Mob Psycho's Power System EXPLAINED!

[@fanatomic24]

One of the best thing about mob psycho is that instead of building your character around a specific power , the show twist the powers around a character to put them in more complex and interesting situations

[@Yourordinaryphrase]

They made a game too? Can you tell me because i want to play it

[@JoshuaRamkissoon]

They did go on play store

[@TheCrazzyGuy11]

Dimples sacrifice to make sure mob was safe actually felt so shitty. I always just thought of him as a joke character but he definitely cared about mob even if he was rather wishy washy about how he acted. That final fight between the 2 was genuinely emotional

[@jasonpike4489]

Definitely

[@nika8620]

Spoilers

[@DaRealJohnnyMcNutty]

I almost cried when I saw that scene bro

[@tangangsta]

I audible said "Dimple, no!!" when I saw his sacrifice.

[@ShariefWallace]

Wishy washy

[@shasaru1011]

Mob really is one of those rare shows with a perfect three season as well as a perfect ending

[@comicsans6487]

Not all espers are telekinetic in Mob Psycho, Mogami explains that in the manga.

[@teriyakisauce7320]

You're right. The kid that left the telepathy club and the twins were only telepathic.

[@FriskKimura]

Yeah, I was about to comment that too A lot of the Scars from Claw weren’t telekinetic, they had their own unique set of abilities

[@princerado7566]

Finally respect for Mob Psychos. And explaining its power system is super useful. Thanks

[@marietaltime9563]

Ztis

[@animewatcher102]

His 100% doesn't deflate because the emotion he feels is different. In his fight against Suzuki he went from 100% Anger, to 100% Ecstacy, to 100% Shame, to 100% Resignation, to 100% Courage. Its in the manga but anime just doesn't show the emotions because it would break up the flow of the fight. Then in the case of Dimple he doesn't deflate because he feels a different emotion its because the effect of 100% Trust is letting go of his psychic powers which were a hindrance to him talking with Dimple.

[@christaincotoco2738]

I like to think that the number percent that goes up is due to mobs conflicting emotions. Every time he is confused or does not know how to proceed, or has the desire to protect but still wants to keep his powers in check it goes up. Once it is at 100% the current emotion mob has manifested its power differently.

[@fatmax2spew140]

It's been shown multiple times that the number IS actually his emotional state. Spoiler alert In his first fight against dimple (and multiple others) it's 100% rage, after he destroyed teruki's school it's 100% sadness, against mogami it's 100% happiness It's not only a way to show what emotional state mob is at, it's also a way to tell the viewers "look out shit's about to go down"

[@drebendy]

It’s literally how much of his genuine emotion he’s letting out is directly corrected to his powers

[@realswobby]

It's called stress

[@buglingthatboowoo]

The story is so well written, defo a must watch!

[@neonicon8500]

If this is one of your favorite animes, you should continue to talk about it even if this video doesn't do well. I'd love to hear more. I've been interested in this anime for a while but just haven't watched it yet

[@donjuannmbr2]

Same

[@susear5939]

It takes time and effort to work on a video. It's more worth the time and effort to work on something that will payoff. Multiple channels with their own schedules. Can't overwork the editor either.

[@blake9184]

Agreed

[@neonicon8500]

@@susear5939 no, it's about making videos you enjoy making rather than what will make you money. I hate the capitalization of this site. I believe people who make videos strictly as a career choice are the people I don't wanna watch. One reason I do not support streamers. And people who give money to those people are even sadder. I'm on the side of KZbin should be a hobby and not a job. And if you do try to make it your job, then take what KZbin is willing to pay you and fuck off. All these multiple channels and donations and Patreon and super chats is ridiculous, but people are dumb, so...

[@brendandangelo715]

The only thing I think you got wrong here is that Mob's power does not increase proportionally to his percentage. Instead, he has a single power level until his emotions run too high and his dam breaks, sending out a deluge of power. Afterwards, he is often physically drained because he straight up uses his entire power reservoir. 100% has nothing to do with using his full power and everything to do with not holding back and letting an emotion fuel his power.

