Celebrating a Decade of Mob Psycho 100

Can you believe it’s been ten glorious years since the anime sensation Mob Psycho 100 made its debut? That’s right! Studio Bones’ gem continues to shine, and to celebrate this monumental milestone, a smorgasbord of anniversary projects are rolling out for the die-hard fans who have been cheering from the sidelines since day one.

Meet Mob: The Psychic Kid with Social Skills Issues

Based on the quirky manga by ONE—who also gave us the hilarious One-Punch Man—this series follows the not-so-ordinary (or is it?) life of Shigeo Kageyama, affectionately known as Mob. He’s got some serious psychic skills, but let’s be real—his emotional journey is more of a rollercoaster than a straight line. Whenever Mob’s emotions hit the dizzying heights of ‘100,’ watch out! His powers go nuclear, and the hilarity ensues as he tries to juggle teenage drama, social awkwardness, and his job with his con-artist mentor, Reigen Arataka. Spoiler: Mob learns a whole lot about growing up and dealing with his feelings.

Anniversary Kicks Off with Style!

The anniversary festivities kicked off with a bang on May 12, aka Mob’s in-universe birthday, unveiling a spectacular 10th-anniversary key visual crafted by the talented anime character designer Yoshimichi Kameda. Picture this: Mob and Reigen strutting down a red carpet, surrounded by fan-favorites like Hanazawa, Dimple, Shou, Serizawa, and Ritsu. Talk about a party!

What’s the Buzz About a Reigen OVA?

Amid all the exciting announcements, one curious detail caught fans’ eyes: some sneaky Reigen icons hiding in the key visual! Now, hold on to your hats because this isn’t just any throwback! It nods to the fabulous 2018 OVA, The Miraculous Unknown Psychic, where our beloved Reigen over-exaggerates his importance throughout the first season. Let’s just say, psychic powers he has not… but confidence? Oh yes.

Count Up to Something Big?

But wait, there’s more! The official anime X account decided to kick off a countdown to 100 on Mob’s birthday, which has fans buzzing like bees about the prospects of Reigen: The Man With Max 131 Spiritual Power possibly getting its own OVA adaptation. Who wouldn’t want to see more of a Reigen-centric adventure?

Event Excitement!

Alongside the key visual reveal, fans learned about a live event that’s set to rock the house on July 12—yes, the actual anniversary date—at Fukagawa Mirai Hall in Saitama Prefecture. With performances featuring the original voice cast, it’s bound to be an epic reunion. Just remember, no cameras allowed! But let’s be real: will there be a surprise announcement? We can only hope!

Speculations and Theories Galore!

Now, here’s where it gets juicy. The count up might not just be a countdown to the event. A clever fan calculated that the counting frenzy will wrap up on August 10—Reigen’s in-universe birthday as well! Coincidence? You be the judge.

Of course, the anime Twitter account is no stranger to playful teasers. Remember in 2021 when a similar count culminated in a teaser trailer for season 3? Yup, fans are on high alert, and not buying anything for granted!

Keeping Our Fingers Crossed

To add even more fuel to speculation, Reigen’s English dub voice actor, Chris Niosi, posted a TikTok reminding everyone of the spinoff series back in April. He cheekily mentioned how one volume makes it the perfect fit for a short OVA adaptation or even a movie. Is he hinting at something juicy?

For now, all we can do is twiddle our thumbs and wait for the mysterious count to reveal its secrets—hoping and dreaming of a Reigen OVA announcement that’s just around the corner!