All series / A Certain Magical Index / Arc 8
Arc 8 of 66 in A Certain Magical Index
Arc 8: Level Upper
In the story: 16–24 Jul
Arc name chosen by Arc Almanac, because the books don’t name it.
Earlier in story order than the end of Index I.
Seen by the end of Railgun.
Earlier in story order than the end of Index II.
Earlier in story order than the end of The Miracle of Endymion.
Seen by the end of Railgun S.
Earlier in story order than the end of Index III.
Earlier in story order than the end of Accelerator.
Seen by the end of Railgun T.
Item (episodes 1–2; airing) stops before this arc.
What happens
Rumors spread of a way to improve an esper's abilities without the usual training. Mikoto and her friends follow the resulting incidents through Academy City, where the promise of stronger powers comes with consequences for the people using it.
Where it sits
| Format | Volumes | Units | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manga — A Certain Scientific Railgun | Vol 1, 2, 3 | Chapters 1–17 | Japanese |
| Manga — A Certain Scientific Railgun | Vol 1, 2, 3 | Chapters 1–17 | English |
| Anime — A Certain Scientific Railgun | Railgun | Season 1, episodes 1–12 | — |
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