If you have watched Mob Psycho 100, then you are fully aware of who is Reigen Arataka, are you not? Reigen Arataka, a con artist, and yet a self-proclaimed greatest psychic, is also the boss of Mob. In Mob Psycho 100, a series full of action, supernatural, comedy, and slice of life, Shigeo Kageyama, who’s also known as Mob, is the main protagonist. His psychic may go berserk if not in control. And in order to train himself, to be calm, he joins the Spirits and Such Consultation Office, whose owner and director is Reigen Arataka.
The Mob Psycho series has the touch of BONES studio, the same studio as My Hero Academia. The original creator, however, is ONE. The manga series, Mob Psycho 100, was published in the Weekly Shōnen Sunday WebComics. With almost 16 volumes of the series, Mob Psycho 100 is a great watch for you. Coming back to the fact of the quotes by Reigen Arataka, here are some of his best quotes in the series so far.
Quotes by Reigen Arataka
If you have watched Mob Psycho 100, and know about Reigen Arataka, what was your first impression? Did you think he was the best con artist one could be? Or were you angry about the fact that Arataka was using Mob’s psychic power for his business? Either of those means, one has to have the talent of doing so, so in order to be successful in not getting caught. And seems, Arataka was successful, at least with his customers.
The characters in anime, their works/roles, and their sayings, are the most hyped upon. Similarly, Arataka’s quotations and his phrases are praised too. With that in mind, let’s see some of his best quotes in the Mob Psycho 100 series.
Concentrate on finding your next big story.
When Reigen called in for a press conference, if he were a con artist or not, he mentioned the text to the media “You should probably concentrate on finding your next big story.” Why this quote? For this, let us understand the importance of media. Mass media keeps us updated is for sure; they travel the news from corners of the world fast; they can even show us situations live, and they work really very hard to do the above.
However, in contemporary times, it has also become noticeable how media focuses majorly on one thing and not the whole story. You will even find it confusing who to believe. It has, now, become the job of media to keep the public in dark and show only those that will be benefiting them. Similarly, the media that focussed on how Reigen was a con artist and not on how good of a person he is, has yet to make the public realize.
Reigen Arataka from Mob Psycho 100
You are not less of a human than anyone less.
It’s great and all to have extra powers/talents/skills in you or someone else. But that really doesn’t mean that they are more of a human than you, or vice-versa. You are you and they them. Be mindful of that, always. Arataka also explains this to Mob, “just because you have this psychic power, doesn’t mean it makes you less of a human than anyone else.”
Arataka’s words hit hard. Even when many judges or compare one person to the other, they behave as if the one with less to no talent/power/skill is less human. It really is hard to not listen to others and be on our own, isn’t it? However, if one decides that ‘no, I’ll only listen to what I have to say to myself and what others say about me positively,’ then sure you will be much happier than ever.
Run, if things go South.
Arataka tells Mob that ‘When things go South, it is okay to run away.’ What are you expected to do when something goes wrong? Maybe, fight? But, what about flight? Did you not know that it is always an option to either ‘fight or flight’ when something goes wrong? Regardless of any duty, you are expected to fulfill, it is always okay to even run away if things go mayhem. Because, instead of ruining oneself from fighting off the danger, it is better to run now and come back stronger later.
It is okay to run away~ Reigen Arataka
Useful to me and others.
When Arataka reminded Mob of how much is his powers worth to everyone, even the fans got teary-eyed. When he told, “if nothing else, they are of use to me.” Well, not only his psychic powers but Arataka’s words were directed to Mob himself. With Mob’s powers, wonder how many clients’ lives were saved; how many times even those powers saved Arataka. So, instead of being so modest and trying to deny the fact that Mob’s powers are of no use, Mob should instead be able to hold his head high up. This is exactly what Arataka meant when he quoted how much Mob’s powers were of use and how much more potential Mob has.
Do you ever feel as if you are no longer useful to anyone and that you were never and could never be useful? What did you do then? Did you go and ask someone your worth? Or maybe, ask them if they can lead to your path again? What did they say? Did they rub salt on your wounds? Or, were they able to satisfy you with their ‘positive’ answer? Whatever it was, were they worthwhile of your time? Think about it.
Don’t be destroyed.
What do you understand by the above phrase, out of the quote by Reigen? It may be subjective, yes. One can say that it means how we should be destroyed while in and around difficult situations. Some others may think it of as a scornful message. Like, how can we be destroyed if we can destroy it in the first place! Well, all good if that’s how people think. But, the real meaning of what Arataka had meant when he said to Mob, is that “don’t misuse your ‘great’ psychic powers. You will only destroy yourself.”
