Mob Psycho 100: Guide Book, also known as TV Anime Mob Psycho 100 Characters Official Guide (ＴＶアニメ モブサイコ１００ キャラクターとか公式ガイド, TV Anime Mobusaikohyaku Kyarakutā Toka Kōshiki Gaido), and Mob Psycho 100 TV Official Anime Guide Book, or simply Mob Psycho 100: TV Guide, was published on April 5, 2019[1] in Japan by Shogakukan. It consists of 88 pages and includes Mob Psycho 100 anime season 1 and season 2 character profiles and concept designs, episodes guides, screen caps, image gallery, interviews, and more.[2]
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The long-awaited publication of the first official guide!
A fan book compiling information on the popular characters from the TV anime series Mob Psycho 100 & Mob Psycho 100 II has finally been published! The book thoroughly dissects the five main characters Mob, Reigen, Dimple, Ritsu and Teru.
- Character guides and episodes guides.
- Concept art
- Cast interviews (Setsuo Itō, Takahiro Sakurai, Akio Ōtsuka, Miyu Irino, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka)
- Staff interviews (original author — ONE, director — Yuzuru Tachikawa, series composition — Hiroshi Seko, character design — Yoshimichi Kameda).
The cover art was drawn by character designer Yoshimichi Kameda.[1]
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ＴＶアニメ モブサイコ１００ キャラクターとか公式ガイド on Shogakukan Comic website
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Mob Psycho 100 III just aired its final episode a little over a week ago, leaving fans wondering about the future of their favorite characters, and the possibility of a fourth season looming ahead. While it may appear that Reigen and Mob’s story still has a future ahead, especially after the possibility of the young pre-teen’s blossoming friendship with Tsubomu solidifying, the anime might just have seen its last moments ever.
The story written and illustrated by One was first released in a literary manga format in 2012. With a running time of five years, in which it produced over 15 volumes, Mob Psycho 100 saw its final chapter released in 2017. A year prior to its ending, the story earned an animated adaptation by TV Tokyo, with 2 seasons between 2016 and 2019. The third season of Mob Psycho 100 comprised the three last arcs into 12 episodes, including the very last scenes in the manga where the audience faces Reigen, Mob, and all those around them one last time.
So, is the Mob Psycho 100 anime over? Technically, yes. More often than not, when a manga is over, the anime will swiftly follow its literary counterpart after it finishes animating its last saga. While some animes are an exception to the rule — Crayon Shin-chan and Doraemon — it is safe to assume that Mob Psycho 100 has ended for good. While it may be a bittersweet goodbye, the last episode was packed with action, tears, and laughter, and We Got This Covered is here to unveil everything that happened in Mob Psycho 100‘s very last episode and all the details surrounding this action-packed episode.
Mob’s last explosion
The tenth episode of the third season introduced what would be the moments leading to Mob’s very last and most destructive explosion in Mob Psycho 100. As Mob gathered the courage to finally confess his feelings to Tsubomi Takane, his childhood crush who is moving towns, the young boy is hit by a distracted truck driver. Although normally attentive to his surroundings, Mob took note of the yawning driver who nearly hit a young child and pushed the kid out of the way, ending up at the tail-end of the truck.
His weakened, damaged body, alongside the emotional distress, leads Mob into the ‘???’ state that names the arc. In a completely destructive moment, the last two episodes show Mob’s power, to the point where the boy can’t even take control of his own body or will, overpowered by the side of his mind that is yearning for power release after years of continuously restraining his power for the sake of others.
In order to downsize the destruction surrounding Seasoning City, several outside sources attempt to control Mob, including Teruki Hanazawa, Toichiru Suzuki — who was previously locked up and was freed for the sole purpose of attempting to stop Mob — Ritsu, Reigen, and late-spirit Dimple. Only the latter managed to get Mob out of his trance.
Ritsu’s 100 percent and Dimple’s return
Every single attempt to cease Mob’s rampaging power was characterized by each character who led their try. The first one to give it a go right from the start was Hanazawa. As Mob’s friend and a powerful psychic, Hanazawa took it upon himself to try his hardest to stop Mob, one way or another. In the end, in spite of his immense effort, the boy ended up being thoroughly defeated by Mob, putting his life on the line in the process. The best possible solution for this situation was to send someone whose powers would be equally as large as Mob’s: Suzuki. Unfortunately, this too proved to be in vain, although this villain got a good redemption arc after being defeated.
