Mob Psycho is Better Than One-Punch Man.

[@ScamboliReviews]

These types of videos usually perform a little poorly so I was t-thinking 👉👈 maybe if you know someone who might like this video you could share it? 😳

[@zerolzeeq]

Okay dad

[@richbb3304]

hi scam, ur a great anime channel

[@dinotech3416]

Tsundere mode activate

[@eternalmage2347]

My man where’s your gaming review videos I’m still waiting I recommend you talk about why shadow of Mordor and war is fucking trash, it’s so easy it hurts, all there is are flashy animations to make up for the predictable gameplay. That’s why I prefer from software games because they give you a challenge

[@guppy719]

only if it encourages upload speed.

[@tiburonpereze]

The fitness club are like the most underrated characters in history

[@patricklewis9787]

Yeah dude it's low key not that far from how it is in Body Conditioning in my highschool

[@pissymilky]

I love how they dont have toxic masculinity as well

[@freeReligion]

Ong lmao

[@tristanthewalrus7496]

And Dimple is the unsung hero by season 2, helping Mob at his lowest points, help him out even though he could get one shotted again.

[@syka5540]

Ikr

[@npc1172]

I liked that they made the fitness club realistic. 99% of jacked dudes that go to the gym are hyped to see weak or fat people overcome it and better themselves. They're usually always nice people and very helpful.

[@winkiedinkie1452]

That arc where mob gets kidnapped upgrades ur statement to +10

[@thibaldus3]

I've had the same experience.

[@contentcop]

As someone who used to be a fat weak guy, who's now a jacked guy. I am the fitness the club (as well as a handful of friends). We're actually planning a group cosplay for Halloween. And, it's amazing seeing/helping people fall in love with the power fitness gives them. Life's scary and stressful, but things seem smaller when you're bigger lol

[@TheSpeep]

Theyre actually like that because apparently ONE based them on some guys he met irl at the gym and whod all just been really supportive. Which I think makes the whole thing even sweeter.

[@gdaygerman29]

FIGHT ON

[@DinoCoke]

Just realised that Mob and Saitama have the same pyjamas

[@FireyPhoenix1314]

Thank you for pointing that out

[@tylerandjosh9097]

@Ben i think at the end of s1 or at some point reigen whips out his phone and has a saitama wallpaper

[@VioletsOnMars]

Somewhere in the fanfic universe, Mob was secretly Saitama before he lost his hair.

[@hairistired8010]

@@tylerandjosh9097 beginning of s1 actually lmao. It's episode 1

[@return3116]

Bruh lolxd.

[@difforno]

What Mob Psycho 100 taught me is that if the anime looks a bit weird and goofy, it's a certified 10/10 banger

[@tsukeyi]

lemme put u on Gintama

[@Zero-rp4xr]

@@bryanwells4063 facts

[@jugkewl]

one piece lol

[@inrpicmax6541]

@@bryanwells4063 i was litterly thinking about that anime when i saw the comment and forgot the name of it

[@arbuzow]

@@bryanwells4063 hell yeah

[@tofu585]

‘It’s something that grows on you, like herpes or anal.’ That was the most unique analogy i’ve ever heard.

[@kinglattice705]

You'll be into it once you're older

[@graha]

ANALogy

[@neil2051]

Most realistic as well

[@mushmush4980]

Is that why there's a headphone warning

[@lorddukfoxyzeppeli7921]

What was hat outro ost?

[@asmrkl6083]

“Show this to an epileptic kid and he can’t stop wiggling from excitement” This had me ded

[@BrownRicePaddy]

Waaaaab

[@Jacksparrowthethird03]

Damn so you really just gonna spoil a joke 😐

[@mysarla]

Bignibba 696 it’s like 5min into the vid, ofc the comments are gonna spoil stuff cuz they’re *commenting on the video* you should just watch the vid all the way through before if u don’t wanna be spoiled =.=

[@rafaelmurrieta4281]

I finally got the joke god I'm so dumb

[@heyguys9yearsago785]

@@Jacksparrowthethird03 comments are used to review the video. Next time u should watch the video first before going to the comment section

[@kergutierrez4165]

After finishing S1 of Mob Psycho, i realized how good or great reigen was. I know he's a scammer because of his business, and it's amazing because he could have used mob to do anything for his sake. He could actually use mob to rob a bank or anything, but he didn't and he even taught mob not to rely too much on powers or use his power to hurt others. I'd say, that's a great character.

[@LuciusC]

The irony of it wasn't lost on me. You could tell that most of the "life lessons" Reigen had for Mob were transparently for his own sake, usually to get him to do what he wanted in that moment. But even so, the things he was saying were still based on a solid moral framework so it worked out in the end.

[@francisruizyamba6149]

The season 2 of mob psycho is well made as well

[@gapplssb]

mob isn't that stupid

[@kergutierrez4165]

Well, i know that mob isn't stupid, but if he wasn't told to hold back on using his powers or if he wasn't supervised by reigen, he might ended up being one of the characters in the series like the blonde one, or that two villain at season 2 (the teleporting one and the main villain).

[@justiceandpaco7344]

@@LuciusC so it was kinda like a hypocrite teachings

[@VisionTruthFN]

I like to think OPM is about a a MAN discovering himself and Mob Psycho is more about a boy becoming a man.

[@morde6261]

That would work if at least Saitama make another thing rather than waiting in his house hopping to appear someone more powerfull than him lets just take him like a joke character like his autor say

[@StrykeSZN]

Yep. 2 sides of the same coin. both peak

[@dukeheavens9990]

​@@morde6261 shut up he's not a joke character you hater

[@NightWink129]

Oooh, interesting.

[@shamerzaihan8638]

King can summon saitama, while reigen can summon Mob

[@bromomento5913]

Like father like son-

[@Nate-vn8xx]

@@Raccon_Detective. imagine saitama fighting dio, he doesn't need a stand to defeat him he can just punch dio, time stop won't do anything

[@TheNSN26]

Sakura can summon naruto

[@inleviwetrust]

@@Nate-vn8xx Imagine how happy saitama would be if he met giorno lmao

[@dx5gaming715]

@@TheNSN26 🗿

[@alivingstone9811]

What does Saitama have to overcome? He doesn't have to. Me: *T H E M O S Q U I T O*

[@Hitchclif]

That Mumen Rider scene always hits me hard. I love him

[@redrock5817]

S3 is coming

[@rhinuu045]

@@redrock5817 confirmed that theres even less saitama :(

[@SamsungS23Ultr]

@@rhinuu045 More Garou though 😳

[@redrock5817]

I just guessed

[@ekki1993]

@@rhinuu045 It's the manga. It has a big batch of non-saitama content. On top of that, the story is a big drag to put to anime form. It's too much content to put into a single season with no way to cut it. It's probably a reason why S2 was subpar and S3 may keep having problems until releasing (if it ever releases).

[@deviousdirtbag6814]

Onigawara (the guy that looks like Josuke) went from being that annoying side character; seemingly there only for the plot of the current episode and to never be mentioned again- To being one of my favourite characters. You watch him grow, starting to hang around more with the Fitness Club and it’s members, forming a sibling bond (or maybe even father-son bond) with the group leader. And then he gives away one of his pairs of running shoes so that Mob can get a better place in the marathon. All of these small things, small acts of kindness and development add up, and that’s exactly why i love Mob Psycho. Even side characters that never really impact the story that much get developed, and you see them going from annoying stuck-up jerks to genuinely nice people.

[@amberqueen01]

i remember rewatching mp100 and realising 'damn onigawara really had a full on character arc outside of our view,, probably on the same scale of change as teru's character development just not as focused on in the main story'

[@Mello_Loves_Chocolate]

Actually, Onigawara is based on Metal Bat, the S class hero from OPM, not Josuke (even though they both look very similar) but it makes sense since OPM and Mob Psycho 100 are both written by the same author. Both characters also look alike and have the same "tough but nice inside" delinquent personality. Metal Bat has a rather touching fight scene with Garou in season 2, which ended when Metal Bat`s little sister broke up the fight by telling them she didn't want to see any more violence or pain to her big brother. I thought this was similar to the bond between Onigawara and the Body Improvement Club prez. because he is trying to help Onigawara change himself, and give up fighting just for kicks. Also like Onigawara, Metal Bat started out as a background character for one episode - but slowly started to come into view as an interesting, worthwhile hero rather than as an extra.

[@hmm4232]

Actually someone did say that onigawara was actually josuke and was confirmed by the creator or something, so yeah, josuke alright.

[@confusedturtle183]

also finding out 2 minutes later that Onigawara legit just accidentally bought the wrong size shoes for himself and didn't know what to do with them made me laugh. Like that was a genuinely funny bit

[@dhanvi3]

Like, I remember noticing that when Onigawara joined the Fitness Club he too lagged behind the others like Mob. But in one of the later episodes, in season 3, he can be seen running alongside others. We do see him grow, even after his decision to change himself.

