, known by the stage name , is a Japanese actor, voice actor, talent and sound director from

Kikuchi, Kumamoto is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. The city was founded on August 1, 1958. As of March 31, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 49,455 and a population density of 180 persons per km2. The total are ...

. He is affiliated with the talent management firm

81 Produce is a voice talent management firm in Japan founded on 3 February 1981 (thus the year is the company's namesake). A hybrid CD-ROM featuring voice talent data for members of 81 Produce was released on 19 October 1997. The company is located in ...

. He is most known for the roles of Yoshihiro Kira from '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable'', the narrator of ''

Fist of the North Star is a Japanese manga series written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara. It was serialized in Shueisha's Shōnen manga, ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' for 245 issues published from 1983 to 1988 and initially colle ...

'', Megane from ''

Urusei Yatsura is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from September 1978 to February 1987. Its 366 individual chapters were published in 34 ''tankōbon'' volume ...

'', Rei Ichidō from''

High School! Kimengumi is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Motoei Shinzawa. A first series ''Third Year Funny-face Club'' was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from October 1980 to April 1982. ''High School! Kimengumi'' was seri ...

'', Kazuma Kuwabara from ''

YuYu Hakusho is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. The series tells the story of Yusuke Urameshi, a teenage delinquent who is struck and killed by a car while attempting to save a child's life. After a number of ...

'', Pilaf from ''

Dragon Ball is a Japanese media franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. The Dragon Ball (manga), initial manga, written and illustrated by Toriyama, was serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1984 to 1995, with the 519 individual chapters colle ...

'', Raditz and Garlic Jr. from '' Dragon Ball Z'', Buggy the Clown from ''

One Piece ''One Piece'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' since July 1997, with its individual chapte ...

'',

Kefka Palazzo is a fictional character in the ''Final Fantasy'' series of video games. Originally designed by Yoshitaka Amano, he appears in the sixth installment of the series, ''Final Fantasy VI''. First introduced as the court jester and army general under ...

from '' Dissidia: Final Fantasy'', and Kōichi Todome from ''

Kerberos saga The is an alternate history political thriller media mix created by the Japanese writer and filmmaker Mamoru Oshii in 1986. The most famous installment of the franchise, especially outside Japan, is the 1999 anime film '' Jin-Roh: The Wolf Br ...

''. He was also the voice acting mentor to

Megumi Hayashibara is a Japanese voice actress, singer, lyricist and radio personality from Kita ward in Tokyo and is affiliated with self-founded Woodpark Office. One of the most prominent Japanese voice actresses since the 1990s, Hayashibara is best known for ...

Career

Originally a stunt actor, Chiba also appeared in the ''Nikkatsu Roman Porno'' series of movies. He starred in the "Let's Make a Chiba Shigeru Promotion Film" project movie ''Kurenai no Gankyō'', as well as the

Mamoru Oshii is a Japanese filmmaker, television director and writer. Famous for his philosophy-oriented storytelling, Oshii has directed a number of acclaimed anime films, including '' Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer'' (1984), ''Angel's Egg'' (1985), ...

films ''Cerberus, Hell's Watchdog'' and ''Talking Head''. He plays both serious and gag roles.

Filmography

Anime

TV

Film

*''

'' series (1983-1991) (Megane) *'' Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure into the Underworld'' (1984) (Errand Demon) *''

'' (1986) (Rei Ichidō) *'' Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach!'' (1986) (Kibidango) *'' Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure'' (1988) (

Pilaf Pilaf ( US spelling) or pilau ( UK spelling) is a rice dish, or in some regions, a wheat dish, whose recipe usually involves cooking in stock or broth, adding spices, and other ingredients such as vegetables or meat, and employing some techniq ...

) *''

Maison Ikkoku is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Big Comic Spirits'' from 1980 to 1987, with the chapters collected into 15 ''tankōbon'' volumes. ' ...

Kanketsuhen'' (1988) (Yotsuya, Soichiro-san (the dog)) *''

My Neighbor Totoro is a 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and animated by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten. The film—which stars the voice actors Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, and Hitoshi Takagi—tells the story o ...

'' (1988) (Kusakari-Otoko/ Mowing Man) *'' Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone'' (1989) (Nicky) *'' Patlabor: The Movie'' (1989) (Shigeo Shiba) *'' Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie'' (1993) (

Kazuma Kuwabara The ''YuYu Hakusho'' manga series features a diverse cast of fictional characters created by Yoshihiro Togashi. It follows fourteen-year-old junior high school delinquent Yusuke Urameshi, who dies and is resurrected in order to become the Underw ...

