Anime 55813 Mashle Shinkakusha Kouho Senbatsu Shiken-hen Reviews

Good ol Mashle.

Good in the sense of what this anime is. It's as if we're caring on from the previous season, without missing a step. Making sure that it hasn't missed a beat, as certain second season shows can do that. Have a great start, but then fall off in the second season. Thankfully, Mashle isn't that by any of the stretch, and continues to be a good mix of seriousness, but also having some weird, and goofy moments to boot. As if it's the second coming Gintama. Which it no directly is, but if you've watched Gintama, you'll get the idea with it's semi ... serious nature, but throwing in silly and goofy moments throughout. Which sure, may make the serious moments less impactful, but who doesn't love good ol goofy fun?

Story and characters: 8
The story picks up from where we left off, and goes in with it's usual Mashle style. Setting up an engaging conflict, that should be treated with the up most respect. But because of the character reactions, it looks weird, and silly to boot. Like there is a part in it's third episode, which I won't spoil, which captures this in a nutshell. Which further reflects the new characters to the story. Which I can bet as the show rolls on more, they'll stand on their own two feet, and we'll like them for their own reasons too.

Art and sound: 8
To touch on the art and sound of the second season. There isn't really anything I could really say, that I haven't said in the first season review of it.It's got a great polish, and looks as good as it did in the first season. Can't put a foot wrong with it, and you can tell there is a level of care, and love on both ends for this show. it's a blast, and I'm sure all will love it for both of these reasons alone.

Mashle fans will be pleased that the show has returned with a bang, and if new people like it, I'd recommend checking out season 1 first, then come back to here. You're going to enjoy it from start to finish. While it's not a standout, but what it is, is good action fun.

A-1 Pictures has already started the year with a bang. They're bringing us Mashle and Solo Leveling and they both have amazing animations! I'm really loving this second season of Mashle much more than the first, it's incredibly fun. The opening is a banger and the ending is crazy stylish.

Animation/Art - The character designs in Mashle S2 are still as beautiful and impeccable as in the first season. Producing a busy anime with this high level of detail in the characters is a lot of work, which is definitely worth praising. Congratulations to Mashle's production team.

Overall rating - If you're looking for a light show ... with a good story, a great soundtrack and characters that make you laugh a lot I highly recommend you watch this series.

Season 2 of Mashle was quite disappointing, even though it didn't differ from the first season that much. That is the problem though. Mashle is supposed to be a parody of fantasy tropes and specifically Harry Potter but it fell into the trap most parodies fall into. Instead of actively making fun of the tropes in fantasy media, it exaggerates them as an excuse for the lazy writing.

The writing itself is very simple which isn't a problem as long as there is something else keeping the story interesting. Watching Mash come up with crazy methods to beat his opponents was hilarious in season 1, but ... now it's already been 24 episodes of the same repeating formula. The formula has also gotten more simplistic from the first season, where the motivations of characters played an important role. Now the characters have been reduced to generic anime trope characters.

Lemon is the love interest, Dot is the generic hothead and Finn is the cowardly self insert and voice of reason. As a parody, having generic characters and then subverting the viewers expectations is fine, but it feels like these characters get barely any time to develop or show how they parody the tropes. Instead of parodying generic characters, Mashle simply repeats those tropes with no added flavor.

All in all the story is extremely generic and is filled with tropes. The fight scenes are great, but a little repetitive. As a parody anime Mashle repeated the same mistakes as others and has turned into what it set out to parody in the first place.

Mashle Season 2 - We are making non-stop bangers to the Divine Visionary with this one!

"Yeah...boy...

Cheating, gifted, rough techniques, wanted,
Contraindications, prohibitions, clearly a blind spot,
Violation, different dimension, it's totally out-of-this-world,
Impossible game; I never signed up for this with my name...
Ay, my rivals are all telling me,
Wow, my rivals are all telling me,
... Error struck, pure luck, never gonna admit,
Seriously? You're doing all of this...all brawn?"

