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Bui is a Danish warrior who serves King Sweyn during his campaign in England. Hot-blooded and quick to jump to conclusions, he cuts a brief but memorable figure among the king's fighting men before slipping out of the tale.

English Voice: Chris Hackney (VSI)
Japanese Voice: Hiroki Gotō
Status: Alive
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 49: Karlsefni
First Appearance (Anime): Episode 21: Reunion
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Appearance

Bui ties his hair back in a ponytail, black in the manga and blond in the anime, and sports a mustache above gray eyes. His outfit runs to a teal cape thrown over a tan tunic, cinched with a black belt and finished by dark brown trousers and black footwear.

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Personality

Wound tight and short-tempered, Bui is an ignorant sort who leaps to the wrong conclusion at the slightest push.

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History

What the narrative records of Bui is confined to his standing as one of King Sweyn's Danish soldiers during the fighting in England. It offers no account of his background or fate beyond those few scenes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Bui in Vinland Saga?

Bui is a Danish warrior who serves under King Sweyn during his campaign in England. He appears only briefly in the story as one of the king's fighting men.

What does Bui look like?

Bui wears his hair in a ponytail, colored black in the manga and blond in the anime, with a mustache above gray eyes. He wears a teal cape over a tan tunic, cinched with a black belt, along with dark brown trousers and black footwear.

What is Bui's personality like?

Bui is wound tight and short-tempered, quick to jump to the wrong conclusion at the slightest provocation.

Who does Bui serve in Vinland Saga?

Bui serves King Sweyn as one of his Danish soldiers during the fighting in England.

Who voices Bui in Vinland Saga?

Bui is voiced by Hiroki Goto in Japanese. In the English dub, he is voiced by Chris Hackney for the VSI release.

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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Vinland Saga anime series, manga, and official materials. Vinland Saga was created by Makoto Yukimura, published by Kodansha, and animated by MAPPA and Wit Studio. All rights to Vinland Saga and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

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