Tōru Furuya
Voice ActorLegendary voice actor known for voicing Yamcha throughout Dragon Ball and its sequels, plus iconic roles in Mobile Suit Gundam and Saint Seiya.
Yamcha and Dragon Ball
Tōru Furuya gave voice to Yamcha across the entire Dragon Ball saga: the original Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Z Kai, and Dragon Ball Super. He also voiced Saibaman and Puck in Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy. Furuya brought a youthful energy to Yamcha that matched the character's journey from desert bandit to martial arts master, capturing both his cocky early moments and his desperate determination in later battles.
Career Highlights
Beyond Dragon Ball, Furuya is a veteran narrator and voice actor who spent decades as a core cast member for major anime franchises. He voiced Amuro Ray in the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise and Pegasus Seiya in Saint Seiya. From 1977 to 1986, he was the drummer for SLAPSTICK, a band formed by Dragon Ball voice actors including Hirotaka Suzuoki and Toshio Furukawa. Born in Yokohama in 1953, Furuya has worked for Aoni Production and remains active in voice acting and narration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tōru Furuya in Dragon Ball?
Tōru Furuya is a Japanese voice actor known in the franchise as the Japanese voice of Yamcha.
Which Dragon Ball character did Tōru Furuya voice?
Tōru Furuya provided the Japanese voice of Yamcha.
What language does Tōru Furuya dub Dragon Ball in?
Tōru Furuya dubs Dragon Ball in Japanese, working as a Japanese voice actor. Beyond Dragon Ball, Furuya is a veteran narrator and voice actor who spent decades as a core cast member for major anime franchises.
What other anime has Tōru Furuya worked on?
Beyond Dragon Ball, Furuya is a veteran narrator and voice actor who spent decades as a core cast member for major anime franchises. He voiced Amuro Ray in the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise and Pegasus Seiya in Saint Seiya. From 1977 to 1986, he was the drummer for SLAPSTICK, a band formed by Dragon Ball voice actors including Hirotaka Suzuoki and Toshio Furukawa.
When did Tōru Furuya start voice acting?
Tōru Furuya (born 1953) has been part of the anime voice acting industry.
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