Shinobu Ohtaka, the creator of Magi, starts a new manga next week. Per MyAnimeList, Kodansha's Magazine Pocket app begins serializing Geek Crown (*Geek and Crown*) on October 27, a military fantasy about a protagonist rooting out a traitorous officer in the middle of a royal succession war. It's her first new series since Orient wrapped in October 2024 — and a good moment for anyone who never finished Magi to fix that.
Quick answer
According to SenpaiRanks, Magi is a two-season A-1 Pictures TV anime adapted from Shinobu Ohtaka's Shonen Sunday manga (2009–2017, 37 volumes): Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic (Fall 2012, 25 episodes) and Magi: The Kingdom of Magic (Fall 2013, 25 episodes). The prequel Magi: Adventure of Sinbad followed from Lay-duce as an OVA series (2014–2015) and a 13-episode TV anime (Spring 2016). Aniplex of America licensed both main seasons with an English dub. SenpaiRanks scores Labyrinth at 7.75 and Kingdom at 7.96 adjusted — the second season is the stronger one.
Watch order
- 1. Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic (2012, 25 eps)
- 2. Magi: The Kingdom of Magic (2013, 25 eps)
- 3. Magi: Adventure of Sinbad (2016 TV, 13 eps) — a prequel about Sinbad's first dungeon runs, best watched after the main story so his reveals land.
The Sinbad OVAs cover similar ground to the 2016 TV series; if you only watch one, take the TV version. Chronologically Sinbad comes first, but release order is the way to go on a first watch.
Where to watch Magi
Aniplex of America simulcast both main seasons with subtitles and released an English dub, and the series has rotated through Crunchyroll and Netflix depending on region. Check Crunchyroll first; if it isn't in your catalog, Netflix has carried Magi and Adventure of Sinbad in several territories. VIZ Media publishes all 37 manga volumes in English if you want the ending the anime never reached.
Is it good — and why the anime stops short
Yes. Magi is an Arabian Nights–flavoured adventure that grows into a war-and-politics story, and Kingdom of Magic is where it peaks. The catch: the anime stops well before the manga's final arcs, which is why fans still ask for a third season. If you liked it, the best A-1 Pictures anime and best shonen anime rankings are the natural next stops, and rate Labyrinth and Kingdom on SenpaiRanks.
More long-running adventure watch guides: Dr. Stone's watch order and the Terraforming anime, One Punch Man Season 3 Part 2, and the best dark fantasy anime.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What order do I watch Magi in?
A: The Labyrinth of Magic (2012), then The Kingdom of Magic (2013), then the prequel Magi: Adventure of Sinbad (2016).
Q: Where can I watch Magi?
A: Availability varies by region; Crunchyroll and Netflix have both carried the series, with Aniplex of America's English dub.
Q: Will Magi get a season 3?
A: Nothing has been announced. The anime ends before the manga's final arcs, which ran through 2017.
Q: What is Geek Crown?
A: Shinobu Ohtaka's new military-fantasy manga, launching on Magazine Pocket on October 27, 2026, per MyAnimeList.
Q: How does Magi rank on SenpaiRanks?
A: The Kingdom of Magic scores 7.96 adjusted and The Labyrinth of Magic 7.75.