The Anime that says F*CK Psychic Powers! - Mob Psycho 100

Just because you have these special powers, doesn't mean you're better than anyone else...
It's time to talk about Mob Psycho 100 - The anime that says F*CK Psychic Powers!
Chapters
0:00 - START
1:29 - WHAT THE F*CK IS MOB PSYCHO 100?!
5:01 - THE CHARACTERS
15:44 - THE COMEDY
21:12 - THE ABSURDITY
24:23 - Conclusion
25:18 - End Credits
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[@justinn8541]

Mob Psycho 100 is a slice-of-life/ coming of age story disguised as an action shonen.

[@kassygo1375]

And it’s fkn amazing

[@jozit5094]

But it is a shonen. A shonen story is a story targeted to teenage boys. Which it Mob is. I think you were trying to say an action or action shonen which Mob really isn't

[@justinn8541]

⁠​⁠@@jozit5094Yes.

[@deadmemer2760]

It’s about a balance of them

[@tp9516]

Yeah definitely MHA is also a slice-of-life/coming of age story disguised as an action shonen and is fkn awful.

[@arqueiroXD]

My favorite aspect about mob is not the f*ck the psychic powers. Is that they are part of Mob. Your gifts are part of you,they don't make it better then you,but it doesn't make you having a gift non existance. There is not a reason to brag and act superior,but at same time there is no reason to also not enjoy yourself. A line between both of then exist. Most of Mob villans fall in the category of abusing the powers,interesting enough...the last villan. Mob himself,was the only one that fell in the opposite. So in the end even he allows to have fun with the gift he has.

[@marocat4749]

Yeah , its more , probably due psychic powers getting power with stress, so that people, are insecure people acting out really, which most villain fell into, forget valuing themselves as person instead acting out. The last, yeah is the danger of supressing a side of you.

[@millo7295]

What dialect is that?

[@belldrop7365]

I remember from somewhere that the idea of mob is actually a criticism of the shounen stereotype with characters only becoming special after they get their special powers. So mob is this kid already on the peak of super powers but still in a journey of finding what makes himself special.

[@legendarycryptid2629]

Reigen is one of my favorites. Man is a con man's con man. Man will use his faux psycho powers to tale care of the most mundane problems most of the times solely because most of the things that _aren't_ spirit-involved really are things that can easily be taken care of with massages and such. Even then, for all that Shigeo gets strung along, he _does_ care for him. My favorite moments from him are from the first Claw arc where he points out that there's no problem in running away from something that he's not a match for, and even _breaks Muraki and Yusuke's delusions_ like a true boss. Man even pushed Shigeo to _1000%_ in Gratitude. The part where he confesses to Mob to try to save him still gets me as it shows how far he's grown in the series.

[@marocat4749]

And best is he is great in anyoning bet having psychic powers. Like he uses all kinds of skills that frankly would make him amazing in his own right, but he is a that. He himself kinda has a self impose imposer complex?! And he is a fraud but actually is a honest to god best life coach and role model. He is so human. And contradictory, yet is the best, but also a hypocrit, but helps earnestly, as fraud?! He is the best. He is the conman that will trick you to truely believe in yourself.

[@rga1605]

Anotehr thing great about Mob Psycho is how their gifts aren't also used for self-indulgence - one of the moments I remember most is when Mob realizes he's enjoying using his powers a bit too much, he steps and says "what am I doing?" In internet cultures that favor self-indulgence so much, this message is important

[@millo7295]

His guilt was a little unfounded but the message of his abuse to his strength was still clear He lost composure, he got too confident and became complacent, something that would've made him think that he was better because he beat the apparently "strongest" person

[@shonenbois]

One really knows how to write OP characters who are just so human and relatable

[@millo7295]

It's because One knows how to write a character that knows that if they're so strong then there's no point in using that power for whatever you want, and that if you're this strong, then there's someone stronger, or more ambitious, or even more tenacious than you What you have only matters to you And that's enough

[@Majimagaming2001]

I'm still pretty young (16) and this show feels like it's made such a big impact on me The lesson of nobody being special means so much to me And Mob is probably the most relatable character in fiction to me

[@millo7295]

It's strange how a borderline insult has more positive impact on youth than the "being autistic is a super power" campaign that happened when I was a kid Y'all? Nothing So why not be yourself if it makes you happier?

[@stuckerfan2563]

Mob is my most favorite overpowered mc in all of fiction

[@handlebar4520]

you can stop at favourite mc of fiction, personally

[@legendarycryptid2629]

19:28 Always happy to see Bobobo. His anime shouldn't have been cancelled, even if they did go out on a laugh.

