Kamijou Touma
High school student with the Imagine Breaker right hand
The protagonist of A Certain Magical Index, possessing the power of 'Imagine Breaker' in his right hand that nullifies supernatural abilities. An unlucky high school student living in Academy City, yet confronts hardships with a strong sense of justice.
Quotes
- I'll smash that illusion to bits!
- Such misfortune...
- What defines a person is not their ability, but their actions
- Once I defeat the enemy, I want it to end there
- Saves every single character that catches his eye
Trivia
- The Imagine Breaker in his right hand is not an ability but a power that negates abilities, classifying him as a Level 0.
- Has an extreme unlucky disposition, constantly getting dragged into conflicts and incidents.
- Suffered amnesia, but retains procedural and semantic memory, so daily life is not greatly impaired.
- Calls himself a 'user of false kindness' while taking pride in his misfortune.
- Despite misfortune, shows tremendous luck in troubles involving women, known as the 'Kamijou trait.'
- His fighting style is ability nullification plus bare-handed combat.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- February 10
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Spiky short black hair with a medium build and slightly muscular physique. Usually wears a school uniform; prefers an orange T-shirt in summer and a gakuran jacket in winter. Favorite shoes are Puma sneakers with a white base and red lines.
- Height
- Approximately 168cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Spiky black hair
- Medium build
- Possesses the 'Imagine Breaker' ability in his right hand
- Iconic items
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- School uniform
- Puma sneakers
- Mobile phone (budget senior smartphone)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Sense of justice
- Detailed personality
- Appears languid and lazy at first glance, but has a very passionate core with a strong sense of justice. Can't abandon people in trouble and good-naturedly helps them regardless of age or gender. Tries to understand the opponent's motives and persuade them whenever possible. In combat, he never gives up, with tenacity as his strong suit. Sometimes shows a self-deprecating side, but always acts aiming for the best choice.
- Keywords
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- Sense of justice
- Unlucky disposition
- Tenacious
- Good-natured
- Lazy
- Tolerant
- Hot-blooded
- Likes to lecture
- High communication ability
- Motto
- "I'll smash that illusion to bits"
- Talents
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- Supernatural nullification (Imagine Breaker)
- Snap judgment
- Intuitive foreboding detection
- Accustomed to brawls
- Indomitable mental strength
- Communication ability
- Cooking
- Skills
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- Martial arts (self-taught)
- Solving incidents without sleep or rest
- Countering supernatural abilities and magic
- On-the-fly tactical adaptation in battle
- Motivation
- To help people in trouble and restore a peaceful daily life
- Habits
- Has a habit of rapid-fire talking when cornered. Catchphrase is 'Such misfortune.'
- Favorite foods
- Home-cooked meals, Index's meals
- Favorite colors
- Orange, Red tones
- Favorite places
- Academy City, Home dormitory
- Person
- Index, Misaka Mikoto
- Hobbies
- Cooking, Trouble resolution
- Disliked situations
- Escaping from trouble, Unreasonable enemies
History
- Backstory
- A first-year high school student living alone in a dormitory in Academy City, having left his family home in Kanagawa Prefecture. Innately possesses 'Imagine Breaker' in his right hand that nullifies supernatural powers, but suffers from an unlucky disposition where much misfortune befalls him because of that ability. Upon meeting Index, he learns of the existence of magic and becomes involved in various incidents.
- Debut date
- April 10, 2004
- Work title
- A Certain Magical Index
- Media type
- Novel
- Episode or chapter
- Volume 1
Meeting with Index
- Significant event
- Meeting with Index
- Description
- Helps Index who was caught on the balcony and begins involvement with the magic world.
Nullification of abilities and magic by Imagine Breaker power
- Significant event
- Nullification of abilities and magic by Imagine Breaker power
- Description
- Nullifies numerous esper abilities and magic in the story with his right hand, protecting himself from countless crises.
Amnesia
- Significant event
- Amnesia
- Description
- Injures his brain from the impact of destroying Index's collar, losing his past memories.
World War III
- Significant event
- World War III
- Description
- Battles numerous enemies and magic cabals, confronting a world crisis.
Confrontation with the Divine Purification Demon Slayer
- Significant event
- Confrontation with the Divine Purification Demon Slayer
- Description
- Battles another existence born from his right arm and reaches a conclusion.
Relationships
Kamijou Touya
Father
Reliable father who has worried about his unlucky disposition since childhood, sending protective charms and allowances.
Kamijou Shina
Mother
Caring mother who supports the family at the family home.
Ryujin Otohime
Cousin
Cousin.
Index
Best friend
From their meeting, they live together, supporting each other as protector and manager.
Misaka Mikoto
Ally
Initially clashed but became trusted comrades who fight together.
Shokuhou Misaki
Ally
Met in middle school, saved her from crisis and deepened friendship, though memory issues led to losing track of her at times.
Tsuchimikado Motoharu
Ally
Best friend and ally in magic-related incidents.
Accelerator
Rival turned ally
Repeated fierce battles in the past, but now share a deep bond of trust.
Othinus
Best friend
Initially enemies, but through repeated worlds became his greatest confidant, and currently live together.
A Certain High School Year 1 Class 7
A Certain High School Year 1 Class 7: unknown
Anglican Church
Anglican Church: ally
Media appearances
A Certain Magical Index
Novel / Protagonist
Light novel series started in 2004
A Certain Magical Index
Anime / Protagonist
2008 TV series
A Certain Magical Index
Manga / Protagonist
Serializing
A Certain Magical Index: The Miracle of Endymion
Movie / Protagonist
2013 theatrical release
A Certain series games
Game / Protagonist
A Certain Scientific Railgun
Anime / Supporting
2010 TV series
Voice cast and creators
Abe Atsushi
- Voice actor
- Abe Atsushi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Common to anime, drama CD, and game versions
- Notes
- Original and current
Kazuma Kamachi
- Creator name
- Kazuma Kamachi
- Role
- Original author
Kiyotaka Haimura
- Creator name
- Kiyotaka Haimura
- Role
- Illustrator
Related goods
Kamijou Touma figure
- Item name
- Kamijou Touma figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Imagine Breaker goods
- Item name
- Imagine Breaker goods
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Character stationery set
- Item name
- Character stationery set
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular