 If you liked
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
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 ...then you might like
Arslan Senki (TV)
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Both Magi and Arslan have a war-centered conflict, though Magi has more supernatural elements, whereas Arslan feels more historically-rooted. Both worlds seem to take place in a Middle Eastern-based universe, though Arslan seems to be based more on the Persian Empire, while Magi has a more broad universe, with the Kou Empire being based on the Mongol Empire. Both deal with issues such as politics, slavery and the importance and responsability of being a ruler, though Magi is more light in tone and focuses more on the friendship and adventure side, whereas Arslan is a more serious, politics-driven narrative. The MCs in both series are
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The animes have an adventurous feel, and is centered around a very likable group of people. They incorporate government, and military strategies. But in contrast Magi has a comedic feel, and Arslan Senki is more dramatic.