Mob Psycho 100 (2016) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Shigeo 'Mob' Kageyama
(played by Setsuo Ito) — protagonist
An average middle school boy who secretly possesses immense psychic powers. To maintain control and live a normal life, he constantly suppresses his emotions, which causes social difficulties. His abi...
Arataka Reigen
(played by Takahiro Sakurai) — protagonist
A well-meaning con-man and self-proclaimed spirit medium who employs Mob as an assistant. He guides Mob in learning to control his psychic abilities, despite his own lack of genuine powers.
Ritsu Kageyama
(played by Miyu Irino) — supporting
Dimple
(played by Akio Otsuka) — supporting
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Ritsu Kageyama → Shigeo 'Mob' Kageyama
(Siblings) — Brothers who evolve from jealousy and distance to deep mutual support and shared professional life.
"S1E6 Ritsu resents Mob's power and is framed by Kamuro; S1E8 Mob saves Ritsu from Claw; S2E9 Ritsu joins the alliance against Claw; S3E12 Ritsu works...
Arataka Reigen → Shigeo 'Mob' Kageyama
(Employer and Guardian) — A guardian-ward dynamic where Reigen provides structure, moral guidance, and emotional stability to Mob.
"S1E1 Reigen relies on Mob for exorcisms; S1E12 Reigen protects Mob from Claw; S2E8 Reigen trains Mob for the marathon; S3E12 Reigen helps Mob accept...
Shigeo 'Mob' Kageyama → Arataka Reigen
(Master and Employee) — A foundational master-apprentice bond that teaches Mob emotional regulation, integrity, and the value of ordinary life.
Ritsu Kageyama → Arataka Reigen
(Mentor and Employee) — A professional bond that transitions from reluctant employment to trusted partnership and mutual respect.
"S1E9 Reigen frees Ritsu from Claw; S2E6 Ritsu assists Reigen's reputation rebuilding; S3E1 Reigen tasks Ritsu with book editing; S3E12 Ritsu works at...
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Dimple → Shigeo 'Mob' Kageyama
(Advisor and Partner) — A complex advisory relationship marked by manipulation, genuine care, and eventual self-sacrifice for Mob's well-being.
"S1E3 Dimple warns Mob about the LOL cult; S1E11 Dimple possesses Reigen to aid Mob's escape; S3E3 Dimple warns Mob about the Psycho Helmet cult; S3E6...
Shigeo 'Mob' Kageyama → Dimple
(Protector and Advisor) — A protective alliance where Mob consistently shields Dimple while learning to navigate his manipulative tendencies.
"S1E3 Mob tolerates Dimple's warnings; S1E11 Mob protects Dimple during Claw infiltration; S3E6 Mob refuses to fight Dimple, leading to Dimple's surre...
Dimple → Arataka Reigen
(Temporary Ally) — A pragmatic partnership where Dimple aids Reigen's exorcism business and public image rebuilding.
Ritsu Kageyama → Dimple
(Co-conspirator and Advisor) — A functional alliance where Dimple provides strategic guidance to Ritsu's power development and team coordination.
Arataka Reigen → Dimple
(Collaborator) — A pragmatic collaboration where Dimple provides supernatural insight to support Reigen's business and public image.
"S1E11 Dimple possesses Reigen to escape Claw; S2E6 Dimple assists Reigen's media strategy; S3E1 Dimple helps transcribe Reigen's book."
Dimple → Ritsu Kageyama
(Strategic Advisor) — A supportive advisory role where Dimple helps Ritsu navigate his psychic abilities and team dynamics.
"S1E7 Dimple guides Ritsu's power awakening and warns against arrogance; S2E9 Dimple assists in alliance logistics; S3E1 Dimple participates in book e...
Story Analysis
Overall narrative architecture across all 3 seasons
Plot Progression
Season 1: Awakening & Claw War
— Mob navigates middle school life while Reigen exploits his powers. Ritsu awakens psychic abilities, leading to Claw's abduction plot and Reigen's 1000% gratitude climax.
Season 2: Scandal & Ultimate Five
— Reigen's reputation collapses after a TV trap, forcing him to rebuild alone. Mob temporarily leaves, but both return to unite against Toichiro Suzuki and the Ultimate Five.
Season 3: Cult & Dimensional Rift
— Reigen's dishonest autobiography sparks honesty among friends. Dimple manipulates Mob into a godhood cult, leading to a Divine Tree confrontation and Dimple's redemption.
Season 3: Graduation & Confession
— The group attempts alien contact on Mt. Mudboat. Mob prepares to confess to Tsubomi, but a truck accident triggers his ???% state, escalating into a city-wide crisis.
Season 3: Final Rampage & Resolution
— Reigen confronts the rampage, helping Mob integrate his emotions. Tsubomi gently rejects him, and the series concludes with Mob and Ritsu stepping into adulthood.
