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Действие развивается в параллельном мире, где наука сплавлена с магией, и сверхъестественные способности давно никого не удивляют. Их носители делятся на две категории: эсперов, которые в результате направленной мутации получили один, пусть и мощный дар, и магов, которые могут быть слабее, но диапазон возможностей у них куда шире. Юных эсперов со всей Японии собирают в единый образовательный центр – город под названием Академия...

A Certain Magical Index is set in a world where supernatural abilities are a reality. Individuals who possess special powers acquired via science are called Espers . They possess their powers from birth, but most only awaken them during the Power Curriculum Program. Those Espers who awaken their abilities without the aid of special scientific instruments, whether at birth or through meditation, are referred to as Gemstones. Others, known as Magicians , gain their powers upon mastering the power of magic, either from obtaining knowledge from special books known as Grimoires or by using mystical artifacts, though the existence of magicians is a secret to the public. While Magicians align themselves with ancient religions, Espers are aligned with scientific institutions. This leads to a power struggle between the magic and science factions for control of the world...