Out of the three first attempts, Ritsu’s was by far the most impactful for the fight thus far. Mob’s little brother introduces an entirely new side to the main character, adding even more depth to the stoic face the audience keeps watching week after week. Ritsu brings a new light to Mob’s childhood, sharing the boy’s struggles while keeping a straight face and low profile in order to protect himself and those around him. Ritsu wished for his brother to remain the same, with that hope manifesting itself in Ritsu reaching his 100 percent state – a never-before-seen feat. Although this is not strong enough to stop Mob altogether, he manages to obliterate the bouquet of flowers that Mob had been holding onto.
In a small and short scene, the Fitness club members try to stop Mob as well, and although this touches the boy, it proves to be fruitless once again. The final attempt comes through Reigen, Mob’s faithful friend, boss, and mentor. As previously seen, Reigen’s power may not appear in the form of psychic energy, but instead, in the gift of the gab, and has always managed to get through to Mob by using his words. While it did not seem like enough, since his clothes began to deteriorate due to Mob’s overwhelming force, yet another familiar face is added to the equation: Dimple. So here’s what happened.
While it may appear that he came out of nowhere, especially after everyone believed him to be dead (which, well, he is), Dimple’s presence never truly faded. His last remaining spirit began wandering around, eventually making its way into Reigen’s body, just in time to help his friend. The boy had grieved Dimple before, and seeing him again — in Reigen’s body nonetheless — Mob’s inner will begins to fade. Reigen admits his powers and everything he’s said up until this moment, were all lies. And even if Mob knew it all along, for the most part, it is enough to bring the boy into a halt and stop him in his tracks, finally ending the murderous stance he had been projecting, thus ending Mob’s final explosion.
Mob’s confession to Tsubomi and their friendship
At the end of the day, one of the moments that led to Mob’s final and most destructive explosion was his last opportunity for confession. His childhood crush Tsubomi, prior to leaving town, agreed to hear Mob and say goodbye one last time, giving him the perfect window for confession. Naturally, this would end up taking a turn for the worse when Mob was hit by the truck on his way to Tsubomi, treasuring the bouquet he had been holding for the entirety of his rampage.
Once the boy finally managed to come out of his trance, he remembered his prior agreement to meeting Tsubomi at the park, and even if it was unlikely that she would be there — especially considering the city had been left in ashes — Mob still insisted on heading to the park. Much to everyone’s surprise, Tsubomi was sitting on a stool, awaiting Mob amid all the rumble left behind, and in an off-screen moment, the boy confessed and was promptly turned down. Tsubomi admitted to having never seen Mob as anything more than a friend.
Afterward, Mob returns to Dimple and Reigen’s side, breaking down in tears after sporting a small smile. Above all, he understood and respected Tsubomi, even if it felt as if the world was crumbling around him- just for a little. In spite of confessing his feelings and being turned down, Mob and Tsubomi still promised to talk on the phone from time to time, and through a small moment, the audience sees the two of them on the phone, catching up on life.
The aftermath
The ‘???’ explosion wrecked the entire Seasoning City, including houses, buildings, and even parks and forests. Mob’s power was so destructive that the city had to be rebuilt from scratch by several psychics and former espers who put in the effort of building everything back in its place. The moments after the explosion finally ceased show the aftermath of the destruction, and most of all – Mob’s own growth as a person, student, and friend.
Right away, the audience meets back up with the Telepathy club, who against all odds confirm the aliens will be returning – however whacky that may turn out. The Body Improvement Club, in a surprising turn of events, is now led by Sagawa and Mob. Although the boy isn’t as physically endowed as his mates, he worked harder than anyone, managing to be head of the club that he didn’t even know he liked or belonged on.
Lastly, before heading to the final scene, Mob invites Ritsu to be a part of his club, even though his brother turns down the offer in favor of being vice president of his class. In addition to Ritsu’s appearance, Hanazawa appears again, showing major improvement from when the audience last saw him. Prior to this scene, Hanazawa had appeared completely naked, drained, and battered from his attempt to stop Mob. Joining the two brothers, the trio now share a newfound peace and normalcy after the events.
