Favourite Mob Psycho 100 Characters

Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama

The timid middle-schooler Shigeo Kageyama, nicknamed Mob because he blends into any crowd, anchors the series with a disarmingly gentle heart that hides god-tier psychic potential. His powers grow in tandem with his emotions, represented by an onscreen counter that ticks toward 100 %. Viewers love the contrast between his plain appearance and the cataclysmic energy he commands: exorcising entire legions of spirits, stopping city-levelling explosions, and even warping reality in brief flashes. Mob’s moral compass is equally compelling; he rejects violence as a shortcut to self-worth and instead pursues the mundane thrills of adolescence-improving in PE, talking to his crush Tsubomi, and mastering social cues. His character arc-learning that emotions are not weaknesses but irreplaceable parts of being human-resonates with anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by expectations. Fans consistently rank him first in popularity polls because every season adds fresh nuance: the 7th Division raid shows his frightening resolve, while the Divine Tree saga highlights his capacity for mercy.

Arataka Reigen

Arataka Reigen is the self-proclaimed “Greatest Psychic of the 21st Century,” but behind the bombast lies a con artist with zero supernatural ability and a surprisingly golden core. Reigen’s improvised exorcism techniques- the “Salt Splash,” “Aroma Massage,” and “Anti-Esper Dropkick”-are useless against real spirits, yet his sincerity in helping clients, combined with sharp social intuition, turns him into Mob’s unlikeliest mentor. Viewers adore the way he weaponizes plain common sense: he negotiates with murderous espers, de-escalates urban disasters, and even bullies a psychic terrorist cell into surrendering. Reigen’s peak moment occurs when Mob unconsciously transfers 100 % of his power to him; the gag character suddenly becomes an unstoppable exorcist yet still refuses to harm anyone. His speeches about self-acceptance and ethical use of strength crystallize the series’ themes, and his Twitter feed in the anime’s ending cards fuels an endless stream of memes, cementing Reigen as fandom royalty.

Ritsu Kageyama

Ritsu, Mob’s younger brother, initially lives in his sibling’s psychic shadow. Brilliant, athletic, and class vice-president, he nevertheless yearns for the powers Mob wields so effortlessly. His jealousy curdles into guilt when latent abilities awaken after the evil spirit Dimple’s subtle coaxing. Ritsu’s story tackles inferiority complexes: he joins delinquents to test his strength, clashes with Mob in a heartbreaking alley confrontation, and ultimately confronts the criminal organization Claw to protect captured espers. Fans appreciate his layered growth-he shifts from envy to unconditional support, proving that acknowledging one’s flaws is the first step toward genuine connection. The dramatic image of Ritsu surrounded by a vortex of office furniture during the 7th Division rescue remains one of Season 1’s most iconic shots. In later arcs he acts as Mob’s strategic equal, out-thinking stronger opponents and mediating between psychics and ordinary citizens.

Teruki “Teru” Hanazawa

Teru debuts as an arrogant esper who treats classmates like NPCs, but his pride shatters when Mob defeats him without malice. The resulting identity crisis turns Teru into Mob’s flamboyant ally. Fans love his dramatic flair: he slices school roofs into confetti, styles his ever-regenerating blond pompadour mid-battle, and coins the legendary catchphrase “When it comes down to it, I’m always serious.” Teru’s evolving moral compass produces standout moments such as shielding powerless students from Claw’s Scars or coaching Mob through emotional landmines. His esper technique “Telekinetic Hurricane” visualizes teenage bravado- swirling storm clouds punctuated by neon blue light. By Season 3, Teru has transformed into the big-brother figure he once scorned, reminding viewers that honest self-reflection can redirect raw talent into empathy.

Dimple (Ekubo)

Formerly an evil spirit who sought godhood via a cult, Dimple reforms-somewhat-and becomes Mob’s sardonic companion. His amoeba-green visage and permanent smirk hide complex motives: he alternates between scheming for new followers and genuinely protecting Mob from spiritual ambushes. Dimple’s possession abilities deliver hilarious gags (pro bodybuilder Mob! karaoke demon Reigen!) yet also catalyze critical plot turns, most notably when he empowers Ritsu or hijacks the Divine Tree to realize his long-deferred dream of adoration. The climactic fight inside the broccoli, where Dimple rejects mindless worship to save Mob, redeems him in the eyes of both fandom and story. His farewell-fading into golden motes while cracking one last joke- ranks among Bones Studio’s most emotionally charged sequences.

