If you haven’t had a chance to catch Mash Burnedead masquerading as a talented student of the magical arts, now’s the time — Mashle: Magic and Muscles returns this month, and it’s the Harry Potter spoof you didn’t know you needed.
Season 2 takes viewers back to Easton Magic Academy for the Divine Visionary Candidate Exam arc, which means it’s the survival of the fittest. Not every student will make it into the elite group of Visionaries, but how far will Mash’s brute strength and lack of magical prowess get him? He’ll search for talismans, face creatures that are immune to magic, and engage in classmate battles. Things could actually fall in his favor — or not.
Here’s when and where to stream Mashle: Magic and Muscles, season 2, and why a VPN could be a useful tool for you.
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When to watch Mashle: Magic and Muscle
Watch season 2 when it premieres on Crunchyroll on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 9:30 a.m. PT (12:30 p.m. ET) for premium subscribers. New episodes will stream weekly, each Saturday. Dubbed versions of the show will arrive at a later time, but you can also watch all of season 1 on Crunchyroll. Anime fans who want take in all new releases will also be able to stream the new title, Solo Leveling, at the same day and time.
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How to watch Mashle season 2 from anywhere with a VPN
Perhaps you’re traveling abroad and want to stream Crunchyroll while away from home. With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the anime series from anywhere in the world. There are other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming, too.
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Follow the VPN provider’s instructions for installation, and choose a country where Mashle: Magic and Muscles is streaming on Crunchyroll. Before you open the streaming app, make sure you’re connected to your VPN using your selected region. If you want to stream the show on more than one device, it’s possible you’ll need to configure each one to ensure you’re signed in. Go to settings and check your network connections to verify you’re logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you’re ready to open Crunchyroll to stream.
If you run into issues with streaming, first make sure your VPN is up and running on its encrypted IP address. Double-check that you’ve followed installation instructions correctly and you’ve picked the right geographical area for viewing. If you still encounter connection problems, you may need to reboot your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device and connect to your VPN first. Note that some streaming services have restrictions on VPN access.