Magi (2012)
A sweeping Japanese anime adventure rooted in Arabian Nights mythology, following a young Magi destined to shape the fate of kings and worlds.
Magi - Series Information
- Original Title: マギ
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2014
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 50
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 7, 2012 (United States - TV-14), October 7, 2012 (Canada - 14+), October 7, 2012 (Germany - 12), October 7, 2012 (Australia - M), October 7, 2012 (Mexico - B-15), October 7, 2012 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: MBS, TBS, CBC, BSN, tys, NBC, SBS, RKB
- Alternative Titles: マギ The Kingdom of Magic (JP), เมไจ อาละดินผจญภัย (TH), 魔笛MAGI (CN), MAGI 魔奇少年 (TW), Маґі: Королівство магії (UA), Magi: The Kingdom of Magic (US)
- Production Companies: Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, MBS, dentsu, Shogakukan, GYAO, AnimatiC
- Production Countries: Japan
Magi - Plot
This story is about the flow of fate and the battle to keep the world on the right path. Aladdin is a boy who has set out to explore the world after being trapped in a room for most of his life. His best friend is a flute with a djinn in it named Ugo. Soon enough, Aladdin discovers he is a Magi, a magician who chooses kings, and he was born to choose kings who will follow the righteous path, battling against those who want to destroy fate. Follow his adventures as he meets others from 1001 Arabian Nights, like Ali Baba and Sinbad, and fights to keep the balance of world in check!
Magi - Trailer
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Magi - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Kaori Ishihara
- Yuki Kaji
- Ryohei Kimura
- Haruka Tomatsu
- Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Hidekatsu Shibata
- Daisuke Ono
Executive Producers
- Atsuhiro Iwakami
- Takeshi Ochi
Magi - FAQs
Where can you stream Magi online?
Magi is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll in the United States. It is also accessible via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Netflix Standard with Ads is another option for viewers seeking a lower-cost subscription tier.
Is Magi based on a manga series?
Yes, Magi is directly adapted from the manga series Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic by Shinobu Ohtaka, serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday from 2009 to 2017. The anime faithfully adapts the manga's early arcs, drawing heavily from Arabian Nights mythology and high-fantasy world-building.
What is Magi the anime series about?
Magi follows Aladdin, a young Magi with the power to choose kings, as he journeys through a world inspired by Arabian Nights. Alongside Alibaba and Morgiana, he conquers mysterious dungeons filled with djinn, confronts dark forces threatening fate, and seeks to protect the world's righteous path.
How many seasons and episodes does Magi have?
Magi consists of two seasons totaling 50 episodes. Season 1, Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, contains 25 episodes, while Season 2, Magi: The Kingdom of Magic, also contains 25 episodes. Both seasons aired between October 2012 and March 2014.
Who are the main voice actors in Magi?
The principal Japanese voice cast includes Kaori Ishihara as Aladdin, Yuki Kaji as Alibaba Saluja, Haruka Tomatsu as Morgiana, Ryohei Kimura voicing Sinbad and Judal, Toshiyuki Morikawa as Ugo, Hidekatsu Shibata as Amon, and Daisuke Ono as Sinbad.
Did Magi receive a sequel or spin-off series?
Yes, Magi received a prequel spin-off titled Magi: Adventure of Sinbad, which aired in 2016. It focuses on the backstory of the charismatic king Sinbad, exploring his rise to power and his own dungeon-conquering adventures before the events of the main series.
What content rating does Magi carry?
Magi holds a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it is suitable for viewers aged 14 and older. The series contains fantasy action sequences, mild violence, and some thematic complexity that may not be appropriate for younger children.
How was Magi received by critics and audiences?
Magi was warmly received by anime audiences for its vibrant world-building, likable characters, and faithful adaptation of Shinobu Ohtaka's manga. Fans praised the blend of Arabian Nights mythology with shonen action. It is widely regarded as one of the stronger fantasy anime series of the early 2010s.
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