Shigeo Kageyama

Arataka Reigen

Ekubo

Ritsu Kageyama

Tenga Onigawara

Tome Kurata

Teruki Hanazawa

Ichi Mezato

Takane Tsubomi

Chihiro

Daichi Shiratori

Kaito Shiratori

Yusuke  Sakurai

Mukai

Megumu Koyama

Tsuyoshi Edano

Muto

Toichirou Suzuki

Ishiguro

Mob no Haha

Miyagawa

Takeuchi

Terada

Shou Suzuki

Muraki

The story revolves around "Mob," a boy who will explode if his emotional capacity reaches 100%. This boy with psychic powers earned his nickname "Mob" because he does not stand out among other people. He keeps his psychic powers bottled up so he can live normally, but if his emotional level reaches 100, something will overwhelm his entire body. 
 
(Source: Anime News Network)

Quick Review

Pros
1. Psychedelic opening. It contrasts nicely to the paint-on-glass (specifically oil) ending.  
2. The art which is kept in the original webcomic's style is interesting to watch, and it's animated seamlessly. It's been compared to the art of Ping Pong the Animation, but I think Mob Psycho 100 is much easier on the eyes. Notable is the way the spirits are animated, with paint-on-glass animation (thank you, Miyo Sato) adding a whole new level to these forms. Funnily enough, when these strokes of paint come on it makes the ghosts seem even more solid than the other characters.  
3. Some of the jokes are very memorable and are funny even when explained. 
4. A fun cast of characters who aren't inherently good or bad. I particularly like the way Reigen is portrayed as both a mentor and someone trying to use Mob. He is initially an unlikable character who seems to be taking advantage of Mob, but when his charisma and bullshitting becomes amusing after a few episodes. Take note of his special moves which become really funny in the last few episodes.
5. One of the main points the show makes is that a person isn't obliged to do anything for another person (Mob and the telepathy club) and when a character in the show is being forced into something, it doesn't end well. The whole anime and webcomic is focused on subverting tropes (as does One Punch Man) because an author and their characters aren't subject to them and don't allow themselves to be follow a check list. For example, Tsubomi won't date or like Mob just because he has psychic powers and is the protagonist of the series. Another example of going with your own flow is episode 3 in which Mob meets Dimple, who describes him as an emotionless person who will never be able to connect with the person he loves and will be alone forever, all because he can't "get a clue". It is that exact quality that allows Mob to release everyone else from the cult. It's also interesting because after the event, the former members of this cult form a new one to search for Mob whom they call God, and isn't God supposed to be an objective being who does love humanity, but isn't ignorant of their sins? 
The series also shows the danger of superiority complexes (like Teruki Hanazawa) or, on a lesser extent, the belief that a person can be better than others if they have that one quality (Ritsu Kageyama). I think these are worthwhile messages.

Cons
1. Characteristic of ONE's humor, most of the jokes rely on how deadpan the characters, specifically Mob, can be and on subverting tropes. It isn't laugh-out-loud humor but is the kind that makes you smile a little. Some of the jokes are better than others and it can become a bit tiring to watch. 

General Summary
Mob Psycho 100 is a fun ride, full of ONE's characteristic deadpan humor and successfully creating a discussion about psychic abilities. The art is just as slick as One Punch Man, and can be just as gorgeous in a very different way. There's a slow start, but the last five or so episodes are binge-worthy and can be considered a great finale.

Yes, you should watch this show. There's a slow start, but each episode becomes more interesting than the last.

I think this show is probably the biggest thing for this season overall (not counting Re:Zero since it's a summer holdover), and for good reason. It's endearing, hilarious, and incredibly hype every single week. Studio Bones has been really knocking it out of the park lately with stuff like this and last season's Boku no Hero Academia, which I found enjoying much more than I normally would for a shounen series. Anyway, this is yet another adaptation of web comic writer ONE's work, but it definitely isn't the same kind of series as One Punch Man. Yes, it's still incredibly hilarious and has a similar type of humor, but Mob Psycho 100 is far from a parody. It's a far more focused experience that focuses on our main character Mob's growth and him learning what he wants to do, whether that concerns his psychic powers or not.

This show is just about what you'd expect from ONE, it's off the wall while still perpetuating a pretty well thought out and engaging story. The cast of characters is colorful, refreshing, and large, with not a single one feeling redundant or unnecessary. Mob is a confused but all powerful psychic kid with a strong sense of right and wrong, which was partially fostered by his con-artist but good-natured mentor Reigan, and Mob's brother Ritsu is a perfect foil for him. I don't really want to spoil much, as this show is honestly pretty straight forward and doesn't really require much of an analysis from a plot or character respective. Mob Psycho 100 is more about the complete package, which you can really only experience for yourself and draw your own conclusions.

The art style is definitely a unique, seemingly low-detail aesthetic that permeates almost all of ONE's work, and Bones did a great job of bringing it to life in animation. The simple art makes the hilarious facial expressions all the more funny, and the exaggerated action stand out even more than it already would. This isn't to say that Mob Psycho 100 doesn't look good, because it definitely does, especially in action scenes. Specific scenes can get incredibly detailed and "trippy", with lots of crazy animation happening on screen at once. The music and sound are all also pretty great but they definitely take a back seat to the unique visuals. However, the VA is definitely stand-out, with Mob and Reigan in particular being a hilarious to listen to.

This is definitely my weakest "review" of the bunch because this show is just really, really hard to write about. You really just need to sit down and give it a shot for yourself. If you even thought One Punch Man was even slightly funny or interesting, I can guarantee you'll find something to like here.

A hilarious and surprisingly dramatic take on growing up with a psychic twist. Very ONE, but also different from OPM.

Synopsis: Kageyama Shigeo (a.k.a. "Mob") is a 8th grader with psychic abilities. He could bend spoons and lift objects with his mind from a young age, but he slowly began to withhold from using his abilities in public due to the negative attention he kept receiving. Now, the only thing he wants is to become friends with a girl in his class, Tsubomi. With his psychic "mentor" (who has no psychic powers), he continues his daily life, attempting to realize his purpose in life. 

Story:

Premise (1 out of 2): Mob Psycho's integration of a supernatural aspect in a contemporary world through exorcism, while unique compared to other shonen, is incredibly ubiquitous and mundane when you consider what other shonen and anime have done to stand out. Of course, this lack of uniqueness is slightly diminished by the subversion of some typical shonen tropes (e.g., battles lasting multiple episodes, heroes relying on their powers to solve every problem, not running away, fighting some foe, etc.). However, to call the premise of Mob Psycho entirely subversive would be disingenuous because of how it seems to rely on more and more shonen tropes as the season progresses. Regardless of their presence, the subversion is nice when considering how it tries to change things up in order to keep the viewer guessing, but its not something to celebrate or put on a pedestal. 

Side note: The show begins as an episodic show, but develops a centralized plot.

Pace (1.5 out of 2): Mob Psycho's fast pace is effective in increasing the show's comedic value and helps maintain the sort of whimsical, nonchalant atmosphere that the show is typically known for. Once again, the faster pace correlates well with the show's slightly subversive nature since most shonen are relatively slow for a myriad of reasons, which causes the show to sacrifice comprehensive detail for a more "brief", but exhilarating story. The comedy does not suffer from this pace as well because of how well-timed the jokes are; it seems as if the show slows down in order to prevent anything from going over the viewer's head, which I and many others can appreciate.

Complexity (1.25 out of 2): Mob Psycho is a complex show in that it exudes a strange and foreign aura while you watch it. The comedy is layered well and very dynamic, yet simple enough for anyone to understand. The story itself isn't really that deep when you consider it's just another supernatural shonen, but the show still has its moments. For example, the show's examination of Mob's personal interests adds some depth to the show. In addition, Reigen's role as Mob's mentor adds a more touching, personal dimension to a show whose length would suggest no real connection between the two (12 episodes long, but still had a very deep connection with Mob). Lastly, some of the subplots (e.g., LOL) are incredibly complex and offer more for the story to build on, whereas other subplots (e.g., Mob's crush on Tsubomi) are only really used as plot devices and/or disappear soon after they are introduced.

Plausibility (1 out of 2): While the interpersonal interactions and lifestyles of the show's story are incredibly realistic, the other component (i.e., exorcisms through superpowers) is stylistically created to add some shonen oomf to the show. This sort of oomf, regardless of how much of a spectacle it was to witness, is relatively omnipresent throughout and is very "in your face" primarily due to its extravagance. In layman's terms, the supernatural aspect of the story is not subtle in the slightest and detracts from the realism in the show, but I would argue it isn't strong enough to remove any already present realism in the show. Basically, its a decent split between realistic and unrealistic. 

Ending (2 out of 2): The ending, and the last episode altogether, are effective in tying loose ends and leaves room for future seasons to build upon. The buildup from previous episodes climaxes well toward the last few episodes and peaks during the last action scene. In general, a variety of moments in these last few episodes are very memorable. For example, Reigen's speech on running away really resonated with me as the shonen genre often suffers from having the protagonist endure some impossible challenge instead of running away. Shonens seems to reject all aspects of humanity, and that can come off as incredibly unrealistic (not that you'd expect much realism from the genre) and shallow since it propagates growth in an unnatural way. Running away gives a hero the opportunity to learn from their mistakes and grow through the formation of strategies in conjunction with more training. In this instance, Reigen is offering a more relatable alternative that would offer the same incentives that any other option would provide. Nonetheless, this scene, alongside other scenes (the last fighting scene was magnificent), are incredible in their ability to amaze while remaining didactic. It really was a perfect ending (for this season anyways).

Overall rating: 6.75/10

Characters:

Presence (1.5 out of 2): A vast majority of the cast is decently present throughout the show. The main cast seems to dominate throughout the show, whereas the minor cast pops up every now and again. No character really disappears, save for those characters who are primarily used to drive some sort of subplot. For example, Tsubomi's character exist for no reason other than to explain why Mob wants to become better as a person. His crush on her motivates him to stray away from using his powers, which I can appreciate from a developmental standpoint, but to make her character be unoriginal, one-dimensional, and (for the purpose of this section) lacking in presence makes her existence somewhat irrelevant. The rest of the cast is particularly fine; their presence is adequate enough to facilitate plot/subplot progression and character development.

Personality (1.5 out of 2): The characters in Mob Psycho are incredibly diverse when you consider each of their personalities. While you could argue that some of the main and side cast are relatively one-dimensional, I think that each character's personality is established well at the beginning of the show and grows as this short season progresses (which is something to admire, its hard to make time for character introductions and character development with a season of this length). For instance, Mob is a timid and reserved child who learns that your powers do not define you as a person. As the show progresses, he learns that its important to use your powers when you want to protect who you love. In addition, he knows that he shouldn't rely on his powers exclusively; its important to remember that you're still human even if you have super powers. Reigen, ironically enough, changes from a dishonest, cunning con-artist who uses Mob to fill his wallet to a wise mentor who genuinely cares for other people. The side cast members are less dynamic compared to the main characters, but still retain some individuality considering the diversity mentioned earlier. In general, the cast is particularly diverse and can be distinguished form each other based on their respective personalities. 

Backdrop (1.5 out of 2): For the most part, the environment correlates well with the specific subplot that is featured in each episode. More specifically, it seems like each important moment (e.g., fights at school/enemy hideout/cult hideout, other moments) carries with it some specific mood that established by the environment. For example, the ominous, dark atmosphere created by the cult hideout suggests some sort of suspicious evil hiding in the area. The battle at the school is more epic due to the dark and thunderous surroundings. Finally, the decrepit, destroyed building which contains the final battle could symbolize the end of one journey with a sunrise symbolizing the beginning of a new one. We could also over analyze and mention that this destroyed area could symbolize the breaking of traditional shonen norms (even though the show isn't 100 percent subversive). Nonetheless, I'd argue that the setting plays a significant role, but I wouldn't say its executed as well as Darker Than Black to give an example. 

Development (1 out of 2): Each main character, for the most part, develops incredibly well as the story progresses. Once again, Mob learns how to remain human while remembering to use his powers only when they are absolutely necessary. In general, Mob becomes a much stronger, more intelligent individual, which are very drastic changes considering how weak-willed and confused he was (confusion could be paying homage to the overall atmosphere of the show as well as adolescence as a confusing time in one's life). Reigen's changes can be found in the personality section (you will also notice he becomes "stronger" and more "realistic", especially toward the end of the show). The side cast remains relatively flat throughout, but help to facilitate the development of the main cast. For example, Mob becomes more motivated in his quest to change through his membership in the Strength and Conditioning club. Mob's interactions with Ritsu after he gains his powers instills an intensified feeling of love and affection for his brother. Hanazawa's character allows Mob to see how misusing one's powers can cause one to go down a path of ruin (even though he does eventually see the error of his ways and fights for the side of good after his epiphany). Outside of these examples, there's no significant change in any other side character, which is pretty unfortunate considering how much the main cast, as well as some of the side cast, changes across this 12 episode show.

Catharsis (1.25 out of 2): For future reviews, I plan to include how the show (more specifically the characters, will include how I felt in terms of enjoyment in the enjoyment section) caused, or failed to cause some sort of cathartic reaction within me.

The amount of emotion expression, both from me as a viewer and the characters in the show, varied depending on what was happening. During the fight scenes, I was struck with a immense sense of awe and amazement, particularly due to the animation, the special effects, and the atmosphere that the anime established before the scene actually began. During these scenes, the amount of catharsis really depended on whether Mob was in his exploded state or not. With a more emotional Mob came a more intense and awe-inspiring scene. However, most other fight scenes were relatively devoid of intense emotional expression since Mob is a pretty simple, melancholy character to begin with. Other scenes that involved more dialogue also varied depending on the characters who were present. Interactions between Reigen and Mob were particularly moving due to how close they were; I felt a strong feeling of affection between the two regardless of intentions or subject matter. I personally related to the warmth exchanged by Mob and Ritsu because I have a pretty warm relationship with my siblings. The sort of camaraderie that was formed with the Telepathy Club, the Strength and Conditioning Club, and Mob was reminiscent of my days with my high school marching band. The ending did leave me with some questions as well, which you can definitely consider intrigue. Furthermore, I definitely felt something at those points, and the comedic moments did occasionally elicit a laugh, but I felt like some other moments really fell flat or didn't really elicit a strong response (e.g., some jokes, Mob's aspirations for love, all the thug stuff).

