What if Mashle isn’t super strong? Fans think magic users are just weak

When viewers first stumble across the Mashle series, the first thing they are hit by is the humour. And I believe that is a valid response, because the premise itself is hilarious. The story is about a guy who has no magic in him but needs to attend a school for magicians without getting caught.

It is like the creator intended it to be absurd on purpose, and honestly, it worked. But the more I watched, the more I started to wonder, what if Mashle is not absurdly strong, what if others are just that physically weak?

This was initially just a fleeting thought, but something compelled me to go on some online forums and talk about it. Turns out many other viewers had a similar hypothesis. And the deeper I looked into the world of Mashle, the more this theory made sense.

To understand this hypothesis, we need to look at the world of Mashle. The concept of magic is so prominent that it is not just a tool used by others. Magic is seen as part of every individual's identity. Everyone is born with a special magical ability, and they have marks on their face that are proof of having powers.

Those who don't have a mark are taken by the magic police and are executed. That means that only Mashle's existence is so dangerous. He is a threat to the integrity of magic, though I don’t think there’s anything normal about him to begin with. He did thousands of push-ups, squats, and curls while living a quiet life in the forest under his adoptive grandfather’s strict regimen.

This is shocking to others because no one else even bothers to train physically.. Even in battles, magical users don’t bother with physical defense. So it’s no wonder someone like Mash, who actually trained his body to the extreme, seems unstoppable.

To have a better understanding, let me flip the situation. Maybe Mash isn’t that strong. Maybe everyone else is just weak. And I don’t just mean physically, I mean mentally, socially, and morally.

Because they had magic handed to them at birth, people in the Mashle world never needed to build discipline. That’s what makes Mash such a contrast. He didn’t just train his body, he trained his mind. When you remove the crutch of magic, you’re forced to develop resilience.

Finally, this theory makes sense because in difficult situations, he still accomplishes what magicians can and sometimes more. It’s both hilarious and humbling. It’s like watching a world-class magician get shown up by a guy doing push-ups in his living room.

The humor in Mashle is what makes the story work.

From Mash treating magic duels like gym class to casually catching lightning spells midair, the show never misses a chance to be ridiculous. And that’s exactly why its deeper themes land.

If this story were told too seriously, it might come off preachy. And now here’s where I’ll get personal. The reason this idea stuck with me isn’t just because it makes the show more interesting, it’s because it says something about us as people.

While Mashle is a parody, it’s also a reminder. A reminder that hard work still matters. That sometimes, doing things the hard way builds character. That even in a world full of powers, effort can still win.

That balance of comedy and critique is what makes Mashle so smart. It tricks you into caring about its message. It hides a truth inside a joke. And in my opinion, that’s the best kind of storytelling.

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Final thoughts

Even if this theory is not canon, Mashle would have been averagely strong and yet been incredibly overpowered. Because at the end of the day, Mashle isn’t just about magic vs. muscle. It’s about comfort vs. discipline. Inheritance vs. effort. Power you’re given vs. power you earn.

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