Mob Psycho 100 (2016)

Mob Psycho 100 (2016) is an animated action-comedy series about Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama, a painfully ordinary middle-schooler who happens to be a terrifyingly powerful esper. He wants nothing more than a quiet life: to make friends, win the affection of his classmate Tsubomi, and avoid drawing attention. But Mob’s psychic abilities — from bending spoons to obliterating spirits — won’t stay hidden forever, especially as his emotions build toward the famous “100%” threshold that triggers explosive, reality-bending power. Watching the show is a roller-coaster of goofy humor, kinetic supernatural battles, and surprisingly tender coming-of-age drama. Mob’s self-styled mentor Reigen Arataka, a charming fraud with no powers of his own, provides much of the comedy and odd-couple warmth while dispensing questionable advice and unexpected life lessons. Episodes mix absurd gags, bizarre side characters, and intense, imaginative fights against spirits and other espers, all animated with bold, unpredictable visuals that make every psychic clash feel fresh and visceral. Viewers can expect rapid tonal shifts — laugh-out-loud moments one minute, heart-wrenching emotional payoffs the next — anchored by a core story about self-control, identity, and what it means to grow up. The series balances stylized action and surreal imagery with real emotional stakes as Mob learns to confront anger, loneliness, and the responsibilities of power. If you like inventive animation, sharp comedy, and character-driven supernatural drama, Mob Psycho 100 delivers an energetic, emotionally resonant ride.

Actors: Setsuo Ito, Takahiro Sakurai, Akio Ôtsuka

Genres: Action, Animation, Comedy

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