
Toru Furuya
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Toru Furuya (古谷 徹 Furuya Tōru) is a veteran narrator and seiyū (voice actor) born on July 31, 1953 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As a child, he was a member of Gekidan Himawari, a children's acting troupe. He is currently employed by the talent management firm Aoni Production. Furuya is most known for the roles of Amuro Ray (both in the original Mobile Suit Gundam and its following Gundam sequels), Hyouma Hoshi (Kyojin no Hoshi), Pegasus Seiya (Saint Seiya), Yamcha (Dragon Ball Z), Kyosuke Kasuga (Kimagure Orange Road), and Mamoru Chiba/Tuxedo Mask (Sailor Moon). He is also the first and only seiyu who has provided a Japanese voice for Mario. He also used a pseudonym Noboru Sōgetsu (蒼月 昇 Sōgetsu Noboru) in the cast of Mobile Suit Gundam 00 for Ribbons Almark's role (but used his real name in the narration role). Both the narration role and Ribbons mark Furuya's first role in a non-Universal Century Gundam series. Shuichi Ikeda who played Char had his earlier with Gilbert Durandal in Gundam SEED Destiny. He was a best friend of the late Hirotaka Suzuoki and is noted to be friends with Ikeda. He was at one time married to fellow seiyuu Mami Koyama but amicably divorced in 1983. He later married seiyuu Satomi Majima, who was the other main character of Stop!! Hibari-kun!. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tōru Furuya, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Toru Furuya Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Toru Furuya reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Toru Furuya's work falls within the Animation genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Toru Furuya's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Ultraman Regulos: First Mission, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Toru Furuya Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Toru Furuya's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Toru Furuya has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
Toru Furuya - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Toru Furuya?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Toru Furuya is "Ultraman Regulos: First Mission" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Toru Furuya acted in?
Toru Furuya has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Toru Furuya?
Other notable films include "Macross II: Lovers Again", "Sailor Moon S: Kotaete Moon Call (Answer the Moon Call!)", and "Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Destined Crossroad".




