List of A Certain Magical Index video games explained

A Certain Magical Index is a light novel series written by Kazuma Kamachi and illustrated by Kiyotaka Haimura. The story follows Toma Kamijo, a high school student from Academy City, and his meeting with Index, a young nun from the Church of England whose mind has been implanted with 103,000 grimoires of the Index Librorum Prohibitorum. The series and its spin-off, A Certain Scientific Railgun, have been adapted into several video games.

A Certain Magical Index (PSP)

A Certain Magical Index is a fighting game developed by Shade for the PlayStation Portable and published by ASCII Media Works, with Kadokawa Games in charge of sales,[1] on January 27, 2011.[2] ASCII Media Works later developed a revised edition of the game titled A Certain Magical Index PSP the Best, which was released by Kadokawa Games on March 22, 2012.[3]

Gameplay

The game is divided into three modes: battle, story, and communication battle.[4] The "battle mode", also called "vs CPU", allows the player to fight against an AI-controlled character. The "story mode" allows the player to watch the story development of a selected character, with game scenarios written by Kazuma Kamachi. The "communication battle mode", also called "vs HUMAN", allows the player to invite up to two people to play a co-op through the unit's built-in WLAN.

The player's selected character, known as "attacker", can choose from 16 characters to be their combat assistant, known as "partner". The compatibility between the two, which is based on their relationship in the light novel, will determine their ability level.

Music

The opening theme music for A Certain Magical Index PSP game is "Answer" by Maon Kurosaki.[5]

Marketing

In September 2010, two exhibits for the game's trial were set up at the Tokyo Game Show 2010 in Chiba and the Dengeki Bunko Autumn Festival 2010 in Tokyo.[6] ASCII Media Works also set up an exhibit at the 9th Games Japan Festa 2010 in Osaka, which was held in October 2010.[7] In January 2011, buses wrapped with the game's poster began to operate for a week around Akihabara, Ikebukuro, Osaka, Shinjuku, Tokushima, and Tokyo.[8] The game's limited edition purchase was bundled with a Mikoto Misaka figma. Two days after the release of the game, a collaboration event with the Oreimo PSP game was held at Akihabara to distribute shopping bags designed with their posters.[9]

Reception

Sales

A survey conducted by Media Create reported a sale of 56,017 copies of the game upon its release, ranking #5 in the game software weekly sales on the last week of January 2011.[10]

A Certain Scientific Railgun (PSP)

A Certain Scientific Railgun is an action-adventure game developed by Shade for the PlayStation Portable and published by ASCII Media Works, with Kadokawa Games in charge of sales,[11] on December 8, 2011.[12] The story follows Mikoto Misaka, Kuroko Shirai, Kazari Uiharu, and Ruiko Saten in their investigation of urban legends that take place in Academy City. Kadokawa Games later released a PSP the Best edition of the game on March 28, 2013.[13]

Gameplay

The game is a combination of 2D and 3D drawings of characters for the conversation and action parts respectively. During the "conversation" part, the player collects information based on the discussion with the characters to solve the urban legend. It is followed by the "Girls Talk" mode that involves the four main characters of the series, where the player enters the collected topics at the right time to change the flow of the story.[14] Afterward, the player will construct the reasoning to solve the mystery during the "Judgment" mode. If the player reaches a good judgment, the Judgment gauge will increase. Otherwise, the story might reach a bad ending route.

In the "action" part, the player needs to defeat the culprit behind the urban legend during quick time events. Original anime scenes, produced by J.C.Staff, will play in the climax of the game.

Plot

See also: List of A Certain Magical Index characters. The introductory story of the game follows Mikoto Misaka, Kuroko Shirai, Kazari Uiharu, and Ruiko Saten dining in a family restaurant when they heard the grade school students' discussion of an urban legend called "Hair Cutting Bug". Ruiko then explains that a woman with scissors cut the hair of people who fell asleep in a vacant lot. Mikoto becomes interested in the urban legend and starts to investigate it with her friends.[15]

Development

J.C.Staff produced about 80 CG events for A Certain Scientific Railgun PSP game, with Kamachi writing the scenarios. fripSide performed the game's theme music titled "Way to Answer".[16] Composer Satoshi Yaginuma composed and arranged the song in three days after he read the game's plot for five weeks.[17] He came up with the title based on the game's element to solve the mystery of urban legends by Mikoto Misaka and her friends.

Marketing and release

ASCII Media Works released a promotional video for A Certain Scientific Railgun PSP game on November 17, 2011.[18] The game was intended to be released on November 23, 2011 but was delayed to its current release date.[19] A Kuroko Shirai figma and a special cleaning cloth designed by J.C.Staff were bundled with the limited edition release of the game.[20]

A Certain Magical Index: Struggle Battle

was a mobile-based social card game developed by Heroz for Mobage, which was published by ASCII Media Works on December 25, 2012.[21] It was later distributed for the Mixi platform on July 16, 2013.[22]

Gameplay

Players collected and built decks of cards to battle with other players, which were divided into two types that were located on the upper left corner: magic (symbolized by the Star of David) and science (symbolized by the atom).[23] The cards were categorized into several levels of rarity: N (normal), N+, R (rare), R+, HR, SR (super rare), and SR+.[24] Aside from battles, visual novel-styled scenarios written by Kamachi were also in the game. Players could participate in limited-time events that were held thrice in a month to receive exclusive cards and luxury rewards.[25]

Marketing

A pre-registration for the game began on November 22, 2012, with registered players to receive a specially-drawn Mikoto Misaka limited card. A Christmas game event was held from December 25 to 28, 2012, where players received SR cards of Index and Mikoto in their Santa Claus outfit. On December 29, 2012, at Comiket 83, limited edition SR cards of Index in her John Pen's mode were distributed in the Dengeki Bunko booth.[26]

Reception

A Certain Magical Index: Struggle Battle was ranked in Mobage's top 20 apps and was popular among its users, with over 400,000 registered players.

Sequel

The game entered its second season on February 3, 2015 after ASCII Media Works released a major update, rebranding it as A Certain Magical Index: Struggle Battle II and expanding it to the GREE platform.[27] The update came with three new characters, a new card rarity called "SSR", and a new feature called "Partner Effect" to allow the character's "partner", whom they dated within the game, to participate in battles with additional effects.[28] The official website of Mobage announced that the game ended its service on March 30, 2018.[29]

A Certain Magical and Scientific Ensemble

is a visual novel game developed by Guyzware for the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita and published by Namco Bandai Games on February 21, 2013.[30] The game is a crossover between A Certain Magical Index and A Certain Scientific Railgun franchises.

Synopsis

Settings

The game scenarios that were written by Kamachi are divided into four interconnected stories: "Magic (Surface)", "Magic (Hidden)", "Science (Surface)", and "Science (Hidden)".[31] [32] They are set before the events of the Daihasei Festival story arc of the series and the story will lead to .

