The Value of a Fraud | Mob Psycho 100

[@TheBooBomber609]

Reigen rolled a natural 20 in charisma, but as he threw the dice 4 more appeared out of his sleeve and also landed on 20.

[@AzizTheSavage]

that is the best way to describe this

[@kimchik6825]

all the faces of the dice are just 20s

[@JOOOOOOOOOOOOM]

@Styx And a little strength too lol

[@brytonwallis4817]

@@JOOOOOOOOOOOOM imagine getting hit, and someone’s charisma makes the damage feel higher.

[@isawamoose]

@@brytonwallis4817 Warlock Hexblade: was I summoned?

[@kneeofjustice9619]

Most superhero mentors: “With great power comes great responsibility” Reigen: “Just live a normal life”

[@seanandrews5329]

Mob isn’t a superhero

[@abby1177]

@@seanandrews5329 mob doesnt think of him that way, while other do

[@salvatorerampello6247]

​@@seanandrews5329this doesn't add nothing to what the comment says

[@dogf421]

@@seanandrews5329 yeah, but he has the ability to be, and in most superhero media, everyone will insist that because he has the ability, he is obligated to use it for the betterment of society (and do nothing else with his life)

[@violettracey]

Thanks!

[@potato3018]

The funny thing is, Reigen wants to be known as a badass character but he instead became the role model and psychological support older brother character

[@aloysiuslim914]

He got an even more important title

[@allessandro2390]

The Reigen 1000 scene was pretty badass tho, he defeated them without a single attack

[@GoldKoi18]

he's still a badass in that one scene

[@justinweber4977]

I dunno, that's pretty badass in its own way, y'know?

[@RobertMcBride-is-cool]

I'm pretty sure he is the most badass character.

[@jasonlu4514]

One thing makes me really likes Reigen is that he actually doesn't "scam" his client, he lies about being psychic but charges fairly for works he did. He's price is less than one tenth of other real psychic, and he does fulfill his client's client's wishes (unless they are looking to curse others).

[@kiah9085]

Yeah! And like not lying wouldn’t help. If these people are bound and determined to believe it’s supernatural when it’s a shoulder issue or something then telling them they’re wrong won’t help. Sometimes you gotta meet people where they’re at

[@xum0007]

Yeah and this can be seen when you compare his prices to that of Shinra’s (the fat old guy psychic who manipulated his monk beads). He clearly charges very appropriately which is a cool detail that the show added.

[@tacopizzasandwich621]

He even refuses payment when he does things for the client that don’t warrant it, what a guy

[@tanakisoup]

And another thing is that real psychics would use their talents to look for supernatural explanations for these perfectly normal problems, and won’t find any. So the client is paying ten times more just to have their problems not solved and it’s not like they’re going to believe it if psychic tells them that the issue isn’t supernatural

[@marcopohl4875]

The message of Mob Psycho 100 isn't "You're not special" it's "You're not special, and that's ok"

[@ianfinrir8724]

"If everyone is not special maybe you can be what you want to be." Spells it out in the season one theme.

[@DerangedPacman]

reigen almost straight up tells mob "your power doesnt make you special, you're still just a kid. go wild"

[@mob8502]

Always thought it was more like you can improve and become anything.

[@marcopohl4875]

@@mob8502 I just wanted to put a wholesome twist on the video, but that is actually a really good addition.

[@nelsonv1953]

I like to say it’s “‘Nobody’s special,’ in an ‘Everybody’s special’ kind of way.” Like what Reigen says in the flashback of when he first met Mob, everyone has different strengths, but those alone don’t make them better or worse than anyone else.

[@paraggautam79]

I hate when people don't acknowledge when reign said in front of media " You have grown so much. You know that?" It made me cry before mob's dialogue

[@prairiete]

Me too ! And the next episode, subtly showing, as I interpret it, the power of Mob's feelings when Reigen said that made me cry a third time !

[@clyden1685]

IMO the scene where Mob called Reigen "A genuinely good guy" is one of the most emotional anime scenes I've ever seen. I dunno why it felt so moving. Even after watching it multiple times it still gives me the feels.

[@jacobmarsh2072]

I completely agree I rarely cry watching shows, not to say they don't make me feel anything but its just difficult to send me over the edge so to speak and actually cry. This though, Reigens 'downfall' the press conference when he final accepts that he's not getting out of this, and decides that the only thing left to do is apologize to the person he hurt the most, and Mob accepts Reigan for who he is despite everything, because even if Reigan was a dick it was mostly born out of insecurity and a fear that Mob would leave him, and it ended up causing what he was scared of. But in the end Mob understands Reigan, and he forgives him, and the fact that despite what Reigan did, Mob forgave him and their friendship continued. It made me bawl my fucking eyes out. (Apologies for the essay your comment just gave me the opportunity to get that off my chest)

[@halfdemonprince]

Despite knowing he was a fraud and the way he demeaned his feelings, Mob still respected and admired Reigen. I think we all wish we had a Mob in our lives who stays by us when no one else will and still sees the good in us. Especially when we don’t see it ourselves.

[@jennesa6265]

fr, that scene caught me off guard

[@MooSuh23]

The emotional feel this scene gives off is greatly due to the contrast between the dialogue making you expect Mob to shatter Reigen's feelings right there, and him actually doing the complete opposite. Contrast is one of the best tools in writing to make you feel emotion.