If Mob were to misuse his power, what do you think will happen? Mob would, obviously, become one of the greatest villains in the series. However, he would also lose his most precious thing. What it is? His sense of self. The way he is today, may not be the same if he were to go wild with his greatest powers. Limiting oneself to maintain oneself, is beneficial at times.
Arataka, a con artist, worth analyzing
The protagonist of your own life.
Who do you consider to be the protagonist of your life? Obviously, yourselves? Or, wait. Did you ever have doubts regarding this? For instance, “my friend gets all the pretty things. Even in my own life, I seem not to be the protagonist of it.” Did you ever have such thoughts? Well, no to worry. It is the most common thing to worry about- ‘me not being the protagonist of my own life,’ that is.
However, when Arataka said it himself, did you pause the episode and thought to yourself “am I the protagonist of my life?” Look, even Arataka, a con artist, who has many talents including the talent of deceiving people, thinks highly of himself. No wonder he is doing a much good job, deceiving others, and is even maintaining the pace. So, as Arataka quoted, be the protagonist of your own life, even if things are not in place for you.
You are the protagonist of your own life~ Arataka
Become a good person. That is all.
When it comes down to quotes by Reigen, who’s infamous for being a con artist, a quote like “Become a good person. That is all.” doesn’t really suit him. Well, this is the general conception. But, never ever underestimate someone. Because, even if some may do evil deeds, they might do it for the right purpose.
Someone may rob a bank because they need money to pay for the hospital fees. The approach may be wrong, yes. But, what if the person surrenders after his mother underwent the surgery safely? Will you still call him a bad guy and not a good person? Confusing it might be, it is also worth thinking over it.
Shigeo Kageyama and Reigen Arataka
Anime gives us many stories and these stories introduce us to many characters. Interestingly enough, these characters have their own stories and thus are often well-written. Anime viewers usually like characters that are powerful and have a good stance. Tall Anime characters seem to fit these two aspects very well. Being taller than the average human height is some sort of superpower in itself. These characters usually also come with an immense amount of strength. Some of these characters take pride in their height while some envy others.
In the article, we will be looking into 10 anime characters who are considered to be taller than average height. These characters come from different genres thus having different backgrounds. Some of these characters are really tall while the others exceed this reality making them somewhat cooler. This list may include some mild to heavy spoilers, so be sure to proceed with caution.
Haiba Lev (Haikyuu!!)
The tallest character from Haikyuu!! is Lev Haiba from the Nekoma Volleyball Team. His first appearance was indeed scary, especially for Hinata. Lev’s intimidating height almost made him the perfect Volleyball player if not for his lack of game skills. His height, although it is a blessing, can also make him clumsier than others.
Haiba Lev
Lev measures up to 6 feet 4 inches when he was first introduced. Within the span of only two weeks, he grew by 2mm making him 6 ft. and 5 inches currently. For a 15/16-year-old, being that all is something cool. Not only this but towards the end of Haikyuu, after the time skip, Lev appears to have grown a little taller than his high school days.
Murasakibara Atsushi (Kuroko no Basket)
Having tall players in BasketBall is an unspoken rule that has been carried out for a long time. Thus, it is given that an anime that focuses on BasketBall will give its viewers many tall characters. Although Kuroko no Basket is full of tall characters, the character that is the tallest is Murasakibara Atsushi.
Atsushi Murasakibara
His height increased impressively. When he used to play for the team Teiko, he was 6 ft and 1 inch tall. However, currently playing for the team Yosen, he measures up to 6 feet and 10 inches. Just like Lev, Atsushi is very tall for a 16 year old. He is thus the largest player in Kuroko no Basket, giving him an upper-hand in most of the games. For his height he appears to be very intimidating, especially to the opponent teams. However, he is usually seen as someone who likes to joke in serious times as well as can appear childish.
Gyomei Himejima (Demon Slayer)
Demon Slayer is an anime that has gained rapid popularity since it first came out. It introduces us to many characters who are powerful as well as the characters who grow stronger as the story progresses. This anime introduces us to 10 such characters known as the Hashiras. These Hashiras are a team of the strongest Demon Slayers. Among these, the tallest character is Gyomei Himejima.
