Kenshi Yagi to Lead Live-Action Mashle, Opening March 19, 2027
Kenshi Yagi will play Mash Burnedead in the live-action Mashle, directed by Yuichi Fukuda, with Warner Bros. producing and a March 19, 2027 release set.
Kenshi Yagi will play the lead role of Mash Burnedead in the live-action film adaptation of Mashle, the announcement was made on 5 November, according to cinematoday.jp. The film is directed by Yuichi Fukuda and is set to open on 19 March 2027.
Alongside the casting announcement, a teaser visual of Yagi with mushroom-shaped hair and a super teaser video were released. The official website also features interactive magic characters that reveal Japanese text when traced with the cursor.
Yagi spent about three years building his physique after receiving the offer, arriving at the first day of filming with a muscular upper body and slim lower body. The film is produced by Warner Bros.
Background
The original manga, written and illustrated by Kohaku Komoto, has surpassed 12 million copies in circulation worldwide and was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The first report of a live-action film adaptation was revealed on 4 November 2026.
Quick answers
Who plays Mash in the live-action Mashle film?
Kenshi Yagi plays Mash Burnedead, as announced on 5 November.
When does the live-action Mashle film come out?
The film is set to open on 19 March 2027.
Who is directing the live-action Mashle film?
Yuichi Fukuda is directing the film, which is produced by Warner Bros.