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Jun 28, 2021 11:13 AM
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Index was not a proper adaptation of the source material which is the light novel.the anime cut a lot of things and most importantly,they completely cut touma inner monologue which ruined his characterization,make him look bland and look like a self insert character.plus,with his inner monologue cut out,you won't completely understand how his mind work during combat and how quick witted he was.that was another reason why the anime make him look like have a big plot armor.and index 3 should be the part where his skill got explained but unfortunately it was also cut out and lot of others stuff.index 3 also is the most crucial arc of the series.

The magic aspect also not explained properly unlike in the LN which confused people.But understable though bcz it pretty normal for a lot of line to be cut from the LN adaptation bcz it might effect the time limit of episode.Toaru is a franchise that deals heavily with the concept of the "True Will", ideology and other Thelemic concepts.without all these that was not shown properly with majority of the magic side characters,the cast will be downgraded.

I would honestly recommend to read the LN for index instead.the LN is really great and if you have watched railgun,you might like index more.but it was understable since a lot of people doesn't like reading a light novel rather than the manga.if u want to watched it plz take it with a grain of salt.have a good day.



KamiratorJun 29, 2021 5:10 AM
Jun 28, 2021 1:13 PM
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I think this helps prove how great the story actually is, as the Index anime is one of my favorites (even with all of it's flaws).
Jun 28, 2021 3:56 PM
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Just a note for people who want to watch this: don’t watch this


Lol its actually on my PTW but that’s pretty much what I got from your post. Now I’m not sure if I should or not.

Also was told to watch Railgun before watching this.
Jun 28, 2021 6:33 PM
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Kamirator said:
Index was not a proper adaptation of the source material which is the light novel.the anime cut a lot of things and most importantly,they completely cut touma inner monologue which ruined his characterization,make him look bland and look like a self insert character.plus,with his inner monologue cut out,you won't completely understand how his mind work during combat and how quick witted he was.that was another reason why the anime make him look like have a big plot armor.and index 3 should be the part where his skill got explained but unfortunately it was also cut out and lot of others stuff.index 3 also is the most crucial arc of the series.

The magic aspect also not explained properly unlike in the LN which confused people.But understable though bcz it pretty normal for a lot of line to be cut from the LN adaptation bcz it might effect the time limit of episode.Toaru is a franchise that deals heavily with the concept of the "True Will", ideology and other Thelemic concepts.without all these that was not shown properly with majority of the magic side characters,the cast will be downgraded.

I would honestly recommend to read the LN for index instead.but it was understable since a lot of people doesn't like reading a light novel rather than the manga.if u want to watched it plz take it with a grain of salt.have a good day.



Is index's character better because she's actually useless when she has her own abilities of her own. I really hope the LN does her character justice as when we first meet her she sounded like an interesting character
Jun 28, 2021 6:54 PM
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Thanks for the advice!
I have had this on my PTW for a while
Jun 28, 2021 7:18 PM
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Mq84jdk said:
Just a note for people who want to watch this: don’t watch this


Lol its actually on my PTW but that’s pretty much what I got from your post. Now I’m not sure if I should or not.

Also was told to watch Railgun before watching this.


I'd mostly agree with the original poster, Index is was an absolute chore to get through(haven't managed to even finish through S3 yet), it has some good high points but is generally painful and disappointing which is a shame considering I'm usually a fan of studio JC staffs work.

With that said, conversly Railgun is brillaint, a peak example of the 'cute girls figthing things' genre, with a great JC staff production, a decent dub if your into that sort of thing and tighly crafted, well made, often wholesome and even times quite clever story.

Haven't seen S3 yet but yes you can definitely watch the first two series before index, it migth even be magoritively better to do so, toumio will be a bit random but tbh index doesn't really help with that either...😅

Hope that helps and enjoy Railgun😎👍.
Jun 28, 2021 11:30 PM
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Mq84jdk said:
Just a note for people who want to watch this: don’t watch this


Lol its actually on my PTW but that’s pretty much what I got from your post. Now I’m not sure if I should or not.

