Key Takeaways
- Toru Furuya stepping down as Yamcha’s voice actor due to personal scandals after 38 years.
- Ryota Suzuki will voice Yamcha in the new Dragon Ball DAIMA series premiering on October 11.
- Uncertainty about Yamcha’s role emphasizes the impact of the voice actor change on the Dragon Ball community.
As a die-hard Dragon Ball fan since the 80s, I must say that the upcoming premiere of Dragon Ball DAIMA has me both excited and a bit nostalgic. The series has always held a special place in my heart, and Yamcha, despite his occasional bumbling nature, was one of my favorite characters. However, the recent news about Toru Furuya stepping down after 38 years as Yamcha’s voice actor is a bitter pill to swallow.
Next week promises an exhilarating moment for Dragon Ball enthusiasts, as the fresh installment, Dragon Ball DAIMA, is set to debut. Although several characters from the prior series have already been confirmed, there’s still much conjecture about who else might pop up in the new series. One character that has been verified to appear starting from the first episode, however, is Yamcha. Interestingly, he will experience a significant transformation for the first time in nearly four decades.
This week, it was announced that Toru Furuya, Yamcha’s long-time voice actor, is relinquishing his role. This decision primarily stems from personal issues in Furuya’s life, specifically incidents related to his marriage over the past few years. The revelation has sent ripples through the Dragon Ball community, as fans prepare for a new voice when the anime returns next week.
The Scandal Behind Yamcha’s Voice Actor
Why Toru Furuya is Stepping Down
It was quite unexpected for many “Dragon Ball DAIMA” fans when they learned that Toru Furuya is relinquishing his role as Yamcha in the upcoming series, a position he’s held since 1986. Besides being well-known for his work on “Dragon Ball,” Furuya has an impressive career outside of it, with roles such as Tuxedo Mask in “Sailor Moon” and the main character in the original “Mobile Suit Gundam.
In his seventies, Furuya continued his professional activities, but more recently, personal issues have surfaced. In May of this year, Furuya confessed to a long-term affair with one of his fans, having been married to his second wife since 1985. He also admitted to physically abusing the woman and compelling her to terminate their unborn child’s pregnancy.
In light of this, the following was posted on the official Dragon Ball DAIMA website:
In the upcoming Dragon Ball Daima series, beginning with Episode 1 on October 11, the role of Yamcha will be given a new voice. Previously played by Toru Furuya in the Dragon Ball series for years, this time around Ryota Suzuki will lend his voice to the character.
Although the report doesn’t explicitly mention Furuya’s personal life, it suggests that he may have been involved in a scandal, given his recent resignations from roles. In Japanese entertainment, infidelity is less tolerated compared to Hollywood, as suggested by SoraNews24. To prevent further complications, the studio and Furuya chose to end their partnership.
Who Will Voice Yamcha?
A New Cast Member for Daima
With Toru Furuya relinquishing his role as Yamcha’s voice actor, an opportunity for a fresh face to join the cast has arisen. The character once at odds with Goku will now be voiced by Ryota Suzuki, who is well-known for portraying Yu in the series “Kaguya-sama: Love is War”. Although his resume may not be as extensive as Furuya’s, he brings a clean slate to the cast, free of any off-microphone controversies.
Yamcha, a character from Dragon Ball, hasn’t held significant importance or power for quite some time, making it uncertain how much screen time he’ll get in DAIMA. If his appearances are limited, fans excepting the most devoted ones might not mind that his voice has been recast. Interestingly, this is Furuya’s third major role to be replaced since personal matters emerged, with the others being Sabo in One Piece and Toru Amuro in Detective Conan. There could potentially be more changes in the future.
Dragon Ball DAIMA will air on October 11th, 2024 on Netflix.
Sources: Official Website, SoraNews24, Oricon
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