Takeshi Kusao Replaces Toru Furuya as Tōru Amuro in Detective Conan
It was announced on January 18 that Takeshi Kusao will succeed Toru Furuya as the voice of Toru Amuro in the TV anime Detective Conan. Furuya stepped down from the role in June 2024 following reports of an extramarital affair. Kusao’s debut as Toru Amuro aired today during the first part of the episode The Phantom Thief Kid and the Crown Magic, with the new voice revealed in the ending credits.
Takeshi Kusao revealed as the new voice of Toru Amuro in Detective Conan.
Takeshi Kusao
In the episode, the Suzuki Zaibatsu receives a warning letter from Phantom Thief Kid, targeting the “Sea Witch’s Spray,” a crown adorned with one of the world’s largest tourmalines. As the heist approaches, Conan Edogawa once again steps in as the “Kid Killer” to outwit the modern-day magician.
Kusao's first line as Toru Amuro—his first appearance in the main anime storyline after a long hiatus—was, “Did you hear that strange sound? Is something the matter?” This moment quickly became a topic of discussion online. Fans shared their reactions, noting, “It’s great to hear Amuro-san’s voice again,” “The new voice sounds close to Furuya’s,” and “The casting feels right!” On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), related terms like “Amuro’s voice” and “Amuro-san” trended.
The role change follows the announcement on June 23, 2024, when Toru Furuya admitted to an extramarital affair and subsequently stepped down from voicing both Toru Amuro and Sabo in ONE PIECE. (Sabo’s replacement was later revealed to be Miyu Irino.)
Takeshi Kusao revealed as the new voice of Toru Amuro in Detective Conan.
The official Conan website addressed the decision, stating, “We deeply regret the incident and took this matter seriously. After consultations with production partners, the Detective Conan movie committee, and the original creators, we decided on Furuya’s departure. While we recognize the various opinions regarding this decision, we remain committed to creating a series that fans can continue to enjoy and ask for your understanding.”
Takeshi Kusao, the new voice of Toru Amuro, is renowned for roles such as Trunks in Dragon Ball Z, Hanamichi Sakuragi in SLAM DUNK, and Dororo in Sgt. Frog.
Source : ORICON NEWS