Joe Daniels

Description
Joe Daniels is an American voice actor primarily known for his work in English dubs of Japanese anime series, often in productions by Sentai Filmworks. He has built a career voicing a wide array of characters, ranging from brutal warriors and cunning strategists to comedic figures and team captains.

One of his most prominent roles is the legendary strategist Zhuge Kongming in the 2022 series Ya Boy Kongming!. He also took on the role of the massive, battle-loving Viking commander Thorkell in the acclaimed historical epic Vinland Saga for the Sentai Filmworks English dub. In the fantasy comedy Vermeil in Gold, Daniels voiced the character Marx Parston, and he played the titular hero Leo Demonhart in I'm Quitting Heroing. His other notable roles include the antagonist Dou Niu in Shenmue the Animation, Momoharu Hanazono in the basketball anime Ahiru no Sora, and a role in the archery-themed series Tsurune.

Daniels' voice work is frequently associated with Sentai Filmworks, a major distributor of anime in North America that produces English dubs for its licensed titles. His casting in Sentai's productions of Vinland Saga, Ya Boy Kongming!, and Vermeil in Gold highlights this recurring collaboration. One of his most recognized performances is Thorkell in Vinland Saga, a character noted for his superhuman strength and childlike love of combat. The character's first major fight scene was nominated for the "Best Fight Scene" award at the 4th Crunchyroll Anime Awards, bringing recognition to the series and its English adaptation.
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