He earned worldwide recognition by playing one of the most famous characters in the anime world: Seiya of the Knights of the Zodiac. That led him to be considered for other iconic series such as Dragon Ball, where he played Yamcha and Sailor Moon, in which he voiced Tuxedo. Is about Toru Furuyaa 70-year-old actor who is in the middle of controversy after confessing the details of a stormy relationship with a fan.
The Japanese actor offered an interview with Shukan Bunshun, in which he tells the details of how he began a romantic relationship with a woman, who, in addition to being his follower for her extensive work in the world of anime, is 37 years younger than him.. However, the delicate thing about this case is that Furuya confesses that on occasions he hit her and verbally attacked her.
Within the dramatic story, Toru Furuya admits that in 2021 the girl became pregnant and he forced her to have an abortion. The actor says that was “his worst behavior as an adult and human being”. She issued a statement offering a public apology to the woman and everyone who was affected by this event.
“I have betrayed the trust and support of my oldest fans, I have disappointed them and tarnished the characters I have played. I can't apologize enough. “I have also betrayed the trust of all parties involved and caused them significant problems,” according to Espinof. “I hurt her deeply, both physically and mentally, and I am very, very sorry.””, he added in the same interview.
Social media users immediately reacted to the statement, posting memes in which he appears slapping opponents, such as Tuxedo. There is also a reference to Yamcha after being defeated by the Saibaiman, during the fight with the Saiyans.