Overall rating: 6.75/10

Aesthetics (art style):

General (1.75 out of 2): The art style in Mob Psycho is incredibly simple, yet unique enough to stand out in a sea of shows with really mundane art styles. The One Punch Man-like style immediately asserts itself through its character introductions and world building in conjunction with its whimsical use of color scheme and animation. For people not used to the strange art style, some of the expressions, fights, and other respective art forms can be slightly overwhelming or jarring, but I think it enhances the action and comedy that are found within the show. Of course, the ugliness of these expressions is hard to ignore, but the rest of the art forms are excellent both in a general sense, action sense, and comedic sense.

Characters (1.75 out of 2): The character art is incredibly unique when comparing it to the character art one would usually see in anime. Mob's egg head, the spirits, and other various characters each have their own unique design that deviate far from the established norms. Obviously, the "plot device" characters are relatively basic compared to the intricate designs of the main characters; however, I would definitely say that the unique design still applies to all characters regardless of presence in the show.

Backgrounds (2 out of 2): The backgrounds of each scene are effective in setting the mood for each scene and look magnificent in general. The fight scenes are always held in darker places in order to emphasize the drama and "epicness" found in the particular scene. The scenes with Mob and his various friends are always relatively bright, which suggests a more ambitious and friendly atmosphere. The dichotomy here is important because the show wants to make sure that both fighting (the darker side of the story) and companionship (the lighter side of the story) are both emphasized equally. I think the backgrounds in this show do that pretty well, as both types of scenes carry an equal amount of weight. In addition, the anime is a visual masterpiece in general, so the backgrounds were always incredibly pleasing to look at regardless of whatever purpose they fulfilled. In general, I feel as if season 1's strongest point was its aesthetic value; the art and sound in Mob Psycho 100 are some of the best in anime.

Animation (2 out of 2): The animation is absolutely stellar. The action scenes flow very well and are incredibly vibrant. Outside from the strange facial expressions, nothing is too jarring or unpleasant to look at. The attention to detail is incredible as well, as the smaller details in the show are as perfectly animated as the bigger, more omnipresent details.

Visual effects (2 out of 2): Much like the animation, the visual effects are a vibrant mesh of colors and shapes that are amazing to look at. Although they are primarily present in the action scenes, they do a great job of enhancing the combat and make each fight a joy to witness. Mob's fight with Dimple along with Reigen's attacks at the end of the show are two of a plethora of scenes that feature the highest tier of effect quality out there. It was an absolute marvel to watch. Mob Psycho is definitely at the pinnacle when it comes to aesthetic quality.

Overall rating: 9.5/10

Aesthetics (sound):

Voice acting (3 out of 3): The voice acting in Mob Psycho was perfect for a myriad of reasons. First, the show's actors use specific tones to convey a certain mood frequently. In general, the actors, regardless of their character's presence, did an excellent job of conveying each particular mood well. For example, Kurata of the Telepathy Club speaks in very worried, nervous tones in order to convey her fear of her club's eventual removal. Mob is relatively monotonous throughout the show, but he begins to speak with a lighter, more caring tone as Ritsu learns to use his powers. Reigen's confidence comes from a various amount of sources, one of these being that manipulative and convincing voice that he frequently uses. Outside of mood, the tone of each voice actor also gives us insight into each respective character. Once again, Mob's shy manner of speaking leads the viewer to see him as a relatively reserved person. Once again, the sly tones of Reigen's voice are indicative of the conniving person he is, but the mentor in him does reveal itself at times through his wise advice and sympathetic tones. Generally speaking, each actor's performance was absolutely stellar to begin with. Regardless of tone or any other vocal "modification", the VAs did a great job with each character.

Music: (4 out of 4): The music in Mob Psycho 100 is arguably the best thing about the show. From its whimsical, catchy opening to its metaphorical, unique ending, there's no shortage of excellent tracks in this show. The opening is effective in hooking the viewer with its technical, catchy beat and magnificent visual effects (not to mention it's fuckin' crazy). The ending is a nicer, more down-to-earth interpretation of Reigen's life from dawn to dusk, as the unique glass painting animation along with a vibrant flash of colors as Reigen approaches Mob symbolizes Reigen's love for Mob (because his scenic walk to work is relatively mundane until he meets Mob, perhaps suggesting that Mob is an important part of Reigen's life). The music in the show is nothing to scoff at either; the intense, beat-heavy tracks are good enough to hype up any fight.

Sound effects (3 out of 3): The sound effects, like the visual effects, do a great job of adding that extra umph to every fight scene. To my knowledge (and unreliable memory), there weren't any other particular sound effects I kept track of, but the ones I remember were great.

Overall rating: 10/10

Enjoyment:

A change: Making art and sound equal since I value them equally. Enjoyment will be 6 points instead of 7

Art (1.75 out of 2): Check out what I said in the art style section.

Sound (2 out of 2): Check out what I said in the sound section.

Enjoyment (5 out of 6): Mob Psycho 100 isn't your run of the mill shonen anime. Whereas more contemporary shonen shows follow a concrete script, Mob Psycho 100 challenges some of the more common norms in an attempt to stand out. In the end, it does adhere to some typical shonen tropes and remain semi-faithful to the shonen script, so it doesn't really accomplish subversion. However, it still stands to reason that this anime is one that does stand out. While the premise was nothing special and its story wasn't anything complex, the beautiful animation, unique character design (both in looks and psychology), and music were enough to significantly subdue these negatives. Yes, some of the characters themselves were misused and there was a significant lack of catharsis (that couldn't be carried by Mob's explosions alone), but the characters are still incredibly memorable, relatable, and so incredibly realistic . Ultimately, regardless of positives and negatives, there's no solution that would best mend all of these issues more than a second season. Much like other 1 season shows, more content would definitely help to further develop the show's plot and characters. I cannot wait nonetheless. 

Overall rating: 8.75/10

Summary:

Mob Psycho is a great show. I think both casual viewers and critical viewers can enjoy what this season has to offer. Fans of the manga have said that the upcoming arcs are absolutely incredible, so I cannot wait for the second season. I'll try my best to go into it with relatively no expectations, but I know that probably won't be the case. The show isn't perfect, but not many shows this short can be successful without some future content. 

No weeb notes.

Total rating: 8.25/10
Would I recommend?: Yes. Wholeheartedly.

~~~_Hello and welcome to my first review, i hope you enjoy it and sorry for the misspelled words_

So, first i will write a summary about what Mob Psycho is and tell what i thought about it~~~

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___Summary:___

Mob Psycho 100 is about a teenager boy with telekinesis power and has emotional problems, he can't express his emotions very well bcs of his past (and well he is a teenager, you know what that means)
So he has somebody that helps him with his powers.

___My Opinion:___ _(My opinion will be divided in 5 groups)_

___Story:___
The story is well written, it begins slow developing the 2 main characters first and then the problems begin to show up.
The story only takes it's own seriousness with Mob's emotional problems and some other characters development (the main point of the story), the rest is pretty much comedy, the timing of the comedy is really great (thx to Reigen too).

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___Art/Animation:___
The art is really simplistic nothing that is really amazing, what is amazing is how they transferred the original art to the anime, it definitely looks better. 
The art in most comedy scenes change from style which makes it unique and funnier. The best part of this anime is the animation though, it is super fluid, the fight sequences are most of the time great (some of them have an superb choreography).

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___Soundtrack/Voice Acting:___
The voice acting in Mob Psycho 100 is really great, mainly for characters like Reigen, Teruki and Mob.
Now the soundtrack, beginning with the OP/ED, the OP (made by MOB CHOIR) was really great, one of the best, the lyrics match perfectly with Mob Psycho 100. The ED ( made by ALL OFF) song is awesome too, always ending a episode with this song was great.
The soundtrack made by Kenji Kawai is really exciting, the action scenes's soundtrack is probably one of my favs, it just hype up the scene more than already is. (video below is a example of the action's soundtrack)
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___Characters:___
The characters are well developed and are charismatic.
Reigen is that charismatic character that makes you laugh everytime but still gives good advices about life, Teruki Hanazawa is someone that wants to be on the top of the world but ends up being one good friend, Mob is someone that believe truly in his beliefs taught by his master Reigen, even though he is non-emotional most of the times he ends up being someone to like/love. Most of the characters are likeable.
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___Enjoyment:___
I truly enjoyed this anime a lot, everything about it was splendid. I'm really hyped up for S2 after rewatching it a little before the first episode of Season 2. (Sorry if this category is short written, i don't know really what to type in here)

___Overall it was a 10/10 for me (i notice that i give a 10/10 a lot but a rewatch would've made the score go down wiht most anime, but not with Mob)___

~~~___i hope you enjoyed this review___
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My First Review: Mob and his emotional problems

# ~~~Can a person with superpowers overcome the ordinary human? Mob Psycho 100 develops its message well, but leaves everything else aside.~~~

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__1. Originality: 8__
_Although the topic of super powers has already been used a lot, becoming something that is mostly a second place subject in many series, Mob Psycho 100 has a different point of view about it (and at the same time, one that has been seen already)._
In the universe of Kageyama Shigeo, our protagonist, people with psychic powers are common and at the same time extraordinary, like those people who can roll their tongues in the form of a three. And in fact, that silly example represents quite well the message that the series wants to convey about superpowers throughout the story: in a world where  superpowers exist, having them is just another peculiarity as any other, and people with superpowers are not really better than nobody out there. In fact, blindly trusting in your superpowers is the worst mistake you could ever make.

>Listen well, we are different than regular people because we are born with special powers. But that shouldn’t give you the illusion that you’re a special being. We are part of humanity. Besides our rare power, we are no different than them. People who run fast, people who can sing well, people who study hard, people who are funny, and people with psychic powers. Are we different from them? Having confidence in your strength, is good thing but do not get carried away. Our powers are a dangerous weapon. – Reigen Arataka

__2. Story Development: 6__
_I know what you're thinking, "Wait, if this series conveys such a profound message, how can its development be so regular?" Well, it's the last episodes' fault basically. From an objective point of view, the story has some "errors", or I'd rather say, problems._
The most annoying thing about the story is that its development takes you towards a great finale, to then crash against a big disappointment, in the style of Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner. ~!More specifically, the fact that they presented us Scar as if they were a great threat, for Mob to defeat the majority of them off-screen. And, as if that were not enough, leaving Reigen as the "Final Boss" of the "good guys", who had done absolutely nothing until then. Ok, I understand it, it is to give a humorous touch... but it is obvious that also arouses discomfort in the viewer to see how Reigen gets rid of the enemies left, as if he was the big thing, when we saw who actually gave their all (not forgetting the fame that this gives Reigen when, I repeat, HE ACTUALLY DID NOTHING!).!~ I will continue talking about this in the Characters section, which is where it corresponds.

__3. Characters: 6.5__
_I think you've already noticed who interfered with this note remarkably._
Reigen is undoubtedly a seesaw as a character, something not very good if this continues until the last episodes. Although his analytical and cheating behavior has helped Mob at times, we can never forget that his behavior towards him is based mostly on one of utilization. Their relationship literally began when the "lost Mob" found the office of the "wise Reigen", which decided to take advantage of the situation of the innocent little one and began a new situation of advantage over him. Because c'mon, that situation only favors Reigen in whatever way you see it. Even Ekubo, to a greater or lesser extent, has been more direct with his wishes about Mob. ~!And let's not talk about Ritsu's "brother issues", or the pateticity that turned out to be Scar.!~
To be honest, ignoring the various bugs that the characters have makes the experience better. That and Teru, Teru is a good character in its entirety.

__4. Enjoyment: 9.5__
_I know, my scores don't make sense, right? Well, let me explain._
Although the story has some errors, and is not perfect in any way, it is quite good as a whole. Yes, the "final battle" sucks, but the few battles we did see were pretty good. Yes, most of the characters take advantage of Mob or treat him in a way he doesn't deserve, but that's why seeing the majority evolve in the end is even more refreshing. Yes, the ending was a disappointment compared to what could have been, but that only shows how good the episodes prior to this are.

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# ~~~So yes, Mob Psycho 100 could have been much better, but that doesn't mean it isn't an enjoyable watch.~~~ 

A show with an incredible animation, but a somehow disappointing ending.

# [~~~**This review will contain Spoilers for the show!**~~~]()
 
Mob Psycho (in this season) explores the idea of emotions and power/greed. It also tells us that **no one** is special and we are all just human.


[**_(SPOILER AHEAD)_ STORY:**]()
The show focuses on Shigeo Kaguyama (Also known as "Mob").
Mob has Psychic powers, he can make things float, bend spoons, oh and demolish whole cities if his emotions reach 100%.

Mob works for Reigen, a con artist who somewhat manipulates Mob due to his state and powers. Normally this would be unacceptable and we would want to see the character who is getting tricked to seek "revenge" or what ever but Reigen has an important role of making sure that Mob gets a normal life, of course Reigen does tend to exploit Mob's wish to be normal but in retrospect he's done more good than bad. 

Throughout the show Mob is seen with Reigen defeating spirits.
Mob at times can get a bit desolated but Reigen, the saviour, always teaches him new and important things about being a good person.

Lets skip along to the Claws and the 7th Division. The power hungry people.
Ritsu Kaguyama (Mob's brother) has gotten kidnapped by them. Mob goes out to save him with Hanazawa and the others.
The main focus is at the end. Right when Mob reaches 100% on his "Murderous Intent". Reigen steps in and stops him (which seems to cause Reigen to "borrow" Mob's powers) After getting struck by the enemy, Reigen, stands up and laughs it off. This point is the most pivotal point of the show, it tells us just how ordinary and **NOT** special espers are. This manages to change the views of the claws. They become ordinary people that happen to have powers.

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[**CHARACTERS:**]()
There are many characters in Mob. Each and everyone of them has their own problems that they need to face. Mob has, well, his emotional problems and the fact he puts too much pressure on his shoulders. He always thinks everything is his fault, he believes he could've helped in some way.

Ritsu, at the start was a happy lad, later on we can see him getting his powers. This is the trigger of his own problems. Because these powers are new and he's been eager to get them ever since he saw Mob use them as a child. His morality goes down, severily. He doesn't help people, instead he makes them suffer in one way or another. He just wants to enjoy these powers without any control.