[@GenesisBoi]

Im still sad for the reason it got canceled. Heard there was a sequel manga that lasted a year i think

[@madengineerkyouma]

The anime that managed to dethrone Steins;Gate as my favorite ever.

[@neatoburrito3170]

So what I'm getting from this Reigan guy is that he's Grunkle Stan if he was a handsome young blonde guy.

[@nqk_0662]

Also less buff

[@marocat4749]

Best gym bros in manga/anime :D One thinkg i love about reigen how he is a funny fraud but good person that feels responsible, and actually is good at anything butr the thing he pretends. And genuinly loves to help people with all but psychic powers to feel better. And the finale, wo, emotional. when he really opens fully up :(. And shows/manga how accepting the show wants to make of flaws that , yeah people have, but you can still be a decent person and deserve love. , for being a person, that exists.

[@sigmundschwartz6434]

Mob is the quintessential "Anti-Chuuni" anime/manga and that is so refreshing given the current trends in the industry.

[@holloworacle3140]

BEST ANIME PERIOD

[@nqk_0662]

And the ending isn’t suck ass !

[@misterzygarde6431]

I loved the first season and I really need to get to the second and third seasons in the future. It would be fun to see Mob and Mash from Mashle interact.

[@IfrloveCoCoMelon]

Mob Psycho is WAY too good. It is so special compared to all the isekai and fantasy stuff that comes out nowadays

[@nqk_0662]

We neee more !

[@IfrloveCoCoMelon]

@@nqk_0662 yes we do !

[@haixaldonix4945]

recommendation: The Greatest Estate Developer you will love it

[@chipin1526]

one has been getting very god at his art

[@Zetact_]

Saiki Kusuo is the actual anime that says "fuck psychic powers."

[@wourydiallo1445]

Mangakamen talking about peak, lets GO

[@charlyalexlug8411]

Hi, you may not know me but I’ve watched your content for a while, and I just finished watching Mob psycho. I’m here to say thank you, for introducing me to this show thank you. =]

[@Mangakamen]

Wow, thank you

[@Mewseeker]

Oh, I have a suggestion if you were to be looking for one. The wholesome low budget hit that took Japan by surprise, Kemono Friends season one.

[@Aymen_Lahdhiri]

Reigen is actually the GOAT

[@squeethemog213]

This video was great. Editing on point and made me laugh a lot just like the show itself. Fantastic vid and thank you for the laughs xD

[@Mangakamen]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@toxiccrusader4880]

I sense a banger incoming. This video is gonna be a hit I can feel it.

[@bass8583]

This anime/manga is wayyyy to good man i just cant stop smiling after wacthing that ending

[@Angras_advocate18]

Can u please make some type-moon content it’s the strongest franchise in anime with their base abilities giving them immeasurable speed. & my power scaling playlist is all the proof we need, my essay playlist also proves it has the best written characters in anime especially in the girl aspect.(something shonen struggles with) Like generic anime channel’s shirou vid, it’s billion$ budget & ufotable even come together to give us peak animation of any year they drop or period. It’s also the lotr of anime with lore on lore & galore.

[@commonviewer2488]

Yes! My favorite anime getting covered now!

[@someGuy-kl7cb]

the best part of the series imho, is that it shows being "OP" in a new light. its not a hero destined to save the world, nor is it some super human living life on easy mode, his powers are a detriment to his existence. by having these powers, he is suffering and losing out on things. not many shows show the "op protagonist that can do anything easily" in a negative light, its such a unique concept, but also a concept that just...makes sense. like yeah, it makes sense that emotional based powers would be extremely risky if they are too strong especially for a kid that has a hard time supressing their emotions, and a trauma coming from that? makes total sense, and is an actual great way to keep him from being TOO boring and soft.

[@brayenmorrison3199]

Psychic Powers.

[@millo7295]

Regain seems like he does have SOME power with his incredible luck and ability to just lie about things It seems like it's less plot and more the character doing something Even if that something is tiny in comparison to the main character being super powerful because demon infestation in his rib cage

[@TheTwinkelminkelson]

The thing about subverting expectations is that most people never actually follow through with the idea. Sure, they make you expect one thing and deliver another, but WHY they deliver the other is a huge part of the reason that they work. In Mob's case, it's all in service of the whole theme, which in itself is a very strong and self-actualizing one.

[@WhatIfUniverse]

I'd like to thank manga kamen for having me on to edit for this video

[@kingbash6466]

Honestly, I think One's artstyle fits Mob Psyhco a lot better than One Punch Man, which is why I'm glad the anime kept the aesthetic.

