Mob Psycho 100 Season 3 is one of the most-anticipated upcoming anime series of all time. The series took the anime world by storm and stunned everyone. Both installments of the show were really great, and the fans even considered this show as one of the best new-gen anime. Therefore otakus all around the world are eagerly waiting for the third season of the anime. So, when will it arrive? Here are all the latest details.
Mob Psycho 100, aka Mobu Saiko Hyaku, is a Japanese action-comedy anime series that also has some supernatural elements. The anime series is an adaptation of the action-comedy manga series of the same name by ONE. Bones Studio produced the debut season of the anime series, which made its debut on July 12, 2016. Its second season premiered after a long wait on January 7, 2019. It ran for thirteen episodes and ended on April 1, 2019. And since then, every otaku is waiting for its third season to premiere.
Mob Pyscho 100 Season 3: Renewal Status!
After the completion of the inaugural season, the fans had really high expectations from the second one, and it fulfilled all of them. Its second season was a blockbuster and received a tremendous response from everyone. It has almost been two years since it concluded, but the fans are still waiting to get any update on the third season. So far, the makers or Bones Studio haven’t renewed the third season of the anime series.
The thing is, they actually haven’t revealed anything after the completion of the second season. So, some fans now began to worry about the fate of the anime series. But some fans are also positive that there will be Mob Psycho 100 Season 3. The performance of its previous season was enough to get the third season. So, according to the fans, it is only a matter of time when the makers will officially announce the third season of their favorite anime series. Also read why One Punch Man Season 3 is delayed.
Is There Enough Source Material?
As we mentioned above, the anime series is based on the manga of the same title. And the manga series was also quite popular, just like its adaptation, and sold millions of copies till now. ONE, who is renowned for series like One-Punch Man, began serialization of Mob Psycho’s manga series in 2012. It successfully ran for six years and then finally concluded in 2018. In those six years, the author has published a total of 16 volumes. These 16 volumes comprise 101 chapters.
The inaugural season of the anime already adapted 50 chapters. Whereas its second season went on to adapt the plot till Chapter 92 of the manga series. So, now Bones Studio only has nine chapters left to produce the next season. However, these nine chapters have a lot of sub-chapters. Therefore, the Studio has a total of 65 chapters in total, which is untouched and can be used as content for Mob Psycho 100 Season 3. So, if the makers ever renew the series for its third installment, the makers will have enough source material to produce it.
Will The Following Installment Be Its Last Season?
Even though the makers are yet to renew the series for its third season, the fans are still asking what will happen after that. It seems like they are quite certain that there will be a third season but wants to know the series’ fate after that. The production only has 65 more chapters to adapt. So, if they make Mob Psycho 100 Season 3, they will likely adopt all of them and exhaust the source material. Since the manga is already concluded, therefore the makers would not have enough content to extend its storyline beyond the third season. Therefore, if the anime ever return for its third season, it will certainly be the last one.
Busy Schedule Of Bones Studio!
Bones Studio, which produced the previous two installments of Mob Psycho is quite busy nowadays. Two series’ titled “SK8 the Infinity” and “Bungo Stray Dogs Wan” from the Studio are currently airing. After that, Bones Studio already announced the release date for My Hero Academia Season 5 and Godzilla Singular Point. Along with all these shows, the Studio will also release a movie titled ‘Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution 3.’ Therefore, the Studio has quite a busy schedule this year, and it will be difficult for them to produce one more show. Since Mob Psycho 100 Season 3 is in high demand, hence the Studio will not compromise with its animation quality by rushing it.
The Author Of The Manga Is Busy With Another Series!
ONE, the author of this manga series, has another series that is even more popular than this one. Its name is One-Punch Man, and it is one of the most successful series of all time. Coincidently, the fans have only seen two seasons of both the renowned works of ONE. His other show, One-Punch Man, is also awaiting renewal for its third season. However, the manga series of the latter one is still running while the manga series of Mob Psycho 100 ended back in 2018. Therefore, for now, ONE is entirely committed to releasing the new chapters of One-Punch Man.
Mob Psycho 100 Season 3: Will The Anime Ever Return?
The inaugural season of the anime series was one of the most successful ones by Bones Studio. Polygon and IGN listed it as one of the best anime series of the 2010s. Whereas Crunchyroll listed Mob Psycho 100 in the list of “Top 25 best anime series of the 2010s. Not only this, the show won several awards as well. Its first and second seasons have 8.48 and 8.84 ratings on MAL, respectively, and that is certainly quite high. So, in terms of positive reception, ratings, or viewership, there is no reason for the makers to cancel the series for its third season.
If we look at the financial perspective, both installments of the anime were quite profitable for the makers and the production company. And the increasing demand for Mob Psycho 100 Season 3 is showing that the third season will perform on the same level as well. Not only anime fans but manga readers are also waiting for the third season as they also want to see the anime adaptation of the manga’s original ending.
Therefore everything seems to be in favor of the third season. Now the only question is, when will the makers renew the series as now the fans are getting impatient to get an update. The fans don’t have to worry about the hiatus because it is likely that anime will return. It took four years for the shows like One-Punch Man and Attack On Titan to return. So, there are chances that this one will also return in the near future in order to conclude its storyline.
What Will Happen Next?
The story of the anime series revolves around an ordinary schoolboy named Shigeo Kageyama, whose nickname is Mob. He looks like an average boy, but he is actually an esper with supernatural abilities. However, Mob is always scared of dropping his psychic power. To retain his powers, he works as an apprentice to a fraud artist and self-proclaimed psychic known as Reigen Arataka.
In the second season of the anime, the viewers saw Mob defeating the antagonist Toichiro. He took him into custody and transformed him into a living bomb. Later, he transmits the power into his body so that he can reduce the power of the explosion. However, Mob lost all his power and is considered weak by everyone.
Now Mob Psycho Season 3 will feature the Brocolli arc. After that, the fans will see the Telepathy arc and ???% arc. The final arc will conclude the storyline of the anime once and for all. Since Toichiro is in prison, therefore, the fans will likely see some new antagonists in the new season. A new character named Haruki Amakusa will also appear in the following installment. It is also possible that some enemies from the previous installments might reappear in the last one.
Mob Psycho 100 Season 3: Release Date
The makers and the production companies related to the project refused to talk about the third season of the anime. The chances for the anime’s return are definitely high, but it is still unclear when the fans will be able to watch it. Studio Bones has not begun the production for the third season so far. And it seems like they won’t be able to begin it this year because of their busy schedule.
So, if they start their production next year, then they take more than a year to animate the episodes. Therefore, the fans can expect Mob Psycho 100 Season 3 to release by the end of 2022 or in early 2023. However, it is only a speculation. To know its official release date, the fans have to wait for an announcement from the makers.