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Mashle

Mashle is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Kōmoto.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mashle is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Kōmoto. It was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump from January 2020 to July 2023 and collected into 18 tankōbon volumes. An anime television adaptation by A-1 Pictures premiered in 2023, with a second season airing in 2024 and a third announced for 2027.

Premise

Mashle is set in a magical world where social status depends on magical ability. The story follows Mash Burnedead, a boy without magic who relies on extraordinary physical strength.

Manga publication

The manga was serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2020 to 2023. Its chapters were collected into 18 tankōbon volumes.

Anime adaptation

The anime adaptation was produced by A-1 Pictures and first aired in 2023. A second season followed in 2024, and a third season has been scheduled for 2027.

Reception and genre

Mashle is generally categorized as an action-comedy fantasy series with parody elements. It is associated with the shōnen demographic.

Key facts

  • The manga was written and illustrated by Hajime Kōmoto.
  • It ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from January 2020 to July 2023.
  • The manga was compiled into 18 tankōbon volumes.
  • The anime adaptation premiered in April 2023.
  • A third season was announced for 2027.
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Canadian context

Mashle is available to Canadian audiences through international anime distribution and streaming platforms, and it is part of the broader Japanese manga and anime market popular in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mashle?
Mashle is a Japanese manga series by Hajime Kōmoto, also adapted into an anime television series.
Who created Mashle?
Mashle was written and illustrated by Hajime Kōmoto.
When was Mashle serialized?
It was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from January 2020 to July 2023.
How many volumes does the manga have?
The manga was collected into 18 tankōbon volumes.
Who produced the anime adaptation?
The anime adaptation was produced by A-1 Pictures.
When did the anime first air?
The first anime season aired from April to July 2023.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mashle
    Supports: Manga title, author, serialization dates, volume count, and anime adaptation timeline.
  2. Anime News Network — https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=25997
    Supports: Anime title and adaptation identification.
  3. MyAnimeList — https://myanimelist.net/anime/52211/Mashle
    Supports: Anime production details, premiere date, episode count, genre, and synopsis.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mashle_episodes
    Supports: Anime staff credits and production details.