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‘Mob Psycho 100’ anime trailer is out, features staff and cast announcement [VIDEO]

| Feb 10, 2016 04:43 AM EST

“Mob Psycho 100” is a Japanese webcomic created by ONE, which began publication on Weekly Shōnen Sunday Web Comics on April 18, 2012.

The official website for ONE's "Mob Psycho 100" anime started streaming a new teaser trailer that features the Japanese voice cast and staff for the sequel. Seemingly, "One Punch Man," "Ghost in the Shell," and "Death Parade" staff members will all be developing the upcoming anime adaptation of "Mob Psycho 100."

So far, there is increased excitement among fans of "Mob Psycho 100" anime concerning the unveiled trailer.

Stark700 said in an Anime News Network forum, "Wow, this looks great. It retains the style of original series' artwork too with some solid staff so far. Can't wait! I expect this to air Fall."

According to the released teaser, Yuzuru Tachikawa, the director of "Death Parade, will direct "Mob Psycho 100." On the other hand, "One Punch Man" animation director, Yoshimichi Kameda, will handle character designs for the upcoming anime.

The trailer as well unveils that Studio Bones will handle the production of the animation. Kenji Kawai and Kazuhiro Wakabayashi, who both featured in "Ghost in the Shell" projects will be music composer and sound director respectively.

The Japanese voice cast announcement for the upcoming anime include Takahiro Sakurai playing Arataka Reigen and Setsuo Ito playing Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama.

Originally a manga series by One, "Mob Psycho 100" is currently being published in Shogakukan's web comic magazine called Ura Sunday. The manga series started in 2012 and it will unveil its 11th volume on Dec. 4 through Shogakukan.

The story surrounds "Mob," a boy who will explode when his emotional ability hit 100 percent, according to Anime News Network. The boy, with psychic power, earned his nickname "Mob" because he is not recognizable before other people. While "Mob" maintains his psychic powers under control so that he can lead a normal life, when his emotional level reaches 100, sometimes will overwhelm his body.

Watch the teaser below for further details.

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