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Mashle: Magic and Muscles seasons
The Mashle anime has two seasons so far, both produced by A-1 Pictures, with 12 episodes each for a total of 24. Season 1 aired in spring 2023 and season 2, The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam, in winter 2024. Both aired on Tokyo MX and other Japanese channels and streamed on Crunchyroll, which also released dubs. A third season adapting the manga's Tri-Magicathalon Divine Visionary Final Exam arc is set for January 2027. The source manga by Hajime Kōmoto ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from January 2020 to July 2023 and is complete in 18 volumes.
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | April 8, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | 12 | A-1 Pictures |
| Season 2: The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam | January 6, 2024 | March 30, 2024 | 12 | A-1 Pictures |
| Season 3: The Tri-Magicathalon Divine Visionary Final Exam | January 2027 | A-1 Pictures |
Season 1
Mash enters Easton Magic Academy, hides that he has no magic and starts collecting the coins needed to stand out as a candidate for Divine Visionary. Along the way he meets Finn, Lance, Dot and Lemon and collides with Magia Lupus, an elite group from Lang House. 12 episodes, aired April 8 to July 1, 2023, with the opening Knock Out by Taiiku Okazaki.
Season 2: The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam
Subtitled The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam. Mash's results put him in the spotlight, and the Divine Visionaries meet to decide what to do about a student with no magic. He then joins the exam that picks future candidates while Innocent Zero's group moves in the background. 12 episodes, aired January 6 to March 30, 2024. Its opening, Bling-Bang-Bang-Born by Creepy Nuts, became a hit dance trend.
Season 3: The Tri-Magicathalon Divine Visionary Final Exam
Subtitled The Tri-Magicathalon Divine Visionary Final Exam. It adapts the manga arc that follows the candidate exam, with A-1 Pictures returning and Chiaki Furuzumi as the new character designer. The premiere is set for January 2027; the episode count and channels have not been announced yet.
Next season Announced
Season 3 is confirmed. A-1 Pictures announced it at Jump Festa 2026 on December 20, 2025, with a 2027 window and the title Tri-Magicathalon Divine Visionary Final Exam. On July 2, 2026, Aniplex showed a new trailer at Anime Expo, and the official site confirmed on July 3 that it will start airing in January 2027. Series writer Yōsuke Kuroda and composer Masaru Yokoyama return, along with the A-1 Pictures team. As of November 1, 2026, the exact date and episode count are still unannounced.
FAQ
How many seasons does Mashle have?
Two seasons have aired: season 1 in 2023 and season 2, The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam, in 2024. A third season is confirmed for January 2027, so the count will reach three next year.
When does Mashle season 3 come out?
The official site says season 3 starts airing in January 2027. It was announced on December 20, 2025, and the January slot was confirmed in July 2026. The exact day has not been published yet.
How many episodes of Mashle are there?
There are 24 episodes in total: 12 in season 1 and 12 in season 2. The episode count for season 3 has not been announced as of November 2026.
Is the Mashle manga finished?
Yes. Hajime Kōmoto's manga ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from January 2020 to July 2023 and is complete in 18 volumes. The anime still has story left to adapt, starting with the final exam arc in season 3.
Who is the main character of Mashle?
Mash Burnedead, a young man born without magic in a world where magic decides everything. He relies on enormous physical strength, loves cream puffs and wants to become a Divine Visionary. Chiaki Kobayashi voices him in Japanese.
Where can I watch Mashle?
Crunchyroll streamed both seasons as they aired, with subtitles and dubs, including Brazilian Portuguese. On October 28, 2026, Crunchyroll announced it will also stream season 3 from January 2027, worldwide except Japan and China.
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Sources
- Official TV anime site (news list)
- Official site news, 2026-07-03
- Official site character page
- Anime News Network: Mashle anime gets 3rd season in 2027
- Anime News Network: Season 3 trailer unveils January 2027 debut
- Wikipedia: Mashle
- Wikipedia: List of Mashle characters
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