Teruki Hanazawa
Teruki Hanazawa
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花沢輝気
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| Personal Description | |
| Nihongo | 花沢輝気 |
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| Gender | Male |
| Age | 14 |
| Status | Alive |
| Height | 161.4 cm |
| Weight | 47.7 kg |
| Affiliation | Black Vinegar Middle School |
| First Appearance | |
| Manga Debut | Chapter 9 |
| Anime Debut | Episode 4 |
- Japanese Name: 花沢 輝気 (Hanazawa Teruki)
- Alias: “Teru” (輝)
- School: Black Vinegar Private Middle School, third-year student
- Role: Former antagonist, friend, and rival 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
Teruki Hanazawa, often called “Teru,” is introduced as a powerful esper and the most popular student at Black Vinegar Middle School. At first, he serves as an antagonist, viewing himself as superior to others due to his psychic abilities. Teru has developed a strong ego around his powers, perceiving those without them as “lower” beings. This mindset brings him into conflict with Mob, whose vastly superior powers and unassuming personality contrast sharply with Teru’s worldview. However, their clash ultimately humbles Teru, causing him to reevaluate his perspective on power and self-worth.
Following his defeat, Teru becomes Mob’s friend and occasional ally, respecting Mob’s unique approach to psychic powers while also considering him a rival. Teru’s character evolves throughout the series as he learns from Mob’s example and applies it to his own life, transforming from a self-centered psychic into someone who values empathy and balance.
With intense focus and energy swirling around him, Teruki Hanazawa wields his psychic abilities, showcasing the strength and control that make him a formidable esper.
Personality and Traits
Initially, Teru is confident to the point of arrogance, viewing his powers as a tool for dominance and validation. His attitude changes dramatically after his defeat by Mob, which serves as a wake-up call. Teru grows more humble and self-aware, striving to become a better person and a more responsible esper. This transformation highlights his adaptability and willingness to change when confronted with new perspectives.
Relationships
Mob (Shigeo Kageyama)
Teru’s bond with Mob is complex, blending friendship with rivalry. Although he once sought to dominate Mob, he now respects Mob’s restrained approach to his psychic power, using Mob as a model for responsible use of his abilities.
Reigen Arataka
While Teru initially sees Reigen as an ordinary, unimpressive adult, he later grows to respect him for his wisdom and influence over Mob.
Ritsu Kageyama
Teru also grows close to Ritsu, Mob’s younger brother, who struggles with his own identity and relationship to psychic power. Recognizing his former self in Ritsu, Teru helps him see the importance of self-worth beyond psychic abilities.
Powers and Abilities
Teru is one of the strongest espers in Mob Psycho 100, demonstrating a versatile array of psychic abilities. His skills include:
- Telekinesis: Teru can manipulate objects, people, and even himself through psychic energy, allowing him to levitate and perform aerial maneuvers.
- Barrier Generation: He can create psychic barriers for defense, shielding himself from attacks and minimizing damage in battle.
- Force Manipulation: Teru is adept at using telekinesis offensively, enabling him to launch objects or strike opponents with psychic force.
- Psychic Whirlwind: After witnessing Mob’s psychic abilities, Teru develops his own technique called the “Psychic Whirlwind.” This move allows him to deflect psychic attacks and counter opponents effectively.
Key Events and Development
- Initial Encounter with Mob: Teru’s first confrontation with Mob serves as a pivotal moment. Seeing Mob’s overwhelming power yet restrained personality disrupts Teru’s worldview, sparking a transformation that leads him to question his own reliance on psychic abilities.
- Friendship and Rivalry with Mob: Following his loss, Teru grows close to Mob, eventually becoming one of his closest allies. While he still considers Mob a rival, he views their relationship as motivational rather than antagonistic.
- Claw Arc: During the battles with Claw, Teru fights alongside Mob and the other espers to defend their city. His presence and support are invaluable to Mob, showing Teru’s development into a responsible ally.
- Fight with Shimazaki: In his battle against Claw’s Ultimate 5 member Shimazaki, Teru pushes his psychic abilities to the limit, demonstrating growth and resilience while learning from his experiences and Mob’s example of perseverance.
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.
Teruki Hanazawa’s journey from arrogance to humility is one of the most notable character arcs in Mob Psycho 100. His relationship with Mob allows him to grow, transforming him from an adversary into a loyal friend and responsible esper who actively works to protect those around him.