Mob Psycho 100 10th Anniversary Short Released
The short reunites the core creative team from the original 2016 series, a rare full-staff return for an anniversary project that emphasizes continuity over a new production.
Key Facts
- The Mob Psycho 100 10th anniversary short was released on July 12, 2026.
- Yuzuru Tachikawa directed, wrote, storyboarded, and served as technical director for the short.
- Yoshimichi Kameda, the original anime's character designer, served as animation director and drew a commemorative illustration.
- The short features Reigen, Mob, Dimple, and Tome at the Spirits and Such Consultation Office.
- The first season of Mob Psycho 100 premiered in July 2016, marking the franchise's 10th anniversary.
Reporting from 2 sources: Anime News Network, Anime Corner.
A new original anime short for Mob Psycho 100 was released on July 12, 2026, to celebrate the franchise's 10th anniversary. The short debuted at the "Mob Psycho 100 Anime 10th Anniversary Event: Reunion" held at Fukagawa Mirai Hall in Kawaguchi City, Saitama. It is now streaming online with English subtitles. The story is set at the Spirits and Such Consultation Office and features Reigen Arataka, Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama, Dimple, and Tome Kurata. Yuzuru Tachikawa directed, wrote, storyboarded, and served as technical director for the short. Yoshimichi Kameda, the original anime's character designer, worked as animation director and also drew a commemorative illustration. Kameda noted that nearly all of the original production team reunited to produce the short. The first season of the Mob Psycho 100 anime premiered in July 2016, and the franchise has been marking its 10th anniversary throughout the year, starting with projects on Mob's birthday, May 12. The series is based on the manga by ONE and was produced by Studio Bones.
The short begins with an ordinary day at the Spirits and Such Consultation Office before an unexpected incident puts Reigen in serious trouble, according to the event description. Yuzuru Tachikawa handled multiple roles including director, writer, storyboarder, and technical director, while Yoshimichi Kameda served as animation director. Kameda said that revisiting the first episode reminded him how distinctive the series' visual style remains. The franchise's anniversary projects began on May 12, which is Mob's birthday. The original manga by ONE ran from 2012 to 2017, and the anime adaptation by Studio Bones spanned three seasons, concluding in 2022. The short is available on YouTube with English subtitles.
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