Mob Psycho 100 is my favorite anime in the summer of 2016 in Los Angeles, it was very successful, the creator of One Punch Man ONE turned two against two, so what makes Mob Psycho 100 another anime as good as One Punch Man? A little tricky to say the least... let's figure it out.
Mob Psycho 100 also deals with the stress of young people, feelings of superiority/inferiority, and sees how having power is not what people think it is... which is also becoming a trend nowadays as Saiki Kusuo no Psi -nan in one season. Mob Psycho 100 encapsulates all of this under the word Kageyama Shigeo (aka "Mob"), voiced by Seto Ito, who controls his psychic powers unless he actually explodes them during any number of different emotions, and trying to find meaning in his normal life irony.
The pacing (and comic timing) of Mob Psycho 100 is like a bomb going off, the setting, exposition and character development are all triggered like a long line, Mob Psycho 100 is like a rather tongue-in-cheek anime (where the main character represses his powers) and still has some deep meaning and character development, making this anime more than the typical shounen anime. Mob Psycho 100 isn't so much a deconstruction of superhumans as One Punch Man, but more about growing up and "what youth does to you", for the teen side of things, "strength isn't everything, whether you're a villain or The norm for a superpower."
As for the characters, we have our comedic flaws, from the main characters like Takahiro Sakurai voiced by Takahiro Sakurai as the con man Reigen Ararataka, to the more serious characters like Ritsu voiced by Miyu Irino, Moba's younger brother, and Akio Otsuka dimple became the "spiritual mentor" of the gang, with bad intentions, don't worry he'll be fine. And Teruki Hanazawa, voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, the abusive opponent of Mobu's spiritual power, is getting better again. If there was one character that had the most development it would be Mob and Ritsu because their development is completely opposite in how they use their powers and how they deal with stress. Unfortunately, Mob Psycho 100's supporting cast is either clichéd or supporting, from the devious love Tsubomi voiced by Uki Satake to the purist with bad intentions, the student council president Shinji Kamuro voiced by Kouji Yusa and the telepathic club head Atsumi Tanezaki The Club Take Kurato is as lazy as the rest of the club. In short, as supporting as the secondary cast, they at least a little help to move forward, even if indirectly. The strength of Mob Psycho 100 is most of the main cast (Mob, Reigen, Ritsu, Hanazawa and Dimple) as they take up most of the screen time. Even better, these characters' chemistry, despite their odd disjointedness, actually intertwine in comedic or dramatic ways (or, more accurately, the catalyst for Mob's various "100%" moods). LA's favorite character easily went to Reigen at the end of the anime, which came as a surprise to LA, who had just left Mob for his villainy.
In fact, Studio Bones' animation is a wacky manga-style experiment that LA can't really describe in detail, but the animation is wacky, but visually it stands out for its uniqueness. Where is the animation's bright spot? ...so when Mob uses his psychic powers (once he reaches 100%)...it's absolutely magnificent, not only in Mob fights, the fight scenes in general are MAJESTIC INCREDIBLE, of course it's not common, but at least unique. Los Angeles would say that Mob Psycho 100 was the best animation of the summer of 2016.
Mob Psycho 100 goes into a more serious episode, and indeed LA thinks it makes up for a slightly slower start and more serious episodes about youth by focusing more on serious action, testing Mob and his "friends", it's really a good one compensation for the second half, it doesn't make much sense to see those with superpowers and youngsters in some terrible fights, certainly you can complain in the serious plot Threats created in are easily neutralized by mobs and you will be right... and wrong. As Mob can easily take down the "toughest" enemies without breaking a sweat, but mentally, he's a bit different from the typical "OP protagonist". Overall, the serious storyline is a nice bonus and really just highlights how Mob Psycho 100 ironically has some over-the-top fights left and right and in between, while making the storyline serious. However, this seriously tense storyline quickly returned to the tone of previous episodes after Lingyuan's appearance, and gave a real impression of the "evil" Talon Seventh Division.
Despite this anime having a "main character OP anime" background, yes, it's where the main character knows his power and always tries to suppress it unless it's a last resort, at the very least, Mob Psycho 100 is right That deconstruction of style, where we really want to see the bad guy at 100% and see him go crazy with his powers, makes the "OP anime main protagonist" trap almost non-existent.
In terms of voice acting, you'd think L.A. would take a hit in terms of voice acting as it's pretty lackluster, especially from the mafia himself voiced by Seto Ito, but you get the feeling that he needs to rein in his emotions to get them through the power check. This variety of voice acting is ubiquitous in voice acting, and LA really loves voice acting. LA's favorite voice actor is Takahiro Sakurai as the con artist Reigen, for many reasons.
