“Flame Emperor” Sabo in ‘One Piece’
Toru Furuya, acclaimed voice actor best known for his role as “Flame Emperor” Sabo one pieceStepping down from several high-profile series following an abusive relationship with a fan.
Furuya, who has been an important figure in the anime industry for more than 60 years, publicly admitted to an extramarital affair with a fan in her 30s that lasted more than four years. The 70-year-old actor admitted to physically assaulting the woman during their relationship and forcing her to have an abortion.
Japanese news websites Oricon According to the report, Furuya and his talent agency, Aoni Production, have released a statement announcing his departure from the company. one piece And Detective Conanwhere she voices the character Rei Furuya. This decision comes after Atlus removed Furuya from their upcoming role-playing game, Allegory: Refantazioin early June.
Furuya expressed regret in a message, which has been archived. one piece He also commented on his fan account @pewpiece before deleting his social media accounts.
“Due to my selfish actions, I, Toru Furuya, have caused trouble and worry to many people. This incident has caused great damage to the image of the work and character Detective Conan And one pieceIn order to compensate for the loss of these creations and characters and to support the fans of these creations, I have decided, after much thought and pain, to step down from voicing the characters of Furuya Rei and Sabo. Once again, I sincerely apologize for the great trouble caused to everyone. I deeply regret this incident and am truly saddened”
Toei Animation, the production company one piececonfirmed Furuya’s departure in a statement: “Toru Furuya’s agency has requested that he no longer voice the character of Sabo. We have accepted this request and have decided to change the voice actor. We will move forward with selecting a new voice actor. We ask for your continued support one piece Anime in the future.”
Furuya’s departure marks the end of an era for his fans and the anime community, where he voiced iconic characters such as Tuxedo Mask. sailor MoonAt Yamcha Dragon Balland in Amuro Ray Mobile Suit GundamThe future of his career remains uncertain, with many speculating that he may retire from the industry altogether following this controversy.