Reigen’s appreciation party
The final scene, and likely the last time we’ll see Mob, Reigen, Dimple, and Ritsu, came in a tearful, albeit giggle-inducing moment. Several characters whom the audience has met appear one by one at Reigen’s office. Now also working at the Spirits and Such consultation office, Kurata joins Seriwaza and Mob under Reigen’s leadership, but as a secretary. Mob’s loyal friends from school, Ritsu, Hanazawa, Sho Suzuki, and Mob are all seen pacing around the room as the scene starts building up suspense, and everyone gathers around getting all the preparations back in order.
As they notice Reigen’s presence is nearing them, the group starts hiding as the man walks into the room, complaining about his previous client. Accompanied by Dimple, Reigen is suddenly faced with the group of people he unknowingly took under his wing, and all the kids he adopted along the way – even if he didn’t notice. The group gathered to show appreciation to Reigen one last time, wishing him a happy birthday.
Leaving Reigen in tears — or allergies as he’d call it — Mob’s cheerful laughter fills the room upon seeing his mentor and friend being teased and loved by everyone he knows. At last, the audience says one last goodbye to the two characters who led this heartwarming series, with a proper last show of appreciation to Reigen, who unknowingly changed the lives of hundreds of people in Seasoning City.
So there you have it. The episode was packed with information, proving to be the gift that kept on giving – until no more. Mob Psycho 100 is officially over in the manga, and the animation is very likely to follow suit. Perhaps, who knows, One may wish to bring the characters back from time to time, we shall see.
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Mob’s Encounter With ???%
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Moments Between Reigen And Mob
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Things Are Back To Normal
The anime adaptation of Mob Psycho 100 has finally come to an end after six years. It’s disheartening for the fans who were deeply connected with the series, which is easily evident from its impressive 8.6 IMDB rating. Given its huge success and the love it received from fans around the world, maybe the creators will bring a sequel to the show in the future. But as of now, Mob Psycho 100 has bid farewell to the fans.
Throughout these three seasons, Mob Psycho’s story ran smoothly with no complexity and a straightforward storyline. But the last villain of the story was a mystery — His motives and conversations with Mob might be confusing to some fans, so here’s a brief explanation of the final episode of the series.
Reigen and Serizawa Approach Mob
The whirlpool created by Mob has grown even bigger, and the city has been vastly destroyed by Mob’s madness. Tsubomi, who is still waiting for Mob in the park, notices the giant vortex and decides to leave. But then she remembers her promise to Mob and chooses to stay. In the meantime, Serizawa and Reigen are headed toward Mob, but his immense powers make it difficult for them to reach him. Serizawa advises Reigen to turn back as Mob has been sucking his energy continuously, and now he has started feeling powerless. But Reigen is determined to meet Mob, so he continues approaching Mob and tells Serizawa to head back.
Mob’s Encounter With ???%
Next, we see Mob and his split personality (???%) having a conversation in the mental world, and Mob’s fragments are continuously joining his other half, symbolizing the latter is taking control over the former. Mob thinks that Tsubomi shouldn’t see him in his current state. But on the contrary, his split personality says that this is the side she needs to see as he is finally being himself. ???% tries to make him realize why he liked Tsubomi in the first place. He says that despite having psychic powers, she never treated him any differently, so it was ???% who liked Tsubomi and not Mob.
Moments Between Reigen And Mob
In the meantime, Reigen has finally managed to reach closer to Mob. Mob tells ???% that just like Tsubomi, Reigen never treated him any differently, either. But ???% backlashes by saying that all Reigen wanted was his esper powers to make more money. Reigen finally understands the feelings Mob has been holding for so long. All of Mob’s fragments eventually join ???%, meaning the latter has taken full control. Despite his incapability to face the awakened Mob and after being badly trounced, Reigen still manages to reach him. But as expected, ???% doesn’t care a bit about him.
