Vanir, the Duke of Hell and demon of foresight who abandoned his demonic duties to manage a magic shop — and managed to make that feel completely reasonable — is voiced in Japanese by Masakazu Nishida and in the English dub by Robbie Daymond. Both actors bring an irresistible theatrical energy to one of KonoSuba’s most scene-stealing supporting characters.
Masakazu Nishida — Japanese Voice of Vanir
Date of Birth
Not publicly disclosed
About Masakazu
Masakazu Nishida is a Japanese voice actor whose performance as Vanir in KonoSuba became one of the most talked-about supporting turns in the series. Vanir is a character who requires a very specific kind of theatrical confidence — a demon who speaks in grandiose proclamations and takes genuine delight in the suffering of others, yet somehow comes across as more entertaining than menacing. Nishida delivers this with a booming, self-satisfied quality that makes every one of Vanir’s appearances a highlight.
Hometown
Japan
Career Highlights
- KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! – Vanir
Full Current Filmography
Below is a structured list of verifiable roles based on available sources (may not be exhaustive):
Television Anime
- 2017–present – KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! — Vanir
Note: This list reflects documented credits from cited sources and may not be exhaustive.
Critical Reception
Nishida’s Vanir is frequently cited by fans as one of the series’ most entertaining performances. The character’s theatrical self-congratulation and genuine affection for chaos are delivered with such consistent flair that Vanir became a fan favorite despite limited screen time in earlier seasons. His dynamic with Yuka Iguchi’s Wiz — contemptuous on the surface, oddly protective underneath — is considered one of the series’ best comedic partnerships.
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Robbie Daymond — English Voice of Vanir
Date of Birth
March 11, 1982
About Robbie
Robert Daymond Howard — known professionally as Robbie Daymond — is an American voice actor from Chesterfield, Missouri. He holds a BFA and MFA from Webster University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Known for roles spanning anime, video games, and animation, including Tuxedo Mask in the Viz Media Sailor Moon redub, Spider-Man in Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen, he is one of the most in-demand English dub voices in the industry. As Vanir, his theatrical delivery and instinct for comic pomposity make him a natural fit for the demon of foresight.
Hometown
Chesterfield, Missouri, USA
Career Highlights
- KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! – Vanir
- Jujutsu Kaisen – Megumi Fushiguro
- Sailor Moon (Viz redub) – Tuxedo Mask
- Persona 5 – Goro Akechi
- Final Fantasy XV – Prompto Argentum
Full Current Filmography
Below is a structured list of verifiable roles based on available sources (may not be exhaustive):
Television Anime
- 2014–present – Sailor Moon (Viz redub) — Tuxedo Mask
- 2019–present – KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! — Vanir
- 2020–present – Jujutsu Kaisen — Megumi Fushiguro
Games
- Persona 5 — Goro Akechi
- Final Fantasy XV — Prompto Argentum
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses — Hubert von Vestra
Note: This list reflects documented credits from cited sources and may not be exhaustive.
Critical Reception
Daymond’s English performance as Vanir is praised for matching the theatrical energy of the original Japanese with genuine enthusiasm. His naturally expressive voice suits the character’s grandiose pronouncements perfectly, and his scenes with Mela Lee’s Wiz deliver the same comedic dynamic as the Japanese production — making Vanir one of the dub’s most consistently entertaining presences.
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Social Media
Official website: robbiedaymond.com
