Kyle McCarley is an American voice actor known for his work in video games and anime. In anime, he is known as the voice of

Shigeo Kageyama , nicknamed , is the protagonist from One's manga series ''Mob Psycho 100''. Shigeo Kageyama is an average middle school-aged boy. Although he looks like an inconspicuous person, he is in fact a powerful esper with immense psychic power. To keep ...

from ''

Mob Psycho 100 is a Japanese web manga series written and illustrated by One. It was serialized on Shogakukan's ''Ura Sunday'' website from April 2012 to December 2017. It has been also available online on Shogakukan's mobile app ''MangaONE'' since Dece ...

'', Mikazuki Augus from '' Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans'', Shinji Mato from '' Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works'' and '' Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel'', Koku from '' B: The Beginning'', Red Son from '' Lego Monkie Kid'', Ryota Watari from '' Your Lie in April'', Killy from ''

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'', Narancia Ghirga from '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Vento Aureo'', Joe Shimamura from '' Cyborg 009: Call of Justice'' and Helbram from '' The Seven Deadly Sins''. In video games, he is known for his performances as lead characters 9S from '' Nier: Automata'', Zeroken from '' Disgaea 5'', Alm in '' Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia'',

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in '' Fire Emblem: Three Houses'',

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in '' Harry Potter: Wizards Unite'' and the comedic role of Doi in ''

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'' and as his role as Wizard Cookie in '' Cookie Run: Kingdom''.

Personal life

McCarley is married to Katelyn Gault, who is a voice actress that made her debut in ''

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''.

Crunchyroll controversy

In September 2022, McCarley's contract to voice Shigeo Kageyama, the protagonist of ''

'', was not renewed by

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. McCarley, who is a member of

SAG-AFTRA The Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

, had offered to work on a non-union contract for the third season, on the condition that Crunchyroll meet with SAG-AFTRA representatives to discuss potential future contracts. Crunchyroll refused the offer, sparking criticism from anime fans and media outlets. Despite the controversy, Crunchyroll continued with their

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strategy of releasing ''Mob Psycho 100 III'' dubbed episodes on the same day as the subtitled release with little marketing or advanced notice beforehand.

Filmography

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Anime

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