Shigeru Chiba
Known for Acting · 289 credits
- Born
- 1954-02-04 (age 72)
- Place of birth
- Kikuchi, Kumamoto, Japan
- Also known as
- 前田正治 · Maeda Masaharu · 千葉 繁 · 千葉繫 · شیگرو چیبا
Biography
Masaharu Maeda (前田 正治, Maeda Masaharu), known by the stage name Shigeru Chiba (千葉 繁, Chiba Shigeru), is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He has also worked as a sound effects director and music director. He is affiliated with the talent management firm 81 Produce.
He is most known for the roles of the narrator of Fist of the North Star, Megane (Urusei Yatsura), Rei Ichidō (High School! Kimengumi), Kazuma Kuwabara (Yu Yu Hakusho), Pilaf (Dragon Ball), Raditz and Garlic Jr. (Dragon Ball Z), Buggy the Clown (One Piece) Kefka Palazzo (Dissidia: Final Fantasy) and Kōichi Todome (Kerberos saga).
Known For
JUJUTSU KAISEN
2020
as Grandfather (voice) / Jogo (voice) / Wasuke Itadori (voice)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
2025
as Jigoro Kuwajima (voice)
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
2012
as Yoshihiro Kira (voice)
Monster
2004
as Milch (voice)
Dragon Ball Z
1989
as Raditz / Garlic Jr. / Raditz (voice)
One Piece
1999
as Buggy (voice)
TV Shows (128)
JUJUTSU KAISEN
2020
as Grandfather (voice) / Jogo (voice) / Wasuke Itadori (voice)
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
2012
as Yoshihiro Kira (voice)
Monster
2004
as Milch (voice)
Dragon Ball Z
1989
as Raditz / Garlic Jr. / Raditz (voice)
One Piece
1999
as Buggy (voice)
Urusei Yatsura
2022
as Ryunosuke's Dad (voice)
Ranma ½
1989
as Announcer (voice) / Store manager (voice) / Sasuke Sarugakure (voice)
Rurouni Kenshin
2023
as Nenji Kashiwazaki (voice)
March Comes In Like a Lion
2016
as Someji Kawamoto (voice)
Cowboy Bebop
1998
as Video Maniac (voice)
Dr. Slump
1981
as Nikochan's Servant (voice)
Armored Trooper VOTOMS
1983
as Vanila Varta (voice) / computer voice / Banilla (voice) / man (voice)
Dorohedoro
2020
as Chidaruma (voice)
The Heike Story
2022
as Emperor Go-Shirakawa (voice)
BOCCHI THE ROCK!
2022
as Post-Apocalyptic Guy (voice)
Yu Yu Hakusho
1992
as Kazuma Kuwabara (voice)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
2019
as Zenitsu's Master (voice)
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
2023
as Hiko-jii (voice)
Hyouka
2012
as Tanimoto (voice)
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You
2023
as God (voice)
Fist of the North Star
1984
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
2011
as Sneak Brother Elder (voice)
Listeners
2020
as Leo Marshall (voice)
Casshern Sins
2008
as Tomb Guardian (voice)
Yona of the Dawn
2014
as Old Man Hide (voice)
Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger
2023
as King Gaburicalibur (Voice)
Magical Destroyers
2023
as Chōgō-shi (voice)
Tomorrow's Joe
1970
as Mamoru Aoyama (voice)
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger
2013
as Kyoryuger Arsenal (voice) / Doctor Ulshade / Kyoryu Violet I
Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics
1987
as Frog Prince (voice) / The Hunter (voice)
Pop Team Epic
2018
as Pipimi (voice)
Future Boy Conan
1978
as Islander (voice) / Additional Voices (voice)
Serial Experiments Lain
1998
as Office worker
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
2013
as Sakezou Sado (voice)
Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater
2020
as Takohigeya Store Manager (voice)
Maison Ikkoku
1986
as Yotsuya / Soichiro (voice)
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
1982
as Priest
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA
1994
as Operative A (voice)
Handyman Saitou in Another World
2023
as Demon Lord (voice)
The Law of Ueki
2005
as Genguro Ueki (voice)
Saber Marionette J
1996
as Narrator (voice)
ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION
2023
as Self - Voice for Shigeo Shiba
Farmagia
2025
as Dentro (voice)
Kaina of the Great Snow Sea
2023
as Signkeeper (voice)
Princess Jellyfish
2010
as Saburōta Negishi (voice)
Tales of Wedding Rings
2024
as Alabaster (voice)
Chouriki Sentai Ohranger
1995
as Satoru's Father
Patlabor: The TV Series
1989
as Chief Shigeo Shiba (voice)
HIGH CARD
2023
as Lucky Lunchman (voice)
Iria: Zeiram the Animation
1994
as Fujikuro (voice)
The Next Generation: Patlabor
2014
as Shigeo Shiba
Midori no Makibaō
1996
as Chuubei
Mashin Creator Wataru
2025
as Grandpa Channel (voice)
Magical Emi, the Magic Star
1985
as Madoka Kokubunji (voice)
Warlords of Sigrdrifa
2020
as Maintenance team leader (voice)
Denji Sentai Megaranger
1997
as Observatory Owner
Ninja Sentai Kakuranger
1994
as Chochin Novice (voice)
Ghost Sweeper GS Mikami
1993
as Dr. Chaos
Mrs. Pepper Pot
1983
as Apu Apu / Golonya (voice)
Miss Machiko
