Can I watch this without watching the original series?

Jan 15, 2017 10:16 AM

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CFKazu said:
I know this is a spin-off series of the original index series. So can you watch this and understand what's going on without watching the original series first?

i think you cant as you wont get the concept without watching original anime

Jan 16, 2017 10:44 PM

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Katrix_ said:

CFKazu said:
I know this is a spin-off series of the original index series. So can you watch this and understand what's going on without watching the original series first?

i think you cant as you wont get the concept without watching original anime

You can totally watch this without watching index. This spin of is boring as shit and pales in comparison to the original series (index) I am still on episode 20 on this and cant bare to push myself through. I still have to finish the second season then I can move on to my reward (Index 2). god is this awful. It is ruining misaka. Does this get better?

Jan 16, 2017 10:47 PM

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SeasonADay said:

Katrix_ said:

i think you cant as you wont get the concept without watching original anime

You can totally watch this without watching index. This spin of is boring as shit and pales in comparison to the original series (index) I am still on episode 20 on this and cant bare to push myself through. I still have to finish the second season then I can move on to my reward (Index 2). god is this awful. It is ruining misaka. Does this get better?

you have to watch this before season second of original series? i skipped it and after first season of index went for its next season

Jan 16, 2017 10:51 PM

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Katrix_ said:

SeasonADay said:

You can totally watch this without watching index. This spin of is boring as shit and pales in comparison to the original series (index) I am still on episode 20 on this and cant bare to push myself through. I still have to finish the second season then I can move on to my reward (Index 2). god is this awful. It is ruining misaka. Does this get better?

you have to watch this before season second of original series? i skipped it and after first season of index went for its next season

I'm on filler episodes and I am dying. Index is where the real action happens. I'm about to turn on crunchyroll and suffer some more. It is all for the purpose of index though and I love index so I can suffer through some railgun. I hope it gets better.
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Jan 16, 2017 10:59 PM

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SeasonADay said:

Katrix_ said:

you have to watch this before season second of original series? i skipped it and after first season of index went for its next season

I'm on filler episodes and I am dying. Index is where the real action happens. I'm about to turn on crunchyroll and suffer some more. It is all for the purpose of index though and I love index so I can suffer through some railgun. I hope it gets better.
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Thanks for warning i planned to watch railgun as my current anime is about to finish but now i wont :D

Jan 16, 2017 11:09 PM

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SeasonADay said:

Katrix_ said:

i think you cant as you wont get the concept without watching original anime

You can totally watch this without watching index. This spin of is boring as shit and pales in comparison to the original series (index) I am still on episode 20 on this and cant bare to push myself through. I still have to finish the second season then I can move on to my reward (Index 2). god is this awful. It is ruining misaka. Does this get better?

While i do think that the first season was only ok, the second season features the Sister arc from Misaka's perspective, and is in my humble opinion the best thing the Index/Railgun universe has to offer. My advice would be: finish the first season and get ready to be blown away by the awesomeness that is the Sister arc.

Jan 16, 2017 11:25 PM

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Hershel_Layton said:

SeasonADay said:

You can totally watch this without watching index. This spin of is boring as shit and pales in comparison to the original series (index) I am still on episode 20 on this and cant bare to push myself through. I still have to finish the second season then I can move on to my reward (Index 2). god is this awful. It is ruining misaka. Does this get better?

While i do think that the first season was only ok, the second season features the Sister arc from Misaka's perspective, and is in my humble opinion the best thing the Index/Railgun universe has to offer. My advice would be: finish the first season and get ready to be blown away by the awesomeness that is the Sister arc.

Unlike most people, I like the tsundere misaka from index and actually watched index twice and still loved it. I hate these new characters. I like Last order, touma, Index, and accelerator.

Jan 17, 2017 2:15 AM

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Hmm.. I might try out index after all. Thanks for the comments :).

Jan 17, 2017 2:56 AM

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CFKazu said:
I know this is a spin-off series of the original index series. So can you watch this and understand what's going on without watching the original series first?

I think you can watch it without index :/

I watched this first and enjoyed it a lot. Index just annoys me.

Jan 17, 2017 3:04 AM

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I think you *can* watch it but probably not recommended

Which is a shame because Railgun is sooooo much better than Index. Seriously replacing some of the most annoying characters ever made (Touma and Index) with Misaka is like heaven and hell in comparison

Jan 17, 2017 4:19 AM

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You can watch Railgun without watch Index, but is reccomendable to watch the first season of Index if you want to understand more of the setting and the future events of the series, especially if you want to watch Railgun S.

Jan 17, 2017 6:27 PM

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Illyricus said:
You can watch Railgun without watch Index, but is reccomendable to watch the first season of Index if you want to understand more of the setting and the future events of the series, especially if you want to watch Railgun S.

Last Order, Touma, Index, Accelerator, and Misaka (tsundere mode) are the best characters in the RailDex World.

EDIT: and some side chars

Jan 18, 2017 7:17 AM

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SeasonADay said:

Illyricus said:
You can watch Railgun without watch Index, but is reccomendable to watch the first season of Index if you want to understand more of the setting and the future events of the series, especially if you want to watch Railgun S.

Last Order, Touma, Index, Accelerator, and Misaka (tsundere mode) are the best characters in the RailDex World.

EDIT: and some side chars

Without having read the novels or Railgun manga, I agree more or less.

Jan 18, 2017 1:45 PM

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Illyricus said:

SeasonADay said:

Last Order, Touma, Index, Accelerator, and Misaka (tsundere mode) are the best characters in the RailDex World.

EDIT: and some side chars

Without having read the novels or Railgun manga, I agree more or less.

Along with some kuudere clones

Jan 18, 2017 2:47 PM

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For future watchers: Yes, you can watch this series without watching the original! Be forewarned, there are small references and cameos from the main characters of the characters of the main series that you will miss. The original series focuses on magic and various clashes between magic groups, and this series focuses more on espers and science (and much more). You do not need to worry about understanding of this show overall since the two shows focus on seemingly two different worlds within the same universe (RailDex). In short, if you want to watch this first, you'll understand it regardless of whether you watch the main series or not.

Let me also add my simple analysis of the Index vs. Railgun situation. To put it bluntly, if you're looking for fast pacing and action, you will not enjoy Railgun. I myself can take a slower paced anime and have my preference to good characters, underlying themes, and good cinematography. As such, I found the Index anime rather uninteresting. Index is about flashy magic fights and wars between churches, whereas Railgun follows main characters through situations that help them develop themselves, and brings to light some of the darkness of humanity. People who are on the hunt for fast pacing and action will prefer Index. People who like good characters and development, and elements of drama will like Railgun.

My plea to you, my reader, is do not let Index people push you away from Railgun if you fit my description of a person who would like Railgun. You will find good laughs and fun in the filler, and moving situations and character development in the actual arcs if you think like me (i.e. as I described a Railgun person) and give it a try. I know I don't speak for all Railgun people, but I think I can at least pattern out most.

Thank you for reading this far, if you did. I hope this was helpful to you! If you do decide to watch Railgun, I hope you enjoy it! Have a good day!

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Jan 18, 2017 2:50 PM

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I began with Railgun season 2, and I could still follow most of it. There were some references to previous seasons, but nothing that made it difficult to understand what was going on.

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