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Keroko · 2013-02-20, 15:52

Well, this episode is much better. It's interesting to see how they added a few new subplots here and there compared to the manga. The evil influencing Alibaba, trying to goad him to hat Hakuryuu was not in the manga, but this could be a fun subplot.

The music in the beginning of the episode was.... weird though. It felt completely misplaced, something more at home in a story about Vegas.

Dengar · 2013-02-20, 17:00

Ahahaha oh Sindbad. I feel sorry for him since no one has any faith in him at all.

ChampDream · 2013-02-20, 18:03

I wonder how many times that happen to Sinbad?
well the episode was ok, maybe except the music at the beginning for some reason it remain me of mario, also it make me wonder how Sinbad recruit all of his generals especially Mashur and Jafar.

Ashlotte · 2013-02-20, 20:39

Throw my hat in with the "wtf was that music at the start?" group. Almost made me just skip over that whole opening segment which woulda been a shame since we at least got some nice Morg moments.

Still...The hell did that music come from. Can only hope it never shows its ugly self again ugh...

Mura · 2013-02-20, 20:47

Well I hope they remove that song in the BD as it was totally out of place. But poor Sinbad, even his own vassals doubted him the whole way through.

Guardian Enzo · 2013-02-20, 20:59

It's nice to hear Ono Kenshou in a role that actually gives him a chance to act - it's really been since Ghost Hound since that's the case (I assume he took time off for college before KuroBas).

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought that BGM was crazy bad. Pretty solid ep, though as usual in anime, I think too little was made of what amounts to a really despicable deception (and forgiveness granted too easily) and too little was made of just how pathetic it is that Sinbad's own vassals would believe him capable of raping a young princess in a drunken stumblebum while on a diplomatic mission. I wouldn't mind seeing Aladdin as something more than the minor side character he seems to have been reduced to as well.

GDiddy · 2013-02-20, 21:52

Dafuq was that cartoon music in the beginning? That was seriously odd.

How bad must Sinbad be with women if even Jafar and the rest of his gang didn't believe that he didn't touch Kou?

Favor: Did anything major happened at the end? My computer decided to hiccup and I lost the site....

ChampDream · 2013-02-20, 22:03

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Favor: Did anything major happened at the end? My computer decided to hiccup and I lost the site....

Spoiler for end:

GDiddy · 2013-02-20, 22:14

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OOOOH.

Spoiler:

Thank you! I was so mad when my computer did that.....

EroKing · 2013-02-21, 00:34

**monir** · 2013-02-21, 00:47

This would be the first episode of Magi where I didn't enjoy the content. That entire Sinbad and Kou Empire princess gag invoked in me the dreaded term all shounen-fans are painfully familiar with: Filler. Dun... dun... dun. That's two back to back sub-par episode although the previous one suffered from awful animation quality control while the content still remained enjoyable.

Is this anime turning out to be a cash-cow for the producers, or is this episode going to be a one-time fluke? I hope it's the latter.

Dr. Casey · 2013-02-21, 01:22

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Pretty solid ep, though as usual in anime, I think too little was made of what amounts to a really despicable deception (and forgiveness granted too easily)

It does prove that cute girls aren't the only people forgiven too easily, at least (something you take issue with, lol Moritani). Ordinary looking men are easily forgiven too.

And them easily sweeping things under the rug does make sense in a way considering the time period; the world was a more fucked up place during ancient times and people doing screwed up things was more commonplace.

And count me in as apparently the only person who enjoyed the BGM playing at the start of this episode.

It specifically made me think 'This is going to be a good episode,' actually. I found its highspiritedness appropriate for the mood, since Aladdin and Alibaba are both having a fun time playing around/training after the drama of Balbadd.

MartianMage · 2013-02-21, 03:15

One thing that really bugs me with the anime adaptation is the background music... a lot of the BGMs here are bad... case in point the opening part of this episode... what the hell is that?

alluka · 2013-02-21, 07:47

The music at the start reminded me of Charlie Chaplin, there's that song in the previous episode too, when Sinbad introduced the 8 generals. So weird. But the rest is decent.
And is it me, or is the comedy somehow awkward at times?

Anyway this episode really made me want to hug Kougyoku. She's such a nice girl, and that spit at the end

Ayumi08 · 2013-02-21, 08:20

I am with those who found the bgm less than appealing which really stood out in the most distracting of ways at the beginning of the episode. I really wonder what is happening to the bgm direction in this anime.

EroKing · 2013-02-21, 09:14

zero7090 · 2013-02-21, 10:57

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How bad must Sinbad be with women if even Jafar and the rest of his gang didn't believe that he didn't touch Kou?

he wasnt called the playboy of the 7 seas for nothing.

Kanon · 2013-02-21, 11:01

I enjoyed the brief glimpse of Sinbad's past we were shown. I'm dying for a spin-off featuring him. There is a lot to be told about him.