[@riplix20]

One of my favourite moments in the series is shown only for a second in the outro, but when the body improvement club says the only reason they’re able to push themselves is because of how hard mob tries every day to stand with them, and the courage it gives them. I love those musclebound dorks.

[@bendelaughter]

I loved that so much

[@snotte.a8670]

Sorry, when was that? Could u tell me?

[@realswobby]

Kids: "I want to be like Spiderman / Superman / Batman / ect." Adults: *"I wanna be like Mob."*

[@realswobby]

@@nottherealender It's obviously a name, since the word starts with big M :p

[@darthrevan454]

I still wanna be spider man

[@mouses_HK]

Mob is already so relatable. And he has power that can destroy the earth. So I wouldn't want to be him just because if I end up becoming too emotional like him I'll be scared for my loved ones :D

[@realswobby]

@@mouses_HK Man, you should read the manga :D no worries

[@fabulousmyriad267]

Expectation: Mob (minus the powers) Reality: Reigen (only poorer)

[@jesse564]

I think what makes Saitama an admirable character is that he knows that every fight will be unsatisfying, yet he decides to take them on because he’s doing what’s right

[@tommycityz6543]

SAITAMA IS THE MODERN HERO.... TO RELATE A PERSON WHO IS FINDING MEANING.AND WHO IS GOING THOUGH DEPRESSION.. WHO IS HAVING MENTAL ISSUES.. WHO IS FINDING SATISFACTION.. OF ACCOMPLISHMENT.. BECAUSE A 21 YEAR OLD, STARTING LIVE IS HARD... AND UNKNOWN...

[@daecwhita8596]

What's better is that he held back so much during the Boros fight because he knows how bored Boros is

[@logosking2848]

saitama actually never takes on anyone because he "knows it's right" he actually fights every single battle because whoever he fought was a mild annoyance.

[@Mat69420k]

@@logosking2848 In episode 8 and 9 of the first season, when Saitama goes out of his way to save the people, the monster wasn't annoying him, he saved many lifes there, and after that he claimed that the heroes weakened the monster so he could easily defeat it, so then all the heroes that got severely injured by fighting the monster could get all the credit, to not make it seems the heroes did nothing and were useless, he risked his own reputation (which was already 0) to credit them all and make him look bad, I know he doesn't care at all about others opinion, but regardless he cares or not, that was a hero move, this and saving people, he would save people regardless the monster is annoying him or not, he wouldn't let anyone die if he can save them, it feels like he's totally empty of emotions, but he still has emotions, he feels angry when playing games with King and that stuff, I think it's when it comes to fight that he doesn't feel nothing

[@user-ht6ql1rn3w]

@@Mat69420k literally every other shonen protagonist does that, also against the meteor saitama was just trying to save his home , because if he wanted to really save the people, he would have given it his 100 percent, and the meteorite would have become dust if he had done that

[@anotherdnb]

I like to think that the author had a single concept, but OPM was him fucking around with it, and Mob Psycho was he taking it seriously

[@DakovDakash]

You can also tell that by just the quality difference in drawing

[@joshuagonzalez5959]

He's just a guy who's an author for fun

[@wellidontknow1941]

"The strongest mf in the world!! How does he feel about it and what will he do!?!?"

[@dudewhowatchesvideos9084]

Opm has no change, mob psycho is all about change

[@c-man162]

Sorry for the later reply, but you're spot-on that's literally what happened. OPM was his hobby and him joking around while Mob Psycho was his way more serious project

[@besnos7506]

“Show a mob fight to an epileptic kid and he just starts wiggling in excitement” - space dandy

[@pharaohh5560]

besnos underrated comment 🤣🤣

[@ethanepperson9341]

Do u know where you can find the dub of dandy?

[@kuroBozi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6vVg5qYYpV8rKc

[@besnos7506]

I watched it on Netflix but it has since been removed, don’t know any legal ways of watching it but I’m pretty sure it’s on 9anime.to, make sure it is .to as there are a lot of fake ones.

[@blackblur589]

The fact that you could talk for twenty minutes about how compelling Mob Psycho is while still only barely scratching the surface is a testament to how brilliant this show is

[@TsdsxSansTSSunStone]

Could be the same foe satiate to be honest.

[@eminayr]

As a guy who agrees Mob > OPM (even as a manga reader), I do think you're selling Saitama short... It's kinda the point that Saitama's depressed in spite of his strength and power, and only ever really finds a hint of happiness when he's chilling around in a cramped apartment with his friends eating hotpot and playing video games. Even though Mob is written better and is more relatable, it's not that Saitama doesn't grow, he just hasn't realized how he has - not in terms of power, but socially

[@K.Dayana]

@loafhero sure bud that's your opinion

[@isabellamiller6320]

I was thinking exactly the same thing! I also like Mob more, but OPM is one of my all-time favorites and I do think it has depth

[@josephocchionero7638]

See this? This needs more attention.

[@kroiner]

Although this is true, saitama does not actively seek to change at all, genos and king and fubuki and bang, all just fall into his lap, and he even actively rejects them at times. Ultimately OPM wasnt supposed to be well written, as opposed to mob psycho which is. Therefore OPM will necessarily be worse than mob psycho, at least as far as the complexity of the 2 series are compared.

[@ED-fq3xw]

Definetly agree. Saitama has lost his purpose in life due to being so OP which leads to this dull mundane borderline depressed state he is in.

[@Konradix05]

Now that Mob's ended, it's a certified masterpiece. What a perfect show.

[@StrykeSZN]

i’ve watched so much anime i can’t even remember but this anime made me start watching 4 year old videos about it. it’s perfect. a timeless show

[@coatedrak1305]

"mob phsyco you can just show this to an epileptic kid and they can help but start wiggling out of excitement" - Scamboli Reviews

[@grummbrother8559]

i lost it at this point

[@GundaniumSkeleton]

Saitama's conflict is a lack of conflict. He struggles in a world he can find no fulfillment in. Its a perfect story depicting depression. Steak Bentley has an excellent video on this.

[@salnos2858]

GundaniumSkeleton I think that one punch man is just a sitcom, actually I’m pretty sure that’s what it is. No actual plot just kinda a parody

[@BEDCORN]

@@salnos2858 we are clearly watching two different show then

[@salnos2858]

BEDCORN what’s the plot then? Well besides the find stronk opponent and become stronger.

[@misterninja7580]

@@salnos2858 the plot is all about the support characters fighting while saitama's just chilling somewhere, then turns up in the most critical moment to save everyone. there aren't a lot of interesting things you can tell when your mc is so overpowered, so one just takes these regular heroes, puts them into typical shonen situations, but with a big twist which is saitama. I think.

[@salnos2858]

mister ninja yeah sounds about right pretty lame and parody to op mcs that save the day

[@Derpe69420]

“Reality is boring, that’s why I watch cartoons; To watch a robot play with big, BIG MILKERS”

[@spongebobsmirk1528]

Konosuba??? Darkness??? Lalatina???

[@sexmansex4776]

@@spongebobsmirk1528 all

[@oddacity5883]

@campkira Stop spamming you spastic

[@teduwu]

nah, they aint just big, BIG they big, BIG big, yknow

[@sexmansex4776]

@@teduwu HUGE HONGALANKALODANGAS

[@Alex-bw6yd]

Thank you for doing this. Not enough people talk about Mob Psycho 100 and it deserves to be in the top 10 (it’s number one for me) best anime’s of all time; Story, writing, characters, animation, emotion, relationships, message, everything is utterly incredible. This show is something special.

[@mondiramaji791]

I just feel like he could have done so without bashing opm.

[@saziawahid7610]

yes and yeah.

[@anarchosyndicalism2418]

It’s an okay anime. Solid 7/10, mugs top 10 for Shonen tho

[@hartfantom]

Mob Psycho 100 is one of the best anime’s I’ve ever watched. Seriously

[@mcrsmash8319]

Terrible show

[@jacobwo4133]

@@mcrsmash8319 bruh

[@lindsiejune6993]

@@mcrsmash8319 no one asked

[@mcrsmash8319]

lindsie june garbage

[@djcochran12]

@@mcrsmash8319 edgelord

[@realkingofantarctica]

I would pay an unnecessary amount of money to see a spin-off starring Reigen and Mumen Rider. Edit: Also, at 7:45 is this a reference to that VR Chat video by Dunkey with the cat talking about how he went to Chili’s?

[@Ryan-lw6jz]

There is a spin off of reigen in manga google it!

