Shigeru Chiba Photo

Shigeru Chiba

Acting

3.3 Popularity Feb 04, 1954 (71 years old) Kikuchi, Kumamoto, Japan

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 kno...

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).

Filmography 294

2025
Nyaight of the Living Cat TV

as Narrator (voice)

2025
Clevatess TV

as Broco (voice)

2025
Dragon Heart: Adventures Beyond This World Movie

as Amanohi Washi no Mikoto (voice)

2025
Me & Roboco: The Movie Movie

as Authentic SF Action Roboco (voice)

2025
Mashin Creator Wataru TV

as Grandpa Channel (voice)

2025
Farmagia TV

as Dentro (voice)

2025
2025
2025
Shin Abarenbō Shōgun Movie

as Narrator (voice)

2024
Tokyo Override TV

as Yukio (voice)

2024
BOCCHI THE ROCK! Recap Part 2 Movie

as Post-apocalyptic Guy (voice)

2024
2024
2024
Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger vs. Kyoryuger Movie

as Narrator / Kyoryuger Equipment (Voice)

2024
Tales of Wedding Rings TV

as Alabaster (voice)

2023
SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Movie

as God of Poop (voice)

2023
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead TV

as Hiko-jii (voice)

2023
Hyakusho Kizoku-the farmer's days TV

as Oyaji-dono (voice)

Photos 2

Shigeru Chiba Photo
Shigeru Chiba Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday February 04, 1954 (71 years old)
Place of Birth Kikuchi, Kumamoto, Japan
Also Known As 前田正治, Maeda Masaharu, 千葉 繁 and 2 more
Years Active 1970 - 2025
Popularity 3.3
Career Stats
294 Total Credits
151 Movie Roles
135 TV Roles
2 Photos