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Biography

Furata has a broad range that goes from playing serious salary men, to '' bushi'' in

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roles, and even women. He works with the

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called Otona Keikaku and often with the troupe Gekidan Shinkansen. Furuta also stars in the 2007

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Personal life

He is married to the television talent Yayoi Nishihata.

Selected filmography

Film

Television dramas

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'' (2016) *'' Daddy Sister'' (2016) *''Shimokitazawa Die Hard'' (2017) *''Fugitive Boys'' (2017) *''

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Television animation

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'' (2014), Byrnndi World (One Piece 3D2Y) *'' Shinya! Tensai Bakabon'' (2018), Bakabon's Papa

Video games

* '' Ni no Kuni: Dominion of the Dark Djinn'' (2010), Drippy : Recordings reused in '' Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch'' (2011)

Dubbing

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Awards

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Furuta, Arata 1965 births Living people Japanese male actors People from Kobe Osaka University of Arts alumni