This episode is the perfect conclusion to Reigen's character arc. Reigen falls to his lowest point in the series before reconciling with Mob in an incredibly emotional scene that saw both him and Mob come to terms with Reigen's true self. This really is the show at its best.

magicpaul

7 mo

This episode really follows the previous one in terms of emotion. Poor Reigen—he was set up by the show where he expected to shine. Great save by Mob, showing the media that Reigen actually has psychic powers.

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7 mo

This episode is an emotional payoff. This is the episode where Reigen becomes a REAL character instead of just "the funny fraud." The press conference scene alone is worth the price of admission. And that final line "I always knew you were a genuinely good guy" just hits.

Episode Context

This is Reigen's episode, and it's one of the most compelling character studies in the entire series. The spotlight shifts entirely to Mob's self-proclaimed mentor as he confronts what he actually is without his star pupil backing him up. Expect a tonal departure from the usual supernatural action, this is introspective, uncomfortable, and quietly devastating. Bones delivers some of the season's most inventive visual storytelling here, using animation style shifts to mirror Reigen's internal state. The comedy hits differently when it's laced with genuine vulnerability and mounting desperation. Themes of identity, self-deception, and the cost of building a life on borrowed talent take center stage. The pacing is deliberately measured, letting tension accumulate rather than relying on explosive payoffs. If you've ever wondered whether Reigen is more than comic relief, this episode answers definitively.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateFeb 18, 2019

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