Arataka Reigen in Mob Psycho 100 is voiced by Takahiro Sakurai in the original Japanese version and Chris Niosi (Season 1) / Kyle McCarley (later appearances, including OVA and Season 2-related content) in the English dub. Sakurai’s charismatic and fast-talking delivery is central to Reigen’s charm, blending humor, confidence, and surprising emotional depth.

Japanese Voice Actor: Takahiro Sakurai

 

Date of Birth

June 13, 1974

About Takahiro

Takahiro Sakurai is one of Japan’s most accomplished and recognizable voice actors, known for his smooth, expressive voice and exceptional range. He has portrayed everything from comedic con artists to deeply introspective and morally complex characters. As Arataka Reigen, Sakurai delivers a standout performance that perfectly balances humor, manipulation, and genuine care, making Reigen one of the most beloved characters in modern anime.

Hometown

Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Career Highlights

  • Arataka Reigen – Mob Psycho 100
  • Giyu Tomioka – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
  • Suguru Geto – Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Griffith – Berserk (Golden Age Arc films)
  • Suzaku Kururugi – Code Geass
  • Meme Oshino – Monogatari Series
  • Cloud Strife – Final Fantasy VII (Compilation, later entries)

Sakurai’s long-running career has made him a defining voice in anime, frequently cast in leading and fan-favorite roles.

Full Current Filmography

Below is a documented selection of Takahiro Sakurai’s anime roles (based on verified sources; may not be exhaustive):

Anime Television & Films

  • Mob Psycho 100 — Arataka Reigen
  • Mob Psycho 100 II — Arataka Reigen
  • Mob Psycho 100 III — Arataka Reigen
  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Giyu Tomioka
  • Jujutsu Kaisen — Suguru Geto
  • Code Geass — Suzaku Kururugi
  • Monogatari Series — Meme Oshino
  • Psycho-Pass — Shogo Makishima
  • Osomatsu-san — Osomatsu Matsuno
  • Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children — Cloud Strife
  • Berserk: The Golden Age Arc — Griffith

Note: This list reflects documented credits from available sources and may not include every performance.

Critical Reception

Takahiro Sakurai’s portrayal of Arataka Reigen is widely praised for its comedic timing and layered performance. He captures Reigen’s over-the-top confidence and salesmanship while subtly conveying the character’s underlying sincerity and emotional intelligence. Critics and fans often cite his performance as a key reason Reigen stands out as one of the most compelling and unexpectedly heartfelt characters in Mob Psycho 100.

Our Sources

English Voice Actor: Chris Niosi / Kyle McCarley

Date of Birth

Chris Niosi: Not publicly documented
Kyle McCarley: October 5, 1983

About Chris / Kyle

Chris Niosi is an American voice actor and animator who originally voiced Arataka Reigen in Mob Psycho 100 Season 1. His performance captured Reigen’s rapid-fire speech, comedic timing, and overconfident persona, helping establish the character’s larger-than-life presence in the English dub.

Following a recasting, Kyle McCarley—already known for voicing Mob—took over as Reigen in later English-dubbed material (including OVAs and subsequent releases). McCarley brought a slightly more grounded and nuanced tone to the role while maintaining Reigen’s humor and charisma.

Hometown

Not publicly documented for Chris Niosi
Kyle McCarley — Not publicly documented

Career Highlights

Chris Niosi

  • Arataka Reigen – Mob Psycho 100 (Season 1)
  • Additional voice work in indie animation and web projects

Kyle McCarley

  • Shigeo Kageyama (Mob) – Mob Psycho 100
  • Arataka Reigen – Mob Psycho 100 (later dub appearances)
  • 9S – NieR: Automata
  • Narancia Ghirga – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind
  • Alm – Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Full Current Filmography

Chris Niosi (Selected, verified credits; not exhaustive)
Anime

  • Mob Psycho 100 — Arataka Reigen (Season 1)

Animation / Web

  • Known for various independent animation and voice projects (specific credits vary across sources and are not consistently documented in major anime databases)

Kyle McCarley (Selected, verified credits; not exhaustive)

Anime Television & Films

  • Mob Psycho 100 — Shigeo Kageyama (Mob)
  • Mob Psycho 100 (OVAs / later dub material) — Arataka Reigen
  • Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works — Shinji Matou
  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind — Narancia Ghirga

Video Games

  • NieR: Automata — 9S
  • Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia — Alm

Note: These lists reflect documented credits from available sources and may not include every performance.

Critical Reception

Chris Niosi’s portrayal of Reigen in Season 1 was praised for its comedic energy and faithful adaptation of the character’s fast-talking, self-assured personality. Kyle McCarley’s later take has been noted for adding a slightly more grounded and emotionally layered interpretation while preserving Reigen’s humor. Both performances have been positively received, though the casting change remains a notable point of discussion among fans.

Our Sources

Social Media

Kyle McCarley
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/KyleMcCarley
Official Website: https://www.kylemccarley.com

Chris Niosi
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/Kirbopher

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Limarc Ambalina is the founder of Japan Bound, a website covering all things Japan — from travel and culture to anime, manga, and pop culture. He is also the Director of Content at ISNation and the former VP of Editorial at HackerNoon. Based in Japan, he has been writing about Japanese life and entertainment since 2019, growing the site to over 2.4 million views.

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