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Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic #4
Magi - The Labyrinth of Magic 04
Morgiana wird von der Räuberbande gefangen genommen und hadert mit ihrem Sklavenschicksal. Erst als die Bande ein kleines Mädchen an Hyänen verfüttern will, explodiert sie förmlich vor Wut und schlägt die Räuber in die Flucht. Unter den Gefangenen entdeckt sie auch Aladin, und nach einem freudigen Wiedersehen machen sich die beiden auf nach Balbadd. Doch was sie dort erwartet, lässt das Lächeln auf ihren Gesichtern einfrieren.
200 pages, Paperback
First published June 18, 2010
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Shinobu Ohtaka
233 books265 followersShinobu Ohtaka (大高 忍, born May 9, 1983 Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese manga artist. She is best known for the creation of the manga series Sumomomo Momomo and more recently, Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic.
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February 5, 2015
Again, this volume continues on a slightly more serious line. While there are still some great comedic moments, especially when Aladdin starts acting like an adorable little boy, the intricacy of the plot deepens.
We get to find out more what is going on with Morgiana, her history, and personality. I must say, I have come to really like her character a lot. She and Aladding cross paths and begin to travel together. So the story begins to pull itself back together.
We also get to meet Sinbad. Sinbad seems nice but I don't trust him. In ways, he seems too nice. Shifty. Not saying he is a bad guy but there is more to him than he shares I think.
A few other popular named characters join the fray but I will leave those as a surprise for the readers. What I will say is the party travels to Balbadd where there is a lot going on and non of it good!
I can't help but cheer Aladdin on. I want him to discover his destiny. To find Alibaba again... And I think they go together (destiny and Alibaba that is). Aladdin is still girl crazy and likes to inappropriately snuggle to them (and he knows what he is doing!) and his child-like side come out more in this one. The story is obviously heading toward bigger things...
**I was given the opportunity to read a digital copy of this manga in exchange for a fair and honest review.**
We get to find out more what is going on with Morgiana, her history, and personality. I must say, I have come to really like her character a lot. She and Aladding cross paths and begin to travel together. So the story begins to pull itself back together.
We also get to meet Sinbad. Sinbad seems nice but I don't trust him. In ways, he seems too nice. Shifty. Not saying he is a bad guy but there is more to him than he shares I think.
A few other popular named characters join the fray but I will leave those as a surprise for the readers. What I will say is the party travels to Balbadd where there is a lot going on and non of it good!
I can't help but cheer Aladdin on. I want him to discover his destiny. To find Alibaba again... And I think they go together (destiny and Alibaba that is). Aladdin is still girl crazy and likes to inappropriately snuggle to them (and he knows what he is doing!) and his child-like side come out more in this one. The story is obviously heading toward bigger things...
**I was given the opportunity to read a digital copy of this manga in exchange for a fair and honest review.**
December 31, 2016
SINBAAAAAAD! Or as I like to call him: Shinbato. He's the entire reason I love Magi so much, this guy is full of charisma. I can't explain why, you have to read.
Anyway, this volume is much better than previous volume. It marked the reunion of the MCs but also, the introduction of new characters.
So, a lot of things happen here. First, we get to see Sinbad naked, and it's always a pleasure. But, we also finally are in Balbad. I love Balbad because this is such a messed-up country with a terrible economy where a revolution is about to happen. It's always interesting to see how rulers ruined their country so much that the people feel the need to rebel and Balbad's king really... suck?
Besides, this is the "retelling that doesn't retell much" of Alibaba's tale: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Look at the names: Cassim, Morgiana, etc, you get it. It's heavily inspired of this tale anyway.
Anyway, this volume is much better than previous volume. It marked the reunion of the MCs but also, the introduction of new characters.
So, a lot of things happen here. First, we get to see Sinbad naked, and it's always a pleasure. But, we also finally are in Balbad. I love Balbad because this is such a messed-up country with a terrible economy where a revolution is about to happen. It's always interesting to see how rulers ruined their country so much that the people feel the need to rebel and Balbad's king really... suck?
Besides, this is the "retelling that doesn't retell much" of Alibaba's tale: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Look at the names: Cassim, Morgiana, etc, you get it. It's heavily inspired of this tale anyway.
March 3, 2022
With him and his retainers on the cover, Sinbad makes his first appearance in the series! He is such a cool character, everything I remember of him from the anime is strong, cool and charismatic. I'm looking forward to seeing more of him in the coming volumes. Not only that but Alibaba and Aladdin reunite but not in very favourable conditions. I know whats to come and im a little sad already but I'm curious if and how the manga differs from the anime.
