Magi (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Series · ★ 8.2

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Released in 2012, Magi is an animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. This story is about the flow of fate and the battle to keep the world on the right path. Aladdin is a boy who has set out to explore the world after being trapped in a room for most of his life. His best friend is a flute with a djinn in it named Ugo. Soon enough, Aladdin discovers he is a Magi, a magician who chooses kings, and he was born to choose kings who will follow the righteous path, battling against those who want to destroy fate. Follow his adventures as he meets others from 1001 Arabian Nights, like Ali Baba and Sinbad, and fights to keep the balance of world in check!

Who’s in it. Magi stars Kaori Ishihara as Aladdin, Yuki Kaji as Alibaba Saluja, Ryohei Kimura as Sinbad / Judal (voices) and Haruka Tomatsu as Morgiana, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Magi sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magi page.

If you liked it. Fans of Magi tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Magi (2012)?
In US, Magi is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Magi worth watching?
Magi holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Magi?
Magi stars Kaori Ishihara, Yuki Kaji, Ryohei Kimura, Haruka Tomatsu and Toshiyuki Morikawa.
When was Magi released?
Magi was released in 2012.