It's been quite awhile since I reviewed anything for ages but I must say that this anime series incorporates 1001 Arabian nights in a different manner, Sinbad in this version is very likable and becomes a sailor not just for the sake of it (I'm looking at you Luffy LOL), he becomes a sailor to change the world and unite nations (wherever corruption is) due to his sad origin. The action is great, but some character designs don't look great at all, some male characters look too feminine but it wasn't that much of a big let down. The real reason I watched this is because of my interest in Arabian mythology and also Sinbad the sailor, definitely check it out as it is only 13 episodes long.
10 Reviews
Amazing best anime I've seen in a long time
anorangekitten30 November 2017
My first review I just love this series so much, I truly hope they will make a new season (smile) It just warms my soul,you know, even if the last two episode were a bit silly. Sinband is wonderful and I cant wait to see what happens next!!!!
Thanks for reading -Ashley
Thanks for reading -Ashley
Love!
colormyworldpiink-21-93512328 December 2016
I loved this series. It's a prequel to Magi. After I finished this and finished Magi & the Magi manga I started the AoS manga. OMG it's so good. I couldn't stop reading it. It even got me excited just to read it. It takes a lot to excite me, especially when it comes to reading anything. Shinobu is a writing genius. AoS and Magi are perfection when it comes to writing. This story is so unique and I love the Arabic theme and how it ties into ancient history. I love this story so much and the characters. Especially Ja'far and Sinbad. Ja'far does a complete 180 character change. It's so great to see. I definitely recommend watching this, especially if you're an anime fan. Even if your not, it's still great!
Best Anime series and need more
chanpichr-3471013 October 2018
Amazing!
robertskoskela17 January 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Totally worth a watch, if you enjoyed the original Magi:The kingdom of magic, you should totally give this one a watch too, explains the story of Sinbad well, an amazing anime and one of my top favorites of all time. Its nowhere short, perhaps around 3 - 5 hours watch with all 13 episodes. It starts out well with Sinbad being young and follows his life towards greatness, how he aquired his friends and developed the country of Sindria. It also gives you a closer view of his Djinn powers which are just amazing. He develops them quicker troughout the anime compared to Alibaba. Though Sinbad feels like a minor character in the series, they should most certainly expand on this further, i would totally love to see more of this amazing world and characters.
Too rushed
davincyr12 February 2023
This series is great if it weren't for its pacing.this show is really good.i haven't seen any beautiful animation than this anywhere.the power concept is great and the vfx too. If this series were lengthy enough and took its time to provide the best to us then i think it would have been capable of one of the best alongside the toptier series.the main protagonist is hilarious he is powerful and it never goes down to his head and a cheerful and humorous.the protagonist has one aim that is to change the world and create a nation where everyone can live peacefully and how he will do that you have to found out yourself.well i dont have nothing more to say go and watch this series.i bet you won't waste your time.all who are whining this series is trash let them be.yes i agree this series is rushed still it is so good.worth watching.it is a waste we can't see the end of this beautiful story as season 2 will not come. Disappointment everywhere.
Too rushed
sumukhakb10 November 2021
There is no character development at all in this anime. It is not at all a good anime . I think who are giving this anime 10 or 9 stars are maybe beginners to anime World. They don't explain power system, kingdom , politics and characters at all.
If it weren't for the pacing the show would have been a blast
malayakumar-2781012 February 2023
This show literally had the potential to stand among one of the greatest.i liked the concept.this is the story about a boy who want to change the world,bring peace and to create a country where every race people can live happily with each other and for that to happen he must form an alliance with other powerful nations and to create nation he must have to be the strongest and have a well source of wealth and friendly figures.indeed this show has one of the best animation there anyone can provide,all characters art style are beautiful and colourful.the artists are too good to be true.this story had a potential but they rushed this show too much.why too much rush?they should have take their time and bring their best to offer. But disappointly i dont see any hope for season 2 as it was getting good from there and i was so excited. Thanks creators for this series and those who are saying this series doesn't make any sense then go watch your pogo,one punch man,kaguya sama war is love the overrated ones.whine all the time that this is waste that is trash and can't do a single thing for yourselves. Go to hell.
Mind Violacion
ThunderKing61 November 2021
This show is so corny, redundant, lame and unforgivable.
It's corny because of what these d0uch3 characters say and do. People who like this nonsense are the same ones that will call anything positive cringe. Anime fans have this God complex just because they watch an anime show. Haha!
Redundant because every anime has exactly the same plot and characters. You know the chosen one plot and let's go on a journey, get new powers and blah blah.
It's lame because these characters look like any anime character. All personalities within anime exist in this lame show.
Unforgivable because it exists. Creators of this show should be ashamed of themselves for making this.
Overall the show is stupid and a waste of time.
It's corny because of what these d0uch3 characters say and do. People who like this nonsense are the same ones that will call anything positive cringe. Anime fans have this God complex just because they watch an anime show. Haha!
Redundant because every anime has exactly the same plot and characters. You know the chosen one plot and let's go on a journey, get new powers and blah blah.
It's lame because these characters look like any anime character. All personalities within anime exist in this lame show.
Unforgivable because it exists. Creators of this show should be ashamed of themselves for making this.
Overall the show is stupid and a waste of time.
what happens every time "classic" stories are adapted to anime
svenlauke19 December 2017
Anime can do something few other media can do (well). Take a ridiculous, totally insane premise, and adapt it into an over the top, fun as hell spectacle.
This is not that!
This Anime has the same problems as many anime that try to adapt "classic" stories that weren't meant for anime. Sure the animation and character design is fancy, but the story? OMG its so terrible. What is it with these anime and being so into "trading"? Like that one with the wolf goddess....I thought I would see some fun banter between an out of touch god and a human, but no its was all about market value of coins and such.
Sinbad is similar, there is promise of epic battles with Djin Powers etc, that always only takes up a very small part of any episode. The rest is non existent or rushed character development, non relatable characters, and talk about creating a trading empire. sorry but if I wanted that I would go to business school.
I could go on but the first season of this anime bored me so much, that I will just stop here as I stopped watching.
good day
This is not that!
This Anime has the same problems as many anime that try to adapt "classic" stories that weren't meant for anime. Sure the animation and character design is fancy, but the story? OMG its so terrible. What is it with these anime and being so into "trading"? Like that one with the wolf goddess....I thought I would see some fun banter between an out of touch god and a human, but no its was all about market value of coins and such.
Sinbad is similar, there is promise of epic battles with Djin Powers etc, that always only takes up a very small part of any episode. The rest is non existent or rushed character development, non relatable characters, and talk about creating a trading empire. sorry but if I wanted that I would go to business school.
I could go on but the first season of this anime bored me so much, that I will just stop here as I stopped watching.
good day
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