The ending was unexpected to say the least, LA did not expect a "ending" like One Punch Man, of course there was a very cool "final fight" but the "final result" was unexpected to say the least Unexpectedly, it turned out to be "anti-climate", but Los Angeles didn't care. First, Mob Psycho 100 is different from One Punch Man, and second, it's the expected tone of Mob Psycho 100, not anti-climactic to say the least, but it's a good way to get away from the "serious tone" and still be "Mob Psycho 100". Of course, the finale still has a storyline that foreshadows season two, but for what this finale does, it's very satisfying because it has an "anticlimactic" final battle.
LA already said at the beginning of this review that 100% Psychic is LA's favorite anime for summer 2016, and it really goes to show that if you like One Punch Man, 100% Psychic is also a work that is definitely worth watching, even that this anime is nothing like One Punch Man Man has its own meaning and the breakdown of "superiority and power" and "the pressure of youth and all that" and of course Mob Psycho 100 spooky animations totally unique to the 2016 season.
FAQs
Is Mob Psycho 100 overpowered? ›
Mob is a powerful and undefeatable Esper in Mob Psycho 100, but outside of his universe, there are several anime characters who can defeat him. Mob is considered one of the most overpowered Espers in all anime.
Is the Reigen OVA worth watching? ›Mob Psycho 100 Reigen OVA is a great way to prepare for watching Season 2. It brings back all the important plot points with the evil organization Claw, and shows some of the anime's best fight scenes in their entirety.
Is there anything inappropriate in Mob Psycho 100? ›Compared to most anime's Mob Psycho 100 is one of the cleanest, funniest, and most entertaining ones. If you have an issue with sexual themes don't worry bc/it centers around a boy with an innocent crush who can't really fanaticize beyond hand holding.
Who is the strongest esper in Mob Psycho 100? ›1 Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama
He looks like an average middle schooler, but in reality, he's the strongest esper in the series. Unlike most espers, Mob has access to multiple psychic abilities. He can use telekinesis, transfer energy, detect other espers within a certain range, and more.
Although Mob is undoubtedly the strongest esper in the series, some of these espers managed to overwhelm him temporarily in battle.
Who is Shigeo Kageyama's girlfriend? ›Tsubomi Takane (高嶺 ツボミ, Takane Tsubomi) is a middle school student that attends Salt Mid and Shigeo Kageyama harbors an intense crush on her, which causes Tsubomi to be one of the most important characters in Mob Psycho 100.
Why is Reigen so attractive? ›He is very charismatic and well-animated, which makes him attractive as an anime character. Reigen is memed on and lusted after in practically equal amounts, and there is definitely some overlap.
Why is Reigen so strong? ›Reigen's true strength lies in his mental fortitude and charisma. He has the ability to focus on and execute solutions when in the face of uncertainty or adversity and keeps his cool in all situations.
Is Reigen actually a good guy? ›Reigen is a con man, and he's selfish but at the end of the day he's kind above all else. Even if he's not actually exorcising the spirits for his clients he often helps them in other ways like fixing their bad backs or helping an old man clean his dog.
Is Ritsu a bad guy? ›He is a perfectionist but also has a dark side that mainly develops when he obtains his psychic powers. Even though he loves his brother very much, he has an inferiority complex toward him, which is ironic, since Mob also has an inferiority complex toward Ritsu.
Is Tsubomi an Esper? ›
Fujiko Tsubomi (蕾見 不二子, Tsubomi Fujiko) is a powerful Esper and the founder of B.A.B.E.L. who has all the same powers as The Children where she is able to absorb energy, usually doing so with a kiss in the mouth.
Who is the 6th strongest esper? ›Aihana Etsu (藍花 悦, Aihana Etsu?), also referred to as the Number Six (第六位, Number Six?), is the sixth ranked Level 5 esper in Academy City. A recurring joke in the series is the mystery surrounding their identity.
Is there a level 6 Esper? ›Many attempts have been made throughout the series to create a Level 6, though only the Level 6 Shift Project has been sanctioned by Academy City. Despite all these efforts, there have still no successful attempts at creating a Level 6 esper.
Is Kamijou Touma a God? ›Touma is the son of Kamijou Touya and Kamijou Shiina, who live outside of Academy City. During his childhood, he was often seen as a jinx because of the misfortune that his right hand creates and he was called "god of pestilence" by people around him.
