A Certain Magical Index Watch Order Guide
Looking for the correct order to watch the A Certain Magical Index series? This guide covers the recommended watch order including sequels, side stories, and related entries.
Why Watch Order Matters
The A Certain Magical Index franchise has 12 entries, making it important to watch them in the right order to fully understand the story, character development, and plot connections between series.
Recommended Watch Order
The following order is recommended for the best viewing experience. This is the chronological order that follows the story timeline:
- A Certain Scientific Railgun (sequel)
- A Certain Magical Index II (sequel)
- A Certain Scientific Railgun S (sequel)
- A Certain Magical Index III (sequel)
- A Certain Scientific Railgun T (sequel)
- Toaru Kagaku no Railgun 4th Season (sequel)
- Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Misaka-san wa Ima Chuumoku no Mato Desukara (side story)
- Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Entenka no Satsuei Model mo Raku ja Arimasen wa ne. (side story)
- A Certain Magical Index: The Miracle of Endymion (side story)
- A Certain Scientific Railgun S: All the Important Things I Learned in a Bathhouse (side story)
- A Certain Scientific Accelerator (side story)
Release Order vs Chronological Order
For first-time viewers, we generally recommend release order as it provides the intended viewing experience designed by the creators. Chronological order is better suited for rewatches when you want to experience the story's timeline linearly.
Tips for New Viewers
- Start with the main series if you're unsure
- Side stories and OVAs can be watched after completing the main storyline
- Movies may or may not be canon — check individual entries for details