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[Tunahead]

What I really like about Mob Psycho 100 is that it's a deconstruction of shounen, in a similar way to One Punch Man's deconstruction of super hero comics.

One Punch Man ignores the physical challenges an invincible demigod allegedly faces in favor of mental challenges. Mob Psycho 100 ignores the shounen protagonist's struggle to become better at punching people in favor of focusing on his struggle to actually grow as a person to become strong in the real way.

Mob showed a lot of power when he fought that esper, but he showed a lot more power when he fought Ritsu by being too mature to be a shounen protagonist. When he refused to have a dumb shounen battle with his brother for childish reasons, Ritsu essentially just broke down into a tantrum. I think part of his becoming more frantic as the scene went on was that deep down he realized he was being childish. Mob just completely shut him down and it was great.

Looking forward to Mob and Ritsu's next encounter.

 

[LucidMomentum]

Those dunks were so good.

The frame of two where Mob like was out of the universe for a second during it was even more amazing.

*EDIT* From Tumblr, they ruined the color but the effect is the same:

Glad to see we're gonna see Mob tested and questioning when it's right to fight and go all out.

 

[Qvoth]

just watched
not as strong as OPM episode 12's fight against boros imo, but still a great episode

 

[NZerker12]

Holy shit, this was a great episode. If this episode doesn't make you a fan nothing will.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

What I really like about Mob Psycho 100 is that it's a deconstruction of shounen, in a similar way to One Punch Man's deconstruction of super hero comics.

One Punch Man ignores the physical challenges an invincible demigod allegedly faces in favor of mental challenges. Mob Psycho 100 ignores the shounen protagonist's struggle to become better at punching people in favor of focusing on his struggle to actually grow as a person to become strong in the real way.

Mob showed a lot of power when he fought that esper, but he showed a lot more power when he fought Ritsu by being too mature to be a shounen protagonist. When he refused to have a dumb shounen battle with his brother for childish reasons, Ritsu essentially just broke down into a tantrum. I think part of his becoming more frantic as the scene went on was that deep down he realized he was being childish. Mob just completely shut him down and it was great.

Looking forward to Mob and Ritsu's next encounter.

When mob says that he knows that half of what he said is true I guess it was the part that he feared his brother and that the adoration came from deep seated insecurities and the fear. But in terms of hating his brother that wasn't true, we saw how sad he got when he was begging for the forgiveness of others and when he was getting absolutely wrecked.

 

[Parshias7]

Mob showed a lot of power when he fought that esper, but he showed a lot more power when he fought Ritsu by being too mature to be a shounen protagonist. When he refused to have a dumb shounen battle with his brother for childish reasons, Ritsu essentially just broke down into a tantrum. I think part of his becoming more frantic as the scene went on was that deep down he realized he was being childish. Mob just completely shut him down and it was great.

Ritsu was pulling a full-on Sasuke heel turn and Mob was all like, "nah."

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Usually its pretty annoying to watch exceedingly naive protagonists cling to their morals but Mob I find endearing, like Thorfinn in VInland Saga. Although Thorfinn I wouldn't call naive.

 

[Permanently A]

Can we get some dope gifs to spread the word of the Psycho Helmet

 

[Fuu]

I read some chapters of the ONE manga a while ago and liked it. I need to check the anime out eventually.

 

[Aikidoka]

Man, this adaptation is ridiculously good. I really love the manga, but this anime, so far, really elevates it. Hope the entire manga gets animated.

Also, I have to agree that Mob is more interesting than OPM just because themes in MP100 seem to be better/more deeply explored. Which is to be expected, since MP100 is ONE's main series and OPM is just something he puts up every once in a while.

 

[Aaronrules380]

When mob says that he knows that half of what he said is true I guess it was the part that he feared his brother and that the adoration came from deep seated insecurities and the fear. But in terms of hating his brother that wasn't true, we saw how sad he got when he was begging for the forgiveness of others and when he was getting absolutely wrecked.

Essentially Ritsu felt a strong sense of guilt and self-loathing due to his darker feelings towards Mob and his recent actions with the student council. While he did have those fears and insecurities, he was really trying to bait Mob because he felt he didn't deserve the love and admiration Mob directed towards him. He wanted Mob to be alienated, punish him for his actions, and also cement the idea that he was really just a bad person which is why he couldn't help doing bad things with his powers (thus removing his own agency).

 

[Kaako]

Man, this episode was straight up fiiiiiiire. I said god dayumn, Mob is a beast.