Reigen, the embodiment of ~~perfection~~ ordinarity. Of course he does have his own problems which are far more greater but in Season 1 his main goal was to show the Claws just how ordinary they are. He somehow borrows Mob's powers and deflects all attacks from the Claws, making them feel insignificant and return to normal lives.

The Claws, they are known for their greed of power (Megalomaniacs). They believe that they **are** special due to these powers and they want to go and rule the world. Humans are just weaklings who could never achieve something as great as they can. Or so they thought until Reigen and Mob showed up. Teruki Hanazawa is basically the same but isn't part of the Claws, he wanted Mob to also realise he is more than just "Human".
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[**ART/ANIMATION:**]()
Mob Psycho has a really unique art and animation style. 

It can go from fully detailed and beautiful fight scenes (as shown below) to more "laggy" and "crude" stuff like shown under the [CHARACTERS]() section. Though this works and balances out just perfectly, it actually makes us feel and understand more things we are watching.

The fight scene below is mob when he reached 100% when his brother got kidnapped by other esper. We can see fully detail and smooth fight scene. High Quality stuff right there. This makes the seriousness of the scene much more potent. We can see every little detail of their faces and how they feel. But when we go the scenes like the one above we also get a lot of information and emotions. Mob joined the Body Improvement Club, he wants to be very strong physically. 
That scene is of him jogging with the members we can see his face and his body movemements, the face of Mob is telling us that he is tired and about to faint and yet his body language, the way he swings his arms, tells us that his is willing to **FIGHT ON** and push his limits. Until he falls out of exhaustion.
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[**MUSIC:**]()
Mob Psycho 100 has quite a good soundtrack, Season 2 had some more intense tunes but Season 1 also delivers with its music. Each fight scene consists of well choreographed battles and music that will send chills through your spine.

The OP, oh my god, is it good. The song is catchy, and the lyrics also do give us a quite a message.
>If everyone's not special
Maybe you can be what you want to be
[. . .]
Your life is your own, OK?　
It's OK to not be special.

Should be easy to understand, these lyrics tell us that people aren't special and due to that fact people can be what ever they want to be. We live our own lives and its okay to not be special and unique since, as explained earlier, we can be what ever we want to be. OK?

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[**OVERALL OPINION:**]()
Mob Psycho 100. Yes this season did have quite a slow start, but just like Steins;Gate, that was necessary. We needed to know the characters and their problems. We also needed to engrave the idea of ordinarity into our heads.

This show manages to be so reletable due to its heavy exploration of emotions. This is the main appeal of it. The characters, although exaggerated, have the main core believes a lot of people in real life have, and this show manages to break them down and disregard them since as I said many times, No one is special. This show makes sure you know that fact.

Season 2 explores many more ideas and is generally much better but this show does manage to pull its own weight, its funny, serious, and has an amazing cast of characters.

A slow start to what is an amazing series filled with several intense emotions.

(Discussed further in Episode 25 of the podcast I am in, Digitized Desperadoes. Here’s a link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr4J1a5x_hw )

A psychological action-shounen originally written by web manga artist ONE, now well-known for both his work on One-Punch Man and Mob. Mob is an interesting little story, considering that it throws away the blatant parody and framing of One-Punch Man to tell a more straight-forward narrative, branching out amongst a large cast of characters.

At its core, Mob Psycho 100 is an exploration of many characters’ psyches and relationships with one another, sometimes represented through action, sometimes with just dialogue and simple scenes of interpersonal interaction. This description probably makes it sound really serious, but it’s as goofy as you can get… to a point.

The beginning follows middle school psychic Mob as he tries to improve himself. He’s a “mob character,” someone who is so quickly forgotten that hardly anyone even calls him by his name, and he wants to move up in the world on his own strengths, rather than use his psychic abilities. That’s a lot of the core of the story, finding the self-ideation and reliance while still trying to maintain a moral code. Each major character is confronted with a problem or personal struggles that they must overcome in their preferred method.

This concept goes pretty quick into societal criticism and parody, and there are many scenes where extremely serious issues are tackled, such as abuse of power in adolescence, and self-esteem problems that lead to depression. That’s where the show shines for me: it uses the framework of “psychics” to tell and engaging and thought-provoking tale of middle school students figuring out themselves and their future. It’s endearing to watch them succeed, and even the villains are redeemed or defeated completely.

But where the show sours for me is when it devolves into the blatant action/shonen tropes that every other series has been doing for the past 20 years. There are talks of power levels, training, secret, villainous organizations that want to take over the world, unnecessary one-sided fight scenes, and excessive torture of some of the main characters, just to make the viewer get invested in the story more. I wouldn’t say this is the majority of the show, in fact it just feels like episodes 8-11 have this problem. There’s a fight at the halfway point that actually subverts this, the fight scene is very lengthy but it’s clearly not just a physical battle. It’s a clash of wills, of moral philosophies, and even though Mob “wins” he feels like he failed because he found a hole in his ideation. It’s great, really satisfying, and there’s a lot to unpack. But then around episode 8 it just gets into typical shonen trickery, and those scenes where the main character is beat up a lot just to show that he’s a badass… like, seriously, ONE, you can do better than that.

The animation is great, and most of the characters have distinct and interesting arcs, but I’d say that the range of episodes from 8 to the end are really lackluster and underwhelming compared to the intro, completely deflating the points I felt they were trying to make. The sound design is wonderful, and I don’t need to echo what’s already been said: the OP is one of the better ones, in anime in general.

Despite everything, it’s incredibly charming and I wouldn’t mind eventually checking out the second season. 7.5/10.

A stunning hit about dueling psychics- with caveats.

#~~~***Spoiler Alert! This review will contain many spoilers!***~~~


###_"Having psychic powers doesn't make you any less human"_


__BACKGROUND__
Shigeo Kageyama or Mob is the protagonist of this anime, he's your 'average' young teenager however, he isn't all that average, from his psychic abilities to his trouble with his emotions. Mob may look like a normal teen but he is far from it and this anime captures his journey to find an equilibrium between his powers and his emotions. 
He works as an assistant to his master Reigen Arataka, a con-man psychic who took on Mob as his disciple.

Reigen Arataka is an overwhelmingly unremarkable man in every sense save the fact that he has the con artist skills of a god, hell, this man has the power to turn evil espers (people with psychic powers) determined on world domination into "normal citizens" with psychic powers. Although he did use Mob's powers to help him do so.

Reigen is Mob's mentor and teaches him many values of life while utilising him for his business ventures. He teaches Mob many valuable lessons, telling him that his powers don't change anything they're just an extension of him and it doesn't make him any less of a person than anyone else. That's the premise of this entire anime and I'll go into further details concerning that later on. Reigen also manages to fit hilarity in no matter what the situation and make it feel right at home, from his overly dramatic attacks to his "photo exorcisms" Reigen is the man when it comes to comedic relief and he never fails to entertain.

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We see Mob and Reigen go on jobs to exorcise evil spirits and yes Reigen cannot see the evil spirits however he is vital to keeping Mob under control, Mob's family life is just as unremarkable as his personality is. He has a younger brother named Ritsu who at first glance is everything Mob isn't he gets good grades, has an athletic build and has no social anxiety like Mob does however he looks up to his elder brother and is even scared of him. Ritsu may have many qualities but he doesn't have the one thing he wants, psychic powers or so he thought.

Ritsu is a member of the school discipline committee and is corrupted by the president who wishes to remove delinquency from the school by drastic measures, Ritsu unfortunately plays along and the guilt along with the all the other negative emotions he had been storing up had begun to surface bringing his latent psychic powers along with them which he then harnesses with the help of Dimple (An ex religious cult leader spirit that mob defeated). Ritsu however becomes intoxicated with his power and begins to abuse it, when Claw (the main antagonists), an organisation of psychic users otherwise known as espers who are hell-bent on world domination begin to hunt down powerful children espers such as Mob.

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__ART__
At an initial glance the art style is unique yet completely and wholly unremarkable however this is intentionally done by the animation team, it shows how Mob see's the world and how everything is so simple to him even though he has these powers he doesn't see the world any differently for it. It also portrays his lack of emotion; he only can see what his eyes show him and he accepted that fact long ago because his emotions are a trigger for an unwanted power surge from his psychic powers. 

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When Mob begins to use his powers you can see the change in the art style as his emotions come out and manifest in his mind causing him to burst with emotion and psychic power the world becomes colourful, this also applies to when he looks at Tsubomi, his child-hood crush. He envisions her with so much colour and beauty because that's how he truly sees her inside of his head. Depending on how he feels his outlook on the world changes and that is where Reigen has stepped in many times to enforce a simple idea in Mob's mind **don't use your powers against other people**. The art style in this anime is very unique and even though it is extremely simplistic it conveys all of Mob's feelings quite effectively.

__SOUNDTRACK__
One thing in this whole anime that could be improved is the music, however it isn't poor by any means the OP has many powerful messages hidden throughout "Your life is your own'' and the ED has a very nice closing ambience and wraps off each episode nicely. The OST soundtracks are quite remarkable especially during the major fight scenes, they really push you to the edge of your seat as the tempo increases whilst the battles rages on. Even during the few but wholesome emotional moments during the anime they manage to back it up with a melancholy backing track. The Voice Actors and Actresses did an amazing job with Mob's lack of enthusiasm and Reigen’s obnoxious and loud voice. They nailed every voice perfectly and it really immerses you in the whole experience.


__FINAL THOUGHTS__
This anime does take a little while to rev up but boy is it worth it, from the stunning visuals to the lovable characters with all their shenanigans and hilarity this anime really is a great balance of Action, Comedy with a hint of Slice of Life.

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This anime is also so great due to the fact that we all have troubles with our emotions sometime in our life and we can sympathise with the characters and we want them to come out victorious. Season 2 takes things up to the next level so I highly recommend that you watch it too, it delves into Mob's emotions more than ever before.

__"Just do what you want to do"__ ^.^

The journey of a misguided youth as he nurtures his powers and his emotions whilst keeping it all light and comedic!

Mob Psycho 100  was an absolute blast for me to watch. The show has a very basic premise and just based on it I might have not picked it up but some glowing reviews and the aspect of psychic powers got me interested and I am so glad I watched because I had so much fun.

The show's greatest strength for me was its offbeat humor, if you have some appreciation for the weird you should definitely give this one a shot. Slapstick and in your face loud comedy that a lot of animes have doesn't always land for me but Mob Psycho 100 somehow makes it work for me with its quirkiness. It also has a very interesting set of characters who manage to charm you with their ridiculous antics.

__Story:__ 
There isn't exactly a concrete storyline where our main character has some huge goal he is working for, he is just a regular guy with psychic powers which you can also say is the theme of the show. We are mainly just following Mob a simple guy who often seems to lack emotion and the people around him in their journey. I saw some people who felt the first couple episodes weren't engaging but personally I enjoyed the show from start to finish.

__Characters:__
- Mob: Mob has a pretty blank expression for the most part which ordinarily would have annoyed me but so much humor is milked out of his simplicity and his naturally trusting nature that I just simply adore him. While there are times when you just want him to act quicker or want him to start using his powers already the number of times I enjoyed his awkwardness and simplistic nature outnumber those instances.

- Reigen: Reigen is a fan favorite and it is completely deserved, his antics are so entertaining to watch, his and Mob's relationship is such a weird one but it is also one of the show's strongest aspects. Not to be basic but he is my favorite character too.

- Ritsu: Mob's younger brother, he was not a stand out for me but his arc was certainly interesting.

- Dimple: Absolutely hilarious, he was a hoot to watch.

- Teruki: I didn't think I would care much for him when he was first introduced but like most characters of the show, he had his own charm and won me over, he was an interesting parallel to both Mob and Ritsu.

I discussed the main characters here but really I enjoyed watching most characters in the show special mention for all the club members, regardless of how much they were shown they still managed to make an impression.

__Animation:__
The art style does not have a mass appeal, like the show itself the art style is also quirky and goofy but manages to have a stylistic flair but those who prefer a cleaner style with more color and contrast might have a hard time adjusting to it.

__Soundtrack:__
I feel the show did a great job in this aspect the scores used in the show complimented its humor style. The intro and outro were both really good, the intro 99 by Mob Choir in particular was just amazing and is worth checking out even if you decide to not watch the show.

The anime is not perfect but it manages to make me forget about its flaws with its humor and charm.

A blast to watch with its offbeat humor and interesting set of characters. 

I came into the show with high expectations, recommended to me by several people, including friends.

I wanted to enjoy it but found myself VERY skeptical at first. I started off with a "ehhh, is it really that good?" attitude in Episode 1 but rediscovered myself absolutely falling in love with it by Episode 2 and 3. Escalating into 4 and 5, I was FULLY HOOKED. 
I knew it was amazing and was filled with nothing but joy and intense emotions, feeling with the characters.
It didn't let me down ONCE. It blew the expectations out of the water.

The good things about it? Well where do I begin. (No need to name bad things because I genuinely couldn't think of any)
The comedy and comedic timing are honestly spot on. This part is what I was most skeptical of. However it's mix of pure emotional tension and slice-of-lifey lightheartedness brought a strong sense of realism into every character interaction.

Each character, though they have their own quirk and could establish them every time, are still down to earth and relatable. Mob is an AWESOME main character with a heart-melting struggle and resolve alike. 
Reigen started off as odd to me... but only because I didn't realize how deep and realistically, emotionally divided characters could be and I very quickly learned how incorrectly I passed prejudice upon this great and unique character.

Every side character has their own flavor and liven up the world perfectly. From the REAL LADS over in the Body Improvement club, to all the other people who would normally just be left to the sidelines as unimportant oneshots, they all feel so valid and self-aware, like part of the world.

It can be over the top, it can be tear-jerking, it can be heart wrenching but it will always find a way to bring you back and metaphorically tell the viewer to "keep their chin up". The messages they convey do hold quite some weight and can be very relatable to many aspects of life. The show feels like it doesn't take itself too seriously but conveys the proper moods for a roller coaster of whatever you may need, don't get me wrong here, it's not that they don't take themselves seriously. 

It's that they know not to push too hard. The writing seems very conforming to that, especially in how well they pace every arc, everything has its place and a time and nothing is overdone, it all stops when its had it's spot light, to let the other parts of the show have their go.

The action is fun as hell to compliment the character interactions, not traditional, even though it seems like it would be. Very well executed in my opinion.