[@hawkeye171]

@@halfdemonprince I wish my crush was that

[@jefffrederick258]

"Even if he feels like an imposter... he's still a good guy, trying his best." Thanks. I needed to hear that for some reason.

[@blendyboi5023]

@Brian i hate you

[@pizzaisminenoucanthaveit.2149]

Same

[@memeulous4ft247]

Sud

[@JaydevRaol]

👍

[@alfiepancakezz]

@@memeulous4ft247 the fact that you tried to type “sus”, did a typo, and just decided to send the comment anyway is just so funny to me

[@amblehhh]

"Maybe it was luck that Mob showed up at right place and at the right time, but it wasn't luck that he stayed around" This line hit me like a truck. No matter how small that action is, its outcome can truly change a person. This analysis is so beautiful.

[@ISK_Gg]

Where is the rest of them ??

[@nightowl548]

So how’s the isekai been for you?

[@bungercolumbus]

Ye. It shows how there is no long term luck.

[@Yesna]

​@@nightowl548Isekai'd into your current life with no changes other than the fact that you got isekai'd

[@gabrielpinguet4389]

YOU KNOW WHO ELSE GOT HIT BY A TRUCK? ( *Mob reference* )

[@jkjeon5254]

what i like abt reigen is how intelligent he is. on the episode where they were trying to exorcise the strongest evil spirit out of a teenage girl, mob didn't feel the spirit. out of all the psychics in the room, only reigen concluded that she is indeed possesed (and not abused) bec of his observation skill.

[@numbers93]

nat 20 perception nat 20 charisma

[@nam9825]

everyone else in the room always relied on psychic powers to find spirits but reigen was used to looking for other clues

[@imclara]

He also protected the back of his head when he was thrown against the floor in that arc which I think’s a nice detail. He acts fast and thinks ahead.

[@wildfire9280]

@@imclara hehe he thinks *ahead*

[@Joeh_]

YES it is insane he might be a scummy conman, but hell is he smart

[@dizzypear]

I can't take the word "imposter" seriously anymore

[@meainus]

its destroying my life as im speaking

[@kaduVIII]

sus

[@HullsColby]

The split second the word "Imposter" appeared I already thought of among us. I don't want to be like this anymore, my life is slowly turning into ruin.

[@6jeanie40]

literally came to comment section after i saw it

[@thelegendarysupersaiyanbro6535]

impasta

[@LukeJukeDuke]

When reigen was the strongest for a couple minutes in the anime. when he absorbed shigeo was the coolest scene in the anime.

[@morningivy]

I think ???% is the coolest, in my opinion!

[@aaaaa-n8l]

@@morningivy murderous intent is the coolest bruh

[@Extremezotako]

I think the coolest scene is when mob fighted the boss

[@zipin-yt]

@@morningivy fr, especially when he thought his family died and his house burnt down

[@yujiifey6281]

Yes indeed the coolest and the funniest thing, it's make an perfect end scene for s1😂

[@Bransbow]

I never really saw Reigen as a bad person, even if his methods were, to put it lightly, sketchy. He took advantage of people's superstitions, but in doing so actually helped them. He didn't sell fake "spirit-warding" crystals, he gave healing spa treatments, for example. When people wouldn't go to the person they actually needed to because they thought they were under some kind of spiritual attack, he would step in and give them what they actually needed. Then Mob came around and he started taking actual psychic jobs.

[@Aaaaaalakrb]

The main reason why I thought he was a bad person at first is because it seemed like he was just manipulating an awkward and lonely kid into working for him and then paying him basically nothing.

[@algorithmgeneratedanimegir1286]

@@Aaaaaalakrb Yes he did do that. He actually really did scam Mob.

[@DerangedPacman]

@@algorithmgeneratedanimegir1286 tho he did scam mob for a while, he only lied about one thing, hes not a psychic other than that he cares about mob as much as mob admires him

[@areebanaseer8666]

At first to me Reigen was literally "trash" he was basically a fraud, using a kid for his work and paying him dust for the job but then there was so much more to his character. Reigen was literally fearless eventhough he had zero psychic powers, he genuinely cared about Mob and for him he would go anywhere (though sometimes he was just pissed that Mob missed work). The way he calmly entered Claw's hideout alone and commanded the whole place was hilarious. Sometimes he still acted like a jerk but I think that came from his desire to keep Mob to himself. He didn't realize but he depended on Mob more than Mob depended on him since he was alone too if Mob wasn't around. After their fight when he went to that bar to at least talk to other people made me sad. The result of their fight was amusing. It's true that despite all he is a great guy. Mob could've fallen in hands of someone worse and I am just glad that it was Reigen who found him.

[@marchere_69]

True

[@shush9687]

@@marchere_69 fr i dropped mob psycho once because i can't stand reigen in first few episodes. so glad i picked it up again and mob psycho is def in my top anime list

[@SafetyKitten]

@@shush9687 reigen is a character you never expect to like, and you never end up liking because you end up loving him

[@hcnye]

Reigen looks out for himself first and foremost, sure, but he also never carries any ill will towards people and although he does manipulate people, he generally only does it by making their life slightly more convenient (and exaggerating that he basically saved them). He never actually harms anyone throughout his whole life.

[@shush9687]

@@SafetyKitten exactly!!! ONE is really good at writing characters

[@halfdemonprince]

Despite knowing he was a fraud and the way he demeaned his feelings, Mob still respected and admired Reigen. I think we all wish we had a Mob in our lives who stays by us when no one else will and still sees the good in us. Especially when we don’t see it ourselves.

