Reiner Braun in Attack on Titan is voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya in the Japanese version and Robert McCollum in the English dub. Both actors bring considerable weight and emotional range to a character who must convincingly portray both a loyal comrade and a conflicted enemy warrior across nearly a decade of the series.
Yoshimasa Hosoya (Japanese Voice Actor)
About Yoshimasa
Yoshimasa Hosoya is a Japanese voice actor who has built a reputation for delivering performances with a grounded, often stoic intensity that lends itself well to complex, physically imposing characters. His voice carries a natural authority that makes him a natural fit for roles that require both strength and emotional depth.
He began voicing Reiner Braun in 2013 with the first season of Attack on Titan and continued in the role through the series’ final chapter, The Final Season – Kanketsu-hen. The role is widely considered one of the signature performances of his career, requiring him to navigate Reiner’s dual identity — the dependable squad member and the guilt-ridden Armored Titan — across years of evolving storytelling.
Beyond Attack on Titan, Hosoya has demonstrated consistent range across a broad slate of anime titles, frequently cast in roles that demand a measured, serious delivery. He is affiliated with the voice acting agency Pros One.
Career Highlights
- Reiner Braun – Attack on Titan
- Kojou Akatsuki – Strike the Blood
- Orga Itsuka – Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
- Asahi Azumane – Haikyu!!
- Doppo Kunikida – Bungo Stray Dogs
- Fumikage Tokoyami – My Hero Academia
- Haruhiro – Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Selected, Chronological Highlights)
- 2013 – Attack on Titan – Reiner Braun
- 2013 – Chihayafuru 2 – Wataya Arata
- 2013 – Strike the Blood – Kojou Akatsuki
- 2013 – Kuroko’s Basketball 2 – Junpei Hyūga
- 2013 – Ace of Diamond – Tetsuya Yūki
- 2014 – Akame ga Kill! – Wave
- 2014 – Aldnoah.Zero – Humeray
- 2016 – Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Orga Itsuka
- 2016 – Haikyu!! – Asahi Azumane
- 2016 – Bungo Stray Dogs – Doppo Kunikida
- 2016 – My Hero Academia – Fumikage Tokoyami
- 2017 – Attack on Titan Season 2 – Reiner Braun
- 2018 – Attack on Titan Season 3 – Reiner Braun
Video Games (Selected)
- Attack on Titan: Escape from Certain Death – Reiner Braun
- Attack on Titan Chain Puzzle Fever – Reiner Braun
- Another Eden – Gariyu
Critical Reception
Hosoya’s portrayal of Reiner Braun has been widely praised by fans of the series for its emotional authenticity, particularly in later seasons where the character’s psychological conflict takes center stage. His performance is frequently cited in fan discussions on MyAnimeList as one of the standout vocal performances in the series, with many noting the subtlety with which he conveys Reiner’s internal torment without sacrificing the character’s outward composure.
Robert McCollum (English Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
September 8, 1971
About Robert
Robert Howard McCollum is an American voice actor, television host, and producer based in the United States. He studied at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and has been active in voice acting since 2002. Outside of anime dubbing, he served as a host on WFAA-TV’s Good Morning Texas in 2009 and has contributed to the station as a producer.
McCollum voiced Reiner Braun in the Funimation English dub of Attack on Titan from 2014 through 2023, covering the entire run of the series including Attack on Titan: Junior High. His performance required him to balance Reiner’s initial presentation as a steadfast, brotherly figure with the deeply fractured psychology that defines the character in later arcs. The long duration of the role — spanning nearly a decade — stands as one of the most sustained commitments of his career.
In addition to his work on Attack on Titan, McCollum has voiced a number of prominent characters across major anime franchises, establishing himself as a recognizable presence in the North American dubbing industry. He has also recorded audiobook narration, including B.F. Skinner’s Walden Two for Audible.
Hometown
Bentonville, Arkansas, USA
Career Highlights
- Reiner Braun – Attack on Titan
- Shinya Kogami – Psycho-Pass
- Donquixote Doflamingo – One Piece
- Jellal Fernandes – Fairy Tail
- Stain – My Hero Academia
- Julius Novachrono – Black Clover
- Baki Hanma – Baki the Grappler
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Voice Acting)
- 2013 – Blood-C – Fumito Nanahara
- 2014–2023 – Attack on Titan – Reiner Braun (also Attack on Titan: Junior High)
- 2016 – Barakamon – Seishū Handa (also Handa-kun)
- 2016 – And You Thought There Is Never a Girl Online? – GMO1 Nyack
- 2017–present – Black Clover – Julius Nova Chrono
- 2020 – Appare-Ranman! – Dylan G. Oldin
- Psycho-Pass series – Shinya Kogami
- One Piece – Donquixote Doflamingo
- Fairy Tail – Jellal Fernandes
- My Hero Academia – Stain
- Baki the Grappler series – Baki Hanma
- A Certain Magical Index series – Stiyl Magnus
- Yu Yu Hakusho – Sensui
- Kaze no Stigma – Kazuma Yagami
- Edens Zero – Justice
- Assassination Classroom – Red Eye
- Dragon Ball Z / GT – Teen & Adult Goten
Critical Reception
McCollum’s English performance as Reiner Braun has been well regarded among the dubbing community, with fans frequently highlighting his ability to convey the character’s psychological weight in the series’ more emotionally demanding scenes. His work across the full run of the show — from Reiner’s early appearances as a trusted mentor figure to the character’s later breakdowns — is noted as a consistent and committed portrayal. His casting alongside the broader Funimation ensemble for Attack on Titan is generally considered one of the stronger dub productions of its era. More information on the character and voice cast can be found on MyAnimeList.
