Mob Psycho 100 (モブサイコ100)

Whether you believe it or not,

the world around you is filled with

strange phenomena that science has yet to explain.

And in those unfortunate moments

when people come face to face with them,

they are helplessly thrown into the dark depths of fear.

But, there are those who

choose to fight against the darkness every day

shining a ray of hope into that chaos.

These warriors opposing the shadows

are called "Psychics."

You're in luck!

I, Reigen Arataka, shall accept this job!

Oh, my god, really?

Thank you so much!

I had no idea who else I could turn to!

No one would take me seriously!

There, there. It's okay.

Now, the fee for my services

will depend on which course of exorcism you pick.

"Which course"?

Option A, the trial course, gets you 20 percent.

Option B, the serious course, gets you 50 percent.

And Option C, the all-out course,

gets you a 99 percent...

...spirit reduction.

A hundred percent guaranteed, certain restrictions apply.

Reduction?

How should I put this...

Spirits're kinda like carbon dioxide.

So you're saying they're poisonous?

That's monoxide.

I mean they occupy a sort of gaseous space.

Makes it a bit difficult to completely

get rid of one.

That said, have no fear.

If it comes back, I'll get rid of it

for 20 percent off!

Oh! You're so amazing!

Hold on a second!

Huh? And, who might you be?

Oh, this is Taro. He's my boyfriend.

Ah, what a calm fellow!

What's that s'posed to mean?!

Stick to the subject.

Listen up, you! This is all super shady!

Uh...

Hanako, you should really reconsider this.

"Super shady," huh?!

I guess I can't blame you for feeling that way.

I mean, all that stuff about nightmares and ghosts?

What a stupid story.

I wasn't talkin' about her, you snake-oil salesman!

It's you I can't trust!

Just leave everything to me.

If I exorcise the spirit, I'm sure

Hanako's face will return to normal, too.

There's nothing wrong with her face, you moron!

I see.

So you've been having these dreams

since you walked through that abandoned building last week.

Yes, that's right.

They're so scary and creepy.

Here we are, Reigen!

It's that building over there!

What an unbelievable aura!

This will be my first big one in a long time!

It's right over here.

Hold up.

Did you just point at the wrong building?

Hh? Ah, so it's that one!

Funny story--

An immense aura was coming from that other building, too!

These things happen, nature of "the biz."

It gets confusing with all these

evil spirits in the world, you know?

Ah! Yes, that makes sense!

Come on.

There's no way ghosts are hangin' around everywhere.

Oh, no!

A man-shaped evil spirit almost walked through you!

--Huh? -- Phew!

What a close call.

You can't be too careful these days.

The Butt-chin Goblin.

Aw, what are you, eight years old?

Shut your mouth, Taro! You're being rude!

He's the one who's being rude here!

Making fun of people's looks...

Now, now, Hanako...

There're always people like him.

Silly skeptics.

Anyway, shall we go?

They say this place is haunted

by the angry spirit of a man who saw a cockroach.

He freaked out and jumped so high,

his head went through the ceiling!

Such a horrific way to go.

Get a grip. You believe that horse crap?

Ah, I see.

Everything's... becoming so clear.

He's so serious all of a sudden.

Could there really be...

I'm getting creepy vibes.

Even someone like me might not be able to handle it!

It's too dangerous!

Cockroaches are terrifying!

Huh?

Come on!

There's no way this guy is a psychic!

He's a complete and total fake!

How would you like me

to haunt your dreams, too?

A ghost!

Maybe I'll use my curse

and crash both your heads through the ceiling.

That's the guy who keeps head-butting me in my dreams!

Look!

Ugh. He actually appeared.

I've got this!

Salt Splash!

This is one of Reigen's special attacks,

where he violently throws table salt everywhere.

This is just regular old salt, you buffoon.

If it's not purified, it's not gonna work.

Impossible...

I heard that spirits were totally weak

against any kind of salt!

Well, if salt won't melt this guy down,

I'll just call my ultimate weapon.

Hey, Mob.

Sorry, do you think you could swing by?

I'm bein' serious here.

Evil spirit's right in front of me.

The client and the evil spirit are both waiting,

so you'll need to hurry, okay?

Cool. Thanks.

Huh?

Hey! Mob!

We were waiting for ya.

Hm?

Hmph.

Heh.

So after the salt,

you're sending in a middle schooler?

Get your--

He is Kageyama Shigeo,

also known as Mob.

An actual psychic, mentoring under the questionable

expertise of Reigen Arataka...

Who also happens to be the protagonist of this story.

Master, I asked you not to summon me on such short notice.

Oh, man, you're a lifesaver!

Never thought that evil spirit would actually show up.

Here. Your pay for the day.

Oh, thank you.

That one today was just a lower-level spirit,

so I really shouldn't be paying you more than half.

But, hey, I'm a nice guy.

Think of your full pay as a bonus.

Right...

Hm?

What's wrong? Are you not okay with that?

Oh, no.

Just don't know why you called me

to handle such a weak spirit.

I mean, ones like that--

Uh! You just don't get it.

When you reach my level,

you get so crazy-strong, you end up melting

everyone around you during a simple exorcism.

That's why I ask you to take care of the weaker ones.

Really? If you say so.

I'm also not quite sure what you mean

by "melt," either...

Well, of course you don't, idiot!

That's because you lack training!

You need to learn all you can from me, your master!

Your powers are meant to be used.

Not doing so would be a waste.

Working for me gives you

the opportunity to help other people

and continue training at the same time!

Two birds, one stone!

But if you misuse a power such as yours,

it can only lead to your own self-destruction.

That's why I'm teaching you how to control your powers.

You don't want them to go berserk, do you?

Remember your promise.

You will not use your psychic powers

against other people.

There you go again, always bending spoons.

You really need to stop doing that--

it's a bad habit!

Oh, come now, my dear.

Shigeo's going through puberty.

A young man should be able

to bend a spoon from time to time, right?

Sorry.

And there you go, spoiling the boy again.