Mashle: Magic and Muscles is a Japanese manga series by Hajime Kōmoto about Mash Burnedead, a magicless boy who uses his incredible physical strength to survive in a world where magic is everything, parodying magic-school fantasy tropes with humor and action. The series ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2020 to 2023, concluding with 18 volumes, and has been adapted into a popular anime. It follows Mash as he enrolls in a prestigious magic academy to live a peaceful life, hiding his secret while overcoming magical challenges with brute force. Key aspects of the manga Genre: Action, comedy, fantasy, parody. Premise: In a world where magic determines social status, Mash, who cannot use magic, enrolls in Easton Magic Academy to live a quiet life, using his superhuman strength to pass as a powerful mage. Inspiration: Often described as "Saitama and Mob's brother goes to Hogwarts," it blends elements from One-Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100 with Harry Potter-like settings. Publication: Serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from January 2020 to July 2023, with 18 tankōbon volumes released. English Release: Published digitally by Viz Media and Manga Plus, with print editions available from Viz Media. Anime adaptation An anime adaptation closely follows the manga, bringing the humor and action to life. It has multiple seasons, with a third season announced for 2027