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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
A young kid steals things, destroys other people's property, and then beats them up. He's also an idiot, but that's him being seven (or whatever), not him being stupid for a child. Ever wonder what would happen if a random child unlocked the "might makes right" jutsu? Here ya go. I imagine parts are supposed to be cute. Instead I kept thinking, "well, that guy's dead... and they're all bankrupt now."
My new favorite manga series read in February 2021
Adorei o mangá! Achei a história bem legal e promissora, principalmente por ser com personagens do Oriente Médio - diferente dos comuns, que vêm do Japão, ou de um universo paralelo. O melhor é que a série começou no ano passado, então vou conseguir ficar em dia rápido. :3
Tirei uma estrela porque achei que a Shinobu Ohtaka usa muito o branco, quando poderia usar cinza ou preto, sei lá. Mas isso é a minha opinião de leiga, que não entende o processo de desenhar os mangás. Ah, e falando no desenho, adorei a forma como ela fez as personagens, principalmente as expressões mais cômicas, hahah.
Tirei uma estrela porque achei que a Shinobu Ohtaka usa muito o branco, quando poderia usar cinza ou preto, sei lá. Mas isso é a minha opinião de leiga, que não entende o processo de desenhar os mangás. Ah, e falando no desenho, adorei a forma como ela fez as personagens, principalmente as expressões mais cômicas, hahah.
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My library added the first volume of the series a little while ago and I finally got around to reading it! I've watched the entire Magi anime and while I don't remember all of the plot points, I do remember that I felt strongly about it and that I thought the storyline really makes the viewer question their stance and who they feel is right or wrong. With that said, I watched it sooo many years ago, so I'm not sure if I will feel the same as I did then. I've had the urge to rewatch the anime but haven't because I remembered that I found some things really heavy in the latter plot. So, when i saw my library added this, it felt like a chance to finally revisit the series and see how I would feel about it several years later and having read and watched a whole lot more manga and anime.
The first volume feels like a generic shounen manga but I remember feeling this way with the first few episodes of anime too, but I know after a certain point, I started getting really invested. There are also little moments where you can feel the potential this series has to be different. I really love Morgiana's character and can't wait until she appears more in the story. Overall, this was an alright start to the series. (Also I loved the authors little entries about her career and process of making the manga.)
Muy introductorio a mi parecer. Lo unico que me hace quere leer el siguiente volumen es la curiosidad por ese final.
I never thought I would pick this manga series up, but this year is definitely the MANGA year for me. I've watched so many manga hauls and I was intrigued by all of the videos to start this series, and I'm quite happy that I did. Aladdin is super funny, I used to despise this whole concept, I don't know why, but after trying it, the plot is really interesting, I'm looking forward to meet new characters!! Ohohohoh! 3 stars!
I have two rules when it comes to mangas:
Because of this culture gap, I review mangas/animes/dramas -everything that isn't produced by white people living in a white country- differently.
Anyway, welcome to mangaland where touching a women's breasts is considered a joke. Don't be so offended about it and don't hate the MC because of that.
Okay, whatever, I said what I had to say.
Magi is a story following young Aladin's adventures. Not so much of a spoiler because it's all in the title but still: He's a magi. Wow, shocking. I know. In this first volume, it isn't really explained what a magi is and the revelation comes after. But these first chapters are the very beginning of the story so it's not really a spoiler. Aladin is a little oblivious and naïve, as every shonen hero ever, but he learns step by step about him and his powers. He has one friend Hugo who is a Djinn and lives inside his flute that he can summon.
Since I've seen the anime, I feel like I'm cheating for the summary. It's difficult to summarize what happens in 7 chapters without spoiling you when I know what happen in the next 192 chapters.
Anyway, Aladin will meet Alibaba and Morgiane. Together they will go on a crazy adventure to conquer the labyrinths which are some kinds of dungeon you have to explore and at the end, you win the power of a Djinn.
It sounds boring but this is actually amazing. The story starts slowly and seems boring but it gets better and better. And, oh boy, let me tell you about the world-building because this one is very strong.
Magi is inspired of The One Thousand and One Nights, even if it doesn't follow the stories at least the Middle East is the setting of the first tomes. The story is always moving and making us discover different cultures like Mongolia, India, China, Ancient Roma, and more. I love the way the mangaka managed to tell the adventures of Aladin by making us travel too.