[@brendandangelo715]

Second, Mob's percentage does not go down when he feels a new emotion. It's the amount of emotional stress he is under. So all emotions slowly whittle away at the wall. It is the last emotion that powers the stage. This is clearly seen in the 6th episode of this season when Mob goes 100% Trust. The power goes away because he gives up the 100% state in his trust, not that his emotions shift and bring him back to 0. His percentage returns to 0 only when he finally bursts. The manga makes this way more clear.

[@MechaKnuckles]

@@brendandangelo715 Yes, the percentage is a stress counter. The emotion connected to the 100% once the dam breaks is simply the emotion that caused the last push which finally broke the dam. Or you could say the emotion that causes 100% Mob is the straw the breaks the camel's back.

[@yes794]

About the human will and prayers, that was also shown in the fight with the dragger, since people had viewed the dragger as super dangerous and scary, the dragger was quite literally super dangerous and scary. I also view ??? as somewhat of a personification of a meltdown

[@festral7509]

At 7:08 you mention that "Mob is undoubtably the strongest esper in Mob psycho, he's the main character that just makes sense" I can literally now dozens of examples of series where the main character isn't the strongest.

[@Kittiesftw]

Jjk 🤷

[@festral7509]

@@Kittiesftw Baki, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Dragon Ball Super, the Marvel universe. Soul eater, HunterXHunter

[@WickedCowz]

Mob Psycho is one of the most slept on shows ever. I’m really hoping for more Mob content!! Loved this video!

[@asmodeusguys4472]

Not really. This show is really well known. It ain't slept on at all. If u think it's UNDERRATED, however, then yeah. It's underrated for you. But this show, as a whole, is pretty damn popular.

[@SWORDSNWEED]

it’s a popular anime?

[@randomchild4223]

Another example of power derived from the thoughts of others is the urban legends in season two. Both their experience and their power is derived from collective thought. Mob was stronger against the Dragger because he didn't have any preexisting fears related to it.

[@lord_anonymous97]

Amazing lighting bro. The videoquality went from a 12/10 to a 15/10

[@FeedMeSalt]

You chose a VERY good topic and title. Its been three years since anyone big made a video on this that I could find. I'll be honest, I know this because I found your video and wanted too see if someone I already follow had covered the same thing. I'm glad I couldn't find anything because after coming back I realized your effort and production is worth a sub. I have a feeling your gonna blow up if you catch the algorithm once or twice more. I'm glad too be here for the ride however long it is, keep it up brother. Lore type content is my thing. Easy choice too sub, and a lesson learned for me. Give more creators a chance.

[@dragonquestfan2002]

Love the new camera quality/lighting! Also absolutely love mob psycho, one of the best anime in recent years

[@randomblackguy021]

yeah its dope I was shocked when I started the video

[@GrandDegree]

Honestly a super cool show, glad to see you covering it

[@buttaboy8413]

I don't think the numbers on the screen represent mobs power level but rather his emotional instability. He can use his full power whenever he wants but he just doesn't want to because of his fear of hurting people, and when he reaches 100% he's too angry or upset to contain his full power

[@unoqualsiasi7341]

Don't know why everyone keep ignoring the fact that the '???' state absorbs the powers of the nearby espers...and that's the main reason why the is op when he is in '???'

[@seanhutt4621]

Finally mobs getting some love massively underrated anime I think people write it off as being too Goofy and don't stay with it long enough to see how awesome it can be

[@shad3115]

Mob has been hyped for years wdym? It’s not underrated whatsoever

[@Aldrian_W.]