Also was told to watch Railgun before watching this.
well,for me.in term of source material,index is better than railgun and this is what majority of the people who read it also think alike.dont get me wrong,i still like railgun.and in term of anime,railgun is better than index in term of adaptation.

If u want to watch borh of it,i recommend release date order.the best adaptation is railgun T.and if you want to save the best for last,go for release date order.
Jul 1, 2021 1:53 AM
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Kamirator said:
Index was not a proper adaptation of the source material which is the light novel.the anime cut a lot of things and most importantly,they completely cut touma inner monologue which ruined his characterization,make him look bland and look like a self insert character.plus,with his inner monologue cut out,you won't completely understand how his mind work during combat and how quick witted he was.that was another reason why the anime make him look like have a big plot armor.and index 3 should be the part where his skill got explained but unfortunately it was also cut out and lot of others stuff.index 3 also is the most crucial arc of the series.

The magic aspect also not explained properly unlike in the LN which confused people.But understable though bcz it pretty normal for a lot of line to be cut from the LN adaptation bcz it might effect the time limit of episode.Toaru is a franchise that deals heavily with the concept of the "True Will", ideology and other Thelemic concepts.without all these that was not shown properly with majority of the magic side characters,the cast will be downgraded.

I would honestly recommend to read the LN for index instead.the LN is really great and if you have watched railgun,you might like index more.but it was understable since a lot of people doesn't like reading a light novel rather than the manga.if u want to watched it plz take it with a grain of salt.have a good day.



OK, I watched the whole series except the half of Index S3 and without the knowledge from the LNs I think that Touma and Index are both just annoying and stupid. Of course, Touma has his brilliant moments in the anime, but it just pisses me off that he's always crying about his badluck while he's so f*cking lucky with girls and his Esper power. And Index, well she's a childish loli who wants to eat the whole time. My favorite character is of course Accelerator, he's (in the anime) a way better and more interesting protagonist than Touma, even a bit better than best girl Mikoto. Railgun is nice too, especially S3 and the Sisters Arc are 9-10/10. But it seems that I have to read the LNs one day to fully understand that spike hair, so I can judge with more justice xD
Jul 1, 2021 1:57 AM
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kielanime said:
Kamirator said:
Index was not a proper adaptation of the source material which is the light novel.the anime cut a lot of things and most importantly,they completely cut touma inner monologue which ruined his characterization,make him look bland and look like a self insert character.plus,with his inner monologue cut out,you won't completely understand how his mind work during combat and how quick witted he was.that was another reason why the anime make him look like have a big plot armor.and index 3 should be the part where his skill got explained but unfortunately it was also cut out and lot of others stuff.index 3 also is the most crucial arc of the series.

The magic aspect also not explained properly unlike in the LN which confused people.But understable though bcz it pretty normal for a lot of line to be cut from the LN adaptation bcz it might effect the time limit of episode.Toaru is a franchise that deals heavily with the concept of the "True Will", ideology and other Thelemic concepts.without all these that was not shown properly with majority of the magic side characters,the cast will be downgraded.

I would honestly recommend to read the LN for index instead.the LN is really great and if you have watched railgun,you might like index more.but it was understable since a lot of people doesn't like reading a light novel rather than the manga.if u want to watched it plz take it with a grain of salt.have a good day.



