Shigeo Kageyama, nicknamed "Mob," is a middle school student possessing immense psychic abilities. He sports jet-black bowl-cut hair and typically maintains an expressionless demeanor. His appearance transforms dramatically during emotional outbursts; his eyes glow red or white, and his hair floats spikily when his powers manifest at 100% intensity. Mob developed psychic powers in early childhood. A traumatic incident where he accidentally injured his younger brother Ritsu led him to suppress his emotions to prevent uncontrolled power surges. This suppression fostered a passive, socially anxious personality and difficulty interpreting social cues. He later became an assistant to the self-proclaimed psychic Arataka Reigen, who instilled the philosophy that psychic abilities grant no inherent superiority and should never be used against people. This principle became central to Mob's identity, though he would temporarily abandon it in emergencies, such as Ritsu's kidnapping. Mob's psychic capabilities encompass telekinesis, energy absorption, astral projection, and environmental manipulation. His power scales directly with emotional intensity. His emotional suppression is measured by a "Progress Toward Explosion" meter; accumulating emotions trigger explosive releases at 100%, with his abilities and physical transformation varying by the dominant emotion. Documented 100% states include: - **Rage**: Triggered by threats to loved ones, resulting in aggressive combat. - **Courage**: Activated during battles against existential threats like Mogami or Toichiro Suzuki, enhancing his combat prowess. - **Compassion**: Manifested as empathy for antagonists, such as staying with Toichiro during his self-destruction. - **???%**: An uncontrollable state occurring when Mob is unconscious or critically injured, unleashing near-limitless power driven by instinct. Mob's growth is marked by increasing self-assertion and emotional awareness. Initially, he passively followed Reigen's directives but later confronted him after recognizing exploitative behavior, notably after enduring six months of psychological torment in Mogami's illusionary world. This experience reinforced his appreciation for his support network and reduced his naivety about human cruelty. His relationships demonstrate his impact: - **Reigen**: Mob evolved from a dependent disciple to openly challenging Reigen's authority while maintaining respect for his mentor's core teachings. - **Ritsu**: Mob's unconditional forgiveness helped ease Ritsu's inferiority complex stemming from envy of Mob's powers, eventually fostering mutual support. - **Antagonists**: Mob frequently sought to understand or befriend foes like Teruki Hanazawa or Katsuya Serizawa, reflecting his belief in redemption. His compassion even moved Claw leader Toichiro Suzuki to change moments before death. - **Community**: Participation in the Body Improvement Club and Telepathy Club improved his physical health and social connections, with friends like Tome Kurata helping him engage in ordinary adolescent experiences. Mob's journey culminated in accepting his powers as part of his identity rather than suppressing them. During the Divine Tree incident, he confronted Dimple's godlike form not through force but by expressing trust, symbolizing his integration of power and empathy. He achieved personal milestones like confessing to his childhood crush Tsubomi, demonstrating growth beyond reliance on psychic abilities.