Ritsu Kageyama in Mob Psycho 100 is voiced by Miyu Irino in the original Japanese version and Max Mittelman in the English dub. As Mob’s younger brother, Ritsu’s character evolves dramatically, and both actors bring depth to his internal conflict and growth.

Japanese Voice Actor: Miyu Irino

Date of Birth

February 19, 1988

About Miyu

Miyu Irino is a highly respected Japanese voice actor and stage performer affiliated with Kiramune. Known for his clear, expressive voice and emotional versatility, Irino has built a career portraying thoughtful, complex characters—often balancing vulnerability with strength. His performance as Ritsu Kageyama captures the character’s intelligence, ambition, and emotional struggles with nuance.

Hometown

Tokyo, Japan

Career Highlights

  • Ritsu Kageyama – Mob Psycho 100
  • Haku – Spirited Away
  • Sora – Kingdom Hearts series
  • Jinta “Jintan” Yadomi – Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
  • Kōshi Sugawara – Haikyuu!!
  • Shoya Ishida – A Silent Voice

Irino has been active since childhood and remains one of the most recognizable voices in anime and Japanese dubbing.

Full Current Filmography

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

Anime Television & Films

  • Mob Psycho 100 — Ritsu Kageyama
  • Mob Psycho 100 II — Ritsu Kageyama
  • Mob Psycho 100 III — Ritsu Kageyama
  • Spirited Away — Haku
  • A Silent Voice — Shoya Ishida
  • Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day — Jinta Yadomi
  • Haikyuu!! — Kōshi Sugawara
  • Tsubasa Chronicle — Syaoran
  • The Anthem of the Heart — Takumi Sakagami
  • Karigurashi no Arrietty — Shō

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

Critical Reception

Miyu Irino’s portrayal of Ritsu is widely praised for its emotional depth and realism. He skillfully conveys Ritsu’s internal struggle—balancing admiration, jealousy, and personal ambition—making the character’s development feel authentic and compelling. His performance is often highlighted as one of the emotional anchors of Mob Psycho 100.

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English Voice Actor: Max Mittelman

Date of Birth

September 5, 1990

About Max

Max Mittelman is an American voice actor known for his energetic, emotionally expressive performances across anime, video games, and animation. As Ritsu Kageyama, Mittelman delivers a layered performance that captures the character’s intelligence, ambition, and inner turmoil. He effectively balances Ritsu’s composed exterior with the emotional intensity beneath, especially during the character’s major development arcs.

Hometown

Not publicly documented

Career Highlights

  • Ritsu Kageyama – Mob Psycho 100
  • Saitama – One Punch Man
  • Ryuji Sakamoto – Persona 5
  • Arataki Itto – Genshin Impact
  • Atsushi Murasakibara – Kuroko’s Basketball
  • Plagg – Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

Mittelman has become one of the most recognizable voices in modern English dubbing, with a strong presence in both anime and gaming.

Full Current Filmography

Below is a documented selection of Max Mittelman’s voice acting roles (based on verified sources; may not be exhaustive):

Anime Television & Films

  • Mob Psycho 100 — Ritsu Kageyama
  • One Punch Man — Saitama
  • Kuroko’s Basketball — Atsushi Murasakibara
  • Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga — Additional voices
  • Seven Deadly Sins — Additional voices

Video Games

  • Persona 5 — Ryuji Sakamoto
  • Persona 5 Royal — Ryuji Sakamoto
  • Genshin Impact — Arataki Itto
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake — Red XIII (additional voice work context varies by crediting)

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

Critical Reception

Max Mittelman’s portrayal of Ritsu Kageyama is praised for its emotional clarity and intensity. He brings out the character’s internal conflict—particularly his struggle with inferiority and desire for power—while maintaining Ritsu’s composed demeanor. Fans often highlight his performance during key dramatic moments as a standout element of the English dub.

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Social Media

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/MaxMittelman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxmittelman

Published by Limarc Ambalina

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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