History YMMV / MitamaSecuritySpiritBusters

** Late 2019 to 2020 showed a large influx of comedy series coming to ''WSJ'' starting with ''Manga/MissionYozakuraFamily'' and ''Mitama Security''. This started a somewhat [[FandomRivalry friendly rivalry]] between all of them under the assumption that only one of them would survive in the end in an event that was nicknamed the "Gagbowl", with numerous crossover edits and memes. As both ''Mitama'' and ''Yozakura'' survived way longer than people anticipated and new series kept coming, the Gagbowl became very crowded and eventually occupied more than a third of the magazine's lineup.[[note]]''Mitama Security: Spirit Busters'', ''Manga/MissionYozakuraFamily'', ''Manga/AgravityBoys'', ''Manga/Mashle'', ''Manga/{{Moriking}}'', ''Manga/BoneCollection'', ''Manga/MaguchanGodOfDestruction'', ''Manga/HardboiledCopAndDolphin'', and ''Manga/MeAndRoboco''[[/note]]

* AuthorsSavingThrow: Early on, Mitama was considered very annoying while Rena was boring and emotionless. By switching their BokeAndTsukkomiRoutine (Rena becoming the unpredictable ''boke'' shaking now ''tsukkomi'' Mitama's view of the world), it balanced their personality traits and made them both more likable. It also helps that they are not stuck in these respective roles and will occasionally switch back and forth to surprise the readers and keep things fresh.

** Late 2019 to 2020 showed a large influx of comedy series coming to ''WSJ'' starting with ''Manga/MissionYozakuraFamily'' and ''Mitama Security''. This started a somewhat [[FandomRivalry friendly rivalry]] between all of them under the assumption that only one of them would survive in the end in an event that was nicknamed the "Gagbowl", with numerous crossover edits and memes. As both ''Mitama'' and ''Yozakura'' survived way longer than people anticipated and new series kept coming, the Gagbowl became very crowded and eventually occupied more than a third of the magazine's lineup.[[note]]''Mitama Security: Spirit Busters'', ''Manga/MissionYozakuraFamily'', ''Manga/AgravityBoys'', ''Manga/MashleMagicAndMuscles'', ''Manga/{{Moriking}}'', ''Manga/BoneCollection'', ''Manga/MaguchanGodOfDestruction'', ''Manga/HardboiledCopAndDolphin'', and ''Manga/MeAndRoboco''[[/note]]

* FridgeLogic: The whole "embrace your dark past" chapter 28 suddenly makes a lot of sense after Mr. Stripe explained that the Reihyoken technique is stronger the more its user is a DorkKnight. He was mentally preparing Joh to accept his own natural dork side in order to deal with the upcoming Popoki threat.

** Late 2019 to 2020 showed a large influx of comedy series coming to ''WSJ'' starting with ''Manga/MissionYozakuraFamily'' and ''Mitama Security''. This started a somewhat [[FandomRivalry friendly rivalry]] between all of them under the assumption that only one of them would survive in the end in an event that was nicknamed the "Gagbowl", with numerous crossover edits and memes. As both ''Mitama'' and ''Yozakura'' survived way longer than people anticipated and new series kept coming, the Gagbowl became very crowded and eventually occupied more than a third of the magazine's lineup.[[note]]''Mitama Security: Spirit Busters'', ''Mission: Yozakura Family'', ''Manga/AgravityBoys'', ''Manga/MashleMagicAndMuscles'', ''Manga/{{Moriking}}'', ''Manga/BoneCollection'', ''Manga/MaguChanGodOfDestruction'', ''Manga/HardboiledCopAndDolphin'', and ''Manga/MeAndRoboco''[[/note]]

* FriendlyFandoms: There are some interactions between the ''Mitama'' fans and fellow ''Shonen Jump'' series ''Manga/JujutsuKaisen'' fans due to both series dealing with [[OurSpiritsAreDifferent spirits]] and exorcists with diametrically different approach. The main joke is that Rena Haze is secretly a Special Grade curse user and [[TheDogWasTheMastermind the real antagonist]] of ''Jujutsu Kaisen''.

* WhatDoYouMeanItsNotForLittleGirls: With its focus on cute characters doing silly slice of life things, it's hard to believe that it is technically a shōnen series (a.k.a. "aimed at teenage boys") published in the same magazine as ''Manga/OnePiece'', ''Manga/ChainsawMan'' and ''Manga/ThePromisedNeverland''. Even fans joke about the series being a [[Main/ShoujoDemographic shōjo]] manga in disguise.

* AudienceAlienatingPremise: On first glance, ''Mitama Security'' has a rather unoriginal plot ("exorcist fights spirits to protect girl") coupled with an average art style which doesn't really attract readers, especially in a magazine as competitive as ''Magazine/ShonenJump''. Even as a pure comedy, it appears too soft and grounded compared to previous ''WSJ'' gag manga success like ''Manga/BoboboboBobobo'' or ''Pyū to fuku! Jaguar'' which thrived on their unapologetic SurrealHumor. Even fans joke about the series almost feeling like a [[Main/ShoujoDemographic Shōjo]] with its cute characters and lighthearted antics.

* SpiritualSuccessor: Has seen many, many comparisons to ''Weekly Jump's'' 2016-17 series ''Manga/SamonTheSummoner'', due to both series centering around spirits, exorcist male leads, and gag comedy. Some fans of ''Samon'' even came to ''Mitama'' with open arms.

* AudienceAlienatingPremise: On first glance, ''Mitama Security'' has a rather unoriginal plot ("exorcist fights spirits to protect girl") coupled with an average art style which doesn't really attract readers, especially in a magazine as competitive as ''Magazine/ShonenJump''. Even as a pure comedy, it appears too soft and grounded compared to previous ''WSJ'' gag manga success like ''Manga/BoboboboBobobo'' or ''Pyū to fuku! Jaguar'' which thrived on their unapologetic SurrealHumor.

* SpiritualSuccessor: Has seen many, many comparisons t o''Weekly Jump's'' 2016-17 series ''Manga/SamonTheSummoner'', due to both series centering around spirits, exorcist male leads, and gag comedy. Some fans of ''Samon'' even came to ''Mitama'' with open arms.

* GrowingTheBeard: For a series that was initially described as "action comedy", the first few chapters' jokes were really hit or miss and repetitive while the battles themselves weren't that impressive, taking a step back for the aforementioned awkward jokes. As the series progressed, became LighterAndSofter, and more characters joined the main cast, both of these aspect started to improve: the chemistry between the characters became more charming and funny while the (now rare) battles not only better utilized the characters' strengths but also created genuinely shocking OOCIsSeriousBusiness moments.
* InferredHolocaust: It's probably best not to think too much about the fact that all the cute spirits in this lighthearted series probably died a remorseful death to remain as spirits on Earth in the first place, especially [[CuteGhostGirl Yuko]], [[DeathOfAChild Ta]], and [[UndeadChild Pi]].

* GrowingTheBeard: For a series that was initially described as "action comedy", the first few chapters' jokes were really hit or miss and repetitive while the battles themselves weren't that impressive, taking a step back for the aforementioned awkward jokes. As the series progressed, became LighterAndSofter, and more characters joined the main cast, both of these aspect started to improve: the chemistry between the characters became more charming and funny while the (now rare) battles not only better utilized the characters' strengths but also created genuinely shocking OOCIsSeriousBusiness moments.

* AcclaimedFlop: Despite getting good reviews all around and ranking fairly well in ''Shonen Jump'''s table of content, the series fails in sales and is one of the least viewed series on both Japanese and Western Shueisha websites. According to Shoseki, the first volume barely managed to sell 5000 copies on its first week.