Toaru Majutsu no Index

[Ryllharu]

It just goes to show that even a tiny arc that didn't do much but serve as reintroducing the primary cast was largely better than long arcs of Railgun. The world of Index just isn't the same without the clash between magic and science. It was simply more interesting.

I had forgotten the extent of how terrible Touma's life is due to that curse of luck. He comes out of this adventure with no homework done, a completely trashed apartment (even Stiyl never burned his down), and presumably a large bill from the family restaurant.

Concerning Mikoto, I've always liked that she comes off as her own age in Index. She acts much more like an impulsive middle school girl with a crush than the more mature and responsible (yet irresponsible) way she's portrayed in Railgun. What does a super-powered little lovesick girl do when she gets ignored? She lashes out and destroys a trash-bot, then doesn't really know how to respond next and gets all flustered.

I also give much respect to the oft-maligned-here Index. She's a great counter to the dry Touma. The funniest parts with her is when she acts all mature because while she is a nun and full of wisdom despite her age, it is so out of character with the view Touma normally sees. Similar in age to Mikoto, she also serves as a really good rival to Mikoto for Touma's attention and possible affections. It is especially insulting to Mikoto because Index is so needy (needing rescue/food), childish, and annoying. It is a harsh reminder to Mikoto, who is also needy (emotionally) and very childish.

Animation was good, OP wasn't bad, ED was meh, and the little background actions throughout the episode of Sphinx were a nice touch.

[Kraco]

and presumably a large bill from the family restaurant.

What bill? They didn't even manage to order anything before the waitress dumped the load of food on top of Touma and his papers. If anything, Touma should be receiving compensation. The actual damage to the property was performed by the mage in its entirety. It had nothing to do with Touma and no amount of unluck can change that.

[Archangel]

What bill? They didn't even manage to order anything before the waitress dumped the load of food on top of Touma and his papers. If anything, Touma should be receiving compensation. The actual damage to the property was performed by the mage in its entirety. It had nothing to do with Touma and no amount of unluck can change that.

I thought the exact same thing when the staff was giving Touma the evil eye...

[Ryllharu]

You know how that joke works though. Other people who clearly have some kind of a connection to the remaining person trash a place, the one person left has to pick of the cost of the damage, because they must be "friends."

After being helped by Touma though, the mage might have come back to make amends, who knows.

The followup joke was that when Index asked him for food on the roof, he replied she could have as much water as she could drink. He was broke.

[Kraco]

Touma being broke doesn't prove anything because he's always broke. He even cries after discount eggs, after all.

And I hate that particular joke anyway because it makes no sense.

[Archangel]

Funny thing is that he doesn't know his apartment is in shambles yet

The magician probably fixed it all back though, seeing how it was all back to normal in the Hyoka arc

[RyougaZell]

Or since they initally skipped this arc they ignored the trashed apartment. I honestly don't know if the magician (whatever his name is) repaired the department... but for the sake of continuity lets assume he did.

The manga in the Hyoka arc, for instance, had to introduce Himegami, as her 'boring' arc was skipped on the manga. LOL.

I also didn't like the restaurant's staff glaring at Touma... but well... Ryll is right here. They must think of them as 'friends' since events like this must be common on this town. Anyone notice NONE of the other customers even moved from their chair and didn't seem fazed about the attack?

[Archangel]

Friends don't generally try to kill each other though

Also, ghost Himegami does it again! I had to watch it a second time to notice she's the one the magician bumps into when running away from the restaurant.

[RyougaZell]

Friends don't generally try to kill each other though

Also, ghost Himegami does it again! I had to watch it a second time to notice she's the one the magician bumps into when running away from the restaurant.

Well.... anyone receiving a direct Railgun could die... so... maybe the resident of the town are all crazy. People only seem to react when Judgement or AntiSkill tells them, otherwise they remain around like the idiotic 'civilians' they are.

Yes. Himegami being a ghost seems to have become a running joke after her arc ended. Even the author admits Himegami's arc was the weakest. Its novel sold the least and the manga even skipped it.

[Archangel]

Hancock logic dictates that all will be forgiven, for Misaka is kawaii!

That's a tad harsh, she's a boring character and not much of an addition to the harem but her arc was pretty great. I shat bricks when Touma ate the alchemist with his arm.

Edit: Guitar OP

I have that guy subscribed on Youtube, he's pretty good

[Nadouku]

Oh, how I missed Touma and his misfortunes! This episode was awesome.

[Buffalobiian]

I couldn't get into this episode, and the OP song didn't help neither.

However, the amount of hot nuns is promising.

[Archangel]

[Ayako] Episode 02 - XVID | H264

[RyougaZell]

Awesome. Season just begun and another girl enters Touma's harem. And boy... Agnesse has done more with Touma than other girls so far. Pantie shot, Nude hug and underwear sleep.

Its actually nice, for a change, seeing Index being useful. But her bitch biting showed she's still an annoying brat.

[Kraco]

It might not have been the best decision to just stand and stare there anyway. Even if Agnesse was hugging him. It wasn't his fault in the beginning, since it's a time proven fact he needs to keep saving Index, but it certainly turned into his fault when he didn't disengage and exit. He deserved those bites.

All in all nothing much yet happened in this episode. If Touma had had faster reflexes and thinking faculties, he could have even prevented Orsola from being kidnapped. But he's kind of slow in that respect. Has he ever even fought against somebody and been the one delivering the first strike?

This doesn't look like an arc where we will be seeing Mikoto. But I'm sure we will in the next one!

[Nadouku]

Episode 2: now with 100% more nuns!

For some reason, when Touma tried to grab Agnesse before she fell, I was imagining that her clothes would rip apart like Index's.

[Ryllharu]

Slutty nuns = combat nuns? I don't know, miniskirt nuns just don't do it for me, even when their garter belts are showing. Orsola and her full length habit (and voiced by Endou Aya, mmm) was much better than the other new nuns.

I didn't notice it last season when she first showed up, by Archbishop Laura's hair is probably twice as long as she is tall. It doesn't end down by her knees, it folds over, goes all the way back up into the loop, and then finally ends mid-back. It's a crazy design, terribly impractical, but one that I like.

What I really liked was how Index described Amakusa magic. It's all about secret gestures, escaping, and hiding, perfect for a sect of Japanese Christians.

[animus]

There's too many petankos in Touma's harem.

[Buffalobiian]

Has he ever even fought against somebody and been the one delivering the first strike?

The very nature of his power means it ain't a smart move.

[Buffalobiian]

Ayako - Index S2 Episode 03
- SD ver.

edit: it seems UTW is now doing Index2 solo.