Summary of What order should i watch the” A Certain Magical Index/Scientific Railgun” franchise?
- What order should I watch the magical index in?
- Should I watch Railgun before Index?
- Is Railgun or index better?
- Is Index related to Railgun?
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For the best experience with A Certain Magical Index (Index) and its spin-offs (Railgun, Accelerator), the Release/Broadcast Order (Index S1 > Railgun S1 > Index S2 > Railgun S > Index S3 > Accelerator > Railgun T) is generally recommended for newcomers, as it introduces concepts as intended, though a slightly altered “Entertainment Order” starting with Railgun offers richer character context for some, especially for the crucial Sisters Arc. A fully chronological order is complex due to overlaps, but the broadcast order maintains story flow best for a first watch, with the Accelerator spin-off best watched after Index S1, and the Railgun series filling in gaps and adding depth.
This video provides a visual guide to the recommended watch order:
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Recommended Watch Order (Broadcast/Release)
This order follows the anime’s release and is the most straightforward for understanding the universe.
A Certain Magical Index: Season 1
A Certain Scientific Railgun: Season 1 (Focuses on Academy City’s side)
A Certain Magical Index II: (Season 2)
A Certain Scientific Railgun S: (Season 2) (Includes the crucial Sisters Arc)
A Certain Magical Index: The Movie – Miracle of Endymion: (Optional but recommended)
A Certain Magical Index III: (Season 3)
A Certain Scientific Accelerator: (Spin-off focusing on Accelerator)
A Certain Scientific Railgun T: (Season 3)
You can also watch this video for a simplified chronological timeline:
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Misty Chronexia
YouTube · Nov 4, 2016
Why This Order Works
Index S1: Introduces the main characters, magic, and the world.
Railgun S1: Expands on Academy City’s science side and characters like Misaka Mikoto.
Sisters Arc: (in Railgun S): Watching Railgun S before Index II’s equivalent events in Index (Episodes 10-14) provides better context and emotional impact from Misaka’s perspective.
Accelerator : Takes place after Index S1’s “Three Stories Arc” but is easier to slot in after Index S1 or later in the sequence.
Alternative: Starting with Railgun (Entertainment Order)
Some recommend starting with Railgun (S1 then S) before Index S1, as it builds the world and characters from the ground up, making the main Index story more impactful, especially when events overlap.
Key Takeaway: Stick to the Broadcast Order for simplicity, but consider watching Railgun S before Index II if you want a richer experience for the Sisters Arc, or watch all of Railgun before diving deep into Index II.
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What order should i watch the” A Certain Magical Index/Scientific Railgun” franchise?
Title basically says it all. I want to know the best order to watch A certain magical index and a certain scientific railgun; if i should start with scientific railgun or magical index.
Edit: whats the most enjoyable order in your opinion? Which order do you recommend?