What deserves an equal amount of praise is the execution of the art.
The art direction is obviously to be viewed subjectively, however the production quality is much more than just "through the roof". The unique mashups and switch-ups in terms of art styles to convey varying situations differently is simply awe striking. Incredibly involving and immersive. It MIGHT take some time to get used to, IF you're not used to more open and creative styles that try (and manage) to push boundaries of what fits and it carries the show very well and feels just right for it.

I haven't enjoyed a show or any type of media this much, since my first time viewing of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. And that show has a special place in my heart.

Mob Psycho 100 will most definitely be joining JJBA as one of my favorite ever series. <3

A wonderful show about a boy with no confidence in himself, and no idea how he should live his life. Completely listless, he simply does what other people around him want him to do in the hopes that he’ll find acceptance. Afraid of his powers, he’s been forced to live repressed, unable to talk about who he really is. Needless to say, plenty of people can see themselves in Mob, myself included. This show really hones in on just about every anxiety one had back at that age. Trying to live up to others expectations while also figuring out who you are.

The central idea of the show is that when Mob gets stressed out and pushed past his limit, he expresses himself the only way he really knows how: with rage. Its again, something I can relate to. When you spend most of your time hiding your emotions, rage is the only thing strong enough that can build and build up until you simply can’t control it anymore. Often hurting those around you, even when they’re people you love. After which comes immediate shame and the desire to simply be another person. 

Mob has two main guides in life. The first is his “master”, Reigen. A con man that has convinced Mob that he’s a psychic like him and can help him control his powers. Despite being a con man, his cons are somewhat innocuous as he truly wants to help people, Mob in particular. While his words may be empty, to others, they carry the weight they need. He gives genuinely good advice and wants the absolute best for Mob.

The other guide is the Body Improvement Club. A club that Mob joined more or less on a whim in an attempt to make himself more attractive. Despite the superficial reasons, and his frail body, the club welcomes him with open arms and are constantly supportive of him, never once judging him or making fun of him. It seems very intentional to me that Reigen and the Body Improvement Club are not psychics like Mob at all, yet they’re his biggest supporters. The show repeatedly stresses that even though Mob is unfathomably strong, he’s not any better than anyone else. He is, ultimately, an average joe. Why shouldn’t he get support from people that don’t share his narrow specialty? 

To me, it seemed to be saying that even though we all have different stuff we’re good at, we’re all ultimately in the same boat. Just trying to live, and no one can make it alone. We all need help from others. Even Mob, as strong as he is, needs support, even from “normal” people. 

Mob and his brother present such a great dynamic. Both are jealous of what the other doesn't have and think things would simply be better if they could adopt these traits. Mob doesn't care that Ritsu can't use psychic powers. However, these feelings of essentially unconditional love were warped into feelings of inadequacy. Mob doesn't value psychic powers because its mundane to him. But to Ritsu, it's everything. This sort of thing is a repeated occurrence throughout the show. Mob is always kind to everyone, to fault even. However even when one has the most genuinely kind intentions, it sometimes can just backfire. It's what makes socializing and interacting with people so difficult.

The show's answer to this is rather simple, and delivered via the Body Improvement Club. To fight on, to keep trying. No matter how much you fail, get back up and go at it again. It's rough, no one will say it isn't. but it's all we normal humans can do.

# __Mob Psycho 100: An Impressive & Empowering Reconstruction of Shonen: __
# 
Note: This review is a spoiler-recommendation for why the viewer should dive to the fascinating and tremendous depth of Mob Psycho 100, with a general breakdown on the use and direction of animation, OP & ED, soundtrack, voice acting, plot, and characters rather than an episodic breakdown to illustrate how the anime is both interesting and effective in its storytelling. Likewise, this review contains a summary on the fundamental theme developed in the anime, which exemplifies how rewarding of an investment the anime can be to the viewer.  

BONES’s Mob Psycho 100 is an exhilarating reconstruction of the shonen genre that proficiently delivers the highly anticipated action of shonen anime intricately developed with a unique diversity of comedy, drama, slice-of-life, and supernatural elements whose worldbuilding allows for the plethora of creative characters to shine from various angles. The anime has the heart-pumping action and visuals of newer shonen anime, however, with a unique approach in animation and choreographic direction that stands out and doesn't stale like the heavily formulaic action of Black Clover, Boku no Hero Academia, Enn Enn no Shouboutai Ni Shou, the God of Highschool, etc. Like Shokugeki no Souma and Yakusoku no Neverland, the refreshing quality of Mob Psycho 100 is its development of the heart of shonen, a motivating drive to influence the world around you with a strong resolve to protect and embrace the bonds of the ones you care about, through a new perspective.  
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___The Introduction: Episode 1, Animation, Character Design, & Voice Acting -___
The introduction of the anime in Episode 1 opens with a visually stunning action sequence, a teaser for the mesmerizing major fights that occur later in the season, before transitioning to an immediate subversion of typical shonen tropes with a comedic slice-of-life approach that allows for an intriguing first-impression. The well-development of those subversions allow for Mob Psycho 100 to become an anime that, in simplest form, is equivalent to Yukihira recreating the same dish of his opponent's in Shokugeki no Souma but tasting so entirely different and better than its counter-part that the judges' tastebuds moan "Yamete kudasai."
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 Although a majority of fans, generally those who strictly indulge in the fast-paced gratification of shonen anime, have described Episode 1 as _slow_, it is not unengaging or unnecessary, which is commonly suggested by those unfamiliar with great slice-of-life anime. The immersive depth in characters and worldbuilding that comes from the thoughtful and patient writing of a great slice-of-life approach makes Episode 1 give room for the many fascinating aspects of Mob Psycho 100 to be taken in and breathe before they quickly intensify into a masterfully connected and deep worldbuilding by the first emotionally charged arc of Mob Psycho 100 in Episode 5, where the first major reconstruction of shonen, the undeniable influence of self-value, comes into play. Episode 1 closes with a touching passing moment where the background OST, consisting of very fast, supernatural-action beats, smoothly shifts to the ED song, transitioning the lingering action vibe to a characteristically upbeat, genuine, and triumphant song that shonen is loved for on an emotional level. The character design is extremely simplistic, allowing for the characters to be easily recognizable and have a mundanely realistic homogenous appearance, in which the lack of highly conspicuous differences in character design ingeniously makes the characters feel vastly different from other shonen anime. Plus, blushing Mob-kun is one of the most wholesome sights ever besides literally any scene of Kobeni blushing from Mikakunin de Shinkoukei.
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 The voice acting of the anime, which highly suits the characters and develops them through a slice-of-life light, makes them feel strongly individualistic and memorable. 

__The OP, ED, & Reconstruction on the Heart of Shonen - 
__By Episode 2, the iconic Mob Psycho 100 OP "99," an anime original song by Mob Choir, that hypes the viewer up while abstractly foreshadowing the developing theme, characters, and events of the anime, as well as serving as a visual metaphor for Mob's character development with the count to 100 and reveal of Mob's devastating psychic ability; the ED is also properly introduced by the end of Episode 2, with a slice-of-life first-person perspective of Mob and his relationship with Reigen. The theme of self-value, explored during Mob's increasingly escalating confrontation with Teruki in Episode 5, completely flips the shonen trope of the presence of self-value being inherently beneficial to one's perspective and abilities as self-value is highlighted and juxtaposed as two extremes: the lack of self-value, exemplified by Mob in his thinking that he is not in any form special, and the overabundance of self-value, exemplified by Teruki in his thinking that he is as special as a god; this polarization in self-values showcases that regardless of the amount of self-value, too little or too much is destructive.       

__Score, Level of Recommendation, & Critique:__ 
When it comes to scoring an anime, I have observed that a majority of anime fans tend to score with a heavy rubric system, where the score rubric consists of basic categories such as Animation, OP, ED, & Soundtrack, Characters, and Story, to more esoteric categories such as Premise and Voice Acting. The issue that I take with this kind of scoring system is that more often than not, animes with poorly written characters and story, such as Kami no Tou or Sword Art Online, tend to be scored significantly higher than or just as high as animes with amazingly written characters and plot, such as Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica or Sora yori mo Tooi Basho, because either their animation, soundtracks, or premise are considered more appealing. What i would argue to be the most crucial aspect of an anime, the characters and the plot, is but a small fraction of an anime's score following this scoring system. So an anime as poorly written as The God of Highschool could on average score an 8, when the plot and characters are some of the worst written in anime (due to how unbearrably rushed the anime was). Personally, in terms of precedence in scoring, plot and characters are the most important, where the animation, soundtrack, and voice acting complimentary to the plot and characters as they either help further develop and exemplify the emotions, motifs, and ideas of an anime, making it better received, or they don't, limiting how much the anime resonates with me aside from plot and character strength alone. With that aside, Mob Psycho 100 receives a score of 9/10 _(Strongly recommend regardless of personal taste)_, as it is a technically impressive anime that combines the richness of well-developed writing with the compelling heart of shonen anime. There are not any major problems with Mob Psycho 100, however, that does not mean that some of the many things that the anime executes effectively cannot be improved, some of which are: the antagonists of CLAW's 7th Division could have been given more time to develop to add more weight to the fights; less characters could have been introduced at a given time to establish more significance within each character and making them feel much more supportive to the plot as side characters, etc.

An Impressive & Empowering Reconstruction of Shonen

Mob Psycho 100 is a show where the main character, Mob, is an incredibly powerful psychic.  One problem a lot of shows like this have is that they try to do super big action scenes.  I am usually not a fan of this, because I know that the powerful character will always come out on top.  Mob Psycho 100 avoids this problem expertly by focusing more on how Mob is able to keep his values in the face of great power.  The most important part of the show is Mob as a character.  He is well written as a shy middle school kid.  He is incredibly strong, but he blushes when a cute girl talks to him.  Throughout the show, he has to learn to be more confident in himself and improve as a person.  

Another important character in the show is Reigen.  As a self proclaimed psychic, he at first seems to be just another con artist.  But as the show goes on, you see that he genuinely does help people and tries to be a great teacher for Mob.  He shows that while psychic powers rule the show, a normal person with ingenuity and courage can make a difference.  He is also my favorite character in the show, and I especially loved his special moves.

Mob Psycho 100 does a superb job of blending different genres.  The episodes are a mix of slice of life comedy as well as fast-paced and high-octane action.  I really like this mix, as I enjoy a slice of life but find that it grows old rather quickly.  The slice of life episodes are able to show Mob’s development as a person in a completely different way than the more action-packed episodes, and vice versa.

I can’t talk about this show without talking about the animation and the intros.  The first scene of the show is one of the coolest that I have ever seen.  The show keeps this momentum going as well, with some incredible fight sequences and locations.  The art style may be off-putting to some, but it is only weird for a couple of episodes.  As far as the intros, 99.9 is in the conversation for best intro ever and 99 isn’t far behind.  They are both banger songs and beautiful visually.

If I had to make some criticisms of the show, I would start with Mob's power level.  Sometimes it feels like he is far stronger than everybody else, other times it seems like he can get beat up by a decently strong opponent.  Also, some of the psychic powers become repetitive looking.  A couple of the fights seemed to drag a bit because of this.  It gets better with more varied powers later on in season one and in season two.

Finally, I would like to put my thoughts out there about season two.  I liked season one a lot, but I think that Mob Psycho 100 II took things to a new level.  If you liked season one, I highly recommend giving it a shot.  It is well worth your time.

The first time I watched __Mob Psycho 100__ was two years ago but up until now, I can still vividly recall the details of the scenes that made me feel ___different sorts of emotions___. The anime is seriously _funny_ by default. You could easily find yourself _cracking up_ by the crazy antics of the characters. Add the __unique style of animation__ that intensifies the hilariousness of the scenes to the equation and you get yourself one heck of a treat. Who could also resist ___Mob’s cuteness___, though? I mean, look at those _squishy_ cheeks. With his eyes filled with __curiosity__ and heart filled with so much sincerity, I would love to keep that kid version of Mob in real life - __100%__, with no ifs and buts. 

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He may not be the brightest kid of his age but his __overflowing care__ for the people around him makes him one of the most __lovable__ boys in anime. 

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Aside from Mob, I also find __Ritsu, Teruki,__ and __Shou__ extremely adorable! I swear, I’d hang out with these kids 24/7. Plus, they’re unbelievably __powerful espers__ so you don’t really have to feel afraid when you’re being attacked by unpleasant supernatural beings. Ritsu and Mob’s sibling relationship is so wholesome. 

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Even though __Ritsu__ felt jealous of Mob’s capabilities when they were still kids, he was able to overcome that feeling and even developed his own power overtime. They would do anything just to save each other when they are in danger. 

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My other favorite character in this anime would be __Teruki__. Who would have thought that this known Shadow Leader of the Black Vinegar Middle School who once challenged and fought Mob in a psychic power battle would turn into one of Mob’s __loyal and reliable friends__? He used to consider himself as the main protagonist of the world but when he experienced defeat, he realized that the world does not revolve around him and that he should not use his psychic powers against people unless absolutely necessary. Although he doesn’t get too much screen time, 

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I also like __Shou__. This boy got some spunk and I admire his resistance against his father’s evil world domination plan.

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One thing that I also like about Mob Psycho 100 is its __psychedelic art style__ - especially in its opening videos. I’m not really into vibrant colors but for some reason, the elements blended perfectly together. Not to mention the songs! I liked _sajou no hana_’s __“Gray”__ the most. It is the ending song of __Mob Psycho 100 Season 2__. That song never fails to transport me into the _river of feels_ every time I listen to it. Like what I mentioned earlier, Mob Psycho 100 would take you into a rollercoaster ride of emotions. No, it’s not all happy and bright.

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The first moment that left a mark on me was that scene wherein __Mob was helping Emi__ when her so-called friends bullied her. They teased her about her written novel and they ripped the pages apart. Mob tried to pick up and gather the torn pieces but they were blown away by the wind. What he told Emi has a special place in my memory. He said, ___“I made the decision to consider my feelings more. And you need to pick up things you feel are important.”___ That scene was just so beautiful. The moment I saw Mob crying, I also felt the fang of pain digging inside my soul. 

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Another important scene for me was when Mob assured Reigen that he still __respects his Master__ after all that has happened. He told him, ___“I’ve always known from the beginning.. what my master really is.. Is a genuinely good guy.”___ That moment made me want to hug both of them. How can a boy be so understanding like Mobu? He’s so pure and sincere. I can’t even imagine hurting someone like him. Reigen is very lucky to have Mob but so is Mob with Reigen. He sure learned a lot from his Master. __Life lessons__ that he can’t even get in school or from his own family. Here’s to hoping we can get __Season 3__ soon!