) *'' Yu Yu Hakusho: Chapter of Underworld's Carnage - Bonds of Fire'' (1994) (Kazuma Kuwabara) *'' Patlabor 2: The Movie'' (1993) (Shigeo Shiba) *''

Ghost Sweeper Mikami is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takashi Shiina. It was published in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from May 1991 to September 1999, with its chapters collected in thirty-nine ''tankobon'' volumes. The series ex ...

'' (1994) (Doctor Chaos) *''

Ghost in the Shell ''Ghost in the Shell'' is a Japanese cyberpunk media franchise based on the seinen manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Masamune Shirow. The manga, first serialized in 1989 under the subtitle of ''The Ghost in the Shell'' ...

'' (1995) (Janitor) *''

Mahojin Guru Guru ''Magical Circle Guru Guru'' ( ja, 魔法陣グルグル, Mahōjin Guru Guru) is a Japanese manga by Hiroyuki Etō, which was serialized in Enix's ''Monthly Shōnen Gangan'' from 1992 to 2003. It was later adapted into an anime series on ...

'' (1996) (Hatton) *''

Metropolis A metropolis () is a large city or conurbation which is a significant economic, political, and cultural center for a country or region, and an important hub for regional or international connections, commerce, and communications. A big c ...

'' (2001) (Acetylene Lamp) *'' Konjiki no Gash Bell!!: 101-Banme no Mamono'' (2004) (Mop Demon) *'' Konjiki no Gash Bell!! Movie 2: Attack of the Mecha-Vulcan'' (2005) (Dr. M2) *'' Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum'' (2013) (Dr. Pepura) *'' Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods'' (2013) (Pilaf) *'' Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark'' (2014) (Dr. Sakezō Sado) *'' Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F''' (2015) (Pilaf)

Video games

Live action

*''

Nikkatsu Roman Porno is a Japanese entertainment company known for its film and television productions. It is Japan's oldest major movie studio, founded in 1912 during the silent film era. The name ''Nikkatsu'' amalgamates the words Nippon Katsudō Shashin, literal ...

'' (1971-1988?) *''

Shiroi Kyotō is a 1965 novel by Toyoko Yamasaki. It has been adapted into a film in 1966 and then five times as a television series in 1967, 1978, 1990, 2003, and 2019. The 1966 film was entered into the 5th Moscow International Film Festival where it won a ...

'' (TV drama in 1978) *''

The Red Spectacles is a 1987 Japanese film directed by Mamoru Oshii, co-written with Kazunori Ito, and starring Shigeru Chiba and Mako Hyodo. This is the first film of the '' Kerberos saga''. Plot It is the end of the 20th century. The Metropolitan Police hav ...

'' (1987) (Kōichi Todome) *'' StrayDog: Kerberos Panzer Cops'' (1991) (Kōichi Todome) *'' Talking Head'' (1992) (I) *''

Sakigake!! Otokojuku , also known as simply ''Otokojuku'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akira Miyashita. It was originally serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1985 to 1991. It is staged in an all-boys school that ...

Live-action film'' (2007) (Narration (Minmei Publishing)/Voice on loud speaker) *''

The Next Generation -Patlabor- is a Japanese science fiction live action series and part of the ''Patlabor'' franchise. It was produced by Tohokushinsha and distributed by Shochiku. It consists of a drama series and movie. Media Drama series The drama series is divided ...

'' (2014–15) (Shigeo Shiba) *''Kurenai no Gankyō''

Tokusatsu

*'' Mirrorman'' (Invader) (1971-1972) *''

Dinosaur Corps Koseidon is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero science fiction adventure television series produced by Tsuburaya Productions in two seasons aired from July 7, 1978 to June 29, 1979. The series lasted for a total of 52 episodes. The series told the adventures o ...

'' (Research Worker of the Time-Space Administration Bureau (Actor)) *''Mysterious girl Nile Thutmose'' (

Geek The word ''geek'' is a slang term originally used to describe eccentric or non-mainstream people; in current use, the word typically connotes an expert or enthusiast obsessed with a hobby or intellectual pursuit. In the past, it had a general ...

Demon) (1978-1979) *'' X-Bomber'' (Bongo Heracles) (1980-1981) *''Singing Great

Ryūgū-jō or is the supernatural undersea palace of Ryūjin or Dragon God in Japanese tradition. It is best known as the place in fairytale where Urashima Tarō was invited after saving a turtle, where he was entertained by the Dragon God's princess Oto ...

