In the anime Shion no Ou, Furuta is a supporting character depicted as an officer or staff member of the Shougi Association of Japan. He appears within the professional shogi environment where the protagonist, Shion Yasuoka, trains and competes. From his earliest appearance, Furuta is shown interacting with Shion in a pleasant and welcoming manner, greeting her as she enters the association's building. In one notable instance, he cheerfully receives a gift of homemade cookies from her, which are shaped like shogi pieces, indicating a familiar and friendly rapport between them.

Furuta’s role in the story is primarily functional, serving to help establish the setting and support the narrative surrounding Shion’s shogi career. He acts as a source of information for other characters, providing key background details about the protagonist. For example, when the high-ranking player Hani-meijin takes notice of Shion, Furuta explains that she is a member of the female shogi players’ training program. He further elaborates that, despite being only an elementary school student, she is an exceptionally strong player who has won every game in her league that season. Furuta also conveys the crucial information that Shion lost her parents at a young age and, as a result of the shock, lost her ability to speak. In this way, he acts as an intermediary, relaying important facts about Shion's past and prodigious talent to the audience and other characters within the world. His position within the association likely places him as someone who facilitates matches and oversees the activities of the young players. No further details regarding his personal background, motivations, development, or specific abilities are available.