[@Mewseeker]

From what I have heard the studio that was working on this were told by their boss that they could do whatever they want but they HAD to be faithful to the comic art style.

[@gqphoenixclops3056]

Wait? The actor really did change for season three?! I just figured it was Shigeo hitting puberty and his voice changing.

[@LumiCelestine]

It was fun introducing you to this series only for a whole video to come out about a month later

[@dejinnthedjinn5311]

Question for Mob fans, what's your favorite of Reigen's special moves?

[@Mangakamen]

Self-Defense Rush.

[@venomouswyverns8819]

anti-esper dropkick

[@dracmanish]

Hypnosis Punch and Self Defense Rush. Some of the best laugh out loud moments I’ve had in a show.

[@dracmanish]

I recently rewatched Mob in preparation for Season 3 on Blu-Ray and I figured it was the perfect time to do so(Might be my favorite anime purchase of 2024). I love Mob Psycho 100 so much it’s in my top 5 favorite anime and that’s mainly thanks to the characters especially Mob & Reigen. Also has my favorite ost from Kenji Kawai that man cooked hard with it.

[@Shylunar64]

I loved this show. Glad to hear someone else talk about it. Well said Kamen.

[@FF-tp7qs]

Mob Psycho 100 was an anime I never thought I would like because of the character designs, but the anime somehow makes it work and the syory is just that good. One might not have the best art, but he's an amazing writer.

[@crownedshyness9656]

Thank you for talking about this.

[@amirgarcia547]

Mob Psycho 100 definitely has to be one of my favorite anime to come from the 2010s. And it’s not just because Studio Bones absolutely hit it out of the park in terms of animation, which they certainly did, but due to how grounded and relatable it feels despite dealing with psychic powers and spirits. Being that Mob is just an average guy who happens to have psychic powers, and the main theme that nobody is special, but can still improve and become whoever they want as long as they set their mind to it is a truly insightful and important message to take away. The only possible downside is that they replaced Mob’s English VA Kyle McCarley (9S from Nier Automata) in the final season for some pretty BS reasons, and the new VA just doesn’t sound anywhere as good. But that’s just one small nitpick from a genuinely great show, and between this and One Punch Man when it comes to ONE’s anime adaptations, this one definitely got the better end of the stick.

[@handlebar4520]

the 🐐is back

[@what1fun1v3rs3]

nice to see more anime covered on the channel

[@joaoalves9330]

Would you do a Sukuna video? His arc isn't finished but there's plenty to go over and since you seem to like super evil Dio Doflamingo type characters a video on him could be fun.

[@dudeguy8686]

For a world without it, Mob Psycho sure is magical

[@KamisamanoOtaku]

*Watch this series.* I still need to watch Season 3, and if I still was regularly subscribed to Crunchyroll (or gift passes were still a thing), I'd have watched it long ago. This is one of the best anime I've ever seen, and so far, it holds up at least a few years later.

[@usvidragonslayer3091]

I just love watching Mob Psycho 100. All the action, the adventure, the fights & the funny moments of this anime makes my day even bighter.

[@JogVodka]

watched this show when it first was airing season 1 and at the time the latest episode was episode 5. Mob Psycho 100 is such a really good ass fucking anime that massively influenced my taste in media and was the inspiration for me to start a webcomic while 17 (which is still ongoing)

[@Mewseeker]

On one hand you have Mob with OP super psychic powers, on the other hand you have Reigen with OP super social powers! 19:00 The humour in that scene goes one step further as it exemplifies everything wrong with the antagonists as their beliefs of being so much above everyone else gives them those blind spots that end up putting them in those ridiculous situations in the first place. Basically the joke isn't just a random moment, it tells about the characters involved. It's a bit like Genos suddenly swearing in One Punch Man.

[@TheDuckisHere]

One of my favorite anime’s of all time

[@TakoTrucker]

i love the gradual resurgence of mp100

[@steelthunder7782]

Loved Mob Psycho so much when it came out i read the webcomic because i was so hooked. Loved the vidoe. I have a unrelated question also. Have you ever thought about doing a video on the right and wrong way to do self-inserts? You have shows like Velma or comics like I am Not Starfire being huge ways in not doing it. Meanwhile you can get master class characters like Rohan Kishibe by making yourself but greatly exaggerated (and yes to anyone that asks. Araki has said multiple times that Rohan is where Araki wants to eventually be skill-wise and is based on himself.)

