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Eng scans: http://www.mangahere.com/manga/magi/
Raw(CN): http://www.dm5.com/manhua-modi-magi/
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magi:_The_Labyrinth_of_Magic
MangaHere Summary:
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 1000 Arabian Nights, like Ali Baba and Sinbad, and fights to keep the balance of world in check!
Personal Review:
I have read this manga since the scanlators group picked up the very first chapter and I am incredibly surprised the quality and potential of it. The plot setting is a fantasy world which was designed under heavy influence of ancient babylon and east asia culture. The manga start out slow with some typical Shounen plot with friendship being the core. Then the manga universe began to evolve. With a very good observation, the author smartly add into the fantasy the elements of the real world: moral, politics, sacrifices,... In comparison, I think Magi is gearing up to be THE successor of the legendary series Full Metal Alchemist. Especially these latest few chapters that i just read from the raw scans, the manga's universe is heavily expanded and described into the very detail. I would not be too surprised if Magi became one of the top animated series in the near future. The anime of this manga has started the very first ep just Yesterday (Oct 7th 2012) and showing great potential.
Definitely recommend reading.
