モブサイコ100 2

モブサイコ100 [Mob Psycho 100] #2

by ONE

空気の読めなさと圧倒的な超能力で怪しい宗教団体「（笑）」を壊滅させた中二の少年、影山茂夫（通称・モブ）。モブが通う中学の不良達を超能力で倒した、他校の裏番長・花沢輝（通称・テル）。まったく違う生き方をするふたりの超能力少年が出会うとき、何かが起きる―――

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Comics, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Supernatural, Humor

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 18, 2013

About the author

Manga creator ONE first created One-Punch Man as a web comic, where it quickly went viral, garnering over 10,000,000 hits! Along with One-Punch Man, ONE also writes and draws another series called Mob Psycho 100.

Reviews

[Elizabeth (Elzburg) · Rating 4 out of 5]

[Source]

The end of the first volume very briefly introduced the best character Teruki Hanazawa, and the entirety of this second volume is comprised of the conflict that arises between him, Mob, the punks, and the Body Improvement Club. These episodes were super hype in the anime, and it’s just as hype here in its original manga form.

ONE is absolutely fantastic at drawing fights and portraying movement to the point where he puts lots of trained and seasoned manga artists to shame. The art is actually really good: The hatching, the backgrounds, the use of perspective, the layout of the panels, the movement, the emotion, the faces, everything is actually SO well done. ONE’s art style just has this shitty kind of sheen that obscures all of that which is what gives the impression that the art isn’t good (when it actually is).

The only complaint I have is that it felt like the, ahem, “power struggle” (I’m trying to avoid spoilers here) between Teruki and Mob went on waaaay too long here in the manga. It just felt like too much of the same back-and-forth over and over again, and it ended up feeling boring and unimersed me from the story which—from the perspective of a storyteller—is one of the last things you want to happen to your reader. But all that build-up led to a super duper hype ending to this volume, so in the end it was almost worth it.

The punchline to the gag that was spread out between the last three chapters was the cherry on top of the ending of this volume. All of the little extras between chapters, the mini gags, and the omake (bonus comics at the end of volumes) in this series are an absolute treat and often succeed in making me laugh out loud.


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Click to read my other Mob Psycho 100 Reviews:
Volumes: 1, 2*, 3, 4, 5, 6

*Current review

[Bradley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Either the art and the story is getting better or I'm under some kind of curse that makes me think utter trash is good.

Either way, I'm enjoying it.

I especially love the absurdity of this super powerful psychic kid wanting so desperately to be good at ANYTHING else. Everyone else around him thinks he's an idiot, and I think perhaps he really is, but damn it makes for some funny reading.

And those jocks? I can't believe I'm saying this... but they're some damn fine people. :)

I admit it, this goofy manga is really starting to grow on me.

[haven ⋄ f (hiatus) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Somehow, ONE manages to make a semi-interesting story, into one that really draws people in.

This is similar to the last. The art is so strange. I think that it was drawn without a pencil sketch underneath it, by the look of the lines. Regardless, this is not my favorite style.

The story is great. It’s humorous and charming all while keeping an element of mystery surrounding Mob.

[Ronald · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written story. The art is a bit sloppy this volume.
If you enjoy One Punch Man this is the same writer / creator and has the same feel.
It was also made into an anime that smoothed the rough spots.
Still good stuff.

[Victor The Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just as Mob is coming to grips with his powerful psychic powers and his new ghostly companion, he will find himself between rival school delinquents and his own older brother. A- (91%/Excellent)

[Adibah Atiqa (persephtiyareads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️

This volume mainly consists of the showdown between Mob and Teru. The way the mangaka dedicated series of full panel of the fight is so satisfying ✨💯✨

Also, we’re developing towards the brother’s dynamic between Ritsu and Mob, I truly want to see more of them.

I also love how Mob’s principle on psychic power is just another trait like how ordinary people can run, sing or draw. Having the psychic power doesn’t make the world revolved around you, it’s just something you’re born with and doesn’t give you right to be on top of hierarchy. Coming from Reigen probably would seem like it’s just that man take advantage over Mob.

But, to think back again, it’s what Mob truly need and he end up holding to that words because he knows that’s for the best.

I think, Reigen came into Mob’s life and give those words at the very right timing. Also, Mr Dimple came into Mob’s life and encourage some confidence on him, like having someone that believe in you at the very right timing too.

Oh, and how the irony of bonus chapter when Mob said he hates people who deceived others while walking next to Reigen. I don’t think Mob is 101% oblivious but he just choose to act like that (being sarcastic).

Aahh I can’t wait to continue next volume!!

[Emm Louis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, I already loved the first volume, but this one really stepped it up! More action and humour, dynamic art, and a deeper understanding into Shigeo/Mob's character - can't wait to read the next one!

[Katarzyna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the relationship between Kageyama and his club members it's so cute ugh


Also reigen smash

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one wasn't as iconic and hilarious as the first one, but it was still thoroughly enjoyable.

[[Name Redacted] · Rating 3 out of 5]

All right, I'll give this series another chance. This one was all right, plot-and-character-wise -- and the art is evening out.

