Arataka Reigen operates as a self-proclaimed psychic and founder of the Spirits and Such Consultation Office, mentoring and employing Shigeo Kageyama. Initially a manipulative con artist exploiting others for profit, he gradually transforms into a layered figure navigating between deception and latent moral codes. Devoid of authentic psychic powers, he relies on keen social intelligence, psychological insight, and tactical improvisation to resolve cases through negotiation, therapeutic massages, or delegating tasks. His toolkit includes theatrical flourishes—salt-throwing, elaborate rituals—staged solely for dramatic effect. Reigen’s past includes a corporate career before establishing his consultancy. His adolescence blended academic competence with idealism, later exposed through a childhood essay leaked during a public scandal. A televised exposé unmasking his fraudulence destabilizes him, particularly his dread of losing Mob’s esteem. This culminates in a pivotal confession to Mob, where he admits his powerlessness, anchoring their relationship in mutual dependence. During confrontations, he staunchly opposes violence, urging restraint in using abilities to harm others. His ethics surface when facing threats like the Claw organization, risking his life to protect Mob without supernatural means. By persuading adversaries toward redemption, he reinforces his rejection of esper supremacy and advocacy for equality. His evolution traces increasing reliance on Mob, sparking tension as Mob pursues independence. Struggling with isolation—having viewed Mob as his first true friend—he ultimately accepts Mob’s autonomy. Their reconciliation after estrangement hinges on recognizing Mob’s maturity and prioritizing his welfare over self-interest. Interactions reveal contradictions: a charlatan with ethical boundaries, a manipulator displaying empathy. He offers Mob pragmatic counsel on emotional resilience and self-betterment. Comic antics—cross-dressing infiltrations, absurd schemes—contrast with vulnerability, such as his palpable relief when Mob forgives him post-scandal. During critical arcs, he supports Mob’s emotional growth through unorthodox yet impactful problem-solving, maintaining his idiosyncratic approach to guidance.