Review of Mob Psycho 100 II
When it comes to scoring anime, I rarely give an anime a solid 10/10 especially if it is incomplete. But with the completion of Season 2, I would feel absolutely guilty if I didn't give Mob Psycho 100 the well-deserved leeway that it truly deserves. This is without a doubt Studio Bones at their peak performance. Ever since Season 1 which I completed a few weeks prior to Season 2's conclusion, Mob Psycho 100 was something fun that not only managed to stay interesting, but also kept me wanting more. The anime was fully competent in its efforts to balance out its many themes and genres.When it needs to be, it was funny, it was sad, it was jolly, it was creepy, it was sweet, it was dynamic, and all of that was meshed up harmoniously. There was never a dull moment in the anime. And if you thought that was it, you would be mistaken.
Being the creation of ONE, while I really do enjoy One Punch Man, I have always personally preferred Mob Psycho 100. And a big reason for that is because the author not only loves to create insanely explosive cataclysms, but the author is also a master at building up deep compelling characters. If you thought Mob Psycho 100 was nothing but a mindless action fleet, you might be surprised if you end up tearing up a bit. I was already absolutely impressed by how they handled Ritsu's internal conflict back in Season 1. But there is no doubt that Season 2 stepped up their game with the focus on Reigen. To not only make a supposedly unimportant character like Reigen more than just a comic relief, but to also craft a serious and thorough insight into this character with so much respect and without it seem out of place is a feat that makes this anime stand out from so many others. And let's forget our main character, Shigeo or Mob, who has been such a lovable esper boy that has shown to be someone really human. And you can really see how much he has developed as a character especially during the final fight of the season.
It is time to get to the part I really want to talk about: The Animation. Honestly, what more is there to say? Not only has Studio Bones maintained the quality of their works with this anime, but it is not even weird to say that Mob Psycho 100 may just be one of their most astonishing accomplishment yet in terms of animation. And I could not give a better example than Episode 5 of Season 2. When it got right down to it, it just took off. Everything was so fluid and there was no sign of any shortcuts being taken. I could not take my eyes off the screen and I got chills all over my body, from an action scene of all things.
On top of all that, I really don't need to elaborate on the fact that the fights in this anime are just absolutely insane and awesome to watch. And even the final boss of the season is no pushover, an aspect I can appreciate considering many of fights lately.
To cap it off, I think what I really want to say is that YOU REALLY SHOULD BE WATCHING THIS ANIME IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY. It's no difficult task. There are only 25 episodes as of now. Of course, I can understand if you wish to wait until Season 3 comes out before starting this. I sure was glad I only started Season 1 recently because I was really wanted more. And if what people are saying is true, Season 3 would be the final season for this series. And if we could have the same team work on this to bring a complete trilogy, I cannot believe I am saying this, but Mob Psycho 100 may just end up being my new favourite anime of all time. I have absolute faith that Studio Bones under director Yuzuru Tachikawa and series composer Hiroshi Seko that they would be able to bring out this series by ONE in its full animated glory.