One of the recent new series in WSJ.
http://www.mangafox.com/manga/magico_iwamoto_naoki/
http://manga.redhawkscans.com/?manga=Magico
It's about a girl, Emma, who is cursed with the power to destroy the world, and the only way to seal it is to get married with the hero, Shion.
I was kinda surprised by how much I liked it. And according to the cover of chapter 3, it's supposedly garnering some good support from the Jump readers. I'm looking forward to seeing where this one goes.
I just finished reading the first two chapters of this manga the other day after seeing a wallpaper for it on JUMP's Japanese site. The first chapter was a bit ho-hum but the second chapter actually felt interesting.
Gonna go read the third today if the scanlation is out for it.
@Kaba:
Gonna go read the third today if the scanlation is out for it.
after i read your post i go to mangahelpers and i found this
http://manga.redhawkscans.com/?manga=Magico&chapter=Magico+003&page=1#page=1
Thanks, Lutzu. But, I already found the third chapter on MangaFox.
Anyways, great chapter! Nice to see Shion dish out some pure poetic justice to Marouni. :devil:
Yep this series is actually pretty interesting. I look forward to seeing how it does
Even though the series is interesting, it still remains to be seen as to whether it will hold up in the reader popularity polls. I wouldn't want to see something with an interesting premise be canceled after 20 chapters.
However, I also have to ask if I'm the only one who sees the resemblance between the sealing of Emma's Echidna and Naruto's nine-tailed-fox?
I actually really like this. It also screams "I want to be an rpg" for if/when it gets really popular.
Impression after reading first three chapter: Not bad, doesn't really leave me screaming for more but at least it doesn't have something really idiotic either. I kinda like the magic system there, with the rituals and sacrifices necessary for each type of magic. The art and characters are okay, they really need the snarky cat in order to make things too gooey between the couple though.
Shion looks like he has insomnia.
By the way, how many rituals do Emma and Shion need to perform in order to complete the seal? From that table on chapter 2, I counted roughly 40 rituals and we haven't seen the other end of the table!
Just read the first chapter. I kinda like this. I see good potential in this series, but we'll see.
This looks decent. I'll keep a watch on this.
EDIT: At first I was like, "A girl strolling in a town full of magic, a Dragon, a cat… A hero mage... Fairy Tail?!". No its not. XD
Just caught up with chapter 3 and I must say I'm interested on how this series will go.
It's kind of cute but I hope they change up the jokes since the same kind of cutesy couple jokes will get old quickly.
It seems like the jokes are a mix between cutesy couple and black humor. However, this does seem like the kind of story that can get very angsty very quickly. I hope the author keeps the amount of angst to a minimum and focus more on the adventure aspect.
Its interesting & definitely has potential.
Shion looks like Tasha Godspell from Witch Hunter (which u guys should read)
Witch Hunter? The Korean Manhwa?
@Kaba:
Witch Hunter? The Korean Manhwa?
16 characters of yes.:ninja:
@Kaba:
I just finished reading the first two chapters of this manga the other day after seeing a wallpaper for it on JUMP's Japanese site. The first chapter was a bit ho-hum but the second chapter actually felt interesting.
Gonna go read the third today if the scanlation is out for it.
What?
@Kaba:
Even though the series is interesting, it still remains to be seen as to whether it will hold up in the reader popularity polls. I wouldn't want to see something with an interesting premise be canceled after 20 chapters.
However, I also have to ask if I'm the only one who sees the resemblance between the sealing of Emma's Echidna and Naruto's nine-tailed-fox?
That came to mind for me as well. Also looked up Echidna on google it's interesting. In mythology Echidna was the mother of all the famous monsters. Like Cerberus, Chimera, Gorgon and so on.
Enjoy this manga so far for the most part, also think it has some potential if he doesn't become repetitive with some parts.What annoyed me the most was how sensitive Shion is, reminded me of current Sanji. Thought it was stupid Shion getting that aroused by a simple thank you and hug. I don't know might be just me, didn't think a nose bleed was needed there, simple blush if anything. Any else see this as Jump's way to counter Fairy Tail?
What?
That came to mind for me as well. Also looked up Echidna on google it's interesting. In mythology Echidna was the mother of all the famous monsters. Like Cerberus, Chimera, Gorgon and so on.
