Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic Discussion Thread

[Ghost]

Why are we not discussing this awesome, awesome manga?

Seriuously, go read this manga if you aren't already.

[Holy Spirit]

Why are we not discussing this awesome, awesome manga?

Seriuously, go read this manga if you aren't already.

HA! First post!


What is it about?

[Ghost]

What is it about?

Short answer: Manga losely inspired by Arabian Nights. Aladdin and Alibaba become friends and have magical adventures! Also, Sinbad the Sailor is in it, and he is awesome.

Long answer: What starts out as a story about magical dungeons and genies soon take a turn for a somewhat more complicated power struggle as a mighty empire tries to expand its influence into other smaller kingdoms, all while within a shady secret society conspires to plunge the world into darkness for their own mysterious purposes. There's a lot of politics and economy stuff going on, but there's still a ton of awesome fighting and magic. Meanwhile the hero is trying to discover his true identity and the nature of his mysterious powers. Also, Sinbad the Sailor is in it, and he is awesome.

[Holy Spirit]

Short answer: Manga losely inspired by Arabian Nights. Aladdin and Alibaba become friends and have magical adventures! Also, Sinbad the Sailor is in it, and he is awesome.

I like Aladdin.

Long answer: What starts out as a story about magical dungeons and genies soon take a turn for a somewhat more complicated power struggle as a mighty empire tries to expand its influence into other smaller kingdoms, all while within a shady secret society conspires to plunge the world into darkness for their own mysterious purposes.

I like genies.

There's a lot of politics and economy stuff going on,

It's not necessarily a deal breaker, but I do appreciate the heads up.

I'm generally not a big fan of politics in real life but.... the one politically based manga I did read I enjoyed immensely(granted, it had action in it, but still) so..... 1 out of 1 ain't bad.

but there's still a ton of awesome fighting and magic.

I'M IN!!!!!

Meanwhile the hero is trying to discover his true identity and the nature of his mysterious powers. Also, Sinbad the Sailor is in it, and he is awesome.

I see.

[Nik Hasta]

I read through this because I had some free time.

It's pretty good. I'm not all that engaged by the characters yet, but the story is still very much in its infancy. However the world and magic systems are quite interesting and the art is pretty good. Morgiana is probably by favourite character so far but even then I'm still a little "Eh," on her.

I'm still pretty bummed that spoilers:

Ugo had to die. He was kind of awesome for a big headless muscle-bound genie.

end of spoilers

[Hazard]

Magi:

Well, hello there Prince Zuko.

[Sharkerbob]

Why are we not discussing this awesome, awesome manga?

Seriuously, go read this manga if you aren't already.

Started checking this out within the last month or so, and it is indeed pretty good. I'm only up to chapter 45, though.

[Sound Silence]

Started a serious readthrough recently. I've gotten up to chapter 25 right now.

Morgiana's probably my favorite character so far.