Mob Psycho 100 II

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In my preliminary review, I had said that this season of Mob Psycho, while overrated, was still good. After finishing the 4 episodes that I had left to watch, I no longer feel this way. MP100II took everything that made the first season great and replaced it with shounen tropes and fight scenes. In this review, I will talk about the plot of each arc and explain why every arc besides the Reigen arc is not good. This review will not touch on characters, art, or sound, as those are just as good if not better than season one's. Episode 1: Great stuff. This episode felt more like an OVA of the first season than the beginning of a second season. It had the same light-hearted mood and comedy as the first season. 9/10. Filler episodes before Mogami Arc: Pointless. The only purpose these episodes served was to set up the dark atmosphere of the second season. Light-heartedness and comedy are gone, and in their place, we get boring fight scenes against random antagonists that serve no purpose in the plot. These are truly Naruto Shippuden-level filler episodes. 4/10. Mogami Arc: The second-worst arc in Mob Psycho, and a prime example of my problem with this season. Instead of a unique Slice of Life, we get the single most generic shounen trope possible: "MC beats antagonist with friendship". This whole arc can be summarized extremely easily: edgy nihilist antagonist tells Mob that he has no friends. Mob is sad and nearly loses. Mob wins because he remembers he has friends. Did they mix up the MP100II script with the Boku no Hero Academia Season 8 script? This arc is nothing if not cliched. 3/10. Reigen Arc: This is how a serious arc in Mob Psycho should be handled. Reigen completely changes as a character after it; character relationships are deeply explored. I nearly even cried at the end of the arc. Oh, did I mention, there aren't any 10-minute long battle scenes thrown in. That might have something to do with how good this arc is. I'd probably have given this season a 4/10 were this arc not a 10/10. Boku no Hero Academia Arc: Vile blasphemy against the franchise. What am I even supposed to say here? I'm pretty sure that about 80% of this arc was battle scenes. The main antagonist is motivated by nothing but "me super strong me evil >:(". Instead of being, you know, an actual arc, this is just a collection of fight scenes against undeveloped antagonists who have no motivations whatsoever. Oh yeah, did I mention that the antagonists from season 1 are now supporting characters, and one of the antagonists from this arc becomes a supporting character by the end of the arc. That's really cool. I thought I was watching MP100, but apparently, I'm watching Crunchyroll's Movie of the Year 2018, Boku no Hero Academia the Movie: Futari no Hero. This arc is a solid 1/10. It's honestly quite amazing to me how one season can be so polarizing. How can the best arc in the franchise be sandwiched in between the two worst arcs? In conclusion, MP100II is an empty shell of its predecessor. Rather than being unique, funny, and engaging, it opts to be a generic, trope-filled collection of fight scenes with undeveloped antagonists.

It's hilarious, it's heartbreaking, and it's so full of heart that it almost hurts. Mob's journey of self discovery is the core of this series, and this premiere sets the stage perfectly. He's still the awkward, kind kid we know, but he's taking small strides. He's considering his feelings more. This season is about Mob growing up, and this episode is the perfect beginning, I am a thousand percent on board .

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This episode is the perfect conclusion to Reigen's character arc. Reigen falls to his lowest point in the series before reconciling with Mob in an incredibly emotional scene that saw both him and Mob come to terms with Reigen's true self. This really is the show at its best.

A perfect mix of funny, action packed, and still kinda creepy in the background. Top tier animation, even smaller fights or quick spirit encounters look super fluid and expressive.

Great animation and emotional delivery overall. The intense action and animation never fail to meet my expectations. A great way to end the season, wrapping up the story with satisfying moments while giving proper closure to the characters.

I love how most of the Ultimate 5 changed sides and helped. That Claw boss is terrifyingly strong—I can’t imagine anyone defeating him. This episode is a great setup for the finale, building tension and setting the stage for an intense, high-stakes conclusion.

I love the animation in the fight scenes—the choreography is truly amazing. Shimazaki truly has a terrifying ability, but Mob’s entrance changes everything. That defensive rush by Reigen also caught me off guard.

I love this episode because no matter how dire or serious the situation gets, it never fails to deliver funny moments. But honestly, things are getting really serious—it feels like everything is going according to the Claw Organization’s plan. Thankfully, Mob is finally awake now

Man, the Claw organization really has some strong members—especially the Ultimate 5 and their leader. You can already feel how dangerous they are, and it makes the upcoming fights even more intense and unpredictable.

Most of the episode is calm and wholesome—it feels like the calm before the storm. That final part was tragic and chaotic. What really happened to Mob’s family?

This episode really follows the previous one in terms of emotion. Poor Reigen—he was set up by the show where he expected to shine. Great save by Mob, showing the media that Reigen actually has psychic powers.

What an emotional episode for Reigen. I feel sad for him despite how shady and conning he can be. This episode is a real emotional roller coaster, showing that behind all his lies, he’s still human and struggling in his own way.

Great animation and fight scenes. It highlights both Mob’s negative and positive emotions. Nice save by Dimple, helping Mob regain his memory.

The plot is finally getting more attention with Mogami’s introduction, as his presence adds a darker and more intense layer to the story. It’s a risky move by Mob to try and save the girl from him.

This episode focuses on Mob’s struggles, each one unique, and it builds the weight on him, showing how the pressure from expectations, emotions, and those around him is slowly starting to take a toll.

This episode has a great balance of humor and action. I’m surprised by Dimple’s fighting skills, but not by Mob’s overwhelming power. Hoping the next episode focuses more on the plot.

Man, this extra episode was wild😄 The chaos is next-level, the jokes land perfectly, and Mob just being Mob is so fun to watch. The animation is crazy smooth too. Honestly, it’s like a little bonus that leaves you grinning from start to finish.

This finale isn't perfect, the pacing is rushed, and the power scaling makes the fight feel predetermined. But the ANIMATION is legendary, the CHARACTER MOMENTS hit. If you've made it this far, you OWE it to yourself to see how it ends.