[@mani-ud8cu]

i feel like it’d be lowkey sad and we’d watch mimen rider sacrifice himself

[@enix0053]

PROVE IT! COMMISSION THE ANIMATORS!

[@ScamboliReviews]

I was gonna say what Ryan said, there's a Reigen spinoff I haven't read yet

[@Dell-ol6hb]

It’s necessary if it makes it possible

[@martinc8273]

Saitama has a big weakness : he's unable to feel engaged by his life, it's a very human weakness and I definitely relate to him in this way

[@naqibdaik7241]

Yep. Very relatable.

[@waluigi3515]

@Matthew Herman just because you ain't always gonna be engaged in the things you do in your life, does not make you a sociopath.

[@yangfan2440]

Superman, now it's your turn to confess you're true identity to us.

[@noahi.1381]

Especially if you’ve gone through apathetic depression **hic** Alright, I’m gonna go out for a drink 🍺

[@justinchalifoux4424]

@Matthew Herman being bored and being a god damn sociopath are two very different things lmao

[@soundrogue4472]

7:34 Satamia does have a conflict; it's a conflict to care/ the boredom he faces of his life.

[@ciscosoto5737]

Gotta say, you hit me right in the feels. Your analysis of the anime, the way you express your own emotions and thoughts on the series and how it actually changed you, the show’s music you added, it actually managed to make me cry. Mob Psycho 100 is my favorite anime, and you gave basically all the reasons why. Fantastic job.

[@ScamboliReviews]

Thank you brother!!

[@killuazoldyck3846]

I completely agree with this statement.

[@caseyhall2320]

Oh thank god I wasn't the only one who cried 😂😭.

[@polar5605]

Scamboli: Here's a well thought-out analysis of Mob Pyscho and its intricacies, as well as how its characterization, themes, and unique+engaging art direction sets it apart from OPM. Me: haha i like mob psycho more because green ghost do the funny

[@killingkota]

green ghost do funny

[@christmasgrinch4017]

WAIT TILL YOU SEE BLACK SPERM

[@thecheese1120]

Ghost go brrrrr

[@realswobby]

Funny perv lololol

[@naylin5258]

Opm comedy is better but mob psycho does everything else better

[@7nage]

Mob has a Reigen, Saitama does not.

[@dawgwood6903]

Saitama is a Reigen.

[@justsomesuperherowithoutam4386]

Genos is a Mob.

[@zawarudospoet847]

he does have a king though

[@Enyoiyourself]

Saitama has King

[@ScamboliReviews]

Damn.

[@Maria-mk3uj]

Regardless its massive success, MP100 is still heavily underrated. I guess if it got an art style change or redrawn like Murata did with OPM, it will gain so much more traction. But now that we're here, I'm loving everything about MP100. It's perfect for me. Definitely 10/10. ONE is such a genius writer. I'm glad he's getting the recognition he deserves, his works are getting all the love they deserve, and they're getting ones of the best animations they deserve (esp MP100, BONES really delivered). *the subtle MP100 ost in this video is giving me so much feels.

[@vectorrondon5852]

It probably would gain more traction, but nothing will ever change the fact that ONE’s art style fits best

[@TheEntireCircus05]

Although I am 11 months late to this video, I feel it is only fair for me to comment on how well-executed and produced this video was. The fantastic editing, the conveyance of your script, the humor, and the effort that went into this video all combine to create this piece that exploded and flourished, like a broccoli seed exposed to an abundance of psychic energy. I can tell that the themes talked about in this video were a result of great analyses and thought. Instantly Liked, and I am looking forward to more content like this from you very soon!

[@ScamboliReviews]

Thank you brotha, I appreciated reading this. My Hellper video has the same energy if that's what you're looking for.

[@vernolaonline6490]

@@ScamboliReviews Mans replies to a comment that was 11 months late. That deserves hella props.

[@timcal2136]

While he does go into great analysis about Mob Psycho, i disagree that it was great overall analysis. I think his lack of analysis for OPM was a massive disservice to the show

[@servaQ6]

In all my years here in this platform, I've never seen a youtuber take such a chill approach to stating opinions, normally they'd just go "I'm entitled to my opinion, deal with it" but you don't. And I appreciate that. It makes the whole experience much better and the points you make are far more convincing, wether or no they are objectively factual. I really love what you are doing for this platform and I hope to see more in the future.

[@ScamboliReviews]

Thank you dude I appreciate the comment

[@JoAlpzino]

the best part is that sometimes you wanna get mad because _Boohoo he talked bad about my favourite anime_ but you just can't because of how chill he is so you just stop caring, sit back and enjoy the video

[@servaQ6]

@@JoAlpzino Yeah this guy is just so amazing, I really hope to see more of this style in the future.

[@servaQ6]

@@ScamboliReviews No prob man I really do think your style is amazing, keep up the amazing work you've been doing and I'm sure you'll hit it big soon enough.

[@JoAlpzino]

@@servaQ6 the internet definitely needs more of this

[@KingK1421]

One punch man is the writer having fun and making parodies, mob pyscho is when he gets serious with the action and definitely the characters

[@judsonhester1407]

One punch man is consecutive normal punches and mob psycho is serious punch

[@nonenone6704]

At first, maybe. But Mumen Rider, King, Suiryu, and Garou? And even more so in the manga. But yes, MP100 is a mostly character driven story, whereas OPM is more spread out with comedy, worldbuilding, and rule of cool as well as character development.

[@Enyoiyourself]

>Looks at this comment >Looks at all what's happening with the arc after the MA ...Nah

[@nonenone6704]

@@Enyoiyourself Hahah, yep! Spoilers. Tornado vs Blizzard, Tornado and Blast, King's crisis, Sonic and Flash's PTSD childhood, Amai Mask fighting to protect humanity from himself. And we're not even halfway through the series, still got the rest of the Neo-Heroes, the Robot saga, then the final saga.

[@user-rr7qf5hq3c]

None None well that’s because mob ended of course it’s gonna be better he’s improved as a writer but when it was running it was the better series idk how you can even compare them 😐 kinda stupid ngl

[@izzahamir]

broo because of this video i started to watch mob psycho until the finale of season 3 and now I'm a changed person that cry like a baby... thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@lightv8846]

"In exchange for power, maybe I've lost something that is essential to being human." -Saitama

[@nmlss-r9]

Hair?

[@qutiepie6692]

@@nmlss-r9 Emotions.

[@cycy8699]

The future looks flat

[@araf9823]

@@qutiepie6692 emotional damage!

[@Yobro200]

screen time

[@TheBioventuresteam]

The difference between Mob and Saitama is that one was born with 'ultimate power' and hates it because it forces them to live a dissatisfying life before gradually learning how to live with it so their life can be satisfying, but overall outside of that lives what would be a relatively mundane and peaceable life without that power so the difficulty to do so is mostly focused on their power. Whereas the other spent years of his life to achieve the goal of 'ultimate power' because his life was well, relatively horrible as shown by his origin story and the good amount of flashbacks he had in the manga, (which also showed off quite a few more depowered fight scenes that show just how much he had to struggle to prove himself before), only to realize once he'd achieved it that, while the time and effort he'd spend towards it was the end result was exactly what he'd wanted, the actual result was dissatisfying, and had made it so he could never reattain the feelings of achievement he had gained while working towards it due to said power ensuring he'd permanently need to put no effort in to succeed in his actions ever again. Mob is depressed because he's never truly lived life because he believed his power meant he couldn't, but now that he is he's realizing he can find fulfillment in life while working with it despite the struggle it can be. Saitama is depressed because he's lived life and never found fulfillment in it outside of when he was trying to achieve power, but once he'd succeeded realized it instead had taken away the only thing that he'd found to give his life that feeling of fulfillment, the struggle of working towards that goal, because now even with the barest of effort he'll always achieve it. In other words, Mob is a teenager learning to live life after believing he had to dedicate it to one goal, Saitama is a man who dedicated his life to one goal and achieved it, only to burn himself out after achieving it once he realized it hadn't been the goal he'd been after, but the struggle it took to achieve it So I can't really agree with your depiction of Saitama here, which is a shame because I like a lot of the other points you make, especially for Mobpsycho100, you're only taking into account the character he is, not how he became it, which is an important factor for him. Saitama isn't a protagnist who's trying to achieve his goals and growing as a character as he does, he's a protagnist who's already achieved his goals and grown while doing so and now is trying to live life without them and the results of how they made him grow as a character. With Saitama you read the story of the hero who's already long since succeeded in his goals but burnt out by doing so and didn't really know how to continue living anymore without them, with Mob it's the opposite. You also have to take into account how vastly different both of their worlds and settings are, Saitama wouldn't develop the same way he did in Mob's world, and Mob wouldn't in Saitama's world, but for their perspective worlds the way they developed makes sense as characters. They're two sides of a coin yes, but not the same coin, just a pair of similar ones