[@RelicQuadrangle]

Reminds me of Kaneki and Hide.

[@master_of_krynn]

yeah..

[@tomatoorphan6166]

That always made me think how you can stay by their sides like that, even knowing the worst about them. It often makes me think when I look back to that scene. Goes to show we must all learn from Mob and Regan a thing or two.

[@tomatoorphan6166]

Ramble Alert. I apologize if I am going to be on a Ramble, you could read this if ya want. These are just my thoughts: Idk why, but that makes me emotional thinking about the lengths you be to stay by someone's side even when you've seen the worst of them. It often makes me think back to the times it happened to me when people show their worst selves. Is there anything you can do? Any small actions to help their well being? Or should you draw a line and distance yourself to the people that hurt you? What does it mean to be there for someone? How far will we people go for the sake of others? Is such a good nature in a person possible? How do we people apply these lessons life gives us? I've always had these questions to no avail on how to apply it to myself and others. What does it truly mean to learn what so many life lessons try to teach us? I tend to think it's hard to learn from failure and defeat, but I know that life teaches us to learn and rise from failure. And I often find myself not knowing how to apply the lessons I have learned, how do you use these life lessons to propel you forward? As you can tell, I see so many greats give great wisdom, just as much as so many others have. But it is hard to make these lessons apart of you in a way, apart of you that is scary to push outside of the you, you know. So much great wisdom, yet so much inaction I see in myself, if this really aligns to the person I am to the person I want to be. This whole message tells me.. maybe to take more leap of faiths, see who I will become afterwards. I just gotta make sure of myself I don't forget this of all things.

[@summero-my5in]

The way mob embraced his brother immediately after everything he had done was so touching as well. He’s the definition of kindness, and his kindness is healing to others. ❤

[@peachie5000]

I've been in the mob psycho 100 fandom for a while but I've never seen the separation arc examined through the themes of imposter syndrome. Amazing video.

[@JaydevRaol]

Same. This was really great video.

[@bobroctopus2210]

imposter

[@user-yp5ko8us9j]

Imposter?!!!!??!?1/?/?/11? OMG AMOGUS AMOGUS AMOGUS AMOGUS AMOGUS WHEN THE IMPOSTER IS SUSUSUSUSUS😳😳😳 HAHAHA EMERGENCY MEETING RED IS SUS

[@lunaticcultist3764]

@@user-yp5ko8us9j THAT'S PRETTY SUSSY 😳

[@kairuku6552]

@@user-yp5ko8us9j WHEN WHEN THE IMPOSTR??? IS SUS??????????

[@beansnrice321]

I can't tell you how many times Mob Psycho took some latent shadow of my personality, ripped it from the edges of my peripheral awareness of self and thrust it right in front of my face and said, "It's ok, you're ok, just chill."

[@akiratakanashi2385]

This. Please at this point mp100 had become my comfort anime to watch. The life lessons i can get just from this anime alone is insane

[@chookoya]

@@akiratakanashi2385 same girl.. Just finished rewatching yesterday. loved that there’s still mp100 content!!

[@akiratakanashi2385]

@@chookoya uwahhhh thats good that u finished watching the series.!! Those that dismissed this series just because of the art style are literally missing out

[@Nionivek]

I think there is one other scene that is important for this topic. When Mob and Raegan had this fight he went to a bar full of people who admired him and were, at least to him, his "friend"... Yet when the controversy happened they all turned on him, for all his Charisma it never helped him earn any genuine friends. . Yet Mob implies he always say through him and what he saw deep down was that he was a good person. . A big part of the anime is how talent or power doesn't necessarily get you what you want. None of Mob's wants or desires can be solved by his powers and none of Raegan's godlike multitude of talents can do so either (Heck, Raegan could EASILY succeed at just about any industry he wanted to... There is a reason why he tries to be a fake psychic).

[@natperXD]

I agree that Reigen can succeed in any industry, but it's more than just talent that Reigen has, it's also his ability to work hard and be focused. So he can easily find another job if he had/ wanted to. Just look at when he had to exorcise a ghost in-game, he was 2-12 in all of his accounts and fought number 1 with all of them. He literally stayed up for days to accomplish this. Also in that bar scene, Reigen was already doubting or confirmed if they were his friends before the controversy. You can tell by the way they reacted when he told them it was his bday, they just went about their business after greeting him. They also didn't really help get home once he was drunk.

[@misanthropicservitorofmars2116]

Body improvement club is the truth and the way.

[@idkneo]

@@misanthropicservitorofmars2116 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4a5kHprrdd4e6M

[@Midorikonokami]

Imagine if Reagan got into marketing...

[@ВасилийИзенов]

@@Midorikonokami marketing not suitable for people with souls, only automatons can work in that field.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Such an eloquently written analysis on Reigen as a character. I'd love to see you analyze more characters in the future.

[@joemamaa06]

Found you

[@tontobonto2073]

@@joemamaa06 no he found you

[@ATruePotatoGamer]

We meet again lol your every where, game theory, speed running, everywhere OwO is. Literally everywhere

[@gum9871]

We have met again.

[@AvocadoSpirit]

Yes, I'm here early, finally, inner peace

[@deathab0ve]

opening line of the intro "If everyone is not special, maybe you can be what you want to be, so fight as hard as you can, you'll find the answers that you seek" this is absolutely the message of the show and I love that it is LITERALLY the starting lyrics of the S1 intro song.