What is a level 0 Esper? ›But it's not necessarily the case that Level 0s have no power at all. Level 0 is described as follows: Exceptions aside, cannot be considered completely powerless, but is considered one of the so-called "students that can't keep up at school". Might possess some degree of power, but unable to truly control it.
Who is Kageyama's husband? ›Kageyama (影山さん, Kageyama-san) is the husband of Mrs. Kageyama and the father of Mob and Ritsu Kageyama.
Who kissed Kageyama? ›Kageyama sighed and walked back over grabbing Hinata chin lifting it up and kissed him. Hinata kisses him back. Then slowly there kiss had matched.
Is Shigeo Kageyama stronger than Naruto? ›5) Shigeo Kageyama (Mob Psycho 100)
The seventh Hokage may outclass Mob with his strength and speed, but he might not be able to do much about Mob's psychic abilities. Naruto's lack of experience in fighting unconventional opponents like Mob might put him at a disadvantage.
It's unclear what Studio BONES was insinuating with the art, but Serirei fans hurriedly embraced the picture as proof that Serizawa and Reigen finally got married.
Is Reigen autistic? ›Reigen is autistic, but is much more adept at masking and seeming neurotypical than Mob is. He connected with Mob on their shared neurodiversity. Serizawa and Reigen are married.
Does Reigen get exposed? ›
Plot. Due to the hoax, Reigen is revealed to be fraudulent and is mortified by the predicament. Rumors about him being a fraudster increase, and his old customers even create a group of Reigen's "victims".
Who is Reigen love interest? ›Despite Serizawa turning down Reigen's offer, there are many more moments in the manga that suggest that Reigen and Serizawa are interested in each other romantically.
What is Reigen true identity? ›Unable to explain himself, Reigen is revealed as a fraud to the world. A trap executed so completely that he is utterly unable to mount any kind of defence for himself, thus he becomes a national laughing stock. The world seen through both social and traditional media begin to rally against him.
What is Reigen the man with a max spirituality level? ›Reigen: The Man With a MAX Spirituality Level of 131 (REIGEN ～霊級値MAX131の男～, Reigen: Reikyuuchi Max 131 no Otoko), commonly known as Reigen (霊幻, Reigen) is the spin-off manga to Mob Psycho 100 created by ONE, which began publication on the MangaONE mobile app on 19th March, 2018.
What personality type is Reigen? ›Looking at Reigen's character through the lens of the MBTI Types, it becomes clear that he is an ENFJ. This means that Reigen is extroverted when it comes to social scenarios; he gains his energy from people and acting outward in the world as opposed to reflective.
Can Shigeo destroy a planet? ›9 Kageyama Shigeo / Mob With Negative Emotions
Mob's psychic ability is one of the most powerful in the world of anime, and he can easily use it to destroy the world if he wanted to.
Ritsu has deep affection for Mao and considers him his family.
Why does Ritsu sleep so much? ›Just like his brother, Ritsu suffers from chronic pain. It is also possible that his "laziness" and constant need for sleep is due to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) as he shows various of the symptoms (including the 3 core symptoms) of this illness.
What does white T poison mean? ›Shigeo Kageyama (影山 茂夫, Kageyama Shigeo), nicknamed "Mob" (モブ, Mobu) and "White T-Poison", is the main protagonist of the Mob Psycho 100 series. He is a third-year student at Salt Middle School and the vice-president of the Body Improvement Club who is also a former assistant and disciple of Arataka Reigen.
Does Shigeo have red eyes? ›Shigeo has dark bowl-shaped hair and brown eyes.
What is Shigeo full name? ›
Shigeo Kageyama (Japanese: 影山茂夫, Hepburn: Kageyama Shigeo), nicknamed "Mob" (モブ, Mobu), is the protagonist from One's manga series Mob Psycho 100. Shigeo Kageyama is an average middle school-aged boy.
Who is the strongest esper in unlimited psychic squad? ›Kaoru is a ten-year-old Level 7 psychokinetic (the maximum esper potency designation) and the reckless and zealous leader of "The Children" Special Esper Team alongside Shiho and Aoi that often goes overkill with her psychic powers.
Who is the strongest espers in OPM? ›So far, Tatsumaki is shown to be the most powerful Esper in the world.
Is Dimple Dead? ›% Arc. Despite the events following the Divine Tree Arc, Dimple survives due to the fact that Mob still believed Dimple survived after destroying the Divine Tree. He comes back possessing Reigen in order to give the latter the ability to have his words get to Mob.
