This is a world of magic. This is a world in which magic is casually used by everyone.
In a deep, dark forest in this world of magic, there is a boy who is singlemindedly working out. His
name is Mash Burnedead, and he has a secret. He can’t use magic.
All he wanted was to live a quiet life with his family, but people suddenly start trying to kill him
one day and he somehow finds himself enrolled in Magic School. There, he sets his sights on becoming a
“Divine Visionary,” the elite of the elite.
Will his ripped muscles work against the best and
brightest of the wizarding world? The curtain rises on this off-kilter magical fantasy in which the
power of being jacked crushes any spell!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Parody anime can be a hit or miss. Tropes of various settings in anime or live action settings are made fun of, but in order to stand out, it has to nail its comedy, and while comedy is always subjective, this one just didn’t nail it, all the time. It obviously is an attempt at parody of magic academies like Hogwarts, but unfortunately, it just fails to stand out at all in most ways. Perhaps you’ll think I’m “taking a parody anime too seriously”, but when most of the characters are the most stuck-up jerks with little meaningful depth, there just wasn’t much to enjoy. To be honest, this kind of feels like a generic isekai or fantasy anime in a way, with the main character having none of the powers that the people around him have, but still ends up overpowering everyone in some way or another. Way too predictable and frustrating to watch at times, though it’s still watchable with some moments of goodness. The premise centres around Mash Burnedead, a boy in a magical world, but without any magic power of his own. People without magic are persecuted and captured, so Mash has to blend in with his environment, and pretend to know magic as he attends a magic academy. Mash’s specialty is having huge physical strength, which allows him to overpower his enemies with sheer force rather than magic. I haven’t watched One Punch Man myself, but I assume that’s what the comparison comes from, along with Mash’s overall deadpan, quiet personality. The story plays out like any shounen would, the baddies come along, and Mash and his friends conquer said challenges. Not anything special there. The animation isn’t bad, but it felt disappointing considering what A-1 Pictures has done in the last few years. This was probably the product of rushed production, mainly due to the poor schedules of Aniplex, which has resulted in many issues and delays in this year of anime already. It had a couple episodes with more standout animation, but otherwise, it wasn’t all that stellar, just okay. Shounen anime mostly have similar formulas, so the characters are huge part of how one can stand out from the crowd. Other than Mash, the rest of the cast was very forgettable, with generic archetypes and poorly written villains. In terms of its comedy, it was funny at times, but it wasn’t enough to make me dismiss the poor writing. The deadpan humour worked more than the some of the other comedy that was attempted. Perhaps this was just the beginning, and it gets better down the road, but for now, this anime hasn’t done much to keep me invested beyond a couple chuckles here and there. It’s a very light hearted anime, so maybe you’ll find some enjoyment in that though. It just wasn’t my cup of tea, but it might be yours. If this anime was an advertisement for cream puffs though, it most certainly succeeded, as I got a box of cream puffs last week.
I'm a pretty big fan of Shonen, and an even bigger fan of Comedy (Saiki K and Grand Blue Dreaming are some of my favourites) so please bear that in mind when reading this review as I believe the merits of Mashle depend heavily on the audience. For me, Mashle was a honestly brilliant show. With only 12 episodes, Mashle doesn't dive too deep into any of its characters however I honestly think that's alright because it does a perfect job of introducing their comedic-relevant quirks and establishing interesting and fun dynamics within the cast. With the exception of Lemon and Finn, who are a little weaker, Mashle really does make you invest and care about Mash, Lance, and my personal favourite, the "main character" Dot. The comedy can be hit-or-miss however if you're a fan of slapstick humour or enjoy 4-koma manga (which Mashle isn't, but reminds me of) then you'll definitely have a great time with the show. The running gags are funny, Mash's 'hamstring magic' and whatever other bullshit he creates is entertaining to watch and there's a certain bliss in just how light-heartedly the show takes itself. In terms of the action, it's pretty decent. You won't find brilliant streaks of sakuga here, but the fights are generally well-coordinated and interesting, and I especially enjoyed the fights at the latter end of the season. The powers are interesting, if not unique, and there's some really great moments of strategy and dialogue which I sometimes find missing in other Shonen. Moreover, the antagonists while not necessarily deep are highly enjoyable and I love their character designs, which makes them a delight whenever they appear. When it comes to what makes the show so great, it's hard to say. None of the elements (Characters, Plot, Action, Comedy) are especially stand-out, but they are all generally good and that's what counts - The consistency of Mashle leads to its brilliance. I've heard