Tōru Furuya Explained

Tōru Furuya
Native Name:古谷 徹
Native Name Lang:ja
Birth Date:31 July 1953
Birth Place:Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Years Active:1958–present
Agent:Aoni Production
Height:162 cm
Children:1

is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator.[1] [2] As a child, he was a member of Gekidan Himawari,[2] a children's acting troupe. He is currently employed by the talent management firm Aoni Production, since 1982.[1] [2]

Furuya is most known for the anime roles of Amuro Ray (Gundam), Hyūma Hoshi (Star of the Giants), Pegasus Seiya (Saint Seiya), Yamcha (Dragon Ball), Kyōsuke Kasuga (Kimagure Orange Road) and Tuxedo Mask (Sailor Moon). He considers these roles as his most important roles.[3] He also voiced Mario in several anime and commercials, starting with the film (1986).

He also used a pseudonym in the cast of Mobile Suit Gundam 00 for Ribbons Almark's role (but used his real name in the narration role) and in the casting of Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi for Zen Kirishima. Both the narration role and Ribbons Almark were Furuya's first role in a non-Universal Century Gundam series. He is also the best known official dubbing voice for Hong Kong action film actor, Yuen Biao.

Personal life

Furuya married voice actress Mami Koyama in 1976; they later divorced in 1983. He married Satomi Majima on March 23, 1985.

On May 22, 2024, Furuya posted a public apology to Twitter (X), confirming a recent report and interview in Shūkan Bunshun magazine in which it was reported that he had an extramarital affair with a female fan 37 years his junior for around four and a half years, until September 2023. He admitted to striking her once, as well as pressuring her into having an abortion.[4] [5]

Because of this, his Showroom program was abruptly cancelled and was dropped from Metaphor ReFantazio with all of his characters getting recast.[6] [7] On June 22, 2024, Furuya announced that he would step down from his roles in Detective Conan and One Piece.[8] On June 28, 2024, Bandai Namco began considering to employ a new voice actor for Amuro Ray for later works in the Gundam series in the wake of Furuya's affair being made public.[9]

Appearances

Furuya was featured as a guest at Tsukino-Con in British Columbia in February 2017.[10] Furuya was going to be featured as a guest at MomoCon 2024, but his appearance was cancelled due to the affair/abuse scandal.[11]

Filmography

Television animation

1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s

Anime films

Original video animation (OVA)

Original net animation (ONA)

