Magi: Sinbad's Adventure: The Labyrinth of Valefor - Part 1 - Special Program Appeal and Evaluation

Magi: Sinbad's Adventure: The Labyrinth of Valefor - Part 1 - Details and Appeal of the Special Program

■ Public Media

TV Special

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

December 12, 2014 - January 1, 0000

■Broadcasting station

TOKYO MX

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Original story by Shinobu Ohtaka and Yoshifumi Odera (serialized in Shogakukan's "Ura Sunday")

■ Director

・Director: Yoshikazu Miyao

■ Production

・Animation Production: Lay-duce
・Production: AOS PROJECT

■Works

© Shinobu Ohtaka/Shogakukan, Magi II Production Committee, MBS

■ Story

After conquering the labyrinth of Baal, Sinbad sets out on a journey to a yet unknown world.
During his journey, he meets Hina, a young man from the Imuchak, a tribe living in the far north who are attempting to defeat the Abareikkak.
If you defeat Abalaykkak, you will be recognized as a warrior by the Imchak clan.
With Sinbad's help, Hina is able to defeat Abareikkaku, but is depressed because it wasn't her own strength.
Determined to become a truly strong person like Sinbad, Hina heads off to the newly appeared sixth labyrinth, "Valefor"!
However, at the same time, Dragul, who had pursued Sinbad from Partevia, and Sham-Rash, a group of assassins led by Ja'far, were also heading for the labyrinth.
Who will obtain the "King's power"?

■Explanation

[Magi: Adventure of Sinbad] A special program that explores the appeal of the anime "The Conquest of the Labyrinth Valefor - Part 1"

This special program explores the appeal of the anime "The Conquest of the Labyrinth Valefor - Part 1," which will be included in the limited edition of the 5th volume of the "Magi: Sinbad no Bouken" comics with an OVA, to be released by Shogakukan on December 18th.
Director Miyao Yoshikazu, Fujiwara Keiji, who plays Hinahoho, and Sakurai Takahiro, who plays Ja'far, talk about the appeal of the anime.

※Quoted from the official website

■Cast

・Sinbad/Daisuke Ono・Dragul/Tomokazu Sugita・Yunan/Akira Ishida・Serendine/Ai Kayano・Badr/Katsuyuki Konishi・Esla/Yoko Hikasa・Barbarossa/Takehito Koyasu・Baal/Hiroki Tochi・Ja'far/Takahiro Sakurai・Hinahoho/Keiji Fujiwara・Pipirika/Ayumi Fujimura

■ Main staff

Original story by Shinobu Ohtaka and Yoshifumi Odera (serialized in Shogakukan's "Ura Sunday")
・Director: Yoshikazu Miyao ・Screenplay: Taku Kishimoto ・Character design: Soichiro Sako ・Music: Tomohiro Okubo ・Animation production: Lay-duce
・Production: AOS PROJECT

■Subtitle

・Labyrinth (dungeon) Valefall Strategy Part 1 (TOKYO MX special) (2014/12/12)

Magi: Sinbad's Adventure: The Labyrinth of Valefor - Part 1 - Details and Appeal of the Special Program

"Magi: Sinbad no Bouken - The Battle for the Labyrinth of Valefall - Part 1 Special" is a 30-minute TV special that aired on TOKYO MX on December 12, 2014. The special showcases a snippet of the anime adaptation of Magi: Sinbad no Bouken, a manga series currently being serialized in Shogakukan's Ura Sunday magazine by Shinobu Ohtaka and Yoshifumi Ohdera, and is directed by Yoshikazu Miyao and animated by Lay-duce.

The main purpose of this special program is to delve deeper into the appeal of the anime "The Conquest of the Labyrinth Valefor, Part 1," which is included in the limited edition with OVA of the fifth volume of the "Magi: Sinbad no Bouken" manga, released on December 18, 2014. In the special program, director Yoshikazu Miyao, Keiji Fujiwara, who plays Hinahoho, and Takahiro Sakurai, who plays Ja'far, appear and talk about the appeal of the anime.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Magi: Sinbad's Adventure - Conquering the Labyrinth Valefor - Part 1" begins when Sinbad sets off on a journey to an unknown world after conquering the labyrinth Baal. During his journey, he meets Hina, a young man from Imchakku who lives in the far north. Hina aims to be recognized as a warrior of his clan by defeating Abareikkak, but although he defeats Abareikkak with Sinbad's help, he is depressed that he was unable to defeat him on his own. However, he decides to become a strong person like Sinbad and heads to the newly appeared sixth labyrinth, "Valefor."

Meanwhile, Dragul, who has followed Sinbad from Partevia, and Ja'far of the assassin group Sham-Rash are also heading to Valefor. The story is full of tension as to who will obtain the "power of the king" in this labyrinth. This story not only depicts Sinbad's adventures and growth, but also delves deeply into Hina's growth and relationships with other characters, making it attractive to draw viewers in.

Character Appeal

Daisuke Ono, who plays Sinbad, skillfully expresses Sinbad's bravery and leadership. Tomokazu Sugita, who plays Dragul, shows his presence as the enemy who pursues Sinbad, and Akira Ishida, who plays Yunan, shows depth in his performance as Sinbad's mentor. Keiji Fujiwara, who plays Hinahoho, realistically portrays Hina's growth and conflict, and Takahiro Sakurai, who plays Ja'far, expresses the calmness and strength of the leader of the assassination group. The performances of these characters add even more richness to the story.

The appeal of production

Director Yoshikazu Miyao has faithfully recreated the world of "Magi: Adventure of Sinbad" while incorporating many visually appealing scenes. Screenwriter Taku Kishimoto has developed the story by incorporating the essence of the original while also adding original elements. Character designer Soichiro Sako has skillfully incorporated the characters from the original into the animation, and composer Tomohiro Okubo has provided music that enhances the atmosphere of the adventure. Thanks to the efforts of these staff members, "The Conquest of the Labyrinth of Valefor - Part 1" is a visually and aurally appealing work.

Viewers' reactions

This special program was highly praised by fans. In particular, the storyline depicting Sinbad's adventures and Hina's growth, the acting of the characters, and the attention to detail of the production staff were highly praised. Furthermore, many viewers were inspired to purchase the limited edition comics that came with the OVA, so it can be said that the purpose of the special program was achieved.

Recommended points

We recommend "Magi: Sinbad's Adventure - Conquering the Labyrinth of Valefall - Part 1 Special" for the following reasons:

• Depth of the story : The story depicts Sinbad's adventures and Hina's growth, and the story development is captivating and draws viewers in.
• Appeal of the characters : The acting of the characters, including Sinbad, is excellent and leaves a deep impression on the viewers.
• Production Attention to Detail : This is a film that shows the attention to detail of the production staff, including the director, screenwriter, character designer, and music director.
• Service to the fans : This special program encourages people to buy the limited edition comics that come with the OVA, and you can really feel the spirit of service towards the fans.

Related information

"Magi: Adventure of Sinbad" is a manga by Shinobu Ohtaka and Yoshifumi Ohdera, currently serialized in Shogakukan's "Ura Sunday". The anime version was produced as a spin-off work depicting Sinbad's adventures and is loved by many fans. The limited edition comics with OVA have become a valuable collection item for fans.

This special program delves deeply into the appeal of "The Conquest of the Labyrinth Valefor, Part 1," which depicts Sinbad's adventures and growth, and is a must-see for fans. We highly recommend watching this program to those who are interested in Sinbad's adventures or who are unsure whether to purchase the limited edition comics with the OVA.