I read this series a long time ago, and it has been one of the most memorable manga I have ever read.

The story is fairly straight forward with the usual flashbacks. Nothing out of the ordinary in that regard. What got me was the concept that the story was following. I think that quite a few of us have read manga where magicians are prominent. In magico, magic is based around the completion of rituals. The more powerful magics require you to undergo rigorous training or near impossible tasks. This series really provided a fresh twist to how magic works in that regard. it did away with the archetypal magicians who are book smart, and are weak on a physical level.

The art work in this was also fairly exceptional at the time of it's release. It is very cartoonish, and child like in nature, but there is a strong maturity in the artwork that bellies the romantic elements of the series. Because of this the battle artwork is exceptional, and it captures the violence without being explicit. Overall, the artistry is very pretty, and highly conventional.

Another aspect of this series that kept me coming back was the relationship between the characters, and their individual personalities. Each character leaves you with a distinct impression, and all of the major heroes and villains are memorable.

Although this series was very short, I feel that in its time it created a rich and diverse universe through not only its artwork, but through its storytelling. The concept is really well thought out, the characters are incredibly real in spite of their obvious hero/heroine qualities, and the magic is extremely cool.

If you have the time, this is definitely one to give a read!