(Book Review) Mashle:​ Magic and Muscles [マッシュル-MASHLE-]

Time to read: 1 min read

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These muscles will flex in the name of peace.

Review

The story follows Mash, a young man born without magic in a world in which an individual's position within society is defined by their power and skill with magic. Luckily for Mash, in the place of magic, he is born with unnatural athletic abilities.

This manga is a parody of so many stories, ranging from Harry Potter to Black Clover. As with all good parodies, the sense of humour is very good and this manga is hilarious. The character designs are archetypal but it's done in a satirical fashion. The series is very short and doesn’t drag on; the plotlines are all meaningful and the character progression is very decent. The fights near the end of the series are a tad anticlimactic and short, though, such as the one involving the brothers.

Conclusion

Short and sweet manga series with a good sense of humour.

Overall rating: 8.5

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