Arataka Reigen
Arataka Reigen
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霊幻新隆
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| Nihongo | 霊幻新隆 |
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| Gender | Male |
| Age | 28 |
| Status | Alive |
| Height | 179 cm |
| Family | Unnamed Parents |
| Affiliation | Spirits and Such |
| First Appearance | |
| Manga Debut | Chapter 1 |
| Anime Debut | Episode 1 |
- Japanese Name: 霊幻新隆 (Reigen Arataka)
- Alias: “Grea Psychic of the 21st Century”
- Occupation: Owner of Spirits and Such Consultation Office
- Role: Deuteragonist, mentor to Mob
- Franchise:Mob Psycho 100
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Émile Durkheim
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David Émile Durkheim
15 April 1858 Épinal, France
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| Died | 15 November 1917(aged 59)
Paris,France
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| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École Normale Supérieure |
| Known for | Sacred–profane dichotomy Collective consciousness Social fact Social integration Anomie Collective effervescence |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies |
| Institutions | University of Paris, University of Bordeaux |
| Influences | Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill |
| Influenced | Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1] |
Background and Role
Arataka Reigen is a charismatic and shrewd figure, presenting himself as a master psychic despite having no supernatural abilities. Operating the “Spirits and Such Consultation Office,” he has built a reputation by using clever tactics and psychological insight to solve his clients’ issues. Despite his lack of psychic powers, Reigen’s deep empathy and unyielding confidence make him an unexpectedly effective mentor to Mob (Shigeo Kageyama). Reigen’s mentorship is pivotal for Mob, who is drawn to Reigen’s blend of unconventional wisdom, kindness, and charisma.
Throughout Mob Psycho 100, Reigen navigates the world of spirits, often improvising to maintain his image as a psychic while using his advice to positively influence Mob. Reigen’s role extends beyond being Mob’s boss; he becomes a guiding figure who helps Mob learn to cope with his psychic powers responsibly. Reigen’s interactions with Mob reveal his own personal growth, as he learns the responsibilities and sacrifices that come with being a mentor.
With a puzzled expression, Arataka Reigen captures the moment of surprise and uncertainty, blending his usual confidence with a rare hint of genuine bewilderment.
Personality and Traits
Reigen is humorous, resourceful, and unabashedly self-assured, often displaying a quick wit and sharp tongue. While he initially comes off as a con artist exploiting Mob’s powers for profit, Reigen reveals an innate decency, frequently emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and restraint. His guidance is rooted in his belief that Mob should lead a well-rounded life, often giving Mob advice grounded in empathy. Though outwardly manipulative, Reigen values honesty and empathy, striving to protect Mob from the pressures associated with psychic power.
Relationships
Mob (Shigeo Kageyama)
Reigen’s bond with Mob is at the heart of Mob Psycho 100. Initially exploiting Mob’s powers for his business, Reigen becomes a genuine mentor and father figure, helping Mob learn to balance his powers and emotions.
Dimple
Reigen shares a practical, if skeptical, relationship with Dimple, recognizing him as a unique spirit but remaining cautious of his motivations. Dimple, however, respects Reigen’s influence over Mob.
Ritsu Kageyama
Though Ritsu initially mistrusts Reigen, he grows to respect Reigen’s genuine care for Mob and his moral guidance.
Powers and Abilities
Although Reigen lacks genuine psychic abilities, he is extremely resourceful and adept at using unconventional methods to tackle supernatural situations. His “special moves” are often elaborate tricks or ordinary techniques he humorously reframes as psychic powers, including:
- Salt Splash: Reigen throws ordinary table salt, marketed as “purifying salt,” in an attempt to ward off spirits.
- Anti-Evil Moves: Reigen uses mundane martial arts moves or improvisations, such as “Self-Defense Rush,” claiming they are “psychic techniques.”
- Massage and Therapy Skills: Skilled in massage, he frequently advertises it as part of his “psychic treatment,” managing to soothe clients psychologically and physically.
Key Events and Development
- Guidance of Mob: Reigen’s influence on Mob helps him cultivate a moral compass. By advising Mob to only use his powers in self-defense or for helping others, Reigen reinforces restraint and empathy in Mob’s character.
- Climax of the “7th Division” Arc: During the conflict with Claw’s 7th Division, Reigen is pivotal in helping Mob control his emotions, guiding him to make thoughtful decisions even under pressure.
- Identity Crisis and Redemption: Later in the series, Reigen faces public exposure and scrutiny, which leads him to confront his own insecurities. This event strengthens his bond with Mob, as Mob accepts him for who he is, flaws and all.
- Acceptance of True Role: After his identity crisis, Reigen accepts his role not as a “psychic” but as a mentor and friend, supporting Mob’s journey with sincerity rather than his previous facade.
Trivia and Insights
- Name Significance: The nickname “Mob” implies a background character in Japanese, but in this series, it emphasizes how Mob, an unassuming figure, turns out to have immense significance.
- Physical Training: Mob’s dedication to the Body Improvement Club represents his desire to improve without relying on psychic abilities, symbolizing his commitment to self-improvement in the most authentic way.
- Inspirational Figure: Despite his quiet nature, Mob’s journey toward inner strength and self-worth resonates deeply with viewers, making him an unconventional yet beloved protagonist.
- Emotional Spectrum: Mob’s powers are closely tied to his emotions, especially his bottled-up feelings, creating intense, visually stunning battles that reveal his depth and struggle with identity.
- Symbolic “100%”: Every time Mob reaches 100%, it marks a moment of breakthrough, underscoring the emotional toll of suppressing his powers and emotions.
Reigen’s character arc exemplifies the series’ theme of self-acceptance, showing that even an ordinary person can have a powerful impact on others through compassion and honesty. As a mentor who accepts his flaws, Reigen continues to be a grounding force in Mob’s life, offering both comedy and heartfelt guidance that help Mob—and himself—become better people.