Bob

Speed and mass rarely coexist in fighting games, but Robert "Bob" Richards rewrote that rule entirely when he bulked up and stormed his way into the King of Iron Fist Tournament. Returning as a Season 3 DLC fighter in Tekken 8, this American freestyle karate prodigy brings his unique brand of hard-hitting, lightning-quick combat back to the roster.

Bob’s Personality and Fighting Philosophy

What makes Bob tick is a conviction that almost no one else shares: he genuinely believes his massive, deliberately cultivated frame is the perfect body for a fighter. Once a slim and celebrated prodigy who struggled against heavier opponents, he made the calculated decision to add serious weight without sacrificing an ounce of his speed. The result is a fighter who moves with the quickness of a lightweight while hitting with the force of a heavyweight. Calm, stoic, and utterly unshaken by doubt, Bob carries himself with the self-assurance of someone who has already proved the critics wrong. His work as a bounty hunter alongside Julia Chang further shows a pragmatic, mission-focused side beneath all the confidence.

Who Voices Bob in Tekken 8?

Patrick Seitz has been the English voice of Bob since Tekken 6, and he reprises the role in Tekken 8. Seitz is one of the most prolific voices in anime dubbing, widely recognized as Dio Brando in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and Endeavor in My Hero Academia. On the Japanese side, Tsutomu Isobe provides Bob’s voice, lending the character a grounded, commanding presence that matches his stoic on-screen personality.