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Toshio Furukawa Reflects on Piccolo Legacy and Anime Career at AniMole 4

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Veteran voice actor Toshio Furukawa attended AniMole 4 in Mexico City, marking his first visit to Latin America. During the event, he shared insights into his decades-long portrayal of Piccolo in the Dragon Ball franchise, describing the Namekian warrior as his favorite character. Furukawa revealed he owns approximately 3,000 Piccolo collectibles and expressed delight at the local enthusiasm for Japanese culture.

The interview also highlighted a surprise reunion with Carlos Segundo, the Latin American Spanish voice of Piccolo, whom Furukawa met while signing autographs at the World Cosplay Summit in Japan. When asked about his top five favorite anime franchises, Furukawa listed Dragon Ball, Urusei Yatsura, Fist of the North Star, One Piece, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. He identified his work during Dragon Ball Z as particularly meaningful, citing the character's evolution from villain to protector of Gohan as a heartwarming narrative arc.

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Original headline at Crunchyroll News: “Toshio Furukawa and His Legacy as Piccolo in Dragon Ball”

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Event
AniMole 4
Location
Mexico City
Character
Piccolo
Franchise
Dragon Ball
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