Shigeo Kageyama
Shigeo Kageyama
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影山 茂夫
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| Personal Description | |
| Nihongo | 影山 茂夫 |
| Vital Information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 14 |
| Status | Alive |
| Height | 157.7 cm |
| Family | Mr. Kageyama (Father) |
| Occupation | Student |
| Affiliation | Kageyama Residence |
| First Appearance | |
| Manga Debut | Chapter 1 |
| Anime Debut | Episode 1 |
| Japanese Voice | Yūto Uemura |
| English Voice | Mike Haimoto |
- Japanese Name: 影山 茂夫 (Kageyama Shigeo)
- Nickname(s): “Mob” (モブ), “White T-Poison”
- Affiliation: Salt Middle School, Body Improvement Club (Vice-President), Former Assistant to Arataka Reigen
- 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
Shigeo Kageyama, better known as Mob, is a mild-mannered and unassuming third-year student with a hidden talent: he’s one of the most powerful espers in the world. As the main protagonist of Mob Psycho 100, Mob struggles to balance his psychic powers with his desire to live a normal life. From a young age, Mob realized his abilities were both a blessing and a curse, and to control his power, he sought the guidance of self-proclaimed psychic and mentor, Arataka Reigen. Reigen, while lacking psychic abilities himself, has provided Mob with moral guidance, teaching him the importance of self-restraint and humanity.
Mob’s personal journey revolves around his inner conflict to manage his powers responsibly and develop as a person beyond his psychic abilities. Despite being a “plain” character, Mob’s kind nature and determination to better himself make him a truly unique hero, particularly as he faces a range of foes who misuse psychic abilities for selfish ends. As Mob navigates middle school life, friendships, and new enemies, he learns to understand the true value of strength, not as a weapon but as a means to help others.
With an intense, furious glare, Shigeo Kageyama unleashes his psychic power, embodying a rare, explosive anger that hints at the incredible strength hidden within his usually calm exterior.
Personality and Traits
Mob is often soft-spoken and has a subdued, awkward demeanor that leads many to overlook him, despite his remarkable powers. He is earnest, caring, and deeply empathetic, but struggles with self-confidence. Though he could easily use his psychic strength to dominate or retaliate, he actively suppresses his powers, choosing to join the Body Improvement Club to strengthen himself physically and mentally. Mob’s approach to life, emphasizing personal growth and resilience, highlights his determination to live authentically without relying on his psychic powers.
Relationships
Arataka Reigen
Mob’s mentor and boss, Reigen may lack psychic power but possesses a keen sense of ethics, which he tries to impart to Mob. Reigen’s guidance shapes Mob’s perspective, helping him use his abilities responsibly.
Ritsu Kageyama
Mob’s younger brother, Ritsu has always been the more accomplished sibling academically and socially. Although Ritsu initially envies Mob’s psychic powers, he later grows to appreciate Mob’s qualities and becomes a protective sibling.
Body Improvement Club
The club members welcome Mob wholeheartedly, inspiring him to work on his physical strength. The club’s support boosts Mob’s confidence, and he values their friendship deeply.
Dimple
A former antagonist turned spiritual companion, Dimple is a minor spirit who initially tried to exploit Mob’s power for his own gain. Over time, Dimple grows attached to Mob and even becomes a source of occasional advice, though their relationship remains humorous and at times conflicted.
Key Events and Development
- Reigen’s Guidance: Under Reigen’s influence, Mob learns the importance of empathy and restraint, which he exercises throughout his battles with psychics who misuse their powers.
- Claw Arc: Mob’s encounters with the organization Claw showcase his inner strength, as he repeatedly faces skilled psychics without compromising his values or harming others needlessly.
- 100% Moments: Mob’s emotions reach a tipping point, causing his power to surge to 100% at various times, reflecting his struggle to manage overwhelming emotions. These moments reveal Mob’s vulnerability and growth as he learns to channel his emotions without losing control.
- Friendship and Love: Mob’s journey also includes a tender exploration of friendship and budding romantic feelings, particularly his quiet admiration for his classmate Tsubomi, which motivates him to work on self-improvement.
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.
Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama’s evolution from a self-doubting boy to a person who embraces his true self, irrespective of his powers, encapsulates the series’ heartwarming message of strength, humility, and the courage to be oneself.