[@ureyesrbleeding1]

Saitama was basically given the power too, his training regiment is literally just do some situps, pushups, squats and go for a run

[@TheBioventuresteam]

@@ureyesrbleeding1 ​ Along with constantly fighting monsters way out of his league and only coming out on top because of sheer willpower most of the time as evidenced by his multiple flashback sequences in the manga. He'd also technically been training for more than the 3 years he talked about. The earliest he began training was as a literal student, though that consisted of him getting his ass literally created into a wall by a monster in the early days of their arrival and nearly die, but still manage to take it out I believe hours, tho it might've been days later, I have to reread that section, from sheer tenacity. Iirc it's implied he did this more than once before entering the extended state of depression/apathy we see him in from attempting to work as a businessman before he's revived from it by Crablante and he begins actively dedicating his life to 'training'. Also, like, it's well documented the level of training he was doing was not some easy ass training people can actually do without already having a background in cardio and the like, which Saitama did fucking not at all have when he started, or else suffer potentially severe physical disability, especially if they tried to consistently, uncompromisingly stick to it like Saitama did. Was it enough to justify his level of power we seem him at? No, but it was a good enough starting stone to make him relatively powerful in a world where tanktops are literally magic, it was the sheer doggedness, and constant fights against way overpowered monsters he consistently had while undergoing his 'training' that ended up leading to the breaking of his limiter, and eventual sheer degree of overpowered bullshit he became The anime for some reason hasn't covered any of the flashbacks except for crablante (which was necessary to be fair), but in the manga it showed him getting his ass regularly kicked unbelievably hard, even after he broke his limiter (though he broke it in as Saitama-esque fashion as he could) before he reached the 'balding!tier' the anime follows him at.

[@aryapratama5648]

@@ureyesrbleeding1 well we dont see his journey to became too powerfull, but we can see the another character that do the same thing Garou Garou is like Saitama, but his journey is showed unlike Saitama

[@TheBestMOC]

I gave this 10/12 marks Nice essay

[@TheBioventuresteam]

@@TheBestMOC Surprised my ramblings even got that high a rating, lol Thanks mate, that's kind of ya, glad you enjoyed my impassioned nonsense

[@RobSomeone]

Saitama's growth is much slower and less apparent, but in the manga, you do start to see it over time where he slowly starts becoming more caring to people when he doesn't care about fighting.

[@Lee-One]

Ye and that’s also nice when you see him starting to care and feel for genos

[@itamochivargas6233]

Hes also getting angrier

[@momenalhussein8147]

There's another thing that I think he missed about Saitama, which is that the message of the show is "what it actually means to be a true hero" which saitama has shown multiple times throughout the show, especially when he beat the deep sea king but when people started shit talking the heroes he took the fall. This message is different from mob psycho which is about a kid that wants to fit in this world.

[@joshdinh2393]

@@momenalhussein8147 spot on bro

[@GimOA]

@@momenalhussein8147 the best synopsis I could've gotten

[@ekayn1606]

The 3rd season was a master piece! I cried and felt fulfilled at the finale

[@sayashiips]

It's because Mob still has hair.

[@flvckoVLONE]

*LMAO*

[@puperman4208]

Psshhh hair is for the weak

[@sliccthedestroyer1881]

Nice butt

[@littlejoy1982]

and you think mob is hot when he’s serious because of his hair?

[@puperman4208]

@@littlejoy1982 ...yes

[@PekaCheeki]

everyone who actually watched mob psycho: well yeah we know that

[@dotei6617]

i mean ive watched it (all of it) but still, i like Saitama more so dont bully me cuz i do like Mob

[@toasteroven8686]

Yes

[@mqstudio4078]

Opm is better

[@dotei6617]

@@mqstudio4078 y e s

[@PekaCheeki]

@@mqstudio4078 yeah I don't expect someone who plays fortnite to understand how mob psycho is better than opm, you probably just like the animation

[@desperatesalad2547]

The "Saitama does nothing" part was actually tackled by King (Chad Finessed) funnily enough. He basically lists down everything you've said, "Do something outside your strength if you're so empty, join the local community or get another hobby." The chapter was a deep conversation between King who has fame/respect but weak and Saitama who was strongest but has nothing. It just all ends with Saitama saying "Lol sounds like too much work." So I guess its comedy and he'll never change.

[@HippasosofMetapontum]

i think more like it takles him but he is too depressed and when he play games he cannot be not serious xD

[@twistergreen604]

the funny part is that king is stressed because his life is always making him fall right in the middle of the chaos until he somehow got to the top of the most dangerous profession in the world, while his true passion is to play videogames, he isn't miserable because he doesnt know what to do,he is miserable because he is a regular dude who is called to fight city destroying robots, he even grows and goes againts his fearfull nature to help others, so while they both struggle with their lives, king actually tries to better himself outside his confort zone

[@Sunaki1000]

As a Person struggling and sometimes beeing crushed by mental Health problems, sometimes you accept the Solution, but dont have the mental Energy to start executing this Solution. Just do it sounds easy and maybe even motivatonal, but its not. Especially if Days start blurring into each other.

[@hish33p32]

Both the fact that Saitama will never have the ideals of a true hero and (more importantly) that King will never be exposed is exactly why Scamboli and many others say MP100 is better than One Punch Man, since one is plot, and development based while the other is satirical and just a deconstruction of the cliche zero to hero shounen story

[@hish33p32]

@Sunaki1000 I relate a lot but mental health is actually a lot simpler than we thought, if overthinking was reduced, our important tasks throughout the day would've been done sooner

[@sirrealgaming6913]

I actually find characters like Super Man to be human because of their inhumane situation The world of cardboard speech still sticks with me to this day The frustration of being too powerful and the fear that brings both for those who have it and those who do not those feelings are human Saitama is in a rut he's depressed and he can't pick himself up nothing's working and no enemies can give him the rush he once felt The people around him don't even realize it or seem to really care I mean he's pretty much all powerful what could possibly be wrong Saitama slowly becomes happier after Genos appeared even then not a lot had changed to get him out of his rut but at least he wasn't lonely anymore Eventually more people came into his life each one made small impacts on his life Then suddenly he lamented over his strength "I became too strong" King Replies "I think you've mistaken becoming strong with reaching your destination. In that respect, you still are not the ultimate hero, Saitama. Lamenting over the fact that you are strong seems shallow and arrogant, don't you think? What does it take to be the ultimate hero, is it an unwavering sense of justice, the courage to face any hardship? Until you found the answer to that question, how can you say that you feel bored?" Saitama reiterates "Everything I do just makes me feel empty inside." King Goads Saitama into playing Video Games with him "C'mon I'll only use one finger per hand!" Saitama falls for the provocation "No Take Backs!" It's a very important moment for Saitama's growth Sure nothing is going to happen immediately But Saitama's goal expanded just a bit He has lived his life chasing his goal when he finally reached it he was alone in the truest sense of the word Now he has people beside him people who will help him grow in other ways help him obtain new goals Give his life just a bit more meaning than it currently has It's not that Saitama doesn't grow it's that he needs help growing he hit a wall and he doesn't know how to get passed it The changes might be slight but they are there The changes Saitama needs are more Internal While the Changes Mob needs are more External It's easier to see external change especially from a young child who is still finding himself

[@shutuptravis5609]

Reigen is part of one of the most unlikeable archetypes yet is easily one of the best anime characters of the decade

[@chrisgutierrez4823]

Bro his self defense rush was one of my favorite scenes

[@yeahkeen2905]

It’s funny how true this is. The pig from Seven Deadly Sins is probably the most annoying thing I’ve ever had to watch. I hate that thing with a fucking passion. Yet Reigan is my favorite character from Mob Psycho even though they’re practically the same joke.

[@chaotixthefox]

@@yeahkeen2905 I mean there's huge differences in execution and application that makes Reigen too good to even be put in the same. Sentence as Hawk.

[@keyman245]

@@yeahkeen2905 That pig erase my will to live

[@yeahkeen2905]

Chaotix Fox exactly my point. Whenever Hawks almost died, I was as actually sad to find out he was saved. That’s how much I hate that pig.

[@sarcasmenul]

I never want to hear you sing the one punch man theme ever again.

[@ScamboliReviews]

That was the best part

[@speeddemonji9547]

Indeed the best part.

[@roastedchicken9107]

Quality singing

[@sarcasmenul]

Scamboli Reviews ok I was rude please sing more

[@illogicallogic2039]

Specifically with headphones on.

[@midosabbagh]

I agree but opm does have conflict. Saitama with himself, he very much seems depressed. Extreme indifference is a symptom of depression. It's very subtle but as the story has gone on you can see siatama becoming more willing and excited to help out, he starts seeing Geno's, king and others as friends vs inconveniences. I think saitama is very authentic (minus his powers) it's just one that's not easy to pick up on, it does exist though. Not all depression manifests as sadness.

