Is Mashle Based on Harry Potter? Or Just Flexing Its Magic Muscles?

Let’s be honest: the first time you watched Mashle: Magic and Muscles, your brain probably screamed, “Oi, is this budget Harry Potter with protein shakes?” And you’re not alone. The similarities are glaringly obvious—magical school, chosen one without magic, evil dark lord vibes. But is Mashle really just Harry Potter with a gym membership, or is there more to this muscle-bound madness?

The Setting: Magic School, But with Extra Gains

Yes, Easton Magic Academy does look like Hogwarts got a shonen makeover. You’ve got magic duels, elite dorms, a caste system based on magical power, and professors who probably read Dumbledore’s diary. But here comes the plot twist: Mash Burnedead can’t use magic. Like, at all. He’s basically a muggle who said, “Screw it,” and bench-pressed destiny into submission.

Mash = Harry? Nah, More Like Saitama + Dumbbells

While Harry relied on spells and friendship (aww), Mash just punches magic in the face. Literally. He’s like if Saitama from One Punch Man got lost on the way to the gym and ended up in a magical Hunger Games. No wand? No problem. He’ll just suplex your spell into oblivion.

The Dark Lord Trope

Of course there’s a secret evil lurking in the magical world. Of course Mash is special. And yes, there are ancient conspiracies and elite families who think they’re better than everyone else. But Mashle doesn’t take itself seriously. It’s a parody, a satire, a giant magical middle finger to every chosen-one trope we’ve ever seen.

Comedy Over Canon

Where Harry Potter leaned into emotional depth, moral dilemmas, and tragic deaths (RIP Dobby, you brave sock-loving legend), Mashle leans into absurd humor, ridiculous feats of strength, and enough deadpan one-liners to make Gen Z proud.

Final Verdict: Inspired? Sure. A Rip-off? Nah.

Is Mashle based on Harry Potter? Sort of. It definitely borrows the magical school setting and some character archetypes. But it flips the script so hard, it practically pile-drives it into the ground. Mashle is what you get when you mix Hogwarts with a protein powder sponsorship and a complete disregard for logic.

So no, it’s not just Harry Potter with muscles. It’s Harry Potter if he took creatine, skipped charms class, and decided violence is the answer.

And honestly? We’re here for it.