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Mashle: Magic and Musclesis a parody that was done right. You don’t even have to go past the first 10 minutes of the anime to know that it is aHarry Potterrip-off. But its adorable (dumb) protagonist makes it stand out from any other parody or comedy series.
Honestly, how many series have you watched that have visibly taken so many elements from a famous franchise and still managed to become famous? From the muscle-headed Mash to his equally silly friends, the anime does not miss a single beat to make you laugh.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into some of the major similarities betweenMashleandHarry Potterthat stare you in the face.
The Similar Lightning-Shaped Mark on Mash and Harry’s Face
One of thebiggest similarities betweenHarry PotterandMashleis the markings on their faces. Harry has carried a lightning-shaped scar on his temple since childhood, a reminder of Voldemort’s murder attempt. Mash does not have a scar, but he has to paint a lightning-shaped mark on his face to blend in, otherwise he will be exterminated.
Both the marks symbolize how Mash and Harry are different than the rest. Mash has no magical powers and has to hide his muggle status while Harry is an outcast in the magical world due to his late introduction and peculiar origin.
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Mash and Harry try their level best to blend in with the others and, in the process, find very strong friendships. Their marks not only symbolize that they are an outcast, but later in the series, they show how special the protagonists are.
MashleEpisode Titles Follow the Style ofHarry PotterBook Names
Here are some examples ofHarry Potterbook names:Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, etc. Now here are examples of Mashle’s episode titles: Mash Burnedead and the Body of the Gods, Mash Burnedead and the Mysterious Maze, andMash Burnedead and the Baleful Bully. Notice any similarity?
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Yes, their naming style is exactly the same! The protagonist’s name is followed by the main event of the installment. This naming style has been willfully adapted to solidify the parody even more. This allusion is done so well that you may notice it right away. In fact, it adds more humor to the already hilarious anime.
Other Similarities BetweenHarry PotterandMashle
There areseveral similaritiesbetweenMashleandHarry Potter. The first one being that both protagonists don’t have a parent and were brought up by someone else. The Daily Prophet, which is the name of the peculiar newspaper company inHarry Potterhas also been copied. The newspapers inMashleare also styled the same way with moving images and a read-aloud feature.
The presence of four different houses and the sorting hat are the same. ButMashle did attempt to change it up just a bit, by having a sorting unicorn. Both work in the same manner and sort people based on their capabilities and thoughts.
Next is Professor Dumbledore, who has been ruthlessly copied into Wahlberg, the principal who takes an instant liking to Mash. The students inMashleplay a game called Duelo, which is basically Quidditch but in anime form. Both Harry and Mash turn out to be spectacular players in it.
The fact thatMashleis inspired byHarry Potteris evident, but it is still entertaining. The pure stupidity and comic timings make the series worthy of its fame.
you may watchMashleon Crunchyroll and read the manga on Viz Media.
Aaheli Pradhan
Anime Content Writer
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Aaheli is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with 1300+ published articles. With five years of experience under her belt, she is a living, breathing encyclopedia for anime and manga. From Shonen and Shojo to the most niche anime, nothing escapes her radar. Her poisons of choice are Assassination Classroom, Gintama, Ouran High School Host Club and every Ghibli movie ever. She believes in living a slow life, surrounded by incomplete art projects and her beloved cats.
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