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The Best Episodes of A Certain Magical Index Season 2

Every episode of A Certain Magical Index Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Certain Magical Index Season 2!

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Touma Kamijou is a student living in Academy City, a highly advanced place in terms of technology. Despite being gauged as a level zero esper (no powers), he possesses on his right hand the Imagine

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 19 - The Researcher (Amata Kihara)
    8.1/10(73 votes)

    S2:E19

    Accelerator attempts to make amends for his past by doing a few good deeds, but ends up attacked by a group led by someone from his past. Meanwhile, Toma discovers strange goings-ons in the police force and overhears talk of an intruder in Academy City.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 22 - The Divine Retribution Spell
    8.1/10(74 votes)

    S2:E22

    In order to save Last Order, will Accelerator sacrifice himself? Vento’s past is revealed, Toma delivers a very Toma speech, and Index sings a song as the battle rages on in Academy City.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 17 - Penalty Game
    8.0/10(76 votes)

    S2:E17

    Mikoto convinces Toma to sign up for a couples cell phone contract with her so she can get an adorable promotional item—but how far are the two willing to take the ruse before they get, well, maybe a little too close.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 18 - Serial Number (Specimen Number)
    8.0/10(73 votes)

    S2:E18

    Laura is confronted with a confidential memo during her bath time, Toma buys Mikasa 10032 a piece of jewelry, and many old enemies come together in the search for Last Order.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 20 - Hound Dog (Hound Squad)
    8.0/10(75 votes)

    S2:E20

    Accelerator manages to escape from Kihara, taking Index with him. Elsewhere, Toma and Last Order are on the run from Hound Dog—but the real threat to their lives may come from Vento.

    Director:Ayumu Kotake
    Writer:Masanao Akahoshi

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  6. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 21 - Testament (Learning Device)
    8.0/10(72 votes)

    S2:E21

    When Accelerator deduces who is pulling all the strings in Academy City, no person—or building—is safe from his rage. Meanwhile, Toma goes on a mad dash through the city looking for Last Order, but what he finds is an angel.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 23 - Prewar
    8.0/10(70 votes)

    S2:E23

    Accelerator is injured, but even in that state he’s approached by a city-employed organization that wants to recruit him. As rumors of an impending war spread throughout Academy City, the students in Toma’s class decide to throw a party.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 7 - Move Point (Coordinate Relocation)
    7.9/10(84 votes)

    S2:E7

    Mikoto’s clones use their telepathic network to enlist Misaka 10032 to aid them in stopping Musujime from rebuilding the Tree Diagram in an effort to find out why humans are the only beings with esper powers.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 13 - Croce di Pietro (Apostolic Cross)
    7.9/10(70 votes)

    S2:E13

    As Toma and the others come close to beating Oriana, the motivations behind her actions are finally revealed. But taking out Oriana might not be enough to stop her plot from reaching a catastrophic completion!

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 24 - Skill Out (Armed Gang)
    7.9/10(74 votes)

    S2:E24

    GROUP continues to order Accelerator around by giving him an assignment to kill Misuzu—which leads to Accelerator protecting the woman just to spite the organization when Skill Out attacks.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 11 - Stab Sword
    7.8/10(74 votes)

    S2:E11

    Tsuchimikado’s location spell backfires and leads Oriana straight to him, resulting an epic showdown. But he’s not the only one exposed to Oriana’s magic: Himegami feels the force of the spell caster’s power, and may not survive.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 1 - The Last Day (August 31)
    7.7/10(88 votes)

    S2:E1

    As summer ends, Toma desperately tries to catch up on homework—but that’s totally out of the question once a magician named Yamisaka kidnaps Index. As Toma tries to rescue his friend, he finds there may be more to her captor’s motives than just malice.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 5 - Lotus Wand
    7.7/10(79 votes)

    S2:E5

    The Roman Orthodox nuns continue their attack as Orsola risks everything to have Index decipher the Book of Law. The infamous grimoire could help them finally defeat their enemies—but that’s only if it works like it's supposed to.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 3 - The Amakusa Church
    7.6/10(82 votes)

    S2:E3

    The battle over Orsola, the only nun who can read the Book of Law, continues as Toma is forced to act as an unwitting decoy. The Amakusa clash with church representatives, but the real culprit behind the plot might not be who Toma expected.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 6 - Remnant (Wreckage)
    7.6/10(79 votes)

    S2:E6

    A high-tech suitcase is stolen from couriers, and Kuroko is on the job! But the contents of the package may prove to be more dangerous than any robbers or petty crooks. Also, what is up with all the strange weather in Academy City?

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 12 - Belvedere (The Observatory)
    7.6/10(71 votes)

    S2:E12

    Toma and Tsuchimikado investigate the history of a sacred artifact as they try to figure out what Oriana’s plan is. When they discover they have only until nightfall to stop her from enacting an evil plot, the battle for the future of Academy City begins!

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 4 - Sheol Fear (Voice of the Magicbane)
    7.5/10(81 votes)

    S2:E4

    With Orsola taken hostage, Toma and his gang take the battle to the church. There, Index unleashes a mighty spell. Things look bleak for the Roman Orthodox, but their willingness to sacrifice themselves might just give them the upper hand.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 9 - Route Disturb (Pursuit Inhibited)
    7.5/10(79 votes)

    S2:E9

    As Toma and his group try to track down Oriana, they discover that a “Shorthand”—a specialized spell that operates on its own once being cast—is shorting out their magic. But before they can deactivate it, an incident happens at the middle school.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 10 - Shorthand (Stenographic Sourebook)
    7.5/10(76 votes)

    S2:E10

    With the Shorthand cancelled, Stiyl uses his magic to locate Oriana, causing a fight to erupt. In London, Laura learns that Oriana’s deal might not be for the Stab Sword, but for something else entirely.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 16 - Rosary of the Appointed Time
    7.5/10(70 votes)

    S2:E16

    Toma goes head-to-head with Bishop Biagio during an attempt to rescue Agnese. As the battle rages, the Queen of the Adriatic Sea is revealed to be a ship that can completely destroy Academy City.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 8 - The Daihasei Festival
    7.4/10(80 votes)

    S2:E8

    It’s the Daihasei Festival, and everyone’s parents are in town! As Toma and Mikoto compete against each other in various events, a Roman Orthodox magician and her assistant negotiate to purchase a powerful relic from the English Puritan Church.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 14 - City of Water
    7.4/10(74 votes)

    S2:E14

    After winning a trip to Italy, Toma and Index run across a few old acquaintances. But wherever these two go, disaster is sure to follow—this time in the form of assassins!

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 2 - The Book of Law
    6.4/10(91 votes)

    S2:E2

    The Book of Law is an encrypted grimoire that only one nun has the skills to decipher—and it’s gone missing! If its magic is ever used, it will bring about all sorts of ruin. Now, the church just has to keep the gifted nun safe. How hard can that be?

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. A Certain Magical Index Season 2 Episode 15 - Queen's Fleet
    6.4/10(77 votes)

    S2:E15

    Agnese makes a deal with Toma and Orsola that guarantees their safe escape from the Roman Orthodox ship—so long as they take Sisters Angelene and Lucia with them. As they search for the nuns, they uncover more about the ship’s terrible true purpose.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Researcher (Amata Kihara)" is the best rated episode of "A Certain Magical Index" season 2. It scored 8.1/10 based on 73 votes. Directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/18/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Divine Retribution Spell".