Gyomei
He is the tallest Hashira measuring up to 7 feet and 2.5 inches. He is taller and more muscular than most of the characters in the series making him look very intimidating. However, he surprisingly is very soft-hearted and sensitive. He usually appears to be carrying around his prayer beads and is often seen praying.
Ira Gamagoori (Kill la Kill)
Kill-la-Kill is an anime that combines superhuman powers with school life themes. It doesn’t only introduce us to a brave and powerful protagonist but also takes us through an intriguing story which is mysterious enough to get its viewers hooked. Although many characters are pretty strong in the anime, a character than stands out for being physically strong is Ira Gamagoori.
Ira Gamagoori
He is a part of the Elite Four from the student’s council and is considered to be the impenetrable shield of Satsuki, the president of the student’s council. Ira also happens to be the tallest member in the entire anime series with the height of more than 8 feet. His powers are superhuman strength which compliments him height really well.
Koro Sensei (Assassination Classroom)
Assassination Classroom is an anime that gives us warm feelings with each episode and leaves us with tears towards the end. It introduces us to many different characters that many viewers can relate too. Howver, the character loved by everyone in the anime definitely is Koro Sensei.
Koro Sensei
This sensei is a giant Octopus-like creature who has superhuman speed. He is 9 feet and 10 inches tall which is considerably taller than his human form. Although being very tall, he can be considered as one of the gentle giants, as he is very sensitive to the opinions of his students about him.
Sajin Komamura (Bleach)
Bleach is an anime that takes us on epic journeys from the human world to the spirit world. Being strong in this universe is something that is a must. The anime consists of strong captains, one of them being Sajin Komamura. Sajin is the Captain of the Seventh Division. The Werewolf character measures up to 9 ft. and 5.5 inches, he can be really intimidating. Interestingly, after receiving a new armour that included a helmet, Sajin began to look more intimidating and taller. He can even shift his appearance to look similar to a human.
Sajin Komamura
Escanor (Seven Deadly Sins)
Seven Deadly Sins is an anime that introduces us to a fantasy world of Kings, Knights as well as monsters. This anime also introduces us to seven interesting protagonists with each character given the name of a deadly sin. Escanor is known as the Lion’s Sin of Pride. He is an intriguing character as his usual self is very different from his transformation into Pride. Escanor first appeared to viewers as a timid man owning a bar. With low confidence and a small body, he feared most of the things going on around him.
Escanor
However, once it is Day and he transforms into Pride, his powerful presence could be felt through the screen as the timid man of 5 feet and 5 inches turns into a bright knight measuring up to 10 feet and 8 inches. Not only this but Escanor is considered to be the strongest of all the other sins. This gives him a lot of confidence in his abilities to the point where he remains calm even in life and death situations.
Diane (Seven Deadly Sins)
Another sin from Seven Deadly Sins is Diane, who is the tallest among the other group members. As she comes from the Giant race, she measures up to 30 feet tall. Sadly, she envies the people of human height which is an irony considering she is the Serpent’s Sin of Envy. She wishes to turn into a normal girl someday and with the help of Merlin, the sin of Gluttony, she is able to do so. In the end, she is able to shrink and grow whenever needed. Her human height measures up to 5 feet and 5 inches.
Diane
Eren’s Founding Titan (Attack on Titan)
When Attack on Titan was first introduced, we all thought that there is no titan bigger than the Colossal Titan. Little did we know that we were very wrong about this until very recently. Attack on Titan is almost coming to an end and with this different kinds of titans have been revealed to us, including Eren’s Founding Titan.
Founding Titan (Eren)
Eren’s Founding Titan is something terrifying to look at yet cool. Being made up of only bones and Eren’s head, his Founding Titan roughly measures more than 700 feet. This titan is the largest and tallest Titan we have come across so far. If this titan can stand on its two feet, which seems impossible, the measurements will exceed 1000 feet.
Super Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann)
Next up on the list is an interesting character as its height isn’t measured in Feets but in Light Years! Super Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is probably the tallest character among all the other anime characters. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is a mecha anime that introduces us to a dystopian world that consists of many battles involving robots. The Super Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann was first introduced to us in the final battle in the series’ film “The Lights in the Sky are Stars”. It is also known as STTGL. This huge mecha energy was formed by combining other Tengen Toppa Gunmen.
Super Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (STTGL)
The exact measurements of STTGL’s height is difficult to pinpoint. However, we know that it exceeds the length of the observable universe which is 93 billion light-years across. STTGL’s height is, thus, considered to be somewhere between 300 to 550 light-years tall.