[@Vivi.20.]

Your videos are honestly criminally underrated. They're always a joy to watch everytime one pops up in the subscription feed.

[@itsblitz4437]

Well said.

[@sherrodhawkins9753]

You are so correct

[@guhbruhmaste4557]

This video is slowly blowing up and I'm happy

[@idkneo]

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[@sherrodhawkins9753]

When I first saw it, it was 5k, now its 40k!

[@BrosukeSenpai]

That was beautiful.

[@adlansan5187]

couldn't have said it any better

[@shipwrld5861]

Cap

[@superallstar3916]

@@shipwrld5861 no cap

[@souronthedeceiver2583]

Same

[@doubledownpleasegosubtotte4274]

Growing in oneself

[@vak.o]

Reigen is such a great character, I absolutely adore him, he’s charisma and wits, especially his maturity in conversation really sets him up as a grounded character who is actually very wise and smart, but he doesn’t know that and doesn’t acknowledge this, his humility is his foundation for his actions, he’s great guy..

[@houseofgrey1690]

Napoleon

[@CodesTheOtaku]

Not to mention that, even when deceiving people into thinking he’s an Esper, he still works to actually solve their problems. He even shows disgust when a client informed him that another fake psychic just took her money, gave her bad news, and ran. And what does he do in response? Actually solves her problem, albeit trying to pass it off as psychic power.

[@Lightning-ik3so]

The sad part about the whole thing is that despite all of the accomplishments and general grounding, his imposter syndrome eats him up inside so much that he cannot even see it. He's faked it so much that he cannot see the actual impact he has. Even throughout all of his cons he genuinely helps people with their problems, but all he sees is the lie.

[@believe07]

Reigen's arc is one of the best of the medium. It brings so many questions on self worth and really turns the idea we had of Reigen upside down. I often got myself thinking if even that 'natural' charisma of him wasn't just him trying to overcompensate the fact that he never thought anything of himself and never got any praise by his own family. He's some sort of Pagliacci in a way. I think that Mob's words are the first time Reigen is really recognized for what he has actually done, not what he conned his way around.

[@jiffem_]

ha. best of the medium.

[@believe07]

​@@jiffem_ see what i did there?

[@makaylagoslant5357]

One of my favorite things about Reigen’s whole fake psychic identity is even though he lied through his teeth the whole time, he still helped his clients in the end. They always walked away satisfied, further proving the point that he’s a good guy in the end even if he was faking it

[@yooitsameee6355]

As someone struggling with imposter syndrome and low self esteem. This really made me tear up quite a bit, especially with how much I've related to reigen when I was watching the show. Its hard to take pride in your accomplishments with low self esteem because you feel like you don't deserve it, and you can't help but compare yourself to others who you feel naturally have actual talent and have actually gone and achieved better things than you ever will. This video be making me cry

[@gluttony8986]

You should check out Sumire/Kasumi from P5, it might help you.

[@Plasma200]

Su

[@rzr0015]

I was gonna make a venting joke, but you deserve better than that. I am sure you will overcome your problem and become a person who you can be proud of.

[@citrusfruit4332]

Fr i had no idea why out of all things this made me tear up

[@zapmebro]

amogus

[@CrazyTasteyPi]

I suddenly remember the opening words of season 1's theme, "If everyone is not special, maybe you can be what you want to be." At least that's what hear. This is totally showing that it wasn't just talking about Mob, but Reigen as well.

[@whoareyoutoaccuseme6588]

Not just Reigen but every character who deals with the issue of feeling not "special" enough as well, like Teruki and the Former Scar members.

[@lambykin842]

superjail

[@realkingofantarctica]

The way Mob and Reigen's relationship was fleshed out and re-interpreted in Season 2 was what elevated this anime as one of my all-time favourites.

[@pinklasange9547]

2:39 fun fact about this, in the 1st opening, 99, the lyrics actually translate to (roughly); "if you can notice ur not alone then you will find your own answer, so fight as hard as you can and you'll find the answers that you seek" further in, the lyrics go "if everyone is not special maybe you can be what you want to be, no matter if ur burdened by your emotions" "your life is ur own ok? it doesnt matter if ur not unique ok? so fight as hard as you can you'll find the answers that you seek" the intro actively goes against everything the viewers think, meaning that it was intentionally written to where the viewer would take away from the show, as u said, "if only i was gifted or talented, all my problems will go away" 99 is a song about hope and goes directly against what the viewer believes is what the show tries to make u see

[@DerangedPacman]

i was born able to do alot of things most people cant, i have strong bones, a brain that can think logically and quick, but in spite of all this im just an average guy, just because i can do a couple unique things doesnt make me special and nor does it set a path for my future

[@silvervelvet8893]