[@m9taname228]

Yeah, I completely agree. I feel like Scamboli missed that aspect of Saitama through the anime. He did have his own personal conflicts, they simply were not the focal point of the anime adaptation. In my eyes there were a few aspects of Saitama that made me connect with him more, with the main aspect being the battle he's had with himself doing things he just doesn't love as much anymore.

[@bookknight]

I think like it more better captured by the original webcomic

[@mostmartist6009]

I don’t blame the guy. The anime really didn’t do the manga justice which was probably due to the time constraint the animators had. Like the manga made saitama actually care about genos and anyone who’s name was remembered by him

[@midosabbagh]

@gapple * I wouldn't say it happens in the background when it's actively happening to the main character. Also if you go back to the first season it's made very clear being a hero went from saitamas dream to a huge drag. The second season kind of drops the ball, but it drops the ball on a lot of things

[@m9taname228]

@@bookknight is the manga better than the anime?

[@caringtails3829]

18:18 is good part, me like just hearing you say, "His strength." shivers.

[@kindaraharyu7926]

I just felt bad on how he described Saitama as if he's a really flat character. One Punch Man is deeper than the way he described it but I love both OPM and Mob Psycho.

[@MeiUsami]

also, opm is still going on. 2nd season of anime covered around 1/3 of webcomic so surely there is near to no character development, no plot twists, just one finished arc and one half cut (lol)

[@bigkirby84]

100 percent agree. Although the second season changed up the formula, it was still great.

[@anthonytorres-cruz1598]

Superman, too. The movies make a piss poor vision of him, but the character in the comics or hell even the cartoon shows his "man" side instead of the "super" side. He isn't some emotionless god and shouldn't be portrayed as such.

[@bigkirby84]

@@anthonytorres-cruz1598 great analogy 👍

[@jailoutafreecard4414]

Yeah. He kinda forgot the whole "a life without struggle or challenge is a burnt out hell" message.

[@oliverholm3973]

Actually I watch OPM to see if he can overcome his existential dread arising from his inability to derive any real joy from life. He had a vision, he wanted to be a hero, he worked hard for aaaaaaaaand he got there. Now what? I relate to Saitama, not because I'm fucking able to smash a mountain, but because I also have worked towards goal after goal only to find that there's nothing at the summit of the mountain. You climbed only to find a peak, and, as I said earlier, now what? What I've come to realize is that no matter where you go and what you do, if the problem is you, there's no escape. No amount of power can save Saitama from his own unhappiness, and likewise, no amount of accomplishment could ever save me from mine. That's why I relate to him as a character, and deeply appreciate the story. No more "if I do enough pushups, with enough belief in myself, I'll accomplish anything and everything!" It's grounded, it's a very real struggle with no overblown Disney happy ever after answer. The answer to "How do I become happy?", at least from OPM, is "I don't know", and that's probably the most honest answer you can give someone to that question. There is no one, surefire way achieve happiness or success in life. But the least you can do is try, and a good place to look, is by forming meaningful connections to the people around you. I'd like to add that you say Saitama has "no internal weakness/struggle", and I know it isn't exactly a common issue to struggle with, but apathy is very much a problem. Not just like a general disregard for politics and football or whatever, no, I mean apathy, the inability to feel invested in life and yourself. Feeling completely demoralized and demotivated. It's hard to get out of, because the world and everything in holds little meaning to you, if any, so why bother? It's rare to want to get out of a state of real apathy, and that's probably why it has taken Saitama so long, and the help someone so persistent as Genos, before he starts even remotely working towards getting out of that state.

[@ricasiogaming7873]

Omg i really don’t think I could’ve articulated it better myself. And yea it kinda bugged me how he makes it seem like Saitama is flawless and has no human aspects to relate to. Anyone who’s felt life is pointless deadend or felt extreme apathy or boredom can relate to Saitama.

[@Alexa-bp8rm]

So glad you mentioned this, Saitama is a very human character. The other reason I continued watching the show is because of how the show frames Saitama's dilemma. Saitama could be the most powerful villain too, so why does he choose to be a hero? He really wants to get some basic respect and appreciation for all he does but never gets it from anyone. So he becomes a husk of a person, driven by a wish his former self made. It reframes what being a hero' means - sure he is overpowered and saves the day, but getting no recognition from the people he dedicated his only wish to has got to suck. Then Genos comes along and his admiration of Saitama helps him realize a little bit that he's not fighting bad guys for nothing, and that Saitama's power and dedication does actually inspire people. Saitama can't feel satisfied with himself, but the best thing that happens to him isn't the cool power, its the strong bonds he makes with people.

[@oliverholm3973]

@@Alexa-bp8rm Omg thank you you beautiful person, that's exactly right

[@realo3503]

I also want to add on to this He sees someone who is going through the same problem as him being to strong and wishing to actually have a challenge the alien guy he fought at the end of season 1 and through the fight and dialogue saitama sees that and tries to give him a fight he actually love being in even faking his full power attack seeing how he somehow become a lot stronger later on with no training or anything we see he doesn’t even look that satisfied after the fight which adds on to his character

[@oliverholm3973]

@@realo3503 The writer has started that continues to train, even during the run of the series, but I believe it's just the same workout routine he mentioned during the House of Evolution Arc? Even so, the point is that he has "broken his limiter, but is still getting stronger". What that means exactly? I think that's probably up to the reader/viewer. But I also think you're absolutely right in that he held back against Boros, the alien guy. He says at one point "Are you done?" but it's not in the like condescending way, he's genuinely like "Can we wrap this up? Have you had enough fun?"

[@pastaking3639]

ONE has made fantastic representation of depression in both adults and children. One is a man who no longer finds passion or excitement in something he once loved doing , the other is a boy who is lost, doesn't know what he wants to do with his life and finds it hard to relate to people.

[@Ailorn]

It seems so ironic that Saitama's back story is "I'm a hero for fun" and it isn't fun for him, at all. I still don't know what to make of it.

[@pastaking3639]

@@Ailorn What's interesting is that in season 2 he seems to me to be happier which is in part to him now having a friend in King and it's always good to have friends to help you in hard times.

[@wadamade1]

Saitama does leave a message though which is, getting the very thing you desired may not be as perfect as you would've wanted. This is true because Saitama always wanted to become a hero that can one punch any villain but when he gets what he desires he feels empty.

[@Symora]

Can I put my hand on your back for having Secret of the Forest playing as you describe Tobey Maguire's butt

[@ScamboliReviews]

That's not a butt, that's an ASS

[@nyam635]

This is one of my favorite anime reviews...maybe ever? I loved Mob psycho when it first started airing all those years ago, but could never really articulate why - and here comes along your review hitting each and every point. The editing, the narration, the music choice, watching this video reminded me why MP100 left such an imprint on me even after all this time. Mob himself is one of the most sympathetic characters I've ever met because so little of him is rounded in the shape of a shonen hero and so much of it is just...himself. The approach ONE took with MP100 makes the story and characters feel so genuinely themselves, imperfections, asshole and awkward moments and insecurity and all. It unflinchingly called out Reigen in his flaws, forced Mob into a world where even he failed to overcome (and then bounced back from after), and just...auuuuuugh just remembering Reigen's words to little Mob, about how nothing, not intelligence, strength, charisma, or even superpowers make any person better or worse for it. Just being good to yourself and the people around you and move forward, is all. Man I loved that show. I remember a lot of animes for their flashy animation or amazing fight scenes, but mob psycho definitely stays with you because of that quiet little guy with a strong spirit and a good heart.

[@ScamboliReviews]

Well put, brotha

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Apart from the debates on which series is better, let's just all agree that ONE is a god tier writer, a brilliant mastermind.

[@MegaBlacky1991]

You fucking Legend XD

[@cloutan2746]

But a bad artist

[@endedera9758]

@@cloutan2746 You might wanna rethink that statement

[@john3260]

@@cloutan2746 A writer can also be considered an artist because stories are an art form right?

[@volcanic2578]

you commented the same thing on get in the robot's video about which is better.

[@amber61pop]

With season 3 half way done airing, watching this video gave me joy.

[@kyleaiden2219]

The body improvement club as a whole, is one of my favourite characters.

[@fm.burbank8461]

They’re such a unit oh my god

[@RohanPlays]

They’re so fucking nice

[@oldmanlogan9616]

Yes, they motivated me to more exercises.