Mob Psycho 100 would make you crack up then would eventually transport you into a river of feels in just one episode

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<h1>Mob Psycho 100 is an action packed shounen, that delves into a lot of different topics with a main character, who's just trying to fit in.</h1>

Mob Psycho is quite jam-packed with an amazing story, animation, comedy, and much more. The story is about Shigeo Kageyama aka Mob, who lacks confidence and cannot make his own decisions, but is helped by his master Reigen. In this world, some people have psychic powers. Also called Espers. They are stronger than normal people but vary widely in terms of how much they have. Mob is blessed with lots of physical powers, but to him, that’s a burden. Something he wishes he didn’t have. He just wants to live his normal life as a teenager, but people envy him because of his powers and want to beat him to get to a higher place within the hierarchy that is created. But he doesn’t want to use his powers against others but is forced to make use of them because of others being violent against him. 

His master, “Reigen”, helps him with morals and ethics, tells him what’s right to do and is the one who gave him the lesson, that he shouldn’t use his psychic powers against other people. Only against spirits. But other people who are blessed with psychic powers fall into greed and want power and status and don’t use their powers to exorcise spirits, who pose a threat to ordinary people. “Humans aren’t naturally evil.” None of the villains are naturally evil, they let their powers control them to get status and power.

Characters: 9.5/10
Mob Psycho has a large cast, with everyone being unique and having unique traits. Every character has problems if it is an inferiority complex, being envy, guilt, or rage. Mob has his problems. He has little confidence, but with the help of his master, he progresses and becomes more confident, and finds his own answers. He’s set in a situation at the end, where he has to break the rule that his master gave him. To save his brother, he needs to use his physical powers. He lets his emotions get the better of him in situations when he reaches 100% and his rage controls him, where he's left unable to control his emotions and is in a state of pure rage, but Reigen is the one, who calms him down and helps him.

Reigen, who’s the main side character and is a con artist, helps Mob develop as a character and makes Mob realize people are greedy and want to use him because of his power. He has problems. He uses Mob himself and is a con artist, but overall he plays such a big importance in Mob's character development, and the ending perfectly shows Mob's respect for his master. In the ending, he tried to make The Claws realize that they’re normal human beings and not special beings because they’re blessed with physical powers. The same lesson he gave to Mob.

Ritsu Kageyama, who’s his brother, is filled with envyness because he doesn’t have physical powers and keeps trying to “awaken” them by trying to bend spoons. Ritsu is popular and is in the student council. He does great in exams/tests. Mob envies him for that reason. They both envy each other. The show does a fantastic job of showing his emotions, their envyness of each other, and his character development is phenomenal. Ultimately, he awakens his powers and learns that “physical powers” are not a blessing.

Teruki Hanazawa is a gang leader and he let his powers get the better of him. Nobody can beat him. He’s letting his physical powers control him and his encounter with Mob makes him realize that he’s nothing without physical powers and is just a normal human being. His character development is also phenomenal and uses his encounter with Mob as a tool to help others who are having the same problem.

The Claws are an organization that wishes to control the world with their physical powers and has let their greed get the better of them. They see themselves as special, someone who was chosen to rule the world. At the end, when Reigen borrows Mob’s power and defeats them, they realize how ordinary they are and without their powers, they wouldn’t be special at all.

Art/Animation 10/10
Mob Psycho 100 has a unique art style with bright colors. At first, I was thrown off by the small green outlines of the characters, but after I returned and gave it a full watch, I got used to it. The art style matches the comedic tone of Mob Psycho 100 well whenever someone is in disbelief or sad or, etc. It overdoes the animation and shows the emotions of the characters well.

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All these images are highly detailed and add a lot of values to funny moments. It has no straight-up, boring dialogue. The art perfectly illustrates the characters' emotions and you understand their actions.

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There is created a good dynamic between the art style and animation. The art style gets a lot more detailed whenever Mob is in his rage state or when there is a comedic moment and creates an overall good flow.


Music: 8/10
I am not a big fan of the op. The first five to ten seconds of it, is great, especially with its lyrics;

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“If everyone is not special. Maybe you can be what you want to be.”

It perfectly describes what the show is about. Nobody is special, everyone is ordinary. The people with physical powers are not special just because they’re stronger than an average human. They're the same as everyone else.

The OSTs are good, they add a lot of value to the fights, and especially “Explosion of Mob’s feeling” is fantastic and adds a lot of value to the fights with insane animation, when Mob reaches 100%.

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Whenever there’s a scene with detailed art that shows a lot of emotion, the OSTs always match whatever is happening. If it is when Reigen uses one of his special moves or when the gang leaders are scheming. It always adds value to whatever is happening.

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The music that plays whenever Reigen performs creates build-up expectations alongside the incredible art and animation, but then it's hilariously when the music stops playing and it goes back to its normal art style.

Enjoyment: 10/10
I enjoyed Mob Psycho 100. I found the type of humor to be funny. Whenever Reigen destroyed someone in an argument, it was hilarious. Every fight felt like it had a meaning and the world-building was phenomenal, or gang-building. It slowly builds the world more and more up, exploring what if an organization created by people with physical powers wanted to overthrow the world. It explores greed and many other topics through the story, which I enjoyed watching.

Overall: 9.5/10

In conclusion, I will give it a score of 95. A superb action shounen filled with deadpan humor. It never felt slow-paced or boring.

Incredible Shounen with amazing animation, character development, comedy and much more.

Plot - Shigeo Kageyama Nicknamed "Mob" which in it self is a plain word that has nothing special or interesting he's named like this for being known to be expressionless and in short he's you're average middle schooler his main goal is be popular and confesses his love to his crush Tsubomi Pretty average stuff right? the twist here is that shigeo's a psychic a REALLY powerful Psychic, in this world strange phenomenons occurs on a daily basis and in every corner of the world you'll find yourself encountering one of them whom they have many appearances some may be dangerous and mischievous but there might be afew of them who may be friendly or harmless and there's many exorcists their job is to exorcize them by preventing them of interfering with human life to send them to oblivion or the afterlife and our psychic guy works for a cheap ghost exorcist named Arataka Reigen who is coincidentally is the best character in the anime and in paper the whole plot may seem average but they way it's executed here is really enjoyable and each episode became more exciting than the last and the build up to the finale was amazing, 9/10

Characters - as psychics shigeo wasn't very well liked by the majority of people thus making it hard for him to make any friends he was often seen as a weirdo and was shamed for being the way he is which is not his fault and the more he grew the more ge gradually realizes the dangerous potential of his psychic power which resulted in him locking his emotions hence his powers are connected with his emotion while knowing mob to be expressionless he was ironically the most emotional character in the anime and he is a quite decent protagonist and reigen best character the self claimed psychic is an eccentric dude who is full of himself while being sometimes an idiot his genuine relationship with mob as an idol figure is really amazing quite the duo if you asked me and each character are good and even the villains were great to watch! and i wouldn't mind if the characters stayed the way they are since they seem great in their current state, 8/10

Production - i like ONE's style if you somehow didn't noticed ONE is the creator of both mob psycho 100 and one punch man he's known to have this almost unique-ugly-esque kind of art style which is really refreshing from standard anime art styles and the fight scenes are greatly animated there hasn't been a fight scene that never felt intense the action was top notch and both sounds and soundtracks were good and the way ONE binds both comedy and action is genius they didn't felt off since they were so good in binding the two, 8/10

Speciality - Every supernatural anime has their ways and rules of how psychic and esper flow works and mob psycho's concept is pretty similar to once punch man which is no surprise whatsoever and i liked how the concept is slowly developing in the anime as we watch through and each villain is more powerful than the last and the quirky atmosphere makes the events all the more enjoyable and one aspect i liked in the anime is shigeo's conflicted sense of belonging at first he seemed with no goal he was asked multiple questions and answers every one quickly except for the question of "what do you want to do?" most middle/high schoolers would often have no idea what they want to do in the future while yes some have already set in hobbies they admire but episodes later we see shigeo's conflict comes to a close after finally finding out what he wants to do.... he wants to be popular and build some muscle and walk home holding hands with his crush, people that's what i call character development! even if said change is small, i really admire the small details, 9/10

Enjoyment - that shit was great it was really enjoyable looking forward to 2nd season!, overall my final rating is 8/10

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>"The show’s meant to be pure entertainment, something that you can laugh at without thinking very hard. But at the same time, we’re aiming for visual ideas that haven’t yet been seen in anime; Mob Psycho will ideally be like opening a box of very fun surprises." 
—Yuzuru Tachikawa, the director of Mob Psycho 100
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Under the hands of the director Yuzuru Tachikawa and Yoshimichi Kameda—an animator with a strong background—Mob Psycho 100 crushed the anime world like a wild storm in 2016 with its experimental animation. With the techniques and style we rarely see in anime, like paint-on-glass animation, excessive hatched shadings, and sketchy-looking yet detailed artwork, Mob Psycho 100 is like a box full of surprises—just as its director pointed out.

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Mob Psycho 100 is a mix of action, comedy, and slice of life. The first half has served to set up the world and the characters. The episodic stories from the start of the shown shape as different occurrences from the protagonist Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama's daily life—who is an overpowered esper. Most of these stories, politely to say, are tedious. The author used these stories for Mob's characterization, and that side of the writing is impressive. Instead of introducing us to Mob's character solely in the first episode and forgetting to develop him for multitudinous episodes, the show takes the slow route. We get to know a new thing about him in every new episode and understand his character unhurried—and this is an effective way to write a protagonist. However, the other side of these stories—the episodic plotlines—is uninspired and dull, and the reason lies in the core. Mob Psycho 100 is a show that doesn't take itself seriously most of the time and even can be considered a parody of supernatural stories by some. Therefore, these episodic plotlines usually rely on comedy for the plot progression—which isn't a problem. But Mob Psycho can't decide what type of comedy it wants to use. It sometimes tries to be a slapstick comedy and sometimes goes fully light-hearted. Of course, a show can use these two types together, but Mob Psycho is short at slapstick. The jokes used for the slapstick comedy in Mob Psycho is dry and poor. They could've solved this problem with good joke deliveries, but the show also failed with that because it chose the cheap ways again. Hence, what we see as the result is show can't decide on the focus of comedy and falls on its face. Thankfully we have an exception here, so the slapstick comedy doesn't feel unnecessary—Arataka Reigen.

Reigen is the mentor and the boss of Mob. He has an office where he helps the people who come claiming they have problems with ghosts. Little do these people know that Reigen is a charlatan. He's a self-proclaimed psychic with no powers and uses ordinary methods such as aromatherapy, photoshop, and shoulder massage to solve his clients' problems. And when he runs into the real ghosts, he sends Mob to exorcise them. They presented most of these sequences with slapstick comedy, and that's the only time when slapstick of Mob Psycho doesn't feel like watching an untalented comedian embarrass himself. Because the delivery of the jokes is good—thanks to the opportunities that Reigen's witty personality offers, no scene with Reigen is boring; you know there won't be any dry jokes whenever he's on the screen. However, woefully say, these scenes are not as frequent as the other comedy scenes.

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While the first half of the season focuses on the build-ups and introductions without any overarching plot, the second half takes a different turn with the involvement of Mob's brother, Ritsu Kageyama. Unlike the shy and meek Mob, Ritsu is a boy you would show as an example for the ideal student. He's socially active, good at studies, and good at almost everything he does. However, he also is jealous of his big brother's esper skills. Despite wanting to be like his brother and do cool stuff, he never obtained esper skills, and it left him a big scar he tried to hide. Three episodes in the middle of the season focus on him by turning him into a complex character from a generic sedulous student. We also meet with an organization that tries to help latent espers to awaken their true potential as espers during these episodes. And the set-up for the last episodes & the next season gets completed with a bigger fish in the similar "work field" coming into the play. The second half is where Mob Psycho 100 shines—thanks to many fun action scenes blended with comedy and character developments. Unlike the first half, the jokes during the fight scenes can hit, and the "Reigen humor" in the last episodes is even better than the other jokes done with Reigen in the show. The second half also has some tawdry slapstick comedy that doesn't hit, but thankfully it doesn't overshadow the rest of the jokes like in the first half.

When I said character developments, it was about only the Kageyama brothers—because they are the only ones with proper development. Some other characters go under development too—like a strong esper Teruki Hanazawa—but none of them don't have screentime as much as the Kageyama brothers, and most of them serve as catalysts to Mob & Ritsu's developments. It is a good writing technique for a short series like Mob Psycho 100—because it averts the supporting characters from stealing screen time from the main characters giving them enough personality and development to remain relevant. And it is used well in Mob Psycho 100. From a random background character in a secret organization to important supporting characters like Teruki, most characters have enough personality to not ended as cardboard characters. However, this aspect of Mob Psycho 100 also has a downside—how the author handled Ritsu's character is inadequate in one of the most important sequences.

The author handled Ritsu's character very well most of the time—the way his complexes and jealousy toward Mob are delivered was excellent, and he has developed heartfeltly. But there's a moment in the middle of the series where his character takes a 180-degree turn, and despite his actions having a logical base, the igniter for it feels a bit weird because everything happens so fast. He suddenly starts to act like a different person and makes strange choices. While this should've felt like he is going through an identity crisis, it feels like he made artificial choices for plot progressions—and the main reason for this is the eerie pacing which is way too fast.

However, Mob's character doesn't have any major problems like this. He is a benign and meek boy who tries to help others and improve himself consistently. Also, he represses his emotions too much and, because of this, sometimes gets emotional outbursts. These outbursts are the highlights of their respective episodes because Mob goes insane during the process and lets out his esper abilities at the highest potential. Other than that, just as I stated before, his character is dependent on the other characters in the show. He knows himself more and grows up as he interacts with other people. He isn't just a Gary Stu. He has flaws and tries to overcome them with an unrivaled endeavor and the help of the people around him—and this makes you want to root for him. Beneath the face of an overpowered robot lies a very sympathetic character.