I’m writing a home brew dnd and I was looking for examples of power systems but I could never really grasp the concept of mob psycho but this video is a huge help

[@inthecut_og]

W VIDEOOO ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES

[@ryansoodwah6194]

love the new camera quality and your vids

[@8ballmoe]

The feels 😢 mob gives me He has that good Boy energy 👏🏿

[@sobisas]

New camera looks good!! I can’t seem to settle down and watch mob. It sounds so entertaining but I keep rewatching ep. 1

[@LukeJukeDuke]

From my own perspective, the power source of Espers derives from their own emotions, Mob is different, we dont see any other person like him, as a kid who has dealt with the guilt and pain of seeing his loved ones suffer, he has negated his own personal feelings ever since then, hence why he has a plethora of Psychic raw power, it all sources from his years of negating his own emotions. And as what we've seen with that brocolli thing, it gained its own conciousness so my theory of Esper source deriving from ones emotions checks out. What makes Mob different from other Espers is that most espers have been using their emotions freely since birth, never locking it within themselves. As for so long has mob locked his emotions, it gained its own emotions, slowly accumulating Psychic Raw Power. Also why the '???%' is not the mob we all love and appreciate. Its the locked up emotions that mob himself since childhood, the memories and emotions that was caused by his brother getting bullied, loved ones getting hurt. One last thing to add, Reigen recieved Mob's 100% power, Reigen seemed the most him at that time, he used his own set of mental skills, as well as an insane amount of esper energy at the same time. Reigen uses his own emotional value, hence why he fools everyone around him, he uses his own kind of Esper power that came from mob.

[@june9914]

A slight tweak, but psychic power seems more derived from repressed emotions rather than emotions outright. A lot of claw members are shown as emotionally stunted and tend two be outcasts that bottle up their anxieties. Serizawa is an extreme example, but mogami (who bottled up his rage and frustration at the world until it killed him) and toichiro (who repressed all the emotions of pushing away his son and wife + gets called out four having a middle school mindset) are also part of this. Ofc, some people are gifted with varying strengths of powers, but it can be magnified

[@d.t.7749]

I like the camera distance in this vid!

[@luc1d121]

This video was actually super helpful and made me understand so much more about mob (the show not just him). Keep up the great videos you’ve earned yourself a loyal subscriber! 😁

[@evanfuller6095]

FINALLY! An actually good video about a good anime

[@Crispr00]

There’s plenty and you already know. Don’t play

[@GehrmansWheelchair]

Just started watching this the other day, great timing 🤙

[@Adrian_sthenics]

I'm actually looking forward to see the top of the most powerful or tge most interesting abilities in mob psycho. Great video man

[@johnnypollack3243]

Love the video and keep up the great work nick

[@neonicon8500]

Hell yeah! Can't wait till I go on break and watch this. An easy 15min watch. Good shit

[@arthurpatton7450]

This convinced me to finally watch mob psycho

[@chansfeet]

Yes please do

[@m.v.j6804]

How was it?

[@arthurpatton7450]

@@m.v.j6804bro it was fire. 10/10 I recommend

[@troythefrog4084]

I would love to see more mob psycho content from you. Keep up the awesome work.

[@jaythecasual12]

Finally! Some Mob content. Hell yes.

[@Missy-ch6he]

Thank you so much for this!

[@SahilFR]

the new camera and lighting looks magnificent

[@gachadan8016]

remember when reigen got mobs powers for a minute and used 1000% that was the funniest moment in anime

[@jonathand.5425]

The new camera is a nice investment, we can now see your new Sasuke tattoo in a better resolution

[@maxxgames73]

That "at the beginning" never gets old

[@diamantemrobinson]

So that means Tatsumaki is basically a God in this verse

[@thanosal-titan]

She is already a god in her own universe. Do you read OPM's Monster Assosiation arc?

[@diamantemrobinson]

@@thanosal-titan yes I have she's one of my favorite characters. I was just saying because she's technically loosely apart of the mob universe and is greater than even him.

[@fngprs]

We need more mob psycho content period !!

[@akshugotbandss]

please keep doing these mob psycho videos!!

[@Louis-wx1fo]

And he comes with another BANGER !

[@jolanda2002]

the new camera placement is really nice really like this change

[@narutonamikaze2011]

A anime with a good power system is IS IT WRONG TO TRY TO PICK UP GIRLS IN A DUNGEON?