Enjoy this manga so far for the most part, also think it has some potential if he doesn't become repetitive with some parts.What annoyed me the most was how sensitive Shion is, reminded me of current Sanji. Thought it was stupid Shion getting that aroused by a simple thank you and hug. I don't might be just me, didn't think a nose bleed was needed there, simple blush if anything. Any else see this as Jump's way to counter Fairy Tail?
Really what I was thinking. Though this has more romance and lesser gag. I want to see how Naoki (the author) will develop the characters. And setting the main goal of the whole story from the start is, IMO, a good writing technique (see OP). I really really wish this series won't flop in the future.
EDIT: Chapter 4 is out!
http://manga.redhawkscans.com/?manga=Magico&chapter=Magico+004&page=1#page=1
Wow. Don't fuck with a boy and his broom! :blink:
@Fire-Fist:
What?
The first chapter didn't really grab me because it just seemed too moe at first. Plus, the scene with Emma Echidna going berserk felt too reminiscent of Naruto's Nine-Tailed-Fox going berserk. I did like the explanation of the rituals and the overarching goal to help seal away Emma's Echidna though. Aside from that, it wasn't that much of a grab. Thankfully, the following chapters made up for it and the union between Shion and Emma now seems more coherently adorable than just being flat moe pandering plus the journey to help seal Emma's Echidna is getting much more interesting.
^ I understand that, I was questioning what those Ho-hem mean.
hmmm 4 chapters long, I may check this out.
For those who haven't read it yet, Chapter 5 is here…
http://manga.redhawkscans.com/?manga=Magico&chapter=Magico+005#page=1
http://manga.redhawkscans.com/?manga=Magico&chapter=Magico+006#page=1
And that's chapter 6.
! Hmm, I didn't expect the girl to be able to use magic, let alone be good at it, but I don't really mind. She join the group quickly, but so far I don't find her character too annoying and can be pretty funny. Her magic reminds me of Toriko's nail gun attack, although I suppose it isn't really all that original to begin with.
The chapter was a bit meh. I'm guessing this will be just a short arc but longer than the first mission since the addition of a plausible main character Luu… I wonder if there will be a human villain for this mission considering that Luu seem to be the only human there.
And, Emma's boobies are MAGIC!
I was disappointed in this week's chapter. I thought Lou would be Shion's next opponent but it turns out she's going to be more of an ally.
Her 5-hit combo magic is also a blatant knockoff of Toriko's 5-hit nail punch. C'mon Iwaki, can't you come up with anything better than that?
It's still not a series killer though. I'll continue to follow this.
Shion
Levi?I never really expected Luu to be anymore than a cute sidekick. My guess is that she ends up being the "child" of the group since it appears she sees Emma as a kind of "mother figure."
I never really expected Luu to be anymore than a cute sidekick. My guess is that she ends up being the "child" of the group since it appears she sees Emma as a kind of "mother figure."
She will. Luu will be the daughter of the family. And man, her pacifier are those boobs.
The guy's broom is neat.
Shion's broom is awesome. I'll give him that.
Wonder what lies in the spring that made it go boom at the end of the chapter.
Eh, I'm not sure about this manga yet. It seems cool, though it is combining aspects of several genres. I even felt like I was reading a slice of life manga at one point. Though I am not saying its a bad manga once I started reading, I didn't stop until the end, even though that only means up to chapter six. The broom magic is very cool and the way the specified three sages of the west makes room for two more as well as allowing people from other regions to be just as powerful. I'd much rather read this every week than have yet another sports manga in jump.
OT: does anyone know if anyone's picking up Sengoku Armors, the one shot was real cool and the raws look nice as well.
I don't mind sports manga in JUMP but I do mind it if every new sports manga has to be either soccer, baseball or basketball. For fuck sakes, there isn't even an official JUMP manga based on hockey. HOCKEY!
Just got done with chapter 1. Neat little story so far.
hum, why not. but i'm afraid it won't last long if it doesn't get reaally interesting in the upcoming chapters.
@Kaba:
I don't mind sports manga in JUMP but I do mind it if every new sports manga has to be either soccer, baseball or basketball. For fuck sakes, there isn't even an official JUMP manga based on hockey. HOCKEY!
Yea haha, that's the main thing, I watch ESPN all the time, why would I read a manga of a sport that I can watch on TV or watch the show Friday Night Lights. Now I would read a manga on a made up sport, that could be interesting.
hum, why not. but i'm afraid it won't last long if it doesn't get reaally interesting in the upcoming chapters.