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If you are enthusiastic about animation and strive to see different animation styles with quality, Mob Psycho 100 offers you a glorious stage for it. The animation in Mob Psycho 100 is experimental, explosive, and delightful. The animators always push the limits and don't care about the rules to reach the exact image they had in their minds. The motto of going to unreached heights is the central point of Mob Psycho 100's production. Paint-on-glass animations of Miyo Sato, fluid character actings, different types of shadings like cross-hatching and smudging, sketchy line art, expressive animations, and more—Mob Psycho 100 is the home of experimental and fun animation styles. So, even though the premise of Mob Psycho 100 doesn't suit your preferences, I suggest you give this show a chance if you are looking for a unique and good animation.

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Unlike the animation quality of Mob Psycho 100—which is near perfect for a TV production—the auditory part of the show has some issues. Bones got Kenji Kawai—one of the most iconic Japanese composers of all time—for Mob Psycho 100. He has a gripping yet tranquil style that glues the listeners to their seats and sends chills down their spines. With his unique usage of instrumentals and choir, he creates a distinctive atmosphere—and Mob Psycho 100 is yet another example of his beautiful style. I can't say this is his best work or even close to his other anime OSTs, but it still has the quality you expect from Kenji Kawai. However, there is one crucial problem that ruins everything: sound effects.

The sound effects in Mob Psycho 100 don't blend well with the OST even in the slightest. The soundtracks try to create a mystical atmosphere, while the sound effects are something you would hear in Tom & Jerry. They are too cartoonish for their good which is the opposite of the vibes that come from the soundtracks. I don't know if they tried to create a unique feeling by mixing up these two contrasting elements, but I have to say they failed so hard. Sometimes, it feels like someone took the original show and threw a bunch of random sound effects to destroy its atmosphere.

Also, there are some scenes where the sound effects fit the scene well, but the soundtrack feels out of place. The vase scene in episode 7 is a fine example of it. It's supposed to be a satirical scene with a twist at the end, so the cartoonish sound effects make sense—despite the fact the sound director used these effects unnecessarily too much—but the soundtrack feels like it doesn't belong to this scene.

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As Yuzuru Tachikawa said in an interview, Mob Psycho 100 was like opening a box of very fun surprises. It's filled with fun and experimental animation techniques on top of a nice story. Unfortunately, this box also has some unwanted contents that would be better if they didn't exist. However, it's still a solid first season—and everyone who wants to watch a unique and good animation should give it a chance.

An Incredible Production and A Heartening Story

Growing up and facing the harshness of life is universally challenging, more so for people who find it hard to define and control their emotional range.

My unregretful opinion is that Mob Psycho is a crazily well-crafted story and a wonderful anime.

It can “deceive” you because of its animation, hilarious and mockingly funny at times, top-tier and outworldly during the fast-paced bits. I’m sure we can all agree on this. It’s like we get initiated into its world, one full of art and creative experiments: I sometimes felt like I was living in the drawing sheets, experiencing both scribbles and doodles and also final, detailed and perfect creations. It was a great process to witness as a spectator and conveyed the talent of the artist, the director, and the animators on a deep level.



The story itself is as simple as that: pretty to watch, and simple to follow. Kageyama, nicknamed “Mob”, is a middle school student who was born with psychic powers. He looks apathetic and peaceful all the time, enough to let a grown-up man employ him, underpay him, and carry him around to make a career out of psyching counseling. With such premises, and expecting something similar from the author of One Punch Man, the show is hilarious, uplifting, worthy of watching, exciting, enjoyable, and ridiculous to the right amount. I wouldn’t elaborate on the depth of the characters because it’s there, and it’s tangible. The supporting characters are as well-rounded as Mob, and their backstories are all different and relevant. I couldn’t find a meaningful flaw in this respect. It’s a funny, supernatural action anime with lots of fights and it keeps you glued to the screen, but it doesn’t rely solely on that. 

What I found out while diving into the real core of Mob Psycho 100 (and then Mob Psycho 100 II, but that's another story) is a moving story of a little boy trying to make sense out of his emotions, his social life at school, the relationship with his brother and the strong responsibilities behind his powers. Related to that, the important, very anime-friendly, and yet simple lesson – that NEVERTHELESS some of us people didn’t have the privilege or the willingness to learn – is that we shouldn’t take advantage of power to oppress others. Mob is young but already knows this truth: when he feels emotions at their maximum level, he becomes dangerous for everyone around him. He doesn’t know anyone who might help him control his powers once he’s reached his limits so he prefers “not to feel” most of the time. It’s a reasonable choice but it comes at a price: he's indecisive, people find him dull and irrelevant, he cannot communicate well and the only person he’s open with is a deceiver (a “sensei” we learn to know and loves the boy, but still) who takes advantage of his loneliness and his powers. When involved in something unexpected or unforeseen that doesn’t have anything to do with exorcisms and psychic powers, Mob hesitates or runs away.

The thing is, many of us were like him in our adolescent years and a good number of us find it hard to get our life together even sometime after that phase. People who struggled with insecurities and shyness can relate to him: _“If I speak up, people may mock me for my ideas; if I don't, people won't even notice I'm here. And after all, do I have strong opinions? Isn’t it better to fit in than to stand out?”_. At first, Mob can somehow compensate for his inadequacies by helping other people with his absurd psychic powers. He's been taught by his funny employer that he's as special as people who can run well, study well, sing well, and so on. He takes this view at heart and strongly opposes the possibility of taking advantage of his “special characteristics” to become popular or to make things easier for him.

With these premises, we see Mob grow up and mature. I believe the show is for anyone, as there's this universal empathy that arises when seeing a human being getting rid of negativity and finding light patiently, little by little. Mob couldn't make sense of his feelings unless he reached 100% (of any emotion, be it destructive anger or crippling sadness) and he couldn't hold back anymore. He is naturally gifted with psychic powers that grow stronger the less emotionally stable Mob is; he’s so cool when he gives free rein to destruction, but he feels lonely and empty afterward. This destructive emotional management didn’t take into account growth, because fear paralyzed his right to feel joy or anger at a normal amount. It’s not healthy or sustainable, but he can’t learn how to live with it overnight. Here come some great analogies to help him out: by simply going with the flow and accepting things happen, he gets enrolled in a club and gets to know people. He slowly befriends schoolmates; he starts working out; he inspires people around him with kindness. Friend after friend (1%), jogging after jogging (2%), life-saving exorcism after exorcism (3%). He goes through a constant, invisible progress that it’s there even if it can’t be perceived at first, a percentage after one another just like his emotions piling up. He grows unwillingly confident and this makes him a pleasant guy to pass time with.

We sometimes tend to give importance only to our 0% or 100% states, being those anger, despair, sadness, happiness, well-being, or pride. We tend to ignore the process, the constant level-up that takes us from 2% in feeling okay to a good 42%. Progress takes time but it’s invisible, and it’s so easy to be defeated by the pressure to manage our 100% all the time, even if it exhausts us or lets us empty.

We can do incredible things when we are at our best. We can feel things strongly and understand concepts clearly. But it takes time to adapt to new environments and new abilities, it takes time to see the bigger picture and to appreciate ourselves even when we were at 37%. Mob is a beast when he feels deeply, overcomes obstacle after obstacle, and defeats enemy after enemy. But he can’t be 100% in everything nor this means he is a total failure in other fields. He’s trying, percentage after percentage, to reach a satisfactory point. He might not be 100% in jogging but would like to reach 60% as a personal goal. He might not be a funny person, but people like him a lot even when he’s not at his 100%. He knows that his psychic state at 100% can save people but also destroy things, and he learned how to make sense out of emotions at their “right amount” by relating to days when he just felt so-so or when he didn’t see a direction to take, when the choices he was making were blurry or when singing at a KTV was pleasant even if his singing skills were zero.

I think it’s easier to be said than done, but the fear of feeling intensely should never overcome the joy of dealing with our own emotions. And yet, we are valid both when we feel great and when we feel miserable, when we are balanced or when we lose control. We are human beings, dealing with complex emotions bottled together in our mortal bodies: we can allow ourselves to feel one hundred – of happiness or rage, anxiety or calmness – while also giving credit to our emotions at their zero or fifty. And when we feel like we are at our zero in peacefulness, we should ask for a helping hand even to reach a two, a ten, a twenty, and so on. "Our" people will love us at each percentage we are in. Mob Psycho shows us how to trust the process and the growth and to “feel” multiple emotions all at once. Because that’s what makes us human.

What are we capable of when we feel emotions so intensely? How to make sense of days when we don’t?

_Admittedly, I paused watching this series twice after watching the first two episodes, but after giving it a chance, I absolutely loved this anime. Mob Psycho 100 delivered many things that I didn’t expect from a show of this nature. It explored deep feelings and emotions and delivered these themes to a high degree. Now without further adieu, let's get into the plot. (Obvious spoiler warning)_

__Plot:__
This show focuses on the MC Shigeo Kaguyama, known as Mob, and he has psychic power that allows him to do all sorts of things. The only problem is that whenever his emotions reach 100%, he becomes extremely powerful and unpredictable . 

His boss/master Reigen (my favorite character), is a manipulative con artist who uses Mob to pursue his own dreams. Yeah, hes incredibly selfish for that, BUT the way he is written doesn’t make the viewer necessarily dislike him. It’s because of his positive influence on Mob that allows Mob to live a sort of puedo-normal lifestyle. And what I mean by that is because Mob is such a powerful being but also a middle school student who thinks and acts like your typical middle school student, he definitely isn’t on the path to live a normal lifestyle, but Reigen is the force that grounds him down back to reality.

Now onto my favorite part of the season, the 7th Division. Now the 7th Division is a division under the organization known as Claw. Claw, an organization composed of many espers, plans to overthrow the government. In this season, the 7th Division kidnaps Mob’s brother Ritsu Kaguyama. 

Now to go back just a little bit, Mob’s little brother Ritsu has recently gained psychic powers like his brother, but unlike Mob, these powers made him incredibly power hungry. This got him involved in this thing called the Awakening Lab which basically brought together esper kids in order to research their powers and recreate them. The important thing here is that the Awakening Lab wanted to recruit Mob, but got him mixed up with Ritsu. This made everyone, including Claw, believe Ritsu was actually Mob.

Now back to the 7th Division. Mob infiltrates the place where his brother was being held and he absolutely stomps on everyone who comes his way. Until one of the 7th Division members makes him replay painful memories which causes him to pass out. 

Fast forward just a little bit to the final battle where Mob is torn between going to 100% in order to protect everyone around him, or listening to Reigen’s words about not harming others. As Mob is about to reach 100%, Reigen comes in clutch and stops Mob from going 100% but then Reigen supposedly gets slashed in the back by the 7th Division. A couple moments later, Reigen laughs off his injury and begins to utterly overpower the entire 7th Division. This is because Reigen somehow temporarily borrowed Mob’s powers. 

After defeating the 7th Division physically, he then begins to attack them mentally by letting them know how they are just ordinary people that happen to have special powers.

__Thoughts:__
I truly enjoyed this show start to finish. I am not a huge fan of episodic animes but this anime delivered on everything that an anime should. Although it had a really slow start, in hindsight, this was necessary in order to develop the characters. I truly enjoyed each and every character that this show introduced and there isn’t a single character that I dislike. I love how Mob, an incredibly overpowered being in his verse, is just a normal kid with normal kid problems. His brother Ritsu is another normal kid who develops immensely throughout the show. Reigen, aka the goat, seems like an incredibly selfish and manipulative individual, but the writing of the show causes the viewers to portray him in a positive light.

At first, I was definitely turned off by the art style of Mob, but wow. The animation can go CRAZY sometimes. Whenever the artstyle goes very crude and One Punch Man webtoon ish, it fits the scene and mood perfectly. Now, I have come to love the unique artstyle that Mob Psycho brings to the table.

__Conclusion:__
In conclusion, I enjoyed this watch. The show is incredibly relatable in my opinion and I love the themes this show brings to the table. Some of these being “Being ‘normal’ is perfectly okay,” “controlling our emotions and stress are incredibly important,” and “it’s okay to run away from certain situations.”

 I am so excited to start season 2 (excited is an understatement). I can’t wait to explore the Claw organization more and learn more about the Mob Psycho universe. I also can’t wait to see other espers’ powers and the different abilities each has. What I’m most excited for though is to see if we figure out the origins of Mob’s powers.
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First thoughts and reactions to Mob Psycho 100 (I)

"Mob Psycho 100" is an anime series created by ONE, the authro of "One Punch Man". The protaganist, Mob, is a young psychic with immense powers, but he struggles to control them and maintain a normal life. He works as an assistant to a con artist psychic, Reigen, while also trying to keep his powers a secert from his classmates and crush, Tsubomi. As Mob struggles to come to terms with his abilities and the burden they bring, he is faced with various threats, including other psychics with dangerous motives and his own inner demons.

One of the standout aspects of "Mob Psycho 100" is it's unique art style. The character designs are quirkly and expressive, and the animation is smooth and dynamic, especially during the action scenes. The use of bright, bold colors and surreal visual effects adds to the show's distinct visual appeal. The animation also does a great job at conveying the characters' emotions, particularly Mob's internal turmoil.

The story of "Mob Psycho 100" is engaging and emotional, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the consequences of power. The characters are well-developed and likable, with complex motivations and relationships. Mob is a sympatheic and relatable protagonist, and his growth throughout the series is heartwarming and inspiring. The supporting cast is also memorable, including the hilarious and endearing Reigen, the fierce and determined Tsubomi, and the various psychics and villains Mob encounters.

One of the standout elements of "Mob Psycho 100" is it's use of humor. The show balances it's dramatic moments with comedic ones, often using absurd and wacky gags to lighten the mood. The humor is clever and well-timed, and it never feels out of place or detracts from the story.

However, "Mob Psycho 100" also tackles some heavy themes, such as bullying, abuse, and mental illness, which are delt with in a sensitive and nuanced manner. The show doesn't shy away from tackling these issues head-on, and it uses its supernatural elements to explore them in a creative and though-provoking way.

The music and sound design of "Mob Psycho 100" are also noteworthy, with an exellent soundtrack that enhances the mood and atmosphere of the show. The voice acting is top-notch, with all the actors bringing their characters to life with their performances.

In concluion, "Mob Psycho 100" is a must-watch for fans of action, drama, and supernatural anime. It's a well-written, beautifully animated, and emotionally powerful series that tackles some important themes in a unique and engaging way. It's definately a show that will leave a lasting impression on you, and it's definately worth checking out.

P.S. sorry about the typos, my fingers were just moving too fast to keep up with my thoughts! :P

"Mob Psycho 100" is an excellent anime series that tackles important themes in a unique and engaging way.

