Season 2 of Mashle was quite disappointing, even though it didn't differ from the first season that much. That is the problem though. Mashle is supposed to be a parody of fantasy tropes and specifically Harry Potter but it fell into the trap most parodies fall into. Instead of actively making fun of the tropes in fantasy media, it exaggerates them as an excuse for the lazy writing.
The writing itself is very simple which isn't a problem as long as there is something else keeping the story interesting. Watching Mash come up with crazy methods to beat his opponents was hilarious in season 1, but
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Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Mashle 2nd Season
Japanese: マッシュル-MASHLE- 神覚者候補選抜試験編
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Type:
TV
Episodes:
12
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Jan 6, 2024 to Mar 30, 2024
Premiered:
Winter 2024
Broadcast:
Saturdays at 23:30 (JST)
Licensors:
Aniplex of America
Studios:
A-1 Pictures
Source:
Manga
Demographic:
Shounen
Duration:
23 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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Your Feelings Categories Jan 20, 2024
Good ol Mashle.
Good in the sense of what this anime is. It's as if we're caring on from the previous season, without missing a step. Making sure that it hasn't missed a beat, as certain second season shows can do that. Have a great start, but then fall off in the second season. Thankfully, Mashle isn't that by any of the stretch, and continues to be a good mix of seriousness, but also having some weird, and goofy moments to boot. As if it's the second coming Gintama. Which it no directly is, but if you've watched Gintama, you'll get the idea with it's semi ... Mar 30, 2024
Mashle Season 2 - We are making non-stop bangers to the Divine Visionary with this one!
"Yeah...boy... Cheating, gifted, rough techniques, wanted, Contraindications, prohibitions, clearly a blind spot, Violation, different dimension, it's totally out-of-this-world, Impossible game; I never signed up for this with my name... Ay, my rivals are all telling me, Wow, my rivals are all telling me, ... Apr 20, 2024
Mashle started better in the first 12 episodes than it ends after the other 12. It's a decent show that can go both ways later, but this half of the season feels lacking in pace, humor and anything to keep me occupied while watching the show.
Sure, there were some fights, the main secret got out of the box now and there was set up for the antagonist and the meta plot. However it doesn't feel all that impressive at this point. Mashle felt fun when MC was fooling around with his fake magic, but now they don't really bother anymore with that and it starts feeling one ... Jan 26, 2024
A-1 Pictures has already started the year with a bang. They're bringing us Mashle and Solo Leveling and they both have amazing animations! I'm really loving this second season of Mashle much more than the first, it's incredibly fun. The opening is a banger and the ending is crazy stylish.
Animation/Art - The character designs in Mashle S2 are still as beautiful and impeccable as in the first season. Producing a busy anime with this high level of detail in the characters is a lot of work, which is definitely worth praising. Congratulations to Mashle's production team. Overall rating - If you're looking for a light show ... Jul 15, 2024
This show just fell off a cliff.
Reiterating from my previous review, this show is a face-slapping type one. The main character, who seemingly has no talent or is completely outclassed by his arrogant, talented, and genius opponents somehow subverts expectations by beating them anyways. No matter the OP magic or talent that these genius people have, Mash will always find a way to destroy them with just brute force strength. No less also using complete out of the box methods which adds to the comedic absurdity of the show. To illustrate an example, Mash forms a tennis racket out of his wand and does a ... Mar 27, 2024
BIG EDIT .
I had been misinformed that the show was only 23 episodes instead of 24 - so I actually missed the last episode. I previously rated this a 6, but it is definitely almost an 8. Mashle is a very light-hearted, comedic show. It is self aware about it's tropes (at least most of the time) and plays along with them. I believe this show is a great watch for those that don't want something serious but still want an underdog/revenge type show. My biggest concern is how they rushed the final arc - it didn't feel conclusive at all, but then again, this ... Feb 5, 2024
My conclusion / review is going to be simple -
If you liked the first season, you're in for a treat with Season 2! The action scenes got even cooler, and the opening song by "Creepy Nuts" is a real banger. So, if Season 1 is your cup of tea, then Season 2 is a no-brainer. Now, if Season 1 wasn't your thing, maybe give Season 2 a pass. I won't dive into all the boring details like genre and synopsis – you can find that stuff on the website. I loved Season 1, and I'm still enjoying Season 2. Trust me, I'm sticking around for ... Apr 5, 2024
Mashle is the perfect example of those typical type of shows that we say, turn your brain off and just watch it. However even if you just want to watch something for the sake of watching something. There is hardly anything to find that is less entertaining than this.
The story is basic and repetitive. Perhaps if you liked Harry Potter you can give this a chance, because its basically HP and One Punch Man combined. Unfortunately we haven’t seen anything special or unexpected and probably never will. Although it had a promising potential, I just can’t see any signs after watching two seasons that they’ll ... Mar 4, 2024
Mashle: Shinkakusha Kouho Senbatsu Shiken-hen/ mashle second season.
Overview The Mashle season 1 was good in terms of its quirky comedy harry potty style, however it is not the same as season 2. its whole entire premise just became increasingly different in many ways. The story is the same and continued from season 1 of course but I feel it’s gotten a lot better in terms of characters and art style. The comedy has gone up a notch and the seriousness has improved greatly too. I absolutely love how the funny parts really catch me off guard, not just in season 1 but a lot ... Apr 1, 2024
If you've seen Season 1, you know how silly and crazy this anime can be. Season 2 adds on even more silliness and craziness and does it arguably better than S1.
Let's start off with the music. I mean, the opening is the #1 hit song on the global charts on YouTube and has been for a few weeks now. The opening is that great. I hope it doesn't die down now that the season is done. Now, onto the show. S1 was more about Mash getting the requirements to go do the divine visionary trials. This season is about him doing the trials along with his ... Mar 14, 2024
I found myself somewhat enjoying this anime, although the comedy didn't always hit the mark for me. While certain episodes managed to elicit more laughter, showcasing a better execution of humor, the inconsistency in comedic delivery meant that the overall amusement was uneven. The series does a commendable job of poking fun at common shonen tropes, which adds an interesting layer for viewers familiar with the genre. However, this aspect alone wasn't enough to fully captivate my interest or significantly enhance my viewing experience. Taking everything into consideration, I would rate it a 6 out of 10
The uniqueness of the story varies; while it ... Sep 6, 2024
The first season of this anime was fine; for many, it was great, and I understand why. But honestly, it wasn't quite my cup of tea from the start. Still, I rated the first season 6 out of 10 as decent, slightly above average. However, the second season... Well, the creator tried to make everything bigger, more epic, with abilities becoming increasingly nonsensical, and they kept using the same formula for everything. As a result, for me, it’s a much worse experience in every aspect. The first season perfectly balanced fantasy and parody, but in the second season, it simply doesn’t work. The abilities are
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Sep 21, 2024
The opening was the only thing that saved this show to be honest. This season just became repetitive real quick. The new characters being forgettable did not help as well. Problem occurs/enemy appears , a sticky situation ensues.... CREAM PUFF. POW POW PUNCH.... over and over and over. I genuinely liked the anime the first season and thought that this had good potential as it reminded me of One Punch Man in terms of entertainment. But cmon.... felt like the show did not try at all to level up and showcase more to the audience. I honestly thought of dropping this show at one point
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Apr 1, 2024
The story is very pointedly not over even as this anime adaptation coasts to a pausing point. The Divine Visionary exams haven't even properly wrapped yet, so how Mash finishes that remains to be seen. I already enjoyed Mashle, but this season was such a clear, immediate improvement on the first that I'd gladly take another season to see where else they could go. The fact that there's an obvious arc for a full story with an ending they can (eventually) reach makes an even stronger case to continue it with that objective. Here's hoping that Mashle doesn't spend too much time taking a break
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Oct 8, 2024
Mashle: Shinkakusha Kouho Senbatsu Shiken-hen
Another example of how a good comedy doesn't need a serious or real plot. Magic and Muscles was one of the most creative series you can find and definitely something many would have wished for. We have a world very similar to Harry Potter, a silly and super strong protagonist and perfectly spiced macabre silly humour. That was the recipe for success, nothing more. The writer should have kept exactly what we had in the first season. The pacing was decent, the story was amusing and everything had a well-built joke at the end. Instead in the second season they had ... Feb 3, 2024 Mashle's second season is a blast from start to finish. It may not be a groundbreaking masterpiece, but it delivers on its promise of good action fun. The show's consistency and commitment to its unique blend of tones make it a joy to watch. For both Mashle enthusiasts and newcomers, I recommend giving the first season a watch before diving into this one. The return of Mashle is met with a bang, offering an entertaining ride filled with laughter, action, and a touch of the peculiar. In a nutshell, if you're seeking a lighthearted series with a solid story, a fantastic soundtrack, and characters that'll leave you ... Aug 22, 2024
In the second season of mashle the story mostly strays away from being a Harry Potter parody and starts doing its own thing. Whether this is a good or bad thing is up to you.
The main storyline in the anime is quite interesting still. The world as a whole resists Mash's existence and he has to contend with all kinds of different people, ranging from powerful to peasant, demanding his execution. The discussions that take place around whether Mash should be allowed to live are often genuinely interesting but it is also cringe when his friends stand up for him because of how little ... Mar 16, 2024
Now singin', bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang-born (now singin')
Bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang-born (now singin') Bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang-born.. Mashle season 2 follows Mash as he has to compete within the divine visionary competition to qualify for divine visionary In season 2 we are introduced to the mentioned existing current divine visionaries as well as Innocent Zero that was mentioned thoughout the first season You also meet all the other prospects aiming to become divine visionaries and learn about legendary wands. ... Mar 20, 2024
Anytime someone tells you that Mashle is bad you can just respond with "Do you even lift bro?" and you immediately win the argument. Case closed.
Jokes aside, I think self-awareness and comedy go a long way with so many generic action Shounens to choose from. Mashle is great because it doesn't try to be great. It doesn't pretend to be some super deep or emotionally moving story while being riddled with tropes and meat-head amounts of action scenes. It embraces the fact that these types of anime are meant to be goofy entertainment. If you are into fitness and strength training, you will probably ... |