Thorfinn, the revenge-driven warrior protagonist of Vinland Saga, is voiced by Yuto Uemura in the original Japanese version. In the English dub, Thorfinn was voiced by Mike Haimoto in the Sentai Filmworks dub and later by Aleks Le in the Netflix dub. All three actors received praise for portraying Thorfinn’s emotional evolution from traumatized child to hardened warrior and eventually a deeply reflective young man.
Japanese Voice Actor: Yuto Uemura
Date of Birth
October 23, 1993
About Yuto
Yuto Uemura is a Japanese voice actor known for emotionally intense and psychologically layered performances across anime and games. His portrayal of Thorfinn in Vinland Saga became one of the most acclaimed performances of his career because of the character’s dramatic emotional transformation throughout the series.
As Thorfinn, Uemura delivers a performance that evolves significantly between arcs. Early episodes emphasize rage, trauma, and obsession, while later storylines require a far quieter and more introspective emotional range. His ability to portray emotional exhaustion and internal conflict became one of the defining strengths of the anime adaptation.
Uemura is also known for voicing youthful protagonists with strong emotional depth and vulnerability.
Hometown
Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
Yuto Uemura gained recognition through major roles in action, drama, and fantasy anime during the 2010s and 2020s.
Some of his best-known performances include:
- Thorfinn — Vinland Saga
- Atsushi Nakajima — Bungo Stray Dogs
- Tamaki Amajiki — My Hero Academia
- Legoshi (young) — BEASTARS
- Minoru Kagenou (young) — The Eminence in Shadow
- Hiro — DARLING in the FRANXX
- Kazuya Kinoshita — Rent-A-Girlfriend
- Seiya Kanie — Amagi Brilliant Park
His portrayal of Thorfinn is widely considered one of the strongest dramatic performances in modern historical anime.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television
- Vinland Saga — Thorfinn (2019–present)
- Bungo Stray Dogs — Atsushi Nakajima (2016–present)
- My Hero Academia — Tamaki Amajiki (2018–present)
- DARLING in the FRANXX — Hiro (2018)
- Rent-A-Girlfriend — Kazuya Kinoshita (2020–present)
- BEASTARS — Young Legoshi (2019)
- The Eminence in Shadow — Young Cid Kagenou (2022)
- Amagi Brilliant Park — Seiya Kanie (2014)
Anime Films
- Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple — Atsushi Nakajima
- My Hero Academia film appearances — Tamaki Amajiki
- Vinland Saga promotional projects — Thorfinn
Video Games
- Genshin Impact — Additional Japanese voice work
- Granblue Fantasy — Various characters
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Voice appearances
- Blue Archive — Voice roles
Critical Reception
Yuto Uemura’s portrayal of Thorfinn received widespread critical acclaim from anime fans and reviewers alike. Critics frequently highlighted his ability to communicate Thorfinn’s emotional trauma with minimal dialogue, especially during the series’ quieter reflective moments.
His performance during the later arcs of Vinland Saga was particularly praised for showing subtle emotional growth and psychological realism. Many viewers consider his work as Thorfinn one of the defining anime voice performances of recent years.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Thorfinn cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Vinland-Saga/Thorfinn/)
Wikipedia – Yuto Uemura biography and filmography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C5%ABto_Uemura)
Vinland Saga official anime website (https://vinlandsaga.jp/)
Anime News Network encyclopedia entry for Vinland Saga (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=21248)
Social Media
Official Agency Profile: https://www.himawari.net/actor/810.html
English Voice Actor: Mike Haimoto / Aleks Le
Date of Birth
Mike Haimoto — Public full birth date not widely documented.
Aleks Le — March 12, 1999
About Mike
Mike Haimoto voiced Thorfinn in the original Sentai Filmworks English dub of Vinland Saga. His performance focused heavily on Thorfinn’s rage, trauma, and emotional instability during the character’s younger years.
As Thorfinn, Haimoto delivered an intense and emotionally raw portrayal that emphasized the character’s obsession with revenge and deep psychological pain. His work became especially notable during Thorfinn’s confrontations with Askeladd and the emotionally volatile battle scenes throughout Season 1.
About Aleks
Aleks Le voices Thorfinn in the Netflix English dub of Vinland Saga. His portrayal became widely praised for capturing both the brutality of Thorfinn’s early journey and the quieter emotional depth of the character’s later development.
Le’s performance evolved significantly between arcs, reflecting Thorfinn’s transformation from revenge-driven warrior to introspective survivor seeking meaning beyond violence. Fans frequently praised his emotional subtlety during Season 2’s more philosophical and character-driven storyline.
Outside Vinland Saga, Aleks Le has rapidly become one of the most recognizable modern English anime and gaming voice actors.
Hometown
Mike Haimoto — Not publicly documented.
Aleks Le — Oklahoma, United States
Career Highlights
Mike Haimoto
Some of Mike Haimoto’s notable performances include:
- Thorfinn — Vinland Saga (Sentai dub)
- Additional anime dubbing and ADR performances
- Commercial and multimedia voice work
Although Vinland Saga remains his most internationally recognized anime role, fans praised the emotional intensity he brought to Thorfinn’s early characterization.
Aleks Le
Aleks Le quickly rose to prominence through major anime and gaming performances.
Some of his best-known roles include:
- Thorfinn — Vinland Saga (Netflix dub)
- Sung Jinwoo — Solo Leveling
- Luke — Street Fighter 6
- Zenitsu Agatsuma — Demon Slayer (certain game/media appearances)
- Mash Burnedead — Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Mikey — Tokyo Revengers
- Anos Voldigoad — The Misfit of Demon King Academy (later dub work)
His portrayal of Thorfinn became one of his most critically praised dramatic performances.
Full Current Filmography
The following lists reflect publicly documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Mike Haimoto Filmography
Anime Television
- Vinland Saga — Thorfinn (Sentai Filmworks dub)
- Additional dubbing and ADR roles
Video Games
- Various voice performances and multimedia projects
Aleks Le Filmography
Anime Television
- Vinland Saga — Thorfinn (Netflix dub)
- Solo Leveling — Sung Jinwoo
- Mashle: Magic and Muscles — Mash Burnedead
- Tokyo Revengers — Mikey
- The Misfit of Demon King Academy — Anos Voldigoad
- Demon Slayer — Additional Voices and related media appearances
Anime Films
- Demon Slayer related dub appearances
- Vinland Saga promotional media — Thorfinn
Video Games
- Street Fighter 6 — Luke
- Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Voice appearances
- Wuthering Waves — Voice work
- Persona franchise-related media — Additional roles
Critical Reception
Both English portrayals of Thorfinn received strong praise from viewers, though for somewhat different reasons.
Mike Haimoto’s performance was often highlighted for its emotional aggression and raw intensity during the earlier revenge-focused storyline. His portrayal captured the volatility and trauma that define young Thorfinn.
Aleks Le’s version earned widespread acclaim for handling the character’s long-term emotional evolution, particularly during the introspective and philosophical arcs of Season 2. Many fans praised how naturally he conveyed Thorfinn’s guilt, exhaustion, and gradual emotional healing.
Together, both performances contributed to Thorfinn becoming one of the most respected modern anime protagonists in English-language adaptations.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Thorfinn cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Vinland-Saga/Thorfinn/)
Wikipedia – Aleks Le biography and filmography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleks_Le)
Vinland Saga official anime website (https://vinlandsaga.jp/)
Anime News Network encyclopedia entry for Vinland Saga (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=21248)
Social Media
Aleks Le
X / Twitter: https://x.com/AleksLeVO
Official Website: https://www.aleksle.com/
