Mashle

In this magical world, one is easily identified as having magical abilities by a distinctive mark on their face. Those unable to practice magic are swiftly exterminated to maintain the magical integrity of society. However, deep within a forest lies an anomaly in Mash Burnedead, who can be found pumping iron with one arm and lifting a cream puff with the other. This aloof boy with superhuman strength—but no magical abilities—leads a quiet life with his father, far removed from society.

Mash's peace is soon disturbed when the authorities discover his lack of magical powers. They issue him an ultimatum: compete to become a Divine Visionary, which would force everyone to accept him, or be persecuted forever. To protect his family, he enrolls in the prestigious Easton Magic Academy, which only the most elite and gifted students are allowed to attend. Now, Mash must overcome his shortcomings as a magic-less being and surpass the other students—relying solely on his muscles.

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Burnedead, Mash Main

Kobayashi, Chiaki Japanese

Crown, Lance Main

Ishikawa, Kaito Japanese

Barrett, Dot Main

Eguchi, Takuya Japanese

Irvine, Lemon Main

Ueda, Reina Japanese

Ames, Finn Main

Kawashima, Reiji Japanese

Ames, Rayne Supporting

Kaji, Yuuki Japanese

Razor, Abyss Supporting

Nanami, Hiroki Japanese

Walker, Abel Supporting

Umehara, Yuuichirou Japanese

Eamus, Rhodes Supporting

Ban, Taito Japanese

Cute, Love Supporting

Koga, Aoi Japanese

Lu, Xiana Producer

Shimazaki, Takao Producer

Furuhashi, Souta Producer

Nakamura, Shouta Producer

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Oct 9, 2024

Tiarwa

Recommended

this show does something that so many fail to, make the comedy land with its timing and emphasize that the shonen battle aspects secondary to the show’s love of lampooning
while the story is pretty standard and wears its inspiration on its sleeves, it still manages to be itself through and through, which is quite fun.
there are some boring/annoying characters that drag the show’s enjoyment (looking at you Finn) but hopefully they improve as the show progresses. if not, oh well
i liked the artstyle, its just very cute and goofy. especially when Mash hasnt got a single thought in his brain aside from cream puffs. and ... the fighting animation is solid!
the villains are standard shonen villains, but a lot of their powers and designs are pretty dope, especially Abyss

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Sep 12, 2024

Kranst

Mixed Feelings

Mashle: Magic and Muscles is a combination of deriving concepts from various media while attempting to capitalize on action and parody. Unfortunately, ideas explored beyond the initial premise are only surface-level. Some areas do succeed, such as the quick pacing and the amazingly ambitious soundtrack. However, cracks in the foundation start to form with generic character archetypes and formulaic backstories, uninteresting and repetitive conflict resolutions, and the commitment to questionable traits simply to be used as a gag. Moreover, the female cast is written one-dimensionally to fit a role rather than as unique individuals. The overall production quality is fine, but the writing feels uninspired.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Nov 3, 2024

czarekdupa

Not Recommended

I actually don't understand how this series became as popular as it is. Is it bad? NO. Is it Great? NO. It is barely above mediocre?

The main protagonist doesn't really have any personality, his character traits are that he is strong and he likes cream puffs. The side characters are diverse in personality, but overall kind of generic. There are some giggle worthy moments between them, but nothing that had me dying of laughter or anything.

The story is just so uninteresting, the main protagonist is just OP, and he needs to pass magic school as the Valedictorian to prove to the world he is ... OP. If you think well one punch man is op and does the same thing... this is not One Punch Man, in one punch man there are character moments that make you cry and feel like the fight between the sea king and mumen rider.There are never moment's of suspense when it comes to a fight. The villains just call him weak because he doesn't use magic or he doesn't have two magic lines and then they get punched in the face. He never has to train or anything to win a fight. There is absolutely no character development at all. The main character just kind of uses a "muscle magic" move and is able to win because plot armor. There was kind of some suspense and creativity in him trying to hide the fact he cant use magic like the broom flying episode, which I actually kind of liked. But, it doesn't last.

Idk why I watched it all, because of its popularity I thought maybe it'd get better, but it is just the same jokes, the same villains, the same contrived plot.

Boring 4/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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