In the vein of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump catalogue, mangaka Hajime Komoto's Mashle: Magic and Muscles is one of those Shonen series that does decently well since its beginnings from January 2020 to its eventual end in July 2023, and don't expect this to be in the same standing as say, Koyoharu Gotouge's Kimetsu no Yaiba a.k.a Demon Slayer. With the manga reaching a total of over 5 million copies before entering Season 1 last Spring, both Aniplex and Shueisha were betting on the show to bring the manga sensation to the small screen...and yet, it failed to do so with abysmal profit that the anime is not pushing manga sales (over 5 to 6 million from April to November) alongside a few hundred BD/DVD sales. Plus, a lukewarm reception over in the West, where people are not buying the conception of a "One Punch Man meets Harry Potter" parody show that'll do wonders, it's just not feasible enough.

That is, until the next chapter of Mashle arrives...the Shinkakusha Kouho Senbatsu Shiken-hen a.k.a The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc, and that's where the anime blew up into insanity of the hopes to revive dead sales and viewership, to the max. And in all cases, it really succeeds on that forefront. Seriously? You're doing all of this...all muscularity?

"It's brawn, it's brawn, yeah yeah yeah yeah...
Bling, Bang Bang, Bling Bang Bang Born,
Bling, Bang Bang, Bling Bang Bang Born."

With Season 2 covering from the continuation of Volume 5 to the beginning of Volume 9 of the manga, the Magia Lupus arc of House Lang's elite group led by its House leader Abel Walker having been dealt with by Mash (that stands for Mob, Asta, Saitama, Harry Potter) and Co., from which victory is celebrated and cream puffs in full attendance. Mash Burnedead must now set his sights and Brawn on continuing towards his main objective at the Hogwarts-imitation of Easton Magic Academy: to become a Divine Visionary, to save his old Gramps Regro from getting killed by the hands of corrupt police officer Brad Coleman. Mash's Bling has a Bang Bang, but hasn't truly manifested into a Bling Bang Bang Born yet.

"Before I show them my true ability,
My enemies run away without using their capability.
Raising the bar makes me vеry happy,
Cause I'm outstanding, absolutely at No. 1.
As always, I upgrade mysеlf every day... (Bling, bling, bling)
Don’t need anyone’s support cause I'm icier than your ice. (Icy)"

However, the Icy road to become a Divine Visionary is never easy, especially in a magic-stressed academy like Easton. Headmaster Dumbledore...erm, Wahlberg Baigan may have acknowledged Mash after his decimation on Magia Lupus, but the hurdle is just around the corner: the Divine Visionaries who are the best of the best of Easton Magic Academy, right behind Wahlberg himself.

They are:
- Ryoh Grantz, the Light Cane and captain of the Magic Security Forces. He is very conceited, one who shines attention on himself being the most handsome man and the greatest magic user. In truth however, he is incredibly skilled, kind and supportive towards citizens and anyone he deems "hot stuff", like Mash. His personal magic allows him to manipulate incredibly fast and powerful beams of light, which can slice through anything.
- Orter Mádl, the Desert Cane and a member of the Magical Power Administration. The elder brother of Wirth Mádl, the third Fang of Lang's Magia Lupus, he is a cruel and ruthless person, often willing to resort to extreme measures to maintain the current world order, setting his targets on Mash. His personal magic allows him to manipulate sand, granting him incredible versatility in both offense and defense.
- Kaldo Gehenna, the Flame Cane and head of the Magic Talent Administration. The man may look cheerful on the outside, but don't mistake it for kindness, for he's harsh and cunning, yet has a fondness for honey and adds ludicrous amounts to anything he eats, even sashimi. His personal magic allows him to manipulate fire, and he wields a sword enchanted with black flames that eternally burn anything the blade touches.
- Renatus Revol, the Immortal Cane and a member of the Magical Cemetery Administration. A lazy, whiny, and forgetful man, but is considered incredibly powerful even amongst the Visionaries, with his personal magic allowing him to summon undead body parts and renders him immortal. He's also able to regenerate from any possible injury.
- Tsurara Halestone, the Ice Cane and a member of the Magic Research Administration. A timid, clumsy, and always cold girl, her personal magic allows her to freeze anything, though she resents it and wishes her magic were something warm instead.
- Agito Tyrone, the Dragon Cane and a member of the Magical Creatures Administration. A rather quiet and emotional young man, he believes that life itself is inherently selfish, sinful, and painful, and suffers from an existential crisis as a result. His personal magic allows him to control his pet dragon and transform it into a larger form.
- Sophina Biblia, the Knowledge Cane and a member of the Forbidden Magical Texts Administration. She is calm, polite, and logical, with her personal magic that allows her to manipulate the words, and consequently, the actions of her targets.

