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Anime like Mashle.
Finished Mashle and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, comedy, fantasy. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 9 short picks
20 anime like Mashle
1. One-Punch Man
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 8.47
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Shares Action, Comedy, Parody with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
2. Mashle: Magic and Muscles - The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · ★ 7.77
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Same studio as Mashle: Magic and Muscles (A-1 Pictures)
3. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
TV · 2016 · 120 eps · ★ 8.41
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Shares Comedy, Gag Humor, School with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
4. Wistoria: Wand and Sword
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · ★ 7.85
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Shares Action, Fantasy, School with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
5. Black Clover
TV · 2017 · 170 eps · ★ 8.14
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
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6. Beelzebub
TV · 2011 · 60 eps · ★ 7.84
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Shares Action, Comedy, School with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
7. Mob Psycho 100
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 8.49
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Shares Action, Comedy with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
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8. Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun
TV · 2019 · 23 eps · ★ 7.74
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Shares Comedy, Fantasy, School with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
9. Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · ★ 8.00
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Same studio as Mashle: Magic and Muscles (A-1 Pictures)
10. Fairy Tail
TV · 2009 · 175 eps · ★ 7.57
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Same studio as Mashle: Magic and Muscles (A-1 Pictures)
11. Gintama
TV · 2006 · 201 eps · ★ 8.93
- Shares Action, Comedy, Gag Humor with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
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12. Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
TV · 2010 · 13 eps · ★ 7.74
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
13. Reign of the Seven Spellblades
TV · 2023 · 15 eps · ★ 6.56
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Shares Action, Fantasy, School with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
14. Soul Eater
TV · 2008 · 51 eps · ★ 7.86
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
15. Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei
TV · 2007 · 12 eps · ★ 7.84
- Shares Comedy, Gag Humor, Parody with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
16. Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
TV · 2008 · 13 eps · ★ 7.89
- Shares Comedy, Gag Humor, Parody with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
17. Cromartie High School
TV · 2003 · 26 eps · ★ 7.88
- Shares Comedy, Gag Humor, Parody with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
18. Kill la Kill
TV · 2013 · 24 eps · ★ 8.03
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
19. The Asterisk War
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 6.80
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Same studio as Mashle: Magic and Muscles (A-1 Pictures)
20. The Asterisk War Season 2
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 6.98
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Same studio as Mashle: Magic and Muscles (A-1 Pictures)
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Mashle.
How the top picks compare with Mashle
Mashle is 12 episodes from 2023, tagged action, comedy, fantasy and gag humor. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Mashle does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Punch Man | 12 episodes | 2015, 8 years older | Action, Comedy, Parody | Adult Cast, Super Power |
| Mashle: Magic and Muscles - The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc | 12 episodes | 2024 | Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Gag Humor | — |
| The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. | 120 episodes, much longer than Mashle: Magic and Muscles | 2016, 7 years older | Comedy, Gag Humor, School | Super Power |
| Wistoria: Wand and Sword | 12 episodes | 2024 | Action, Fantasy, School | — |
| Black Clover | 170 episodes, much longer than Mashle: Magic and Muscles | 2017, 6 years older | Action, Fantasy | — |
| Beelzebub | 60 episodes, much longer than Mashle: Magic and Muscles | 2011, 12 years older | Action, Comedy, School | Supernatural, Childcare, Delinquents |
| Mob Psycho 100 | 12 episodes | 2016, 7 years older | Action, Comedy | Supernatural |
| Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun | 23 episodes, much longer than Mashle: Magic and Muscles | 2019, 4 years older | Comedy, Fantasy, School | — |
Pick by what you loved about Mashle
- If you liked the gag humor side: Mashle: Magic and Muscles - The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., Gintama and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt.
- If you liked the parody side: One-Punch Man, Mashle: Magic and Muscles - The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc, Gintama and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt.
- If you liked the school side: Mashle: Magic and Muscles - The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., Wistoria: Wand and Sword and Beelzebub.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Mashle: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Mashle fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Mashle are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Mashle?
One-Punch Man. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mashle: Magic and Muscles. Mashle: Magic and Muscles - The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc and The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. come next.
Is there a short anime like Mashle?
Yes: One-Punch Man (12 episodes), Mashle: Magic and Muscles - The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc (12 episodes), Wistoria: Wand and Sword (12 episodes) and Mob Psycho 100 (12 episodes).
What do Mashle fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Mashle most often recommend One-Punch Man, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., Wistoria: Wand and Sword, Black Clover and Beelzebub.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Mashle fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Mashle itself are left out.
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