The first season of Mashle: Magic and Muscles took the anime community by storm, thanks to Mash Burnedead's OP strength and funny antics. With Season 1 done, the anticipation for the release date of Mashle Season 2 intensifies. Here's everything we know so far!
Mashle: Magic and Muscles, or simply, Mashle, is written and illustrated by Hajime Komoto.
In total, Mashle released 18 manga volumes, chronicling Mash Burnedead’s adventures with his friends at Easton Magic Academy as well as his struggle with his biological father.
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Mashle Is Parody Anime Greatness
Mashle was one of the most entertaining and well-received shows of the spring 2023 anime season, despite some episode delays and hiccups along the way.
It was loved by the anime community due to its humor, unique style, silly references to Harry Potter and One-Punch Man, and so on.
Some would think that Mashle is just a parody of Harry Potter and One-Punch Man combined, but it’s seriously more than that. It has a lot of good things to offer as the plot unfolds.
In fact, Mash grew into a solid protagonist, along with the other characters in Mashle.
Every episode of this anime was pure comedy gold, from the pilot episode, where we saw Mash Burnedead pump irons like a madman, to the succeeding episodes, where we watched him go head-to-head with the members of the Magia Lupus flawlessly!
The other characters also complemented Mash’s character well. We can’t help but laugh at their interactions and discourse as the other characters try to figure out what Mash is thinking in his head.
Mash Burnedead is an unpredictable character, even though we know how he will always use his physical prowess when he is in trouble.
He is unpredictable in a way that we can’t see what his next moves will be during fights or when he is simply interacting with his friends.
That’s how unique Mash Burnedead is. He may be an overpowered protagonist like Saitama with a life and back story like Harry Potter, but Mash has his own unique charm that is loved by anime viewers and manga readers alike.
In addition, Mashle’s opening and ending theme songs are such bangers! It is full of energy and motivation, which hypes the viewers from start to finish.
Mashle Confirms Season Season TV Anime Adaptation
Yes, Mashle Season 2 is finally confirmed! The final episode of Mashle Season 1 brought us this good news, and we can't help but rejoice! It's inevitable, given its positive reception and extensive source material!
Mashle’s anime adaptation helped boost its manga sales. In April 2023, Mashle sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Since its inception, the manga series has truly come a long way.
In addition, the Mashle anime series was voted fifth in Simeji Ranking's survey of the top 10 favorite anime in the first half of 2023.
Mashle has also been recognized by numerous award-giving bodies and received favorable reviews from critics.
Although Mashle is frequently likened to One-Punch Man and Harry Potter, critics recognized the series' distinct charm.
Mashle's anime production is fuelled by love and support from fans; therefore, its renewal was widely celebrated.
Mashle Season 2 Episode 1 Release Date and Time
The release date of Mashle Season 2 has been confirmed, and it will debut on January 6, 2024. This means that the anime will be included in the lineup for the Winter 2024 anime season.
The following release times are expected to apply to your location:
- Pacific Time: 10:00 AM
- Central Time: 12:00 PM
- Eastern Time: 1:00 PM
- UK Time: 6:00 PM
A gif of the upcoming episode, along with a broadcast schedule (in Japanese) has been posted on the official X account of Mashle:
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Mashle Season 2 Episode 1 COUNTDOWN
Mashle Season 2 Episode 1 COUNTDOWN
The countdown above follows the expected Eastern Time release of Mashle Season 2 Episode 1.
What to Expect From Mashle Season 2
As Mashle Season 1 delved into the Easton Academy Enrollment Arc and the Magia Lupus Arc, Mashle Season 2 will most likely adapt the Execution Arc and the Divine Visionary Exam Arc.
Mash Burnedead will be scolded by the Easton Academy council as well as the other Divine Visionaries as the truth about his secret and backstory is revealed.
Moreover, Innocent Zero will be more involved with Mash. They will try to bring Mash back to his real father, and the story from here on will be jam-packed with action and magic.
The Divine Visionary Exam Arc will also introduce new characters that will prevent Mash from becoming the first ever Divine Visionary who can’t use magic.
It is very offensive for magic users to have a competition with Mash around, so they will try their best to stop Mash from becoming one.
Mashle Season 2 Voice Actors
So far, here are the voice actors for Mashle Season 2:
- Chiaki Kobayashi (Kota Maki in Fanfare of Adolescence) as Mash Burnedead
- Hiroki Nanami (Edil in Helck) as Abyss Razor
- Kaito Ishikawa (Ryo Kaidai in Beatless) as Lance Crown
- Natsuki Hanae (Mythos in Active Raid) as Cell War
- Reiji Kawashima (Fushi in To Your Eternity) as Finn Ames
- Reina Ueda (Melfina in Black Summoner) as Lemon Irvine
- Takuya Eguchi (Nero Vanetti in 91 Days) as Dot Barrett
- Yuichiro Umehara (Mars in Black Clover) as Abel Walker
- Yuuki Kaji (Gamba in Air Bound) as Rayne Almes
- Yuki Ono (Louis in BEASTARS) as Orter Madl
- Saori Hayami (Anju Emma in 86) as Sophina Biblia
- Kisho Taniyama (Ikki in Amnesia) as Renatus Revol
- Junichi Suwabe (Aomine Daiki in Kuroko's Basketball) as Ryoh Grantz
- Tomori Kusunoki (Karasuba in Prima Doll) as Tsurara Halestone
- Nobunaga Shimazaki (Tsubasa in AFTERLOST) as Kaldo Gehenna
- Takehito Koyasu (Katsumi Kanzaki in 18If) as Margarette Macaron
- Kouki Uchiyama (Masaji in Beyond) as Carpaccio Luo-Yang
- Hiroaki Hirata (Xaki in Dear S) as Narrator
Mashle Season 2 Promotional Trailers
The premiere of Mashle Season 2 is nearly here! Join Mash Burnedead in yet another exciting adventure in January 2024!
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