Toaru Kagaku no Railgun

[Munsu]

Just started watching this, didn't want to read the thread and risk being spoiled, but does anyone have a timeframe on where this takes place in regards with the Index series (the first one)? During Index? Before, after? Seems like a prequel to me.

Anyways, I thought the first episode was enjoyable enough. At least the action was more fast moving instead of the annoying Touma monologues.

[Buffalobiian]

Just started watching this, didn't want to read the thread and risk being spoiled, but does anyone have a timeframe on where this takes place in regards with the Index series (the first one)? During Index? Before, after? Seems like a prequel to me.

Anyways, I thought the first episode was enjoyable enough. At least the action was more fast moving instead of the annoying Touma monologues.

It starts off as a prequel, then overlaps. I don't think it was meant to strictly tie in with the Index series anyway.

edit:

Munsu:

The Railgun anime takes place before the novels / anime of Index. One or two months I think.

Really? No overlap at all? Hmm....