Aladdin (Magi)

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**Aladdin** (アラジン, *Arajin*) is one of the two main protagonists alongside Alibaba Saluja of the anime/manga series, *Magi*. He is a Magician and one of the four Magi in the current world. Aladdin is the son of Alma Torrans king and queen, Soloman and Sheba, and is known as Solomon's proxy. Ugo took care of Aladdin in the Sacred Place and sent him to this world to battle Al-Thamen and prevent the major events that destroyed Alma Torran from happening again.

## Origin

While Aladdin was inside the sacred palace, Ugo helped educate Aladdin. Before Aladdin left the palace, he made a wish and asked Ugo to become his friend. A headless Ugo resided in Aladdin’s flute and accompanied him on a part of his journey before parting.

## Creation

Aladdin is created by Shinobu Ohtaka. His character is based on Aladdin (علاء الدين Alāʼ ad-Dīn) from the tale Aladdin and the Magic Lamp that is a part of One Thousand and One Nights collection. Originally, Aladdin is supposed to be a girl and a muscular gladiator. Though, Shinobu Ohtaka rejected the idea in favor for a comedic story and changed Aladdin's gender. The sarashi on his chest are remnants of the female Aladdin's design.

## Evolution

### Appearance

He has blue hair that is tied into a pony tail. He is a small child who often have exaggerated expressions. He has a small turban and a sarashi on his chest with a blue vest. He has big, baggy pants. He also wears his golden flute on a string around his neck.
While at Magnostadt for six months, Aladdin's attire changes. He now wears a magician uniform over his old clothes. Instead of a turban, he wears a black magician hat, a red ruby tied to a headpiece on his head on his forehead, and a golden flute around his neck. In a conversation with Alibaba, it is shown that Aladdin has grew taller.

### Personality

Despite that Aladdin is laid back, he is serious about protecting his friends. He is a bit of a pervert when he cannot resist rubbing his face in women's bosom.

### Relationships

For the rest of relationships concerning minor relationships, please see Aladdin's friends and enemies page.

* Alibaba - Aladdin and Alibaba are close friends who can fight together with a perfect sync. The two will back each other's powers. He and Alibaba often go to the cabaret to spend time in the company of beautiful women.
* Morgiana - Aladdin and she are close friends as well. Though, Aladdin and Morgiana do not spend time in indulging in pleasure. Most of the time, they are training, fighting, and exploring new worlds. Morgiana is grateful to Aladdin for his kindness.
* Hakuryuu - He and Aladdin are friends, and when Aladdin and the gang help Hakuryuu in the island dungeon, Hakuryuu want to fight himself to prove he is not weak. Eventually, Hakuryuu work together with Aladdin and his group. Later in the story when they fight the pirates, Hakuryuu goes against Aladdin and Alibaba's wishes and executed the mother.

## Story Arcs

### Qishan Arc

During his first meeting with Sahsa and Leila, Aladdin help the two young girls and their caravan from bandits, and he helps solidify Leila's friendship with Sahsa.

In Qishan, Aladdin meets Alibaba and tags along with him as Alibaba delivers wine and slaves with his boss, Budel. After a hyacinth attacks the caravan, Aladdin helps Alibaba when he acknowledges Alibaba for doing the right thing, saving the slaves instead of the wine. The two share their dreams of riches and women and agree to set out for adventures starting with the Qishan dungeon. After Alibaba promises Budel that he will pay for damages as compensation, the two gather supplies. Aladdin and Alibaba meet Morgiana at the slave market. Not knowing about slavery well, Aladdin frees Morgiana which gets into trouble with Budel. Aladdin and Alibaba enter the dungeon.

