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The Best Episodes of A Certain Magical Index

Every episode of A Certain Magical Index ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Certain Magical Index!

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Touma Kamijou is a student living in Academy City, a highly advanced place in terms of technology. Despite being gauged as a level zero esper (no powers), he possesses on his right hand the Imagine

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 5 - Dark Matter
    7.9/10(43 votes)

    #1 - Dark Matter

    S3:E5

    While Kazari takes a lost Last Order home, Accelerator arrives at his location and faces Saraku, a teleporter of MEMBER and defeats him after realizing Saraku can only teleport behind his opponents. Elsewhere, MEMBER's leader "The Professor" confronts Teitoku only to be killed by the latter after using his power, Dark Matter. Meanwhile, BLOCK starts their real goal, to shut down the city's surveillance system and help 5000 mercenaries invade the city. However, one of their members is actually Etzali in disguise, who alerts the city's drone helicopters to head to their location and stop the mercenaries. Despite their heavy loses, the remaining BLOCK members, Saku Tatsuhiko and Megumi Teshio, continues their next part of the plan, bringing the mercenaries to Academy City's detention facility and kidnap Awaki's gang to use as leverage to make her help them enter the Windowless building and kill Aleister. GROUP heads to the detention facility where Accelerator stays back to hold off the remaining mercenaries while Etzali faces off against Xochitl, a MEMBER agent and his colleague from the Aztec organization who has come to Academy City to kill Etzali for treason. Tsuchimikado and Awaki confronts Saku and Megumi trying to free Awaki's gang but Megumi kills Saku for endangering the hostages and decides to forcefully get the information from Awaki instead. Despite Megumi knocking out Tsuchimikado, Awaki is able to defeat Megumi after getting over her trauma of teleporting herself. With the hostages safe and Etzali saving Xochitl's life from the grimoire she was using, GROUP heads back home. However, Teitoku arrives at ITEM's apartment after torturing Frenda for information.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 16 - The Governing Board
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    #2 - The Governing Board

    S3:E16

    Hamazura desperately tries to rescue Takitsubo when the building she is in falls under terrorist attack. Stephanie hunts down Kinuhata to exact revenge for Sunazara. Accelerator seeks out assistance from an unlikely benefactor.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 22 - Angel Power (Gabriel)
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    #3 - Angel Power (Gabriel)

    S3:E22

    Kamijo runs into Sasha Kruezhev, and he continues to formulate a plan to stop Fiamma. Hamazura and Takitsubo discover an imminent threat to Digurv's village. The archangel Gabriel rains havoc upon the Russian and Academy City forces.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 14 - Heroes
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    #4 - Heroes

    S3:E14

    Kamijo, Kanzaki, Index, and Vilian head toward Buckingham Palace to stop Carissa. The palace is bombarded from the floating fortress Coven Compass, and others join the battle when Carissa calls in her own cruise missile strike.

    Director:Shigeki Awai
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 13 - Curtana Original
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    #5 - Curtana Original

    S3:E13

    Acqua and Knight Leader continue their fateful showdown in the forest. Princess Carissa reveals a devastating new technique using Curtana Original. When Kamijo and Index's lives are endangered, an unexpected ally comes to their rescue.

    Director:Yuki Morita
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 15 - Spark Signal
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    #6 - Spark Signal

    S3:E15

    Accelerator and the other members of GROUP are assigned to eliminate the members of Spark Signal, a terrorist group which has taken hostages. Hamazura and Kinuhata find themselves on the run when they defy the city's higher-ups.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 17 - DRAGON
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    #7 - DRAGON

    S3:E17

    Técpatl and Unabara square off in Shiokishi's chambers, while Accelerator and Sugitani face each other in the hallway outside. Kinuhata discovers the true reason for the current assault against herself, Takitsubo, and Hamazura.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 19 - Misaka Worst
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    #8 - Misaka Worst

    S3:E19

    After dealing with the sorcerers at the Russian airbase, Accelerator has a Misaka clone skydive down to confront him. Vento challenges Fiamma while Kamijo and the others watch on. Hamazura gets some disturbing news from Digurv.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 23 - Fuse=KAZAKIRI
    7.5/10(34 votes)

    #9 - Fuse=KAZAKIRI

    S3:E23

    As Kamijo and Sasha look on, Hyoka rushes in to stop the archangel's rampage. Accelerator joins the battle as well, with a newfound purpose. Acqua has his own strategy to weaken the archangel's power, though at great cost to himself.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 6 - Super-espers
    7.4/10(39 votes)

    #10 - Super-espers

    S3:E6

    While Hamazura is out running errands for Mugino, SCHOOL stages an attack on ITEM. When Mugino runs from Kakine, Takitsubo offers to protect Hamazura, but ends up needing his help instead. Kakine issues a challenge to Accelerator.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 12 - Mercenaries
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    #11 - Mercenaries