 

[robotzombie]

The best part about this show is that all I see when I look at Mob is Poongko

 

[janoDX]

This is on the top of my AOTY list right now, not even Re:Zero is stopping it.

 

[freethoughtbubble]

Just wanted to chime in to join the love wagon on this show. Episode 8 was just...so good. I was going to write an explanation for why MP100 is so great but then I read this:

What I really like about Mob Psycho 100 is that it's a deconstruction of shounen, in a similar way to One Punch Man's deconstruction of super hero comics.

One Punch Man ignores the physical challenges an invincible demigod allegedly faces in favor of mental challenges. Mob Psycho 100 ignores the shounen protagonist's struggle to become better at punching people in favor of focusing on his struggle to actually grow as a person to become strong in the real way.

Mob showed a lot of power when he fought that esper, but he showed a lot more power when he fought Ritsu by being too mature to be a shounen protagonist. When he refused to have a dumb shounen battle with his brother for childish reasons, Ritsu essentially just broke down into a tantrum. I think part of his becoming more frantic as the scene went on was that deep down he realized he was being childish. Mob just completely shut him down and it was great.

Looking forward to Mob and Ritsu's next encounter.

Cosigned. Can't wait for next week's episode.

 

[Yonafunu]

Finally got around to watching episode 8 and holy shit. That might be the best (action) animation I've seen in an anime in a looong time, probably since OPM episode 12. Did I spot some Yutapon in there, at last?

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Finally got around to watching episode 8 and holy shit. That might be the best (action) animation I've seen in an anime in a looong time, probably since OPM episode 12. Did I spot some Yutapon in there, at last?

Yes, this is Yutapon's cut.

 

[Yonafunu]

Yes, this is Yutapon's cut.

Yup, very obvious. This is his first cut on MP100 so far, right? I've been wondering when he'd pop up.

 

[Whitephantomzx]

i liked how it shows how much mob cares about his family he wiling to beg apologize for his brother with no ill will but the second some threatened his brother he barely hesitated it fight back really shows that mob has a real character hidden under his mask and that he becomes alive the most when hes able to use his powers without fear

 

[faridmon]

This is on the top of my AOTY list right now, not even Re:Zero is stopping it.

Personally, I find it insulting that RE:Zero is even mentioned in the same bracket as Mob Psycho.

Its not even in the top 5 Anime this season alone, let alone this year.

 

[fmpanda]

Full OP is YouTubed. Listen while ya can.

 

[Angel_DvA]

Holy shit, this show is even better than OPM, i'm so pumped for the next episode...

 

[Zonic]

Holy hell, that fight was amazing to watch, Bones once again showing off their talent.

Also, don't expect this to come to the US, but there's a freakin' 3DS theme hitting Japan & I think it even plays a bit of the OP (says the BGM is "100!").

Full OP is YouTubed. Listen while ya can.

FINALLY. Thanks for linking, all I could find were fan-made version that just looped the first verse again.

 

[Permanently A]

Full OP is YouTubed. Listen while ya can.

ninety niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine

 

[kurahador]

Full OP is YouTubed. Listen while ya can.

Need the ending song next.

 

[Moaradin]

Need the ending song next.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZLEXj52lcc

 

[Qvoth]

I read some chapters of the ONE manga a while ago and liked it. I need to catch up until the latest chapter eventually.

fixed :3
the next big arc is amazing

 

[FluxWaveZ]

Full OP is YouTubed. Listen while ya can.

Yes, I've been waiting for this. Amazing OP song.

 

[Moaradin]

When you get dunked on so hard a universe is born

 

[Qvoth]

the thing is, the effects don't really match what mob actually did
like, after giving such cool effects, turns out mob didn't even destroy the whole building? the aftershock only blew out the glasses of 1 other building?

that's what disappointed me, whereas in saitama vs boros, the hits really made huuuuuuuuge impacts to the surroundings (boros' ship, the earth's atmosphere)

 

[Moaradin]

Eh it's just a cool little impact frame that isn't even on screen for a second.

 

[Hypron]

the thing is, the effects don't really match what mob actually did
like, after giving such cool effects, turns out mob didn't even destroy the whole building? the aftershock only blew out the glasses of 1 other building?

that's what disappointed me, whereas in saitama vs boros, the hits really made huuuuuuuuge impacts to the surroundings (boros' ship, the earth's atmosphere)

Saitama and Boros are both on the planet buster level, of course, they're going to do more damage. You can't really compare that to what's been shown in Mob Psycho 100 so far (idk, maybe it gets really over the top later on though - MANGA PEOPLE, DON'T ANSWER THIS).

