'MASHLE: Muscle Puzzle' Launches 'Easton School Festival Ranking: Showdown with Abel', New Pickup Gacha, and Dot's Birthday Campaign!

Poppin Games Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Yuichiro Taniguchi) and MuscleMagic Games, LLC are pleased to announce that 'MASHLE: Muscle Puzzle' (abbreviated as MashPuzz), the first smartphone game app based on the anime 'MASHLE', has launched the 'Easton School Festival: Cumulative Score Ranking - Showdown with Abel' starting April 1, 2026. Simultaneously, the 'Easton School Festival Pickup Gacha: Abel, Abyss, Worth' has also begun.

'Easton School Festival: Cumulative Score Ranking - Showdown with Abel' is Now Live!

In this event, players can earn ranking rewards based on their cumulative score during the period. A 'Point Exchange' has also opened where points collected in the event can be traded for event-exclusive support cards and items. Challenge the stages repeatedly to collect points and obtain 3-star support cards and event gacha tickets! *Please check the in-game notifications for details on available rewards.

Event Period

April 1 (Wed) – April 8 (Wed) 11:59 AM

*Event schedules are subject to change without notice.

'Easton School Festival Pickup Gacha: Abel, Abyss, Worth' Starts!

▼ Pickup Characters

☆3 [Dignified Stance] Abel Walker

☆3 [Quiet Spirit] Abyss Razor

☆3 [Wabi-sabi of Tea Ceremony] Worth Madl

Gacha Period

April 1 (Wed) – May 6 (Wed) 11:59 AM

*Periods are subject to change without notice.

By including these pickup characters in your team, you will receive bonus effects that give you an advantage in the 'Easton School Festival: Cumulative Score Ranking - Showdown with Abel' event. Please enjoy the characters in their event-exclusive costumes!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dot Memorial Campaign!

To celebrate Dot Barrett's birthday, a one-week memorial campaign is being held starting April 1. During this period, players can earn luxurious rewards by clearing special stages. A 'Birthday Login Bonus' is also active, giving away items based on the number of days logged in. Don't miss out on these rewards!

*Check in-game for campaign details.

Campaign Period

April 1 (Wed) 00:00 – April 8 (Wed) 23:59

Special Stage Rewards

・Gacha Ticket x1

・Grade Coins (Free) x300

Login Rewards

Day 1: Gacha Ticket x1

Day 2: Gacha Ticket x1

Day 3: Birthday Exclusive Support Card

'MASHLE: Muscle Puzzle' 1st Anniversary Event Ongoing!

Thanks to your support, 'MASHLE: Muscle Puzzle' will celebrate its 1st anniversary on April 9, 2026. We are holding anniversary events and campaigns to express our gratitude. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the celebrations!

About MASHLE: Muscle Puzzle

This is a simple and exhilarating match-3 puzzle game that recreates the world of the anime 'MASHLE'. It is packed with the charm of the series for both fans and newcomers. It features many original game illustrations and allows you to form your own dream team of favorite characters.

About the Anime 'MASHLE'

A manga series by Hajime Komoto, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump and completed in July 2023 with over 10 million copies in circulation. It follows Mash Burnedead, a boy born without magic in a world of wizards, who uses his pure physical strength to overcome obstacles. The series has expanded into anime (Season 1 in 2023, Season 2 in 2024), novels, and stage plays, with a sequel production already decided.

Product Overview

Title: MASHLE: Muscle Puzzle

Release Date: April 9, 2025

Genre: Match-3 Puzzle Game

Platforms: App Store / Google Play

Price: Free (In-app purchases available)

Copyright: ©Hajime Komoto/Shueisha, MASHLE Committee ©MUSCLEMAGIC GAMES, LLC.

About Poppin Games Japan Co., Ltd.

An independent game publisher based in Shimbashi, Tokyo. Notable titles include 'Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Puzzle Party!', 'Laid-Back Camp: Puzzle Camp', 'Dr.STONE Battle Craft', and 'Moomin: Welcome to Moominvalley'.