Given the magnitude of the Divine Visionaries, one would easily crumble at the sight of just one person, let alone the entire team of 7 authoritarian figures. This, however, does not faze Mash, even in the slightest on his way to become part of them, which breaks the group's taboo of having someone without magic becoming a Divine Visionary.

"Might seem useless at first, but still, I'm very happy.
I’m crazed...my crew is fed up,
Blessed with great family and friends. (Happy)
I'm illegally invincible, so guys, let me be in charge. (Bang, Bang, bang...)
You won't find them in any textbooks or drill books,
My words are a curse with truly BAD looks. LISTEN:"

Sure, Mash and Co. are still great friends, but in the road towards the Divine Visionary exam, it's not exactly going to be a walk in the park. Pitting against each other and prominent characters that Mash has to deal with in the classic Shonen tournament-arc style, every single one of the candidates, be it friend or foe, Mash must put them down in order to rise up and be the No. 1 worthy candidate of all.

Above all, the two candidates of which Mash faces the strongest and BADDEST resistance during the test: Orca House's Margarette Macaron and Carpaccio Luo-Yang. The former being the House prefect and a double-liner, Macaron has two sides of appearance: a presentation as a tall buff man with a buzzcut, or the true form of a petite girl with wavy hair through metamorphosis when battling against Mash. She is obsessed with tartar sauce and strong opponents, believing that "boredom is death", with personal magic allowing her to manipulate sound. The latter, like Mash and Co., is a first-year student with the precedence from a Divine Visionary's Master Cane that grants him the inability to feel pain as the damage is absorbed by a goddess statue, which is then transferred to his enemies. Combined together, Carpaccio can inflict damage on himself without sustaining any pain or injury to damage his opponents off-guard.

If that danger's not apparent enough, then the "Big BAD Wolves" group of Innocent Zero will come to rock Mash's world the same, for someone who is seeking to become the ultimate human being. That, and its revelations in relation to Mash, will be kept secret (just for the review). So if you want to know, get back into Mashle, there's no better time than this to be reinvigorated back to the series. LISTEN:

"Mirror, mirror, on the wall, just answer me:
Who's the best? I'm the best! Oh yeah~~~
I’m gonna go with just brawn
To the next, to the top of the world!"

With the same staff team over at A-1 Pictures, Mashle hits peak popularity in Volume 7 of the manga, which is exactly where the anime is at right now. And needless to say, Season 2 is so much greater than Season 1 with better production and much improved animation, considering that the same studio helms both this and the much-hyped adaptation of the King of all Korean Manhwas, Solo Leveling. To see the studio finally paying montage to their credibility, A-1 Pictures has amplified their positions this Winter, most certainly...to the next, to the Ichi'ban Ue.

"Now singin'
Bling Bang Bang, Bling Bang Bang, Bling Bang Bang Born (Now singin')
Bling Bang Bang, Bling Bang Bang, Bling Bang Bang Born (Now singin')
Bling Bang Bang, Bling Bang Bang, Bling Bang Bang Born
To the next, to the top of the world!"