'' (Bad Noodles) (1992) *''

Gosei Sentai Dairanger is a Japanese ''tokusatsu'' television series. It was the seventeenth production in the long-running Super Sentai metaseries of television tokusatsu dramas produced by Toei Company, following '' Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger''. It was originally br ...

'' (

Kabuki is a classical form of Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily-stylised performances, the often-glamorous costumes worn by performers, and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers. Kabuki is thought to ...

Novice (ep. 13 - 14)) (1993) *''Yūgen Jikkō Three Sisters Shushutorian'' (Vending Machine) (ep. 21)) (1993) *''

Ninja Sentai Kakuranger is a Japanese ''tokusatsu'' television series. It was Toei Company Limited's eighteenth production of the Super Sentai metaseries. The name given to this series by Toei for international distribution is ''Ninja Rangers''. Action footage from ...

'' ( Chōchinkozō (ep. 41)) (1994) *''

Juukou B-Fighter , is a 1995 Japanese tokusatsu television series. B-Fighter is short for "Beetle Fighter". It was part of Toei's Metal Hero Series franchise. It dealt with three members of the prestigious fighting against the evil forces of the otherworldly J ...

'' (Schwartz) (1995-1996) *''

B-Robo Kabutack is a Japanese television series and is the sixteenth series as part of Toei's Metal Hero Series franchise of tokusatsu programs. It aired from February 23, 1997, to March 1, 1998. It is the first of shows made by Toei in the Metal Hero Series t ...

'' (Sharkler) (1997-1998) *''

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger is Toei Company's 35th entry in its long-running Super Sentai metaseries of Japanese tokusatsu television series following ''Tensou Sentai Goseiger''. It follows a Pirate motif and premiered on TV Asahi on February 13, 2011, joining ''Kamen Ride ...

'' ( Sneak Brother Elder (ep. 8)) (2011) *'' Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z'' (Kyoryuger Equipment) (2013) *'' Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: Gaburincho of Music'' (Narration, voice of Kyoryuger Equipment) (2013) *''

Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger is the Toei Company's 37th entry in its long-running ''Super Sentai'' metaseries of Japanese tokusatsu television series following '' Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters''. ''Kyoryuger'' aired on TV Asahi from February 17, 2013 to February 9, 2014, joini ...

'' (Dr. Ulshade (Actor)/Kyoryu Violet (Voice), Narration, Kyoryuger Equipment) (2013-2014) *'' Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: The Great Dinosaur Battle! Farewell Our Eternal Friends'' (Kyoryuger Equipment) (2014) *''

Ultraman X is a Japanese television series produced by Tsuburaya Productions. The 27th entry to the ''Ultra Series'', it is currently the last series to air as part of the '' New Ultraman Retsuden'' programming block on TV Tokyo. On July 13 Crunchyroll annou ...

'' (Hayato's Father) (2015-2016)

Radio

*''Hamidashi Kanezawa Ōkoku'' *''Ōji Hiroi no Multi Tengoku''

Dubbing

Live-action

Other

*''

Star Tours Star Tours was a motion simulator attraction at several Disney theme parks, based on the successful ''Star Wars'' film series created by George Lucas. Set in the ''Star Wars'' universe, the attraction sent guests on an excursion trip to Endor, ...

'' (Dak Ralter) (1987) *'' The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man the Ride'' (Hob Goblin) (1999) *'' Magic Lamp Theater'' (Bekiet) (2001) *''

SD Gundam Gashapon Wars The popularity of the Japanese anime metaseries ''Gundam'' since its release in 1979 has resulted in a spread of merchandise across various forms, with video games among them. This is a list of video games that are set in the franchise's va ...

'' (Narration (commercial)) (2005)

CD

*''Inferious Wakusei Senshi Gaiden Condition Green'' (Jasu Tamigan) (1990) *''Roman Club'' (Udo Ayanokōji) (1996) *''Yūkyū Gensōkyoku 2nd Album Drama CD: ensemble vol.1'' (Marshall) (1998) *''

Aria In music, an aria (Italian: ; plural: ''arie'' , or ''arias'' in common usage, diminutive form arietta , plural ariette, or in English simply air) is a self-contained piece for one voice, with or without instrumental or orchestral accompanime ...

