Shigeru Chiba - Actor Profile

Shigeru Chiba

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
50Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 4, 1954
Birth Place: Kikuchi, Kumamoto, Japan

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: Final Fantasy) and Kōichi Todome (Kerberos saga).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shigeru Chiba reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Animation

The majority of Shigeru Chiba's filmography leans towards the Animation genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shigeru Chiba remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Me & Roboco: The Movie, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shigeru Chiba Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shigeru Chiba's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shigeru Chiba.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Jigoro Kuwajima (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2025 Me & Roboco: The Movie Authentic SF Action Roboco (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2025 New Abarenbō Shōgun Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2024 BOCCHI THE ROCK! Recap Part 2 Post-apocalyptic Guy (voice) Hit Similar →
2024 Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 1: Dark Invasion Sado Shuzo (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2024 Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger vs. Kyoryuger Narrator / Kyoryuger Equipment (Voice) Hit Similar →
2023 SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Poop God (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine Rum (voice) Hit Similar →
2021 My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission Shopkeeper (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2019 One Piece: Stampede Buggy (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2018 Dragon Ball Super: Broly Raditz (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Overlord: The Dark Hero Sebas Tian (voice) Hit Similar →
2017 Overlord: The Undead King Sebas Tian (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D Hooded Figure (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2015 Ressha Sentai ToQger vs. Kyoryuger: The Movie Kyoryuger Arsenal (voice) Hit Similar →
2014 One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends Buggy (voice) Hit Similar →
2014 Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: 100 Years After Kyoryuger Arsenal (voice) Hit Similar →
2013 Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Offense and Defense on the Outer Reaches of the Galaxy Dr. Sakezo Sado (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2013 Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Pilaf (voice) Hit Similar →
2012 Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker Shinzo Yamamori (voice) Hit Similar →
2011 The Voice Makes a Miracle - Super Hit Similar →
2010 One Piece: Strong World Episode 0 Buggy (voice) Hit Similar →
2008 Ghost in the Shell 2.0 Garbage Collector B (voice) Hit Similar →
2005 One Piece Special: The Detective Memoirs of Chief Straw Hat Luffy Buggy (voice) Hit Similar →
2005 Zatch Bell! Attack of Mechavulcan Dr. M2 Super Hit Similar →
2001 Metropolis Lamp (voice) Hit Similar →
1997 Spooky Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train Nezumi Otoko (voice) Hit Similar →
1995 Memories Episode 1: Magnetic Rose Aoshima Super Hit Similar →
1995 Memories Aoshima (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1995 Ghost in the Shell Garbage Collector B (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1995 Go! Anpanman: Let's Defeat the Haunted Ship!! Dr Hilary (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1994 Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho Kazuma Kuwabara (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1994 Love Wedge 2 Luke (voice) Hit Similar →
1994 Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - Poltergeist Report Kazuma Kuwabara (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1993 Patlabor 2: The Movie Shigeo Shiba (voice) Hit Similar →
1993 Incredible Zorori: The Wizard's Apprentice/The Great Pirate Treasure Hunt Noshishi Hit Similar →
1993 Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal Kazuma Kuwabara (voice) Hit Similar →
1993 Battle Angel Vector (voice) Hit Similar →
1992 Devil Hunter Yohko 2 - Hit Similar →
1992 Love Wedge 1 Luke (voice) Hit Similar →
1991 I am Devilman, the Devil! Announcer (voice) Hit Similar →
1989 Patlabor: The Movie Shigeo Shiba (voice) Hit Similar →
1989 Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone Nicky (voice) Hit Similar →
1989 The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis Rochefort (voice) Hit Similar →
1988 Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure Pilaf (voice) Hit Similar →
1988 My Neighbor Totoro Additional Voices (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1986 Fist of the North Star Kubaru (voice) Hit Similar →
1984 Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer Megane Hit Similar →
1983 Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World Nikochan's Servant Hit Similar →
1982 The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (voice) Super Hit Similar →

Shigeru Chiba - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shigeru Chiba?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shigeru Chiba is "Me & Roboco: The Movie" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Shigeru Chiba acted in?

Shigeru Chiba has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shigeru Chiba?

Other notable films include "Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 1: Dark Invasion", "Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho", and "New Abarenbō Shōgun".