(L) Magi the labyrinth of magic [anime]

[RRW]

Originally Posted by konart

Still good music and all, but it's just too sad they are going for something different than manga.

Unless it's their way to fillers arc at some point.

Anyway, welcome our new dark king:

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*spit drink*

remind me to this guy

[ChampDream]

Originally Posted by konart

Anyway, welcome our new dark king:

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does Alibaba have a tail now?

[bastek66]

Originally Posted by Randrak42

What? What? Wha...what?
What? What? What? What? What? What? What? What? What? What?

WHAT IS THIS!?

A-1 being idiots.

[wisteria233]

It seems I was right to be afraid of the way A-1 was handling Magi, they rushed it way too much. They rushed the series so much till they came up with an anime original ending which wouldn't have even necessary if they had proper pacing, an ending which actually goes against established characterization from the manga.

They really don't have an excuse for it, sure you can try to make the argument that it was to advertise the manga, except the manga was already popular before they decided to animate the series, they can't say that the series was just to add in extra money since, the sales for the later Blu Ray/ DVD volumes were abysmal, and because they rushed the series to the point where they created an unnecessary anime original ending so they can't make franchise out of it (without restarting over anyway). And if that's not enough its right at the time when the Fairy Tail anime (which isn't much of cash cow itself) is going on break. So ultimately the adaptation was pointless and they have no else but themselves to blame.

[mistress_kisara]

Episode 24
- Dark King Alibaba
- Although they deviated from the manga I enjoyed all the action

[Kanon]

Spoiler for complaints:

Now that I'm almost caught up with the manga, I fully understand how bad Alibaba's characterization has been in the anime, with the latest episode being the biggest offense. Having him fall into depravity almost willingly (the curse sped up the process but he did curse his fate) is plain wrong. Even if they somehow manage to get back on track with the manga at the end, the damage has been done. Alibaba is now a different character.

[mistress_kisara]

Originally Posted by Kanon

Spoiler for complaints:

Now that I'm almost caught up with the manga, I fully understand how bad Alibaba's characterization has been in the anime, with the latest episode being the biggest offense. Having him fall into depravity almost willingly (the curse sped up the process but he did curse his fate) is plain wrong. Even if they somehow manage to get back on track with the manga at the end, the damage has been done. Alibaba is now a different character.

I thought he had gotten over the Kassim issue already, but according to the anime "nope, not yet"

[Kazu-kun]

Originally Posted by Kanon

Spoiler for complaints:

Now that I'm almost caught up with the manga, I fully understand how bad Alibaba's characterization has been in the anime, with the latest episode being the biggest offense. Having him fall into depravity almost willingly (the curse sped up the process but he did curse his fate) is plain wrong. Even if they somehow manage to get back on track with the manga at the end, the damage has been done. Alibaba is now a different character.

Exactly. In the manga, Alibaba is said to have the purest Rukh. So white that not even that curse can make him fall into depravity.

That's why what they're doing with him in the anime is such a travesty.

[ookamigirl]

Wow! Things are getting very interesting.
Well, wars are always a good source of cool anime fights.
Alibaba was still pretty much useless due to lack of skills.
The only thing that was his advantage was a good surprise attack.
He also made the biggest mistake of his life.
Hakuryuu proved himself to be selfless.
Everyone was fighting their own fight in this war.

[ChampDream]

That episode is so wrong in so many ways! they really ruin the series big time!

[GDiddy]

Glad I bowed out when I did. Sounds like they amped up Ali to be completely the opposite of what he's like in the manga.

[articuzwolf]

stuck on episode 22, have neither energy nor passion for continue watching

I will soon though, kinda waste (?) to just drop it with only few episodes left

[Haak]

I have a spear...

...BUT I'LL USE MY ARM TO BLOCK IT!...

[viperdk1]

Originally Posted by Haak

I have a spear...

...BUT I'LL USE MY ARM TO BLOCK IT!...