The episode was ok, though it did feel a bit filler-ish. Kogyoku was very cute as usual.

GDiddy · 2013-02-21, 12:45

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I enjoyed the brief glimpse of Sinbad's past we were shown. I'm dying for a spin-off featuring him. There is a lot to be told about him.

The episode was ok, though it did feel a bit filler-ish. Kogyoku was very cute as usual.

I wouldn't mind a spinoff of Sinbad either.

ookamigirl · 2013-02-21, 15:12

Aladdin learning something new about magic again.
Well, it's about time he harnessed his full potential.
Alibaba learning how to fight properly.
Little visit from the Kou empire royalty was interesting.
That princess totally lost it when she saw Sinbad LOL
Well, no wonder since she went through his naked drunk phase.

2013-02-20, 20:39	Link #1584
Ashlotte Clockwork Join Date: Oct 2006	Throw my hat in with the "wtf was that music at the start?" group. Almost made me just skip over that whole opening segment which woulda been a shame since we at least got some nice Morg moments. Still...The hell did that music come from. Can only hope it never shows its ugly self again ugh... __________________ No matter what enemy. No matter what ally. Mowing everything down with maximum destructive power. That is... "The White Devil of the Administration Bureau"

2013-02-20, 20:47	Link #1585
Mura Now or Never Join Date: Jan 2012 Age: 37	Well I hope they remove that song in the BD as it was totally out of place. But poor Sinbad, even his own vassals doubted him the whole way through. __________________

2013-02-20, 21:52	Link #1587
GDiddy Sisterhood of the Desu Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: in a van by the river	Dafuq was that cartoon music in the beginning? That was seriously odd. How bad must Sinbad be with women if even Jafar and the rest of his gang didn't believe that he didn't touch Kou? Favor: Did anything major happened at the end? My computer decided to hiccup and I lost the site.... __________________

2013-02-21, 00:34	Link #1590
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2013-02-21, 03:15	Link #1593
MartianMage Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006	One thing that really bugs me with the anime adaptation is the background music... a lot of the BGMs here are bad... case in point the opening part of this episode... what the hell is that? __________________ Homura: Die monster! You don't belong in this world! Kyubey: It was not by my hand that I am once again given flesh. I was called here by humans who wish to pay me tribute. Homura: Tribute? You steal girls' souls, and make them your slaves! Kyubey: Perhaps the same could be said of all religions. Homura: Your words are as empty as your soul! Lolis ill-needs a savior such as you! Kyubey: What is a loli? A miserable little pile of moe! But enough talk...have at you!

2013-02-20, 15:52	Link #1581
Keroko Adeptus Animus Author Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 36	Well, this episode is much better. It's interesting to see how they added a few new subplots here and there compared to the manga. The evil influencing Alibaba, trying to goad him to hat Hakuryuu was not in the manga, but this could be a fun subplot. The music in the beginning of the episode was.... weird though. It felt completely misplaced, something more at home in a story about Vegas.

2013-02-20, 17:00	Link #1582
Dengar Kamen Rider Muppeteer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown Age: 39	Ahahaha oh Sindbad. I feel sorry for him since no one has any faith in him at all.

2013-02-20, 18:03	Link #1583
ChampDream Alive Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: in my really nice house	I wonder how many times that happen to Sinbad? well the episode was ok, maybe except the music at the beginning for some reason it remain me of mario, also it make me wonder how Sinbad recruit all of his generals especially Mashur and Jafar.

2013-02-21, 07:47	Link #1594
alluka Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011	The music at the start reminded me of Charlie Chaplin, there's that song in the previous episode too, when Sinbad introduced the 8 generals. So weird. But the rest is decent. And is it me, or is the comedy somehow awkward at times? Anyway this episode really made me want to hug Kougyoku. She's such a nice girl, and that spit at the end __________________

2013-02-21, 08:20	Link #1595
Ayumi08 Neko Lover Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Somewhere on this blue planet	I am with those who found the bgm less than appealing which really stood out in the most distracting of ways at the beginning of the episode. I really wonder what is happening to the bgm direction in this anime.

2013-02-21, 09:14	Link #1596
EroKing Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Age: 38	__________________

2013-02-21, 11:01	Link #1598
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	I enjoyed the brief glimpse of Sinbad's past we were shown. I'm dying for a spin-off featuring him. There is a lot to be told about him. The episode was ok, though it did feel a bit filler-ish. Kogyoku was very cute as usual. __________________

2013-02-21, 15:12	Link #1600
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	Aladdin learning something new about magic again. Well, it's about time he harnessed his full potential. Alibaba learning how to fight properly. Little visit from the Kou empire royalty was interesting. That princess totally lost it when she saw Sinbad LOL Well, no wonder since she went through his naked drunk phase. __________________ My Blog --> ookami