But I'm watching you, ONE.

[Mehsi · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is time for the Teru x Mob battle! Or well.... Teru going all out and Mob just trying to hold himself in.

This was definitely one of the volumes I was most looking forward too, as we not only see Teru x Mob, but also get more information on why Mob is holding himself in (and no, not only because of Reigen and his silly speech).

In this one we finally meet Teru (who just like Mob has powers... but he doesn't hold himself in and doesn't really use his powers for good + he has a big obsession with his hair), Mob has been taken prisoner by a gang of another school (which is such a terrible idea, and not only because of his powers but also because his muscle club quite likes him). Things go from bad to OMG battle royale, and that is even without the influence of Teru. Teru comes in a bit later and then things go from battle royale to RIP the world.

I did want to shake Mob though. I get that he wants to hold himself in for reasons, but I still wish he would get a bit more active instead of being emotionless about everything. You don't need to go full out, just use it a bit. And not just for defence. His emotionless state and how he is refusing did get on my nerves. :|

This book also brings the start of what later will be a big arc about Mob's brother. We see that he loves his brother but is fairly pissed that Mob just doesn't use his powers. And I can imagine, you see someone with so much power, while you have none. And then they don't do anything with it.

Bonus points to the pricing of these series in German. 6.66 euro. Perfect number!

The art? Still pretty terrible with the exception of some scenes. But again, like I said with the first volume, I don't mind it that much. If anything it makes the series even more funny and hilarious. Plus I can't wait to see if his art gets better as time passes.

I am a bit sad that the volume ends on a cliffhanger, guess I will have to buy the next book soon as I want to see Mob kick some serious butt. :P

All in all, a pretty fabulous and exciting volume and I flew through it.

Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/

[Libbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5✨

As part of my 2025 year of friend recs

The characters are less sweaty this volume 😅. Which is funny because this volume gives us more of the jocks from the body improvement club and them working out. The artstyle is growing on me.

The showdown between Teru and Mob I found more amusing than I think it was meant to be? The way Teru was going all out but Mob being unphased and was refusing to retaliate. This is the majority of the plot of this volume and it did get a little repetitive.

I want more interactions with Mob and his brother

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 Volume 2 was an improvement over the first for me. A little more action and the humor landed a lot more than last time. After the events of volume 1 Dimple is now haunting Mob and all of his followers are starting to form a religion/cult around Mob now though there is no direct interaction. The majority of the volume however involves a new antagonist who also has super powers, Hanazama. Some delinquents from Salt High School start a fight with a neighboring school and Mob gets roped into it along with the Body Improvement club. A battle eventually ensues betweent Mob and Hanazama but Mob refuses to use his powers against people and Hanazama doesn't seam to have the ability to hurt Mob. Its a pretty interesting conflict. However as it ends on a cliffhanger it's a little bit of a bummer.

Mob in a field on the cover of volume 2.

Read 9/7/2023
*Manga Squad Sept 2023 Selection

[Rafa Araujo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Después que había pensé en no continuar con este manga, cambié de opinión, la razón es que vi el show de Netflix y me hizo darle una oportunidad al título. Si bien pienso que es muy diferente al primer tomo siento una mejoría en el arte, los personajes y la historia en general de este tomo II se va por otro lado alejándoselos del horror. El ritmo me pareció muy lento ya que la pelea entre MOb y Teru me pareció mas larguita de lo necesario y no hubo tantas cosa chistosas como en la entrega anterior.

[Rue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Plot ★★★☆☆
Art ★★☆☆☆
Characters ★★★★☆

Average: 3

[RG · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy ONEs storys. This has so much potential. Cool action scenes, great humour but a simple plot. I hope this continues to buuld. Could be amazing!!

[nur'aini tri wahyuni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mob polos banget, sih, gemes. didn't expect i'll like this comic tbh.

[isa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 estrelas
eu AMO o humor desse mangá, que ódio
mas acabei lendo picadinho e me atrapalhei tode
a nota diminuiu mais por minha causa mesmo

[Aaron Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was super good got me hooked so I’ll def be reading this and Vinland saga together

[Milenrrama · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muy bien. Sigo leyendo.

[Domi Dubiel · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 ⭐️
I guess, I'm getting more into it.

[Amber Bromet · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75

[Zedil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Manganın komik olma sebebi reigen’dir ve bonus bölümler olmasa onu hiç göremeyecektik!!!

[Isaac Johnson]

Really liked the ending with a cliff hanger and I can't wait until I get the 3rd book

[Álvaro Arbonés]

ONE es un autor extraño. Con un exquisito sentido del ritmo narrativo, resulta chocante lo obsesionado que está con hacer todo lo que no se debe hacer. Sus personajes protagonistas son invencibles. El mensaje ético-moral de sus historias está subrayado. Convierte pequeñas subtramas en arcos narrativos completos donde sus protagonistas aparecen poco o nada. Todo defectos que se pueden apreciar en el segundo tomo de Mob Psycho 100 .

