Viz Media Europe acquires rights for Magi, The Labyrinth of Magic

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Viz Media Europe acquires rights for Magi, The Labyrinth of Magic

MAGI, The Labyrinth of Magic

An epic adventure inspired by the 1001 Arabian Nights Tales

VIZ MEDIA EUROPE is pleased to announce the acquisition of the TV, V.O.D, Home Entertainment and merchandising rights for the “MAGI, The Labyrinth of Magic” license for Europe.

Magi, the Labyrinth of Magic is based on a manga, published in Japan by Shogakukan, created by Shinobu Ohtaka, author of the delirious Sumomomo Momomo manga. Magi, the Labyrinth of Magic is an animated TV series targeting young teenagers. The story revolves around 1001 Arabian Nights Tales, following the adventures of Aladdin and Ali Baba towards fortune and glory!

An epic adventure story filled with humour, suspense and magic, the “MAGI” manga is already a success in France and Italy and will be published soon in other countries.

Set in a mythical world of filled with magic and flying carpets, MAGI follows the story of a young boy named Aladdin as he travels to a mysterious continent that is home to a cryptic ruin known as the “Dungeon”, in which great treasure is said to lay hidden Aladdin will go on a quest to clear the “Dungeon” in order to claim the treasures within. As his quest brings new encounters and farewells, Aladdin will come to learn of his true destiny.

MAGI, The Labyrinth of Magic just started its broadcast in Japan on MBS the 7th October 2012!

MAGI, The Labyrinth of Magic

Synopsis

A young boy, Aladdin, travels to a far-≠away continent that is home to a mysterious ruin known as the “Dungeon”, in wich great treasure is said to lay hidden. During his travels, the young boy meets Alibaba, and together they attempt to clear the “Dungeon” in order to claim the treasures within. As their quest brings about new encounters and farewells, Aladdin will come to learn of his true destiny.

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https://twitter.com/ukanime/status/262537000144470016

Viz Media are handling the North Anerican home video release.

https://twitter.com/ukanime/status/262535907486334976

Kaze are interested in licensing Magi, particularly in light of Viz Media's US announcement.

EDIT (correction): https://twitter.com/liceas/status/262625259168071680

wait what? I was referring to Viz Europe...

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I will add on to this thread as well.

Series to be released on DVD and Blu-ray in Germany (via Kazé). Target time: autumn 2013.

http://www.splashcomics.de/php/aktue..._kaze769_anime

...VIZ Media Switzerland freut sich, den neuen Manga- und Anime-Hit aus dem Hause Shogakukan anzukündigen: MAGI - The Labyrinth of Magic soll im Herbstprogramm 2013 der Labels KAZÉ Manga und KAZÉ Anime als Manga sowie auf DVD und Blu-ray erscheinen...