OK, I watched the whole series except the half of Index S3 and without the knowledge from the LNs I think that Touma and Index are both just annoying and stupid. Of course, Touma has his brilliant moments in the anime, but it just pisses me off that he's always crying about his badluck while he's so f*cking lucky with girls and his Esper power. And Index, well she's a childish loli who wants to eat the whole time. My favorite character is of course Accelerator, he's (in the anime) a way better and more interesting protagonist than Touma, even a bit better than best girl Mikoto. Railgun is nice too, especially S3 and the Sisters Arc are 9-10/10. But it seems that I have to read the LNs one day to fully understand that spike hair, so I can judge with more justice xD
i have wrote about his characterization based on the LN few months ago.i could give it to you but beware of the spoiler.and many LN reader will realize this trait of touma.you want to read it?
Jul 1, 2021 2:04 AM
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Kamirator said:
kielanime said:
OK, I watched the whole series except the half of Index S3 and without the knowledge from the LNs I think that Touma and Index are both just annoying and stupid. Of course, Touma has his brilliant moments in the anime, but it just pisses me off that he's always crying about his badluck while he's so f*cking lucky with girls and his Esper power. And Index, well she's a childish loli who wants to eat the whole time. My favorite character is of course Accelerator, he's (in the anime) a way better and more interesting protagonist than Touma, even a bit better than best girl Mikoto. Railgun is nice too, especially S3 and the Sisters Arc are 9-10/10. But it seems that I have to read the LNs one day to fully understand that spike hair, so I can judge with more justice xD
i have wrote about his characterization based on the LN few months ago.i could give it to you but beware of the spoiler.and many LN reader will realize this trait of touma.you want to read it?
Yes, would be nice! Should I read it before I finish S3 or is it better to wait?
Jul 29, 2021 2:50 PM
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Kamirator said:
Index was not a proper adaptation of the source material which is the light novel.the anime cut a lot of things and most importantly,they completely cut touma inner monologue which ruined his characterization,make him look bland and look like a self insert character.plus,with his inner monologue cut out,you won't completely understand how his mind w isseork during combat and how quick witted he was.that was another reason why the anime make him look like have a big plot armor.and index 3 should be the part where his skill got explained but unfortunately it was also cut out and lot of others stuff.index 3 also is the most crucial arc of the series.

The magic aspect also not explained properly unlike in the LN which confused people.But understable though bcz it pretty normal for a lot of line to be cut from the LN adaptation bcz it might effect the time limit of episode.Toaru is a franchise that deals heavily with the concept of the "True Will", ideology and other Thelemic concepts.without all these that was not shown properly with majority of the magic side characters,the cast will be downgraded.

I would honestly recommend to read the LN for index instead.the LN is really great and if you have watched railgun,you might like index more.but it was understable since a lot of people doesn't like reading a light novel rather than the manga.if u want to watched it plz take it with a grain of salt.have a good day.



i have just finished season 1 and i agree eith your assessment. Whenever index comes on screen she feels soo annoying with toma they have literally zero chemistry together its just feels they miss many important talks and whenever they are shown seperate they are better to watch
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Chichi123 said:
Kamirator said:
Index was not a proper adaptation of the source material which is the light novel.the anime cut a lot of things and most importantly,they completely cut touma inner monologue which ruined his characterization,make him look bland and look like a self insert character.plus,with his inner monologue cut out,you won't completely understand how his mind w isseork during combat and how quick witted he was.that was another reason why the anime make him look like have a big plot armor.and index 3 should be the part where his skill got explained but unfortunately it was also cut out and lot of others stuff.index 3 also is the most crucial arc of the series.

The magic aspect also not explained properly unlike in the LN which confused people.But understable though bcz it pretty normal for a lot of line to be cut from the LN adaptation bcz it might effect the time limit of episode.Toaru is a franchise that deals heavily with the concept of the "True Will", ideology and other Thelemic concepts.without all these that was not shown properly with majority of the magic side characters,the cast will be downgraded.

I would honestly recommend to read the LN for index instead.the LN is really great and if you have watched railgun,you might like index more.but it was understable since a lot of people doesn't like reading a light novel rather than the manga.if u want to watched it plz take it with a grain of salt.have a good day.



i have just finished season 1 and i agree eith your assessment. Whenever index comes on screen she feels soo annoying with toma they have literally zero chemistry together its just feels they miss many important talks and whenever they are shown seperate they are better to watch
yeah,many important talk or dialogue have beenn shortened or cut out.

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