Plot

See also: List of A Certain Magical Index characters. Magic (Surface): Toma Kamijo and Index plan for their shopping using the coupon from his Academy City SNS Rondo Net when he encountered Mikoto Misaka also using the same social networking site. They share their excitement with Venus Probe Contest while Academy City launches a rocket into space.[33]

Magic (Hidden): Motoharu Tsuchimikado is summoned by Academy City Board Chairman Aleister Crowley for a "certain command" as the chaos around the city ensues, such as mysterious bombings and traffic control system errors. He then enlists the help of Kaori Kanzaki.[34]

Science (Surface): Kuroko Shirai is busy with her Judgment work in preparation for the Daihaseisai. She chats with Mikoto when they heard the roar of the rocket soaring to space. She mentions the connection of the rocket to the Venus Probe Contest that would be held in Academy City SNS Rondo Net.[35]

Science (Hidden): Ruiko Saten enthusiastically introduces Kazari Uiharu to the Academy City SNS Rondo Net. Kazari becomes excited to learn that she could use the coupon from the site to purchase sweets.[36]

Development

Namco Bandai Games had shown interest in making a game with Kamachi as early as January 2011.[37] The company intended to produce a new game for A Certain Magical Index series but they decided to combine it with A Certain Scientific Railgun franchise. Guyzware and Namco Bandai Games announced on June 8, 2012 a collaboration project for a game adaptation of the series,[38] which later revealed to be a crossover visual novel game for PSP.[39] During the planning stage, Kamachi was asked to write the game's plot that would match the film. He wrote the Magic (Surface) route and supervised the other three routes that were handled by Namco Bandai Games. The characters were designed using the Live2D system to depict "slimy" movements and expressive gestures.[40]

Marketing

On August 30, 2012, the game's release date was announced to be February 21, 2013. The game's official website released its first promotional video on October 8, 2012.[41] Four chibi toys from Banpresto for Index, Mikoto Misaka, Ureapaddy Exica, and Kukimoto Hibiki were included in the first production limited release, which was delivered on October 21, 2012.[42] Namco Bandai Games released a promotional video for the games' Magic (Hidden) route on February 14, 2013.[43]

Reception

Sales

Famitsu reported a sale of 19,004 copies of the game three days after its release, ranking #5 in the top 30 game software sales ranking dated February 18–24, 2013.[44]

A Certain Scientific Railgun S Puzzle

was a puzzle game developed by ASCII Media Works for iOS, which was released on July 26, 2013.[45] It was based on A Certain Scientific Railgun S anime series. The game was no longer available in the App Store, with the app's last update being on October 31, 2014.[46]

Gameplay

The player arranged 3 or more panels horizontally or vertically to match patterns and erase them. The bonus button designed with the selected character from the start of the game was located on the bottom screen and could be used five times.[47] 16 wallpapers were available once the player cleared the stages, which could be used for the app's title screen.

A Certain Magical and Scientific Puzzdex

was an action puzzle game developed by Heroz, and published by ASCII Media Works on March 16, 2014 for Android and in April for iOS.[48] The game ended its service on June 30, 2016.[49]

Gameplay

Players needed to form five character cards, called "deck", to play quests.[50] Character cards had five different colored "attributes" (passion, cool, gentle, pride, and innocent)[51] and categorized into two "sides" (magic and science) that were located on the upper left corner. Quests had three types (normal, tutorial, and event) that required "stamina" to play them, except for tutorial mode. "Limited Time Quest" was only available in a certain period of time, where players could obtain limited character cards.

During a quest, the screen was vertically divided into two: the upper part contained five chibi characters of the player's deck, and the lower part contained six-columned five-rowed hexagonal-shaped colored tiles that the player slid horizontally or vertically to combine colors based on their character card attribute and launch an attack.[52]

Marketing and release

Pre-registration for A Certain Magical and Scientific Puzzdex was held on January 10, 2014 through Dengeki Mobile NEO, with registered users to receive Gekota medal and Mikoto Misaka Shower Version card.[53] The game was scheduled to be released in February 2014 for Android and in March 2014 for iOS but was postponed to their new release dates.[54] [55]

A Certain Magical Index: Genuine Mobile Game

A Certain Magical Index: Genuine Mobile Game was a massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed by NetEase Games under the supervision of Kadokawa Corporation, which was released in China on August 31, 2017 for iOS[56] and on September 7 for Android.[57] The game was expanded for PC on January 3, 2019.[58] NetEase Games suspended the game, along with their other products, for one day on April 4, 2020 to mourn for the victims who died during the COVID-19 pandemic.[59] The game ended its service on January 17, 2022.[60]

Gameplay

Players could explore the open world of Academy City and visit its places (such as baseball stadium and bathhouse), interact with objects and NPCs (such as Komoe Tsukuyomi), and complete tasks to win rewards.[61]

Players could also challenge strong bosses, whose attacks were mostly directional AOE (area of effect), to grow into a powerful esper and fight mobs to maintain the peace of the city.[62]

Three minigames were available to gain coins and experience. One of them was available upon reaching Level 10 and required players to clear two waves of Security Robots and defeat the giant variation of it.[63] The second one was for players who reach Level 12 and required them to survive the attacks from Misaka clones for 90 seconds. The third one was open at Level 30 and required players to clear three waves of spies who sneak inside Academy City and defeat Motoharu Tsuchimikado as the final boss.

Development

In July 2016, NetEase Games released a trailer that announced their production of a mobile game for A Certain Magical Index series.[64] fripSide performed the game's theme music titled "Adverse Wind".[65]

Marketing and release

NetEase Games first promoted A Certain Magical Index Genuine Mobile Game in their booth at ChinaJoy 2016.[66] The game also participated at the 15th Firefly Animation Game Carnival in Guangzhou, with Atsushi Abe also present for a fan meeting.[67] NetEase Games released a promotional video for the game, which featured the 3D map of Academy City.[68] The company set up an exhibit booth for the game at China International Cartoon & Game (CCG) Expo 2017 in Shanghai.[69]

The game was later released in Hong Kong and Taiwan by LongE Play on July 12, 2019.[70] [71]

Reception

A Certain Magical Index Genuine Mobile Game ranked #5 in the App Store's top 5 free game list within 24 hours of its release.[72]

A Certain Magical Virtual-On

is a 2018 fighting game developed by Access Games for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita and published by Sega on February 15.[73] It was based on Kamachi's light novel of the same name. Sega temporarily suspended the game's sale in March 2019 for undisclosed reasons.[74]

Gameplay

The game was divided into several modes: story, network, tutorial, and training.[75] The "story" mode told the events of the light novel and would help the player to learn the truth of the incident happened in Academy City as it progresses. The "network" mode allowed the player to match with other players and was divided into two types: rank and player. The "rank" match involved ranking to the national scoreboard, while the "player" match was a free-to-play mode between two players with rules set by the host. The "tutorial" mode would help the player to learn the game from Komoe Tsukuyomi. The "training" mode allowed the player to test their Virtualoid (in-game fighting robot) for a practice.

Players could also select the "mission" mode, which was divided into several battle modes: standard, arcade, boss, destruction, and explosion.[76] The "standard" battle mode involved either solo or duo battle format. The "arcade" battle mode allowed the player to increase their Virtualoid enhancements before the start of the game. The "boss" battle mode involved defeating a boss-specific Virtualoid in a limited time. The "destruction" battle mode involved waves of Virtualoids that the player needed to clear. The "explosion" battle mode allowed the player to play the game in a rugby-type format.

Development

Sega and Dengeki Bunko announced a collaboration project to develop a crossover game between the Virtual On franchise and A Certain Magical Index series, along with the release of a teaser video.[77] Hajime Katoki redesigned the Virtualoids to match with the characters from A Certain Magical Index series.[78] J.C.Staff produced the opening animation for the game.[79] The game's soundtrack was composed by Yuzo Koshiro, while Yuka Iguchi and Rina Satō performed on the theme music "Get Ready!".