Inside the dungeon, Aladdin and Alibaba run into trouble with the creatures. After Aladdin exhausts himself by summoning Ugo, Alibaba stands guard while Aladdin rests. However, Morgiana finds them and leads Jamil who kidnaps Aladdin. Later on, Aladdin wakes up and finds Jamil who told him that Alibaba is dead. While Jamil and Goltas venture ahead, Aladdin chats with Morgiana about her life. Then, Aladdin spots Alibaba above him. He uses his Turban to fly up and reunite with Alibaba, fleeing from Morgiana. Alibaba uses the secret passageway to gain entry to the abandoned city where they arrive at the treasure room. While Alibaba tries to convince Morgiana not to obey Jami, Aladdin manages to save Alibaba’s life with his new stone staff. He tells Jamil that he’s not suited to be king. With the fight over, Aladdin and the group find Amon who explains the purpose of Magi to Aladdin. However, the dungeon starts breaking down when an outside force, Judar, blasts the dungeon from the outside. Aladdin, Alibaba, and Morgiana escape the dungeon. Aladdin and Alibaba make a promise to go out on an adventure. However, Aladdin finds himself warped to the plains where Dorji and his Kouga clansmen find him sleeping on the ground.

### Kouga Arc

After Aladdin wakes up, he gets acquainted with Baba and her clan. He is touched at how close their family and the entire clan and that Baba welcome him into her family. However, the mood shifts when Hakuei and her Kou Empire warriors arrive to ask the Kouga Clan to join their empire. When Baba and the others refuse due to past enslavement of their people, Hakuei politely accepts it. Ryosai slap a bowl of horse milk at Toya. This further drives the wedge between the Kouga Clan and Kou Empire. Aladdin notices the tension and seeks Hakuei for a personal talk that night. He notes that Hakuei has good intentions and requests her not to kill Baba's clan because it's his family. Arriving back, Aladdin asks Baba about a Magi and informs her about Hakuei's promise. When Dorji and his men arrives home after rescuing the women without bloodshed, Baba announces that they will join the Kou Empire. After Baba is struck by an arrow, Aladdin tends to her. Baba asks Aladdin to stop the fighting after passing away. Because of Aladdin's words, Baba entrusts her clan to Hakuei. With the help of Ugo, Aladdin saves Hakuei by defeating Ryosai. He activates Hakuei's Djinn Metal and talks to Paimon who explains to him about a Magi's role, choosing a king. After the events, Aladdin joins the caravan with Dorji's help. He informs Dorji about Goltas and finds out Goltas was part of the Kouga Clan. Dorji thanks Aladdin for being there at Golta's last moments.

Aladdin reunites with Morgiana who raided Fatima's fortress and liberated all the slaves and Aladdin's caravan. The two journey to Balbadd where they meet Sinbad along the way.

### Balbadd Arc

While Sinbad gives a tour of Balbadd and its slums, Aladdin learns about the Fog Troupe from Sinbad. After Sinbad is amazed at that Aladdin is a Magi, Sinbad requests Aladdin to help him put down the Fog Troupe.

## Powers & Abilities

Aladdin uses his flute to summon Ugo, and he has a stone staff that channels energy. In Magnostadt, it is revealed that Aladdin is a Type 1 Red magician whose element is fire. This explains why his initial magic attacks back in Balbadd are heat based. During his time at the academy, he has learn to master wind magic and is able to combine them together.

### Abilities

* Wisdom of Solomon- Attaining the ability in Balbadd, this ability grants Aladdin to speak with other people's Rukh, entering inside their "beings." He can also summon the Rukh of the departed as demonstrated in Balbadd, the deceased all meet their loved ones before moving back into the flow. Because of this ability, Aladdin is able to stop people from falling further into depravity, but he cannot reverse their black Rukh to white. He can only make them realize the consequences of their action through their talks. Also, he can help the person get rid of a curse on one's Rukh as demonstrated when Aladdin assists Alibaba getting rid of Isnan.

### Techniques

* Halharl Rasars - One of his first magic spells. He blasts balls of fire and heat at his enemy.
* Sharrar Raaki - Combining heat and water magic, Aladdin uses it to create steam that scorches his enemy. He can use it to boost Alibaba's attacks.
* Al-Kimia Al-Qadima - Aladdin used this alchemic magic to free Hakuei from Arba's possession by rewriting Hakuei's DNA.

## References

2. ↑ File:Magi official Guidebook 13.png
3. ↑ File:Aladdin Character Encyclopedia 1.png
4. ↑  Web Sunday Vol. 331 Dec 28, 2016
5. ↑  Chapter 312 Page 15-17