I always had a different view on it. I always saw it as the leader and the support. Reigen is the boss. He is the one that knows how to set up everything, he knows how to get customers, and he is the guy that knows how to draw out the potential in those around him. He goes overboard once in a while, but he is the motivator and organiser you want in your manager. He can't do the work himself, but he doesn't have to, that's not his job. His entire complex is something a lot of leaders struggle to come to terms with when they get that promotion, because they feel they are falling behind, and aren't contributing the way they think they should. He isn't doing the work, so how can he be managing this? But even if he could do it, should he? His abilities are far better suited to focus on the organisational part of the job, and you only ever have so many hours in a day. Focusing on his part, and letting Mob do the *actual* work, and providing instructions, guidance and motivation, is the hallmark of a truly good leader. Most leaders are not better at the job their subordinates does - That's why they are the leader. If they were truly good at the job, they'd do that instead, but their true talents lies elsewhere. But there is a stigma in being the leader who doesn't do the job well, because a lot of people just cannot comprehend why someone they perceive as bad at "their job" got a leadership role, not understanding that leadership doesn't require the ability to excel at the job itself, only a base understanding of what needs to be done, and how to manage the people you have to complete it in the most efficient manner. Mob could never replace him. Mob might be the "true" talent in his job, but that's his focus. He doesn't know how to run a business, how to attract customers, or how to manage other people. He has a raw talent that Reigen spotted, and that's an absolutely incredible talent that even most HR people lack. Being able to pick out someone who has a lot of untapped potential, and knowing how to temper that raw ability, is arguable one of the most impressive abilities the show displays. Being able to overpower something with brute force, psychic or otherwise, only gets you so far. I'm a Mob type in real life. I suck at being a leader. I should never be put in charge of other people, and perhaps that why I have such a strong respect for the type of character that they managed to portray Reigen as. I've had terrible bosses who acted threatened because I did my job better than they did, because they didn't understand the difference in what our work is, and what our talents were. My current manager knows I'm much better at my work than he is, but that's why it is my work, and not his. That's why this is what I always see when I see the interactions between Mob and Reigen. Reigen isn't an imposter, he isn't a fraud at all, he just mistakenly thought he needed to have Mobs powers in order to be the owner of Spirts and Such, when that was never a requirement in the first place. He only needed to be able to always know what the right course of action was, and make Mob believe in him, and nobody else could do it to the degree that he did.

[@doomerdog1712]

Wow, such beautiful analysis. I now love Reigen even more ❤️

[@Art-vs6vx]

Great analysis.

[@mrinfinity5557]

Well he was also a good person to teach the emotionless and prone to anxiety mob how to handle himself

[@numbers93]

Wow! This perspective is so illuminating. Thank you

[@akazienoel2009]

Though he did lie to Mob about having them, and aside from morals, he couldn t really help him with them either, and I honestly do think that leader will have to excel in the job in some way, in order to be able to help. The problem with these two here is, that there s a lot of pressure on Mob to be able to handle it with his powers for instance. Though basis knowledge in order to be able to lead is slready important, I think you d still need at the very least as much knowledge as your workers (though that might depend a lot on the person and the job, and how exactly your role as a leader would be) maybe

[@ShatteredGlass916]

My favorite bits about that muscle club is how it's a jab at your typical slice of life anime, which mostly portrays MC and his/her club member just lazying around and goofing around.

[@mrShift_0044]

and i absolutely adore the fact that they instead of being a snobby group of "we have the power, and therefore we better than you" just.. .accept and admire Shigeo's work towards the goal and overall just being the best bros they could.

[@vumaithanh7297]

I also believe that's how people at the gym are like They are very humble and they just want to improve themselves, while also helping others reach their goals.

[@axaeleterno477]

@@vumaithanh7297 You're not wrong :D I know a REALLY big guy, and he's the nicest and humble person I've ever met.

[@aloysiuslim914]

Best boy: the entire muscle club

[@matteoinvernazzi4331]

i loved how they were cheering mob for every single achievement he made through the serie and how they acknowledged every effort he made as a source of courage and resilience. They are really the best guys

[@beverlybuari4271]

Reigen always carried himself with confidence and always ending up the victor in some sense after every situation, that I wasn't worried when long eared monk-man was trying to pull him down. I thought he'd somehow get out of it, like always. And was surprised when he didn't and saw his life hit a low...

[@marzipancutter8144]

Yeah same. I thought he'd, like, tickle the kid or something so he'd break the act..

[@Canadian_Teemo]

Great video as always. I agree that it can have the opposite effect, when I watched it, I felt the second meaning, that if I just was gifted then everything would be solved. but a few years later, I met some fantastic people that changed my life. I learn that if I do my best and feel proud for being me, then it wouldn't matter if I was gifted.

[@johnsonbaroncaveler6634]

Ah, the Teru effect

[@BootyRealDreamMurMurs]

Hey, arent you that cold-hearted guy who has good comradeship but prefers to do things alone and does his missions and job professionally whether it be assasinating a child or killing a bunch of people he does efficiently and quick?

[@saskia4219]

Hey Asriel! So you are not a flower anymore?

[@wrenchviking8527]

When Mob told Reigen that he was a genuinely good guy, I got such massive goosebumps and teared up more than a little. I'm going through my own struggles right now and hearing that just hit so close to home.

[@KrypticDonut]

Reigan is easily the best character in mob psycho 100. They really thought a lot about how to write him. I love the irony at the end of the show the fact that even though the strongest esfers couldn't stop mob the one with the least power could. The one who could be considered a fraud was the best mentor mob could have had. I think mob kind of always knew reigan had no powers but to mob that doesn't matter mob sees reigan as a genuine person. Someone who will always be on mobs side. The best character in mob psycho 100.

[@yousseflao6282]

Alternate title: Reigen is good character

[@sarveshnathan7559]

Yes....and the sky is blue

[@thesrilankanguy3652]

You mean the best.

[@oliversantillan8105]

Yes.

[@Plantlover8898]

Didn't he walk up to a blind person and beat the shit out of him?

