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Makoto Furukawa

Voice Actor

Makoto Furukawa is a Japanese voice actor and singer, born September 29, 1989. He voices Goto in the Ufotable anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" and is widely known as Saitama in "One-Punch Man."

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 2011-present
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Demon Slayer Role

In "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," produced by the studio Ufotable, Furukawa provides the Japanese voice of Goto, one of the Demon Slayer Corps' Kakushi who handle recovery and cleanup work in the wake of battles. The part is a supporting one set against the leading roles that established Furukawa's reputation across a busy anime career, and it places him within one of the most prominent franchises of his generation.

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Career and Notable Roles

Furukawa was previously affiliated with Space Craft Entertainment before turning freelance in September 2018. His best-known performances include Saitama in "One-Punch Man," Miyuki Shirogane in "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War," Banri Tada in "Golden Time," Taiju Oki in "Dr. Stone," Rider of Red, also called Achilles, in "Fate/Apocrypha," Shaddiq Zenelli in "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury," and Tabito Karasu in "Blue Lock." He has also voiced two separate incarnations of Sherlock Holmes, appearing in both "Moriarty the Patriot" and "The Tale of the Outcasts." Alongside acting, Furukawa pursues music: he joined the Toy's Factory label in December 2018 and made his solo singing debut in July 2018 under Lantis with "miserable masquerade," produced by Satoru Kuwabara.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has Makoto Furukawa voiced?

He voices Goto in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and is widely known for Saitama in One-Punch Man, Miyuki Shirogane in Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Taiju Oki in Dr. Stone, and Tabito Karasu in Blue Lock.

Who voiced Saitama?

Makoto Furukawa voices Saitama in One-Punch Man. He also provides the Japanese voice of Goto in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Who does Makoto Furukawa play in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?

He voices Goto, one of the Demon Slayer Corps' Kakushi who handle recovery and cleanup work in the wake of battles, in the series produced by studio Ufotable.

When was Makoto Furukawa born?

Makoto Furukawa was born on September 29, 1989.

Is Makoto Furukawa a singer as well as a voice actor?

Yes, he made his solo singing debut in July 2018 under Lantis with miserable masquerade, produced by Satoru Kuwabara, and joined the Toy's Factory label in December 2018.

Sources & Information

This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Demon Slayer anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

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  • Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Koyoharu Gotouge.

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