[@zenitsuagatsuma9687]

True they're nice af they even let the lazy ass pyschic club to hangout to their club room

[@ClappiiKyu]

My headcanon: Saitama doesn’t do anything because he’s trying to become unfit so he can kill things in more than one punch

[@Nebula644]

He still does his training regimen though

[@marlinanenomeposeidonthdar4677]

Or maybe he’s just bored and has nothing better to do?

[@layalsaleh4103]

@@marlinanenomeposeidonthdar4677 did you forget to read the "My headcanon" part?

[@josephvilain]

I think it is important to mention that part of Saitama's problem is that he's losing his humanity, he's losing touch with everything because of his power. Nothing means anything because of his power, and that's the problem.

[@andreafajardo8427]

yea

[@notsuspicious3806]

Then his character arc would be to regain or maintain his humanity then, somehow.

[@gabbie25]

@@notsuspicious3806 they CAN'T afford to have saitama be that deep for some reason, i don't know why FOR SOME REASON one and murata actively chooses to remain its story hilarious and inane.

[@chillouttm3804]

@@gabbie25 he can, they did.

[@lollol-el8oy]

@@gabbie25 he had one of thr most human moments in the fight against garou.. you clearly haven't read the comics and your just taking what this guy is saying to heart.

[@eamon1200]

I just came back to watch this video after watching the latest episode (Season 3 Episode 6) because I feel like I did myself a disservice not rewatching the first two seasons before season 3 came out. The first five episodes of season 3 follow mob and everyone else in a comedic aftermath of the Toichiro battle, with a compounding mystery unravelling throughout about what's going on with the big broccoli. I remember after finishing season 2 that Mob Psycho was my favorite anime. But I feel like I kind of forgot WHY it was in the wait for season 3 and watching those first 5 episodes. Because those episodes are like the first couple of episodes of season 1. Funny day in the life of Mob episodes where Reigen relies on Mob to exorcise the ghost of the week. Episode 6 is everything else. Episode 6 reminded me what it was I love about this show and I cried. Am crying after having the memories flood back of those first two seasons thanks to this video. The fights, the characters, the emotions, the philosophy...Mob Psycho is a beautiful masterpiece (bold take I know) of a show, and I cannot thank you enough for encapsulating all of it in one video, and helping me remember everything I love about this show and why it's my favorite.

[@fidalf99]

The series that resonates with people more is the one which they can associate with more. For some people it is Mob for all the reasons you included. For some, it is One Punch man, because its theme is that one of emptiness. You don't have to be all powerful character like Saitama (which he isn't by the way, he is basically very average in everything outside his physicality). Mob is about growth. One punch man about the inability to grow.

[@aribarrera6830]

"Mob is about growth. One punch man about the inability to grow. " I couldn't have said it better my friend.

[@theshotgungamer7006]

This is probably the best way to put it

[@churrocharcharm]

Well its not that OPM isn't about the inability to grow exactly, its more like... a different type of growth yaknow? One that can't be done by physical training, but instead one that needs people around you.

[@user-ky9ou5dz9q]

Lol that last line... That's the definition of shallow. It's the definition of unrelatable. No one can relate to being so much better than everyone else, that they can't relate to anyone. That's satima. He's written to be unrelatable. He has no depth, he's a giant gag character. You cannot see yourself in him without having some sort of God complex. Stop forcing it. Trying to pretend it's anything more than dumb fun is just wrong and desperate for something you like to be more than what it is.

[@nathanhernandez7173]

@@user-ky9ou5dz9q Username fits

[@alaynac1610]

“The fights have upside-down, sideways, laser beams, world’s flipping on top of each other, it’s wonderful to look at and constantly engaging.” couldn’t agree more

[@erikarcher1869]

The Body Improvement Club being super hyped and supportive of Mob is one of my favorite things in the show.

[@rohandwivedi9837]

2 Scenes that will definitely make you cry in Season 2 of Mob psycho. 1:- And you need to pick up things you feel important. 2:- What my master really is... a genuinely good guy.

[@4layersofirony764]

Hopefully they’ll finish mob cuz the ending is just fantastic and heartwrenching

[@yedukrishna8613]

Like the manga ending? Should i read the manga)

[@ian8191]

shhhh I'm just watching in on Netflix :D Why is Tsubomi so cute???

[@RZenith]

They haven't finished mob psycho yet

[@kxnArtist]

THIS HAS BEEN WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING. Literally mob psycho would be in my top 5 anime of all time if only they finish adapting the manga

[@epistarter1136]

bilcosby official the anime ending

[@Max-gy2el]

If you didn't cry at least twice during the second season of Mob psycho then your incapable of emotion

[@rohandwivedi9837]

2 Scenes that will definitely make you cry. 1:- And you need to pick up things you feel important. 2:- What my master really is... a genuinely good guy.

[@Gxafnmmgvgg]

Mob is my third favorite anime but I didnt cry to those scenes idk why🤷‍♂️

[@grayk1ng852]

Guess I'm incapable of emotion then.

[@wtfjawad4288]

i cried once at that 1 episode reigen arc it was so good honestly even changed the way i look at things

[@themustardman219]

I haven't watched it, but I doubt I would cry.

[@lokmister]

It all builds up to the final arc in mob psycho that rips your heart through your teeth and breaks it only to put back together and shove it back in. (I really like the emotional rollercoaster of the last few episodes.)

[@kentstopme]

Scamboli: I don't Watch Slice of Life Shows Mob Psycho: Has the Slice of Life tag

[@tingytongles8466]

Yo Scam. Gonna be real with you. Prob best youtubers out there. Watched a lot of good anime(Space Dandy, Beastar, Made in Aybss) and now I want to try this out. Thanks dawg

[@ScamboliReviews]

Oh shit I hope ya like it

[@tingytongles8466]

@@ScamboliReviews Just finished it and wow... I can't even describe the numerous feelings I felt when watching this series. Honestly, all the points you made were spot on. The characters, story, colors, animation, the fight scenes... they were just breath taking. I don't want to make a 10 page essay about why this anime is fantastic, so I just want to state how I felt when watching it. I really felt attached to Mob because(cliche as this sounds) I can relate to Mob. When he was trapped within the girls mind from the powerful spirit and was bullied for six months... I felt that because I went through that. Throughout middle school I had been bullied constantly for being "different." Like mob I could have given in to temptation and just be cruel to others(rightly so), but I wanted to change myself so I can be a better person. So, I started working out and try to find things to improve and fight for. And when the girl cried at the end of the episode... that hit home. It really makes all the characters feel so human. I love the message of the show: 1) everyone is connected. Both good things and bad things are ultimately the tools that will help us become a better person. 2) Have courage, work, and introspection and you can change. 3) Even minor improvements(the little details) makes a huge impact overall and therefore be kind. That shit has ripples. Overall, damn, damn, good, good, damn, good anime. PS The Shimazaki fight scene was my favorite.

[@unconcernedcitizen4092]

4:54 As an epileptic, I can confirm. Nothing makes me seize with excitement like MP 100.

[@cantthinkofanything72]

why the FUCK is this the greatest video essay ive ever seen, and the creator has only 1 mil subs.

[@ScamboliReviews]

A mill is quite a bit!

[@ProsdkoJohm]

​@@ScamboliReviewsbro come back 4 years later

[@noahi.1381]

Mob Psycho 100 is such a **sniff** masterpiece. AND WE HAVEN’T EVEN REACHED THE TRUE END YET.

[@turtle-ot2qc]

Yo it ended?

[@rajadarwish4712]

@@turtle-ot2qc yeah

[@bladed6229]

@@rajadarwish4712 what chapter did it end?

[@AliceLai26]

We need season 3!!!!!!!!!!

[@broidontlikeu9970]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHamXmmqeZebZ5Y let's just cry in silence because it ended.

[@Dep_Ice_Cream]

I’m tryna hear that sweet buttery voice of yours talk about Tower of God next.

[@rojetx8204]

Hey ik u from instagram

[@Dep_Ice_Cream]

ROJET HUNTERx Ayyyeee you a goat for that

[@AyubuKK]

His voice is like warm butter being spread on toasted bread.

[@nutsandbolts1264]

People weren't kidding when they said "Tower of Simp"

[@campkira]

it all about selling toy kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2atgWOPrNaJjdU

[@Foreststrike]

My favorite episode was of Reigen's humiliation in Season 2. It's where he realizes that he is no one special, but he can empower others to change for the better. In my mind, it's where he finally realizes that he's been Mob's mentor this whole time, and it's reflected through the changes Mob's made to himself and the others he's surrounded himself with.