Yea, I hope this manga stays but I don't think it will, the author seems to explain things a weird fashion and if they canceled Mx0 I have a gut feeling this might be canceled in the same manner. The broom thing is awesome, better than soccer I say.
Sorta OT: I think Sengoku Armors has a better chance of lasting due to its plot, I have only been able to find the one shot, but its real cool. Downside is that the dude needs to work on the way the characters introduce themselves, something about it really bothered me.
Now I would read a manga on a made up sport, that could be interesting.
Hardcore baseball.
What is hardcore baseball you ask?
Players?
GIVE EM ENOUGH STEROIDS TO KILL AN ELEPHANT
In field?
LANDMINE FIELD
Outfield?
MAGMA
Bats?
GIGANTIC CATTLE PRODS WITH 2 MILLION VOLTS GOING THROUGH THEM
Balls?
CANNON BALLS
Catcher?
MEAT GRINDER FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT HIT THE CANNONBALLS
New rules?
PLAYERS CAN TAKE BATS WITH THEM WHILE ROUNDING THE BASES
MULTI BALL
PLAYERS UNSATISFIED WITH PLAYS CAN CHALLENGE THE REF TO A DUEL (fan participation/intervention is acceptable)
LIONS ARE PERIODICALLY RELEASED DURING INNINGS
AIRSTRIKES DURING THE LAST INNING
C'mon guys lets get this shit made.
That sounds like everything I want to have in front of my eyes.
main character: prisoner who used to be a baseball player, fell on hard times, is still ripped as hell, but wagers his way out on a baseball game, if he loses three games then he's back in. He's the main batter guy.
pitcher: the "one-eyed demon of the fastball" this scary dude with only one eye who throws blazing fucking fast pitches, is a veteran at this kind of shit
1st baseman: he throws so well, he coulda been a pitcher, but he has lighting quick reflexes and analyzes the hell out of the situation to make the most efficient movements possible.
outfielder: some jungle kid who can just jump like a goddamn jumping thing, they just told him to not let the ball hit the ground and he catches the shit out of them.
call it THREE STRIKES to reference the main guy's deal. I really want this to exist now.
Put a talking, striped grizzly bear at catcher and we got ourselves a manga! Maybe just throw in the generic big breasted female at coach or something to bump up sales and its all good.
OT: Last time I checked the rankings, it seemed to be doing good in the line up, or is that just where they always put new mangas?
That sounds like everything I want to have in front of my eyes.
main character: prisoner who used to be a baseball player, fell on hard times, is still ripped as hell, but wagers his way out on a baseball game, if he loses three games then he's back in. He's the main batter guy.
pitcher: the "one-eyed demon of the fastball" this scary dude with only one eye who throws blazing fucking fast pitches, is a veteran at this kind of shit
1st baseman: he throws so well, he coulda been a pitcher, but he has lighting quick reflexes and analyzes the hell out of the situation to make the most efficient movements possible.
outfielder: some jungle kid who can just jump like a goddamn jumping thing, they just told him to not let the ball hit the ground and he catches the shit out of them.
call it THREE STRIKES to reference the main guy's deal. I really want this to exist now.
Give me time and I will make it happen. I'm seriously saving this in my writing notebooks.
Erm yeah, so how about that Magico?
I like how the dragon wears sunglasses. And that Shion's hat has goggles. And that Lou wears a pumpkin mask sometimes apparently. I guess I like the character design?
and I predict the broom will get broken at one point, if this series continues for very long. Because it seems to be his go-to spell, and his last resort as well, so having it broken would be a major event. They'd probably find some ritual to fix it, or make a new one, but it would be interesting I think.
Major likes about Magico:
1. Character names: Yea, I know manga is Japanese, but I can't help that I am not. This manga seems to recognize this and give a variety of names like Shion and Emma. This makes them so much more memorable.(Well at least for foreign readers)((Honestly I can't remember my favorite KHR character's name, the sun guardian, let alone pronounce it))
2. The Fun- Normally I hate mangas that have such romantic tones, but this manga makes it fun to read. I can't really put my finger on what exactly I enjoy, maybe its the magical setting, and the future potential.
3. Main characters- Despite Shion's lame Bread excuse, I really like him. Emma also has shown signs of not being Useless female protagonist A, though the deciding factor will be whether she learns to use her powers in some way, shape or form to aid Shion. Also, there is a dragon with sunglasses, did anyone mention that?