    S3:E12

    As the coup continues, even the sisters of the puritan church are targeted, while the queen and princesses find their lives in danger. Index analyzes the evidence of the Eurotunnel blast. Knight Leader is confronted by a former colleague.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 24 - List of Prohibited Books (Index)
    7.4/10(37 votes)

    #12 - List of Prohibited Books (Index)

    S3:E24

    Kazakiri advises Accelerator about the song Index once sang to treat Last Order. Hamazura has a surprise encounter. Lessar offers a proposition to Sasha. The long-awaited showdown between Kamijo and Fiamma takes a drastic turn.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 26 - Son of God
    7.4/10(39 votes)

    #13 - Son of God

    S3:E26

    An overjoyed Accelerator gains a new perspective on the world. The duel between Kamijo and Fiamma concludes, and the doomed Star of B'Tselem begins its crash landing. The ITEM members are tracked down by an old acquaintance.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 19 - The Researcher (Amata Kihara)
    7.3/10(49 votes)

    #14 - The Researcher (Amata Kihara)

    S2:E19

    Accelerator attempts to make amends for his past by doing a few good deeds, but ends up attacked by a group led by someone from his past. Meanwhile, Toma discovers strange goings-ons in the police force and overhears talk of an intruder in Academy City.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 22 - The Divine Retribution Spell
    7.3/10(50 votes)

    #15 - The Divine Retribution Spell

    S2:E22

    In order to save Last Order, will Accelerator sacrifice himself? Vento’s past is revealed, Toma delivers a very Toma speech, and Index sings a song as the battle rages on in Academy City.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 8 - Saint Breakout
    7.3/10(37 votes)

    #16 - Saint Breakout

    S3:E8

    With Kamijo unconscious, Itsuwa is guilt-ridden, and receives a pep talk from Tatemiya. As Orsola researches Acqua's past, the Amakusa Church members make their stand against Acqua, at which Itsuwa reveals their new secret weapon.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 9 - Holy Mother Veneration
    7.3/10(40 votes)

    #17 - Holy Mother Veneration

    S3:E9

    Kanzaki battles Acqua under Academy City, but finds herself overpowered by his might. Mikoto runs into Kamijo after he sneaks out of his hospital room. Kanzaki works with the Amakusa Church members to find a way to beat Acqua.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 11 - British Labyrinth
    7.3/10(37 votes)

    #18 - British Labyrinth

    S3:E11

    After being escorted to London, Kamijo and Index have an audience with the queen and three princesses to discuss the threats facing Britain. Upon dividing into separate teams, Kamijo assists with tracking down the members of New Light.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 18 - The Alliance of Independent Nations
    7.3/10(33 votes)

    #19 - The Alliance of Independent Nations

    S3:E18

    Tensions escalate as Russia threatens military action against Academy City, while French sorcerers storm the English Channel. Kamijo and Lessar's search for Sasha Kruezhev leads them to the Elizalina Alliance of Independent Nations.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 20 - A Reason to Protect
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #20 - A Reason to Protect

    S3:E20

    Kamijo begins second-guessing himself after Fiamma's rebuke. Hamazura fights to protect the village from privateers. The fighting between Britain and France ramps up. Accelerator lashes out at Kamijo over Last Order's condition.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 21 - The Star of B'Tselem
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    #21 - The Star of B'Tselem

    S3:E21

    Accelerator begins finding clues about the parchment he is carrying. Hamazura and Digurv find an unexpected ally in Acqua. Takitsubo receives some welcome news from Elizalina. Kamijo and Lessar attempt to infiltrate Fiamma's base.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. A Certain Magical Index Season 3 Episode 25 - Wings
    7.3/10(39 votes)

    #22 - Wings

    S3:E25

    Hamazura must defend the members of ITEM against a new threat from Academy City. Accelerator acquires the final piece of the puzzle to a cure for Last Order. The showdown between Fiamma and Kamijo becomes even more intense.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. A Certain Magical Index Season 1 Episode 2 - Innocentius (The Witch Hunter King)
    7.2/10(104 votes)

    #23 - Innocentius (The Witch Hunter King)

    S1:E2

    Kamijo tangles with Stiyl, upset with the magician’s rough behavior toward Index. When quick thinking allows Kamijo and Index to escape, they head to the one person that might be able to help them.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 17 - Penalty Game
    7.2/10(51 votes)

    #24 - Penalty Game

    S2:E17

    Mikoto convinces Toma to sign up for a couples cell phone contract with her so she can get an adorable promotional item—but how far are the two willing to take the ruse before they get, well, maybe a little too close.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 21 - Testament (Learning Device)
    7.2/10(48 votes)

    #25 - Testament (Learning Device)

    S2:E21

    When Accelerator deduces who is pulling all the strings in Academy City, no person—or building—is safe from his rage. Meanwhile, Toma goes on a mad dash through the city looking for Last Order, but what he finds is an angel.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Dark Matter" is the best rated episode of "A Certain Magical Index". It scored 7.9/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/2/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Governing Board".