[@Avefoolish76]

"When i think of something strong i think of, Brazilians" scamboli 2021

[@Shockwave99999]

One Punch Man I feel does a really good job at representing depression. Saitama doesn’t ever really get sad or happy often. He’s typically shown just going through the motions. Even doing superhero work, which is the one thing he really finds purpose and happiness through, has become more of a thing where he’s just going through the motions and not really trying. He keeps a happy face in front of his friends and the people he saves, but when he’s alone he’ll show little emotion towards anything and tends to be stuck in his mind wishing he could find a challenging opponent. Something I wished they did differently is how they had Saitama come to the realization that being the strongest hero doesn’t necessarily mean being the best. Instead of showing Saitama going through situations that being him to that realization, they have King give him a long, in your face message about what it means to be a hero. It felt too forced imo, and came out of nowhere from King of all people.

[@Rob-lv3rj]

It does a good job at representing high functioning depression.

[@sekiro_the_one-armed_wolf]

He also doesn’t listen to king at all lmao

[@jocosesonata]

I feel like giving Saitama some maladaptive daydreaming could serve his character well. Not all the time, but in some occasions. Like, he imagines meeting someone who could finally match him in combat, _and_ then he gets pulled out of his fantasy, back to boring reality (relative to him).

[@Shockwave99999]

@@jocosesonata I mean that was literally in the first episode. It wasn’t daydreaming tho. It was an actual dream.

[@jocosesonata]

@@Shockwave99999 Yeah...? I'm talking about maladaptive daydreaming.

[@theboogieboi6209]

Before watching Mob, I kinda figured that One’s stories just weren’t for me. I had already watched like 6 episodes of OPM and it didn’t really click with me so I just figured that his writing just wasn’t for me. However, after watching Mob, I felt something that I had never felt before when watching anime: inspired. Not the kind of feeling that Scamboli mentioned when he watched Fairy Tail but the kind of inspired where I wanted to get up and find something I’m passionate for. If nothing else, Mob’s realistic desire to better himself is a quality that 99% of anime lacks and is why I relate to it so much. If you watched this vid then you’ve probably already watched both but if not, please check it out, you won’t regret it.

[@titansjojo1445]

Damn good post

[@KAPPACHIO]

I read the first line and realized this wasn’t for me lmao

[@jhawkshaw]

The OPM manga written by ONE is different from the anime though. But still, I definitely agree that Mob is the absolute pinnacle of his writing.

[@goodnightem215]

Okay love the video, my only issue is brushing past superman as this emotionless god who can do no wrong and doesn't have anything human to him. This is honestly because the portrayal of superman in movies is only focused on the super aspect of superman. In supermans best comics, such as all star superman. Hes very VERY human. He was raised human, he was born human. He talks down people who are about to commit suicide. He enjoys christmas with his parents and tries to use his vision to peek into his presents. He's... human. But in movies this portrayal isn't shown. Sad honestly. I think alot more people would enjoy supes if they looked into him more.

[@joycevillamor3048]

AGREE!

[@astrothewolfman]

Preach, Preacher.

[@hufhehufhe341]

Couldn’t have said it better

[@Gassp_]

You just appeared on my fyp for your akame ga kill video and now I can’t stop watching your videos, you my friend have made be break out laughing like 100 times in the last hour, great content

[@blackstream2572]

Saitama has a huge weakness actually, it's what his entire character is about imo.... depression. It's alluded to in many parts of the story (him talking about how he doesn't really feel emotions), and all but stated in others (his conversation with King about his issues). In fact, you could even say his abilities are a physical manifestation of depression because one of the hallmarks of depression is not getting enjoyment out of the things you used to enjoy. On a mental level, this could be explained by dopamine not properly firing, but it also happens on a literal level because he's too strong to have an enjoyable fight. Depression also numbs you which makes it so negative events seem to bounce off of you, which Saitama's invulnerability could also be seen as a physical manifestation of. If you look at Saitama's actions through the lens of depression, I think he makes a lot more sense, and the show is way better. For example, the catch 22 of depression is that beating it takes action and pushing yourself, and depression makes it very hard to do that, which the show also demonstrates in many ways. You point out he's not actively pushing himself to grow, but one of the key aspects of Saitama's character is that he doesn't realize he has depression and thus needs to beat it. I think that's lowkey one of the points ONE was trying to make with this show is how depression distorts your view of reality in subtle ways that make pulling yourself out of it very hard. Like socialization is very clearly the key to fixing his issues, but from his point of view it's a bother and not worth his effort. I could go on, but I really think you should take another look at OPM.

[@ChaosBloodNinja]

Hard agree.

[@Chillbert1987]

I stan

[@ЭролСезгин]

You are right,

[@RichieTheDreamer]

Damn bro that was a great take

[@guppy719]

Yeah I thought it was pretty obvious, maybe it is more so in the Manga?

[@zlz1958]

"If you misuse a power that's all too great, you will only destroy yourself." -Reigen Arataka

[@rajeevidayakumar4468]

Saitama be like BRUH

[@valdemarsimonsen9612]

And in Saitamas case he might just destroy earth by accident

[@fool8346]

Scam. You are a king. Take a break, you deserve it. Only watched 5 minutes and 12 seconds so far, but I just want to say you're one of my favorite KZbinrs at the moment.

[@ScamboliReviews]

I had enough resting 😤

[@emmanuelnsiah8036]

@@ScamboliReviews if so can you upload twice just cause why not because i love your videos

[@nefariouscritter2436]

@@ScamboliReviews I have to disagree with you in regards to Saitama not having anything that makes him "human" and that he's more of just an unstoppable God. You mentioned that he doesn't really seem to care about anything and wants Genos to leave him alone so that he can go back to doing nothing. This is because Saitama has deep seated depression from the effects of his powers. The one thing saitama takes joy in and has passion for doing is not even fun for him anymore due to his insane level of strength. Saitama doesn't even realize how much he's hurting until he talks to King after the martial arts tournament in Season 2, he's never actually verbalized the feeling of futility he's living in, and he doesn't realize the extent of the suffering he's really in due to the fact that he tells himself he's doing fine. Life has become a mundane, boring, waste of time for him. He sees no purpose in it, but he convinces himself that he's fine nonetheless. Through all the humor in OPM, saitama rarely revels in it. His dead ass expression is a lot of what makes it funny, but he's not doing it to be funny. It's only funny because he's bored in contrast to everyone who's working really hard. His story hits so much harder for me because of how much I relate to him. Not to say that I'm a god level warrior that can take down planets with a single punch, but because his suffering is on a so much more human level than any other protagonist. Yes, people do actually have tragic lives in this very world, and I feel terrible for every one of them, but Saitamas issue is something that plagues everyone no matter where they're from. And it affects every status of human being in this world. Saitama is someone that despite the fact that he can defeat any monster ever, and he can defeat 1,000,000 monsters in one moment, something that no one else can do, that they look up to him for his awesomeness, he himself does not feel accomplished because he does not derive passion from the one thing he wants to do. He is living a life where he can never fulfill himself. I think that Saitamas depression from not feeling accomplished with his life is something many people can relate to.

[@justsomesuperherowithoutam4386]

69 dislikes, nice 👌

[@eternalmage2347]

BotchedDickEnlargementPills please do TL:DR and it’s ok to disagree

[@YUKILOID39]

this is such a funny video to get an olive garden ad in the middle of

[@whydidyoupressthegokubutto3396]

Mob pysco is amazing. The Reigen Mob reconciliation made me cry. The look on Reigen's face when he’s told that he’s a good man it just hits different than all the angst you see in other anime

[@narkzz2381]

damn dude you got mentioned on trash taste podcast.

[@impishfou6953]

when I heard him I was like, hey its that deep sexy voice reviewer

[@radiantberserker8857]

Which opinion did they find to be trash taste Was it Evangelion

[@impishfou6953]

@@radiantberserker8857 no, its a name of a podcast

[@Benno-h8n]

@@radiantberserker8857 The name is trash taste because the hosts considers themselves to have trash taste, gigguk talked about how scamboli and other 2 youtubers do their own thing instead of try to copy other anitubers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joK0kpSkh5aEmK8 at 5:44

[@hrudaypatil564]

i agree lol

[@killerracoon8471]

Mob is a kid and he finds it hard to make to terms to himself being different; Saitama as an adult where he finds that life is not worth living anymore, and later having such power-having broken his limiter, thinks he'd just be hero for fun and find someone to die to; there is a lot more to Saitama in the way the development is going and so it's interesting, and the way you portray it is like making it look like some sword art online shit well OPM started as a parody, but ONE decided to make it a full blown comics later - and both are made from the same author Shigeo wants to work hard for what he wants, Saitama has worked hard and has reached the destination, thus the emptiness, have you ever worked hard to get better at something and in the end it's not as fun as you wanted to

[@chaotixthefox]

That aspect of Saitama is never explored, only alluded to.

