Yurina Furukawa is a talented Japanese voice actress from Kanagawa Prefecture, known for her energetic and versatile performances. She began her journey in the entertainment world with a strong foundation in ballet and later transitioned to acting, eventually making her mark in the anime industry. Furukawa gained widespread recognition for voicing Sylphynford Tachibana in "Himouto! Umaru-chan" and has since brought a variety of unique characters to life in both anime and video games. Friendly and approachable, she continues to captivate fans with her dedication, passion, and cheerful presence.
Yurina Furukawa was born on March 4th in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
She spent a decade dedicated to classical ballet, which initially fueled her interests in performance and expression.
During her senior year of high school, she took a summer course at Tokyo Seiyu International Academy, deciding she wanted to pursue acting more seriously.
Furukawa’s voice acting career officially began in the early 2010s after training at Tokyo Seiyu International Academy and attending the EARLY WING group’s training school.
She successfully passed an audition and became affiliated with Ability Soul Pro (later known as FIRST WIND production).
Her major breakthrough came in 2015 with her first regular television anime role as Sylphynford Tachibana in "Himouto! Umaru-chan."
She later reprised this character in the show’s second season and various game adaptations.
In 2017, she voiced Bianca Carlyle in "Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt" (OVA), and Afasis in "Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet."
Furukawa is known for bringing both main and supporting characters to life in series like "RobiHachi," "Princess Principal,” and more.
Apart from anime, she has lent her voice to a variety of video games, drama CDs, and digital comics.
She has also participated in live radio shows and internet streaming programs connected to her projects.
After departing FIRST WIND production in April 2021, she transitioned to freelance work and was later announced to have joined Animo Produce as of October 1, 2024.
Her active period spans from the early 2010s to the present, constantly seeking new creative challenges.
No major industry awards are currently listed for Furukawa, but she is widely celebrated by fans for her dynamic voice roles and ability to capture character personalities.
On June 11, 2021, Yurina Furukawa announced her marriage via her personal Twitter account.
Furukawa is affectionately known by nicknames such as "Yucchi" and "Yuurinchi" among her fans and friends.
She stands at 152 cm tall and has type O blood.
Her interests outside of voice acting once included practicing ballet for many years, giving her a unique sense of discipline and body awareness.
Her experience in classical ballet influenced her expressive abilities and may have contributed to her success in acting.
She played a variety of supporting roles before landing her breakout in "Himouto! Umaru-chan."
She enjoys creative radio and livestream projects, often interacting directly with fans.
Yurina Furukawa has contributed to a variety of projects beyond anime, including singing in character songs and participating in stage performances.
Notably, she played the role of Hana in the stage play "300,000 km per Second Ladder" in 2022.
She also voices characters in multimedia projects like “Onsen Musume” and “Girls Fist!!!!”, highlighting her adaptability across different entertainment genres.
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