Shigeo Kageyama, soprannominato mob, è un ragazzino con incredibili poteri psichici, ma vive nell’ombra, è una vera e propria “comparsa”; non eccelle negli sport, non va particolarmente bene a scuola, non è bravo con le ragazze ed è molto introverso e chiuso in se stesso.
La storia seguirà le sue vicende e di come lui voglia solamente essere un adolescente normale pur avendo dei potentissimi poteri.

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Questo anime riesce a trasportati nel suo mondo fin dal primo episodio soprattutto grazie ai personaggi che hanno un carisma ed un realismo incredibili. È una storia che attraverso esorcismi, potreri incredibili e battaglie epiche vuole raccontare una storia adolescenziale ed una crescita costante del protagonista e di tutti coloro che gli stanno a fianco. Per quanto possa sembrare un battle, può essere anche molto altro, soprattuto una storia slice of life che racconta di quello che è un ragazzino a cui è stato donato un dono sovrumano ma di cui non avrebbe bisogno, Mob vuole cercare quanto più di essere un ragazzino normale, come tutti gli altri.
L’intera serie animata è una metafora sulle emozioni e sulla vita infatti quando Mob raggiunge il 100% dei suoi poteri psichici è come se stesse mostrando le sue vere emozioni, e per questo deve rimanere apatico e chiuso in se stesso. Dall’ altra parte il fratello, Ritsu, invece eccelle in tutto ed è un tipo popolare e simpatico, che però ha sempre sognato di sviluppare poteri psichici come suo fratello maggiore. Qui vediamo la netta contrapposizione dei due fratelli, che però dimostreranno un legame intenso per cui uno completi l’altro.
Reigen, ciarlatano per cui Mob lavora, si dimostrerà una persona saggia e importantissima per la crescita del nostro protagonista, ed appunto Mob sarà importantissimo per la crescita di Reigen. Il loro rapporto è sempre più realistico e particolare, se non c’è Mob non c’è Reigen e viceversa. 
Bisogna assolutamente menzionare anche i personaggi secondari, che anche se approfonditi meno danno quel tocco in più alla storia; cito mio padre Fossette, i boys del club del perfezionamento corporeo e Teruki

Il comparto visivo è qualcosa di incredibile, con uno stile di animazione originale e perfetto per quella che è la serie, ogni movimento è curato e pieno di dettagli. La regia fuori di testa e le inquadrature stupende rendono ancora più godibile il prodotto animato.
Anche le musiche sono una più bella dell’altra, perfette in ogni momento, poi la prima opening “99” hit!

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Questo anime, oltre al semplice intrattenere riesce a suscitare molte emozioni e a lasciare qualcosa allo spettatore. Ed è questa la vera differenza con un Demon Slayer o un Jujustu Kaisen, che possano intrattenere ci sta ma quello che deve fare un prodotto di animazione non è solo quello ma anche trasmettere qualcosa in modo che anche dopo la visione ti resti il segno di quel cartone animato, e in questo Mob Psycho 100 ci riesce ampiamente! Vedendo questo anime da adolescente, quale sono, riesci secondo me ad apprezzarlo ancora di più, e soprattuto a viverlo, empatizzando con i personaggi e magari anche rivedendoti in essi. 

Accettarsi per quello che si è, è questo che Mob Psycho 100 ci fa capire durante la visione; accettare ciò che siamo, e anche ciò che non ci piace di noi, mettersi in pace con sè stessi, perchè in fin dei conti noi siamo i nostri unici veri nemici.
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MOB PSYCHO 100- Un' incredibile storia adolescenziale!

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Believe it or not, I picked this show up solely because I thought it had a cool sounding name. Little did I know that it’d leave such a profound impact on me. Not just on me though, but also my philosophy, my ideals and how I carry myself. Though by the point I’d picked up this series I’d already shared a mindset similar to that of the bodybuilding club in it. I nonetheless felt vindicated that this series was able to artistically convey the message of setting your mind to achieve anything you set out to do, as well as the sheer power of raw honesty and not relying on a desirable trait you were born with to solve all of life’s problems. Possibly the most poignant aspect of this series is how it’s able to use its stylized world to convey an optimistic narrative of such magnitude, yet simultaneously, feeling rather frank and not full of itself, just like the titular main character. So what is it about Mob Psycho 100 that fills me with such determination that I feel that I can conquer just about any hurdle that life throws my way?

Off the bat, I can say that Mob Psycho is upfront in the message it’s trying to convey. It’s a show that follows the path of an Esper named Mob-Shigeo who is timid and refuses to coast through life by utilizing his powers and instead takes a humbled and honest approach to dealing with his problems. Despite his intentions however, will he be able to stick to his ideals when he’s faced with an entourage of problems coming from both his otherworldly abilities and the trials/tribulations of being a teenager?

Though Mob is an easy going kid, you might have to consider if he’d still act as humble as he does if he weren’t to have the abilities he does despite his reluctance to use them in his everyday life, and that’s something that I love about this show because it dedicates two episodes to answering this very question. When I say “That’s something that I love about this show” what I’m referring to more specifically is the journey it presents to the audience. Getting gradually introduced to the life of Mob is done seamlessly and paced exquisitely. Seeing how he’s used, duped, treated, and convinced is masterfully done through the use of excellent storyboarding and how each character is uniquely written. For example, the show will present something that Mob can or will not do. This causes the audience to postulate the result if the opposite were true or a scenario where Mob’s morals would be tested and the show will right then and there present Mob the exact dilemma that you thought of in your head. Though each reaction Mob has to a situation is context sensitive, he’s doing his best to stick to his ideals no matter what. Leaving the audience asking themselves whether or not they could hold themselves to a similar degree.

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Through the combination of foreshadowing and the slow unveiling of a character’s motivation/ulterior motives, the story never misses a beat and remains thoroughly engaging throughout. Mob’s overly honest blunt nature and demeanor to the characters and situations around him comes off as not only endearing, but also hilarious and at times sad. Mob serves as an excellent proxy for the show challenging the ideals of the audience. Though we all root for Mob to succeed, the show will ask and present the viewers with interesting takes such as: is it always morally justifiable to restrain yourself in a situation where everyone involved would benefit if you didn’t, if you had all the power in the world what would it take to stop you from using said power for ulterior motives, and what’s the point of giving something your all if there’s bound to be someone better than you. Unlike many other anime, Mob Psycho is more focused on showing a character redeeming themselves, no matter how pitiful, instead of treating them as another statistic to the viewer as a warning sign. Coinciding with this show’s theme of honesty are its themes of: redemption, as well as improving yourself and righting your wrongs. And what better way to present these themes than through its characters?

This series might just have the best and most varied assortment of characters in all of anime. I know that is quite the bold statement to make and you might’ve even thought, ”watch more anime” but I declare that this series is able to handle a huge cast and use it to its advantage more than any other shonen. Most other series, especially when it comes to shonen, do have a larger cast than mob psycho, that is true. However these characters often come and go, and it doesn’t take long before the series begins to feel inflated to the point that you wish the story would go back to basics and just focus on the actual main characters. This thankfully, isn’t the case for Mob Psycho. And the best part is, it manages to maintain a hefty main cast without ever feeling bloated. In fact, each time a character is introduced I am delighted to see what spices they’ll bring to the story’s table. From Reigen’s shady but emotionally gripping mentorship of mob, Serizawa finding the will to try his hand again at life after a traumatic event, Teru and Ritsu learning from Mob’s example to better themselves, to the medley of side characters giving the world life and depth far beyond you’d imagine.

What’s more impressive about this show’s cast of characters, is how even a side character that’s not introduced until the very end of the series is given just as much depth and nuance as anyone else from the main cast. For this character study, I’d like to briefly take a deeper look at the aforementioned character arc of Serizawa. With a similar backstory to Mob, but more closely resembling that of a hikkikomori. Do not fret as I will not spoil anything, but I must say that it's seemingly uncommon these days for anime/manga to make a character like Serizawa and to show someone like him improving himself. It was a great way to show how it's not the end of the world for someone who might find themselves in a predicament similar to his and that it’s never too late to change for the better or impossible to do what you want/have to do. Most other shows that have a character like him don't give them a shot at redemption and just use them as a warning sign to viewers. Mob Psycho’s unique brand of optimism shining brightly even in the grim face of reality and intrusive thoughts makes each character’s internal struggle and how they overcome it that much more enthralling to watch unfold.

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I briefly mentioned this earlier, but another riveting component of this series is the show’s visuals. Though initially unassuming, especially being that it’s based off the webcomic by the notorious ONE, the visuals left me jawstricken with how it mastered the ability to utilize its unique visual style to enhance the emotional depth of each scene. The scene is uneventful? Then sure, expect visuals that look just as unassuming as the modest scene itself. However even in these calm moments, the demure atmosphere is only enhanced by the show’s atmospheric and ambience filled chic. The scene is full of action? Then expect the complete opposite vibe of the restrained scenes, as the visuals utilize the entire rainbow plus its brother to demonstrate all of Mob’s bottled up emotions finally being let out of their cage. The scene is showing a dramatic scenario? Then the show will change to a widescreen with dull, morose, and a grayscale color theme to amplify the heaviness of interactions characters will have with each other in those moments. On top of that, the show faithfully adapts ONE’s iconic style of this seemingly simple artstyle, yet the adaption manages to strengthen the character’s expressions and make them feel way more dynamic and multifaceted. Yet still succeeding in keeping the source material’s uncomplicated appearance intact. How it’s able to look so marvelous and epic yet simultaneously simple is an accolade unique to this show, and this show alone.

The only other thing that adds to the power of each scene is the show’s soundtrack. Though the OP/ED for both season one and two both rate among my top five anime OP/ED’s of all time, the OST I feel is rather underappreciated when discussing facets of this show that makes it come to life. The soundtrack for both seasons are an amalgamation and blend of video game boss-like synth songs reminiscent of the outrun genre of music, and traditional japanese folk and ambience that add to each scene’s vibe. Of course there are those tracks that always play when Reigen, or Dimple are on screen and do an action unique to them where their distinct boobish tune plays, queueing you in for a moment that’s bound to make you laugh or, at the very least, blow a little extra air out of your nostrils. Overall, the soundtrack is an overlooked aspect of this anime that’s filled with epic boss themes, synthy-smooth and dreary tunes to creep in the dark to, and soothing japanese-folk instrumentals that makes you reminisce over asking out your childhood crush for the first time by a riverbed.

Adding onto the aural department of the show, the voice acting is another area of this show that takes this experience to the next level. Mob, Reigen, and Dimple’s seiyuu in particular give an outstanding and more than convincing performance in their roles as the characters. Sakurai Takahiro is able to evoke Reigen’s false-confidence with so much real confidence that every scene that involved Reigen always amused and engaged me in whatever crazy tactics the character would pull off next. Itou Setsuo manages to give Mob’s stoic demeanor so much life that you are convinced that this kid really isn’t just an emotionless robot, but rather a kid who struggles to restrain all of his powerful emotions. Hearing bits of his excitement when discussing milk or his mild dismay when someone wrongs him, you can always get a sense of his true emotional intent through Itou’s inflection. And lastly, Ootsuka-Akio does a fantastic job giving Dimple this sleazy and scummy attitude, yet retaining just the right amount of gold in his heart that he teeters the line between being untrustworthy and someone you’d be okay indebting your life to. The voice actors are another aspect of this show that don’t nearly get the attention they deserve.

Possibly the most poignant aspect of this series is how it’s able to use its stylized world to convey an optimistic narrative of such magnitude, yet simultaneously, feel rather frank and not full of itself just like Mob himself. So what is it about Mob Psycho 100 that fills me with such determination that I feel that I can conquer just about any hurdle that life throws my way? It’s that your "talents" do not make you vastly superior to others, no one is impressed with your skill in rhythm games or chinese cartoon trivia. There's nothing stronger than the power of raw honesty, admitting to our faults and working on them to improve ourselves and grow as individuals.

The show manages to take dilemmas we face in our mind and our world on a daily basis and presents solutions/growth mindsets to overcome these mental hurdles. With the illusion of said solutions being larger than life, but with the actual solutions being fairly cut and dry. The show’s ability to juxtapose these unhealthy mindsets that plague our society as esper wildebeests with someone as straightforward and honest like Mob instead of some cocky arrogant shounen protagonist is surprisingly refreshing. The way Mob Psycho handles taking on life for what it is, despite what talents or traits he's been born with, is righteously optimistic in a way that fills me with ambition. What Mob does better than any other anime, is that its morals are based around running towards a goal rather than away from its fears.

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Mob Psycho fills me with such determination that I can conquer anything in life I put my mind to. 

Action Fun
Story: 7/10 B-
Animation/Art: 10/10 A+
Sound: 8/10 B
Characters: 9/10 A-
Acting(subbed): 10/10 A+
Acting(dubbed): 8/10 B
Enjoyment: 8/10 B
Overall: 8/10 B+

Story:
Mob Psycho 100 revolves around a young boy nicknamed Mob trying to find his way in the world, led by his fake psychic and, master, Reigen. The story, in the beginning, is rather slow and not fully immersive. It follows day-to-day activities and events that happen in Mob's life. By the time of episode 4 however, it begins to pick up. The introduction of a new character immediately catches attention and shows that there may be a larger world than what was previously known of people similar to Mob. After this, the story slows down again for a moment to focus on Ritsu, Mob's younger brother. The conflict introduced in the small amount of time where Ritsu is focused is astonishingly well fleshed out and very emotionally impactful. The villains kinda came out of nowhere and it gets generic but ends on a nice cliffhanger to prepare for season 2.

Animation/Art:
The animation in this show is absolutely phenomenal. Bright flashing colors and smooth animation in every single fight. In terms of sheer flashiness, this show has the vast majority of anime beat immediately just because of how many colors there are. The general animation outside of fight scenes is also great, with exaggerated facial expressions and movements for comedy and more serious, smooth, natural movements in the more tense scenes. The art style is where I see many getting put off. It’s completely separate from the usual anime art style. It’s much more simple and reflects the creator, ONE’s, drawing ability. I actually really liked it myself but it's understandable why many wouldn’t. A positive of it is that the expressions and movements characters do can be way over the top to a level above most other anime without seeming out of place.