Marketing

During the 2017 PlayStation Press Conference in Japan, Sega announced the release date of the game to be on February 15, 2018, and released its first promotional video.[80] The company set up an exhibit for the game at the Tokyo Game Show 2017 from September 21 to 24, 2017.[81] A second promotional video was released on December 6, 2017, which introduced the game's different modes.[82] Shigeo Akira, the game producer, was present during the trial session of the game at Animate Akihabara in Tokyo on December 9, 2017.[83]

Akira visited the stores in Osaka and Nagoya for the game's in-store experience events on January 13 and 28, 2018, respectively.[84] Sega promoted the game in their exhibit at the Taipei Game Show 2018 from January 26 to 29, 2018.[85] On the day of the game's release, Sega held a Twitter campaign to follow their account and retweet a certain tweet for a chance to win the voice casts' autographed colored paper sets.[86]

Reception

Sales

A Certain Magical Virtual-On ranked #8 on the week it was released, with 17,938 copies sold,[87] but the game's sales later dropped in Japan and received heavy criticism from fans and international press, leading to the suspension of its sales.[88]

A Certain Magical Index: Imaginary Fest

is a role-playing game developed by Headlock for Android and iOS and published by Square Enix on July 4, 2019.[89] Voice artists from anime series will reprise their roles and characters that are yet to be featured from light novel series and its spin-offs will be introduced.

Gameplay

Players can form a group of up to 12 characters, with roles divided into two: battle and assist characters.[90] The maximum number of groups that can be created is 5. The turn-based battlefield consists of 3 battle characters positioned in a five-slot deck-like row while facing enemies in the same format.[91]

The game is divided into several quests. "Main Story" has two sub-quests: battle and story. The "battle" quest allows the player to fight enemies and the boss and needs to win to advance, while the "story" quest is for story-viewing only. "Co-op Play" allows up to five players to team up against a boss. "Player Vs. Player" allows the player's group to challenge the other player's team in a battle. "3Team vs 3Team" allows the player's three groups (total of 18 characters) to fight against the other player's three groups. "Evolution Quest" allows the player to earn items to upgrade their characters. Players can also choose "Event" and "Simulation".

The "Memories" section can be selected in the game's menu, which contains four modes: Main, Side and Spot stories, and Extra. The "Side Story" mode allows the player to read various original in-game stories. The "Spot Story" mode allows the player to read stories of characters in a selected location.

Music

Maon Kurosaki performed the first opening theme music of A Certain Magical Index: Imaginary Fest titled "Junction",[92] while fripSide performed the second opening theme music titled "Worlds Collide".[93]

Marketing

On January 4, 2019, Square Enix released a teaser trailer that announced a mobile-based game titled A Certain Magical Index: Imaginary Fest.[94] A promotional video trailer was released on June 28, 2019, which revealed its gameplay.

Post-launch contents

A Certain Magical Index: Imaginary Fest held several crossover events with other anime and video game franchises, including ,[95] Shakugan no Shana,[96] Nier,[97] That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,[98] The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest,[99] The Irregular at Magic High School,[100] Durarara!!×2,[101] and Fullmetal Alchemist.[102]

A Certain Scientific Railgun: Spectrum Story

was an adventure game developed by Now Production for Android and iOS and published by D-techno on March 27, 2020.[103] It was based on A Certain Scientific Railgun T anime series and featured an interactive video call with a 3D-drawn Mikoto Misaka.[104] The game ended its service on October 29, 2021,[105] with its support ended on January 31, 2022.[106]

Gameplay

The game had three options that could be selected on the bottom of the screen: messages, video chat, and menu.[107] In the "video chat" section, the player was in a video call with Mikoto Misaka and needed to select the right dialogue that popped up on the screen to advance the conversation and story. The player's choice of an answer would affect their relationship with her and, if the bond deepens, would unlock new scenarios. The "messages" option allowed the player to view messages from other characters of the series and collect commemorative photos.

Plot

See also: List of A Certain Magical Index characters. The story follows Toma Kamijo receiving a device for an experiment, which was equipped with a thought-controlled MUI (mind user interface). He becomes stuck in a conversation with Mikoto Misaka after the device automatically called her based on their mutual desire for communication.

Development

The main visual of A Certain Scientific Railgun: Spectrum Story was drawn by J.C.Staff.[108]

