Shigeo Kageyama, nicknamed "Mob," is the unassuming middle school protagonist of Mob Psycho 100, a powerful but emotionally repressed psychic who suppresses his immense powers by keeping his emotions in check, manifesting them through a percentage system where his abilities surge with intense feelings (like rage or gratitude) to reach 100%, unlocking greater strength and even a subconscious ???% state, all while striving for a normal life, friendship, and self-improvement. Appearance & Personality: Average Kid: Mob looks like a typical, nondescript middle schooler with a bowl-cut and a generally blank expression, often wearing his school uniform. Emotionally Restrained: He suppresses his overwhelming psychic power through emotional shackles to prevent harm, making him appear passive and quiet. Desire for Normalcy: He longs to fit in, make friends, and attract his crush, focusing on self-improvement (Body Improvement Club, social skills) rather than his psychic gifts. Powers & Abilities: Innate Psychic Power: Mob is a powerful esper with innate psychokinesis (telekinesis, barriers, spirit sensing). Emotional Gauge: His power level is tied to his emotions; the percentage on his head reflects his emotional state, increasing with stress. 100% Forms: Reaching 100% unleashes his full potential for a specific emotion (e.g., 100% Rage, 100% Gratitude), changing his appearance (glowing eyes, spiky hair) and power output. ???% (Unknown Percentage): An even greater subconscious power unleashed when Mob is unconscious or completely overwhelmed, representing his bottled-up abilities without restraint. Motivation: Self-Improvement: Works alongside the con-man psychic Reigen Arataka to control his powers and live a normal life, learning valuable lessons about self-worth and connection. Protecting Others: Despite his power, he uses it to help others and fight evil spirits, not for personal gain or destruction. Key Relationships & Influences Reigen Arataka: His con-artist mentor, who helps him exorcise spirits and offers guidance, though Reigen's manipulative nature also challenges Mob's understanding of right and wrong. Ritsu: His younger brother, whom Mob deeply loves but initially had an inferiority complex towards, and who also gains powers, creating complex dynamics. Tsubomi: His crush, whose indifference to his powers fueled his desire to be "normal," but also shows his deep affection. Teruki Hanazawa (Teru): A rival esper who becomes a close friend and ally after being humbled by Mob, learning from his kindness.