Shocking Revelations on Furuya Toru’s Affair from Shukan Bunshun
Toru Furuya, a beloved voice actor known for iconic roles such as Toru Amuro in “Detective Conan” and Amuro Ray in “Mobile Suit Gundam,” was reported by Shukan Bunshun to have engaged in an affair with a younger woman. This revelation has stirred significant concern among fans and industry insiders. Furuya responded by updating his X (formerly Twitter), issuing a public apology. As a prominent figure in numerous anime series, the news has led to “voice actor replacement” trending online, with many worried about the future of their favorite characters.
Furuya’s Public Apology
In Shukan Bunshun (Bunshun Online), the headline read, “With the voice of the popular character Toru Amuro from ‘Detective Conan’… Legendary voice actor Toru Furuya (70) confesses to a four-and-a-half-year affair, abortion, and assault incident with a fan 37 years younger.” Furuya addressed the situation on X, saying, “I, Toru Furuya, have been interviewed by Shukan Bunshun. I have a report and apology concerning the great sin I have committed. I had an affair with a fan for four and a half years until last September.”
Furuya continued, “I was drawn to her because she supported me wholeheartedly, and foolishly, I initiated contact and started the relationship. During the relationship, there was a time when we had an argument, and I impulsively hit her. It was the worst act as an adult and as a human being.”
He further admitted, “I also committed the unforgivable mistake of making her undergo an abortion. I deeply apologize for deeply hurting the woman’s mind and body. I cannot apologize enough for betraying, disappointing, and hurting the fans who have supported me for many years, and for tarnishing the characters. I have also betrayed the trust of all the related parties and caused great inconvenience.”
Furuya concluded, “I intend to atone sincerely for the rest of my life. I am prepared to accept any punishment. I am truly sorry.”
Whole Translation of Toru Furuya’s Comment on His Affair
Regarding the Shukan Bunshun Report
I, Toru Furuya, have been interviewed by Shukan Bunshun. I have a report and apology concerning the great sin I have committed.
I had an affair with a fan for four and a half years until last September. I was drawn to her because she supported me wholeheartedly, and foolishly, I initiated contact and started the relationship. During the relationship, there was a time when we had an argument, and I impulsively hit her. It was the worst act as an adult and as a human being.
I also committed the unforgivable mistake of making her undergo an abortion. I deeply apologize for deeply hurting the woman’s mind and body. I cannot apologize enough for betraying, disappointing, and hurting the fans who have supported me for many years, and for tarnishing the characters. I have also betrayed the trust of all the related parties and caused great inconvenience.
I intend to atone sincerely for the rest of my life. I am prepared to accept any punishment. I am truly sorry.
Toru Furuya
Fan Reactions and Industry Impact
Toru Furuya is renowned for his roles in “Detective Conan” as Toru Amuro, “ONE PIECE” as Sabo, “Mobile Suit Gundam” as Amuro Ray, and “Star of the Giants” as Hoshi Hyuuma. Given his extensive career, the online community has been abuzz with mixed reactions. Comments include, “I hope they don’t replace the voice actor…,” “People who say the character has nothing to do with such misconduct and don’t want a voice actor replacement should consider whether they’d want to work with such a person. Normally, you wouldn’t want them at your workplace or want to work with them,” “Hey, what will happen to Amuro if they replace the voice actor?,” “Most people hope the voice actor won’t be replaced, but I think they should be,” and “It’s a children’s anime, so maybe the voice actor should be replaced,” indicating a lot of attention on the issue of voice actor replacement.
Furuya’s scandal has undoubtedly rocked the anime industry, with fans and professionals alike weighing in on the potential consequences. The longevity and beloved nature of characters like Toru Amuro and Amuro Ray make this situation particularly delicate. As the community continues to process this news, the broader implications for voice acting and character continuity in popular anime series remain a hot topic of discussion. How this situation will unfold and its impact on future anime productions will be closely watched by all.
