Mob Psycho 100 II
モブサイコ100 II
- Action
- Comedy
- Supernatural
- Episodes
- 13
- Duration
- 24 min per ep
- Aired
- Jan 7, 2019 to Apr 1, 2019
- Status
- Finished Airing
Synopsis
Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama is growing up, becoming more aware of what it means to be a psychic whose power can profoundly impact the people around him. Alongside his self-proclaimed mentor, Reigen Arataka, he continues taking on clients’ supernatural problems—ranging from exorcising hostile spirits to investigating urban legends unsettling the city.
The routine may look familiar, but Mob is no longer content to simply trail behind Reigen without question. With each new encounter, his overwhelming abilities carry greater consequences, and the situations he faces begin to feel heavier and more ominous as the threats around them turn increasingly real and disturbing.
Otaku Consensus
Mob Psycho 100 II is widely regarded as a rare sequel that deepens its coming-of-age core while escalating its supernatural action with Studio Bones’ consistently expressive, high-impact animation. Critics and fans praise the season’s character growth—especially Mob’s shifting self-awareness—and its ability to swing from surreal comedy to genuine emotional weight without losing momentum. The most common knock is structural: some viewers find the season’s arc flow unusually rough or “messy,” even when the payoff lands.
Why You Should Watch
If you want an action-comedy that refuses to coast on power fantasies, Mob Psycho 100 II is the gold standard. It’s a superpower show where the real spectacle isn’t just the psychic fireworks—it’s watching a quiet, awkward teen learn how to live responsibly with overwhelming ability. The series balances urban-legend creepiness, sharp satire, and heartfelt sincerity, often in the same episode, and it never forgets to be funny. Studio Bones elevates ONE’s offbeat sensibility with animation that’s elastic, emotional, and explosive when it needs to be. Perfect for viewers who like shounen energy but crave character-driven growth and a slightly philosophical edge.
Key Characters
- KKageyama, Shigeo(VA: Itou, Setsuo)
A soft-spoken psychic with terrifying potential, Mob’s appeal comes from how earnestly he tries to grow up and do the right thing despite power that can change everything around him.
- RReigen, Arataka(VA: Sakurai, Takahiro)
Mob’s self-proclaimed mentor is a fast-talking problem-solver whose charisma and questionable professionalism make him both hilarious and unexpectedly grounding.
- EEkubo(VA: Ootsuka, Akio)
A sharp-tongued supernatural presence with a big personality, Ekubo adds constant unpredictability to the show’s mix of comedy, danger, and moral friction.
What Makes It Stand Out
- 1
Studio Bones’ animation is a major draw: elastic character acting for comedy, then sudden, fluid bursts of psychic action that sell scale and impact without losing clarity.
- 2
A coming-of-age backbone under the spectacle—Mob’s growth and self-awareness drive the season, giving the supernatural cases real emotional stakes rather than feeling like monster-of-the-week filler.
- 3
Genre agility done right: it pivots between urban-legend horror, surreal comedy, and shounen-style escalation while keeping a consistent voice rooted in ONE’s satirical sensibility.
- 4
A deliberately unconventional structure—more like a chain of escalating encounters than a single straight-line plot—which many viewers find refreshing, even as some critics call it rough or messy.
- 5
Strong character-focused writing from series composition (Hiroshi Seko), making even comedic beats feel tied to who these people are rather than just punchlines.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Fun fact 1
- Mob Psycho 100 II aired from January 7, 2019 to April 1, 2019 and runs 13 episodes, produced by Studio Bones.
- Fun fact 2
- The season is a high-performing fan and critic favorite on major databases: it holds an 8.78/10 on MyAnimeList from over 1,077,369 votes and is ranked #41 there, reflecting unusually broad approval for a sequel season.
- Fun fact 3
- ONE—the original creator—also created One Punch Man, and multiple viewer reviews highlight the same signature blend of sincerity and satire that defines his work.
- Fun fact 4
- Key staff continuity is a big part of the season’s consistency: director Yuzuru Tachikawa, series composition by Hiroshi Seko, and character design by Yoshimichi Kameda are all credited in the core lineup.
- Fun fact 5
- The show’s popularity is substantial beyond scores: it sits around #73 in MyAnimeList popularity and has a large favorites footprint across platforms (e.g., over 21,000 AniList favourites reported in the data).
Studios
- Bones
