By Chris Snellgrove | Published
Let’s be honest, it’s a tough time to be a Harry Potter fan: the Fantastic Beasts movies have been canceled, the controversial TV show is a year away, and JK Rowling is constantly under attack on social media. However, if you’re a fan who wants to scratch a Wizarding World-shaped itch sooner rather than later, or you’re just looking for a new and intriguing show to enchant you, I have good news. Mashle: Magic and Muscles is a Harry Potter parody, and now you can stream this kung-fu classic for yourself on Netflix.
The foundation of Mashle: Magic and Muscles that in a world where social value is determined by mastery of magic, the title hero, Mash Burnedead, can’t even cast simple spells. That becomes a problem when he is forced to enroll in a school like Hogwarts where young students are taught their mysterious abilities. Fortunately, Mashle has an ace up her sleeve: she has more raw power than anyone in the world, and is willing to keep up with the students of magic using nothing but her fists and determination.
The Boy Who Raised It
The dub cast is a big part of what you do Mashle: Magic and Muscles very interesting, starting with Aleks Le (who is best known for Solo Leveling) as our Muggle version of Harry Potter. Lance Crown (better known as Demon Slayer), on the other hand, plays the magical bully that represents this anime of Draco Malfoy. Rounding out this important cast is Brian Anderson (best known for Demon Slayer), his coward-with-a-heart-of-gold character that serves as the show’s analog of Ron Weasley.
When Mashle: Magic and Muscles came out, it turned out to be a strange adventure game, which combined the magical art of Harry Potter fantasy with the strange storytelling of post-modern shonen anime. However, this unusual cartoon managed to please an audience hungry for something different, and the show currently has an audience score of 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes; In general, the audience praised the series for its successful combination of comedy and action. They also recommended Mashle by combining the simple joy of a slice-of-life story with cool battles and the high drama of a strong war anime.
Mashle Managed
Personally, I entered Mashle: Magic and Musclescompletely blind, knowing nothing about the game except that it had a pretty funny name. As a die-hard Wizarding World fan way Lots of Butterbeers at Universal Studios, I was pleasantly surprised that the show is basically a What if…? take Harry Potter. That is, What If Harry Potter Was A Muggle?
Mashle: Magic and Muscles it’s a very funny anime, and its mysterious premise is the main source of its regular humor. You see, the main character enrolls in a school like Hogwarts, and he doesn’t want to let anyone know that he doesn’t have the magical skills of his class. Therefore, he must find increasingly creative use of his muscles to do everything from “flying” a broomstick to defeating enemies in magic castles.
Hit It And Quidditch
After all, you don’t have to be a Harry Potter hero to see all the references and tributes Mashle: Magic and Muscles: for example, our main character has a Potter-esque facial expression, and everyone in her school looks like they’re cosplaying as Hogwarts students. The school looks like Hogwarts, with a handsome headmaster indeed like Dumbledore. Oh, and the students are arranged in different houses with a living thing, and they relax by playing a game clearly a copy of Quidditch.
Because Harry Potter is so ingrained in our pop culture, all of these services make the show incredibly accessible, even to those who don’t watch anime. Meanwhile, those who love Japanese animation will probably enjoy it Mashle: Magic and Muscles puts a magical spin on the traditional Shonen formula. Finally, as I said at the beginning, this show will be like catnip for hardcore Harry Potter fans who have been looking for more stories involving both magic and Muggles.
You will admit that Mashle: Magic and Muscles is it a perfect kung-fu parody of Harry Potter, or would you rather face He Who Shall Not Be Named than watch this anime to the end? The only way to find out is to grab your remote (right with your wand, wizard!) and stream it on Netflix today. Come and admire the whimsical Wizarding World and stay for complete inspiration from Mashle herself!
