, three boys continue to dash through the fires of Russia. Takitsubo is still suffering, and with no cure in sight, Hamazura relies on a chance encounter and a borrowed jeep to find what he needs in Elizalinan territory. Already there is Accelerator, who awoke in a field hospital after his defeat at the hands of his weakest and most worthy opponent. Though Last Order is no better than before she and Accelerator arrived, it might be just the right place to learn how the occult parchment ties into everything. Back across the border in war-torn Russia, Kamijou is about to infiltrate another military base to finally corner Fiamma. That’s easier said than done, though, when two enormous angels turn the entire area into a battlefield!

Fiamma’s plans have finally been set in motion. His ultimate creation, the massive Star of Bethlehem, dominates the skies over Russia. Now he stands ready to purge everything and everyone unnecessary to his grand mission to save humanity. Down below, sorcerer, soldier, and student alike are fighting for their lives against a new calamity that threatens the entire world. After following Fiamma so far for so long, Kamijou knows that there’s only one way to put an end to this crisis: Defeat Fiamma and destroy his flying fortress—even if it means challenging God’s Right Seat all alone. Rotten luck or not, Kamijou has to do it. After all, Index is still waiting for him…!

Fiamma’s plans have finally been set in motion. His ultimate creation, the massive Star of Bethlehem, dominates the skies over Russia. Now he stands ready to purge everything and everyone unnecessary to his grand mission to save humanity. Down below, sorcerer, soldier, and student alike are fighting for their lives against a new calamity that threatens the entire world. After following Fiamma so far for so long, Kamijou knows that there’s only one way to put an end to this crisis: Defeat Fiamma and destroy his flying fortress—even if it means challenging God’s Right Seat all alone. Rotten luck or not, Kamijou has to do it. After all, Index is still waiting for him…!