Acclaimed Shonen Anime Confirms Major Return in July

June 10, 2026, 9:30pm

For several decades, Shonen has maintained its spot as the most popular demographic in the anime and manga industry. However, even among all the classics and exciting new stories, very few have been able to earn praise throughout their run, especially the ending. While Shonen is famous for its varying stories, including fantasies, adventure, sports, and more, it’s also known for having underwhelming conclusions. This even applies to beloved classics such as Naruto and Bleach that divided fans over their conclusions. However, Mob Psycho 100, one of the most famous action Shonen is still loved among fans. In the same year the manga reached its conclusion, it even won the Shougakukan Manga Award in the Shounen category.

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Additionally, Studio Bones released an anime adaptation in 2016, which further popularized the series, praised for its fluid animation throughout the three seasons. The anime is commemorating its 10th anniversary this year, and it’s taking the stage during this year’s Anime Expo. The official website confirms that director Yuzuru Tachikawa, Setsu Ito (Mob’s voice actor), and Takahiro Sakurai (Reigen’s voice actor) will be present during the panel on July 4th, the third day of the convention. Additionally, @animeupdates on X reports that the series will be coming to the U.S. theaters on July 20th for one day. The details of the special theatrical screening have yet to be shared by Crunchyroll, which will be handling the anniversary release.

What Is Mob Psycho 100 About?

Based on the manga written and illustrated by ONE, the series began serialization in Shogakukan’s MangaONE magazine in 2012 and reached its conclusion in 2017. ONE is famous for writing One Punch Man, while Yusuke Murata handles the illustration. The story follows Shigeo Kageyama, also known as Mob, an eighth-grade student who has decided to keep his destructive psychic abilities hidden from the world. However, things don’t always go the way one wants, especially when he often loses control of his terrifying powers.

Hoping to keep his powers honed, he seeks out the help of Arataka Reigen, a self-proclaimed exorcist, who runs a small business of driving away evil spirits for his clients. However, Reigen turns out to be a con artist with no powers of his own. He tries his best to make use of Mob’s unique abilities for exorcising evil spirits. However, as the story continues, it focuses on the personal growth of not only Mob but also those around him, including Reigen.

The story brings more challenges for him, including spirits and those just like him with powerful abilities. The ending focuses on the emotional maturity of the characters as they overcome the trials and personal struggles, especially Mob, who has learned to accept himself for who he is. The anime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Additionally, the manga has released 16 volumes and a special story focused on Reigen, all of which have been translated into English.

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