Dengeki has unveiled the cover art for the second manga volume of the A Certain Magical Index spinoff, Toaru Anbu no Item.
This volume, which will be 194 pages long and be released in Japan on April 24, 2025, for ¥814, focuses on the Enemy Item Arc, delving into a particular underground fight club with 15 billion yen on the line.
Most recently, the fourth volume of the Toaru Anbu no Item light novel was released. An anime adaptation was also announced.
You can view the latest manga cover artwork of Toaru Anbu no Item below, featuring Mugino Shizuri by strelka:
About Toaru Anbu no Item
This series, roughly translated to A Certain Dark Side ITEM, follows ITEM, a group residing in the dark side of Academy City. This story delves into the group’s early days, initially comprised of four members.
Main Characters of ITEM
- Shizuri Mugino (Meltdowner):
The group’s de facto leader and Academy City’s fourth-ranked Level 5 Esper. - Rikou Takitsubo (AIM Stalker):
An Esper capable of tracking others through their AIM fields. - Frenda Seivelun:
A skilled combatant specializing in explosives. - Saiai Kinuhata (Offense Armor):
Uses her Offense Armor ability for defensive and offensive enhancements. - Shiage Hamazura Joins ITEM during A Certain Magical Index Old Testament, becoming a key member as the group’s role in the narrative expands.
Connections to the A Certain Universe
ITEM plays a significant role across the broader A Certain Magical Index and A Certain Scientific Railgun series:
- In Index, ITEM becomes a pivotal focus during key arcs involving the dark side of Academy City.
- In Railgun, the group is prominently featured, particularly with Frenda Seivelun.
