Takeshi Kusao is the new voice actor for Tooru Amuro in Detective Conan. His previous voice actor, Tooru Furuya, stepped down from the role in June 2024 after a major adultery scandal. [Thanks, Oricon!]
Amuro appears in the newest episode of Detective Conan, “Kaitou Kid and the Crown Trick,” which was how fans learned that Kusao replaced Furuya. His name also appeared in the credits. According to netizens, Kusao’s performance is similar to Furuya’s, and fits the role well.
Takeshi Kusao is a veteran voice actor who belongs to Aoni Production, which was the same agency Furuya was with. Kusao debuted in 1987, and some of his most famous roles include:
- Adol Christin (Ys Seven)
- Bankotsu (Inuyasha)
- Cless (Tales of Phantasia)
- Dororo (Sgt. Frog)
- Hanamichi Sakuragi (Slam Dunk)
- Kougaiji (Saiyuki)
- Ky Kiske (Guilty Gear)
- Parn (Record of Lodoss War)
- Trunks (Dragon Ball Z)
- Yukimura Sanada (Samurai Warriors)
In removed him from an unknown role in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Detective Conan is available on streaming sites such as Crunchyroll. Viz Media handles the manga. As of January 18, 2025, Takeshi Kusao is the new voice actor for Tooru Amuro in Detective Conan.
Published: Jan 18, 2025 12:30 pm