It seems like a weird complaint to me... It's like saying that Saitama vs Boros doesn't really make enough impact because at the end of Gurren Lagann they're

Spoiler

throwing galaxies at each other

.

 

[Qvoth]

my point is that the cg (i think?) effects are too awesome for what they actually did, which i feel is a mismatch
maybe they could've toned it down?
anyway it's just my personal opinion

 

[Permanently A]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZLEXj52lcc

need the english version that played at the end of ep 8

 

[Grazzt]

Full OP is YouTubed. Listen while ya can.

sogood.gif

 

[Lord Ghirahim]

Bought my first anime theme.

 

[Squalor]

Great episode. Excited to see this Claw Arc unfold.

 

[Jasoneyu]

The action in eps 8 really stood out to me because it was earned. There was real emotional weight behind his actions and it makes you really root for Mob when his 100%ing all over that dude.

 

[Mr. Smiley]

where is this OST. I need to listen to the track when Teru gives Ritsu the firmest handshake.

 

[FluxWaveZ]

Sorry, totally OT, but did GAF not get a Re:ZERO OT? Can't find anything.

Just asking here 'cause it was discussed previously before in comparison to Mob Psycho. Obviously don't want to go further on the tangent but:

Spoiler

I'm at episode 13. Verdict: not good.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Sorry, totally OT, but did GAF not get a Re:ZERO OT? Can't find anything.

Just asking here 'cause it was discussed previously before in comparison to Mob Psycho. Obviously don't want to go further on the tangent but:

Spoiler

I'm at episode 13. Verdict: not good.

there isnt one

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heres a good article about episode 8 since this stuff is difficult to find in english

plz read this and then never say budget again or i will cry

 

[Puruzi]

Holy shit the next episode is supposed to have animation near the level of 8? Duuuuuuuude.

 

[Mr. Smiley]

Yeah I'm gonna start looking up those names and seeing their work. I'm getting all kinds of excited at this craft again like I did years ago.

Sorry, totally OT, but did GAF not get a Re:ZERO OT? Can't find anything.

Just asking here 'cause it was discussed previously before in comparison to Mob Psycho. Obviously don't want to go further on the tangent but:

Spoiler

I'm at episode 13. Verdict: not good.

It was around this episode where I started to feel down on it as well. It gets a bit better after that episode if you're still interested. Have yet to watch the last two eps though.

 

[CornBurrito]

The animation is superb during that fight. Also the kidnapper dude is hot as fuck.

 

[Subitai]

Sorry, totally OT, but did GAF not get a Re:ZERO OT? Can't find anything.

Just asking here 'cause it was discussed previously before in comparison to Mob Psycho. Obviously don't want to go further on the tangent but:

Spoiler

I'm at episode 13. Verdict: not good.

It does pick up again by the last 4 eps, but it might not reach the same level of satisfaction for you.

Spoiler

The thing that surprised me the most was finding out how OP the cat spirit turned-out to be.

 

[Kyuur]

Yes, this is Yutapon's cut.

Finally got around to watching episode 8 and holy shit. That might be the best (action) animation I've seen in an anime in a looong time, probably since OPM episode 12. Did I spot some Yutapon in there, at last?

Haha, I didn't realize that the 'cubes' were associated with a particular animator. I guess they only really do come out in well animated places so I should have suspected. I love his work so much.

 

[Yonafunu]

Haha, I didn't realize that the 'cubes' were associated with a particular animator. I guess they only really do come out in well animated places so I should have suspected. I love his work so much.

Yeah, I think Yutaka Nakamura's work is probably one of the most easily recognisable of any well-known animator, especially for people who watched a lot of (Bones) anime in the mid 2000's with stuff like FMA (at least, that's the case for me). Just watch any Bones series and you'll see him pop up. Aside from the telltale cubes his action choreography and camerawork is very easy to spot.

 

[RecRoulette]

Full OP is YouTubed. Listen while ya can.

Easily my favorite OP song of the season. Jojo has the better visual and song combo, but this song is amazing.

 

[xam3l]

Full OP is YouTubed. Listen while ya can.

It has been a long time since the last time (not counting OPM) i've been so in love with an opening like this. Every week I watch the OP at least 5 time before the episode. It's crazy.

 

[Rushersauce]

Man, it's good to see this thread more alive than ever. Feels good, man. Mob deserves all the love.