Marketing

On November 28, 2019, the official website of A Certain Scientific Railgun: Spectrum Story was opened and a Twitter campaign was launched for a chance to receive a handwritten autograph from Rina Satō,[109] which was also given on the game's release date through another Twitter campaign.[110] D-techno released a promotional video of the game on January 6, 2020,[111] while another Twitter campaign was launched for the first 10 people who retweet the campaign tweets to receive Quo cards worth On March 5, 2020, a new Twitter campaign was launched for the first 10 people who retweet the campaign tweets to receive the app's original Quo cards.[112]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://d-game.dengeki.com/toaru/ . d-game.dengeki.com/toaru . Japanese . ja:PSP専用 格闘アクションゲーム『とある魔術の禁書目録<インデックス>』 . Fighting action game for PSP "A Certain Magical Index" . June 16, 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100816115528/http://d-game.dengeki.com/toaru/ . August 16, 2010.
  2. Web site: https://www.shade.co.jp/games/625/ . Shade . 27 January 2011 . Japanese . ja:とある魔術の禁書目録 | SHADE Inc. . A Certain Magical Index | SHADE Inc. . June 14, 2021.
  3. News: March 1, 2012 . ja:「とある魔術の禁書目録」「ティンクル☆くるせいだーすGoGo! 豪華版」「マリッジロワイヤル」の価格改訂版が3月22日に発売 . The revised price of the new version of "A Certain Magical Index", "Twinkle Crusaders GoGo! Luxury Edition", and "Marriage Royale" will be available on March 22. . https://www.4gamer.net/games/123/G012309/20120301054/ . Japanese . . June 16, 2021.
  4. News: June 10, 2010 . ja:アニメ第2期やゲームの画面&特典figmaも!! 『禁書目録』の新展開をチェック! . Anime 2nd season, game screens & bonus figma! Check out the new developments in "Index"! . https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/268/268287/index-2.html . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 16, 2021.
  5. Web site: https://toaru-project.com/index_1_2/goods/cd/2nd/index01440000.html . toaru-project.com/index_1_2 . Japanese . ja:黒崎真音/Magic∞world . Maon Kurosaki/Magic∞world . August 28, 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210614125904/https://toaru-project.com/index_1_2/goods/cd/2nd/index01440000.html . June 14, 2021.
  6. News: September 15, 2010 . ja:PSP『とある魔術の禁書目録』の最新PVを先行公開!! イベントでの試遊情報も!! . The latest PV of PSP "A Certain Magical Index" is released first! Also information on test play at the event! . https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/301/301011/ . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 16, 2021.
  7. News: October 23, 2010 . ja:PSP新作『とある魔術の禁書目録』も体験できる!第9回 Games Japan Festa 2010開催 . You can also experience the new PSP "A Certain Magical Index"! 9th Games Japan Festa 2010 held . https://weekly.ascii.jp/elem/000/002/602/2602798/ . Japanese . Weekly ASCII . June 14, 2021.
  8. News: Nyakamura . January 21, 2011 . ja:『とある魔術の禁書目録』×『俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない』コラボラッピングバス運行決定! . "A Certain Magical Index" x "My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute" collaboration wrapping bus will be in service! . https://weekly.ascii.jp/elem/000/002/603/2603349/ . Japanese . Weekly ASCII . June 16, 2021.
  9. News: Ito . Masahiro . January 29, 2011 . ja:"俺妹×禁書目録"コラボショッパーを秋葉原で同時多発配布! . "Oreimo x A Certain Magical Index" collaboration shopper will be distributed simultaneously in Akihabara! . https://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/584/584782/amp/ . Japanese . ASCII . June 16, 2021.
  10. Web site: https://www.4gamer.net/games/117/G011794/20110202049/ . February 3, 2011 . . Japanese . ja:「THE LAST STORY」11万本,「戦場のヴァルキュリア3」10万本。12タイトルが一気にランクインの「ゲームソフト週間販売ランキング」 . "The Last Story" 110,000 copies, "Valkyria Chronicles 3: Unrecorded Chronicles" 100,000 copies, 12 titles ranked at once in "Game Software Weekly Sales Ranking". . June 14, 2021.
  11. Web site: "A Certain Scientific Railgun", an adventure for PSP®. . ja . June 27, 2021 . January 4, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120104101202/http://d-game.dengeki.com/toaru/railgun/ . bot: unknown .
  12. News: December 8, 2011 . ja:いよいよ本日発売!PSP「とある科学の超電磁砲」のゲーム内容をチェックするんですの! . It's finally out today! We're going to check out the PSP "A Certain Scientific Railgun" game! . https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201112080006/ . Japanese . Gamer . June 27, 2021.
  13. February 7, 2013 . ja:プレイステーション3、およびPSP向け"the Best"シリーズの3月のラインアップが発表 . March lineup of "the Best" series for PlayStation 3 and PSP announced. . https://s.famitsu.com/news/201302/07028391.html . Japanese . . June 27, 2021.
  14. News: August 30, 2011 . ja:PSP『超電磁砲』特集が始動!! 黒子さんの入浴シーンもあるよ! . PSP "Railgun" feature is up and running! There's even a bathing scene with Kuroko-san! . https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/396/396168/index-2.html . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 27, 2021.
  15. News: August 30, 2011 . ja:PSP『超電磁砲』特集が始動!! 黒子さんの入浴シーンもあるよ! . PSP "Railgun" feature is up and running! There's even a bathing scene with Kuroko-san! . https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/396/396168/ . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 27, 2021.
  16. News: October 12, 2011 . ja:佐天さんのグレイトすぎるシャワーシーンが到着っ♪ 物語のカギとなりそうな新キャラなど『超電磁砲』最新情報を掲載 . Here's a great shower scene of Saten-san! The latest information on "Railgun", including a new character who may be the key to the story! . https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/414/414479/index-2.html . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 27, 2021.
  17. News: November 22, 2011 . ja:音楽PVには過去最大級のネタが!? PSP『とある科学の超電磁砲』の主題歌を歌うfripSideにインタビュー! . The music PV has one of the biggest stories ever! Interview with fripSide, the singer of the theme song for PSP's "A Certain Scientific Railgun"! . https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/428/428703/?sp . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 27, 2021.
  18. News: Loo . Egan . November 22, 2011 . A Certain Scientific Railgun PSP Game's Promo Streamed . . June 27, 2021.
  19. News: Loo . Egan . November 2, 2011 . A Certain Scientific Railgun PSP Game's New Delay Listed . . June 27, 2021.
  20. News: September 13, 2011 . ja:美琴と黒子の絆の形がわかる!? 予約特典や限定版特典『figma 白井黒子』を紹介! . You can see the form of the bond between Mikoto and Kuroko! Preorder bonus and limited edition bonus "figma Kuroko Shirai"! . https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/402/402064/?sp . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 27, 2021.
  21. December 25, 2012 . ja:科学と魔術が融合した超能力バトルを勝ち進め!! Mobage『とある魔術の禁書目録 頂点決戦』配信開始 . Win the battle of supernatural powers where science and magic are fused! Mobage's "A Certain Magical Index: Struggle Battle" is now available! . https://www.famitsu.com/news/amp/201212/25026595.php . Japanese . . June 17, 2021.
  22. News: July 16, 2013 . ja:カードバトル「とある魔術の禁書目録 頂点決戦」がmixiゲームで配信スタート . Card Battle 'A Certain Magical Index: Struggle Battle' Now Available on mixi Games . https://www.4gamer.net/games/205/G020533/20130716095/ . Japanese . . June 27, 2021.
