Mashle: Magic and Muscles season 2 episode 2, despite its intense start, ended up being one of the most light-hearted episodes of the series. This is due to Mash's friends who not only went out with him but also visited his home and met his grandfather Regro Burnedead.
The anime's previous episode saw Mash get summoned for his trial as a Lackmagic. During this, Innocent Zero made his move and attacked Bless Minister in an attempt to prevent Mash's death. While Mash managed to save him, Divine Visionary Orter Madle was still adamant about giving Mash the death sentence.
Mashle: Magic and Muscles season 2 episode 2 sees Wahlberg and Rayne cancel Mash's death sentence
Mashle: Magic and Muscles season 2 episode 2, titled Mash Burnedead and the Home Visit, saw Wahlberg and Rayne Ames come to Mash's aid and request the other Divine Visionaries to delay Mash's death sentence, allowing him to prove his worth and fight Innocent Zero.
While the Divine Visionaries were moved by Wahlberg's request, they only adhered to it, after the judge for the case, Bless Minister gave his verdict, deferring Mash's death sentence.
However, Orter Madl added a stipulation to it. Mash could only work under their supervision and needed to become a Divine Visionary candidate that year. Mash gladly accepted the deal.
Mash's home visit revealed Regro's biggest regret in Mashle: Magic and Muscles season 2 episode 2
Following a good time at the market, Mash and his friends visited Mash's home and met his grandfather Regro Burnedead. During this, Regro revealed that Mash's Lackmagic forced him to isolate Mash away from society. Hence, Mash had no friends in the past. Therefore, Regro revealed his delight at witnessing Mash having found friends, a rival, and a possible fiance.
Orter Madl dispatched Margarette Macaron to attack Mash
While Mash's death sentence did get delayed, Orter wanted to make sure that Mash failed to become a Divine Visionary. Thus, he employed the help of the Orca Dorm prefect Margarette Macaron to attack Mash Burnedead. While the prefect wasn't too keen on the mission, upon hearing that Mash managed to defeat Abel Walker with no magic, they accepted the mission.
They immediately left to locate Mash. However, Rayne Ames got in their way and managed to stop them and their allies.
Review of Mashle: Magic and Muscles season 2 episode 2
Mashle: Magic and Muscles season 2 episode 2 left fans with an odd sense of security. While fans were happy to see Mash have fun with his friends, the fact that he was oblivious to Margarette's attack seemed too uneasy to fans. He indeed had Rayne Ames to help him. However, with Mash's life in danger, fans might want to see him be more careful.
As for the animation of the episode, it did seem a bit off at the intense parts at the beginning of the episode. But following that, A-1 Pictures managed to pick its quality back up.
Final thoughts on Mashle: Magic and Muscles season 2 episode 2
Mashle: Magic and Muscles season 2 episode 2 set up the fight between Rayne Ames and Margarette Macaron. Hence, fans can expect to witness the fight in the upcoming episode. With this, fans should be able to understand the difference in strength between a Divine Visionary and a Dorm Prefect.