A Certain Magical Index
News, coverage and analysis tracking A Certain Magical Index across the outlets.- A Certain Scientific Mental Out Chapter 35 Part 2 Now Free for Limited TimePart 2 of chapter 35 of the A Certain Scientific Mental Out manga is now available for free in Japanese for a limited time on Comic Walker. The series focuses on Misaki Shokuhou, a Level 5 Esper in Academy City, and is a spinoff of A Certain Magical Index. The manga's fifth volume is also out, while the A Certain Scientific Railgun manga has concluded and a fourth season of Railgun is in development.
- Toaru Anbu no Item Campaign Reveals New Swimsuit Art of Mugino and FrendaA new promotional campaign for Toaru Anbu no Item has been announced, featuring new swimsuit art of Mugino and Frenda. New and returning AT-X channel subscribers in Japan can receive up to two months free subscription if they sign up by April 30, 2026, with additional bonuses for longer subscriptions. The campaign coincides with a broadcast lineup of Toaru series anime, and the Toaru Anbu no Item light novel and manga will receive an anime adaptation in Fall 2026.
- A Certain Magical Index New Pachinko Game Announced, Railgun “Shooting Star” Pachinko Theme Song Now StreamingFujishoji has announced a new pachinko game based on A Certain Magical Index, scheduled for release in Summer 2026, featuring new gameplay systems. The original theme song for the A Certain Scientific Railgun pachinko game, "Shooting Star," is now available on streaming services. The article also notes the conclusion of the A Certain Scientific Railgun manga, the ongoing serialization of A Certain Scientific Mental Out, an upcoming fourth season of Railgun, and an anime adaptation for Toaru Anbu no Item.
- A Certain Magical Index Mikoto Misaka Birthday Acrylic Stand Announced with New Kiyotaka Haimura IllustrationAnimate has announced a new large-sized acrylic stand featuring Mikoto Misaka from A Certain Magical Index and A Certain Scientific Railgun to celebrate her birthday. The stand, illustrated by Kiyotaka Haimura, is available for pre-order until June 7, 2026, with a serial code required for redemption. The article also notes the conclusion of the A Certain Scientific Railgun manga, the ongoing serialization of A Certain Scientific Mental Out, and an upcoming anime adaptation for Toaru Anbu no Item.
- A Certain Scientific Mental Out Chapter 35 Launches Free for Limited TimeComic Newtype announced that chapter 35 of the manga A Certain Scientific Mental Out is available for free for a limited time. The series focuses on Misaki Shokuhou, a Level 5 Esper in Academy City. The manga's fifth volume is also available, and a beginner's guide to the Toaru franchise was mentioned.
- Toaru Anbu no Item Manga Returns After a Nearly Year HiatusThe manga adaptation of the A Certain Magical Index spinoff, Toaru Anbu no Item, has returned in the May 2026 issue of Dengeki Daioh after a nearly year-long hiatus. The series, which explores the early days of the Item group, will also receive an anime adaptation in Fall 2026, with its first trailer now available.
- A Certain Magical Index Spinoff 'Toaru Anbu no Item' Anime Trailer Reveals Fall 2026 Premiere, Cast, and NewJ.C.Staff has released the first trailer for the anime adaptation of A Certain Magical Index spinoff, Toaru Anbu no Item, confirming a Fall 2026 premiere. The trailer also revealed the main cast, including Ami Koshimizu as Mugino and Maaya Uchida as Frenda, and introduced a new character, Hanano Choubi.
- A Certain Scientific Railgun Final Manga Chapter Released After 19 Year Run as Magical Index and NewerThe final chapter of A Certain Scientific Railgun, a manga spinoff of A Certain Magical Index, has been released after a 19-year run. The series followed Mikoto Misaka and her friends dealing with science-related issues, never surpassing the events of the first light novel run of Index. A fourth season of Railgun is in development, and A Certain Scientific Mental Out continues serialization.