- Arataka Reigen

Appearance

Reigen is a tall man with dark brown eyes and short, reddish-blond hair with messy bangs. He is also very vibrant with his facial expressions ranging anywhere from attractive to terrifying, and he tends to sweat profusely. He is usually shown wearing a dark grey business suit with a pink or black tie. ⁠179 cm tall. 29 years

Personality

Reigen has few to no qualms about manipulating clients, enemies, allies, and even spirits to his own advantage. Later in the series, he feels guilty about manipulating Mob in particular. The gift of the gab or conversation is his specialty. Throughout the series, he has been shown to remain composed in almost any situation, and he is extremely reluctant to admit to his own mistakes. He is very careful during his investigations, and he often confuses his adversaries by announcing his next action aloud and then doing something different. Reigen seems to be a man guided by principles and is very socially and emotionally intelligent. He believes hurting others is wrong and reminds Mob of that often, demonstrating his honorable and noble side covered by his shady business. When he entered the Claw headquarters, the subordinates found him to be a very kind and honorable man, and even after they realized he wasn't "The Boss", they still commented on his wise and caring nature. He is even willing to carry some of Mob's burden if it means the boy will suffer less, showing that he does care about those close to him, and even tells Mob he didn't have to stoop to their level and fight because he knows Mob would be hurting, showing he doesn't want Mob to feel pain. He is clever and agile, often taking action with his special techniques at critical moments. He is also a very intelligent man, capable of analyzing a person's psychology fairly well and giving advice to several people, which makes them better individuals, such as the members of Claw. While he doesn't have supernatural powers, his keen intellect and ability to read people is so strong it can mimic, if not surpass real espers. Notably, he was the only one of the many espers who were assigned to eliminate the evil spirit possessing Minori Asagiri who didn't believe her lies.

Skills

Reigen possesses a wide variety of skills and knowledge due to working many different jobs while trying to avoid becoming a masseur as his parents wanted. He applies these skills and knowledge when helping his clients, only calling in Mob if actual spirits are involved. Reigen has also said he possesses the green belt in Shaolin kung-fu[4] and is proficient enough in martial arts to knock people out. Initially unable to see spirits, he gained the ability to see them after being temporarily infused with Mob's psychic power.[5] When infused with Mob's powers, he entered the "Reigen Arataka - 1000%" state, where he was able to effortlessly deal with all of the 7th Division Scars, taking their most powerful attacks like they were nothing. Reigen's true strength lies in his mental fortitude and charisma. He has the ability to focus on and execute solutions when in the face of uncertainty or adversity and keeps his cool in all situations. He is good at winning arguments, and maintaining common sense and positivity no matter the argument. He's a skilled manipulator of other people, able to tell half-truths and straight-up lies naturally. He's also a good actor, which helps him carry his lies along and is critical to maintaining his persona as a master psychic, especially during the years when he couldn't even see spirits. Reigen is also the creator of various "special techniques", which he uses to great effect in his line of work. They can range from offensive abilities to restorative body or mind-cleansing procedures, often involving him dramatically shouting the name of the said ability as he performs it.

backstory

His grades were above average during his teenage years. One time when he was in grade school, he forgot to tell his parents that it was sports day at school, so he was the only one in his class with nothing to eat. He wrote an essay as a student expressing his desire to make a difference in the world; this was leaked to the media after his scandal on live television. He was a regular salaryman before quitting his job and starting his own business. One day, Mob encountered him seeking advice on controlling psychic powers. After discovering Mob's powers, he decides to hire the boy.") Occupation("Spirits and Such Consultation Office (霊とか相談所, Reitoka Sōdansho) is an agency led by Arataka Reigen.