MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES Live-Action Movie Reveals Star and Director

The live-action movie adaptation of Hajime Komoto's manga, MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES, has unveiled its lead actor and director. Mackenyu Maeda will portray the main character, Mash Burnedead, with Yuichi Fukuda directing the film. These announcements were made today with the launch of the movie's official website, following the debut of its official X (formerly Twitter) account yesterday. The website also released a super teaser trailer and a teaser visual.

The MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES live-action movie is scheduled for release in Japan on March 19, 2027.

Cast and Crew Details

Mackenyu Maeda, known for his roles in other manga-based live-action films such as Arata Wataya in the Chihayafuru series, Scar in the Fullmetal Alchemist series, and Seiya in Knights of the Zodiac, steps into the role of Mash Burnedead. Maeda commented on his dedication to the role, stating he spent three years developing a physique suitable for the character after receiving the offer.

Director Yuichi Fukuda has a history of helming live-action adaptations of popular manga, including the Gintama live-action series, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., and Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku. Fukuda expressed his enthusiasm for the cast, noting that he believes he assembled the best possible team for the film and enjoyed the daily shoots.

About MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES

Hajime Komoto's original MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from January 2020 to July 2023. VIZ Media publishes an English-language version of the series. The TV anime adaptation has seen two seasons, with a third season, MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Tri-Magicathlon Divine Visionary Final Exam Arc, set to premiere in January 2027.