Reading Magi makes my mind feel free. Perhaps this would not apply to all readers, but Magi is one of the few manga that made me roll around in excitement, cry tears of despair, and ponder my role in the world. It is a series that, I feel, has made me more humble.
One of the principles that Magi applies excellently to the story is yin and yang--not the simple "good and bad" trope. It is with this that the story, but most importantly, the characters grasp their complexity and realistic human depiction. Not to mention, the research done for the manga is done tremendously, with the depictions of the Middle East, Rome, etc. The designs for all the characters are quite beautiful, and the art is complex with serious attention to detail down to the jewelry the characters wear. The amount of research and time put into designing the world is frankly, amazing, and for readers who love theorizing about manga, there is no better series than Magi. The aspects such as international relations, economics, and war also add a pristine finishing touch to the realistic facet of Magi.
I agree with other readers that the ending had an incomplete feel, but with such a large universe such as Magi's, it is difficult to fully explain the entire world--also, it leaves more up to the imagination and theory, to keep the readers fully immersed in the world and its magic ;)
Even if you are not a lover of adventure and fantasy, Magi is a must-read that will leave you craving for the next chapter and the wondrous magic that fills its pages.
