Wistoria: Wand and Swordhas already become a smash-hit for shōnenanimeviewers looking for the next great action-packed adventure. It features an interesting world, lovable side characters, and a main character who just won’t quit. The main character, Will Serfort, is a person who can’t use any magic in a society that cares about nothing else. While the world looks down on him for his inability to produce magic, he’shoning his superhuman strength, hedging it against his own magical shortcomings.

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Mashle: Magic and Muscleshas a lot in common withWistoria: Wand and Sword, and not just the fact that their names are stylized the same. Mash is also a magic-less person in a world filled with magic, constantly being shamed for his inability to produce any magic of his own. He, too, spends his timehoning his superhuman strength, using it to defeat his enemies, much to their surprise.

Mashle: Magic and Muscles season 2 key visual of the main character surrounded by supporting characters trapped in glass.

Muscles, Meet Sword

Superhuman Strength Beats Magic Every Time, Sword Or Not

People in both worlds ofMashleandWistoriarightly think that magic reigns supreme above all else. It essentially has,until Will and Mash show up.They’ve beenworking their superhuman bodiesfor a long time, preparing them against tough opponents regularly. When it’s time to show off their strength,everyone around them is blown away. They’re both incredibly humble characters who would never use their strength without purpose, so they only use it when it’s absolutely necessary.

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They usually save someone who initially didn’t like them, furthering their position as noble heroes. When they fight, it’s usually to protect their classmates at their all-magic academy that they technically shouldn’t be in. Both Mash’s friends and Will’s are a huge area of support for the pair,offering them acceptance and reprieve from a world that won’t.Both schools feature responsible, wise headmasters who are curious in the protagonist, offering to help only slightly as to not upset the balance of the world.

Wistoria Wand and Sword Anime Key Visual

The biggest difference between the two shows is the tone.Mashle: Magic and Musclesis one of thefunniest shows around.Mash can’t fly, but he can kick the air hard enough to fly, creating one of the funniest visuals in anime. If Mash isn’t completely oblivious to the situation around him, he’s probably making cream puffs to shove in someone’s face. Will fromWistoria: Wand and Swordisn’t afforded the same lighthearted luxuries. He’s focused on slaying monsters and studying the history of his world so he can acquire enough points to eventually reach the top of the Mercedes Caulis andbe with his one true love, Elfaria Albis Serfort.

Crop from Official Art poster for Will Serfort from Wistoria: Wand and Sword