[@stevensalvant8319]

Keep these videos coming. You're making wanna start journeys

[@lilwrld972]

Mob is truly and will always be peak fiction

[@animesh7709]

This is clearly one of them mosth under rated anime and finally someone shows it some respect 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@unyielding.entertainment]

I just started Mob Psycho and it's so good man, I'm glad to see you doing videos on it. I've been watching SO many good anime since I got Crunchyroll, I just finished AoT, Jujutsu Kaisen, and got caught up on My Hero. I've been well entertained lmao

[@Mgidynasty]

THIS IS WHAT I WANTED TO SEE!

[@trevor_r]

Never thought I'd hear anime talked about in the cadence of Tucker Carlson

[@DonnGassMusiQ]

Where is your *I 💔 Sasuke* tattoo nick? 🤣🤣🤣

[@taimwd]

???% Mob is his full unbound power. He can cause natural disasters,(i.e. tornadoes, earthquakes, buildings to float, etc.), absorb psychic energy from other psychics either through attacks via via proxy, has slightl technomancy, increases gravity,(possibly turn matter into more energy but that's more speculative than confirmed). Spoiler... At the end of mob psycho when mob was out of control he did actually beat every psychic in the series. It was noted by serizawa that Mob had more energy than he did during their fight. More than the guy with 20 yrs of storing energy. It crazy how stronk mob is when there is no holding back

[@shadowslime3640]

I find it really odd that the term "Esper" is seen more in more Eastern based media than Western based media.

[@aeaeeaoiauea]

As someone atheist who doesn't believe in the supernatural, I noticed that too and I've always wondered why. Based on the animes that I've seen, it seems like a term that is used for what are basically magic users, but in a scientific setting. I've seen esper powers been referred to as supernatural powers, but from what I've seen it's not meant to be related to magic at all, and is usually associated with scientific experimentation or more generally scientific stuff. I couldn't really find the history of this term on Wikipedia, but I've read some stuff on ontology, which has a lot of stuff about debating the existence of the supernatural. There's the view that only physical stuff exist and supernatural things like souls aren't real, called physicalism/materialism/naturalism, the view that the physical world is an illusion and all that really exists is the mind/soul, called idealism/mentalism, and the view that both physical stuff and supernatural stuff exist, called dualism. There was a survey that studied the beliefs of those who were religious and non-religious. Apparently, almost all non-religious people in the west agree that the supernatural doesn't exist, while non-religious people from the east actually think that the supernatural does exist. Because of this, I think the term "Esper" is more popular in the east because in the west, people think that supernatural stuff has nothing to do with science and is based on religion, while in the east, people think that science does not disprove the supernatural. The term "Esper" is then used for supernatural things that are based on science.

[@thenixer209]

@@aeaeeaoiauea Esper is actually ESPer; a person who uses extrasensory perception (ESP-er). The reason the term is used more in the east for different concepts is probably because ESP is a broader term that could have other sources instead of just psychic, such as magic or spiritism. Which to be fair, Mob Psycho does imply are more linked than first impressions might indicate, as it's not really sci-fi in its portrayal of psychics as much as it is mysticism.

[@FunnyVlone]

I love your channel NC ur awesome bro im addicted to all this anime lore u are serving up lol

[@coolkid1519]

Thanks I was just thinking of finding an explanation because was wondering if espers could branch to different types like pyrochinesis

[@saintdahero]

Yoooooo you're covering mob psycho, LFG 🔥🔥

[@Smokerz_Koff001]

Make me soo happy to see love for this show! Big fan keep it up!!

[@sinisterpink9907]

Yup more mob psycho content plz

[@robertwyatt3912]

The percent doesn’t represent the amount of power he can use, because ???% is stronger than 100%

[@dougmcfaquicberg1948]

More please. I've never watched Mob. Not cuz of the art work. I like it. I haven't watched because I'm choosey on new anime. I like to know mire about it before I dedicate a lot of time to it. So THANKS! I'm leaning towards watching Mob now

[@chriswilliams868]

It’s like 12 episodes a season it only takes 1 night to catch up

[@chansfeet]

Please watch it

[@piynkone]

Please watch it, It's got gripping action with colorful fight scenes and emotional animation, its got an incredibly well written story with realistic, well fleshed out characters who are each given their own time in the spotlight and genuinely made me cry a couple of times. It's so worth the watch and it takes around 12 hours of binge watching to catch up to season 3. The dub is just as good as the sub and episodes for both of them are being released at the same time. Words can only describe a fraction of how much I love this anime. Please watch Mob Psycho 100

[@UnknownPLAYE7]

Really love this guys content 🫶🏼

[@craigford33]

Found this anime years ago on accident. It is one of my favorites to this day.