No por nada, historias paralelas aparte, el tomo son doscientas páginas de un conflicto que no tiene nada que ver con Mob.

Continuando con el conflicto entre las bandas del Instituto Sal y el Instituto Vinagre Negro, todo se circunscribe al intento de los matones del Instituto Sal, al que pertenece Mob, por conseguir que el club de fisioculturismo se una a ellos para vengarse del poderoso líder del instituto rival. De ahí que, incidentalmente, Mob acabe en medio del problema. Negándose a usar sus poderes, será utilizado como cebo para que los reticentes miembros del club de fisioculturismo entren en combate contra el Instituto Vinagre Negro. Algo que llevará al descubrimiento de que su líder es, como Mob, un psíquico.

Todo ello sucediendo, previo secuestro, mientras Mob niega a Hoyuelo la posibilidad de usar sus poderes. Todo mientras su hermano, Ritsu, está celoso de esos mismos poderes.

Ahí está el genio de ONE. Sólo parece que hace todo aquello que no debería hacer.

Para entender eso, diseccionemos esos hipotéticos defectos.

Sus personajes protagonistas son invencibles. Ya sea Saitama, de One-Punch Man o Mob, la cualidad de sus protagonistas es no tener oposición. Ser dioses. Pero en naturaleza no podían ser más diferentes. ¿Cómo subvierte aquí ese hipotético defecto? Haciendo que aquello donde sean invencibles no pueda granjearles aquello que desean. Saitama quiere no-aburrirse, pero poder derrotar de un puñetazo a cualquiera es la hostia de aburrido; Mob desea no ser un incordio para quienes le rodean, pero sus desproporcionados poderes sólo logran poner en peligro a todas las personas a las que ama.

Eso nos lleva al hecho de que el mensaje ético-moral de sus historias está subrayado. Y es cierto. Mob insiste de forma constante que las cualidades especiales de una persona no le hacen especial. Que todas las personas son iguales. Que el creerse superior al resto de seres humanos deviene, exclusivamente, de la propia inseguridad del quien esgrime ese argumento. Algo que vemos en Ritsu, Hoyuelo y, especialmente, en Teruki, el líder secreto del Instituto Vinagre Negro.

Y de ahí llegamos al final, cómo convierte pequeñas subtramas en arcos narrativos completos donde sus protagonistas aparecen poco o nada. Porque aquí Mob está ausente. Es la voz de la conciencia. Incluso cuando aparece, es más remarcar lo imbécil que es o la envidia que sienten por él: hace de puchingball emocional (Ritsu), dialéctico (Hoyuelo) o psíquico (Teruki) de un grupo de personas que lidian con aquello que tiene Mob, pero él no desea: un poder sobrehumano.

Por eso es tan brillante este tomo. Porque no pasa nada, porque pasa todo.

Porque descubrimos que todos sufren del mismo mal, la inseguridad, pero cada uno por motivos diferentes. Mob teme hacer daño a las personas que quiere, Ritsu parece sentirse acomplejado por su hermano y Teruki no concibe no ser el número uno.

De ahí que acabe utilizando la violencia física.

Ese momento, el momento en que Teruki se rebaja a estrangular a Mob, es donde se demuestra que ONE no juega en la misma liga que el guionista medio. Ni japonés ni occidental. Y no lo hace porque ahí pone en juego el subtexto que ha hilvanado de forma delicada a través de todo el capítulo: el verdadero poder reside en la capacidad para entregarse al otro sin oposición.

Mob no es poderoso por sus poderes psíquicos, sino porque prefiere morir a hacer daño a otra persona.

ONE no hace nada que no deba hacer. Mas al contrario, hace que la narración no nos violente: hace como que se salta por la torera todas las reglas esenciales de la narrativa, pero sólo está ocultando que en realidad está tomando un desvío. Que lo que parecían violaciones constantes de lo que es la buena escritura, al final no eran nada más que los sutiles hilos con los que entretejer un texto inusual, nuevo y vibrante.

Pero sobretodo triste. Muy, muy triste.

Porque la obra de ONE no es la deconstrucción de nada. Es sólo algo a lo que no estamos acostumbrados: la obra de alguien que le preocupa más contarnos bien una historia que satisfacer nuestras expectativas.

[nico · Rating 4 out of 5]

ok me está enganchando mucho

[Jhamdol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Body Improvemernt Club

[Mert · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 Stars (%90/100)

The story continues to be interesting in my opinion. After the LOL incident, the new arc regarding Hanazawa Teruki begins. Teru is one of my favorite characters in the whole series, probably in my top three. He also has one of the best character developments in the series as well. At first, he thinks he is some kind of a god until he meets someone who can actually be a god: Mob. The fight between Mob and Teru was brilliant. There are a lot of cool techniques used but the important fight is actually emotional. Mob refuses to use his powers against a human while Teru pushing him over the edge. The ending of this volume was also brilliant. Definitely interesting volume overall!

[emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love the body improvement guys 😭😭

[Booper]

Teruki "Wig snatched" Hanazawa