Bjorn, Askeladd’s fiercely loyal second-in-command in Vinland Saga, is voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto in the original Japanese version. In the English adaptations, Bjorn is voiced by Andrew Love in the Sentai Filmworks dub and Ray Chase in the Netflix/VSI dub. All three actors were praised for capturing Bjorn’s intimidating presence, brutal combat style, and tragic loyalty to Askeladd.
Japanese Voice Actor: Hiroki Yasumoto
Date of Birth
March 16, 1977
About Hiroki
Hiroki Yasumoto is a Japanese voice actor and narrator known for deep, commanding vocal performances across anime, games, and dubbing. His portrayal of Bjorn in Vinland Saga gave the character a terrifying physical presence while also revealing the emotional loyalty hidden beneath Bjorn’s violent exterior.
As Bjorn, Yasumoto balances savage battlefield intensity with moments of emotional sincerity, especially during the character’s later scenes with Askeladd. His deep voice became one of the defining aspects of Bjorn’s intimidating on-screen presence.
Yasumoto is widely respected within the anime industry for voicing powerful warriors, stoic veterans, and physically imposing characters.
Hometown
Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
Hiroki Yasumoto has voiced major characters across anime, games, and multimedia franchises.
Some of his best-known performances include:
- Bjorn — Vinland Saga
- Yasutora “Chad” Sado — Bleach
- Germany — Hetalia
- King — One-Punch Man
- Elfman Strauss — Fairy Tail
- Hozuki — Hozuki’s Coolheadedness
- Agil — Sword Art Online
- Guile — Street Fighter Japanese voice
His role as Bjorn stands out because of the emotional complexity hidden beneath the character’s brutal warrior personality.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television
- Vinland Saga — Bjorn (2019–2023)
- Bleach — Yasutora “Chad” Sado
- One-Punch Man — King
- Fairy Tail — Elfman Strauss
- Hetalia — Germany
- Hozuki’s Coolheadedness — Hozuki
- Sword Art Online — Agil
- Food Wars! — Subaru Mimasaka
- Black Clover — Various characters
Anime Films
- Bleach film appearances — Chad
- Sword Art Online film series — Agil
- Vinland Saga promotional media — Bjorn
Video Games
- Street Fighter series — Guile (Japanese voice)
- Tekken series — Voice roles
- Granblue Fantasy — Various characters
- Genshin Impact — Additional Japanese voice work
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Voice appearances
Critical Reception
Hiroki Yasumoto’s portrayal of Bjorn received praise from fans and critics for giving emotional weight to a character who initially appears to be little more than a brutal Viking warrior.
Viewers especially praised his performance during Bjorn’s later emotional scenes, where Yasumoto subtly reveals the loneliness and loyalty beneath the character’s violent nature. His deep vocal delivery also became one of the most memorable aspects of Bjorn’s combat scenes.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Bjorn cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Vinland-Saga/Bjorn/)
IMDb – Vinland Saga full cast listing (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10233448/fullcredits/)
Wikipedia – Hiroki Yasumoto biography and filmography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroki_Yasumoto)
Vinland Saga official anime website (https://vinlandsaga.jp/)
Social Media
Official Agency Profile: https://sigma7.co.jp/actors/yasumoto_hiroki
English Voice Actor: Andrew Love / Ray Chase
Date of Birth
Andrew Love — Public full birth date not widely documented.
Ray Chase — May 20, 1987
About Andrew
Andrew Love voiced Bjorn in the Sentai Filmworks English dub of Vinland Saga. Known for his deep, rugged vocal style, Love brought a raw and intimidating energy to the role that matched Bjorn’s brutal Viking warrior persona.
His portrayal emphasized Bjorn’s violent battlefield presence while also highlighting the unwavering loyalty and emotional sincerity beneath the character’s savage exterior. Fans particularly praised his performance during Bjorn’s emotionally significant later scenes with Askeladd.
