Touma is a peculiar hero. He has a special ability, but it definitely isn't the norm for shonen protagonists. He can't materialize some elemental substance nor does he possess super strength. However, he does have the ability to negate other abilities with his right hand. Neither a psychic nor a magician, Touma is an odd ability user with a hand that can deny even God (and God's blessings as well, explaining his bad luck).
Touma's sense of justice is also peculiar. Going to great lengths for unknown people isn't exclusive to any one hero, but Touma's way about doing it is admirable for reasons beyond what you would expect. One major reason is both a cliche and an anti-cliche at the same time.
I'm talking complete and utter memory loss of all prior experiences. Simple amnesia is one thing, but something that will doubtfully ever return is another. Unlike most protagonists plagued with this cliche plot device, Touma loses his memory after the series begins. However, he makes no effort to get it back and has accepted it may be useless to even try. Not many people could cope with such a severe condition, but Touma takes it one step further. He hides the fact from all of his loved ones and actually pulls it off. If this ridiculous display of willpower and sensitivity to others doesn't warrant the title of hero, I don't know what does.
So what does the unlucky, amnesiac student do? In addition to babysitting the terribly annoying and titular character, Index, he goes around fighting against actual psychics and magicians to protect his friends. Most students in his situation would just go through the motions hoping their memory will one day return, but this guy just can't sit still knowing an injustice is being committed.
Hopefully Touma's luck gets better by the time the series ends. After all he's been through, I think he deserves a little bit of downtime with no bitchy kid to worry about.
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