a lot of people dislike the first couple episodes for being 'boring' without much action, but I think it's important to remember Mashle is first and foremost a parody show and you should focus primarily on the initial comedy to see if it's worth your time or not. Overall, Mashle is not a *deep* show by any means, at least yet. But what it is is cheesy, light-hearted comedic fun with a side of entertaining action; In the anime community, it seems like that kind of light-hearted fun is often brushed off as 'entertaining but meh' compared to more thought-provoking, philosophical shows or feats of beautifully choreographed and animated fight scenes, but to me, I think shows like this, which are perfect to unwind to and enjoy when stressed out, are essential and worthy of praise. If you're a fan of anime like Saiki K, Black Clover or One Punch Man and haven't checked it out yet, please give the first 3 episodes of Mashle a watch! Final Score: 80
Mashle is a story about Mash, who has no magic where magic is the norm in society. He goes to Easton Magic Academy to be a Divine visionary for his wish to live peacefully with his father. A fun slice of life and comedic aspects in the first few episodes then transitions to a more action pack with a plot twist. Along the way, Mash befriends four people that become his friends. They fight against the Magia Lupis, seven elite students of Lang dorm. Which steals the gold coins to become a Divine visionary. Mashle is enjoyable, with humorous characters, but the plot is lackluster. Animation (9/15): The quality is decent, with fluid movements and various expressions for the characters. Such as Lemon's face saying Mash is her husband, although he is surprised by Lemon's idea of this, along with the fight scenes with each other. Those felt unique, with every ability of the characters being different from another in every fight. Also, in Episode 3, Mash "flies" with the broom by kicking his legs rapidly, shocking everyone in the crowd. In contrast, when Finn's older brother comes in in Milo verse Dot and Finn, the swords feel stiff when stabbing Milo (one of the Magia Lupis). There could have been more movement and surprise, like Finn's brother stabbing Milo with the blood being censored from Milo's chest, with Finn both proud of the threat being gone and shocked by his brother coming in at the last moment. In summary, the animation has decent quality with expressions and actions, although it could have looked more fluid. Audio (5/10): It is average at best, a fast-pasted rap during times of fighting, and in times of humor, it a cheerful and sometimes comes in as a shocker. During a game with a broom against the Lang dorm. An incredible sound that everyone thought he was flying. Also, when Lemon talks about Mash being her husband, a love-dove sound surrounds her with hearts as she monologues about Mash. Although during the fight scenes, such as Lance verse Mash in the first scenes, there is a voice in the fight. It makes it seem like another person but never shows that it can be confusing. In short, audio can enhance some scenes, but it cannot be easy to picture in others. Characters (11/20): The characters at first seem stereotypical main cast; we have the love interest, the aloof, intelligent rival, the hot head, the shy kid that bullied, and the untalented kid that secretly has something overpowered. Although the cast has something in their past that makes them different from the stereotypical and relatable to them. Such as Lance labels himself as a siscon because he values his sister to become a divine visionary. Which causes conflict between Mash and him. Even the villain, such as Abyss Razor and Abel Walker, has compelling backstories that shock us; even their relationship makes it relatable to Abyss being a "tool" for Lord Abel. Because Abyss was heavily mistreated because of his eye, which can nullify any magic, and Abyss had a caring and kind mother but was killed by a commoner for being greedy. Although this relationship between Abyss and Abel can be considered toxic to some people, Lance being a siscon can be a concern to some people. In conclusion, characters seem at first the norm but are relatable with some concerning topics for the person. Plot (5/20): The story makes sense and has some logical conflict in episode 6. Those slice-of-life bits make the series uninteresting for just a few episodes. Such Mash was doing the entrance exam, not to mention after any of the episodes afterward. Along with Lance suddenly becoming a villain, all without any explanation given. While, After episode 6 that where the conflict starts, the plot begins to have a central conflict thought the entire series when Mash and his friends fight against Magia Lupis and later Lance/ Cell war. With one more row set up for another season, Mash is revealed to have no magic by the people who were turned into puppets are now humans. In general, the plot could have improved for some clarification, for Cell wall is Lance and have more conflict. Overall (3/5): It was enjoyable for an anime series that felt decent at best. The characters and animation were good in quality and relationship. Although it was stereotypical and lackluster with some concern topics. At least Mash gave us cream puffs for free and a genuinely enjoyable show. Thanks for reading my review
