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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 5, 2018 – April 5, 2019
- Season
- Fall 2018
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Hiroshi Nishikiori
- Original creator
- Kazuma Kamachi
- Music
- Maiko Iuchi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
10h 50m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Urban Fantasy96%Super Power95%Magic90%Kuudere79%Snowscape79%Male Protagonist75%Anti-Hero74%Foreign73%Artificial Intelligence70%Guns60%
TVFINISHED2018 FALL6.6 / 10 AniList score
A Certain Magical Index III
とある魔術の禁書目録III• Toaru Majutsu no Index III
Synopsis
Science, magic, and a nun on the run! Kamijo and Index return just in time to celebrate A Certain Magical Index’s 10th anniversary with a brand-new season. After their deadly struggle against the Catholic Church and the pending war between magic and science, Kamijo must work harder to protect Index. But with tensions high all around, what new adventures await them in this next chapter? (Source: Funimation)
Should you watch A Certain Magical Index III?
A Certain Magical Index III has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 34% of 25,145 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #94 highest-rated anime of 2018, and #53 most popular anime of 2018, and #23 highest-rated anime of Fall 2018 on AniList.
Of the 50.3K AniList users who started it, 6.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 39.2K have finished it.
At about 10 h 50 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Sci-Fi, Supernatural — especially urban fantasy, super power, magic, kuudere.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kazuma Kamachi
- Director
- Hiroshi Nishikiori
- Series composition
- Hiroyuki Yoshino
- Character design
- Yuuichi Tanaka
- Music
- Maiko Iuchi
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: A Certain Magical Index II (2010)
- Optional extras: A Certain Magical Index III Specials
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Gravitation” by Maon Kurosaki · eps 1-5, 7-8, 10-13, 15
- OP2“ROAR” by Maon Kurosaki · eps 18-20, 22-23, 25
Endings (2)
- ED1“Kakumei Zenya” by Yuka Iguchi · eps 1-6
- ED2“Owaranai Uta” by Yuka Iguchi · eps 16, 18-20, 23
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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A Certain Magical Index III FAQ
How many episodes does A Certain Magical Index III have?
A Certain Magical Index III has 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch A Certain Magical Index III?
About 10 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is A Certain Magical Index III finished?
Yes. A Certain Magical Index III has finished airing — the final episode aired April 5, 2019.
Is there a season 2 of A Certain Magical Index III?
No sequel is listed for A Certain Magical Index III as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
What should I watch before A Certain Magical Index III?
Watch A Certain Magical Index II first — A Certain Magical Index III is a direct sequel.
Is A Certain Magical Index III based on a light novel?
Yes. A Certain Magical Index III adapts the light novel by Kazuma Kamachi.
Who animated A Certain Magical Index III?
A Certain Magical Index III was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori.
Who sings the opening of A Certain Magical Index III?
The opening, "Gravitation", is performed by Maon Kurosaki.
Where can I watch A Certain Magical Index III?
A Certain Magical Index III is listed on Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.