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Arc 1 of 66 in A Certain Magical Index
Arc 1: Railgun Past
In the story: May, the year before
Arc name chosen by Arc Almanac, because the books don’t name it.
Earlier in story order than the end of Index I.
Earlier in story order than 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.
Earlier in story order than the end of Railgun S.
Earlier in story order than the end of Index III.
Earlier in story order than the end of Accelerator.
Earlier in story order than the end of Railgun T.
Earlier in story order than the end of Item (episodes 1–2; airing).
What happens
Mikoto arrives at Tokiwadai as a newly recognized Level 5. Her first year brings friendships and school rivalries that put the later balance between the school's powerful cliques in context.
Where it sits
| Format | Volumes | Units | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manga — A Certain Scientific Railgun | Vol 17, 18, 19, 20 | Chapters 131–162.5 | Japanese |
| Manga — A Certain Scientific Railgun | Vol 17, 18, 19, 20 | Chapters 131–162.5 | English |
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