Aniplex of America to Release MAGI: THE LABYRINTH OF MAGIC DVD Sets

Hit Adventure Fantasy to be Released in 2 Volumes Source: AniplexUSA press release Official Site: project-magi.com (Japan), magi-usa.com (US) Special Thanks to

Magi fans will be delighted to hear that the fantastic series full of magic and adventure will now be available to own. Following their recent announcement of the Magi series’ English voice cast, Aniplex of America Inc. announced at New York Comic Con of their home video release plans for MAGI: THE LABYRINTH OF MAGIC (??, 2012-2013) in North America. MAGI: THE LABYRINTH OF MAGIC is an anime adaptation of the hit manga series by Shinobu Ohtaka, which has sold over 10 million copies in Japan. The English version of the manga has also been recently released and is available for purchase through VIZ Media. The animation production was done by the highly acclaimed A-1 Pictures (SWORD ART ONLINE, BLUE EXORCIST), and lead by veteran director Koji Masunari (R.O.D, KAMICHU). The anime series has demonstrated rising popularity in the U.S. while it was available for streaming online through the Aniplex Channel, Crunchyroll, and Hulu. The English dubbed version of MAGI: THE LABYRINTH OF MAGIC will begin airing every week on Neon Alley, VIZ Media’s digital anime channel, on October 18th. The 25-episode TV series will be released in two parts. The “Complete DVD Set Volume 1” is scheduled for release on January 14, 2014, and Volume 2 will be released on March 18, 2014. Both SKUs will feature the original Japanese and English audio with English subtitles. Details of each SKU are listed below. Both SKUs are now available for pre-order through Rightstuf.com (Volume 1, Volume 2) and Aniplex’s official retailers. Story Alibaba is a young carrier who dreams of gaining enough money to buy a whole country. To achieve this goal he must venture into a mysterious ruin called a "dungeon," which is said to hold secret treasures deep within its labyrinth. Unfortunately, Alibaba lacks the courage to carry out his plan and remains a worker. Until... One day, Alibaba meets a mysterious boy named Aladdin who can summon a mighty blue spirit from a flute and travels across the continent in search of Djinn Metal Vessels. Hoping to harness Aladdin`s magical power, Alibaba invites Aladdin to join him on his dungeon-capturing expedition. Along the way and through numerous encounters and farewells, both of them will come to learn the truth about their destiny! Credits STAFF Original Creator: Shinobu Ohtaka (Shogakukan “Weekly Shounen Sunday” Publishing) Director: Koji Masunari Series Composition: Hiroyuki Yoshino Series Direction: Naotaka Hayashi Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Toshifumi Akai Concept Design: Shiho Takeuchi Effect Animation: Takashi Hashimoto Art Director: Ayu Kawamoto Art Design: Yuuho Taniuchi Color Design: Eri Suzuki Director of Photography: Yoshihiro Sekiya Editing: Akinori Mishima Sound Director: Hiromi Kikuta Music: Shiro Sagisu Animation Production: A-1 Pictures Production: MAGI Production Committee CAST (Japanese/English) Aladdin: Kaori Ishihara / Erica Mendez Alibaba: Yuki Kaji / Erik Scott Kimerer Morgiana: Haruka Tomatsu / Cristina Vee Sinbad: Daisuke Ono / Matt Mercer Judar: Ryohei Kimura / Todd Haberkorn Jafar: Takahiro Sakurai / Lucien Dodge Masrur: Yoshimasa Hosoya / Keith Silverstein Ugo: Toshiyuki Morikawa / Patrick Seitz

MAGI: THE LABYRINTH OF MAGIC Complete DVD Set Vol.1 Street Date: January 14, 2014 Discs: 3 Total Running Time: Approximately 300 Minutes Episodes: 1-12 SKU #: AOA-3101 UPC: 850527003516 Rating: 13 UP SRP: $74.98 • Audio: Japanese & English (Dolby Digital 2.0) • Video: 16:9 Widescreen • Subtitles: English Bonus & Package • Textless Opening & Ending • English Version Trailer • Deluxe Booklet • 5 Collectable Foil Stamped Postcards • O-Sleeve with Key Visual Art illustrated by Toshifumi Akai (Character Designer) • 2-Sided Reversible Cover MAGI: THE LABYRINTH OF MAGIC Complete DVD Set Vol.2 Street Date: March 18, 2014 Discs: 3 Total Running Time: Approximately 325 Minutes Episodes: 13-25 SKU #: AOA-3102 UPC: 850527003523 Rating: 13 UP SRP: $79.98 • Audio: Japanese & English (Dolby Digital 2.0) • Video: 16:9 Widescreen • Subtitles: English Bonus & Package • Textless Opening & Ending • English Version Trailer • Deluxe Booklet • 5 Collectable Foil Stamped Postcards • O-Sleeve with Key Visual Art illustrated by Toshifumi Akai (Character Designer) • 2-Sided Reversible Cover

About Aniplex of America Inc.

Aniplex of America Inc. (Santa Monica, California) is a subsidiary of Aniplex Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan), a group of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and leading provider of anime content and music production and distribution in Japan. Aniplex of America has launched fan-favorite DVD and Blu-Ray releases such as BAKEMONOGATARI, DURARARA!!, PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA, THE GARDEN OF SINNERS and BLUE EXORCIST. The company`s ever-growing line-up of shows includes our most recent titles, SWORD ART ONLINE, MAGI, BLAST OF TEMPEST, OREHURA and VIVIDRED OPERATION.

About Right Stuf, Inc.

Currently celebrating its 25th year in business, Right Stuf, Inc. was one of the first players in the U.S. Japanese Animation industry, as both an anime producer/distributor and a retailer. Right Stuf works to promote knowledge of its own products, as well as the anime and manga industry, in general, through its online storefront at RightStuf.com and a variety of media including podcasts and special publications. Its video and print publishing division includes the Nozomi Entertainment, Lucky Penny, and 5 Points Pictures studio-labels.