[@Piemasta9000]

@@thesrilankanguy3652 Alternate title: Reigen is best* character

[@zeromailss]

At first I hate Reigen for being the fraudster that he is and how he takes advantage of the MC, but then I realize outside of his petty side he is a great and respectable man

[@whatuser9802]

Same

[@saskia4219]

Same

[@dingletobbygobble9822]

"The fake is of far greater value. In its deliberate attempt to be real, it's more real than the real thing." -Daishu Kaiki

[@eren-youtube]

this video spotlighted all the things i absolutely love about this series and it was perfect. thank you for making me cry again

[@KyleRobes]

Thank you!

[@nafeeahnaf6296]

With the ending of Season 3, it's safe to say it's one of the greatest anime ever created, a show worthy of the title of masterpiece - Mob Psycho 100

[@SeigiVA]

Oh look a video explaining exactly what I'm going through right now... Thanks KZbin Algorithm! You are better than my therapist.

[@Extremezotako]

Pog

[@Izhupy]

hamburger

[@membryo9247]

@@Izhupy cheeseburger

[@tamerofroaches]

@@Izhupy big mac

[@clawww2439]

@@tamerofroaches small mac

[@memesfromdeepspace1075]

Regan is the "if you lie good enough ITS become reality" guy

[@akiratakanashi2385]

He took the "fake it till you make it" quite literal

[@ellusiv5121]

The dichotomy between Reigen's philosophy and success is a very human drama about losing yourself. It's unreal how anime characters can just straight up be more complex than some people I know in real life. I can't believe people (even legends like Cr1tikal) disliked that arc when it shows the heart of the anime.

[@mrShift_0044]

Yea, it's exactly *un-real* because it's carefully constructed by One and most of situations (like Broccoli tree lmao) are unlikely to happen in real life, but they as well can show some aspects of real life or guide the eye to real things, and that's why this anime is the best for me. Also wait, Critical dislikes MP100!??? why??

[@kombuchas4684]

Damn Cr1tikal's tastes in anime are beyond our comprehension then. MP100 is amazing.

[@kopv1827]

@@mrShift_0044 he loved mp100,he just didnt like the reigen arc

[@aivreescend7945]

I think we need people like you that can tell if their "Legends" Are doing goofy stuffs and not following them 10/10 times. Just like the homeless jesus himself said blind Idolisation is bad and cringe.

[@anomitas]

E-celebs have bad taste

[@ed1726]

The way Reigen is drawn is sublime. You can tell so much about his character from a still. Show it to someone who has never seen the series and they will tell you he is a con artist with his heart in the right place, a mix of confidence and self doubt. This is a case of putting the lines in the right place (I know this sounds simple - but actually it is pure mastery).

[@seanandrews5329]

No?

[@ed1726]

@@seanandrews5329 my name is Ron bergundy?

[@blackfish86]

The amazing thing is that Reigen is actually great at what he does, his patrons are usually not haunted, just anxious, and for far less than the cost of therapy they leave happy. He's also insanely talented and has enough skills to become the best masseur, detective, salt wholesaler there ever was!

[@planted101]

This video made me genuinely cry. I’ve been facing imposter syndrome ever since I was thrown in the real world and I never realized why I was magnetized to Reigen’s character so much until I watched your analysis. He’s a beautifully created character and I thank you for taking the time to make a video that honors him and the show as a whole.

[@stalekaed7184]

i’m sorry bro but that’s sus

[@bjornightingale]

I'm happy(or sad haha) to see someone else felt like I did after watching this video. Keep your heads up high!

[@sickmachine_86]

Exactly the same feeling I just had watching this vid. I didn't understand why do I like Reigen so much, until now. Everything clicked on place.

[@veniaminf5105]

@@stalekaed7184 you can feel that way without being a con artist, you know 😄 It’s about your insecurities

[@finallychangedmyname3614]

Reigen be thinkin' he's sus, but maybe we were sus all along...

[@ShreN_]

But Mob wasn't sus, he knew better...

[@gaylussac6156]

Maybe the thing that was really sussy were the friends we made along the way

[@zildjian2381]

the sus is humongus

[@gamergod98l86]

sussy baka

[@mrShift_0044]

i kinda hate this comment section and all internet for this.

[@broccoli5425]

Me: I love how the video explained Reigen's arc so well. It's pure poetry. My brain: Lol... *imposter.* Me: Shut up.

[@pamperedmaster8690]

SUUUUUS

[@Pipipipoopoop]

Sousssy sus baka

[@MyLuvAbu]

Every time a season ended, the last few eps of the season were peak fiction and beautiful to watch. And the final eps of the whole show made me cry

[@tatchapolsrimanut9460]

I don't see much people talking about it, but the way you utilized the background music was simply fantastic

[@-Cosmic]

"Babe wake up new Kyle robes video just dropped" This video is incredibly well done and is a great summary of reigen's character and progression. reigen is a product of great character development and is a huge part of why this show is so good and one of few actual 10/10 shows in my eyes. Great video as always Kyle and hopefully gets some people interested in this amazing show that is Mob Psycho 100.

[@Semaze]

"If everyone is not special, then you can be what you want to be." - Mob Psycho 100 Op

[@MrTrickster5]

I never realized how self accepting Reigen was

[@lilsmithers8681]

Reigen is no contest my favourite character of all time. When Mob was about to lose it at the end if season 1. I was so hyoed waiting fir it. Usually the whole "your better than that" cop out annoys the shit out of me. But when Reigen stopped Mob. It genuinely hit hard how much he looks out for Mob and how truly wise Reigen is.

