Mob Psycho 100 is a tour de force of explicit narrative excellence in regards to its goals. ONE Story demonstrates that fiction may contain both subtle mature drama and absurdist comedy. Stories don’t have to be bleak, bleak, gory, or violent in order to be sophisticated and well-written. All a work of literature needs is a sprinkling of artistic flair and an honest, direct message. Here we have our Mob Psycho 100 season 3 explainer (with brief review) just for you!
ONE’s story, Mob Psycho 100, broke the mold of typical Shonen tropes and reached new heights of artistic expression. Instead of relying on the common stock of shounen cliches, this series offers a raw and relatable look at Mob’s coming of age, as he navigates the intricacies of a high school romance. Climax masterfully weaves themes of self-acceptance, rejection, and social anxiety with Mob’s psychic powers, in a unique and original way of storytelling. Keep reading to find out more!
Mob Psycho 100 Season 3 Ended Explanation: Reigen’s Confession
The Mob Psycho 100 finale explores the inner turmoil of the protagonist, Mob, as he grapples with the news of Tsubomi’s transfer. The coda begins with Mob having a struggle with his own consciousness. Shigeo wreaks havoc on the outside world as Mob struggles to regain control. In a moment of selflessness, despite Reigen’s lack of psychic powers, he fearlessly throws himself into the whirlwind to save Mob. The fact that Reigen’s shoe fell into the tornado had amazing symbolic significance. In Japanese culture, people who commit suicide remove their shoes before the act.
This metaphorically conveys that Reigen was willing to sacrifice himself for his student. As he struggles to bring Mob back from the brink, he makes a shocking confession about his true identity as a con artist. Shigeo Reigen was considered a fraud who always took advantage. In contrast, Mob felt Reigen was a good teacher who never treated him particularly because of his psychic powers. As Shigeo continued walking toward Tsubomi with an overwhelming aura, Reigen tried all means to stop him. In a surprising turn of events, however, Dimple returns again. He took over Regen’s body and helped him pacify the mob.
Tsubomi rejects the mob!
Dimple revealed that Mob had kept him alive in his heart this entire time. As a spirit, he was going to disappear. However, Mob was the only person he remembered even though he had lost all of their memories. Together, Reigen and Dimple helped Mob regain control. As the hurricane ends, the sky becomes a brilliant shade of crimson, signaling a new beginning. With new clarity, Mob was ready to confess his feelings to Tsubomi, who had been patiently waiting for him in the park.
But after a few minutes he came back crying. Tsubumi turns him down and says she doesn’t feel romantic about him. In that moment of vulnerability, Reigen steps in as a true mentor, consoling him and reminding him that they still have a city to rebuild. This moment captured the essence of Mob Psycho 100, showing that people with extraordinary abilities, like Mob, are still human and capable of facing emotional turmoil and heart attacks like no one else. It was a reminder that even those who are privileged are still subject to the complexities of the human experience.
The stagnation of Tsubumi’s personality was intentional. This deliberate ambiguity made it a thought-provoking exploration of gravity and human relationships, while also serving as a hook for viewers. It was a plot device intended to act as a catalyst for Mob’s character growth. We’ve only gotten fleeting glimpses of her real self, but mostly we get to see Mob’s romantic concept of her personality. Tsubomi’s mysteriousness allows viewers to imagine falling in love with someone like Mob.
At the same time, she appears as the antithesis of a trophy girl. Viewers don’t know enough about Tsubomi to analyze her, stereotype her, or apply their romantic assumptions to Mob and Tsubomi’s relationship. The duo had not had any contact for several years. That is why it is not surprising that she rejected him.
Meaning of “one and only”
Season 3 was nothing but subverting expectations. The title of the final episode, “Confession”, initially leads viewers to believe that it will be Mob who confesses his feelings for Tsubumi. However, it is Reagan who, after all these years, finally admits his lies. Regen was wracked with guilt that he could not train Mob to control his psychic powers. Unbeknownst to him, however, he manages to turn Mob into a kind person who never abuses his powers. Without these threads of lies, they would never have met and made so many memories along the way.
Through their shared journey, both master and disciple have grown and come to understand each other better. The ending serves to highlight the strength of the bond and the importance of his “lies”. Finally, the rejection causes Mob to release all the feelings he’s been suppressing since season one. One that delivers a message here: Don’t bury your negative feelings but try to live with them. Both this series and One Punch Man are great examples of the superhero’s existential crisis. However, unlike One Punch Man, Mob Psycho 100 creates the perfect blend of Shonen and Slice of Life. ONE provided a powerful narrative of “coming of age” and discovering one’s true identity.
