Mob Psycho 100 II Episode 7: Cornered: True Identity

Manga chapter 75-77

Canon/HIGH

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10.0

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Mob Psycho 100 II Episode 7: Cornered: True Identity

Manga chapter 75-77

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 6Next: EP 8 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

6 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

cazbrass8589's avatar
cazbrass8589
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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.

magicpaul's avatar
magicpaul
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.
zojoman's avatar
zojoman
This episode is an emotional payoff. This is the episode where Reigen becomes a REAL character instead of just "the funny fraud." The press conference scene alone is worth the price of admission. And that final line "I always knew you were a genuinely good guy" just hits.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
Reigen getting invited to a TV show? the host cornering him with his own words? watching him dig himself deeper? then Jodo ambushing him on live TV. Reigen alone in that office? this one hurt. 😔
kento's avatar
kento
This episode was enjoyable. Reigan might be a deceitful, cheap, and worthless, yet he possesses a kind heart. This episode shifted from awkward to touching very quickly. That last scene with him and Mob stirred some emotions in me. The entire episode's directing was amazing.
daiichi's avatar
daiichi
It is clear why Mob wants to help Reigen solve his problem because he has been such an excellent mentor in helping Mob see his strength while upholding his moral principles. In the end, Reigen was merely a kind man trapped in the fake reality that he had been developing.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Picking up directly from the professional split between Mob and Reigen in Episode 6, this midseason pivot reframes their relationship by isolating Reigen and forcing him to reckon with his own limitations. It serves as the emotional core of Season 2's middle stretch, deepening Reigen's characterization before the pair's dynamic inevitably reconverges. The groundwork laid here pays off significantly in the episodes that follow, making it essential viewing for the season's back half.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Picking up directly from the professional split between Mob and Reigen in Episode 6, this midseason pivot reframes their relationship by isolating Reigen and forcing him to reckon with his own limitations. It serves as the emotional core of Season 2's middle stretch, deepening Reigen's characterization before the pair's dynamic inevitably reconverges. The groundwork laid here pays off significantly in the episodes that follow, making it essential viewing for the season's back half.

QUICK TAKES

cazbrass8589's avatar
cazbrass8589
VerifiedVerified

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.

magicpaul's avatar
magicpaul
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.
zojoman's avatar
zojoman
This episode is an emotional payoff. This is the episode where Reigen becomes a REAL character instead of just "the funny fraud." The press conference scene alone is worth the price of admission. And that final line "I always knew you were a genuinely good guy" just hits.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
Reigen getting invited to a TV show? the host cornering him with his own words? watching him dig himself deeper? then Jodo ambushing him on live TV. Reigen alone in that office? this one hurt. 😔
kento's avatar
kento
This episode was enjoyable. Reigan might be a deceitful, cheap, and worthless, yet he possesses a kind heart. This episode shifted from awkward to touching very quickly. That last scene with him and Mob stirred some emotions in me. The entire episode's directing was amazing.
daiichi's avatar
daiichi
It is clear why Mob wants to help Reigen solve his problem because he has been such an excellent mentor in helping Mob see his strength while upholding his moral principles. In the end, Reigen was merely a kind man trapped in the fake reality that he had been developing.

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com