
FAP-320 Mashel: Magic and Muscles - The It's Like a Parody
02/03/25 • 36 min
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This week, we’re diving into the hilarious and action-packed world of Mashle: Magic and Muscles. It delivers a magical mix of parody, comedy, and action as it pokes fun at several shows while building a surprisingly solid storyline. Sprinkle in some great music and art to top it off, and this series guarantees a fun ride that's perfect for both seasoned anime fans and newcomers to the genre.
Next Week's Pick: Mashle: Magic and Muscles (Season 2)
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Anime Info and Ratings
- Producers: Aniplex, Asatsu DK, Shueisha, INSPION Edge
- Studio: A-1 Pictures
- Aired: April 2023 - July 2023
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Parody, Shounen
- Source: Manga
- Episodes: 12
Our Scores
- Jack: 9/10
- Rick: 7/10
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This week, we’re diving into the hilarious and action-packed world of Mashle: Magic and Muscles. It delivers a magical mix of parody, comedy, and action as it pokes fun at several shows while building a surprisingly solid storyline. Sprinkle in some great music and art to top it off, and this series guarantees a fun ride that's perfect for both seasoned anime fans and newcomers to the genre.
Next Week's Pick: Mashle: Magic and Muscles (Season 2)
If you enjoyed Season 1, you won’t want to miss our coverage of Season 2 next week!
Have you already watched Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 2 or any of our previous picks? We’d love to hear your thoughts and see your recommendations for future features. Submit them here.
Deals for You
We’ve rounded up some great deals to make your anime experience even better:
- Crunchyroll Merch Discount: Save 15% on your first order. Shop here.
- Crunchyroll Streaming Offer: Start your free trial and stream your favorite anime here.
Treat yourself (or someone you love) this Valentine’s with a box of Japanese snacks packed with sweet chocolates and unique goodies! Use code FEATUREDANIME for $5 off your first box.
Don’t miss out—grab yours now: TokyoTreat.
Looking for Merch?
We’ve got you covered:
Support the Podcast
Love what we do? Join our Patreon community to access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Support us on Patreon.
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Anime Info and Ratings
- Producers: Aniplex, Asatsu DK, Shueisha, INSPION Edge
- Studio: A-1 Pictures
- Aired: April 2023 - July 2023
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Parody, Shounen
- Source: Manga
- Episodes: 12
Our Scores
- Jack: 9/10
- Rick: 7/10
Let us know what you think of this week’s pick and share what you’re currently watching!
Previous Episode

FAP-319 The Apothecary Diaries - She Is Sherlock and Watson with #TokyoTreat
This week, we’re diving into an intriguing series where the main character is obsessed with poisons and has an uncanny ability to solve complex problems. The Apothecary Diaries offers an incredible story with impressive character development. This is one of those shows where you can’t skim through, you’ll want to pay attention to every little detail, as even the smallest notes can resurface later.
Weekly Anime Highlight: The Apothecary Diaries
This week, we’re diving into a captivating series where the main character is not only obsessed with poisons but also has a remarkable ability to solve complex problems. The Apothecary Diaries delivers a rich story filled with intriguing character development. This is a show you’ll want to follow closely—every small detail or note could resurface later in a meaningful way.
Next Week's Pick: Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Get ready for something completely different as we take a closer look at Mashle: Magic and Muscles next week. Be sure to check back—it’s going to be an exciting feature.
Have you had the chance to watch The Apothecary Diaries or any of our past picks? We’d love to hear your thoughts or get your recommendations for future shows. Share them with us here.
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We’ve got some exclusive offers to make your anime experience even better:
- Crunchyroll Merch Discount: Save 15% on your first order. Shop here.
- Crunchyroll Streaming Offer: Start your free trial and stream your favorite anime here.
- TokyoTreat Special: Treat yourself (or someone you love) this Valentine’s with a box of Japanese snacks packed with sweet chocolates and unique goodies! Use code FEATUREDANIME for $5 off your first box. Don’t miss out—grab yours now: TokyoTreat.
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Anime Info and Ratings
- Producers: Dentsu, Square Enix, Nippon Television Network, TOHO animation, Shogakukan, Imagica Infos
- Studio: OLM, TOHO animation STUDIO
- Aired: October 2023 - March 2024
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Historical
- Source: Light Novel
- Episodes: 24
Our Scores
- Jack: 8/10
- Rick: 9/10
Let us know your thoughts on this week’s feature, and don’t forget to share what you’re currently watching!
Next Episode

FAP-321 Mashel: Magic and Muscles - It starts to get Comically Intense!
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This week we decide to get magical with season 2 of Mashel: Magic and Muscle. And it is just a continuation of season 1—only with more antics—as it goes right into them confronting the fact that people now know that Mashel does not have magic, and he is going through the 'Devine Visionary' arc right now. We also get some clarification on some things as well as new questions to ask. And let us not forget the off-in-the-weeds discussions that we keep having.
Next Week's Pick: "Magical Girls Spec-Ops Asuka"
Have you had the chance to watch Mashel: Magic and Muscles Season 2 or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!
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Anime Info and Our Ratings
- Producers: Aniplex, Asatsu DK, Shueisha, INSPION Edge
- Studio: A-1 Pictures
- Aired: January 2024 - March 2024
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Parody, Shounen
- Source: Manga
- Number Of Episodes: 12
Our Scores
- Jack’s Score: 8/10
- Rick’s Score: 8/10
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