'' (Old Postal Worker) (2005-2006) *'' Setō no Hanayome'' (Izumi) (2007) *'' Strange+'' (Narrator, α) (2008)

Live Theatre

*'' Sakura Taisen Kayō Show: Shin-pen Hakkenden'' (2002) *''Burstman Live'' (performer, producer)

Other work

*''Tensai TV-kun: Mystery no Yakata'' (Count Brain Buster) (1993-1997) *''Tensai TV-kun:Tensai TV-kun Wide'' (TK-kun) (1999) *'' Okā-san to Issho (Spoo and Gatarat)'' (Gatarat) (1999-2000) *''Tensai TV-kun MAX: Mystery no Yakata'' (Miracle Man) (2006-2007, 2010)

Sound effects director

Anime television

*'' Delightful Moomin Family: Adventure Diary'' (1991) *''Kuma no Pūtarō'' (1995) *''

Haunted Junction is a comedy anime and manga series created by Nemu Mukudori. The manga was serialized in the monthly manga magazine Dengeki Comic Gao! by MediaWorks from 1996 to 2001. The anime, produced by Bandai Visual and Studio Deen, aired between 2 ...

'' (1997) *'' Yoiko'' (1998) *''

Hoshin Engi , also known as ''Soul Hunter'', is a Japanese manga series by Ryu Fujisaki. ''Hoshin Engi'' is inspired by the Chinese literary classic '' Investiture of the Gods'', a ''shenmo'' novel. The story involves the Chinese mythology and hist ...

'' (1999) *''

Sister Princess is a Japanese light novel series written by Sakurako Kimino and illustrated by Naoto Tenhiro that began serialization in 1999 and ended in 2003. In 2001, a manga series and a bishōjo game for the PlayStation were released. Sequels to th ...

'' (2001) *''Tantei Shounen Kageman'' (2001) *'' Sister Princess: RePure'' (2002) *'' Grandpa Danger'' (2004) *''

Kirarin Revolution is a Japanese manga series by An Nakahara. The series ran in the ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''Ciao'' from March 2004 to June 2009, with side stories running in ''Pucchigumi'' in 2006. The manga sold a cumulative total of over 10 million ...

'' (2006)

Anime OVA

*'' Devilman Tanjōhen'' (1987) *''

Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! is a 1989 Japanese comedy drama science fiction OVA written and directed by Mamoru Oshii and animated by Pierrot. A compilation film consisting of footage from the episodes entitled , also directed by Oshii, was released in 1990. Plot The s ...

'' (1989) *'' Go Nagai World'' (1991) *'' Kyūkyoku Chōjin R'' (1991) *''

Twin Signal is a manga series written by Sachi Oshimizu. It was later animated into a 3 episode anime OVA series in 1996. Both the manga and the OVA have been licensed by Media Blasters Media Blasters, sometimes abbreviated as MB, is an American en ...

'' (1995) *''Tattoon Master'' (1996) *''

Amazing Nurse Nanako is an anime OVA series released in Japan. There were 6 episodes. It was released between July 2000 and January 2001 on 3 DVDs in the United States through Geneon, each containing 2 episodes per volume. The series details the life and histor ...

'' (1999) *''

Memories Off is a series of Japanese romance visual novel video games released by KID. The first game in the series, simply called ''Memories Off'', was released in 1999 for the PlayStation. ''Memories Off'' titles have been released on the PC as well as ...

'' (2001) *''Bizarre Cage'' (2003) *''

Memories Off 2nd is a Japanese romance visual novel released by KID for the Dreamcast and PlayStation consoles on September 27, 2001. It is the second game in the Memories Off series. The game was released for the PlayStation Portable on May 29, 2008. Char ...

'' (2003) *'' Guardian Hearts'' (2003) *'' Memories Off 3.5'' (2004) *'' Guardian Hearts Power Up!'' (2005)

Video games

*''Blue Breaker: Ken yori mo Bishō wo'' (

PC-FX The is a 32-bit home video game console developed by NEC and Hudson Soft. It was released in 1994 and discontinued in February 1998, as NEC's final home video game console. Based on the NEC V810 CPU and CD-ROM, it was intended as the successor t ...

) (1997)

Live action movies

*''Talking Head'' - Rei Maruwa (1992)

References

External links

Chiba Shigeru at 81 Produce

Shigeru Chiba
at GamePlaza-Haruka Voice Acting Database
Shigeru Chiba
at Hitoshi Doi's Seiyuu Database * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chiba, Shigeru 1954 births Living people Japanese male stage actors Japanese male video game actors Japanese male voice actors Male voice actors from Kumamoto Prefecture Japanese voice directors 81 Produce voice actors 20th-century Japanese male actors 21st-century Japanese male actors