Besides, the magic system is very good. I'm not telling anything here because so far, Aladin knows nothing about his powers and we discover more about Alibaba and Morgiane later. What we know now is that Aladin has a Djinn in his flute but if you want to have a Djinn, you have to explore a labyrinth. For the moment, we don't know what are the Djinns' powers, where they came from or how we can use them. Or even what is a magi. So you'll have to keep reading to discover that because it's really amazing.
Every labyrinth has a different Djinn and each Djinns have different powers, so they are all unique. Also there are some real political issues that will come later and the characters will keep getting more complexed chapter after chapter. Don't be afraid to get bored after the first volume, you won't.
The art is good. It's unbelievable to see how the mangaka improved between chapter 1 and chapter 100. The landscapes are well detailed and the chara design is beautiful. I'm usually very picky with mangas and graphic novels because I used to study Applied Art. There are many works out there that are supposed to be "breathtaking" but is average. Magi isn't one of them.
Hope I gave you the desire to read it. It's really amazing once you pass through the first chapters. And if you don't feel like reading it, you can still watch the adaptation on Netflix.
1. Only add on your GR shelves those you actually own.I don't want to spam you because I read a lot of mangas and I don't see the point to review them if I don't own the volumes.
2. Don't be overly serious with your reviews.The thing about manga is that it's completely different than our Western books. Japan has a different culture and history, different type of humor, etc. So it's tricky to review these as a Western person. Every reviews I read about mangas are about people who don't get it and end up disappointed.
Because of this culture gap, I review mangas/animes/dramas -everything that isn't produced by white people living in a white country- differently.
Anyway, welcome to mangaland where touching a women's breasts is considered a joke. Don't be so offended about it and don't hate the MC because of that.
Okay, whatever, I said what I had to say.
Magi is a story following young Aladin's adventures. Not so much of a spoiler because it's all in the title but still: He's a magi. Wow, shocking. I know. In this first volume, it isn't really explained what a magi is and the revelation comes after. But these first chapters are the very beginning of the story so it's not really a spoiler. Aladin is a little oblivious and naïve, as every shonen hero ever, but he learns step by step about him and his powers. He has one friend Hugo who is a Djinn and lives inside his flute that he can summon.
Since I've seen the anime, I feel like I'm cheating for the summary. It's difficult to summarize what happens in 7 chapters without spoiling you when I know what happen in the next 192 chapters.
Anyway, Aladin will meet Alibaba and Morgiane. Together they will go on a crazy adventure to conquer the labyrinths which are some kinds of dungeon you have to explore and at the end, you win the power of a Djinn.
It sounds boring but this is actually amazing. The story starts slowly and seems boring but it gets better and better. And, oh boy, let me tell you about the world-building because this one is very strong.
Magi is inspired of The One Thousand and One Nights, even if it doesn't follow the stories at least the Middle East is the setting of the first tomes. The story is always moving and making us discover different cultures like Mongolia, India, China, Ancient Roma, and more. I love the way the mangaka managed to tell the adventures of Aladin by making us travel too.
Besides, the magic system is very good. I'm not telling anything here because so far, Aladin knows nothing about his powers and we discover more about Alibaba and Morgiane later. What we know now is that Aladin has a Djinn in his flute but if you want to have a Djinn, you have to explore a labyrinth. For the moment, we don't know what are the Djinns' powers, where they came from or how we can use them. Or even what is a magi. So you'll have to keep reading to discover that because it's really amazing.
Every labyrinth has a different Djinn and each Djinns have different powers, so they are all unique. Also there are some real political issues that will come later and the characters will keep getting more complexed chapter after chapter. Don't be afraid to get bored after the first volume, you won't.
The art is good. It's unbelievable to see how the mangaka improved between chapter 1 and chapter 100. The landscapes are well detailed and the chara design is beautiful. I'm usually very picky with mangas and graphic novels because I used to study Applied Art. There are many works out there that are supposed to be "breathtaking" but is average. Magi isn't one of them.
Hope I gave you the desire to read it. It's really amazing once you pass through the first chapters. And if you don't feel like reading it, you can still watch the adaptation on Netflix.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced