Mob Psycho 100 -dub-
Season 1 (12 episodes)
Season 2 (13 episodes)
Season 3 (12 episodes)
Headline: Give the Dub a Chance! 🌀✨
If you’ve been sleeping on Mob Psycho 100 because you’re a "sub-only" purist, you might want to reconsider.
The English dub for MP100 is genuinely top-tier. The casting is pitch-perfect: ⚡ Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama is voiced perfectly—not too whiny, just the right amount of awkward and wholesome. 🔥 Arataka Reigen steals every single scene. The delivery of his fast-talking con-artist speeches is incredible.
Plus, the dub makes it easier to appreciate the stunning animation and sakuga without glancing at the bottom of the screen every 3 seconds. Mob Psycho 100 -Dub-
100% worth the watch. Have you seen it yet? 👇 #MobPsycho100 #AnimeDub #MP100 #ShigeoKageyama #ReigenArataka
Rating: 8.5/10
The Mob Psycho 100 English dub is highly recommended, even for sub purists. Kyle McCarley’s Mob alone makes it worth watching. If you can tolerate Reigen sounding noticeably different in Season 3, the dub delivers the same emotional punch and chaotic comedy as the original.
Watch it if: You prefer dubs for action-heavy shows, want to focus on the incredible animation without reading subtitles, or are a fan of Kyle McCarley’s work (Nier: Automata, Fate/Grand Order).
Skip it if: You cannot accept any voice change for a major character (Reigen S3), or you firmly believe Takahiro Sakurai’s original Reigen is irreplaceable.
Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix (select regions) – all with dub included. Season 1 (12 episodes)
| Aspect | Original Japanese (Sub) | English (Dub) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Mob’s Monotone | Flat, almost robotic politeness. | Soft, childlike uncertainty (McCarley). | | Reigen’s Hype | Energetic, anime-exaggerated. | Fast-talk, witty, slightly sarcastic. | | 100% Emotional | High-pitched, screaming in key. | Guttural, distorted, “Hulk-like” rage. | | Comedy Timing | Relies on puns and honorifics. | Relies on tonal shifts and sarcasm. |
| Streaming Service | Availability | |------------------|--------------| | Crunchyroll | All 3 seasons dubbed (including Mongillo re-dub for early Reigen) | | Hulu | Seasons 1–2 dub (original Niosi recordings) | | Funimation | Legacy dub, but being phased out |
Recommendation: Crunchyroll has the most complete and corrected dub.
One complaint about dubs is that they often "dumb down" dialogue or explain jokes that should be visual. The Mob Psycho 100 -Dub- avoids this trap. The scriptwriters understand nuance.
For example, Reigen’s blog posts and online advice segments are rewritten to sound like cringey influencers and motivational LinkedIn lunatics. The humor translates perfectly. Furthermore, the heavy psychological dialogue regarding Mob’s suppressed emotions—the "lid" he keeps on his feelings—is handled with poetic care. The dub never uses overly complex words; it uses real, vulnerable English that lands with emotional precision.
Kyle McCarley (known for Shadows House and NieR: Automata) faces the challenge of voicing a protagonist who is 99% emotionally suppressed and 1% catastrophic rage. In Japanese, Mob’s monotone is flat and distant. In English, McCarley maintains that quiet, almost whispering fragility, but he injects a layer of frustration that makes Mob more relatable to Western audiences. Season 2 (13 episodes)
When Mob finally hits 100%, McCarley transforms. His voice doesn't just get louder; it distorts, echoes, and shatters. The transition from the timid boy asking Tsubomi to a date to the raw, choral power of "???" is chilling. McCarley’s performance in Season 2’s "Separate Ways" arc is, without hyperbole, award-worthy.
The success of any dub hinges on casting, and here, the dub is flawless.
Kyle McCarley as Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama Kyle McCarley delivers a performance that should be studied by aspiring voice actors. Mob is defined by his monotone exterior and the volcanic emotional buildup inside (the "???"). McCarley’s genius lies in his restraint. In everyday scenes, his voice is soft, breathy, and unsure—a stark contrast to the louder, arrogant characters around him. But when Mob hits 100%? McCarley unleashes a raw, distorted, primal scream that rivals any anime transformation. He makes you feel the weight of a boy trying desperately not to destroy the world.
Chris Niosi as Reigen Arataka The con-man extraordinaire. Reigen is the heart of the series—a man with zero psychic power but 100% charisma. Chris Niosi captures that sleazy yet lovable energy perfectly. His Reigen is fast-talking, perpetually sweating through his words, yet capable of sudden, genuine sincerity. The dub allows Niosi to improvise slightly, giving Reigen a used-car-salesman cadence that feels authentically Western while staying true to the character. The famous "Reigen speech" in Season 2 hits just as hard in English, if not harder, because of the natural flow of Niosi’s delivery.
The Supporting Cast