Katsuya Serizawa

Social-phobic to the extreme, Serizawa spent decades barricaded in a hotel room because uncontrolled psychic emissions distorted reality around him. Toichiro Suzuki weaponized this insecurity, recruiting Serizawa as Claw’s ultimate bodyguard. Everything changes after Mob’s empathy and Reigen’s job offer convince him to start over at Spirits & Such Consultation Office. Serizawa’s umbrella, once a shield against sensory overload, transforms into a precision conduit for abilities like “Energy Ball.” Fans cherish his earnestness: he obsessively learns office etiquette, apologizes to windows before smashing through them, and writes heartfelt resignation letters to villainy. His showdown with Shimazaki, where he blocks line-of-sight teleportation through omnidirectional blast fields, showcases top-tier animation and underscores how newfound self-confidence amplifies latent power.

Shou Suzuki

Shou introduces himself with pyrotechnic bravado-scaling Mob’s apartment wall and declaring war on his own father, Toichiro. Despite playful misdirection, he masterminds Claw’s coup by recruiting independent espers worldwide. Shou’s charm lies in that contradiction: a prank-loving teenager who wields military-grade clairvoyance and laser-like esper beams. His kinetic fight with Ritsu, filmed in dizzying handheld cuts, exemplifies the series’ inventive choreography. During the World Domination Arc he gambles everything on Mob’s integrity, trusting that the elder Kageyama will shut down Toichiro’s power core. Fans appreciate how Shou’s family trauma never dims his optimism; he navigates dysfunctional dynamics with irrepressible humor, ultimately forging a fragile peace with his father.

Toichiro Suzuki

The megalomaniac founder of Claw believes psychic ability is the apex of evolution. Toichiro’s philosophy-“Those with power decide what is right”-directly opposes Mob’s humility. His body functions as a living reactor; he stores psychic energy in isolated chambers of muscle, purging excess through terrifying 100 % explosions. The rooftop clash between him and Mob pushes Bones’ animation pipeline into overdrive: molten skyscrapers, aurora-like energy sheets, and visceral hand-to-hand combat. Yet the emotional crux arrives when Toichiro, moments from self-detonation, confronts the terrifying vulnerability of fatherhood. Mob’s insistence on forgiving him breaks the feedback loop of hatred. This layered portrayal elevates Toichiro above standard shōnen antagonists, prompting fans to rank him among the franchise’s most compelling villains.

Shimazaki

Blindfolded, soft-spoken, and perpetually bored, Shimazaki treats reality like a chessboard he can reconfigure at will. His teleportation is not mere instant movement but phase-space manipulation, letting him sidestep matter and probability alike. The scene where he plucks a sniper bullet from thin air, using tremor sense and thought acceleration, became an overnight meme. When the Awakening Lab’s ensemble finally tags him with coordinated strikes, he adapts by awakening his “mind’s eye,” briefly rivaling Mob’s raw output. Shimazaki’s disdain for groups-he quits Claw mid-battle-makes him the fandom’s favorite chaotic neutral, and his minimalist aesthetic (oversized coat, smartphone ringtones as leitmotif) contrasts beautifully with OP color palettes.

Minegishi

Minegishi’s botanical telekinesis allows him to weaponize ivy, flower petals, and even invasive kudzu, turning city streets into arboreal labyrinths. His refined demeanor-silk gloves and tea ceremony posture-conceals quiet ruthlessness; he once immobilizes a squad of espers inside thorn cocoons that siphon spiritual energy. After Claw’s fall, Minegishi becomes an ecological consultant, using powers to regenerate polluted riverbanks, a redemption subplot highlighted in Season 3’s OVA. Fans appreciate his duality: serene gardener and unflinching combatant, as well as the elegant green-on-white color design Bones uses to animate his attacks.

Sakurai

Sporting wraparound shades and a vibro-blade made of condensed telekinesis, Sakurai leads Claw’s Scar squad with a mercenary’s pragmatism. He initially underestimates Reigen-calling him “baldy”-only to be humbled when Reigen’s verbal judo dismantles his worldview. Sakurai’s heel-face turn includes training the Awakening Lab kids, illustrating how purposeful mentorship can redirect violent skill sets. His fight choreography emphasizes precision: thin blades ricochet along architectural seams before reassembling into a broadsword. Fandom discussion often cites him as the bridge between villain arcs and heroic alliances, his minimalist dialogue conveying weary self-awareness.

Koyama

Koyama’s trademark mouth spray “Keeping Up Thirst” neutralizes psychic focus- a rare non-esper technique effective even on Mob at 100 %. After losing twice to the Kageyama brothers, he reassesses his priorities, choosing honest security work over hired muscle gigs. Koyama’s colloquial Kansai dialect and hulking silhouette make him a fan-favorite comic relief, yet his protective instincts during the Tower Invasion arc demonstrate surprising nobility. The anime original scene of him saving bystanders from falling debris fleshes out this evolution without dialogue, relying on subtle animation cues like softened jaw tension.