__Avis général __ Nous voici plongez dans un univers magique et où les personnes ne possédant aucun pouvoir sont tuées dés leur naissance, oui oui clairement on ne se pose pas de questions, c'est ciao direct. Mais Mash notre protagoniste, le sans Magie, un moldu finalement réussi à passer entre les mailles du filet grâce à un vieux sorcier qui a décidé de l'élever en dehors de la ville, au fin fond d'une forêt pour qu'il ne soit jamais découvert par l'état. Ainsi Mash vivra une vie tranquille en s'occupant avec ses 2 passions, la musculation et les chou cream. Mais un jour cette tranquillité sera subitement brisée, il devra donc rejoindre la plus grande école de magie, dans le but de devenir l'élu divin et pouvoir revivre une vie paisible. Mesdames et messieurs comment vous dire que si vous adorez Harry Potter, one punch man et le comique vous êtes servis avec mashle. __Les personnages __ Certes, nous sommes qu'au début de l'histoire, donc parler sur le développement des personnages est un peu prématuré. Mais dans cette 1ere saison on a quand même eu pas mal de back story sur la plupart des persos. Bon elles étaient plutôt courtes et concernaient des perso qui je pense ne seront pas les principaux protagonistes et antagonistes des futurs arcs, mais j'ai trouvé ça cool que chacun d'eux ait été traité même si ce fut de manière succincte, mais ce qui me fait un peu plus peur qd même , c'est que finalement le développement des personnages soit très basique, tout au long de l'histoire et ça se serait plutôt dommage. Par contre celui qui sort du lot c'est mashuu bundedoo. Comme vous l'avez compris Je n'ai pas tellement ressenti d'attache pour qui que ce soit dans l'anime, les persos sont soit trop chiant soit juste banal, mais mashuu bandedoo , lui je l'adore , c'est un Bon. Au premier abord c'est un simplet, mais finalement pas tant que ça parce qu'il a sa façon de penser et ne se laisse pas faire par les autres. Ce jeune homme a bien été éduqué par son daron. Bon sa façon d'agir par rapport à ses amis c'est la même que n'importe quel autre perso de shonen, mais chez lui ce que j'aime c'est la simplicité de son objectif, lui tout ce qu' il aime ceux sont les choux à la crème, la musculation et son père. C'est sur que ce côté simplet est tout à fait normal puisque le manga est voué à être comique donc finalement c'est normal que lobjectif du héros principal soit des plus banal, mais moi j'aime ça. En plus sa tête de champignon qui n'arrête pas de regarder les autres en mode choqué ça me fume à chaque fois. __Les combats __ Alors là ce sera la partie un peu plus négative de la vidéo. Les combats dans mashle , l'utilité de certaines personnes dans cette saison, je parle surtout des antagonistes , ceux sont des png ouuuuuuu??? Vraiment ils n'étaient pas ouf au niveau des combats, a part le Chef ou le mec avec l'oeil maléfique, et encore heureusement qu'innocent zéro s'est permis de venir dans l'enceinte du bâtiment, pour redonner un petit ce sentiment de puissance de danger, qui a manqué un peu selon moi. pour les autres perso notamment ceux du dortoir Lang... même moi je rentre sur le terrain et je leur fait un tabemono maho (magie de la nourriture) et ils sont finito... Vraiment ils étaient éclatés. Franchement au niveau des combats je ne les ai pas tous trouvés assez palpitants et surtout il y avait ce manque de tension que l'on recherche dans les bastons. Je sais que nous sommes dans un environnement comique mais cela ne devrait pas empêcher d'avoir qlq fois une petite touche de sérieux qui fait que l'on change de situation, et que finalement on se dise à la on ne rigole pas, on s' est assez amuser , on va devoir rentrer dans le vif du sujet. Bon en vrai je ne me fais pas trop de soucis parce que ce n'était que la saison 1 et innocent zéro vient d'arriver et eux ils n'ont pas l'air de trop rigoler. __conclusion __ Donc voilà pour conclure rapidement sur cette petite revue de mashle ; Si je devais donner les points positifs et négatifs : Dans les points forts je mettrai : L'Humour - même si celui-ci ne peut pas plaire à tout le monde C'est Un bon divertissement - qui se regarde sans prise de tête, avec de l'humour et de l'action Les ost - qui vont vraiment bien avec l'univers Le protagoniste - est bien travaillé, je le trouve vraiment bien pour l'instant Dans les points moins bon : Les personnages inutiles - ça me fait qd même vraiment peur qu'il y en ai bcp dans la suite parce que dans cette 1ere saison il y en une bonne ribambelle
~~~img220(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/pv-target-images/1f80e38df58b3fa185db0c0ee48b0d8dd5ba03c1773fefcd81859efb7a87cddc._RI_TTW_SX720_FMjpg_.jpg)~~~ ~~~Mashle, an anime that has an enormous amount of potential falls very short on the Shonen side of anime. Despite being a parody anime, it’s hard to invest your feelings let alone pay attention to it. Outside the comedy scope of the anime, the writing was bad, the characters are dull. Mashle just doesn’t get the job done. ~~~ ~~~__Synopsis__~~~ ~~~Mashle: Magic and Muscles is undoubtedly a parody/comedic anime created by A1 Studios. The anime source comes from the manga created by Hajime Koumoto. The storyline centers around the MC Mash Burnedead who in a world of magic keeps a secret of not having any. Under strange circumstances he finds himself enrolling in Easton Magic Academy to become a “Divine Visionary”. Will his sheer force win against the best magic users the school has to offer? ~~~ ~~~__Story__~~~ ~~~You get a brief sense of the story plot from the synopsis but let me start by saying if you are looking for a deep well thought out storyline then this isn’t