# A Certain Magical / Scientific Watch Order

Also known as: A Certain Scientific Railgun, Toaru Kagaku no Railgun
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Last updated: 2026-10-02
Maintained by the AnimeChrono community. 22 entries in chronological viewing order.

The A Certain Magical / Scientific watch order interleaves the Index and Railgun series into one chronological timeline spanning 21 blocks, including the Miracle of Endymion movie. Begin with episodes 1-14, then watch the Misaka-centered OVA before the order starts alternating between the two series - short runs like episodes 1-6, episodes 15-16 and episodes 7-9 are woven together so events line up across both shows. A Certain Magical Index the Movie: The Miracle of Endymion slots in near the end, after episodes 2-7 and before the final episodes 8-24. Because the two series overlap in time, watching them separately scrambles the shared events; this correct order keeps the crossovers coherent. Follow the numbered blocks exactly as listed to experience Index and Railgun the way their timelines actually intersect, including all the movie and OVA material in its proper place.

## The order

1. A Certain Scientific Railgun: Episodes 1-14
2. "Since Misaka-san is the Center of Attention Right Now…" OVA (OVA) — optional
3. A Certain Magical Index: Episodes 1-6
4. A Certain Scientific Railgun cont.: Episodes 15-16
5. A Certain Magical Index  cont.: Episodes 7-9
6. A Certain Scientific Railgun cont..: Episodes 17-24
7. A Certain Scientific Railgun S: Episodes 1-10
8. A Certain Magical Index cont..: Episode 10
9. A Certain Scientific Railgun S cont.: Episodes 11-16
10. A Certain Magical Index cont...: Episodes 11-14
11. A Certain Scientific Railgun S cont..: Episodes 17-20
12. A Certain Magical Index cont....: Episodes 15-17
13. A Certain Scientific Railgun S cont...: Episodes 21-24
14. A Certain Magical Index cont.....: Episode 18
15. A Certain Magical Index II: Episode 1
16. A Certain Magical Index cont......: Episode 19-24
17. A Certain Magical Index cont.......: Episodes 2-7
18. A Certain Magical Index the Movie: The Miracle of Endymion (movie)
19. A Certain Magical Index II cont.: Episodes 8-24
20. A Certain Scientific Railgun T: Episodes 1-25
21. A Certain Magical Index III: Episodes 1-26
22. Toaru Anbu no ITEM

## FAQ

**What is the correct order to watch A Certain Magical / Scientific?**

Start with Episodes 1-14 (A Certain Scientific Railgun), then continue with "Since Misaka-san is the Center of Attention Right Now…" OVA, Episodes 1-6 (A Certain Magical Index), Episodes 15-16 (A Certain Scientific Railgun cont.), Episodes 7-9 (A Certain Magical Index  cont.), and Episodes 17-24 (A Certain Scientific Railgun cont..), followed by 16 more entries. The full A Certain Magical / Scientific watch order on this page has 22 entries across 22 series, listed in chronological viewing order.

**How many episodes is A Certain Magical / Scientific?**

A Certain Magical / Scientific has 147 TV episodes in this order, plus 1 movie and 1 OVA.

**Where do the A Certain Magical / Scientific movies fit in the watch order?**

A Certain Magical Index the Movie: The Miracle of Endymion comes right after Episodes 2-7 (A Certain Magical Index cont.......).

**Can I skip anything in A Certain Magical / Scientific?**

Yes. 1 entry is marked optional: "Since Misaka-san is the Center of Attention Right Now…" OVA. Everything else is part of the main story.

**Is A Certain Magical / Scientific finished?**

Yes. A Certain Magical / Scientific has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.

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