Kamijou Touma

High school student who harbors Imagine Breaker

The protagonist of A Certain Magical Index, a high school student classified as a Level 0 despite possessing the power of Imagine Breaker in his right hand. Characterized by a strong sense of justice and misfortune-prone constitution.

Quotes

  • I'll destroy that illusion
  • Such misfortune...
  • Called recklessly life-endangering beyond words by those who understand him.
  • Saves every character that catches his eye, one after another.
  • Wants to end enemies by defeating them.

Trivia

  • Right hand Imagine Breaker negates touched abilities/magic.
  • Hides amnesia from others since losing memories.
  • Misfortune constitution leads to frequent troubles, which trigger incidents.
  • Depicted dying over 10,000 times in series, yet mental strength extraordinarily resilient.
  • Fights mainly bare-handed; self-taught techniques from brawls.
  • Imagine Breaker regenerates even if right arm severed, as it recognizes Touma as owner.

Alternate names

Touma Sogebo Gencoro Kamijou

Tags

Kamijou Touma A Certain Magical Index Imagine Breaker Level 0 Academy City Sense of Justice Misfortune-Prone Magician Esper

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
February 10

Appearance

Overall appearance
Short black hair that sticks up, styled with hair gel for everyday wear. Average height and build but somewhat muscular, mainly wears school uniform; T-shirt in summer, unbuttoned stand-collar jacket in winter. Favors Puma sneakers with white base and red lines.
Height
Approximately 168cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Spiky short black hair
  • Somewhat muscular average build
Iconic items
  • School uniform
  • Puma sneakers
  • Imagine Breaker in right hand

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Sense of Justice
Detailed personality
Basically listless and melancholic, but possesses a strong sense of justice that drives him to help anyone in trouble regardless of gender or age. Extremely good-natured; tries to understand enemies' motivations and persuade them. Extreme misfortune-prone constitution, frequently beset by bad luck; has lazy and inarticulate tendencies, but extraordinarily resilient mental strength. Values human connections, unafraid to probe into others' hearts. Indomitable fighting spirit that refuses to yield even after repeated deaths. While burdened by amnesia, always aims for the optimal choice and acts accordingly.
Keywords
  • Sense of Justice
  • Misfortune-Prone
  • Listless
  • Good-Natured
  • Persistent
  • Hot-Blooded
  • Kind
  • Not Bright (Poor Grades)
  • Has Cowardly Tendencies
Motto
"I'll destroy that illusion"
Talents
  • Right hand 'Imagine Breaker' that negates supernatural powers
  • Sharp intuition (premonition sensing)
  • High mental strength
  • Exceptional adaptability
Skills
  • Bare-handed fighting (self-taught)
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Improvisational tactics
  • Cooking
  • Negotiation/Persuasion
Motivation
To continue helping those in trouble, to uphold his own justice
Habits
When cornered, rambles on with excuses
Favorite foods
Home-cooked meals, Meals in general
Hobbies
Daily life, Interactions with people
Disliked situations
Troublesome matters, Bullying

History

Backstory
Extreme misfortune and insidious bullying since childhood. Sent to Academy City, the city of science, on parents' recommendation. Right hand harbors 'Imagine Breaker' that negates supernatural powers, classified as Level 0. Enters high school, meets Index triggering entry into magic world; involved in various incidents, overcomes crises through effort and coincidence. Hides amnesia past while protecting comrades, unraveling true power and identity of Imagine Breaker.
Debut date
April 10, 2004
Work title
A Certain Magical Index
Media type
Novel
Episode or chapter
Volume 1

Encounter with Index

Significant event
Encounter with Index
Description
Finds Index on apartment balcony on first day of summer vacation, story begins.

Manifestation and exploits of Imagine Breaker

Significant event
Manifestation and exploits of Imagine Breaker
Description
Solves numerous crises using right hand 'Imagine Breaker' that negates magic/esper powers.

Amnesia

Significant event
Amnesia
Description
Loses memories from injury during Index liberation, hides it while living together.

Daihaseisai Festival Arc

Significant event
Daihaseisai Festival Arc
Description
Intense battle with Academy City's strongest esper Accelerator; grows through various incidents.

World War III Arc

Significant event
World War III Arc
Description
Joins large-scale war against magic cabals, challenges fate-of-the-world battles.

Relationships

Kamijou Touya

Father

Worried about Touma's misfortune since childhood; gentle father who supported move to Academy City and daily life.

Kamijou Shina

Mother

Warm mother who worries over and watches Touma. Especially concerned during amnesia.

Ryujin Otsuhime

Cousin

Cousin; close family-like relationship.

Index

Best friend

Rushed to protect her from memory loss agony; afterward lives together.

Misaka Mikoto

Teammate

Clashes as esper yet cooperates, deepening trust.

Shokuhou Misaki

Friend

Mutual aid in battle; special bond from wounding her.

Tsuchimikado Motoharu

Best friend

Builds friendship through magic-side joint operations as comrades.

Accelerator

Rival

After fierce fight with Academy City's strongest foe, come to acknowledge each other.

Othinus

Mentor

Shifts from enemy to understanding ally; cohabits and receives combat advice.

Class Three Idiots (Delta Force)

Class Three Idiots (Delta Force): leader

Anglican Church Necessarius Collaborator

Anglican Church Necessarius Collaborator: unknown

Media appearances

A Certain Magical Index

Anime / Protagonist

2008 TV series

A Certain Magical Index

Manga / Protagonist

A Certain Magical Index

Novel / Protagonist

Volume 1

A Certain Scientific Railgun

Anime / Supporting

TV anime

A Certain Magical Index Movie: The Miracle of Endymion

Movie / Protagonist

2013

Dengeki Gakuen RPG Cross of Venus

Game / Protagonist

Nintendo DS

Voice cast and creators

Atsushi Abe

Voice actor
Atsushi Abe
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime edition, movie edition, and others common

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 Themed Accessory

Item name
Imagine Breaker Themed Accessory
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited