Manga 'Mashle' Ends

by DatRandomDude
Jul 2, 2023 11:27 AM | 18 Comments

Hajime Koumoto's Mashle (Mashle: Magic and Muscles) manga ended on Monday with chapter 162 in this year's 31st issue of Weekly Shounen Jump.

Koumoto began drawing the action comedy manga in Weekly Shounen Jump magazine in January 2020. Shueisha published the 16th volume on April 4, with the 17th volume scheduled for a July 4 release. The title has over 5 million cumulative copies of its volumes in circulation.

VIZ Media simulpublishes the manga in English and shipped the 12th volume on June 6, while the 13th volume is planned for a September 12 release. Shueisha's Manga Plus platform also simulpublishes the manga in English.

A television anime adaptation by A-1 Pictures aired in Spring 2023. Crunchyroll simulcast the anime worldwide, excluding Asia. The second season is scheduled to premiere in Winter 2024.

Synopsis
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 magicless being and surpass the other students—relying solely on his muscles. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Source: Mantan Web

Series End

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@Sondo Awesome, thanks for telling me
love me some Shonen titles that just end when the story is told without overstaying it's welcome

Apr 9, 11:26 PM by ScrewFiction

@Sondo, thanks for the info!

Apr 5, 1:29 PM by Memore

ScrewFiction said:
Can someone tell me, did the manga ended like planned, or did it got canned bc of poor sales? With Shonen Jump titles I'm never sure which it is, and I couldn't find the answer here

It ended normally and as planned. You can even say that it was stretched at the finale. And the sales were also good.

For comparison, Undead Unluck startet around the same time as Mashle, has significantly lower sales and is still running.

Apr 5, 11:06 AM by Sondo

Can someone tell me, did the manga ended like planned, or did it got canned bc of poor sales? With Shonen Jump titles I'm never sure which it is, and I couldn't find the answer here

Apr 4, 1:01 PM by ScrewFiction

bastek66 said:

Memore said:

Anime is stated as a COMPLETE ADAPTATION.

Then they will just rush it like tPN.

Maybe you are right. We will know it soon.

Jul 5, 2023 10:45 PM by Memore

Memore said:

bastek66 said:

Anime didn't boost sales enough to warrant more seasons. 2nd one is just second cour because anime was originally suppose to have 2 but due to production issues it was split.

Anime is stated as a COMPLETE ADAPTATION.

Then they will just rush it like tPN.

Jul 5, 2023 2:56 PM by bastek66

bastek66 said:

Memore said:
So one more season (plus one already announced = two seasons) to cover all the manga chapters.

Anime didn't boost sales enough to warrant more seasons. 2nd one is just second cour because anime was originally suppose to have 2 but due to production issues it was split.

Anime is stated as a COMPLETE ADAPTATION.

Jul 5, 2023 2:50 PM by Memore

Memore said:
So one more season (plus one already announced = two seasons) to cover all the manga chapters.

Anime didn't boost sales enough to warrant more seasons. 2nd one is just second cour because anime was originally suppose to have 2 but due to production issues it was split.

Jul 5, 2023 2:19 PM by bastek66

Sad that it ended but now i hope that the Anime will adapt the whole Manga

Jul 2, 2023 10:06 PM by Marcus5768

the ending was excellent, last few arc pacing has been quite messy, but the pay off was great. it's not doing anything groundbreaking, but i enjoy the comedy throughout. 8/10

Jul 2, 2023 6:30 PM by Kuma

it was a very fitting ending going to miss this series

Jul 2, 2023 4:25 PM by yamiyugi101

That’s a relief tbh. The longer a series gets, the more intimidating it is to start.

Jul 2, 2023 2:50 PM by Glowtrains

Good, have +1 reason to read manga now.

Jul 2, 2023 1:22 PM by Sigmar-Unberogen

So one more season (plus one already announced = two seasons) to cover all the manga chapters.

Jul 2, 2023 12:21 PM by Memore

WildanP said:
guys is this fr???

Yeah seems so on the shounen jump manga app it doesn’t countdown to the next chapter anymore makes sense though it did seem like it was close to the end of the series

Jul 2, 2023 11:56 AM by AnaxCepheus

Damn if true that sucks a little bit glad the anime is getting a 2ND season. Decided to read the manga after finishing the 1st season and keen to see how it’s ending. It’s good that a show like this doesn’t overstay its welcome.

Jul 2, 2023 11:54 AM by RyuuzakiEchizen

I love this Manga. It was a great ride:)

Jul 2, 2023 11:54 AM by Askeladd93

guys is this fr???

Jul 2, 2023 11:46 AM by WildanP