Andrew Love is also recognized for numerous roles in anime dubbing, particularly through Sentai Filmworks productions.
About Ray
Ray Chase voices Bjorn in the Netflix/VSI English dub of Vinland Saga. His performance was praised for balancing Bjorn’s ferocity with the tragic emotional undertones that define the character.
As Bjorn, Chase delivers an aggressive and physically imposing performance during combat scenes while allowing quieter emotional moments to reveal the character’s loneliness and devotion to Askeladd. His vocal intensity helped make Bjorn one of the standout supporting characters in the dub adaptation.
Outside anime, Ray Chase is one of the most recognizable English voice actors in gaming and animation.
Hometown
Andrew Love — Texas, United States
Ray Chase — California, United States
Career Highlights
Andrew Love
Andrew Love has appeared in numerous anime and dubbing productions.
Some of his notable roles include:
- Bjorn — Vinland Saga (Sentai dub)
- Gendo Ikari — Rebuild of Evangelion (certain dub productions)
- Additional roles in Sentai Filmworks anime titles
- ADR and narration work
His portrayal of Bjorn became notable for its rough intensity and emotional authenticity.
Ray Chase
Ray Chase has built a major career across anime, games, and animation.
Some of his best-known performances include:
- Bjorn — Vinland Saga (Netflix dub)
- Noctis Lucis Caelum — Final Fantasy XV
- Sukuna — Jujutsu Kaisen
- Bruno Bucciarati — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
- Tengen Uzui — Demon Slayer
- Cyclops — X-Men ’97
- Roy — Fire Emblem Engage
His performance as Bjorn showcased a harsher and more battle-driven side compared to many of his heroic roles.
Full Current Filmography
The following lists reflect publicly documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Andrew Love Filmography
Anime Television
- Vinland Saga — Bjorn (Sentai Filmworks dub)
- Food Wars! — Supporting Voices
- Parasyte — Supporting Voices
- Akame ga Kill! — Additional Voices
- Highschool of the Dead — Supporting Voices
Anime Films
- Rebuild of Evangelion dub appearances — Supporting roles
- Vinland Saga promotional media — Bjorn
Video Games
- Additional voice work in anime game localizations
Ray Chase Filmography
Anime Television
- Vinland Saga — Bjorn (Netflix dub)
- Jujutsu Kaisen — Ryomen Sukuna
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Bruno Bucciarati
- Demon Slayer — Tengen Uzui
- Attack on Titan — Additional Voices
- One Punch Man — Puri-Puri Prisoner
Anime Films
- Demon Slayer film appearances — Tengen Uzui
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure related media — Bruno Bucciarati
Video Games
- Final Fantasy XV — Noctis Lucis Caelum
- Fire Emblem Engage — Roy
- Genshin Impact — Neuvillette
- Persona franchise-related projects — Additional Voices
- Street Fighter 6 — Additional Voices
Critical Reception
Both English portrayals of Bjorn received praise from fans of Vinland Saga for capturing the character’s terrifying combat presence and hidden emotional depth.
Andrew Love’s version was frequently noted for its gritty realism and rough battlefield intensity, fitting the harsher tone of the Sentai dub.
Ray Chase’s portrayal earned praise for adding emotional nuance beneath Bjorn’s violent exterior, especially during scenes centered on loyalty and mortality. Viewers highlighted how effectively he balanced Bjorn’s brutality with genuine emotional vulnerability.
Together, both performances helped solidify Bjorn as one of the most memorable supporting warriors in Vinland Saga.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Bjorn cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Vinland-Saga/Bjorn/)
IMDb – Vinland Saga cast listing (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10233448/fullcredits/)
Wikipedia – Ray Chase biography and filmography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Chase)
Vinland Saga official anime website (https://vinlandsaga.jp/)
Social Media
Ray Chase
X / Twitter: https://x.com/RayChase
Official Website: https://www.raychase.com/