[@Pepperony]

to this day, i still watch this video from times to times. This is an excelent analysis of Reigen, and the whole manga tbh. Thanks for that

[@ciscosoto5737]

A very excellent analysis, and it highlights just how interesting of a man Reigen. I admire the way he persevered and became determined to make something of himself. He didn’t need any powers to make it to where he did: instead of throwing in the towel when Mob left, he made the effort to focus on what he COULD do and became popular because of that effort, even if it was based on a lie. But more importantly than anything else, he taught Mob what it means to be human, and that’s why people love him.

[@pfftidunno6610]

It boggles my mind that you are not a dominant force on KZbin. You’re videos are great and your editing in particular is amazing. I’ll be glad to say I knew you’re channel before it got big.

[@facesmelt9903]

I am 31 years old and have been watching anime since I was essentially a baby. This is one of THE BEST breakdowns I have ever heard in my entire life. You are truly incredibly perceptive!

[@seanandrews5329]

You haven’t had a long career of watching breakdowns

[@ciol9487]

bro watched anime when he's 1 day old

[@lorek33perandfriends47]

Yeah honestly, that piece of Reigen’s arc shows how carefully One writes these trope subversions. Humility can reach a breaking point as with any other trait, and it’s important not to self-aggrandize, not to self-deprecate, but to look at the reality of who you are and what you’ve accomplished. In his essay, Reigen said he wanted to be somebody. He wanted to be special. It took until that press conference to realize the truth, that he didn’t need to be special to hundreds of people, he just needed to be special for one of them. To Mob, he’s somebody. He’s special.

[@xienho]

In 5:19 maybe the reason why reigen doesnt really dwell on the idea of psychic powers is because he doesnt believe in those. In reigen spin off when the driver apologized for talking about his spirit encounters, reigen said that "its fine. I dont believe in those anyways".

[@impressivestory]

Yessss. This video is so good! So well expressed. It sucks that the weirdness makes the show hard to get normies into. Because it’s so genuinely incredible that I want everyone to watch it. Also: the Body Improvement Club are so wholesome that they make me tear up with pride and joy. They inspire me to get healthy again.

[@saskia4219]

Bruh I can totally see how someone sees an opening of it and just things like wtf. So yeah, it really might seem a bit weird, but other than the opening I didn't think it was so weird. And yeah, I agree, it's so meaningful and epic and I just love it.

[@akiratakanashi2385]

Tbh the art style itself is what makes me genuinely interested to watch it.

[@saskia4219]

I tried to show it someone and he don't want to watch more than the first episode, because of it's weirdness. ._. I now know your stuggle with that. I just want to show him a very great show, but he don't gives it a chance. Well it's his decision. But he misses something.

[@SafetyKitten]

@@saskia4219 ask him what the weirdness thats putting him off of the show actually is. dont accept "its just weird" as an answer, try to ask him what scenes and explain why its so weird that he cant watch the whole damn show because of 30 seconds +-

[@amychi_]

@@saskia4219 i actually thought the opening was great Though that maybe why i was bullied at primary school

[@melowmelow99]

The scene with Mob conforting Reigen is still to this day one of the few that make me cry just by remembering it. Thanks Kyle, great vid as always.

[@charlesquinn3757]

its time you come back and make another banger after the conclusion of season 3

[@supmichael]

This is why Reigen is my favourite character. Even though he lacks psychic powers he still gives it his all, knows what he's capable of, and satisfies his customers however he can. But when he is not enough for the job he always has Mob to rely on. He never boasts about fooling people because whether he has powers or not doesn't make a difference to him. And its very ironic how the one person that was able to reach to and understand Mob the most in this world full of espers, was just some ordinary man.

[@ObviouslyASMR]

This is an amazing video man, I got seriously emotional

[@jannecapelle_art]

i love reigen so much. in season 1, he was the ONLY adult in that whoooole claw situation that was like "hey wtf why are we having literal children fight for your world domination????? they should be able to rely on the adults here!!". i love that the point is, its okay to NOT fight and run away, instead. usually, in stories like this, main characters usually have to get stronger, train, unlock some sort of power or whatever.

[@Anakuya1]

I cried when Mob told Reigen that he was a genuinely good guy. Reigen has always been a character that I felt a connection with, which is why Mob's words hit really hard. I really think season 2 was extremely emotional and the music didn't help at all xD

[@itay4969]

That video actually 1. Made my day 2. Made me like a series that I love even more 3. Made me see my life in an entire different perspective Thank you very much!

[@Morbius-Tension]

I love that his super power is gaslighting

[@joesanity6780]

This was an absolutely amazing analysis, I’ve gained a newer and stronger appreciation for this show and the characters within it. Thank you very much for opening this discussion and dissecting these ideas Incredibly underrated creator 👍

[@mariacargille1396]

Excellent analysis! I watched through Mob Psycho for the first time recently, and really enjoyed it. I love how Reigen isn't a conventional mentor, isn't more powerful than his student or even terribly scrupulous, but he's still exactly the mentor that Mob needs. There's something beautifully real and human about that. :)

[@ohno4435]

Bless youtube for recommending such an underrated video

[@luhdao]

deadass one of the best videos ive ever watched shi brought a tear to my eye

[@Baummaster]

Damn this video quality is incredibly good. Thanks a lot for that

[@JaydevRaol]

11:27 - Yup, I did cry. Just like I do every time I see that scene and on top of it, the context of this video made it even more touching. This was a really beautiful man. I found this video in the recommendation and I instantly clicked on it because Mob Psycho 100 is my all-time favourite anime and I am glad I did because this was a really well-made video and I love Reigen as a character. So it was nice to see this such a great character analysis. Keep up the good work! Subscribed. 👍

[@dimplesfriend6937]

This video came at the perfect time. I found Mob Psycho 100 a few months ago, and as someone in middle school I can say that this show really helped me and that is why I am so thankful for it.