[@austingale2388]

True

[@rion7720]

Yeah, Saitama and Mob, they both have a deep character when you look at it properly, but probably Saitama is much harder to notice by most people

[@isenfyre612]

Nux Taku did the probably best video on this

[@xaviermcdonald7676]

Chaotix Fox It was explored though, the entire tournament arc is Saitama’s depression and emptiness to try and find something he enjoys (or a challenge). Hence why when Saitama saw the monsters first hand, he decided to get to the real issues at hand instead of messing about.

[@patogmo2201]

20:40 you forgot to mention that Shigeo thanks his friends for always supporting him and they're the biggest reason to why, in his reality, he won't use his powers to hurt people

[@tahlenri]

I will say that Saitama's struggle is his inhumanity. He struggles with feeling alive. He wants to grow, but he's truly met his limit. He's essentially a Buddha, but he hasn't learned to actually let go of his desires. All of his conflict is found internally. I love Mob Psycho 100 to pieces (def in the top 10 for me), but I wouldn't call Saitama gimmicky. It's especially apparent in the comic.

[@user-ky9ou5dz9q]

What?? That's flat out wrong man. Like straight up. Don't mean to be rude, but you literally contradict yourself. He stuggles with humanity? Lol. No? His entire character is that he's compeltely unrelatable. That he's so much better than everyone else that he can't relate to anyone else. That's his problem. That he's a god among ants. And it's not explored basically at all other than for a gag. One punch man is shallow, dumb, fun. That's it. It's a gag manga. It's never had anything of substance to say at all. It is the definition of a gimmick. Stop forcing it lol. Mob psycho is about learning that you are not remotely important. That no one is special at all.

[@casestorn3584]

@@user-ky9ou5dz9q Honestly, OPM sometimes gets deep, specially when you analyze the Saitama vs Boros fight, you realize that in a way, Boros won, he got what he wanted, the fight of his life, and on the other hand we have Saitama who has been looking for the same thing, but just can't get it. Saitama, like all of us, is still a human who has his own problems, even if they're not physical, a human who looks for emotion and fun, that's why meeting King, Genos and everyone else helped him a lot.

[@tamazg1751]

@@user-ky9ou5dz9q dude, did you even watch the show? He doesn’t give a shit about “relating” to other people. That’s literally never a conflict in the manga or the anime, you’re just making stuff up. I honestly believe that you didn’t watch the show or read the manga.

[@theraven2448]

@@user-ky9ou5dz9q Personally, I've always had the deep-set view that in a great many ways, OPM depicts real depression in a surprisingly subtle way. Obviously, the surface-level subject matter of the series itself doesn't make it very clear, what with it being about punching monsters in the face. But even so, I've always thought that a big part of Saitama's story is about how despite how one might seemingly be superficially successful in the eyes of one's peers (good grades, lots of money, or in Saitama's case, unlimited physical might) one might still struggle with deep-seated issues and problems that most people around you could never hope to understand. To their eyes, you are powerful, you are successful, you are amazing at what you do. And for one reason or another, the will to contradict such a stance, day in and day out, just cannot be found. Thus, you put the appropriate mask on. You are humble, you are kind, you meet the day with a numb smile yet eternally seeking the change that will finally fulfill you. But despite it all, and despite fully knowing that for the change to come, you will need to take the first step; you still just cannot muster up the energy or effort to do so. You trudge the well-walked path that you always have, hoping against hope that maybe this time, maybe today, something from "outside" will pop the bubble and finally push you in the right direction, without such a thing ever really arriving. Of course, these things are always up for interpretation, and I might be reading too much into it. But while watching OPM for the first time, that is the story I read into. In the perspective of Saitama suffering from long-lasting, deep depression that he has almost completely suppressed, the vast majority of his actions and the story surrounding him personally makes perfect sense. Added on top of that is of course the whole ordeal with fighting monsters, good humour and excellent action.

[@user-ky9ou5dz9q]

@@tamazg1751 wut? You're arguing my point for me. You realize that right? My entire point was, that you CANT relate to satima just like you can't relate to superman. You can understand and empathize, but their issues are something no one on planet earth would actually deal with. No one has to deal with depression because they are so much better than eveyone else. If they do, they have a god complex and should see a doctor.

[@Ailorn]

If we look at Saitama from the perspective of someone struggling with depression he is more interesting to me. It makes sense why he has a hard time trying anything new, or feeling anything of substance. He dreamed about being happy and fulfilled only to wake up in the same reality. Saitama changes in regards to his connections with the people around him(Ramen with Mumen Rider, his friendship with Genos ect). All that said, I prefer Mob Psycho and feel its a better and more compelling story/show. I'll eventually get around to finishing season two of one punch man... probably...

[@MessPess]

Just read the manga, a lot better and it gets more interesting

[@freshmilk7122]

Also try the webcomic. The art may be not good but the story makes up for it.

[@davidnguyen5936]

I agree

[@kenshii7404]

Pencil yeah personally i prefer the webcomic. feels very original

[@moozooh]

The original webcomic is the definitive version of OPM if you value the story and characters.

[@bill-chan2445]

"I have kicked toddlers in the head before" -scamboli 2020

[@Roniiik31]

I almost cried im this video even tho I didn't really understand mob psycho because I watched it when I was a kid,I only watched it for comedy and the kickass animation and never understood mob's character. Props to you Scamboli I'll rewatch it now.

[@stonedbardock8529]

People who like mob psycho know how emotional and very human it is...I've never watched a anime that hits too close to home like this show does for me personally

[@butteredcheese]

10 months late to this, and I agree. ONE is a great writer, even though his drawings look unique (and being honest, in a weird way) literally the writing is lesson learning and impeccable. ONE and Isayama Hajime are the best writers I've seen.

[@grey_f98]

For what it's worth, I'm here from Gigguk mentioning you in the Trash Taste Podcast. He mentioned you alongside Super Eyepatch Wolf (one of my favorite youtubers) so I thought why the hell not and came over here and I instantly knew I would like this channel. Send Garnt some thanks if you guys know each other, wouldn't mind seeing you at the podcast either.

[@AM-ko4pi]

I was so excited to hear him mention Scamboli, cause he’s been my anituber for the past year and I just expected him to explode. Now I finally get to see it happen

[@Kashim_o]

I was definitely surprised to hear him being mentioned on there. Nice to see Gigguk pays attention to good anitube content.

[@chronoz.]

"There's two ways to adapt an anime, you can do it incorrectly-" *shows fire force*

[@garnac3138]

Hes not wrong

[@memphisgadfly5816]

@@garnac3138 haven't read the manga? What's wrong with the Anime?

[@Renzoex]

@@memphisgadfly5816 lots of fan service

[@memphisgadfly5816]

@@Renzoex makes sense. I'm not against the occasional fanservice but Tamaki was obnoxious with it, it happened all the time even in what's supposed to he dramatic moments. Good to know that the manga didn't have it.

[@teslamid9923]

@@Renzoex also chapter 255 which literally cant be adapted into an anime

[@DeltaModelX]

"horrible art of the second season" i present to you: one piece episode 200-850

[@merzbowbb]

He’s back let’s go!!!!

[@ItsFrozxn]

Yes he is lmao

[@tdog4423]

Indeed he is!!🙂

[@thekid3974]

Ok where?🙂🙈

[@BigBoy-vp6lp]

he really blessed us with a big ass video

[@micanikko]

I remember watching a video about how OPM's real topic was about Saitama's depression. How he started off unable to find a job, then finds happiness, thrill and fulfillment in becoming a hero/fighting strong enemies. Then he becomes the strongest and everything becomes all the same. Now he's learning through his friends and also building personal connections to people. Its still internal "conflict" in the end. Though its a lot more subtle there. I find it quite valid for how they show depression and stuff. I just wanted to defend that side of things for OPM. Also, im only 9 minutes in as im typing this so im sorry if you mention this later on the video. lol.

[@LJ-hk4tv]

How about just, and here me out... *watch the video before commenting?*

[@micanikko]

@@LJ-hk4tv Hey man, thats why I left a disclaimer.

[@genieinthepot2455]

@@LJ-hk4tv How about just, and here me out.... *Read the comment before replying?*

[@andromeda_luong]

I think if we’re talking about resilience in One Punch Man, the scene that represents that better than Saitama beating the crab thing, would be when he’s getting yelled at by the crowd, riled up by Tank Top Black Hole. It definitely doesn’t carry any weight in terms of physical resilience, but we’re being shown a Saitama who will stand up for himself, despite the pressure of a crowd screaming at him to screw off

[@mikeongupv2341]

Facts

[@FUNFUN_101]

That’s exactly what I was thinking I think both characters are strong and have integrity in different aspects both are amazing shows tho def very high in my favorites of all time

[@darylzambrana1370]

Thank you Scamboli, you motivated me to watch Mob Psycho and I can easily put it in my top 10 anime of all time. This show is uniquely beautiful