[@djhemp2o5]

Yea, we want more mob psycho 100 content

[@TGB.Tonnio]

Camera quality is amazing

[@troy.c8102]

Mob Psycho respect? And from my favorite anime KZbin? Lets goooo

[@ddelgadillo015]

I just subscribed looking forward to more mob content

[@sdash5434]

This is dope, definitely subscribing

[@nathankiefer9323]

Actually no. Psychokenisis actually doesn't imply having Force like powers at all, that's telekenisis, roughly meaning distant or traveling force. Psychokenisis would roughly mean mental force, and since all the abilities aren't mind based and people's emotions and that of others affects things i would assume it's referencing where the power is coming from, the mind. It's mental energy then forming all these different effects but the base energy is mind based as opposed to say life force based. I've noticed you make mistakes like these in many videos, id start assuming you don't know as much as you think you do. Don't worry though, learning is fun, that's why we're here!

[@bluejay43]

Almost everything in this video is just straight up incorrect, or at least, very badly misinterpreted. It almost feels like you didn't actually watch the show with how much there was wrong. Some bullet points for the major issues I had: 1 - Not all powers are Telekinetic (or Psychokinetic, as you say in the video). the Shiratori twins and Takenaka are only telepathic, and Rei is only Clairvoyant. Neither of those abilities are at all Psychokinetic. 2 - You have to be born as an Esper, or at least with the potential to be one. Literally one of the major things talked about is that the reason all these Artificial Esper research has failed is because it doesn't matter how much stress, pain, or trauma you inflict on a person; if they aren't born with the potential, their not going to awaken to psychic powers. 3 - Espers don't start out with the same general abilities as every Esper, and then develop more unique abilities to the person's personality as they grow older. They are just born with those specific types of abilities. In fact, there are multiple times in the show where people go "Oh, so they are that type of Esper". Like when Toichiro determined that Mob was an threat to him, because he saw that Mob had the same type of abilities as him (the ability to share and take psychic energy from others). Similarly, Minegishi comments that Fukuda (one of Sho's allies) is a rare healing type Esper. 4 - All Espers derive their powers from emotions. That's why stress and trauma are one of the ways people with the potential can awaken, because their powers are brought forth through their emotions. It's not just a Mob exclusive thing. During the Mogami Arc, Mogami himself even says that psychic powers are fueled by emotions, and some emotions are stronger than others. 5 - You got the flashback wrong; Mob didn't freak out because Ritsu was being hurt by bullies and lose control of his powers, he got knocked unconscious by the bullies while trying to help his brother, and his powers decided to take the wheel and attack the bullies, implied to be the first time he went into ???% 6 - Mob's powers aren't limited to the percentage. The reason their stronger at 100% is because he's not holding them back anymore due to his emotions overwhelming him. He's fully capable of doing everything he can at 100% at 3%, but he doesn't because he's scared about hurting someone or losing control. 7 - As an extension to the last point: Mob's percentage doesn't reset when he switches to a different emotion. That percentage counter can go up from both him being embarrassed from something and from him being stressed from a bad day. Him being angry and then feeling love the next day doesn't reset the counter, literally don't know where you got that from. The percentage is a representation of how emotional he is, and how close he is to having an emotional eruption. 8 - ??? is not a split personality, it's a metaphorical representation of him repressing a part of himself. Yes, it takes over when he goes unconscious and acts on it's own will, but it's still Mob, just a part of him he tries to keep locked away. 9 - Don't know why you keep using Dimple as an example for how Esper powers work considering he's not an Esper, he's an evil spirt. Evil spirits work on completely different rules than Esper's do. 10 - No, people worshipping an Esper doesn't make the Esper's powers stronger. You used Toichiro as an example, but he didn't gain power from being worshipped. His strength came from a combination of storing up power for 20 years, and his specific psychic abilities that allows him to take or give energy to others, not to mention he was already a really powerful Esper. The 'getting stronger through worship' thing is an Evil Spirit thing, not an Esper thing. These were just the one's I knew 100% were incorrect. I had other points, but ultimately, I realized that most of those points could be left up to interpretation (at least partially), so I stuck to the ones I knew I could argue. I don't mean to direct any hate towards the creator, just wanted to clear stuff up for people who see this video in the future.