the anime for you. There’s absolutely no depth in the anime plot which I don’t believe there is supposed to be but at some point, when the comedy starts becoming repetitive, I just felt like why am I even watching this. We know why Mash is going the route he’s going but there’s a lack of information on why he’s going through this. For example, why do people with magic feel the need to rid those without magic? What does a divine visionary do? Maybe the second season will answer some of these questions. ~~~ ~~~__Animation & Music__~~~ ~~~I will say I am a fan of the opening theme song lol. This was 50% of my enjoyment from watching the anime but the animation is a different story. Nothing is particularly wrong with the animation, it’s just that A1 studios has put out some amazing work, this isn’t anything near what they are capable of. The fight scenes do make up for the animation, the side characters didn’t have a crazy good, animated fight scene but Mash vs Abel and Mash vs Abyss was very well animated fight scenes. ~~~ ~~~__Characters __~~~ ~~~The characters are kind of used for continuing the storyline honestly. We don’t know any backstory for any one of the side characters except Lance. This gives a feeling of the characters aren’t that important and if the animators don’t care why should we? The characters designs are bland and honestly unoriginal MC – black hair, loud angry side character – red hair, female side character –yellow hair, Possible friend/enemy - blue hair. Without the marks on their faces, they wouldn’t stand out at all. There’s not one good moment I can think that Finn helped with throughout this anime. Besides that, the antagonist (house orca) had some great characters with interesting magic, but we don’t get to see much of it due to how rushed the anime seemed. ~~~ ~~~img220(https://cdn.appuals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1309248-2048x1170.jpeg)~~~ ~~~__Conclusion__~~~ ~~~My honest opinion is that Mashle is a Shonen anime done wrong, with so much potential to be a great anime if the series were a bit more serious then becoming a parody. Nothing really stands out from the anime outside of comedy and I’m perfectly fine if it was meant to be a comedy but if that’s the case it still doesn’t succeed in that aspect. Most of the jokes were repetitive and if I had to see another cream puff, I might have lost it. But all in all, if you are going to pull some inspiration from the great Harry Potter series you have got to do it right. I recommend this anime with an - __Eh why am I watching this__ ~~~ ___Anime with a score of 60-70 receives a " Eh why am I watching this".__ ~!~~~My favorite scene of the anime is when he supflex the girl ?? Kudos for that scene.~~~ youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaIrwviKOgs)!~
As a guy who loves Saiki K and One Punch Man, this series sounded like it would be a fantastic time. The concept of a monotone guy with immense power and a group of entertaining friends who can overcome anything with sheer will is a lot of fun. It SHOULD be a lot of fun, anyway. I wanted so badly to like this series, but a couple episodes in I started to get bored, and by the end I was absolutely frustrated. _(This could contain spoilers, but I try to stay vague. )_ _ __What I liked about it:__ The concept of a world is a very compelling one. I instantly sympathize with Mash and his father and their struggle, and have lots of questions I hope to be answered in the series. I thought the character designs were pretty cute. Not the most earth shattering, but recognizable and look good together in a group. The animation was nice!! Everything looked nice, The impacts felt solid, the name card bit was fun. I also thought the voice acting in the comedic bits was nice! __What I didn’t like about it:__ Even though the main premise for the world is compelling, the series doesn’t seem to take much interest in filling out the rest. When it comes to world building, anything that isn’t stolen from Harry Potter has absolute minimum thought put into it, and usually thrown in once to excuse a win condition, never to be seen again. The writing is extremely dull and repetitious. I don’t think there was a single fight in which some iteration of “You're too weak. I would never lose to someone like you!” and “I can't believe I lost to someone like you!” doesn’t bookend a rather boring altercation of pointing lasers back and forth with a hip-hop beat in the background.. “Someone like you” being 1 dimensional villain slang for not being rich or from ~~Slytherin~~ Lang. The other characters that make up the protagonist's friend group are nearly as uninteresting. Guy who cries a lot, girl who simps a lot, guy who gets mad a lot, and guy who has a thing for his little sister. I wish some of these fights were cropped out to leave space for some more interactions between the cast in order to develop them, or a deeper look into the world that they live in, so I would care more about anything. The pacing was so bizarre in that even in the couple minutes that could've been spent for character interaction, its spent on wordless gags or travelling to the next place to fight the same fight over and over. __Conclusion:__ Ultimately, it’s a great concept and there's a couple sensible chuckles in there, but I wouldn’t suggest it. I’d be interested in checking out the manga to see if this anime was just a victim of a boring adaptation. __PS. Did Finn do a single damn thing this season?__