Legion

English Title: A Certain Magical Index
Japanese Title: とある魔術の禁書目録 — Toaru Majutsu no Indekkusu
Author: Kazuma Kamachi
Illustrator: Kiyotaka Haimura
Translator: Andrew Prowse, Yoshito Hinton
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Original Run: April 2004 – October 2010
English Run: November 2014 – ongoing
Japanese Publisher: Dengeki Bunko (ASCII Media Works)
English Publisher: Yen On (Yen Press)
Volumes in Japanese: 22 (plus 3 side story novels, and ongoing sequel New Testament: Toaru Majutsu no Index)
Volumes in English: 11 (In Progress)
Average Price Per Volume: Paperback $12 — Kindle $8 — Nook $8

Synopsis: A certain unlikely hero… Touma Kamijou has the worst luck imaginable… Sure he’s a citizen of Academy City, a scientific marvel of the modern world where superhuman abilities are artificially cultivated and commonplace, but when it comes to paranormal talent, Kamijou’s been classified a Level Zero–a loser, basically. Oh, he does have one trick up his sleeve (literally), but even that’s more trouble than it’s worth. When Kamijou encounters a delusional young girl convinced she’s a nun and raving about being chased by evil sorcerers, he’s eager to send her on her way and get back to failing his studies. Fate, it would seem though, has other ideas, and he suddenly finds himself caught up in a supernatural intrigue with a girl named “Index” at the center! Science and magic collide in this first volume of one of the most popular light novel series ever penned!

Volume 1
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Released November 18, 2014 — ISBN-13: 978-0316339124

Volume 2
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Released February 24, 2015 — ISBN-13: 978-0316259422

Volume 3
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Released May 19, 2015 — ISBN-13: 978-0316340540

Volume 4
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Released August 18, 2015 — ISBN-13: 978-0316340564

Volume 5
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Released November 17, 2015 — ISBN-13: 978-0316340595

Volume 6
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Released February 23, 2016 — ISBN-13: 978-0316340601

Volume 7
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Released May 24, 2016 — ISBN-13: 978-0316272230

Volume 8
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Released August 23, 2016– ISBN-13: 978-0316359924

Volume 9
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Released November 15, 2016 — ISBN-13: 978-0316359962

Volume 10
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Released February 21, 2017 — ISBN-13: 978-0316359986

Volume 11
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Released May 23, 2017 — ISBN-13: 978-0316360005

Upcoming Releases

Reviews of A Certain Magical Index
A Case Suitable for Treatment: Vol 1 — Vol 2 — Vol 3 — Vol 4 — Vol 5 — Vol 6 — Vol 7 — Vol 8 — Vol 9 — Vol 10
Takyobon: Vol 1 — Vol 2 — Vol 3 — Vol 4 — Vol 5 — Vol 6
The Fandom Post: Vol 1 — Vol 2 — Vol 3 — Vol 4 — Vol 5 — Vol 7

Illustrations Sampler

Anime Adaptation
MAL Entry — 48 episodes — Aired October 2008 – March 2009, October 2010 – April 2011
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Note: Adapted volumes 1 to 13 of the light novel series
Related Anime: A Certain Scientific Railgun — MAL Entry — 48 episodes — Aired October 2009 – March 2010, April 2013 – September 2013

Related Manga
1) A Certain Magical Index — MAL Entry — Published April 2007 – ongoing (English releases by Yen Press)
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2) A Certain Scientific Railgun — MAL Entry — Published February 2007 – ongoing (English releases by Seven Seas)
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3) A Certain Scientific Accelerator — MAL Entry — Published December 2013 – ongoing (English releases by Seven Seas)
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English Title: Accel World
Japanese Title: アクセル・ワールド — “Accel World”
Author: Reki Kawahara
Illustrator: HiMA
Translator: Jocelyne Allen
Genre: Adventure, Sci-fi, Romance
Original Run: 2009 – ongoing
English Run: 2014 – ongoing
Japanese Publisher: Dengeki Bunko (ASCII Media Works)
English Publisher: Yen Press (Yen On)
Volumes in Japanese: 21 (In Progress)
Volumes in English: 9 (In Progress)
Average Price Per Volume: Paperback – $12

Synopsis: Even in the future, all the advances and innovation in the world can’t change the dynamics of the school playground. And for Haruyuki Arita, a fat kid in junior high, that means he’s destined to always be at the bottom of the food chain, prime pickings for the school bullies. But when he encounters the beautiful Kuroyukihime, an avatar in the virtual world where he relaxes, Haruyuki’s life is turned on its head as he dives into Brain Burst, a mysterious computer program, and the Accelerated World with her help. And it’s in the Accel World that Haruyuki casts off his depressing reality and takes hold of the chance to become a Burst Linker, a knight to protect his princess!

Volume 1 – Kuroyukihime’s Return
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Released July 22, 2014 — ISBN-13: 978-0316376730

Volume 2 – The Red Storm Princess
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Released November 18, 2014 — ISBN-13: 978-0316296366

Volume 3 – The Twilight Marauder
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Released March 24, 2015 — ISBN-13: 978-0316296373

Volume 4 – Flight Toward a Blue Sky
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Released July 21, 2015 — ISBN-13: 978-0316296380

Volume 5 – The Floating Starlight Bridge
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Released November 17, 2015 — ISBN-13: 978-0316296397

Volume 6 – Shrine Maiden of the Sacred Fire
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Released March 22, 2016 — ISBN-13: 978-0316296403

Volume 7 – Armor of Catastrophe
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Released September 20, 2016 — ISBN-13: 978-0316358194

Volume 8 – The Binary Stars of Destiny
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Released December 13, 2016 — ISBN-13: 978-0316317610

Volume 9 – The Seven-Thousand-Year Prayer
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Released March 21, 2017 — ISBN-13: 978-0316502702

Upcoming Releases

Reviews of Accel World
Anime News Network: Vol 1 — Vol 5
Case Suitable for Treatment: Vol 1 — Vol 2 — Vol 3 — Vol 4 — Vol 5 — Vol 6
Fandom Post: Vol 1 — Vol 2 — Vol 3 — Vol 5
Justus R Stone: Vol 1 — Vol 2 — Vol 3 — Vol 4 — Vol 5
Takyobon: Vol 1 — Vol 2 — Vol 3 — Vol 4

Illustrations Sampler

Anime Adaptation
MAL Entry — 24 episodes — Aired April 2012 – September 2012
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Note: Adapted volumes 1 to 4 of the light novel series

Manga Adaptation
MAL Entry — Published September 2014 – ongoing (English releases by Yen Press)
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