It's a no brainer to say that the hip-hop rap group Creepy Nuts has done it again, but this time, on a global scale of popularity unprecedented in the history of anime. Next to YOASOBI's "Idol" for Oshi no Ko, Mashle's 2nd OP song "Bling Bang Bang Born" is more than just Jersey club track music and the feeling of Mash without magic in a magical world, fighting against a dark magical organization. The rap duo of R-Shitei and DJ Matsunaga personally finding Mash's predicament relatable to their careers, and created a mega hell of a banger song that has inflicted the entire world by storm. It's Japanese rap music at its finest, made by rap champions, for the current time millennia where social media (i.e. TikTok) is very much relevant nowadays, dancing to the comical chorus in groups through viral dance challenges, no matter the different languages. You cannot go one second without hearing the song blasting throughout Japan, which finally brings the name of Creepy Nuts to worldwide fame sensation and recognition. After Yokafushi no Uta a.k.a Call of the Night's OST of both "Daten" and "Yokafushi no Uta", "Bling Bang Bang Born" is without a hinge of a doubt, Creepy Nuts's standout masterpiece song of all time.

While not as impressive, Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku's ED song "Tokyo's Way!" is still a funky song that I initially was skeptical of its song quality from the beginning. But as time passes, I can acknowledge that it's a good ED, alongside the pseudo-real life depiction of Mash and Co., as well as the other characters driving in slick cars, while Mash pushes a car with all his muscle might. This is truly Mashle at its comedic finest.

All in all, Mashle's sequel season is a much-needed improvement from its premiere season last Spring, and it DESPERATELY needs that to elevate the source material to greater heights, which in my opinion, does the work and much more. I'm hoping that the sales will pick up and warrant for Season 3 and beyond, since we're already almost halfway through the complete adaptation of the series.

But for now...let us finish the review with the refrain to sing this:
"Ey-day, just staying the way I am, extremely flex~
Ey-day, no one in this world can interrupt me! (Don't test)
Ey-day, just staying the way I am, extremely flex~
Ey-day, no one in this world can interrupt me! (Don't test)"

*squeaky (naughty) bed noises to the beat*

*blows candle flame*

Mashle started better in the first 12 episodes than it ends after the other 12. It's a decent show that can go both ways later, but this half of the season feels lacking in pace, humor and anything to keep me occupied while watching the show.
Sure, there were some fights, the main secret got out of the box now and there was set up for the antagonist and the meta plot.
However it doesn't feel all that impressive at this point.
Mashle felt fun when MC was fooling around with his fake magic, but now they don't really bother anymore with that and it starts feeling one ... punch man without everything that made one punch man good. The story takes itself too seriously for the overall level absurdity and I would prefer it be more chill.
It took me like 4 days going back and forth at it to finish these 12 episodes and it was borderline passable for me.

I hope they pick up the pace next season, otherwise I will probably drop it at this rate. Gimmick can't keep me for too long.

BIG EDIT .

I had been misinformed that the show was only 23 episodes instead of 24 - so I actually missed the last episode. I previously rated this a 6, but it is definitely almost an 8. Mashle is a very light-hearted, comedic show. It is self aware about it's tropes (at least most of the time) and plays along with them. I believe this show is a great watch for those that don't want something serious but still want an underdog/revenge type show. My biggest concern is how they rushed the final arc - it didn't feel conclusive at all, but then again, this ... isn't a show that's trying to be known for it's incredible plot.

Will stay tuned for season 3.

My conclusion / review is going to be simple -

If you liked the first season, you're in for a treat with Season 2! The action scenes got even cooler, and the opening song by "Creepy Nuts" is a real banger. So, if Season 1 is your cup of tea, then Season 2 is a no-brainer.

Now, if Season 1 wasn't your thing, maybe give Season 2 a pass.

I won't dive into all the boring details like genre and synopsis – you can find that stuff on the website. I loved Season 1, and I'm still enjoying Season 2. Trust me, I'm sticking around for ... all the future "MASHLE" seasons!

