Toaru Majutsu no Index-tan III

A Certain Magical Index III: Specials / とある魔術の禁書目録たん / Toaru Majutsu no Index-tan III Specials, A Certain Magical Index-tan III
Toaru Majutsu no Index-tan III
Genres: Comedy
Studios: J.C.Staff
Rating: 6.48 / 10
Rank: #7348
Popularity: #6195
Users Listed: 13,111
Users Scored: 3,646
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/01/2022
Aired: December 26, 2018 – April 30, 2019 (Fall)
Type: special
Source: Light Novel
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 2

Synopsis:

This anthology presents vignettes centered around Index, exploring her daily life and interactions within a complex, academic world. The shorts offer glimpses into a society where knowledge is power and information holds significant weight. Index is portrayed as inquisitive and observant, navigating intricate social dynamics with both earnestness and a subtle detachment.

The animation style emphasizes detail, capturing the atmosphere of libraries, research facilities, and bustling urban environments. While seemingly lighthearted, the shorts subtly touch upon themes of curiosity versus consequence, and the burdens that come with possessing extraordinary intellect. Viewers can expect a thoughtful and character-driven experience, prioritizing atmosphere and nuanced storytelling over high-octane action or dramatic plotlines. It's an exploration of personality within a uniquely structured setting.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: A Certain Magical Index-tan 6 (Aired: 12/26/2018)
  • Episode 2: A Certain Magical Index-tan 7 (Aired: 04/30/2019)

Characters:

  • Index Librorum Prohibitorum (Main) - Voice Actors: Iguchi, Yuka
  • Kamijou, Touma (Main) - Voice Actors: Abe, Atsushi
  • Accelerator (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okamoto, Nobuhiko
  • Hamazura, Shiage (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hino, Satoshi
  • Itsuwa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kayano, Ai
  • Kakine, Teitoku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsukaze, Masaya
  • Kinuhata, Saiai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Akasaki, Chinatsu
  • Knight Leader (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyasu, Takehito
  • Last Order (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hidaka, Rina
  • Lessar (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takada, Yuuki
  • Mugino, Shizuri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koshimizu, Ami
  • Orwell, William (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Touchi, Hiroki
  • Sahou no Terra (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Houchuu
  • Stuart, Laura (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawasumi, Ayako
  • Takitsubo, Rikou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzaki, Aya

Staff:

  • Haimura, Kiyotaka (Original Character Design)
  • Iuchi, Maiko (Music)
  • Kamachi, Kazuma (Original Creator)

Reviews:

  • User Catalano (Score: 6/10):
    Another 20 minutes of chibi Index-tan being in the center of attention alongside her sidekick Touma. For the people who already watched the parodies for seasons I and II, they'll know what to expect, it has the same energy, same type of jokes, same level of abridged. I felt that it lacked Biribiri though or we saw too little of her, there were too many Accel jokes and not even good ones, it's just him screaming for no reason. So yeah, most girls that appeared in the main show don't appear as much as I would have liked. I wholeheartedly think all Toaru fans should watch thisconsidering that there is little hope for a season IV, as weird as the main show was, in the end we're all lovers and we should celebrate any occasion when we get to see our characters animated. Stay away if you never watched a single Toaru anime, it'll waste your time.

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Toaru Majutsu no Index-tan II (anime - Prequel)
  • Toaru Majutsu no Index III (anime - Spin-Off)