Ritsu Kageyama
Ritsu Kageyama
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影山 律
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| Personal Description | |
| Nihongo | 影山 律 |
| Vital Information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 13 |
| Status | Alive |
| Height | 159.4cm |
| Family | Mr. Kageyama (Father) |
| Occupation | Student |
| Affiliation | Kageyama Residence |
| First Appearance | |
| Manga Debut | Chapter 10 |
| Anime Debut | Episode 1 |
- Japanese Name: 影山 律 (Kageyama Ritsu)
- Affiliation: Salt Middle School (Second-Year Student)
- Family: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Kageyama, younger brother of Shigeo Kageyama (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
Ritsu Kageyama, the younger brother of Shigeo (Mob) Kageyama, is a second-year student at Salt Middle School. Unlike Mob, Ritsu is initially portrayed as a model student who excels in academics, athletics, and social interactions. To the outside world, Ritsu is confident, well-adjusted, and popular, seemingly in contrast to his older brother’s quiet and reserved personality. Despite these achievements, Ritsu harbors complex feelings toward Mob, often struggling with a mix of admiration, envy, and resentment over Mob’s powerful psychic abilities. This inner conflict shapes Ritsu’s journey, as he longs to develop psychic powers of his own.
Ritsu’s character arc is pivotal to the series, highlighting his growth from someone who envies his brother’s powers to someone who finds value in his own identity. Ritsu eventually discovers his own latent psychic abilities, which begin manifesting as he becomes more involved in the world of psychics and supernatural occurrences. However, his newfound abilities also lead him down a dark path, as he initially uses them for personal gain and self-validation. Through these experiences, Ritsu comes to realize the true weight and responsibility of psychic power, developing a deeper understanding and appreciation for Mob’s self-restraint and humility.
With a focused and thoughtful expression, Ritsu Kageyama’s gaze reveals a blend of determination and introspection, capturing the complexity beneath his calm exterior.
Personality and Traits
Ritsu is intelligent, resourceful, and driven, traits that set him apart from Mob’s more reserved nature. He is also introspective and self-aware, though his insecurities about his perceived inferiority to Mob often drive him to act out of character. While Ritsu’s envy of Mob’s powers initially fuels a desire to surpass his brother, he eventually comes to understand the burden that such powers carry. Unlike Mob, who fears his abilities, Ritsu initially craves them—an irony that leads to his eventual realization of their true value.
Relationships
Mob (Shigeo Kageyama)
Ritsu’s relationship with his older brother is complicated. He admires Mob’s abilities yet feels overshadowed by them. As he begins to awaken his own powers, Ritsu gains a new perspective on Mob’s restraint, gradually growing closer to his brother and understanding the weight of Mob’s experience.
Teruki Hanazawa
Ritsu meets Teruki, a powerful esper who acts as both a mentor and a cautionary figure. Teruki’s initial arrogance and later respect for Mob indirectly influence Ritsu’s outlook on power.
Arataka Reigen
While Ritsu doesn’t share Mob’s direct relationship with Reigen, he observes the mentorship Reigen offers Mob, ultimately understanding Reigen’s positive influence on his brother.
Salt Middle School Student Council
Ritsu’s involvement in the student council showcases his leadership skills, but his initial misuse of power leads to a moral reckoning that redefines his character.
Key Events and Development
- Awakening of Psychic Abilities: Ritsu’s powers manifest under intense emotions, sparking his journey into the psychic realm and fueling his initial desire to surpass Mob.
- Encounter with Claw: His interactions with the psychic organization Claw expose him to the darker side of power, as he learns that others see psychic abilities as tools for manipulation and control.
- Reconciliation with Mob: Ritsu’s relationship with Mob reaches a turning point as he acknowledges the weight Mob carries with his powers. This reconciliation highlights his growth and acceptance of his own limitations and strengths.
- Supportive Sibling Role: Later in the series, Ritsu becomes more supportive of Mob, often stepping up to protect him and recognizing the unique strengths Mob brings to their family and the world.
Trivia and Insights
- Name Meaning: The name “Ritsu” (律) translates to “law” or “order,” reflecting Ritsu’s eventual path toward balance and self-discovery.
- Psychic Awakening: Ritsu’s powers initially appear due to intense jealousy and frustration, symbolizing how emotions can influence psychic energy. His powers become more controlled as he matures emotionally.
- Opposite Personalities: Ritsu and Mob’s contrasting personalities serve as a focal point for the series’ exploration of identity, personal growth, and the impact of psychic powers on self-worth.
- Mirror Character to Mob: Ritsu’s arc often mirrors Mob’s, showcasing how the pursuit of psychic powers can distort one’s sense of self. His journey to self-acceptance underscores the importance of inner strength over external abilities.
Ritsu Kageyama’s journey from envy to self-awareness provides a nuanced look at sibling dynamics, as well as the struggle for identity in the shadow of extraordinary power. His evolution embodies Mob Psycho 100’s themes of personal growth and the realization that true strength comes from self-acceptance, making him a compelling character in his own right.