1981
as Mr. Yamagata Kunio (voice)
Movies (161)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
2025
as Jigoro Kuwajima (voice)
My Neighbor Totoro
1988
as Additional Voices (voice)
Ghost in the Shell
1995
as Garbage Collector B (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
2013
as Pilaf (voice)
Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine
2023
as Rum (voice)
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
2021
as Shopkeeper (voice)
SPY x FAMILY CODE: White
2023
as Poop God (voice)
Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum
2013
as Doctor Peppeler (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
1989
as Nicky (voice)
Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker
2012
as Shinzo Yamamori (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
1991
as Gyoshu (voice)
One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends
2014
as Buggy (voice)
Memories
1995
as Aoshima (voice)
Metropolis
2001
as Lamp (voice)
Battle Angel
1993
as Vector (voice)
Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure
1988
as Pilaf (voice)
Overlord: The Undead King
2017
as Sebas Tian (voice)
One Piece: Stampede
2019
as Buggy (voice)
Ghost in the Shell 2.0
2008
as Garbage Collector B (voice)
Ressha Sentai ToQger vs. Kyoryuger: The Movie
2015
as Kyoryuger Arsenal (voice)
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger Final Live Tour 2014
2014
as Narration, Kyoryuger Equipment Voice
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
2018
as Raditz (voice)
Patlabor 2: The Movie
1993
as Shigeo Shiba (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
1985
as Megane (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
1984
as Megane
Fist of the North Star
1986
as Kubaru (voice)
Patlabor: The Movie
1989
as Shigeo Shiba (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
1991
as Megane (voice)
Lupin the Third: Princess of the Breeze
2013
as Mister G (voice)
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger the Movie: Gaburincho of Music
2013
as Kyoryuger Arsenal (voice)
Me & Roboco: The Movie
2025
as Authentic SF Action Roboco (voice)
Overlord: The Dark Hero
2017
as Sebas Tian (voice)
Maison Ikkoku: The Final Chapter
1988
as Yotsuya (voice)
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - Poltergeist Report
1994
as Kazuma Kuwabara (voice)
Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy
1987
as Kazami (voice)
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal
1993
as Kazuma Kuwabara (voice)
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
2010
as Buggy (voice)
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z
2013
as Kyoryuger Equipment Voice
Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter
1988
as Megane (voice)
Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger vs. Kyoryuger
2024
as Narrator / Kyoryuger Equipment (Voice)
Zatch Bell! Attack of Mechavulcan
2005
as Dr. M2
BOCCHI THE ROCK! Recap Part 2
2024
as Post-apocalyptic Guy (voice)
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: The Great Dinosaur War
2014
as Kyoryuger equipment (voice)
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro
2008
as Zinnia (voice)
Ghost Sweeper Mikami
1994
as Dr. Chaos (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever
1986
as Satoshi (voice)
Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Wars feat. Super Sentai
2014
as Kyoryuger Equipment Voice
Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach
1986
as Kibidango (voice)
Love Wedge 2
1994
as Luke (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Only You
1983
as Megane
Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green
1991
as Jass Tamigan (voice)
Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars
2009
as Dr. Hiyari (voice)
One Piece Special: The Detective Memoirs of Chief Straw Hat Luffy
2005
as Buggy (voice)
Coo of the Far Seas
1993
as Red cap (voice)
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
1981
as Nikochan's Servant (voice)
Ultraman Super Fighter Legend
1996
as Ace Killer S / Kanegon (voice)
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie
2012
as Elder (voice)
Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files
1999
as Nazaroff (voice)
Touch 4: Miss Lonely Yesterday
1998
as Shingo Uesugi (voice)
Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive
1996
as Spunky (voice)
The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo War
2015
as Shigeo Shiba
Sergeant Keroro The Super Duper Movie 5: Creation! Ultimate Keroro, Wonder Space-Time Island
2010
The Red Spectacles
1987
as Koichi Todome
Bagi, the Monster of Mighty Nature
1984
as Motorcycle Gang Member (voice)
One Piece: Dream Soccer King!
