Toru Furuya, the acclaimed voice actor renowned for his role as “Flame Emperor” Sabo in One Piece, is stepping down from multiple high-profile series following an abusive affair with a fan.
Furuya, who has been a significant figure in the anime industry for over 60 years, publicly acknowledged his extramarital affair with a fan in her 30s, which lasted over four years. The 70-year-old actor admitted to physically assaulting the woman during their relationship and coercing her into having an abortion.