Japanese voice actor Toru Furuya apologized in May 2024 after reporting about a relationship with a fan, and his agency, Aoni Production, issued a separate apology. In June, Furuya stepped down from playing Sabo in One Piece and Toru Amuro in Detective Conan. He also voiced Yamcha in Dragon Ball, but that role was not named in the June departure announcements.
What did Toru Furuya apologize for?
In a public apology reported by TBS and Japan Anime News powered by ORICON on May 21–22, 2024, Furuya acknowledged a relationship with a fan that lasted four and a half years and ended in September 2023. He said he initiated contact, acknowledged one physical incident during an argument, and said he caused the woman to undergo a pregnancy termination. These are details from Furuya’s statement as reproduced in the reports, not independently established findings presented here. TBS News Dig; Japan Anime News powered by ORICON.
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Furuya’s apology followed reporting by Weekly Bunshun. Bunshun’s coverage described a 37-year age difference; that figure comes from the outlet’s reporting, rather than from a population statistic. Weekly Bunshun.
How did Aoni Production respond?
Aoni Production also apologized. In its statement, the agency called the conduct unacceptable and said it reflected “a lack of awareness and responsibility as a voice actor.” It also acknowledged its own failure to provide appropriate guidance and supervision. The wording is reproduced in English-language coverage by ORICON and TBS. ORICON’s report of the statements; TBS News Dig.
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Which voice-acting roles did Furuya leave?
In June 2024, Furuya stepped down from two roles named in departure reports: Sabo in One Piece and Toru Amuro in Detective Conan. The One Piece statement said the production would select a new actor for Sabo and continue the anime. Japan Anime News powered by ORICON; Weekly Bunshun.
Sabo in One Piece
Furuya had voiced Sabo. The June announcement concerned that character and said a new voice actor would be selected; it did not say that the anime’s production would stop.
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Toru Amuro in Detective Conan
Furuya also voiced Toru Amuro, a role included in the June departure reports. The available reporting establishes his departure from the role, not details about replacement casting.
Yamcha in Dragon Ball
Furuya voiced Yamcha in the Dragon Ball series. The June reports about his departures named Sabo and Toru Amuro; they did not announce a change to his Yamcha role. TBS News Dig.
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What did Furuya say about making amends?
In the apology reproduced by TBS, Furuya wrote, “I am determined to atone for my actions with all my remaining life.” TBS News Dig.
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