[@hyenakumbo2610]

This light is freaking amazing

[@Izukyun]

Man i love your videos so much!!! I hope you cover more mob psycho ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@nathanualhand2466]

Mob psychos go crazy thank you for the vid

[@Jodipo]

LET'S GO!!! Mob is such a fun show and glad to see a video explaining espers.

[@ozzymadnius]

Hm… So technically.. Mob is an Obscurial?

[@АлексейИванов-ь4ъ5н]

This is not quite true. Obscurials never allow their abilities to manifest themselves and therefore lose control of the force at one moment. In turn, Mob does not completely overlap his powers, but uses them as needed, but quite often

[@keyonvassell6117]

We need more Mob Psycho 100 content Nick!!

[@viyusavery248]

Did not expect this

[@reidatreta1]

Can't wait for the powers explained also one of my favourite anime, beautiful artstyle

[@tsuki3090]

Thank you for this vid man

[@selcukdogancan2755]

Thanks 🐾🐾🐾

[@FinnaGetEm]

I love the new camera

[@toostrong4life379]

We need more Mob Psychos

[@akitoryuka15160]

I love mob psycho so i think im gonna finish watching that

[@allyli1718]

I’m starved for Mob content!!! 😭😭hope to see more of this !!

[@beastkillergaming8285]

Plz do more mob phycho more videos it is a very good anime i binged wathed both seasons

[@june9914]

1 of the brilliant things writing wise is that psychic powers are made stronger through repressed emotions, which means the psychically strongest are also the most emotionally weak. Sure they might have emotional barriers and try and stop themselves from feeling and changing, but once that’s broken they can usually get some sense knocked intwo them. This makes most confrontations more about characterization and empathy rather than might making right, and this greatly expands the amount of conflicts ONE can work with, since standing up four someone against some ‘friends’ who don’t value their hobbies is just as if not more tense than fighting a giant plant monster.

[@redriot2115]

Me, who's never watched a single episode of Mob Psycho and knows nothing about the power system: "This seems like a perfect video for me to watch"

[@dimitryemmanuelchery1770]

yes would like to, thanks

[@senpaikizaru9123]

Just noticed the howls moving castle tattoo. Great taste my friend

[@MysticMylesZ]

Hmmm 🤔 is the boost with emotions not given to every esper?... Oh wait it isn't. Only some of them like Mogami and Mob. Or perhaps it is there... they just don't tap into it.... Perhaps accepting the powers as part of yourself or rejecting the powers is what gives you that emotional boost.

[@toslickforu1265]

Ummm only mob that has that limitless emotional boost in anime history actually only few character has it like hulk or Asia wrath that’s all

[@Omega_Nova]

Ayyyee, Mob Psycho 🔥🔥

[@christoffdavis8579]

Yo bro you must do more mob I been watching to a few year n you been gone n point keep it going now is the time to give the big push to the channels

[@sgthawky3041]

Mob psycho is goated I’m waiting for the whole of s3 to come out so I can binge

[@chansfeet]

Yes yes you will definitely have a great time binging the whole thing!

[@d.d.k3119]

Bro this was a good video and I like the 4k camera

[@AndrewSinclair-y7p]

One of my favorite animes. Mob is my second favorite mc behind Gon.

[@wonder9292]

Dimple is the goat. Nothing but love for mob

[@CloudSetGaming]

Finally some mob phyco love