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Makoto Furukawa

Voice Actor

Makoto Furukawa, a Japanese voice actor and singer, portrays Tabito Karasu in the Eight Bit produced Blue Lock anime.

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 2011-present
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Blue Lock Role

Furukawa voices Tabito Karasu, one of the many strikers chasing a starting spot inside the Blue Lock training program in Eight Bit's anime adaptation. The character adds a competitive foil among the sprawling cast of hopefuls vying for a place on Japan's national team. It is one of several sports and action anime credits Furukawa has taken on in recent years.

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Career and Notable Roles

Before launching a solo singing career in 2018 with the single 'miserable masquerade,' Furukawa trained with Space Craft Entertainment, then went independent that September and signed with the Toy's Factory label in December. Fans best recognize him as the title hero of One-Punch Man. His catalog of anime work also includes Miyuki Shirogane on the Kaguya-sama series, the time-traveling lead Banri Tada from Golden Time, and Taiju Oki from Dr. Stone. He lent his voice to Achilles under the Rider of Red alias for Fate/Apocrypha, and portrayed Shaddiq Zenelli in the Mercury-set Gundam series The Witch from Mercury. He also brought two distinct takes on Sherlock Holmes to life, first in Moriarty the Patriot and later in The Tale of the Outcasts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has Makoto Furukawa voiced?

Makoto Furukawa voices Tabito Karasu in Blue Lock, one of the many strikers chasing a starting spot inside the Blue Lock training program. He is best known as the title hero of One-Punch Man and also voices Miyuki Shirogane in the Kaguya-sama series.

What are Makoto Furukawa's most famous roles?

Furukawa's biggest role is the titular hero of One-Punch Man, alongside Banri Tada, the time-traveling lead of Golden Time, and Taiju Oki in Dr. Stone. He also voiced two distinct takes on Sherlock Holmes, first in Moriarty the Patriot and later in The Tale of the Outcasts.

What other anime has Makoto Furukawa been in?

Furukawa lent his voice to Achilles under the Rider of Red alias for Fate/Apocrypha and portrayed Shaddiq Zenelli in the Mercury-set Gundam series The Witch from Mercury. His catalog spans action, fantasy, and mecha genres.

Does Makoto Furukawa have a music career?

Makoto Furukawa launched a solo singing career in 2018 with the single 'miserable masquerade' after training with Space Craft Entertainment. He went independent that September and signed with the Toy's Factory label in December.

Who is Makoto Furukawa?

Makoto Furukawa is a Japanese voice actor and singer born in 1989 who has been active in the industry since 2011. He has built a wide-ranging catalog across sports, action, and fantasy anime over more than a decade.

Sources & Information

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

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  • Movie pages: theatrical key visuals for Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, credited to Eight Bit and the production committee.
  • Game pages: official artwork for Blue Lock: Project World Champion, credited to Kodansha and Rudel.
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