The background characters, of which there are to many to name, are stunning. Their conversations kept me through the show, eager to see how they will handle future situations. This trio has a well-blended bond that works. Morgiana is the strong, shackled female who can offer great moments through her actions. His character shifts add emotion to the story. Aladdin is a childish yet strangely deep character. Alibabba is a naive individual with to much idealism. No matter how great a set piece, it won't work without strong protagonists. Had they been chosen better, the desire to continue watching would have been more apparent.Ĭharacters: (10/10) The characters in a show must be well rounded for the plot to work. While not bad, they don't carry the show to the end. This is followed by the endings which slightly devalue the soundtrack. The depth and well execution of sound makes for a more enjoyable watch. With this, you experience a variety of festival soundtracks, battle hymns, and adventure tunes. It opens the door to the show, making the transition to background music worthwhile. Both openings provide a gateway into Arabia, with a melody and vocalist that resemble the middle eastern style. Sound: (9/10) One of Magi's strong points. I don't see the joke through their expressions, but rather, through the goofy way they're drawn. While humorous in a way, it detracts from the overall value. Through these, the show takes a different animation style. It stays fluid throughout, with the exception of the comedy scenes. The battle scenes don't suffer with still shots (too much), and motion does not degrade the animation. There are few jagged edges apparent, which helps realism. Backgrounds are detailed and varied, with character models being round and developed. For this reason, the art is well developed. Thankfully the animators have cut the show into a one season arc, while providing room to adapt more chapters if need be. While this allows for a developed story, the art tends to suffer long-term. But how will you do it? Through this question the different nations and factions can interact in a believable environment, without it ever feeling like the author is asking you to pretend they would do that.Īrt: (8/10) Most shounens typically fall under long broadcasting widths. What differentiates this from other shounen is the political aspect. Through this, the story can become very dark and gripping, while not Thankfully, Magi is structured so that the focus on the two main protagonists (Alibaba and Aladdin) is well orchestrated, and has a unique vibe to it. Story: (9/10) With a setting based on Arabian Nights, you can expect (or at least hope for), a gripping narrative. But with every new addition to this vast genre, there are always shows/manga that stick out more than others. From someone who has watched countless shounen, it becomes typical to look at a show labelled 'shounen', and dismiss it as mundane and cliche.

Magical background mythical