Seriously, this is getting ridiculous. I don't know whether that primordial black stuff was around in the manga, but for the love of hell, it has to be the stupidest way of raising the stakes I've ever seen. Sure, Sindria is in the piddle-pipe as a result, but is there no other way of doing it than shoving a random pool of all-conquering black goo at the place?!

The black metal vessel users...you've only just introduced them, why should we give a flying gible-wart as to who the hell these lot are and how strong they are? Aside from their appearance you've spent all of two minutes characterising the lot of them, anime - this lot are meant to be pretty damn powerful yet they're here and dead in the space of ten minutes?!

Bull-f***ing-s***.

I'll finish the series to get it off my to-do list, but it's hit a massive downhill ever since it turned out that Alibaba is about as thick as an asphalt milkshake (and Hakuryuu isn't much brighter)

[Kazu-kun]

Originally Posted by viperdk1

I'll finish the series to get it off my to-do list, but it's hit a massive downhill ever since it turned out that Alibaba is about as thick as an asphalt milkshake (and Hakuryuu isn't much brighter)

If you want to see the real Alibaba, read the manga.

[Guardian Enzo]

So, to summarize for an anime-only viewer who couldn't take any more and finally bailed:

Alibaba: Manga - "Pure white" rukh, strong and adaptable. Anime - Angst-ridden and weak-willed.

Aladdin: Manga - Main character. Anime - Who?

Morgiana: Manga - Nopan. Anime - Nopan.

At least they got that last part right.

[larethian]

Originally Posted by articuzwolf

stuck on episode 22, have neither energy nor passion for continue watching

I will soon though, kinda waste (?) to just drop it with only few episodes left

Same here. I loled at the caps on dark Alibaba. If I were to finish it, it's because I want to see more of animated Mor.

[Randrak42]

Originally Posted by articuzwolf

stuck on episode 22, have neither energy nor passion for continue watching

I will soon though, kinda waste (?) to just drop it with only few episodes left

Same here...well episode 21 but still.

[wisteria233]

Originally Posted by viperdk1

Seriously, this is getting ridiculous. I don't know whether that primordial black stuff was around in the manga, but for the love of hell, it has to be the stupidest way of raising the stakes I've ever seen. Sure, Sindria is in the piddle-pipe as a result, but is there no other way of doing it than shoving a random pool of all-conquering black goo at the place?!

The black metal vessel users...you've only just introduced them, why should we give a flying gible-wart as to who the hell these lot are and how strong they are? Aside from their appearance you've spent all of two minutes characterising the lot of them, anime - this lot are meant to be pretty damn powerful yet they're here and dead in the space of ten minutes?!

Bull-f***ing-s***.

I'll finish the series to get it off my to-do list, but it's hit a massive downhill ever since it turned out that Alibaba is about as thick as an asphalt milkshake (and Hakuryuu isn't much brighter)

Well I'm happy to say, the manga isn't like that. Yes, there is still black Rukh but it isn't a one way ticket to angst land. In the manga Dark Dijinn equip is a weapon/ability plain and simple. The characters are really had the position of setting up the stage for a future arc in the manga, but since the anime will end before they even reaches that arc those characters are pointless.

What they did to Alibaba was just character assassination at its finest.

Originally Posted by mistress_kisara

I thought he had gotten over the Kassim issue already, but according to the anime "nope, not yet"

Its kinda sad because one of the bigger lessons learned from Kassim was that "if there is something wrong, open your mouth and say something, otherwise you can end up hurting those around you", also "Don't try to do everything on your own."

Spoiler for Current manga arc:

Then there was that thing about Kassim's spirit protecting Alibaba, which in the manga helped to stop the poisoning.

[Dr. Casey]

Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

So, to summarize for an anime-only viewer who couldn't take any more and finally bailed

Ah, you read the manga? Do tell me what you thinking about Alibaba in the manga; I'm curious since you were pretty indifferent and apathetic towards his character even before the angst was ramped up.