4. Set Goal- It really annoys me when mangas ignore this. For example, mangas such as KHR, Fairy Tail, post Aizen Bleach, these are all mangas that seem to have no purpose besides showing arguably cool techniques from arc to arc(though KHR seems to have character progression between arcs which is more than what I can say for the other two). This manga, like many good manga such as One Piece and Toriko, has a goal that you can measure along the way through how many meals toriko has or how far in the grandline luffy is. Shion needs to complete that table of rituals and Emma's freed, we can also see how far he is into that quest by looking at that (Ritual table?) and watching his progression.
5. Broom Magic- Need I say more
Things I don't like
1. Chapter 1- This just didn't leave a great impression on me like it should, Shion's broom magic should have been feared more.
2. Random Character's apparent lack of knowledge- Seriously, shion is suppoed to be one of the three great sages of the east or west or whatever, Why isnt he recognized as such by at least the news reporter on the television. The only person who did recognize him was the villain dude which brings me to my next issue.
3. Random Villain 1- Seriously, I can't even think of the dud in glasses name. His magic could have been way cooler and its attack abilities explained in much more depth, and speaking of depth, I saw 0 in this guy.
4. All magic that is not Shion's- If Shion's magic is the only cool magic in the series, it will be short lived indeed.
5. Bread- Once again, need I say more?
Why such a dislike of bread? Bread is nice.
This manga looks pretty good, I'll keep reading it and see where it goes. Definitely seems better than Dois Sol and Grimm.
Actually semi excited while waiting for the next chapter to come out.
In other news it is nice to see that magico and sengoku armors are doing so well in the ratings compared to that new gag manga and the new sports(non extreme baseball) manga. I really hope it remains that way
confused on these rituals. is this broom magic ONLY work for that broom. Meaning you have to defeat 1000 people or whatever it was with the SAME broom, and then that one is only able to do it? or is it that once you beat the ritual you can use ANY broom to do those moves?
just got me curious when i heard someone mention that it may break. and got me wondering if the ritual is more of a inner power thing, meaning he can do it with all brooms, versus it being a special broom.
either way, if this continue long like say kenichi, fairy tail, one piece, bleach, negima, naruto, ect. i can't imagine not getting more rituals later on.
i just hope this stays popular and lasts a while and don't get canned like double arts, cause kind of reminds me of that series
Actually semi excited while waiting for the next chapter to come out.
In other news it is nice to see that magico and sengoku armors are doing so well in the ratings compared to that new gag manga and the new sports(non extreme baseball) manga. I really hope it remains that way
I don't think new series in WSJ are rated until chapter 8 (?).
confused on these rituals. is this broom magic ONLY work for that broom. Meaning you have to defeat 1000 people or whatever it was with the SAME broom, and then that one is only able to do it? or is it that once you beat the ritual you can use ANY broom to do those moves?
just got me curious when i heard someone mention that it may break. and got me wondering if the ritual is more of a inner power thing, meaning he can do it with all brooms, versus it being a special broom.
I agree with the inner power thing but I think Shion could only do it with that particular broom (the same as he can only build his own world on that particular shaded-dragon), if ever that specific broom is what he used to beat a thousand of Agiri monsters. I prefer it because it limits the usage of magic in the story. But then, its too early to tell.
either way, if this continue long like say kenichi, fairy tail, one piece, bleach, negima, naruto, ect. i can't imagine not getting more rituals later on.
i just hope this stays popular and lasts a while and don't get canned like double arts, cause kind of reminds me of that series
Hell, if only this was published in another magazine who's more considerate Editors than WSJ, this will go a long long way, IMO.
Fuck, they cancelled Oumaga!
I don't think new series in WSJ are rated until chapter 8 (?).
Ah my bad, I didn't know the exact chapter but assumed it was rated now since the soccer and gag manga are down at the bottom.
Chapter 7 is out.
http://manga.redhawkscans.com/?manga=Magico&chapter=Magico+007&page=1#page=1
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! I was thinking this arc will officially start at the next chapter and will have a cliffhanger since I assume it will be wrapped-up for Vol.1.
! So the three Sages have ranks? I wonder if Shion's second or the weakest.
! Anyways, that broom is just getting more badass every chapter! And the paper house thing is just like Isabella's power from Beel. Iwamoto sure gets a lot of reference from his co-authors in WSJ. Maybe a strategy for readers to like his manga.
Fun chapter, but I want Luu to put on her pumpkin head again. I don't know, the idea of a pumpkin-headed little beast girl with an adorable voice just strikes me as neat.