December 22, 2017
Oh Simbad. I'm liking this already
April 28, 2020
My god I love the Sindrians.
December 31, 2022
caught myself giggling everytime sinbad appeared
January 14, 2021
More like a 3.5
August 25, 2025
Sinbad appears!! With his super long ahoge!!!
I forgot how loveable Ja'far is.
A wonderful volume
July 3, 2019
Continues the theme of 1001 Arabian Nights.
World: The art is solid, I like the style. The world building is also good, there are bits and pieces of the world that we see and it’s filling in the corners and the world. The magic system is still kinda a mystery but that’s what Shonen books are, they plus loose with their logic when it comes to that stuff. The character based building of the world also is wonderful.
Story: This book feels like 1001 Arabian nights, we’ve had 3 books and it feels like 4 stories interconnected but also at the same time a bit different and I’m digging it. The third character tale is of course Morgiana and we get that for about half of the book. Story is well done and emotionally heavy handed but good. The result is me loving this character and wanting to know more about her journey. The next story is in Balbadd and though I knew in my brain that this was going to happen I forgot about it and the 40 thieves thing with Ali Baba surprised me (my fault). I love the change of the status quo and the unexpected and this book has done well with that so far. It still a bit janky here and there with the story and the logic and the pacing but overall it’s a fun tale.
Characters: Morgiana has a very cliched slave tale but it does not make it any less emotionally resonating. Her journey is well done and I hope that she has more control of her destiny in the books to come instead of being led around by the two lads. Ali Baba is interesting and I look forward to see where the story goes with him. The new pieces with Sinbad are interesting and the social dynamics of the city is a bit simple but it give Sin and the rest of the cast of characters area for drama and growth and I liked that.
Another solid third arc.
Onward to the next book!
World: The art is solid, I like the style. The world building is also good, there are bits and pieces of the world that we see and it’s filling in the corners and the world. The magic system is still kinda a mystery but that’s what Shonen books are, they plus loose with their logic when it comes to that stuff. The character based building of the world also is wonderful.
Story: This book feels like 1001 Arabian nights, we’ve had 3 books and it feels like 4 stories interconnected but also at the same time a bit different and I’m digging it. The third character tale is of course Morgiana and we get that for about half of the book. Story is well done and emotionally heavy handed but good. The result is me loving this character and wanting to know more about her journey. The next story is in Balbadd and though I knew in my brain that this was going to happen I forgot about it and the 40 thieves thing with Ali Baba surprised me (my fault). I love the change of the status quo and the unexpected and this book has done well with that so far. It still a bit janky here and there with the story and the logic and the pacing but overall it’s a fun tale.
Characters: Morgiana has a very cliched slave tale but it does not make it any less emotionally resonating. Her journey is well done and I hope that she has more control of her destiny in the books to come instead of being led around by the two lads. Ali Baba is interesting and I look forward to see where the story goes with him. The new pieces with Sinbad are interesting and the social dynamics of the city is a bit simple but it give Sin and the rest of the cast of characters area for drama and growth and I liked that.
Another solid third arc.
Onward to the next book!
November 7, 2018
¡Arranca uno de mis arcos argumentales favoritos de todos los shonen del mundo mundial...!
Pero antes de eso tenemos de todo en este volumen: Aladdin y Morgiana se acercan en su amistad a partir de una casualidad loquisima que incluye esclavos y liberación, así como el reencuentro de Aladdin con personajes del primer tomo y la presentación de un personaje que tomó tal envergadura entre los fans que consiguió su propio manga: Sinbad. ¡Y qué presentación! Para alguien tan famoso e increíble, tener una presentación tan disparatada y carente de epicidad demuestra lo bien que el autor conoce a sus personajes y lo poco que le importa ridiculizarlo. Creo que fue una de las mejores intro de un personaje OP. Y, para cerrar, la llegada a la ciudad de Alibaba, Baldad, la entrada en el mito de sus "40 ladrones" y un pantallazo fugaz del problemón que puso el Imperio Huang con el invento de esos "papeles" para reemplazar el oro y los préstamos y la metida de mano de un país extranjero en los asuntos económicos de otro... uf. Esto es simplemente brillante para meter en un shonen. No puedo parar de leer, aunque conozca ya la historia del animé ^_^.
