Banshoumaru Shinra is a male psychic from Mob Psycho 100. He is a bit chubby and a member of the Nichirin Spiritual Union. As a child, he was the vice-captain of the sumo club, which made him strong and confident in competitions. Banshoumaru claims to be a “psychic of the century” and runs his own psychic business with high fees. He is friendly and honest, but sometimes clumsy and too serious about rules. He became close friends with Arataka Reigen after teaming up on different jobs and now acts as his adviser and confidant.
Banshoumaru Shinra is a slightly overweight adult man.
He is often seen carrying a large string of prayer beads and always has a guidebook with him.
Banshoumaru is honest, good-natured, and always tries to do the right thing.
He is known to stick closely to rules and instructions, sometimes a bit too much.
Arataka Reigen calls him a “nice but foolish guy” and even “a manual-obsessed fool,” but he means it in a friendly way.
Banshoumaru often tries to stop people from doing the wrong thing, even if it is risky for him.
Banshoumaru is a member of the Nichirin Spiritual Union.
He became friends with Arataka Reigen when Reigen worked in his business area.
As a child, he was the vice-captain of his elementary school’s sumo club, which helped him gain strength and confidence.
Later, he joined the table tennis club in middle school, so he has good stamina too.
Banshoumaru is a real psychic, but his powers are not the strongest.
He can detect spirits, and he uses his giant prayer beads to bind his opponents.
He always carries a manual for guidance on spiritual work.
His services are expensive, with a starting fee of 200,000 yen, which is much higher than what Arataka Reigen charges.
This price is common in the Nichirin Spiritual Union.
Banshoumaru started off as a business rival to Arataka Reigen but later became his close friend.
After the “Slit-Mouthed Woman” case, he became a trusted adviser and confidant to Reigen.
When Reigen was framed by Kirin Joudou and criticized on TV, Banshoumaru was one of the few people who worried about him.
In a spin-off, Reigen even calls Banshoumaru his “best friend.”
Banshoumaru’s cautiousness can sometimes make him seem awkward.
During an investigation about an urban legend, he talked to children in a park and got reported to the police because he looked suspicious.
Meeting Arataka Reigen
Banshoumaru and Arataka Reigen first met when their business areas overlapped.
They often worked together on jobs, which led to a strong friendship.
The “Slit-Mouthed Woman” Case
During the “Slit-Mouthed Woman” case, Banshoumaru and Reigen became closer.
Banshoumaru stood by Reigen, even when things became tough.
Urban Legend Investigation
While trying to investigate an urban legend, Banshoumaru approached some children in a park to ask them questions.
The children did not know him and thought he was suspicious, so they reported him to the police.
Helping Reigen
When Reigen was wrongly blamed on TV by Kirin Joudou, Banshoumaru was one of the few who worried about him.
He tried to support Reigen during this difficult time.
In a spin-off story, their friendship gets even stronger, with Reigen calling Banshoumaru his “best friend.”
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