Catch you on the binge-watch train! [Skyler]

Mashle: Shinkakusha Kouho Senbatsu Shiken-hen/ mashle second season.
Overview
The Mashle season 1 was good in terms of its quirky comedy harry potty style, however it is not the same as season 2. its whole entire premise just became increasingly different in many ways. The story is the same and continued from season 1 of course but I feel it’s gotten a lot better in terms of characters and art style. The comedy has gone up a notch and the seriousness has improved greatly too. I absolutely love how the funny parts really catch me off guard, not just in season 1 but a lot ... more in season 2 because it is not the same copy and paste jokes or scenes like most other animes do.
Story 6/10
I do like the story but with most comedy type animes they really do sacrifice development in the story telling parts which they could introduce sooner or maybe a little later just to show how powerful the main character really is, or we get some more background of a character nevertheless so far I think the way its heading they will hopefully have a climax at the end of the show which is exciting to see or we get a third season to follow afterwards.
Art style 9/10
Not sure what it is but ever since they added more characters to the anime, I feel they really captured every aspect of creating a well-designed character. The art style has gone up a lot, the opening song is so wacky and all over the place its funny I love it. The colorfulness and scenes are good now.
Sounds 8/10
I love the opening song I will put the sounds up there for sure just for that alone. I do think the audio in the anime is good in terms of atmosphere is just fantastic too. I love everything with the music and just the comedy sounds… cough the recent episode got me in stitches with the cleverly sound uses they had for some of the characters….
Character 10/10
They really made these characters jump out more and show how serious these characters are and their importance to the anime itself, but I feel they are lacking in showing them participate in tournaments how strong they are or how effective they are in the story. They rather just add them to look powerful, and show a powerful appearance, which is fine too, I guess.
Enjoyment 8/10
This anime is hilarious to watch I love how funny it is and can’t get enough how the opening song, the main characters, and you know what? I love how the rest of the others add that spark of funny into it as well they are all comedians, the voice actors.
I cannot wait to see the ending or another season of this anime. it’s just got suspense and just a lot of hilarious parts I can’t shake when it seems it started getting serious, but it hasn’t …. I hope it continues for another season!
Happy watching fellow anime watchers.

If you've seen Season 1, you know how silly and crazy this anime can be. Season 2 adds on even more silliness and craziness and does it arguably better than S1.

Let's start off with the music. I mean, the opening is the #1 hit song on the global charts on YouTube and has been for a few weeks now. The opening is that great. I hope it doesn't die down now that the season is done.

Now, onto the show. S1 was more about Mash getting the requirements to go do the divine visionary trials. This season is about him doing the trials along with his ... friends, as well as facing judgment now that more people know he doesn't have any powers, though I think his superior physical abilities can be an exception. Ultimately, though, this show focuses more on the comedic side of things like breaking the 4th wall, random gags at times, etc. But it also has the aspect of wanting Mash to just prove the haters wrong. That his strength more than qualifies him to exist in the same world as them. Then, you also got a little twist near the end of this season that adds on to Mash's backstory, so have fun with that.

Overall: The show is great. Love it, and can't wait for S3.

I found myself somewhat enjoying this anime, although the comedy didn't always hit the mark for me. While certain episodes managed to elicit more laughter, showcasing a better execution of humor, the inconsistency in comedic delivery meant that the overall amusement was uneven. The series does a commendable job of poking fun at common shonen tropes, which adds an interesting layer for viewers familiar with the genre. However, this aspect alone wasn't enough to fully captivate my interest or significantly enhance my viewing experience. Taking everything into consideration, I would rate it a 6 out of 10

The uniqueness of the story varies; while it ... employs some familiar tropes that might feel predictable to seasoned viewers of the genre, I found enjoyment in the familiarity and execution typical of this setup, indicating a preference for this genre. The art style, with its distinct flair, complements the narrative well, capturing the essence and atmosphere of the story effectively, which enhances the overall viewing experience.

Characters in this series are developed with a balance of strengths and flaws, making them relatable and multidimensional. However, there are moments when characters might seem to lean too heavily into being overly strong, smart, or, conversely, lack common sense, which could detract from their believability. Their reactions to various situations and events generally feel authentic, though there are instances where responses might come across as exaggerated or overly dramatized for effect.

Even if my personal enjoyment was mixed, I believe this series has the potential to appeal to a wider audience, particularly those who appreciate this genre or are looking for characters with a blend of commendable traits and human imperfections. The way it plays with common tropes and its art style could be drawing points for many, while others might find certain predictabilities or character archetypes less appealing.