Ishiguro

Encased in a floating gas-mask helm, Ishiguro commands gravity wells that crush steel beams into origami. He orchestrates Claw’s 7th Division but secretly plots to depose Toichiro. His cryptic speeches about systemic oppression echo through concrete halls, lending gravitas to what could have been stock villainy. Mob’s pacifist resolve catches him off-guard, collapsing the ideological house of cards he built around trauma. Post-defeat, Ishiguro wanders abroad seeking enlightenment, a fate hinted at in ONE’s bonus manga pages where he studies temple architecture in Nepal.

Musashi Goda

Captain of the Body Improvement Club, Musashi embodies pure himbo energy: towering frame, perpetual grin, and an ethos of positive reinforcement. He accepts Mob-scrawny and stamina-less-without judgment, inspiring the boy to chase self-defined goals. Musashi’s workouts double as emotional therapy sessions; the “belly breathing” lesson foreshadows Mob’s climactic stress management in Season 3. Viewers celebrate the Club’s steadfast refusal to exploit Mob’s powers, a narrative foil to Claw’s philosophy. Musashi’s graduation speech, thanking “the tiniest powerhouse I know,” reduces Reigen to tears and fans to all-caps tweets.

Tomé Kurata

Tomé runs the Telepathy Club on fumes-four lazy otaku plus an unused storage room- yet greets every setback with cosmic enthusiasm. Her dream of contacting aliens injects sci-fi whimsy into the psychic narrative. Season 3 spotlights her frustration as club members drift away, culminating in Mob and friends organizing a clandestine UFO hunt to cheer her up. The starlight-soaked mountain finale mixes comedic payoff (actual alien abduction!) with poignant coming-of-age beats. Tomé’s relatability stems from chasing impossible goals while fearing adulthood’s pragmatic grind, making her arc a sleeper hit among viewers finishing high school.

Mezato Ichi

Scoop-hungry journalist Mezato transforms Mob’s accidental public exorcism into the cult “LOL MOB,” inadvertently amplifying Dimple’s power. She evolves beyond opportunism, however, rebranding the Cult of Psycho Helmet into a humanitarian charity post-Divine Tree arc. Mezato’s notebook pages flicker across the screen like rapid-fire thumbnails, a visual motif Bones uses to mirror investigative adrenaline. Her insistence on truthful storytelling parallels Mob’s journey toward authentic self-expression, earning her a quiet but loyal fandom following.

Tenga Onigawara

Delinquent king Onigawara head-butts fire hydrants and still finds time to worry about acne. After taking the fall for a frame-up scandal, he discovers unexpected kinship with the Body Improvement Club and gradually sheds his tough-guy façade. Onigawara’s protective streak surfaces during the school invasion, where he safeguards helpless students despite broken ribs. His comedic misuse of formal speech-calling teachers “siruh”- became a viral TikTok sound in 2023 fan edits, boosting his popularity overseas.

Minori Asagiri

Rich, bored, and cruelly cynical, Minori becomes a vessel for Mogami Keiji, a vengeful spirit who traps Mob inside a month-long mental hellscape. Freed from possession, she confronts the collateral damage of bullying and pivots toward philanthropy, bankrolling counseling programs at Salt Middle. Her redemption arc spans only two episodes but leaves a seismic impact, illustrating that psychic power is not required to reshape lives- accountability and empathy are. Fandom discourse praises the nuanced depiction of trauma recovery, bolstered by Sora Amamiya’s versatile vocal performance.

Tsuchiya

Tsuchiya channels psychic energy into muscle fibers, granting superhuman strength rather than long-range telekinesis. Her MMA-inspired choreography features head-scissor throws and concrete-shattering heel kicks. Initially a Claw loyalist, she switches sides after witnessing Mob shield a child from falling rubble while begging combatants to stop fighting. Post-war, she mentors young espers in non-lethal self-defense, appearing in the Reigen spin-off manga as coach of an after-school dojo. Fans laud her as a middle-ground example of using power responsibly without abandoning physical grit.

Tsubomi Takane

Tsubomi, Mob’s lifelong crush, anchors his emotional spectrum. Her grounded personality-bored by parlor tricks and focused on self-improvement- forces Mob to seek genuine growth rather than psychic applause. Tsubomi’s limited screen time amplifies her narrative weight: she becomes the fulcrum of Mob’s final meltdown when he fears rejection. The poignant park confession, where Mob (at 100 % emotional overflow) collides with Tsubomi’s quiet sincerity, concludes the series’ central question: can extraordinary ability coexist with ordinary human connection? Her gentle refusal-honest yet compassionate- affirms that self-worth cannot hinge on external validation. Fan polls consistently place her in the top 20 precisely because she represents the normalcy Mob yearns to protect.