  23. News: November 23, 2012 . ja:ソーシャルゲーム『とある魔術の禁書目録(インデックス)頂点決戦(ストラグルバトル)』の事前登録が開始! . Pre-registration for the social game "A Certain Magical Index: Struggle Battle" has started! . https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/563/563177/ . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 17, 2021.
  24. News: December 25, 2012 . ja:ソーシャルゲーム『とある魔術の禁書目録 頂点決戦』正式サービス開始!クリスマスイベントやコミケ連動でレアカードをゲットしよう . The social game "A Certain Magical Index: Struggle Battle" has officially started its service! Get rare cards through Christmas events and Comiket! . https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/576/576516/ . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 17, 2021.
  25. Web site: A Certain Magical Index: Struggle Battle II | Dengeki Mobile NEO . ja . June 17, 2021 . February 25, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150225085250/http://mobile.dengeki.com/toaru-struggle/ . bot: unknown .
  26. News: December 25, 2012 . ja:年賀状も貰える!禁書グッズはワーナーブースと電撃家に! . You can even get New Year's cards! Index goods at the Warner booth and the Dengeki house! . https://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/753/753713/amp/ . Japanese . ASCII . June 17, 2021.
  27. News: February 3, 2015 . ja:GREE/Mobage/mixi/dゲーム「とある魔術の禁書目録 頂点決戦 II」2ndシーズン開幕―新シナリオ&新カードが追加!新機能「パートナー効果」も実装 . GREE/Mobage/mixi/d-game "A Certain Magical Index: Struggle Battle II" 2nd season starts - new scenario and new cards added! New feature "Partner Effect" also implemented! . https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201502030049/ . Japanese . Gamer . June 17, 2021.
  28. News: February 3, 2015 . ja:「とある魔術の禁書目録 頂点決戦」が新章突入。タイトルが"頂点決戦II"に . "A Certain Magical Index: Struggle Battle" has entered a new chapter. Title changed to "Struggle Battle II" . https://www.4gamer.net/games/205/G020533/20150203065/ . Japanese . . June 17, 2021.
  29. Web site: http://sp.mbga.jp/_pf_install?game_id=12011562 . . Japanese . ja:お知らせ - モバゲー . Notice - Mobage . June 17, 2021.
  30. News: Ransom . Ko . August 31, 2012 . A Certain Magical Index & Scientific Railgun Crossover Game Dated . . June 14, 2021.
  31. July 6, 2012 . ja:『とある魔術と科学の群奏活劇(アンサンブル)』がPSPで登場!――原作者書き下ろしのシナリオも . "A Certain Magical and Scientific Ensemble" is now available on PSP! --A new scenario written by the original author! . https://www.famitsu.com/news/amp/201207/06017667.php . Japanese . . June 14, 2021.
  32. News: Green . Scott . October 10, 2012 . "A Certain Magical and Scientific Ensemble" Game Preview . . June 14, 2021.
  33. News: November 29, 2012 . ja:上条さんが主人公の魔術(表)編のあらすじ&井上麻里奈さんが演じる褐色の新キャラクターを公開! . A synopsis of the magic (surface) version with Kamijō as the main character & a new brown character played by Marina Inoue! . https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/565/565141/ . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 17, 2021.
  34. News: January 3, 2013 . ja:ついにヴェールを脱ぐ魔術(裏)編の物語! てらそままさきさん演じるダンディなオジサマもお見逃しなく!! . The story of the magic (hidden) chapter finally comes out of the veil! Don't miss the dandy old man played by Masaki Terasoma! . https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/578/578614/ . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 17, 2021.
  35. News: December 6, 2012 . ja:美琴が活躍する科学(表)編のあらすじをチェック!! そしてできたてホヤホヤのPVを電撃オンラインで先行公開! . Check out the synopsis of the science (surface) chapter where Mikoto is active! And check out the freshly made PV first on Dengeki Online! . https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/567/567146/ . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 17, 2021.
  36. News: December 20, 2012 . ja:小岩井ことりさん演じる新キャラのお嬢様や学園都市統括理事長も登場する科学(裏)編のあらすじを掲載! . A new character, a young lady played by Kotori Koiwai, and the Board Chairman of Academy City also appear in the Science (Hidden) Arc! . https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/574/574610/ . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 17, 2021.
  37. News: October 5, 2012 . ja:鎌池和馬先生をはじめとした本作のキーマンたちによる座談会をお届け! . We bring you a roundtable discussion with Kazuma Kamachi and other key players of this work! . https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/539/539516/index-2.html . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 17, 2021.
  38. News: Loo . Egan . June 8, 2012 . A Certain Magical Index Gets Game by Namco Bandai, Guyzware . . June 8, 2012.
  39. News: Loveridge . Lynzee . June 29, 2012 . A Certain Magical Index & Scientific Railgun Converge on PSP . . September 26, 2012.
  40. Web site: http://toaru-game.channel.or.jp/system . . Japanese . ja:とある魔術と科学の群奏活劇 | バンダイナムコゲームス公式サイト . A Certain Magical Index | Bandai Namco Games Official Website . June 17, 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121226150822/http://toaru-game.channel.or.jp/system . December 26, 2012.
  41. News: Nelkin . Sarah . October 10, 2012 . A Certain Magical Index & Scientific Railgun Crossover Game's 1st Promo Streamed . . October 9, 2012.
  42. August 30, 2012 . ja:『とある魔術と科学の群奏活劇』発売日決定!初回生産限定版にはちびきゅんキャラ4体付属 . "A Certain Magical and Scientific Ensemble" release date set! First Production Limited Edition Includes Four Chibi Kyun Character . https://www.famitsu.com/news/amp/201208/30020394.php . Japanese . . June 17, 2021.
  43. News: Nelkin . Sarah . February 14, 2013 . A Certain Magical Index x Scientific Railgun Game's Magic Side Promo Posted . . June 27, 2021.
  44. February 27, 2013 . ja:【ゲームソフト販売本数ランキング TOP30】集計期間:2013年02月18日〜2013年02月24日 . [Game Software Unit Sales Ranking TOP 30] Period: Feb. 18, 2013 - Feb. 24, 2013 . http://www.famitsu.com/news/201302/27029488.html . Japanese . dead . . https://web.archive.org/web/20130301233442/http://www.famitsu.com/news/201302/27029488.html . March 1, 2013 . June 17, 2021.
  45. Web site: Challenge yourself to a difficult puzzle in "A Certain Scientific Railgun S Puzzle" where you can get wallpapers of Mikoto and Kuroko! . ja . June 28, 2021 . March 26, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140326151359/http://www.animate.tv/app/details.php?id=1390468053 . bot: unknown .
  46. Web site: https://appadvice.com/app/e3-81-a8-e3-81-82-e3-82-8b-e7-a7-91-e5-ad-a6-e3-81-ae-e8-b6-85-e9-9b-bb-e7-a3-81-e7-a0-b2s-e3-83-91-e3-82-ba-e3-83-ab/674359257 . AppAdvice . Japanese . ja:とある科学の超電磁砲Sパズル by ASCII MEDIA WORKS Inc. . A Certain Scientific Railgun S Puzzle by ASCII MEDIA WORKS Inc. . June 29, 2021.
  47. News: January 30, 2014 . ja:美琴や黒子の壁紙がもらえる『とある科学の超電磁砲Sパズル』で難解なパズルに挑戦! . Challenge yourself to a difficult puzzle in "A Certain Scientific Railgun S Puzzle" where you can get wallpapers of Mikoto and Kuroko! . https://news.nicovideo.jp/watch/nw932466 . Japanese . . June 29, 2021.
  48. News: March 17, 2014 . ja:スマホ向けパズルゲーム「とある魔術と科学の謎解目録」Android版が配信中 . Android version of "A Certain Magical and Scientific Puzzdex", a puzzle game for smartphones, is now available. . https://www.4gamer.net/games/251/G025100/20140317020/ . Japanese . . June 28, 2021.