Mashle's second season is a blast from start to finish. It may not be a groundbreaking masterpiece, but it delivers on its promise of good action fun. The show's consistency and commitment to its unique blend of tones make it a joy to watch.

For both Mashle enthusiasts and newcomers, I recommend giving the first season a watch before diving into this one. The return of Mashle is met with a bang, offering an entertaining ride filled with laughter, action, and a touch of the peculiar.

In a nutshell, if you're seeking a lighthearted series with a solid story, a fantastic soundtrack, and characters that'll leave you ... in stitches, Mashle: Second Season is a must-watch.

Now singin', bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang-born (now singin')
Bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang-born (now singin')
Bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang-born..

Mashle season 2 follows Mash as he has to compete within the divine visionary competition to qualify for divine visionary

In season 2 we are introduced to the mentioned existing current divine visionaries as well as Innocent Zero that was mentioned thoughout the first season

You also meet all the other prospects aiming to become divine visionaries and learn about legendary wands.

... This season is full of moments that will make you bust a gut but it also contains way more fight sequences then before.

This is Mashle's introduction to becoming a more typical Shonen rather then a comedy. It's still funny but there's fight scenes more frequently.

There's not much else to add. Im going to assume you've watched the first season (if not what are you doing?)

The ending theme Tokyo Way is a banger.

It's more Mashle. What more could you want?

Id you liked Mashle before you'll love the 2nd season possibly even more.

Best harry potter parody is back for season 2 with a great openning, very good animation and a weird plot

plot: (5/10)
who tf cares its a parody and the plot goes "mashle join us -some random villain group, no - mashle" +few more details i left out but its not that important it doesnt affect the anime much other than 1 thing, mashle being revealed as magicless other than that dont even pay attention

animation: (8/10)
the animation looks great like in season 1

Jokes: (9/10)
for anime standards its a 9 although i wouldnt compare it to comedies outside of japan idk if thats the jokes they make but ... they arent that funny the show has some scenes that might make you laugh a little but other than that not really

characters: (7/10)
Mashle, Harry Spotter the harry potter who instead of learning magic hit the gym
yellow haired girl, exists as usual
siscon gravity magic guy, not much screentime sadly
red hair, gets his ass kicked and is the best side protagonist as usual
what the guy's name who cries a lot was, he is great

Overall: (7/10)
its 7,sth in total but i am bored to make the maths

Anytime someone tells you that Mashle is bad you can just respond with "Do you even lift bro?" and you immediately win the argument. Case closed.

Jokes aside, I think self-awareness and comedy go a long way with so many generic action Shounens to choose from. Mashle is great because it doesn't try to be great. It doesn't pretend to be some super deep or emotionally moving story while being riddled with tropes and meat-head amounts of action scenes. It embraces the fact that these types of anime are meant to be goofy entertainment. If you are into fitness and strength training, you will probably ... particularly enjoy the humor, but that's only one aspect of it.

Compared to some other anime I've watched I feel like I'm overrating here, but I'm trying to compartmentalize and recognize that different shows fulfill different purposes. Mashle tries to be fun, mindless entertainment and it succeeds at that. If you want something quick and easy to watch during your lunch break, or maybe before bed, so you don't have to think too much- it's a great choice.

The story is very pointedly not over even as this anime adaptation coasts to a pausing point. The Divine Visionary exams haven't even properly wrapped yet, so how Mash finishes that remains to be seen. I already enjoyed Mashle, but this season was such a clear, immediate improvement on the first that I'd gladly take another season to see where else they could go. The fact that there's an obvious arc for a full story with an ending they can (eventually) reach makes an even stronger case to continue it with that objective. Here's hoping that Mashle doesn't spend too much time taking a break ... from working out, and can come back with another set of reps soon.

This season opens with a fairly interesting looking new set of antagonists. Then by episode 3, they are no longer on screen, and it is immediately clear that there is no "here" here. This action comedy spoof did not take enough time creating a reason to invest in the characters in the first season, so they aren't holding our attention this season. In addition, the stakes don't feel high enough, the action isn't cool enough, and the comedy isn't funny enough for me to continue devoting time here amongst the 40+ other anime that premiered with this season. Fine if you have too much time ... on your hands, but if you've seen season 1, you've basically seen all Mashle has to offer.