[@Zetact_]

In the case of Rohan it's that Araki blatantly is self-inserting as him but is depicting Rohan as a caricature of himself, rather than strictly being the usual "idealized version." He's a character foremost. Rohan is established immediately as a weirdo who licks spiders out of the belief it will improve his manga, and who is not above hating someone just because he doesn't like the vibes they put out. There are many bad self-inserts who also engage in some self-depreciation but it doesn't feel like the joke is about the character. When Velma or Not Starfire depict the characters as being disgusting freaks with bad hygiene you do get the vibe it's intended to make the character "relatable" or something and give them a minor flaw that comes across more as them being like, "I'm so cool I don't even care."

[@KingOfMumbles485...]

The show with the best three seasons.

[@CharoGaming]

Reigen mentioned

[@what1fun1v3rs3]

best character hope his OVA mini series gets dubbed

[@ondururagittandeska2004]

14:42 It's Notsuke Higashikate.

[@BloodyEclipse756]

Ok now I'm very interested in it now.

[@bnashtay2278]

Got halfway through the video, watched the entirety of Mob season 1, then came back.

[@Glitterblossom]

The fucking Cimoooooooo clip made me spit out my drink

[@what1fun1v3rs3]

editor here and yeah I am a big yugituber fan so I like to sneak in references to ppl I watch

[@Wol333]

My actual favorite anime

[@jor1469]

You should review scavenger reing

[@Neutra77]

My fav moment of this series has to be the season 1 finale. Mob's refusing to break the rules his master instilled in him, so instead lends his powers to Reigen. Reigen doesn't know this, so just unintentionally disrespects all of the present Claw members by not only defeating them physically, but also verbally pointing out how stupid and childish their beliefs and actions are. It's just hilarious seeing this fearsome group of psychics get annihilated two-fold.

[@Ramsey276one]

15:52 MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY 16:00 I can agree with that

[@toumabyakuya]

Man, Kamen, if you loved this anime then you should give Dr. Stone a watch. It does what Mob did with psychic powers but for science, making it not only digestible but also entertaining to watch.

[@cytheidot7831]

Im begging you make more kamen rider

[@Ofxzh]

By far, my favorite parts of the show has got to be when the body improvement club tries to protect Mob.

[@doomguy9585]

Just waiting for the saik k analysis

[@antoniodanielsantos4511]

What is the name of the outro song?

[@Ramsey276one]

8:40 Broken Clock Right Twice Daily Also GioGio reference detected!

[@brothadarkness9995]

Yaaaa mob psycho is a whole ass gem mine

[@poyobotyahoo7494]

I FUCKING LOVE MOB PSYCHO LET'S GO

[@ginnmann]

i love the video, so i hope you know this comes from a genuine place. you got too many cut aways bro. as a man who loves a good cut away, you gotta pick and choose. they lose their comedic effect if you use too many of em in succession.

[@millie6621]

The sheer amount of interpolated footage used is a little upsetting... But eh I'll probably get into the series now because of this

[@what1fun1v3rs3]

to get around copyright like the mashle video

[@pangian]

arguably the best anime of 2010s. The only complain I have about it is that it wasn't long enough

[@Nekosage]

17:29 - 17:36 - Like Dr. Claw? No, no. That's a different series. 🤪

[@szczoteczka2233]

Dude slow down, my watch layer playlist is full

[@Axle3000]

I agree with the message but I always disagreed with how the message was conveyed. Mob is special even by psychic standards he's special but he shouldnt use his power carelessly and should still strive to be a well rounded person cause at the end of the day he's still human. When the psychics were working at a convenience store I immediately thought just go be a hitman or a world class athlete (if they want). Is the convenience store good for their character? Yes, but why make minimum wage. They don't need to dominate the world as villians, they don't need to view normal humans as ants but they can still use their gifts to obtain more. They had 3 seasons to show us someone who uses their powers in a healthy way but all of them are adult children

[@HackedGlitch265]

What the fuck is Mob Psycho 100? Only the greatest show aout the greatest conman ever! And also features super sick fight scenes and animations.

[@gravityhero2227]

Reigen is the goat.

[@tomo8940]

Season 2 will always be the superior season.

[@DeBean970]

This isn't Saiki K

[@themphantom9138]

I really loved the show until Season 2 Finale The show suddenly took a Dragon Ball Z turn and for some reason I didn't like it, but maybe that's just me. Mob 100!

[@nqk_0662]

Eh ? I mean we barely see mob pushed mentally or physically like season 2 And it doesn’t end on something crazy or “ THIS IS THE END FOR SURE .”

[@PRwellness]

The best way to self improve.... is to stop being a weeb and get laid 😊