  49. Web site: A Certain Magical and Scientific Puzzdex | Dengeki Bunko Official Website . ja . June 28, 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170930132406/http://dengekibunko.jp/puzzdex/ . September 30, 2017.
  50. Web site: A Certain Magical and Scientific Puzzdex - Game System | Dengeki Mobile NEO . ja . June 28, 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150110020700/http://mobile.dengeki.com/puzzdex/gamesystem . January 10, 2015.
  51. Web site: A Certain Magical and Scientific Puzzdex - Character | Dengeki Mobile NEO . ja . June 28, 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150108041045/http://mobile.dengeki.com/puzzdex/character/ . January 8, 2015.
  52. News: April 28, 2014 . ja:「とある魔術と科学の謎解目録」,10万3000人突破記念キャンペーン開催 . "A Certain Magical and Scientific Puzzdex" Celebrates 103,000th Player Campaign . https://www.4gamer.net/games/251/G025101/20140428041/ . Japanese . . June 28, 2021.
  53. News: January 10, 2014 . ja:『とある魔術と科学の謎解目録(パズデックス)』事前登録が電撃モバイルNEOでスタート! . Pre-registration for "A Certain Magical and Scientific Puzzdex" has started on Dengeki Mobile NEO! . https://toaru-project.com/railgun_s/news/index00800000.html . Japanese . toaru-project.com/railgun_s . June 28, 2021.
  54. Web site: A Certain Magical and Scientific Puzzdex | Dengeki Mobile NEO . ja . June 28, 2021 . March 6, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140306070232/http://mobile.dengeki.com/puzzdex/ . dead .
  55. Web site: A Certain Magical and Scientific Puzzdex | Dengeki Mobile NEO . ja . June 28, 2021 . March 27, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140327173822/http://mobile.dengeki.com/puzzdex/ . dead .
  56. News: August 31, 2017 . zh:《魔法禁书目录》正版手游 今日App Store独家首发 . "A Certain Magical Index" Official Mobile Game Exclusively Released on App Store Today . https://game.163.com/m/news/2017/08/31/18467_709042.html . Chinese . . July 3, 2021.
  57. News: September 7, 2017 . zh:学园都市开学《魔法禁书目录》手游今日安卓全平台公测 . "A Certain Magical Index" Mobile Game Open Beta on All Android Platforms Today . https://bilibili.163.com/m/20190315/25080_710169.html . Chinese . . July 3, 2021.
  58. Web site: https://m.bilibili.com/video/av31019876 . September 3, 2018 . Album Bam . Chinese . zh:魔禁將加入保底,十月份大批新活动,PC版將放出!——魔禁手游ch直播内容精华版 . A Certain Magical Index will join the guarantee, a large number of new activities in October, the PC version will be released! --Index mobile game ch live content essence version . July 3, 2021 . Bilibili.
  59. Web site: https://bilibili.163.com/m/20200403/25081_873520.html . April 3, 2020 . . Chinese . zh:网易游戏4月4日全国哀悼日停服公告 . NetEase Games April 4 national mourning day shutdown announcement . July 6, 2021.
  60. Web site: A Certain Magical Index Operation Team . November 17, 2021 . Chinese . zh:《魔法禁书目录》非网易官方版本停运公告 . A Certain Magical Index Non-NetEase Official Version Shutdown Announcement . https://a.9game.cn/mfjsml/5606450.html . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220123101201/https://a.9game.cn/mfjsml/5606450.html . January 23, 2022 . January 23, 2022 . Jiuyou .
  61. News: August 31, 2017 . zh:《魔法禁书目录》正版手游 今日App Store独家首发 . "A Certain Magical Index" Mobile Game Exclusively Released on App Store Today . https://bilibili.163.com/m/20190315/25080_709038.html . Chinese . . July 3, 2021.
  62. News: September 6, 2017 . zh:章节剧情攻略战《魔法禁书目录》副本玩法解析 . Chapter Story Strategy War gameplay of "A Certain Magical Index" analyzed . https://game.stargame.com/mfjsml/1856 . Chinese . StarGame . July 4, 2021.
  63. News: August 14, 2017 . zh:社会见学《魔法禁书目录》日常副本玩法揭秘 . Social Studies gameplay of "A Certain Magical Index" revealed . https://game.stargame.com/mfjsml/1855 . Chinese . StarGame . July 4, 2021.
  64. Web site: https://m.bilibili.com/video/BV14s41117ao . July 26, 2016 . Bilibili Game Center . Chinese . zh:御坂御坂向你扔来魔禁正版手游制作决定PV . Misaka Misaka throws at you the original mobile game production decision PV . July 3, 2021 . Bilibili.
  65. News: September 7, 2018 . zh:人气乐团fripSide献唱主题曲 《魔法禁书目录》新版本大揭秘 . Popular band fripSide sings the theme song of "A Certain Magical Index" and the new version revealed . https://bilibili.163.com/m/20190315/25080_774020.html . Chinese . . July 3, 2021.
  66. News: July 21, 2016 . zh:角川正版《魔法禁书目录》正版手游制作决定 . Kadokawa-certified "A Certain Magical Index" genuine mobile game production decision . http://bilibili.163.com/2016/07/21/22642_630765.html . Chinese . . July 4, 2021 . May 4, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170504110632/http://bilibili.163.com/2016/07/21/22642_630765.html . dead .
  67. News: May 2, 2017 . zh:为炮姐庆生 魔禁确认参展萤火虫漫展 . Celebrating the birthday of Mikoto Misaka, A Certain Magical Index confirmed to participate in the Firefly Comic Exhibition . https://bilibili.163.com/m/20181030/25080_685754.html . Chinese . . July 4, 2021.
  68. News: May 2, 2017 . zh:3D学园都市实景 《魔法禁书目录》手游视频先行版曝光 . 3D Academy City real scene "A Certain Magical Index" mobile game video advance version revealed . https://bilibili.163.com/m/20181030/25080_686440.html . Chinese . . July 3, 2021.
  69. News: August 21, 2017 . zh:CCG漫展回顾《魔法禁书目录》盛夏清凉COS秀 . CCG Comic Exhibition Review "A Certain Magical Index" Midsummer Cool COS Show . https://bilibili.163.com/m/20190315/25080_703589.html . Chinese . . July 3, 2021.
  70. News: July 12, 2019 . zh:日系RPG手遊《魔法禁書目錄》今日雙平台上市 十大開服活動共慶學園都市開啟 . Japanese RPG "A Certain Magical Index" dual-platform launch today and the top ten opening events will celebrate the opening of Academy City . https://m.gameapps.hk/news/34402/A-Certain-Magical-Index-ios-android . Chinese . Hong Kong Mobile Game Network . July 6, 2021.
  71. News: Jessica . July 12, 2019 . zh:正版授權手機新作《魔法禁書目錄》今日上市 成為「適格者」到學園都市盡情探索 . Genuine authorized mobile phone new work "A Certain Magical Index" is listed today and become a "fitter" to explore Academy City . https://m.gamer.com.tw/gnn/detail.php?sn=182559 . Chinese . GNN News . July 6, 2021.
  72. News: September 5, 2017 . zh:苹果精品推荐《魔法禁书目录》手游 安卓预下载开放 . Apple recommends "A Certain Index" mobile game. Android pre-download is open . https://bilibili.163.com/m/20181030/25080_709675.html . Chinese . . July 3, 2021.
  73. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=757637894446049&id=321959548013888&__tn__=%2As%2As-R . Access Games Inc. . Japanese . ja:みなさん、こんにちは。弊社開発チームがご協力させていただきました、"電脳戦機バーチャロン×とある魔術の禁書目録とある魔術の電脳戦機」が2018年2月15日に発売されました! . Hello everyone. "Cyber Troopers Virtual-On x A Certain Magical Index: A Certain Magical Virtual-On", which our development team helped to create, was released on February 15, 2018! . June 22, 2021 . Facebook.
  74. News: March 20, 2019 . ja:「とある魔術の電脳戦機」の販売が明日(3月21日)より一時休止へ . Sales of "A Certain Magical Virtual-On" to be temporarily suspended tomorrow (March 21). . https://www.4gamer.net/games/374/G037408/20190320112/ . Japanese . . June 22, 2021.