Spoiler-less, TL;DR, fast, simple, and easy-to-digest review:

Cream-puff, Maho, Mah-cle

9/10

Animation? Good (++)
Just watch the scene in OP where Mash is dancing. That's enough to verdict the animation of this show.
Well... not as excellent as Fate or other GOAT in animation, but its funni dance hahahahahahahahahaha

... Characters? Excellent (+++)
Finally, the Visionaries! And new villains as well. They do not disappoint.

Story? Excellent (+++)
"Did you put your name in the Goblet of Protein Shake Harry Spotter?!" Dumbbelldore asked calmly... EXTREMELY calmly... oh shit wrong show again... uhh... story good! very funni indeed... with stakes higher this time!

Pacing? Ok (+)
First season did pacing better than this one. I felt that things progressed not that much in the first few episodes, but the stakes are going to be higher from thereon.

OST? Excellent (+++)
Kagami yo kagami kotaechatte
Who's the best? I'm the best! Oh yeah
Namami no mama ikeru toko made
To the next, to the ichiban ue

Now singin'
Bling-Bang-Bang, Bling-Bang-Bang, Bling-Bang-Bang-Born...
Bling-Bang-Bang, Bling-Bang-Bang, Bling-Bang-Bang-Born...
Bling-Bang-Bang, Bling-Bang-Bang, Bling-Bang-Bang-Born...
To the next, To the ichiban ue

Now singin'
Bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang-born
(Now singin')
Bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang-born
(Now singin')
Bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang-born
To the next, to the ichiban ue

I CANT STOP DANCING WOOOOO Bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang-born

Enjoyability? Excellent (+++)
If you don't enjoy this show, then... uhh... carry on ig? catch some fish? or play some games? or watch the paint dry? idk...

It was great watching the anime reach the part of the story where things really take off and it feels like the narrative really came into its own for me when I read the manga. The characters are still endearing and funny. The gags are more hit than miss. The increase in dramatic elements really put it over the top. Every week I looked forward to the episodes especially as the story progressed. It had a great balance of comedy and drama. I'm kind of sad that season 2 wasn't longer.

If you liked season one, you'll enjoy season 2. If you were iffy on ... season one, I'd suggest giving season 2 a shot and see if you think it improved things. I hope we get a season 3. If we do, I'm going to be there with bells on.

Yes, this series is still a joy to watch. Yes, it’s still the same basic joke of largely being Saitama in Hogwarts, now with a little bit of its own identity due to anti-no magic sentiment. No, that premise has not gotten tired and played out, even if it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. If anything, I’m enjoying myself more now than I did in season 1.

I chalk a lot of that up to spectacle and scale. Things have gotten significantly more ridiculous as Mash and company face down tougher opponents with lower odds of success. Mash is forced to push himself that much further, ... and Wahlberg in particular gets his moments to shine this season, demonstrating why he’s the headmaster of this school. We get our first solid indication of what the remainder of the series will look like, even seeing how dangerous the main villain appears to be after a season and a half of build-up. It helps that the fights in this season do look sharper and better animated, even when it features the goofball nature of the series in all its simplistic glory. Sure, it’s missing some of the more emotional, personal beats of the first season (though it does have a few of its own), but it’s solid enough to put those aside for the time being and still feel like there’s more than just physical weight to what’s going on.

As someone who enjoyed the manga for this series start to finish, I see no reason why I will end up frustrated with the anime. I’ll keep watching and enjoying this series on through to the end.

A-1 Pictures really turned this adaptation of "Mashle" around. The first season is really nothing to write home about especially if you have already read the manga. This may be mostly because the content it is adapting is just better. Both the opening and closing are great. The animation was quite good. The art style is a perfect fit for the story. It basically looks like a colored manga. The characters are funny. It was just a good time all around. This is probably the best A-1 pictures adaptation of a shonen jump title. It is better than the first season in every conceivable way.