Sound:
The music in this show is great. Every time Mob’s theme plays it sounds like he’s the villain, reflecting how the actual villains in the show feel about him. The sad music reflects what is happening in the scene very well and elevates the emotion felt tenfold. The sound balancing of the show is good, dialogue and music are able to be present at the same time without one overpowering the other. The sound effects are also pretty nice.

Characters:
The characters in this show are great. Mob, the protagonist is a likable character who, while starting out bland, becomes more and more sympathetic and understandable. His journey and what he needs to accomplish is reflected in the characters around him. Contrast is drawn between him and the enemies of the show, showing what Mob could have become if he didn’t meet Reigen. His social incompetence is better done than most other anime, instead of being overtly awkward he is instead just quiet and doesn’t like talking. His relationship with his brother Ritsu is complex and an emotional point in the series. The other main character Reigen is quite possibly one of the most comedic and entertaining characters to watch in all of anime. He is a skilled con man and very smart but also has a work ethic where he won’t take money if he feels that he hasn’t earned it. He is a role model for Mob to follow and it’s very obvious that despite his dubious nature he is a good person at heart who is just trying to make a living. He also gives great speeches, giving Mob a Spiderman-esque speech on how to use his powers and convincing the villains of the show how ridiculous they and their goals are.

Acting (subbed):
The subbed acting is great. Each character sounds natural and realistic for the situation at all times. Mob’s voice actor has a great emotional range, sounding bland and neutral for the most part but becoming much more serious and aggressive sounding when needed. Side characters like Teru and Ritsu also have great voice acting, showing fear and high levels of emotion when faced with their flaws. Reigen in particular has the best voice acting in the show, being the most over-the-top character it would be easy to become too over-the-top for the actor. Yet they carefully balance the line between comedy and overacting throughout the entire show.

Acting (dubbed):
Yes, I watched the entire series in both dub and sub. Dubbed acting is mostly good. Mob, Ritsu, and Teru are largely okay. There were some moments where I thought that they sounded a little off in their acting but it was rarely an issue that drew me out of the moment. The enemies of the show in particular had varying levels of voice acting. Some of them were voice acted perfectly acceptably while others were subpar. They just sounded off or not like they were putting their heart and soul into the acting, something which becomes very noticeable throughout the series. But the shining star was comparable if not superior to the subbed version of them. REIGEN. He is super entertaining to listen to throughout the series and adds a flair that subbed Reigen just can’t touch. It’s almost worth watching the series dubbed purely for his sake. Almost.

Enjoyment and Overall:
A fantastic first season for a three-season show. Great characters, good music, good acting and a pretty decent story. It’s above average in everything. However, it’s not really all that excellent in anything except animation and acting. However, the next two seasons improve on this greatly and it is absolutely worth going through this season to see the next two.

A great show with good characters and some top tier action.

# Gli eroi e le difficoltà della quotidianità

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# ALERT: La recensione riguarda tutte le stagioni.

Cosa succede quando l'anime "shonen" classico incontra la parodia e la sperimentazione formale? 
Si genera un ibrido bizzarro, che quasi reinventa una tradizione che da sempre stata un concentrato di intenti edificanti e motivazionali che, nonostante le ambizioni solitamente scarse dei suoi valori artistici, sono un manifesto di come quel mono-mito universale di eroismo e coraggio cambia nel tempo e tra gli autori.

In un momento in cui questo tipo di produzioni sta tornando ad essere fortemente conservatore (vedasi Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen o My Hero Academia), appare quasi come un miracolo l'idea di un unicum come questo prodotto che presenta un intreccio bizzarro e sfilacciato, quasi slice of life e uno stile di animazione simil-americano nel suo minimalismo fluido, a tratti bozzettistico e pittorico.

Se l'Attacco dei Giganti e Fullmetal Alchemist erano riusciti a mischiare la componente "necessaria" di intrattenimento puro con una certa gravitas drammatica e temi impegnati, a mancare era forse un'opera che in quel filone mantenesse una simile cura dei contenuti in concomitanza con un'atmosfera totalmente contraria, comica e leggera, ma non per questo superficiale. 

Ci aveva provato __One Punch Man__, tratto dall'omonimo manga dello stesso autore di Mob. Nonostante la decostruzione del supereroe e di un intero modo di concepire gli scontri, OPM ha (forse anche perché è ancora in corso) pochi altri aspetti contenutistici degni di nota, ricorrendo ancora ai limiti di un impianto più sensazionalistico che porta in molti casi a limitare l'essenza dell'opera ad una componente parodistica e pseudo-sovversiva quali sono la violenza pulp e l'idea di un supereroe invincibile che mira semplicemente ad avere una lotta combattuta, rompendo tutta la struttura di pathos e progressione narrativa che solitamente si cerca del genere.

Ebbene, Mob come il precursore prosegue sul solco di un mix tra destrutturazione e classicismo totale, ma con una verve meno satirica e più sorniona, di primo acchito sembra infatti che la sperimentazione consista solo nelle animazioni "fumettose", potrebbe apparire addirittura derivativo se pensiamo all'idea che il protagonista Shigeo sia uno psichico (come Tornado di OPM), così come la sua somiglianza con Saitama e la sua forza che fin dall'inizio sembra invincibile, mentre il character design è costruito per essere banale.

Tutto dà l'impressione di essere mondano e comune, ma al contempo sorge velocemente il punto in cui l'opera scatena la propria unicità e la sua carica grintosa, al punto che è proprio in un lavoro così "di basso profilo" che si presentano alcune tra le scene di combattimento migliori di tutta l'animazione giapponese, in cui la cura tecnica raggiunge livelli assurdi, incredibili per un'opera che manca di tutta quella magniloquenza epica di un Dragon Ball o un Gurren Lagann.

Capiamo facilmente, anche se ci sono momenti in cui la storia cerca di mettercelo in dubbio, che Shigeo è lo psichico più forte del mondo fin dall'inizio, ma la genialità della serie parte dallo spunto iniziale: l'idea che il combattente più forte trattenga la sua forza per non danneggiare gli altri e per non perderne il controllo, ne consegue che la struttura è invertita: si sposta il fulcro dal migliorare con l'allenamento (per quanto la serie dia valore anche ad esso) alla misura e al contesto in cui si usa il proprio potere.

La semplicità dell'ambientazione, del protagonista e la demenzialità del suo umorismo servono a dunque a riflettere questo scarto tra un personaggio comune, simile al target di riferimento "da educare" con un potere capace di sconquassare il mondo e la stessa estetica del cartone che si frantuma e ricrea continuamente per riflettere uno spettatore adolescente degli anni 10 che è stato rimpinzato da anni di prodotti sul potere dei sogni e del "se vuoi, puoi", ma che ciononostante non ha idea di cosa voglia fare della propria vita ed è annoiato, preso da situazioni più quotidiane come dichiararsi alla ragazza o farsi sfruttare in un lavoretto part-time.

In questo senso, la grandezza di Mob Psycho 100 è soprattutto nella sua onestà, nella sua volontà di non porre l'accento su un modello di adolescente che non ha particolari nessi con il suo pubblico, ma su un protagonista che riesce a diventare un modello di vita a partire da una situazione di partenza, un gancio preciso con la realtà dello spettatore perché, se è vero che un protagonista umano e fallibile come noi esiste da tempo in ogni medium, è anche vero che i pregi e i difetti sono solitamente diversi da quelli della gente comune, più legate ad interrogativi etici più alti come un modello di società propri di una dimensione "militare", di onore o genericamente politica, tutti concetti meno pertinenti alla vita di tutti i giorni.

Se è vero che le esplosioni non sono realtà di tutti i giorni (specialmente se c'è di mezzo il sovrannaturale come in questo caso), è vero però che spostare l'accento dalla filosofia dei sogni ("voglio diventare il re dei pirati" ecc ecc) alla filosofia del potere (inteso nel senso più ampio) è una scelta più sofisticata, laddove nella realtà i sogni molti scoprono i sogni con il tempo e il potere talvolta si conquista con la fatica, ma altrettante volte capita per caso o per eredità familiare, così come altrettanto estrinseco è il modo in cui utilizziamo il potere, spesso influenzato dalla situazione del momento o da uno stato d'animo. Un capriccio manipolatorio di un datore di lavoro, una vendetta concretizzata grazie alla sensazione di invincibilità, far pesare agli altri la propria situazione gerarchica ecc ecc.

In altre parole, Mob Psycho 100 non racconta una prospettiva simil-bushido di persone che devono bruciare le tappe della loro crescita, trovando prima dell'età adulta la volontà e la disciplina per realizzare obiettivi più grandi di loro e cambiare il mondo, ma racconta una società di persone influenzate dai condizionamenti sociali e che non sono da sole in grado di scoprire la propria essenza poiché chiuse in una latenza, in un'anonima tranquillità quotidiana che viene considerata mediocrità da chi ha ambizioni più grandi, non è un caso infatti che l'opera derida o comunque porti in più casi a sfavorire chi parla con pathos e termini altisonanti di compiti, onore e fantasiose idee di società.

Questo atteggiamento scanzonato non vuole però essere un'esortazione al pensare solo al proprio orticello, vuole piuttosto mostrare un eroismo più "pratico", più basato sul suo significato in relazione non ai lutti o alla determinazione come innesco ma come consapevolezza, come amore disinteressato, un po' alla Spiderman, in cui l'eroe riesce ad essere contemporaneamente una persona matura con la forza per reggere compiti enormi, ma anche un ragazzetto che non sa fare un discorso di senso compiuto alla propria fiamma.

Un altro aspetto di enorme importanza, rappresentato da Reigen, è l'idea che il talento non sia solo quello dei poteri di combattimento che sono fatti per toccare gli istinti catartici di tutti noi, ma anche ogni capacità e ognuno è importante in modo diverso, concetto importante che però non è lasciato, come altri prodotti del genere, ad un concetto tenuto sullo sfondo solo per giustificare narrativamente la presenza di personaggi scarsi, ma piuttosto è parte integrante del messaggio di Mob Psycho 100, un concetto che serve a portare i personaggi "superiori" in mezzo alla gente, a rendere la squadra tra Shigeo e __Reigen__ così prodigiosa.

Da questo principio, un personaggio che all' inizio sembrava l'ennesima ripetizione del Mr. Satan del caso (cioè l'archetipo del cresciutello millantatore, esistente dai tempi delle commedie classiche), finisce per diventare una figura più profonda, che sì tratteggia sì come un ciarlatano e un vanesio, ma anche come un oratore e un datore di lavoro dallo spiccato carisma, concetto di compensazione questo che trova la sua consacrazione sul finale, dove riesce dove nessun altro è riuscito neanche con i poteri: toccare Shigeo.

Il nocciolo di queste abilità "extra-potere combattivo" arriva però con uno dei temi più cruciali: quello del soprannaturale e della ciarlataneria. Reigen è, infatti, nonostante il suo buon animo e la voglia di far stare bene chi inganna, pur sempre un truffatore, a lui si uniscono diversi ciarlatani che approfittano delle debolezze della gente, concetto che si astrae dagli spiriti fino alle circonvenzioni più comuni dell' oratoria. 

Reigen e Shigeo si possono infatti contrapporre in due diversi modi di intendere il potere: quello legato strettamente alla vita e la morte o il potere di persuasione, in grado potenzialmente di rovinare la vita delle persone in maniere più sottili, i nemici maggiori nella serie sono infatti generalmente coloro che sanno usare bene entrambi, laddove entrambi i protagonisti sono stati portati a conoscere i pericoli dell' utilizzo sbagliato delle proprie abilità, a cui cercano in maniera e misura diversa di porre rimedio.

~!Soprattutto attraverso il personaggio di Mekumo (Fossette nell' adattamento italiano), Mob descrive anche cos'è che può portare le persone a credere in una religione, indipendentemente dai pericoli di condizionamento: la ricerca dell' insolito, di un' esperienza elettrizzante, lo stesso bisogno primordiale che muove la leader del club di telepatia che all' inizio della serie sembrava un mero espediente comico ma poi si scopre mosso dagli stessi obiettivi, in un episodio alla "Incontri Ravvicinati del Terzo Tipo" dove, se il focus va sulla meraviglia dell' incontro con gli alieni, prima di tutto viene spostato sul vivere le avventure adolescenziali in mezzo alla natura, così come nel club dell' allenamento fisico è il cameratismo e la collaborazione onorevole, anche l'idea di uno sforzo fisico, meritocratico a cementificare un quadro di formazione che ogni adolescente dovrebbe avere.

Un'età, quella dell' adolescenza, che è quella della scoperta di sé e il passaggio finale prima della maggiore età, in cui l'individuo è più manipolabile e in preda a una confusione di emozioni contrastanti che si scatena sul finale singolare, dove tutti i cattivi sono stati sistemati negli episodi precedenti e non c'è più nessun pericolo, se non il protagonista che perde il controllo dei suoi poteri.

Nessuna botta che non sia un vano tentativo di metterlo k.o, nessun avversario finale, ogni grande lotta in Mob Psycho 100 è un flusso di coscienza e lì più che mai è una lotta tra noncuranza e compassione, tra accettazione e frattura, è però tramite la conoscenza dei diversi punti di vista che si arriva ad una risoluzione, un' idea che arriva a redimere un po' tutti gli avversari, idea che in effetti è un po' troppo idealizzata anche per gli standard degli altri anime che traspongono battle shonen.!~

Al netto di questi difetti e di un didascalismo un po' eccessivo della prima stagione (giusta nella consequenzialità dei confetti della serie ma un po' troppo ridotta a questo scopo), Mob Psycho 100 è un capolavoro che riesce ad esprimere concetti alti e grandi sperimentazioni strutturali e formali attraverso i mezzi non solo dell' azione ma della commedia, due generi che normalmente hanno problemi a mostrare una simile profondità, specialmente se con uno scopo didascalico e adolescenziale, ma è il superamento di queste sfide difficili a forgiare la gloria di un' opera che ricorderemo come un'importante tappa dell' animazione giapponese negli anni a venire.

Un capolavoro esilarante che riesce ad unire slice of life e sovrannaturale con un'animazione fluida e innovativa.

Mob Psycho 100 Series Watch Order

Season 1

Mob Psycho 100 Mini

Mob Psycho 100 Reigen- The Miraculous Unknown Psychic OVA

Season 2

The Spirits and Such Consultation Office’s First Company Outing ~ A Healing Trip That Warms The Heart ~ OVA