  75. Web site: https://vo-index.sega.jp/system/index04.html . . Japanese . ja:電脳戦機バーチャロン×とある魔術の禁書目録 とある魔術の電脳戦機(バーチャロン) 公式サイト . Cyber Troopers Virtual-On x A Certain Magical Index: A Certain Magical Virtual-On Official Website . June 22, 2021.
  76. News: January 31, 2018 . ja:『電脳戦機バーチャロン×とある魔術の禁書目録 とある魔術の電脳戦機』多人数バトルからスポーツアクションまで、多種多彩なミッションモードの詳細を公開! . "Cyber Troopers Virtual-On x A Certain Magical Index: A Certain Magical Virtual-On" reveals details of the various mission modes, from multiplayer battles to sports action! . https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/amp/p/000002061.000005397.html . Japanese . PR Times . June 22, 2021.
  77. News: Hodgkins . Crystalyn . March 12, 2017 . Sega, Dengeki Bunko Develop A Certain Magical Virtual-On Collaboration Game For PS4, PS Vita . . June 28, 2021.
  78. Web site: https://sega.jp/product/vo-index/ . . Japanese . ja:電脳戦機バーチャロン×とある魔術の禁書目録 とある魔術の電脳戦機 . Cyber Troopers Virtual-On × A Certain Magical Index: A Certain Magical Virtual-On . June 28, 2021.
  79. News: November 17, 2017 . ja:「とある魔術の電脳戦機」のオープニングアニメが公開。制作はJ.C.STAFFが担当,井口裕香さんと佐藤利奈さんが歌う主題歌も聴ける . The opening animation of "A Certain Magical Virtual-On" has been released. J.C.Staff is in charge of the production, and you can listen to the theme song sung by Yuka Iguchi and Rina Satō. . https://www.4gamer.net/games/374/G037408/20171117119/ . Japanese . . June 22, 2021.
  80. News: September 19, 2017 . ja:「電脳戦機バーチャロン×とある魔術の禁書目録 とある魔術の電脳戦機」は2018年2月15日に発売 . "Cyber Troopers Virtual-On x A Certain Magical Index: A Certain Magical Virtual-On" will be released on February 15, 2018. . https://www.4gamer.net/games/374/G037408/20170919067/ . Japanese . . June 22, 2021.
  81. News: September 8, 2017 . ja:東京ゲームショウ2017セガブースの出展タイトルや配布物が公開。「とある魔術の電脳戦機」「D×2 真・女神転生」などの最新作が試遊出展へ . Titles and handouts for the SEGA booth at Tokyo Game Show 2017 have been revealed. The latest titles such as "A Certain Magical Virtual-On" and "Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei" will be on display for test play. . https://www.4gamer.net/games/392/G039268/20170908128/ . Japanese . . June 22, 2021.
  82. News: December 6, 2017 . ja:「とある魔術の電脳戦機」,プロモーションビデオ第2弾を公開。チュートリアルやオンライン対戦などのゲームモードとシステムを紹介 . "A Certain Magical Virtual-On" has released its second promotional video. Introduces the tutorial, online battle, and other game modes and systems. . https://www.4gamer.net/games/374/G037408/20171206038/ . Japanese . . June 22, 2021.
  83. News: December 12, 2017 . ja:『とある魔術の電脳戦機』亙重郎プロデューサー語る - 体験版は12月14日配信予定 . "A Certain Magical Virtual-On" Producer Shigeo Akira talks - Trial version to be released on December 14 . https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20171212-SEGA/ . Japanese . Mynavi News . June 28, 2021.
  84. News: December 22, 2017 . ja:「とある魔術の電脳戦機」,2018年1~2月に東京・大阪・名古屋で店頭体験会を実施。一部会場にはプロデューサーの亙 重郎氏も来場予定 . "A Certain Magical Virtual-On" in-store experience events will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya in January and February 2018. Mr. Shigeo Akira, the producer of the game, will visit some of the venues. . https://www.4gamer.net/games/374/G037408/20171222051/ . Japanese . . June 26, 2021.
  85. Web site: https://www.4gamer.net/games/374/G037408/20180123029/ . January 23, 2018 . . Japanese . ja:セガゲームスが台北ゲームショウ2018に出展。アジアで展開する新作タイトルを公開 . SEGA Games to Exhibit at Taipei Game Show 2018. Revealing new titles to be developed in Asia. . June 26, 2021.
  86. News: February 15, 2018 . ja:15年ぶりのバーチャロン新作「とある魔術の電脳戦機」が本日発売。出演声優陣のサイン色紙セットが当たる発売記念Twitterキャンペーンが開催 . "A Certain Magical Virtual-On", the first new Virtual On title in 15 years, goes on sale today. A Twitter campaign to celebrate the release will be held to win a set of autograph cards signed by the voice actors. . https://www.4gamer.net/games/374/G037408/20180215024/ . Japanese . . June 26, 2021.
  87. Web site: This Week In Sales: Debuts For Secret of Mana Remake, Bayonetta 1 & 2 On Switch . February 21, 2018 . June 26, 2021 . February 23, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180223124105/http://www.siliconera.com/2018/02/21/week-sales-debuts-secret-mana-remake-bayonetta-1-2-switch/ . live.
  88. Web site: Sega Temporarily Stops Sales Of 'A Certain Magical Virtual On' In Japan . Barder . Ollie . March 21, 2019 . . July 30, 2021 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210729181602/https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2019/03/21/sega-temporarily-stops-sales-of-a-certain-magical-virtual-on-in-japan/amp/ . July 29, 2021.
  89. News: Hodgkins . Crystalyn . June 28, 2019 . A Certain Magical Index: Imaginary Fest Smartphone Game Reveals System Promo Video, July 4 Release . . June 18, 2021.
  90. News: May 28, 2019 . ja:『とある』キャラが総出演する学園異能バトルRPG『とある魔術の禁書目録 幻想収束』がいよいよ開幕! . The academy battle RPG "A Certain Magical Index: Imaginary Fest", featuring all the characters from "Toaru", is finally open! . https://dengekionline.com/articles/1096/ . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 19, 2021.
  91. News: June 4, 2019 . ja:『とある魔術の禁書目録 幻想収束』独自のバトルシステムをチェック。科学と魔術を駆使して強敵を蹴散らせ! . Check out the unique battle system of "A Certain Magical Index: Imaginary Fest". Use science and magic to kick the crap out of your powerful enemies! . https://dengekionline.com/articles/1669/ . Japanese . Dengeki Online . June 19, 2021.
  92. News: Hodgkins . Crystalyn . July 4, 2019 . A Certain Magical Index: Imaginary Fest Smartphone Game's Opening Video Streamed . . August 28, 2022 . June 3, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210603064438/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-07-04/a-certain-magical-index-imaginary-fest-smartphone-game-opening-video-streamed/.148626 . live .
  93. Web site: [Album] infinite synthesis 6 ]. . Japanese . August 26, 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220827223108/https://nbcuni-music.com/fripside/discography/album/index00400000.html . August 27, 2022.
  94. News: Hodgkins . Crystalyn . January 5, 2019 . Square Enix Announces A Certain Magical Index: Imaginary Fest Smartphone Game . . June 3, 2021.
  95. News: Morrissy . Kim . September 4, 2020 . A Certain Magical Index: Imaginary Fest Smartphone Game Launches Crossover With Konosuba Film . . June 15, 2021 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201018085000/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-03/a-certain-magical-index-imaginary-fest-smartphone-game-launches-crossover-with-konosuba-film/.163619 . October 18, 2020.
  96. Web site: Morissy . Kim . October 14, 2020 . Shakugan no Shana Anime Celebrates 15th Anniversary With A Certain Magical Index Smartphone Game Collaboration . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211124015735/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-10-13/shakugan-no-shana-anime-celebrates-15th-anniversary-with-a-certain-magical-index-smartphone-game-/.165144 . November 24, 2021 . November 24, 2021 . Anime News Network.