Who is the best 4star esper? ›Long Mian and Sanders are the best 4 star espers in Dislyte to put as a captain due to the speed bonus they give their entire team. Sander remains a vital part of the Ritual Erebium, especially against Kronos and Apep.
What is the max esper level? ›The next level type you will want to be leveling fast in Dislyte is your Esper level. Each Esper can reach a maximum level of 60 with each increased level improving their stats. Additionally, as covered in our Esper Guide, you will also be able to increase their Ascension further as you increase their level.
Is accelerator an esper? ›Accelerator ( 一方通行 アクセラレータ , Ippō Tsūkō (Akuserarēta)?, lit. "One-Way Road") is the 1st-ranked Level 5 and the strongest esper currently residing in Academy City. He is the second protagonist of the Science Side in the Toaru Majutsu no Index series.
Why do the Espers look old? ›Although the Espers are children, their bodies take on a wizened appearance; the reason is because of years of being experimented on and taking special drugs designed to inhibit their psychic growth.
Who are the other level 5 Espers? ›| Show v • e Level 5 Espers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Current Members | ||
| #1 - Accelerator | #2 - Kakine Teitoku | #3 - Misaka Mikoto |
| #5 - Shokuhou Misaki #6 - Aihana Etsu #7 - Sogiita Gunha | ||
| Former Members | ||
It is a recap of the first season, from the beginning of the series to the 7th Division Arc, but instead told mainly from the perspective of Reigen, with edits and details added to the story that make him the main protagonist. The OVA also served as the announcement of Mob Psycho 100 II, the anime's second season.
Is it okay to skip OVAs? ›
A regular anime episode will be a part of manga provided if it's not a filler episode. If you skip a regular anime episode you'll miss a part of a manga, but if you miss an OVA, you won't be missing an important part since they are made for the audience's attention.
Is it necessary to watch anime OVA? ›If the OVA is a prequel to the story, you should watch it before the original anime series to know the complete plot. On the other hand, watching OVA after the anime series will be good if it is a sequel. Some people do not even watch OVA because they believe that it is irrelevant to the actual story.
Is OVA a special episode? ›(OVA) episodes are special episodes that were not aired during the original season but released alongside select volumes of the manga.
Is OVA is canon? ›Canon OVAs often focus on character backstories or unanimated manga chapters as well, and even if they're anime-original, they can still be canon if they stick to the general formula.
What does OVA stand for? ›Original video animation (Japanese: オリジナル・ビデオ・アニメーション, Hepburn: orijinaru bideo animēshon), abbreviated as OVA and sometimes as OAV (original animation video), are Japanese animated films and series made specially for release in home video formats without prior showings on television or in theaters, though the first ...
What does OAD mean in anime? ›Original animation DVD, an anime release bundled with its source-material manga. Oad (caste), a social group of South Asia.
Do OVA matter in anime? ›OVA stands for Original Video Animation, but also has been referred to as OADs. In the case of Attack on Titan, the OVAs essentially act as side stories that you don't have to watch to understand the main story. But it does help flesh out the characters more and are definitely recommended viewing.
Are the AOT movies just recaps? ›Attack on Titan Movies:
The anime movies released between seasons are just recaps and not necessary to the main story.
REVIEW: 'My Hero Academia' Season 5 OVA. by Kate Sánchez 07/28/2022. Reading Time: 3 minutes. OVAs, Original Video Animations, are the elements of anime where things don't have to make sense. For existing series, OVAs give audiences a way to sit back, relax, and forget the stakes.
What is SP in anime? ›SP: Security Police (manga) - Anime News Network.
What is the point of OVA in anime? ›
OVAs (Original Video Animation) are anime that are released direct-to-video, as opposed to television or movie theaters. OVAs are generally shorter in length than regular TV episodes and movies, and their purpose is often to showcase more risque or mature content than what would be allowed on TV.
Is an OVA from Tokyo Ghoul? ›Tokyo Ghoul: Jack (東京喰種トーキョーグール【JACK】, Tōkyō Gūru: Jack) is an OVA produced by Studio Pierrot based on the manga of the same name. It was released on September 30, 2015 and had a limited theater run preceding the OVA which premiered on September 5, 2015.
What is the difference between OVA and OVA anime? ›An OVA could be considered a category of anime, so an OVA is anime but not all anime are OVAs. OVA stands for Original Video Animation, which means it was released directly to video recordings (currently DVD and Blu Ray, but when I got started it was VHS) rather than shown in theaters or TV.