Pero antes de eso tenemos de todo en este volumen: Aladdin y Morgiana se acercan en su amistad a partir de una casualidad loquisima que incluye esclavos y liberación, así como el reencuentro de Aladdin con personajes del primer tomo y la presentación de un personaje que tomó tal envergadura entre los fans que consiguió su propio manga: Sinbad. ¡Y qué presentación! Para alguien tan famoso e increíble, tener una presentación tan disparatada y carente de epicidad demuestra lo bien que el autor conoce a sus personajes y lo poco que le importa ridiculizarlo. Creo que fue una de las mejores intro de un personaje OP. Y, para cerrar, la llegada a la ciudad de Alibaba, Baldad, la entrada en el mito de sus "40 ladrones" y un pantallazo fugaz del problemón que puso el Imperio Huang con el invento de esos "papeles" para reemplazar el oro y los préstamos y la metida de mano de un país extranjero en los asuntos económicos de otro... uf. Esto es simplemente brillante para meter en un shonen. No puedo parar de leer, aunque conozca ya la historia del animé ^_^.
June 24, 2020
I am rooting for Alladin and Mor so much and hope that Alladin will finally find his destiny.
And as for Sinbad. Liking him.
As for the plot, I think something big is about to happen so I feel like it will deepen.
And as for Sinbad. Liking him.
As for the plot, I think something big is about to happen so I feel like it will deepen.
February 13, 2019
SIIIIIIIIIIIIN
Auf ihrer Reise zum Dunklen Kontinent muss Morgiana sich erneut ihrem Schicksal als Sklavin stellen und entscheidet sich für die Freiheit. Durch Zufall trifft sie auf Aladin und beide machen sich auf nach Balbadd, wo sie hoffen, Ali Baba wiederzusehen, doch was sie dort antreffen, hatten sie so nicht erwartet...
Siiiiiiiiiiiin! In diesem Teil taucht das erste Mal mein absoluter Liebling aus Magi auf. König Sindbad - Herr der Sieben Meere und Bezwinger von sieben Dungeons - trifft durch einen komischen Zwischenfall auf Morgiana und Aladin. Ein wirklich charismatischer Charakter, der durch seine leichte, offene Art perfekt in das Magi Universum passt und durch die mysteriöse Aura, die ihn umgibt, durch und durch interessant ist.
Ich freue mich auf weitere Teile mit all den wundervollen Magi-Charakteren!
Auf ihrer Reise zum Dunklen Kontinent muss Morgiana sich erneut ihrem Schicksal als Sklavin stellen und entscheidet sich für die Freiheit. Durch Zufall trifft sie auf Aladin und beide machen sich auf nach Balbadd, wo sie hoffen, Ali Baba wiederzusehen, doch was sie dort antreffen, hatten sie so nicht erwartet...
Siiiiiiiiiiiin! In diesem Teil taucht das erste Mal mein absoluter Liebling aus Magi auf. König Sindbad - Herr der Sieben Meere und Bezwinger von sieben Dungeons - trifft durch einen komischen Zwischenfall auf Morgiana und Aladin. Ein wirklich charismatischer Charakter, der durch seine leichte, offene Art perfekt in das Magi Universum passt und durch die mysteriöse Aura, die ihn umgibt, durch und durch interessant ist.
Ich freue mich auf weitere Teile mit all den wundervollen Magi-Charakteren!
July 7, 2022
3.5 stars.
One thing I keep forgetting about the story is how much political intrigue is in the story and how hard it gets sometimes. That's why I end up reading this volumes quite slowly, compared to other mangas. It was painful to see how much turmoil is in Balbadd and the reunion between Alibaba and Aladdin..... ouch. Also remembering bits and pieces of Alibaba's history with Cassim.... double ouch. I was happy to see Sinbad again and I'm curious to learn more about him as well.
Also, Morgiana continues to be the best girl and I want nothing but good things for her. I also love that she doesn't take any shit.
One thing I keep forgetting about the story is how much political intrigue is in the story and how hard it gets sometimes. That's why I end up reading this volumes quite slowly, compared to other mangas. It was painful to see how much turmoil is in Balbadd and the reunion between Alibaba and Aladdin..... ouch. Also remembering bits and pieces of Alibaba's history with Cassim.... double ouch. I was happy to see Sinbad again and I'm curious to learn more about him as well.
Also, Morgiana continues to be the best girl and I want nothing but good things for her. I also love that she doesn't take any shit.
