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

Furuhashi, Souta Producer

Nakamura, Shouta Producer

Shimazaki, Takao Producer

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Apr 3, 2025

AnimeExplorer21

Recommended

Mashle is one of those anime that completely catches you off guard. At first, it looks like another “magic school” story, but within a few episodes, you realize it’s something much more entertaining. If I’m giving something a 9/10, then trust me, it means this one stands out. It’s absolutely worth watching.

The story follows Mash Burnedead, a teenager born in a world where magic determines everything. If you can’t use magic, society considers you a threat, and you’re eliminated. But Mash? He’s different. Instead of magic, he trained his body to a ridiculous level, to the point where he can literally punch through magic itself. ... One day, the authorities discover his secret, and he’s given two options—either keep running with his grandfather forever or enroll in Easton Magic Academy and become a Divine Visionary so that society is forced to accept him. He chooses the second option, and that’s when things really take off.

One of the best things about Mashle is its comedy. Mash’s deadpan humor and complete disregard for how magic is supposed to work make every episode hilarious. He doesn’t just fight magic users—he embarrasses them. There’s something insanely fun about watching powerful magicians lose their minds when Mash counters their strongest spells with nothing but raw strength and simple logic. It’s like watching One Punch Man in a magical setting, and it never gets old.

But this isn’t just a comedy anime. The fight scenes are intense, and despite having no magic, Mash somehow feels like the strongest person in the world. The animation is crisp, and every battle is entertaining, especially when he finds new ways to outsmart opponents who should, in theory, be way stronger than him. The world-building is also solid, and as the story progresses, you start realizing there’s a much bigger plot going on behind the scenes. The rulers of the magical world, the Divine Visionaries, and the deeper mysteries of magic all add layers to the story that make it even more engaging.

The supporting cast is great too. Mash forms friendships with some of the most interesting characters in the academy. His friends, Lance, Dot, Finn, and Lemon, all have their own personalities and struggles, making them more than just background characters. They actually add to the story and make the whole thing feel more alive.

One thing you won’t find in this anime is romance. Mash is completely obsessed with his goals, eating cream puffs, and knocking out anyone who tries to get in his way. Even when Lemon, the only real female character interested in him, keeps giving him obvious signals, he remains totally clueless. But that’s just who he is—focused on his path, ignoring distractions, and dealing with things in his own absurd way.

Overall, Mashle is just pure fun. It takes a familiar setting and flips it upside down with a protagonist who doesn’t care about the rules of the world. The mix of action, comedy, and a growing story makes it one of the most enjoyable anime I’ve watched in a long time. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Would I watch a second season? Without hesitation. It may not be perfect, but it’s so damn entertaining that it doesn’t even matter. 9/10, and if you like over-the-top action mixed with ridiculous humor, you’ll love this one.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Dec 31, 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: 5

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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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