Toru Furuya Voice Actor Sabo 'One Piece' to Yamcha 'Dragon Ball' Involved in Scandal with Female Fans

Kapanlagi.com - Shocking news, Toru Furuya, a famous voice actor who voices Sabo in 'One Piece', is involved in a scandal. It is reported that Toru has had a secret relationship with a female fan for four and a half years.

From his confession, Toru mentioned that he also committed violence against his girlfriend and even told her to have an abortion. What he did has shocked many fans and could possibly end his career as a seiyuu.

"I, Toru Furuya, have been interviewed by Weekly Bunhsun. I want to apologize and inform you about the great crime that I have committed," said Toru Furuya.

"I had a romantic relationship with a female fan for four and a half years until last September. I was attracted to her because of her sincere support for me, and foolishly decided to start that relationship," he continued.

1. Violence and Abortion Request

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In the interview, Toru admitted that he also committed violence against his fans. Not only that, siyuu, who is now 70 years old, also once asked his 37-year-old younger lover to have an abortion.

"During our relationship, we had arguments and I accidentally 'raised my hand'. That was the worst thing I could do as an adult and as a human," he said.

"I also made an unforgivable mistake by causing her to have an abortion. I sincerely apologize for the deep pain I caused to another woman, both physically and mentally," he explained.

2. Apologizing

Toru deeply regrets what he has done. For him, apologizing is not enough, as he has disappointed many people and betrayed the trust of fans who have supported him for years.

"I cannot apologize enough for betraying the trust of all my fans who have supported me for years and disappointing them. I have also betrayed the trust of all parties involved and caused many problems for them," he said.

"I will sincerely redeem my mistakes with all my heart and soul for the rest of my life. I am ready to accept any sanctions," he concluded.

3. Career Journey

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Toru Furuya began his career in the 60s. His debut as a voice actor began when he voiced the character Kid in the anime Kaizoku Ouji. After that, his name continued to shine and he starred in many anime.

Some of the anime characters he starred in include Yamcha from Dragon Ball, Seiya in Saint Seiya, Rey Amuro in Gundam, and Sabo in One Piece.

In 1976, he married fellow voice actor Mami Koyama. However, their marriage ended in 1983. Two years later, Toru remarried a woman named Satomi Majima.

After being married for 39 years, their marriage was hit by a major scandal, after Toru admitted to having a relationship with a female fan that lasted for four and a half years.

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