Video games

Live action

Tokusatsu

Radio drama

Dubbing roles

Live-action

Animation

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Furuya Tohru (古谷徹). Hitoshi Doi's Seiyuu Database. 2009-07-15. 2014-12-24.
  2. Web site: https://www.aoni.co.jp/search/furuya-toru.html. ja:古谷徹. Aoni Production. 2023-01-11. ja.
  3. Web site: Exclusive interview with Furuya Toru . musicJAPANplus . https://web.archive.org/web/20120820195640/http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/specialfeatures/31/exclusive-interview-with-furuya-toru/page/4/ . August 20, 2012.
  4. Web site: 古谷徹が一般女性と不倫 所属事務所も謝罪「声優としての自覚と責任に欠けた行動」 . . May 22, 2024 . 2024-05-22.
  5. Web site: Gundam Voice Actor Tōru Furuya Admits to 4-Year Affair With Fan. . May 22, 2024 . 2024-05-22.
  6. Web site: 不倫報道を認め、謝罪の古谷徹 出演予定だった朗読劇降板、７年続いた生配信番組も終了. ja. Nikkan Sports. 24 May 2024.
  7. Web site: 2024年10月11日(金)発売『メタファー：リファンタジオ』ボイスキャスト変更のお知らせ. ja. Atlus Co., Ltd.. 11 June 2024.
  8. Web site: Voice Actor Tōru Furuya Steps Down From Detective Conan, One Piece Roles. . June 22, 2024. 2024-06-22.
  9. Web site: Bandai Namco Considering Amuro Ray Voice Actor Change . 27 June 2024 .
  10. Web site: Tsukino-Con to Feature Toru Furuya. Anime News Network. January 3, 2017. January 7, 2021.
  11. Web site: Voice Actor Tōru Furuya No Longer Appearing at MomoCon 2024 Following News of His 4-Year Affair With Fan. Anime News Network. May 22, 2024. May 22, 2024.
  12. Book: Samurai Pizza Cats Official Fanbook. January 2019. 56. Udon Entertainment. 978-1-77294-038-1.
  13. Web site: New One Piece Sabo Japanese Voice Actor Revealed .
  14. Web site: D4DJ First Mix Project Reveals 8 More Cast Members. Anime News Network. September 23, 2020. December 6, 2021.
  15. Web site: Detective Conan TV Anime's Police Academy Run Reveals Updated Cast, December 4 Debut. Anime News Network. November 7, 2021. December 6, 2021.
  16. Web site: Birdie Wing Original Golf TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Additional Cast, Staff. Anime News Network. December 6, 2021. December 6, 2021.
  17. Web site: Detective Conan Spinoff Anime Zero's Tea Time Reveals Cast, Staff, Theme Songs, April Premiere. Anime News Network. February 21, 2022. February 21, 2022.
  18. Web site: Fluffy Paradise Anime's Promo Video Reveals January 7 Debut. Anime News Network. November 18, 2023. November 18, 2023.
  19. Web site: Highspeed Étoile Anime Reveals April 2024 Premiere in 1st Promo Video. Anime News Network. October 20, 2023. October 20, 2023.
  20. Web site: Saudi Arabia's Manga Productions, Toei Preview The Journey Film's Japanese Cast in Trailer. Anime News Network. March 1, 2021. March 1, 2021.
  21. Web site: 機動戦士ガンダム『閃光のハサウェイ』にアムロ・レイ登場！古谷徹が声の出演. April 9, 2021. Cinematoday. 26 March 2021.
  22. Web site: 名探偵コナン ハロウィンの花嫁. December 4, 2021. eiga.com.
  23. Web site: Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island Anime Film Reveals Cast, Story, June 3 Opening. Anime News Network. February 2, 2022. February 2, 2022.
  24. Web site: 名探偵コナン 黒鉄の魚影(サブマリン). April 26, 2023. eiga.com.
  25. Web site: New Baki Anime's Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Japanese TV Airing, MX4D Screening. Anime News Network. June 9, 2018. February 21, 2022.
  26. Web site: 「範馬刃牙」新ビジュアルでカマキリVS刃牙、ビスケット・オリバが不敵に笑うPVも. Natalie. ja. July 8, 2021. February 21, 2022.
  27. Web site: Toru Furuya (visual voices guide). behindthevoiceactors.com. September 6, 2022. . Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources..
  28. Web site: Romano. Sal. February 23, 2022. SD Gundam Battle Alliance – first Mobile Suits and characters announced. Gematsu. February 25, 2022.
  29. Web site: 猫ラーメン大将. May 20, 2023. eiga.com.
  30. Web site: ヤング・マスター／師弟出馬 ＜新録日本語吹替収録版／インターナショナル版＞ [DVD]]. August 3, 2020. Twin.
  31. Web site: スパルタンX 〈日本語吹替収録版〉. April 27, 2019. NBCUniversal Japan.
  32. Web site: サイクロンZ 〈日本語吹替収録版〉. April 27, 2019. NBCUniversal Japan.
  33. Web site: TAICHI/太極 ヒーロー. April 29, 2019. NBCUniversal Japan.
  34. Web site: おじいちゃんはデブゴン. July 30, 2020. Twin.
  35. Web site: 『BULL/ブル 心を操る天才』DVD公式サイト. January 24, 2020. NBCUniversal Japan.
  36. NEMofficial3. 1321436996112314376. October 28, 2020. 新作「カサブランカ」メインキャスト発表！ リック（ハンフリー・ボガード） 池田秀一さん イルザ（イングリッド・バーグマン）潘恵子さん ラズロ（ポール・ヘンリード） 古谷徹さん ２０２１年公開予定 映画史に残る傑作の新吹き替え版を 劇場にてお楽しみ下さい！.
  37. Web site: 新・少林寺三十六房. April 27, 2019. NBCUniversal Japan.
  38. Web site: グーニーズ. July 18, 2020. Fukikaeru.
  39. Web site: パシフィック・リム：アップライジング. April 16, 2018. Fukikaeru.
  40. Web site: ウエスト・サイド物語 －日本語吹き替え版. October 2, 2021. Fukikaeru.
  41. Web site: 【今日は何の日？】10月1日＝マジックベルト！～「少年シンドバッド」が放送スタート(1965年). November 19, 2023. Mynavi Corporation.
  42. Web site: 第13回声優アワード：助演男優賞に古谷徹 個人賞受賞は初めて「感無量」 三宅健太も. March 19, 2019. Mantan-web. 9 March 2019.

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