One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100 are two of the biggest anime series of the decade. Both series have the same creator and fans have always argued that they share quite a lot of similarities in terms of protagonists, storyline, and power battles. Many fans also wonder if these two series exist in the same world or if a crossover is possible in the near future. Fans frequently compare the two series because both characters wield enormous quantities of power that put others in their environment to shame.
One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100’s creator with the pen name ONE, has finally answered these questions and speculations, clearing the doubts of many fans and at the same time explaining the major difference between both characters.
One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100’s Creator Breaks Silence on the Comparison
According to ONE, the creator of the two smash-hit series One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100, despite their superficial similarities, the two series and their characters, Saitama and Mob, are truly polar opposites. Creator ONE, in an interview with the English Weekly Shonen Jump via Screen Rant finally answers the age-old question about the underlying similarities between his two greatest animes. In the interview, ONE says:
“In contrast to One-Punch Man, the main guy in Mob Psycho 100 is emotionally weak and delicate. So the side characters act as a support for him. The series are kind of opposite, but they are both extremes, making them easier to create.”
One Punch Man tells the narrative of Saitama, a superhero who underwent rigorous physical training in order to become the world’s strongest person. Unlike One Punch Man, Mob Psycho 100 tells the narrative of Shigeo Kageyama, a psychic who goes by the moniker Mob. He is a middle-schooler with extremely powerful psychic abilities.
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Major Difference Between One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100
Shigeo Kageyama and Saitama are the most powerful characters in their own universes, but they still have their own adventures and developments that are compelling because of their power, not only because of it. Despite being a comedy, One Punch Man focuses on Saitama’s preoccupation with finding an opponent strong enough for him to have to fight legitimately, giving his existence meaning. Mob learns in Mob Psycho 100 that his powers do not make him a special person, but rather just another ability that a person may gain and employ.
Both series have a tendency towards introspection and humor, as well as the core premise of an average individual holding outrageous power, but they are otherwise completely different.
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Source: ScreenRant
