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Mob Psycho 100 III - An explosion of youth and psychic powers

Mob Psycho 100 III is the third season of the TV anime series based on the popular manga by ONE, which aired from October 6 to December 22, 2022. The series tells the story of youth and supernatural powers, and follows the protagonist Shigeo Kageyama (commonly known as Mob) as he grows up while controlling his supernatural powers in his daily life.

Broadcast information

Mob Psycho 100 III was broadcast every Thursday on TOKYO MX and BS Fuji. Specifically, on TOKYO MX it was broadcast every Thursday from 0:00 to 0:30 from October 6 to December 22, 2022, and on BS Fuji it was broadcast every Thursday from 0:30 to 1:00 from October 6 to December 22, 2022. It was also broadcast on Cartoon Network, with the first episode broadcast on Friday from 17:00 to 17:30 on October 7, 2022, and then every Friday from 17:30 to 18:00 from October 14 to December 23, 2022. In addition, it was distributed online on Amazon Prime Video from October 6, 2022, every Thursday from 1:00.

Overview

Mob Psycho 100 III is made up of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long. It is based on Mob Psycho 100 by ONE and published by Shogakukan. It is directed by Tachikawa Yuzuru, animated by Bones, and produced by the Mob Psycho 100 III Production Committee. Copyright ©ONE, Shogakukan/Mob Psycho 100 III Production Committee.

story

"Mob Psycho 100 III" is a coming-of-age story with themes of friendship, love, and the self. The protagonist, Mob, is busy juggling his school life with his part-time job as an exorcist. Meanwhile, Reigen Arataka and new employee Serizawa are busy solving the strange requests that come in one after another to the Spirit Consultation Center. Meanwhile, a giant broccoli tree towering over the center of town is worshipped as a "divine tree" and fascinates the townspeople. When Dimples disappears again in front of Mob and the Psycho Helmet Cult gains new momentum, Mob and his friends sense the danger in the town and head to Broccoli. What is really happening inside the sacred tree? The story depicts the moment Mob's youth explodes.

Commentary

"Mob Psycho 100 III" is a youthful psychic story about Mob, a boy who explodes when something reaches "100." He looks like an ordinary boy, but he actually has powerful psychic powers. While helping out his master, the fake psychic Reigen Arataka, who runs a spiritual counseling center, with troublesome requests every day, will Mob, who wishes for a normal youth, ever have peaceful days? The story depicts how his psychic powers run wild, driven by his youth.

cast

The main cast of "Mob Psycho 100 III" is as follows:

• Shigeo Kageyama/Setsuo Ito
• Reigen Arataka/Takahiro Sakurai
• Dimples/Akio Otsuka
• Narration by Akio Otsuka
• Ritsu Kageyama/Miyu Irino
• Teruki Hanazawa/Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
• Serizawa/Takayuki Hoshino
• Buds / Uki Sato
• Ichi Yonezato/Yu Shimamura
• Tome Kuroda/Atsumi Tanezaki
• Inukawa/Seiichiro Yamashita
• Monkey/Hamano Daiki
• Pheasant forest/Ryuunosuke Watanuki
• Takenaka/Kengo Kawanishi
• Show/Kunitachi Yuki
• Musashi Goda/Toshihiko Seki
• Sagawa/Seiichiro Yamashita
• Yamamura/Hamano Daiki
• Shimura/Ryunosuke Watanuki
• Kumagawa/Shunsuke Takeuchi
• Onigawara Tenga/Yoshimasa Hosoya
• Kamuro/Koji Yusa
• Tokugawa/Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
• Haruaki Amakusa/Nobuyuki Hiyama
• Jindo/Shunichi Toki
• Sakure/Ryosuke Hara
• Jodo/Tanzawa Akiyuki
• Shiratori Brothers/Kiddo Hanakura
• Minegishi/Yusuke Kobayashi
• Makihara/Shunichi Maki
• Suzuki/Kazuhiko Inoue
• Proud Mountain/Shinichiro Miki
• Sakurai / Yoshimasa Hosoya
• Joseph/Yu Hatanaka
• Mob's Father / Yoshinori Muto
• Mob's Mother / Yoshiha Nakajima
• Emi/Eriko Matsui
• The Great Yokai King / Daiki Hamano
• The Four Heavenly Demon Kings / Ryunosuke Watanuki

Main Staff

The main staff of "Mob Psycho 100 III" are as follows:

• Original work: ONE (serialized in Shogakukan's "Manga One")
• General Director: Yuzuru Tachikawa
• Director: Takahiro Hasui
• Series Composition: Koji Seko
• Character design: Yoshitomo Kameda
• Art Director: Ryo Kono
• Color design/Shihoko Nakayama
• Director of photography: Mayuko Furumoto
• Edited by Kiyoshi Hirose
• Sound Director: Kazuhiro Wakabayashi
• Sound effects: Shizuo Kurahashi, Yasuyoshi Ogata
• Music by Kenji Kawai
• Animation Production: Bones
• Produced by: "Mob Psycho 100 III" Production Committee

Main Characters

The main characters of "Mob Psycho 100 III" are as follows:

• Shigeo Kageyama: Nicknamed "Mob." A second-year student at Shio Middle School who has super-strong psychic powers but is also troubled by the worries of youth, such as love and his future. He is overworked by Reigen for only 300 yen an hour, but he doesn't think so. He likes Tsubomi-chan.
• Reigen Arataka: A self-proclaimed psychic who runs a "Spirit Consultation Office." In reality, he doesn't have any psychic powers, but he solves requests with his natural insight and conversation skills. He hides the fact that he doesn't have psychic powers from everyone.
• Ekubo: A high-ranking evil spirit. He was once almost exorcised by Mob, but managed to survive. He had recently forgotten about his plans to use Mob, but the appearance of the "Divine Tree" in Chomi City reminded him of his ambition.
• Ritsu Kageyama: Mob's younger brother, a first-year student at Shio Junior High School. After being possessed by Dimples, his psychic powers awakened. He is a reliable person with excellent grades. He also serves as a student council officer and is popular with the girls. Mob's proud younger brother.
• Teruki Hanazawa: Nicknamed "Teru". A second-year student at Kurozu Junior High School. A psychic and a good-looking guy. He thought he was the only special person, but when he saw Mob's power, he realized that was just his arrogance. Since then, he has had friendship and respect for Mob as a rival.
• Serizawa: A former member of the psychic organization "Tsume". After Tsume disbands, he is invited by Reigen to help out at the "Spirit Consultation Center". In order to regain his sense of his past as a recluse, he starts working hard every day, attending night school and doing his best.
• Tome Kurata: A third-year student at Shio Junior High School and the captain of the "Brainwave Club." She is searching for a telepathist to fulfill her dream of communicating with aliens. However, she basically spends her days lazing around in the club room.
• Tsubomi: Mob's classmate and the one he likes. She's friendly and the "school idol," and is popular with the boys. She used to hang out with Mob a lot when they were young, but recently they haven't had a chance to talk.
• Ichi Mezato: Mob's classmate and a member of the newspaper club. He always carries a camera and is looking for a big scoop. He tries every trick in the book to make Mob the leader of the "Psycho Helmet Cult" because he thinks it's more fun that way.
• Musashi Goda: A third-year student at Shio Junior High School and the captain of the "Body Modification Club." He works hard every day at muscle training, and his body is so well-trained that it's hard to believe he's a junior high school student. He's a kind and caring senior who supports Mob, a member of the club.
• Tenga Onigawara: He used to be the head of Shio Middle School and was a delinquent, but after a series of events he is now training hard as a member of the bodybuilding club. He has a rough temper, but he is a good guy at heart, never arriving late or absent.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Mob Psycho 100 III" are as follows.

• #01/Future ~Career Aspirations~ (2022/10/06)
• #02/Yokai Hunter Amakusa Seimei Appears! ~The Threat of the Hundred Demons!!~ (2022/10/13)
• #03/Getting carried away ~100%~ (2022/10/20)
• #04/Sacred Tree① ~The Guru Appears~(2022/10/27)
• #05/Sacred Tree② ~Peace~(2022/11/03)
• #06/Sacred Tree③ ~Dimples~(2022/11/10)
• #07/On the phone① ~Winter break~ (2022/11/17)
• #08/Communicating② ~Encounter with the unknown~ (2022/11/24)
• #09/Mob① ~Moving~ (2022/12/01)
• #10/Mob② ~Rival~ (2022/12/08)
• #11/Mob③ ~Trauma~(2022/12/15)
• #12/Confession ~From now on~ (2022/12/22)

Related Titles

"Mob Psycho 100 III" has the following related works:

• Mob Psycho 100 (1st season)
• Mob Psycho 100 II (2nd season)
• OVA Mob Psycho 100 Episode 1: Spirit Consultation Center Recreation Trip ~Heart-filling Healing Journey~

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Mob Psycho 100 III" are as follows:

• OP1
  • 1
  • Lyricist: Sumiyo Mutsumi
  • Composer: Wataru Maeguchi
  • Arrangement: Wataru Maeguchi
  • Sung by MOB CHOIR
• ED1
  • cobalt
  • Lyricist: Sumiyo Mutsumi
  • Composer: amazuti
  • Arrangement: Takuya Watanabe
  • Sung by MOB CHOIR
• ED2
  • Exist
  • Lyricist: Sumiyo Mutsumi
  • Composer: Wataru Maeguchi
  • Arrangement: Wataru Maeguchi
  • Sung by MOB CHOIR

Ratings and Recommendations

"Mob Psycho 100 III" is a fascinating work with a story that deals with the themes of youth and supernatural powers. The protagonist Mob's growth as he controls his supernatural powers in his daily life resonates with viewers. In addition, each character has a rich personality, and the story unfolds quickly and is worth watching. In particular, the episodes surrounding the sacred tree are tense, and you can feel Mob's growth.

This work is especially recommended for those who like teen anime and anime with supernatural themes. Fans of the original work will also enjoy the unique interpretation and direction of the anime version. It is also recommended for those who like works with deep themes and character development.

"Mob Psycho 100 III" is a work that beautifully depicts the fusion of youthful explosion and supernatural powers, and will surely provide many viewers with excitement and emotion. Please watch this work and experience the world of Mob's youth and supernatural powers.