  97. News: Morrissy . Kim . May 4, 2021 . A Certain Magical Index Smartphone Game Announces Collaboration With NieR Series . . June 3, 2021 . June 3, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210603064438/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-05-03/a-certain-magical-index-smartphone-game-announces-collaboration-with-nier-series/.172240 . live .
  98. Web site: Morissy . Kim . October 14, 2021 . Rimuru Gets Isekai'd Back to Japan in A Certain Magical Index Smartphone Game Crossover . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211124020220/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-10-13/rimuru-gets-isekaid-back-to-japan-in-a-certain-magical-index-smartphone-game-crossover/.178372 . November 24, 2021 . November 24, 2021 . Anime News Network.
  99. Web site: https://www.index-if.jp/information/sikkakumonCollaboInformation.html . February 5, 2022 . index-if.jp . . Japanese . ja:2/12(土)より「とある魔術の禁書目録 幻想収束」×「失格紋の最強賢者」コラボ開催決定٩(๑>◡<๑)۶★盛りだくさんの「とある開発の情報発信 出張版 『2.5周年記念 公開生放送』編」で発表された情報はこちら!. The collaboration between A Certain Magical Index: Imaginary Fest and The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest will be held from 2/12 (Sat) ٩(๑>◡<๑)۶★ The information announced in the "Information Dissemination Business Trip Version of a Certain Development '2.5th Anniversary Public Live Broadcast' Edition" is here! . February 6, 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220205171724/https://www.index-if.jp/information/sikkakumonCollaboInformation.html . February 5, 2022.
  100. Web site: https://www.index-if.jp/information/mahoukaCollaborationInformationB.html . July 27, 2022 . index-if.jp . . Japanese . ja:【大ニュース速報‼(*´▽`๓)】8/1(月)より「とある魔術の禁書目録 幻想収束」×「魔法科高校の劣等生 リローデッド・メモリ」コラボ開催決定!!★盛りだくさんの合同生放送で発表された情報はこちら!. [Breaking News!! (*´▽`๓)] A Certain Magical Index: Imaginary Fest × The Irregular at Magic High School: Reloaded Memory collaboration will be held starting on August 1 (Mon)! ★Here's the information announced during the exciting joint live broadcast! . July 27, 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220727141009/https://www.index-if.jp/information/mahoukaCollaborationInformationB.html . July 27, 2022.
  101. Web site: https://www.index-if.jp/information/toaruIFInfo06SummaryB.html . August 29, 2022 . index-if.jp . . Japanese . ja:「『とある魔術の禁書目録 幻想収束』とある開発の情報発信 Vol.6」で発表された情報はこちら!コラボキャンペーンは9/1(木)から順次スタート!開催をお楽しみにヾ(。>v<。)ノ゙ . Information presented at "A Certain Magical Index: Imaginary Fest: A Certain Development Information Broadcast Vol. 6" is here! The collaboration campaign will start sequentially from 9/1 (Thursday)! Please look forward to the campaign ヾ(。>v<。)ノ゙ . August 29, 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220829144711/https://www.index-if.jp/information/toaruIFInfo06SummaryB.html . August 29, 2022.
  102. Web site: https://www.index-if.jp/information/toaruIFInfo07SummaryB.html . November 9, 2022 . index-if.jp . . Japanese . ja:٩(๑>∀<๑)۶11/11(金)より『鋼の錬金術師 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST』コラボ開催決定★☆コラボガチャや豪華キャンペーンSTARTをお楽しみに٩(๑>∀<๑)۶ . ٩(๑>∀<๑)۶ Fullmetal Alchemist collaboration will be held from 11/11 (Friday)★☆Please look forward to the collaboration gacha and the gorgeous campaign START ٩(๑>∀<๑)۶ . November 10, 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221109232755/https://www.index-if.jp/information/toaruIFInfo07SummaryB.html . November 9, 2022.
  103. Web site: https://www.nowpro.co.jp/result/2433/ . Now Production . Japanese . ja:とある科学の超電磁砲 通心物語(スペクトルストーリー) . A Certain Scientific Railgun: Spectrum Story . July 1, 2021.
  104. News: Sherman . Jennifer . November 29, 2019 . A Certain Scientific Railgun Anime Season 3 Gets Smartphone Game . . July 1, 2021.
  105. とある科学の超電磁砲 通心物語(スペクトルストーリー)【公式】 . railgunspectrum . 1453994537769062405 . October 29, 2021 . ja:【重要なお知らせ】平素より「とある科学の超電磁砲 通心物語」をご愛願いただき、誠にありがとうございます。「とある科学の超電磁砲 通心物語」2021年10月29日(金)16時をもちまして、サービスを終了いたしました。これまでご愛顧いただいたお客様に心より御礼申し上げます。. [Important Notice] We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of A Certain Scientific Railgun: Spectrum Story. We are very pleased to announce that the service for A Certain Scientific Railgun: Spectrum Story has been terminated at 16:00 on October 29, 2021 (Friday). We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of our customers who have patronized us. . Japanese . January 30, 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220130104312/https://twitter.com/railgunspectrum/status/1453994537769062405 . January 30, 2022.
  106. とある科学の超電磁砲 通心物語(スペクトルストーリー)【公式】 . railgunspectrum . 1453994537769062405 . October 29, 2021 . ja:【重要なお知らせ②】サービス終了にともない、2022年1月31日をもってサポートを終了いたします。追加パックをご購入済みのお客様につきましては、2022年2月以降にアプリを削除して再インストールされた場合、追加パッケージの使用ができません。ご理解ご了承いただけますようお願い申し上げます。. [Important Notice (2)] With the end of the service, support will be discontinued on January 31, 2022. For customers who have already purchased the additional package, if you delete and reinstall the application after February 2022, you will not be able to use the additional package. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation. . Japanese . January 30, 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220130105015/https://twitter.com/railgunspectrum/status/1475304941023805443 . January 30, 2022.
  107. Web site: https://railgun-spectrum.com/ . D-techno . Japanese . ja:とある科学の超電磁砲 通心物語(スペクトルストーリー)|D-techno . A Certain Scientific Railgun: Spectrum Story|D-techno . July 1, 2021.
  108. News: December 5, 2019 . ja:TVアニメ『とある科学の超電磁砲T』のアプリ『とある科学の超電磁砲 通心物語(スペクトルストーリー)』アプリメインビジュアル、アプリ導入シナリオを公開 . TV anime "A Certain Scientific Railgun T" app "A Certain Scientific Railgun: Spectrum Story" app main visual and introduction scenario released . https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/amp/p/000000199.000006779.html . Japanese . PR Times . July 1, 2021.
  109. News: November 28, 2019 . ja:TVアニメ「とある科学の超電磁砲T」のアプリ化が決定。公式サイトが公開&公開記念キャンペーンが開始 . The TV anime "A Certain Scientific Railgun T" will be made into an application. The official website has been released and a campaign to celebrate the release has started! . https://www.4gamer.net/games/487/G048773/20191128135/ . Japanese . . July 1, 2021.
  110. News: March 27, 2020 . ja:「とある科学の超電磁砲 通心物語」が本日配信開始。記念キャンペーン開催中 . "A Certain Scientific Railgun: Spectrum Story" starts distribution today. Commemorative Campaign Now Underway . https://www.4gamer.net/games/487/G048773/20200327110/ . Japanese . . July 1, 2021.
  111. News: Sherman . Jennifer . January 7, 2020 . A Certain Scientific Railgun: Spectrum Story Smartphone Game's Promo Video Streamed . . July 1, 2021.
  112. News: ja:「とある科学の超電磁砲 通心物語」,オリジナルQUOカードが当たるフォロー&RTキャンペーン第3弾が開催 . "A Certain Scientific Railgun: Spectrum Story", the third follow and RT campaign to win an original QUO card is underway. . https://www.4gamer.net/games/487/G048773/20200305076/ . Japanese . . July 1, 2021.