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A review by rereader33
Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Vol. 1 by Hajime Komoto
4.0
Okay, let's get a couple of things out of the way right now:
-Is this original? Fuck no.
-Is the artwork a masterpiece and feast for the eyes? Not really, no.
-Is the story/worldbuilding interesting? Kind of.
-Is it entertaining? To me, FUCK YEAH!
There isn't a whole lot to discuss about this series because the summary gives you everything you need to know, but what I will tell you is that I had an absolute BLAST reading this volume. Mash's deadpan expression mixed with the hilarious reactions of those witnessing his physical feats are comedy gold. While the character designs and basic actions aren't S tier, when Komoto works his magic (pun intended), certain scenes are incredibly detailed and eye-catching. It's almost like making everything else look drab makes certain scenes pop more.
The characters aren't anything to write home about, but they work for the setting and tone which is more than enough for me. As far as I'm concerned, this is meant to be a fun action romp that isn't trying to break down barriers, subvert expectations, or be the very best like no one ever was. It's simply entertaining and that's more than enough for me.
If you're looking for a fun, quick, light Shounen Jump read, definitely pick this up. If you have very high standards, though, maybe pass on this.
-Is this original? Fuck no.
-Is the artwork a masterpiece and feast for the eyes? Not really, no.
-Is the story/worldbuilding interesting? Kind of.
-Is it entertaining? To me, FUCK YEAH!
There isn't a whole lot to discuss about this series because the summary gives you everything you need to know, but what I will tell you is that I had an absolute BLAST reading this volume. Mash's deadpan expression mixed with the hilarious reactions of those witnessing his physical feats are comedy gold. While the character designs and basic actions aren't S tier, when Komoto works his magic (pun intended), certain scenes are incredibly detailed and eye-catching. It's almost like making everything else look drab makes certain scenes pop more.
The characters aren't anything to write home about, but they work for the setting and tone which is more than enough for me. As far as I'm concerned, this is meant to be a fun action romp that isn't trying to break down barriers, subvert expectations, or be the very best like no one ever was. It's simply entertaining and that's more than enough for me.
If you're looking for a fun, quick, light Shounen Jump read, definitely pick this up. If you have very high standards, though, maybe pass on this.