The second season of Mashle: Magic and Muscles is scheduled to premiere on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 11:30 PM JST. This announcement was made along with a new promotional video at Jump Festa 2024 Blue Stage on Saturday, December 16, 2023. The anime also unveiled new characters and their voice actors.
The first season of Mashle: Magic and Muscles debuted during the Spring 2023 anime season, followed by the confirmation of a second season for 2024. Since then, the anime has released a new visual and teaser, providing more insight into the upcoming season.
Mashle: Magic and Muscles season 2 reveals January 2024 release date at Jump Festa 2024
Ryoh Grantz as seen in the anime's new promotional video (Image via A-1 Pictures)
The voice actors of Mashle: Magic and Muscles presented a new promotional video at Jump Festa 2024 Blue Stage. They welcomed Junichi Suwabe, the newest addition to the team, in his first appearance to promote the anime.
After the extensive discussion about the anime, the voice actors unveiled the new promotional video for Mashle: Magic and Muscles season 2. It was announced that Mashle: Magic and Muscles season 2 is scheduled to debut on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 11:30 PM JST.
The upcoming Divine Visionary Selection Exam Arc was showcased in the new promotional video, giving fans a glimpse of what was at stake this time. Mash's future hung in the balance as he was required to pass the exam in order to avoid punishment for his inability to use magic.
Margarette Macaron and Carpaccio Royan character visuals and cast members (Image via A-1 Pictures)
Furthermore, the anime introduced two new characters, Margarette Macaron and Carpaccio Luo-Yang, who hail from the Orca Dorm and will serve as the antagonists in the upcoming arc. Margarette Macaron, a third-year student and the dorm's prefect, will be joined by the talented first-year student Luo-Yang.
The character Margarette Macaron, as seen in the promotional video for season 2 of Mashle, will be voiced by Takehito Koyasu. Koyasu is known for his previous roles as Toji Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen and Zeke in Attack on Titan. He is also set to voice Peacemaker in Isekai Suicide Squad. Additionally, Carpaccio Luo-Yang will be voiced by Koki Uchiyama, known for his roles as Kei Tsukishima in Haikyuu!! and Rin Itoshi in Blue Lock.
Lastly, the anime's Blue Stage also revealed details about the series' stage play production. Mashle The Stage is set to start in 2024. However, the start date hasn't yet been decided.
Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of Mashle: Magic and Muscles, I am thrilled about the announcement of its second season. The first season left me wanting more, and I can't wait to see what the second season has in store. The new promotional video gives a glimpse of the upcoming Divine Visionary Selection Exam Arc, which promises to be even more exciting and action-packed than the first season. I am particularly looking forward to seeing Mash's growth as a character and how he will overcome the challenges he faces in the upcoming arc.
The introduction of two new characters, Margarette Macaron and Carpaccio Luo-Yang, adds an element of intrigue to the second season. Their unique personalities and abilities will undoubtedly shake things up and create new conflicts for Mash and his friends. The voice actors chosen for these characters, Takehito Koyasu and Koki Uchiyama, are both highly talented and experienced, and I am confident that they will bring these characters to life in a memorable way. Overall, I am incredibly excited about the second season of Mashle: Magic and Muscles and can't wait to see what it has in store for us.