[@jimmykeffer7401]

Mob Psycho is such a good story already that I somehow missed this entire side of it! Thanks for bringing it up!

[@bingsus3144]

It's been a while since a video essay made me tear up, amazing job on the video and breaking down not just this amazing show, but also Reigen. I feel there's a lot to take away from him as a character and you put that into words beautifully

[@robertovargas5839]

"just keep walking mob, he is gonna tell us another lie... " "Mob, i lied to you."

[@ma.2089]

Your videos are consistently amazing. I also just love how coincidentally you're always doing videos on series I love. So nice to see some positivity and making me look at a series in a different light so I love it even more. You need more love and attention.

[@phanto3412]

This is checks out on all the hidden gem requirements. Small channel High quality videos Epic thumbnails Epic titles

[@reb0]

How do I feel so much emotion for something I've never watched or even understand completely. They way you layered this out points out flaws and solutions in myself and that is something I'm grateful for. Thank you

[@reb0]

Round 2! Trying to work on myself and better the inner person in me. Hopefully I can, wishful thinking at its best. :)

[@qualiayt3579]

Wow... This is the best character breakdown I watched on this platform so far. Keep it rolling please

[@michaelomudu8811]

The season 3 finale made it even better for Reigen

[@sophiarodriguez5210]

Mob psycho 100 will forever be my favorite anime and I am proud to say that. The character development alone can be praised. I relate to Mob and Reigen greatly as I am currently a teenager trying to navigate through the world. I didn’t know why I was so attached to the Reigen separation arc until you said it here… imposter syndrome. I’ve had that for a lot of my life and I am glad you made me come to that realization. Great video :)

[@heretible]

Another absolute hit, your stuff always feels so personal and relatable and let's me self reflect while watching which is an incredible achievement.

[@reyanshjogi7179]

Never thought a breakdown of a comedy anime would be so wholesome. Holy shit you deserve so much more on your channel.

[@axroph2024]

You're really making me want to watch this, the end started pulling on the feels strings man

[@axroph2024]

I started watching it, I love it

[@nuzzer9961]

YOU MADE ALL THIS MUSIC YOURSELF? YOU ARE SO TALENTED

[@Michael-fm8xx]

Awesome breakdown of Reigen! He's honestly one of my fav characters from the show, and his growing arc stands out to me the most with how relatable it was to me. You've earned a sub 🤗

[@lilykat.]

"The most wholesome group of muscleheads that deserve nothing but love" hahah it's so true

[@shinsha8585]

I found this recently while at my lowest, I know everyone talks about it but I just can’t help it. I burst out crying at the end, and I just couldn’t stop trying to hear it over and over, it just felt right, and something Ireally needed. A well done to the creator, and to the series itself. I have been really suffering with imposter syndrome, to be judged by people I lied to about my entire life FOR my entire life, I am scared it will fall apart. The ending really brought me to tears for almost an hour rewatching just 30 seconds over and over. Thank you.

[@SadisticCultures]

This video speaks to me on so many levels. Couple years ago I applied for a cyber security job at a company that I had lied about pretty much all my credentials and job history (majored in marketing actually LOL). Got fired my second day. I’ve learned to live with it despite being black listed by most of the local companies

[@joshuawilson8804]

I'm not crying your crying.

[@ROFLWAFFLELAWL4]

Ever since it first came out as a serialized manga it was my number one. Having found One Punch Man in it's early webmanga days I've loved One's story telling by Mob Psycho 100 blew OPM out of the water for me. OPM is a fun watch but Mob Psycho 100 made me feel for Mob on so many levels. The interaction with him and Reigen. There are so many things that make this an amazing EASY top 5 series but a lot of people passed on it due to it's art style, which keeps to the original One art. edit: Also that ending will always hit harder because of that scene. I will never not see Reigen with that smile when he realizes that he does have someone that sees him for who he is, Mob.

[@diegocuebas9333]

Ngl, this was one of the most beautifully interpreted breakdowns of a series I have ever watched or listened to. I love how you stuck to the true nature of each character and explored, but questioned their sense of value and meaning throughout the series. Your channel is quite underrated in my opinion, your work deserves to reach out to more people.

[@joeamason117]

As someone who struggles with imposter syndrome this is a really impactful observation. Thank you

[@Welp...OkThen]

this video essay was so random from my youtube reco's, but I am really glad I clicked on it. really well done man!

[@RepaidTiger]

Reigan is the reason Mod Psycho 100 is a 100/10

[@artificialraspberify]

I think it's interesting that even after his arc, Reigen still is way too hard on himself and doesnt think highly of himself. He makes a comment to Serizawa about how confessing his love to someone would only bring the worst out in him, and his whole confession to Mob in the final arc (dont want to say too much since that hasnt aired yet). Imposter Syndrome doesn't go away just cause you have a moment of clarity or you are accepted. And I think I love that the most about him.