Hajime Komoto

Prepare to laugh and be amazed by Hajime Komoto, the Japanese manga artist behind Mashle: Magic and Muscles, one of the most entertaining shonen manga series in recent years. Set in a world where magical ability determines everything, the series follows Mash Burnedead — a boy born without magic who compensates with absolutely ridiculous physical strength. Equal parts action and comedy, Mashle gleefully parodies fantasy tropes while delivering genuinely thrilling battles and an irresistibly lovable protagonist. A must-read for fans of One Punch Man, Harry Potter, and anyone who enjoys their shonen with a generous side of absurdist humour.