They kidnap children who show psychic abilities and raise them as soldiers. He discovers that there is an organization of adult espers called Claw who seek to take over the world (how original). READ: Remember the Power Rangers? Click here to feel the nostalgia!ĭuring one of the more intense arcs of MOB PSYCHO, Mob is up against adult espers. Reigen provides structure and guidance that no one else would. It’s true that Reigen greatly benefits from his relationship with Mob, business-wise, but Mob benefits just as much. Like knives, you should never point them at other people. He doesn’t suddenly encourage Mob to use his powers at will. Reigen gives Mob another rule: Psychic powers can be a useful but dangerous tool. This goes to show that you don’t need to be the perfect mentor to guide someone.Įventually, Reigen realizes that Mob is the real deal and pretends to be his psychic superior, but that doesn’t change Reigen’s guidance. He never becomes arrogant, and never thinks himself above anyone, very contrary to the other espers he meets. Be a good person, and that’s all.”ĭespite the fact that Reigen bullshits this entire speech, this is the advice that guides Mob’s moral compass throughout the series. Accept your characteristics… The truth about charm is your humanity. “It’s like being a fast runner… Psychic power is just one character trait. “Even if you possess psychic power, the fact that you’re human doesn’t change,” he says. Initially, Reigen thinks Mob is delusional but decides to give him advice anyway. Mob, afraid of his own power, finds Reigen’s fake psychic counseling business and asks him for help. Although he’s a liar, Reigen consistently shows his genuine desire to guide Mob’s unique experience as an esper.
Even worse, most psychics Mob encounters abuse their power and aren’t necessarily good role models. So, why the heck does Mob need Reigen in his life in MOB PSYCHO 100? Unfortunately, natural-born psychics like Mob are pretty rare. Clearly, Reigen is a fraud and not above “using” Mob, since the kid is none the wiser. However, when there’s a real ghost, he calls in Mob and has him exorcise the spirit. When his clients mistakenly believe they are being haunted, Reigen uses his skills, from salt throwing to massage therapy, as placebo solutions.
A self-proclaimed (a.k.a fake) psychic master, Reigen has his own “spirit counseling” business. For better or for worse, that’s where Reigen Arataka steps in.Īt first glance, Reigen seems like no more than a self-interested con man.
Even his parents can’t properly guide him. For most of his childhood, he lacked a proper mentor to explain his extraordinary abilities. Although he looks like the average middle schooler, Mob has incredible psychic powers. WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE ANIME MOB PSYCHO 100įrom the Japanese webcomic artist “ One” who brought you ONE PUNCH MAN comes MOB PSYCHO 100! This story follows Shigeo Kageyama, nicknamed “Mob” (which means “lacking presence”).
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