Thors, the legendary warrior and father of Thorfinn in Vinland Saga, is voiced by Kenichirou Matsuda in the original Japanese version. In the English adaptations, he is voiced by Jason Douglas in the Sentai Filmworks dub and Greg Chun in the Netflix dub. All three actors received praise for portraying Thors’ calm strength, wisdom, and emotional warmth despite the character’s relatively brief screen time.
Japanese Voice Actor: Kenichirou Matsuda
Date of Birth
January 22, 1972
About Kenichirou
Kenichirou Matsuda is a Japanese voice actor and actor known for deep, powerful vocal performances across anime, games, and dubbing work. His portrayal of Thors in Vinland Saga became one of the anime’s most emotionally impactful performances because of the character’s quiet philosophy and commanding presence.
As Thors, Matsuda delivers a calm and restrained performance that perfectly reflects the character’s rejection of violence despite his overwhelming strength. His voice work during Thors’ conversations with Thorfinn and Askeladd became some of the most memorable moments in the series.
Matsuda is widely respected for voicing mature warriors, mentors, and morally complex characters.
Hometown
Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
Kenichirou Matsuda has built a major career across anime, games, and film dubbing.
Some of his best-known performances include:
- Thors — Vinland Saga
- Batou — Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045
- Kaiki Deishuu — Monogatari series
- Gordon Agrippa — Black Clover
- Genji Kamogawa — Hajime no Ippo: Rising
- Reinhard von Lohengramm (older adaptations and media projects)
- Jango — One Piece
His portrayal of Thors is especially praised for the emotional gravitas and wisdom he brought to the character.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television
- Vinland Saga — Thors (2019)
- Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 — Batou
- Monogatari series — Kaiki Deishuu
- Black Clover — Gordon Agrippa
- Hajime no Ippo: Rising — Genji Kamogawa
- One Piece — Jango
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Additional Voices
- Attack on Titan — Supporting Voices
Anime Films
- Ghost in the Shell related films — Batou
- Vinland Saga promotional media — Thors
- Monogatari film projects — Kaiki Deishuu
Video Games
- Genshin Impact — Additional Japanese voice work
- Granblue Fantasy — Voice roles
- Yakuza series — Supporting voices
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Voice appearances
Critical Reception
Kenichirou Matsuda’s portrayal of Thors received widespread acclaim from anime critics and fans. Viewers frequently praised the warmth and quiet authority in his voice, which helped establish Thors as the moral heart of Vinland Saga despite his limited screen presence.
His emotionally restrained performance during Thors’ final scenes is often cited as one of the defining emotional moments of the anime’s first season.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Thors cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Vinland-Saga/Thors/)
Wikipedia – Kenichirou Matsuda biography and filmography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenichirou_Matsuda)
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.artsvision.co.jp/talent/14384/
English Voice Actor: Jason Douglas / Greg Chun
Date of Birth
Jason Douglas — February 14, 1973
Greg Chun — November 11, 1971
About Jason
Jason Douglas voiced Thors in the Sentai Filmworks English dub of Vinland Saga. Known for his deep, authoritative voice, Douglas brought a powerful emotional presence to the role while emphasizing Thors’ calm wisdom and overwhelming strength.
As Thors, Douglas delivers a restrained and mature performance that reflects the character’s rejection of violence despite his legendary status as a warrior. Fans especially praised his delivery during Thors’ philosophical scenes with Thorfinn, where compassion and quiet conviction become central to the character.
Douglas is also widely recognized for major anime and live-action acting roles across television, gaming, and film.
About Greg
Greg Chun voices Thors in the Netflix English dub of Vinland Saga. His portrayal earned praise for balancing warmth, emotional sincerity, and commanding authority throughout Thors’ brief but deeply impactful role in the story.
Chun’s performance highlights the kindness and emotional intelligence beneath Thors’ fearsome reputation. His calm vocal delivery during the character’s final scenes became especially memorable among viewers of the Netflix adaptation.
Outside anime, Greg Chun has built a major career in gaming, animation, and narration.
Hometown
Jason Douglas — Arkansas, United States
Greg Chun — Chicago, Illinois, United States
Career Highlights
Jason Douglas
Jason Douglas has appeared in numerous anime, games, and live-action productions.
Some of his best-known performances include:
- Thors — Vinland Saga (Sentai dub)
- Beerus — Dragon Ball Super
- Krieg — Borderlands 2
- Tobin — Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
- Additional roles in One Piece, Fairy Tail, and Attack on Titan
His portrayal of Thors became especially praised for its emotional gravity and paternal warmth.
Greg Chun
Greg Chun is widely known for major roles in anime and video games.
Some of his best-known performances include:
- Thors — Vinland Saga (Netflix dub)
- Muzan Kibutsuji — Demon Slayer
- Yagami Yagami — Judgment
- Ike — Fire Emblem Heroes
- Garou — One Punch Man
- Adam Smythe — Nier: Automata Ver1.1a
His role as Thors showcased a softer and more philosophical performance style compared to many of his villain or action-heavy characters.
Full Current Filmography
The following lists reflect publicly documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Jason Douglas Filmography
Anime Television
- Vinland Saga — Thors (Sentai Filmworks dub)
- Dragon Ball Super — Beerus
- Fairy Tail — Additional Voices
- One Piece — Supporting Voices
- Attack on Titan — Additional Voices
- Parasyte — Supporting Voices
Anime Films
- Dragon Ball Super: Broly — Beerus
- Vinland Saga promotional media — Thors
Video Games
- Borderlands 2 — Krieg
- Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia — Tobin
- SMITE — Voice work
- Anime game localization projects — Additional Voices
Greg Chun Filmography
Anime Television
- Vinland Saga — Thors (Netflix dub)
- Demon Slayer — Muzan Kibutsuji
- One Punch Man — Garou
- Nier: Automata Ver1.1a — Adam
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Additional Voices
- Blue Lock — Supporting Voices
Anime Films
- Demon Slayer film appearances — Muzan Kibutsuji
- Vinland Saga promotional media — Thors
Video Games
- Judgment — Takayuki Yagami
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Ike
- Yakuza series — Voice roles
- Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
- Persona franchise-related media — Supporting roles
Critical Reception
Both English portrayals of Thors received widespread praise for capturing the character’s wisdom, emotional depth, and commanding presence.
Jason Douglas’ performance was often highlighted for its powerful gravitas and fatherly warmth, which reinforced Thors’ role as the emotional and moral foundation of Thorfinn’s story.
Greg Chun’s portrayal earned praise for its calm sincerity and emotional restraint, especially during the character’s philosophical conversations about violence, strength, and true warriors.
Despite Thors’ limited screen time, both performances left a lasting impact on viewers and helped establish the character as one of the emotional pillars of Vinland Saga.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Thors cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Vinland-Saga/Thors/)
Wikipedia – Jason Douglas biography and credits (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Douglas_(actor))
Wikipedia – Greg Chun biography and credits (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Chun)
Vinland Saga official anime website (https://vinlandsaga.jp/)
Social Media
Jason Douglas
X / Twitter: https://x.com/JasonDouglasVA
Greg Chun
X / Twitter: https://x.com/greg_chun
Official Website: https://www.gregchun.com/