Dimple Is Finally Back
Reigen’s body is taken over by Dimple, who is able to come back as Mob has been desperately waiting for him. Reigen finally confesses to Mob that he doesn’t have any psychic powers. This comes as a shock to Mob, and he finally comes to peace with himself. Reigen continues with his confessions and says that he used him for his esper powers to make more money. He assures Mob that he is perfect the way he is, as everyone has their other side. Now, the final conversation between Mob and ???% begins, and the latter is surprised to know that Reigen and everyone else accepts Mob the way he is. Finally ???% and Mob join hands, and the real Shigeo Kageyama reaches his 100%.
With a single flower left in his hand, Mob goes to meet Tsubomi while Dimple and Reigen wait for him. A few moments later, Mob returns and breaks down, revealing that she has rejected him. Reigen and Dimple cheer him up and discuss how they will repair the damaged city.
Things Are Back To Normal
Several months have passed since that incident, and Mob is doing great in the Body Improvement Club. He has also become the vice president of the club, while Ritzu has become the vice president of the Student Council. At the end moments of the episode, Mob, Ritzu, and Teru head to Reigen’s office, where Tome now works as a secretary. Serizawa, Sho, and many of Mob’s friends are also gathered there, and they finally surprise Reigen with a birthday party. They all have a great time, and the series ends with Mob spreading his million-dollar smile.
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Is there someone living inside Shigeo in Mob Psycho 100?
Credit: Bones
Credit: Bones
With Mob Psycho 100 Season 3 coming in October, a lot of questions surrounding Mob’s powers are expected to be answered. So, what is inside Shigeo in Mob Psycho 100? Are we finally getting an answer to the other Shigeo that appears whenever Ritsu gets injured?
Mob Psycho 100 Season 3 will pick up after Shigeo and Toichiro Suzuki’s fight. After defeating Claw’s founding leader, Mob is set to return to the Spirits and Such Consultation Office with Reigen and Katsuya Serizawa.
The most exciting news is that Mob Psycho 100 Season 3‘s opening sequence has just been released! There, we saw Mob, Reigen, and the rest of the characters again!
What an exciting time to be alive!
Related: Who Does Mob End Up With in Mob Psycho 100?
What is Inside Shigeo in Mob Psycho 100?
Credit: Bones
Inside Shigeo lies ???, a manifestation of Mob’s truest existence in Mob Psycho 100.
It is a separate identity of Mob that frequently appears when his emotions get the best of him. Mob’s pent-up emotions rise whenever one of his family members is injured and ??? appears.
It is believed that ??? started when Tsubomi left Shigeo. Mob suppressed his emotions and frustration because he had no one to turn to.
It is also assumed to be the manifestation of Mob’s reluctance to use his psychic abilities following an incident in his childhood.
In the anime, it is characterized by Mob’s eyes glowing completely and his hair flaring wildly. Think of it as Mob’s anime rage moment, where he finally gets to use his psychic abilities to destroy the enemy.
??? also appears whenever Mob passes out as a result of extreme stress. While Mob is strong, ??? exceeds the capabilities of the average Mob. It can absorb more energy and use Shigeo’s full range of abilities.
From energy and matter absorption to technokinesis and mass exorcism in the midst of massive disasters, ??? is a formidable opponent.
Unlike Mob, ??? despises all of his friends. However, ??? is known to harbor similar feelings for Tsubomi as well as affection for his brother, Ritsu.
Is ??? and Mob the Same Person in Mob Psycho 100?
Credit: Bones
As of this writing, ??? is believed to be the same person as Mob.
Imagine ??? as Mob’s other personality. It resides within him and represents all of Mob’s emotions.
Some fans noted that ??? is the true Shigeo Kageyama and not the other way around. After all, the basis of everyone’s personality lies in all our temperaments and emotions.
After seeing Mob mostly as a background character, it’s arguably interesting. At the start of the series, Mob is a very antisocial character who doesn’t have any identifiable character traits.
It is speculated that this is because of ??? inside of him. He hid his personality within him, which resulted in his present behavior in the series.
Over time, Mob started to socialize. From meeting Reigen, joining the Body Improvement Club, and becoming friends with other people, ??? slowly rises in the series. This explains the sudden appearance of ??? whenever Mob is under extreme stress.
Either way, Mob and ??? are just the same person. Unfortunately, Mob developed a split personality due to the unfortunate trauma he experienced in his childhood.
This prevented him from showing the real Shigeo Kageyama that he should have shown throughout the series.