Toshio Furukawa
Birthdate: Jul 16, 1946
Birthplace: Ôhira, Shimotsuga [now Tochigi], Tochigi, Japan
Toshio Furukawa has compiled over forty years as one of the most in-demand and reliable voice actors in Japanese animation. His impressive roster of credits in film, television, and video games since 1975 amounts to a number over 260. Furukawa has voiced various characters (particularly the popular character, Piccolo) in the long-running Dragon Ball movie and TV franchises, from Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure (1988) to director Tetsuro Kodama’s debut feature, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022), with Masako Nozawa.
Known for his ability (despite his age) to voice young boys, Furukawa has performed in several anime franchises across four decades, including Dr. Slump and Arale-chan (1981-1985), Mobile Suit Gundam (1981-1982, 2005-2006, 2022), Urusei Yatsura (1983-1988, 1991), Saint Seiya (1988-1989), Mobile Police Patlabor (1989, 1993, 2002), Akuma-Kun (1989-1990), GeGeGe no Kitaro (1996, 2008), and Detective Conan (2009, 2012). Fist of the North Star, and One Piece, as well as regular characters in Gosenzo-Sama Banbanzai! And Future Robo Daltanius.
Personal Details
Toshio Furukawa was born and raised in the northern Japan community of Ohira, in the Tochigi Prefecture. Furukawa is married to voice actor Shino Kakinuma. His height is 5’ 5”.
Filmography
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- 2024 | Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in SpaceasKai Shiden
Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space
Amuro Ray and the rest of the White Base crew, now denominated the 13th Autonomous Corps, return to outer space to support the rest of the Earth Federation forces for the decisive battle against the Duchy of Zeon's forces.
- 2024 | Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of SorrowasKai Shiden
Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow
After managing to survive attacks by Zeon's Char Aznable and Garma Zabi, the crew of Federation warship White Base and its mobile suits battle Zeon forces (Ramba Ral, Ma Kube, Tri-Stars, Boone) through Asia, Europe, and the Atlant...
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- 2023 | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Swordsmith VillageasHantengu
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village
Tanjiro needs to bring a definitive end to Upper Rank Six. After the dust settles, Tanjiro goes with his sister Nezuko to the Swordsmith Village in search of a new sword.
- 2019 | Dragon Ball Super: BrolyasPiccolo
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Goku and Vegeta encounter Broly, a Saiyan warrior unlike any fighter they've faced before.
- 2003 | Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super SaiyanasPiccolo
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan
Goku, Vegeta, and the rest of the Dragon Team search for the fabled Legendary Super Saiyan, a destructive, all-powerful warrior.
Some Facts About Toshio Furukawa
Rocker: Toshio Furukawa is also a musician, and band member of the group, Slapstick, with fellow bandmates Akio Nojima, Yuji Mitsuya, Toru Furuya, and Kazuyuki Sogabe.