August 5, 2025
Questo volume 5 stelle anche solo per la scena in cui Alibaba dice a Morgiana "una volta che un Uomo™️ prende la sua decisione, le Donne™️ devono starsene zitte!!!!" e lei in risposta lo prende in braccio in un princess carry, lo porta via di peso e lo LANCIA nella stanza di Aladdin
Io non amo molto i protagonisti ma vedere Aladdin che dopo la litigata con Alibaba pensa di essere tornato ad essere solo... Perché Alibaba era il primo amico che si era fatto uscito dalla room of fortitude... piccino 🥲
Finalmente ora la gang è riunita, anche se la situazione non è delle migliori. Sono molto curiosa di vedere la backstory di Alibaba e Kashim. Btw, il design di Kashim e parenti 🔥🔥
Io non amo molto i protagonisti ma vedere Aladdin che dopo la litigata con Alibaba pensa di essere tornato ad essere solo... Perché Alibaba era il primo amico che si era fatto uscito dalla room of fortitude... piccino 🥲
Finalmente ora la gang è riunita, anche se la situazione non è delle migliori. Sono molto curiosa di vedere la backstory di Alibaba e Kashim. Btw, il design di Kashim e parenti 🔥🔥
July 8, 2022
Character 3.5| Setting 4| Plot 3.5| Art 4| Enjoyability 5
Overall Rating: 4
We get to meet Sinbad and his crew in this one!
I love Ja'far from the bottom of my heart I forgot how funny his introdution was. I love that he was like THEY ARE KIDS SIN!!!!
I know we are gonna get some good alibaba backstory and Cassim stuff coming soon so I'm excited for that! Also more about the Kou empire!
Excited to continue with this series!!
Overall Rating: 4
We get to meet Sinbad and his crew in this one!
I love Ja'far from the bottom of my heart I forgot how funny his introdution was. I love that he was like THEY ARE KIDS SIN!!!!
I know we are gonna get some good alibaba backstory and Cassim stuff coming soon so I'm excited for that! Also more about the Kou empire!
Excited to continue with this series!!
August 6, 2018
Morgiana has met up with Aladdin while on their travels, so the duo decide to join up and head to the next kingdom together - only to run into a strange man who claims to be Sinbad! Ohtaka will keep readers howling with laughter and intrigued by the mysteries of this entry. Just who is this smiling, confident stranger?
May 6, 2020
This was really good! I loved seeing Morgiana grow and start moving beyond her past. Seeing her encourage the little girl was so sweet, and her fight was awesome! Sinbad's introduction was...interesting, to say the least. I'm looking forward to learning more about him, but I'm also curious about Alibaba. Looks like things have finally picked up for me, I'm interested to see what's next!
April 16, 2024
今回いろんなびっくりしたの話コンセプトあった。シンドバッドのキャラクターめっちゃ好きだった！「その人」の現れるあったかちょっと気持ち悪いけど面白い。次巻楽しみ！
Some pretty unexpected stuff in this one. I enjoyed the Sinbad character a lot, and ‘that’ other reveal left a bad taste in the mouth (though I guess that means it was effective). Definitely interested to read the next volume.
Some pretty unexpected stuff in this one. I enjoyed the Sinbad character a lot, and ‘that’ other reveal left a bad taste in the mouth (though I guess that means it was effective). Definitely interested to read the next volume.
July 27, 2017
Oh, I'm really liking this serie.
December 2, 2017
Good volume.
December 21, 2017
PAS LA BONNE EDITION, enregistré pour mémoire.
April 9, 2018
alibaba is my boy
January 22, 2019
Je suis amoureuse de cette série.
Objectif de l'année ?
Me mettre à jour
(30+ tomes 😅)
Objectif de l'année ?
Me mettre à jour
(30+ tomes 😅)
April 11, 2019
Another awesome volume of Magi!! Such an awesome manga, Great story and lots of cool;awesome characters! Amazing beautiful art😁👌📖💕💕
June 12, 2019
Freaking loving this series.
July 4, 2019
SINBAD FINALLY. AND ALIBABA IS BACK. YES.
I love this entire series man. I literally cannot put it down.
I love this entire series man. I literally cannot put it down.
November 7, 2019
Alibaba, what the hell are you doing with your life?
December 24, 2019
Simplesmente fantástico! Amei cada momento deste volume e agora que o trio está junto mal posso esperar por saber o que vai acontecer!
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