2002
as Buggy (voice)
Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
1988
as (voice)
Twilight Q
1987
as Radio voice (voice)
Space Warriors Baldios
1981
as Miran (voice)
Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops
1991
as Koichi Todome
Urusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea Party
1985
as Megane (voice)
Director's Cut Edition Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger BRAVE PRELUDE
2013
as Narration, Kyoryuger Equipment Voice
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis
1989
as Rochefort (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D
2016
as Hooded Figure (voice)
Document: Fang of the Sun Dougram
1983
as George (voice)
The Tokyo Project
1988
as Sakamoto (voice)
Zatch Bell! 101st Devil
2004
as Moppun (voice)
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
1983
as Nikochan's Servant
Spooky Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train
1997
as Nezumi Otoko (voice)
Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Alone Again
2011
as Vanilla (voice)
The Voice Makes a Miracle
2011
Queen Millennia
1982
as Leopard Error Franken-bach (Voice)
The Aurora
2000
as Jack Mollard (voice)
Charge!! Men's Private School
1988
as Oni-Hige (voice)
Touch 2: The Farewell Gift
1986
as Shingo Uesugi (voice)
Lily C.A.T.
1987
as Wat Tyler (voice)
Talking Head
1992
as Rei Maruwa
eX-Driver: Nina & Rei Danger Zone
2002
as Mark (voice)
Spooky Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast
1996
as Nezumi Otoko (voice)
Dr. Slump: Dr. Mashirito and Abale-chan
2007
as Nikochan's Servant (voice)
Iria: Zeiram the Animation
1994
as Fujikuro (voice)
New Abarenbō Shōgun
2025
as Narrator (voice)
Love Wedge 1
1992
as Luke (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Memorial Album
1986
as Megane (voice)
Back to the Forest
1980
as スタニー
The Rebirth of Buddha
2009
as Takeshi Komayama (voice)
Business Commando Yamazaki
1997
as Takurou Yamazaki
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
1984
as Nikochan's Servant (voice)
Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho
1994
as Kazuma Kuwabara (voice)
Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman: Ninja Beast Jippō vs. Miracle Egg
1985
Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War
1988
as Omawari-san (voice) / Nyarome (voice)
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
1982
as Nikochan's Servant (voice)
Genocyber
1994
as Radonekku (voice)
Touch 5: Cross Road
2001
as Pinch (voice)
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
1982
as (voice)
Mon Colle Knight: Legendary Fire Dragon
2000
Yu Yu Hakusho - Two Shots / All or Nothing
2018
as Kazuma Kuwabara (voice)
Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 2 - Six Sacred Fists of Nanto! Rei, the Star of Justice
1988
as Narrator (voice)
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Offense and Defense on the Outer Reaches of the Galaxy
2013
as Dr. Sakezo Sado (voice)
Netrun-mon the Movie
2004
as Monaa
Rokudenashi BLUES
1992
as Sorimachi (voice)
Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 1: Dark Invasion
2024
as Sado Shuzo (voice)
Juukou B-Fighter: The Movie
1995
as Schwartz (voice)
Good Morning Althea
1987
as Jennings (voice)
Megazone 23 II
1986
as Lightning (voice)
Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!
1989
as Omawari-san (voice) / Nyarome (voice)
Psychic Wars
1991
as Prof. Takase (voice)
Bakabon: Three Thousand Miles in Search of Osomatsu's Curry
1992
Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 3 - Legend of the Conqueror of Century's End - Raoh Must Die!
1988
as Narrator (voice)
Spooky Kitaro: Ghost Nighter
1997
as Nezumi Otoko (voice)
Maison Ikkoku: Deserted Island
1991
as Yotsuya (voice)
About Shigeru Chiba
Masaharu Maeda (前田 正治, Maeda Masaharu), known by the stage name Shigeru Chiba (千葉 繁, Chiba Shigeru), is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He has also worked as a sound effects director and music director. He is affiliated with the talent management firm 81 Produce. He is most known for the roles of the narrator of Fist of the North Star, Megane (Urusei Yatsura), Rei Ichidō (High School! Kimengumi), Kazuma Kuwabara (Yu Yu Hakusho), Pilaf (Dragon Ball), Raditz and Garlic Jr. (Dragon Ball Z), Buggy the Clown (One Piece) Kefka Palazzo (Dissidia: F… With 289 credits spanning from 1970 to 2026, Shigeru Chiba has appeared in 161 films and 128 TV shows.
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Most Popular Shigeru Chiba Movies
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025) — as Jigoro Kuwajima (voice)
- My Neighbor Totoro (1988) — as Additional Voices (voice)
- Ghost in the Shell (1995) — as Garbage Collector B (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013) — as Pilaf (voice)
- Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine (2023) — as Rum (voice)
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