Askeladd
アシェラッド
Askeladd is a cunning mercenary leader who killed Thorfinn's father and becomes one of the most complex characters in anime.
Overview
Askeladd is the leader of a Viking mercenary band and the central antagonist of the first season of Vinland Saga. The son of a Danish lord and a Welsh slave, he despises the Norse world even as he thrives in it, and he kills Thorfinn's father Thors while pretending to accept a duel.
Askeladd keeps Thorfinn in his band for years, granting him duels he always wins and shaping him into a killer. His intelligence and long-term scheming culminate in his manipulation of Prince Canute and the shocking climax in King Sweyn's court.
Charismatic, cynical and ultimately loyal to a dream of Wales, Askeladd is regularly ranked among the best-written villains in anime. He is voiced by Naoya Uchida in Japanese and Kenny Green in English.
Personality & Traits
Askeladd is a main character in Vinland Saga, also known as Lucius Artorius Castus. Fans most often describe Askeladd as cunning, strategic, blonde.
Also Known As
Voice Actors
| Voice actor | Language |
|---|---|
 Chiaki Kobayashi | Japanese |
 Naoya Uchida | Japanese |
 Maki Kawase | Japanese |
 David Wald | English |
 Kirk Thornton | English |
 Dawn Bennett | English |
Appearances
- Vinland Saga S1
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Manga Appearances
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Askeladd?
Askeladd is a cunning mercenary leader who killed Thorfinn's father and becomes one of the most complex characters in anime.
What anime is Askeladd from?
Askeladd appears in VINLAND SAGA, VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2. You can watch these anime on OZZO.TV.
Who voices Askeladd?
Askeladd is voiced by Chiaki Kobayashi (Japanese) and Naoya Uchida (Japanese) and Maki Kawase (Japanese) and David Wald (English) and Kirk Thornton (English) and Dawn Bennett (English).
What makes Askeladd popular?
Askeladd has 16,932 favorites on MyAnimeList, making them one of the most beloved anime characters.