Shigeru Chiba
Actor · Voice actor
72 years (Feb 4, 1954)Kikuchi, Kumamoto, Japan
Small-screen casting has made Shigeru Chiba a familiar Japanese actor, better known for a running part than for a single appearance. There is work in 'My Neighbor Totoro' as well. Feature work has come alongside the series credits. The series that matters most on the record is 'Dragon Ball Z', with he as Garlic Jr..
Shigeru Chiba
Actor · Voice actor
Small-screen casting has made Shigeru Chiba a familiar Japanese actor, better known for a running part than for a single appearance. There is work in 'My Neighbor Totoro' as well. Feature work has come alongside the series credits. The series that matters most on the record is 'Dragon Ball Z', with he as Garlic Jr..
136 Movies
Plays Jigoro Kuwajima (voice)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
2025
Plays Garbage Collector B (voice)
Ghost in the Shell
1995
Plays (voice)
My Neighbor Totoro
1988
Plays Pilaf (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
2013
Plays Shopkeeper (voice)
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
2021
Plays Poop God (voice)
SPY x FAMILY CODE: White
2023
Plays Kubaru (voice)
Fist of the North Star
1986
Plays Megane (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
1985
Plays Lamp (voice)
Metropolis
2001
Plays Gyoshu (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
1991
Plays Nicky (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
1989
Plays Buggy (voice)
One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends
2014
Plays Satoshi (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever
1986
Plays Pilaf (voice)
Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure
1988
Plays Vector (voice)
Battle Angel
1993
Plays Kyoryuger equipment (voice)
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: The Great Dinosaur War
2014
Plays Aoshima (voice)
Memories
1995
Plays Garbage Collector B (voice)
Ghost in the Shell 2.0
2008
Plays Post-apocalyptic Guy (voice)
BOCCHI THE ROCK! Recap Part 2
2024
Plays Buggy (voice)
One Piece: Dream Soccer King!
2002
Plays Shigeo Shiba (voice)
Patlabor 2: The Movie
1993
Plays Sebas Tian (voice)
Overlord: The Undead King
2017
Plays Megane (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea Party
1985
Plays Kyoryuger Arsenal (voice)
Ressha Sentai ToQger vs. Kyoryuger: The Movie
2015
Plays Buggy (voice)
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
2010
Plays Kazuma Kuwabara (voice)
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - Poltergeist Report
1994
Plays Sebas Tian (voice)
Overlord: The Dark Hero
2017
Plays Shigeo Shiba (voice)
Patlabor: The Movie
1989
Plays Kyoryuger Arsenal (voice)
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger the Movie: Gaburincho of Music
2013
Plays Koichi Todome
The Red Spectacles
1987
Plays Zaza (voice)
Butt Detective the Movie: The Secret of Souffulé Island
2021
Plays Jass Tamigan (voice)
Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green
1991
Plays Megane (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
1991
Plays Doctor Peppeler (voice)
Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum
2013
Plays Megane (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
1984
Plays Raditz (voice)
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
2018
Plays Kazami (voice)
Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy
1987
Plays Red cap (voice)
Coo of the Far Seas
1993
Plays Megane (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter
1988
Plays Nikochan's Servant (voice)
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
1982
Plays Nikochan's Servant (voice)
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
1981
Plays Authentic SF Action Roboco (voice)
Me & Roboco: The Movie
2025
Plays Megane
Urusei Yatsura: Only You
1983
Plays Hooded Figure (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D
2016
Plays Sorimachi (voice)
Rokudenashi BLUES
1992
Plays Shigeo Shiba
The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo War
2015
Plays Noshishi
Incredible Zorori: The Wizard's Apprentice/The Great Pirate Treasure Hunt
1993
Plays Spunky (voice)
Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive
1996
Plays Nikochan's Servant (voice)
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
1984
Plays Dr. Chaos (voice)
Ghost Sweeper Mikami
1994
113 TV Shows
Plays Nikochan's Servant (voice)
Dr. Slump
1981
Plays Garlic Jr.
Dragon Ball Z
1989
Plays George
Fang of the Sun Dougram
1981
Plays Apu Apu / Golonya (voice)
Mrs. Pepper Pot
1983
Plays Tateo Tosaka (voice)
Ultra B
1987
Plays Kazuma Kuwabara (voice)
Yu Yu Hakusho
1992
Plays Yotsuya / Soichiro (voice)
Maison Ikkoku
1986
Plays Mr. Yamagata Kunio (voice)
Miss Machiko
1981
Plays メルモンド / Melmond
Beet the Vandel Buster
2004
Plays Kyoryuger Arsenal (voice)
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger
2013
Plays Chuubei
Midori no Makibaō
1996
Plays Kurodako Brothers (Voice)
Muteking, The Dashing Warrior
1980
Plays Dolf (voice)
Alfred J. Kwak
1989
Plays 鲨鱼辣椒
B-Robo Kabutack
1997
Plays Gusta (voice)
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
1980
Plays Professor Ichiroubei Hiiragi (voice)
Mon Colle Knights
2000
Plays 鲨鱼辣椒
ビーロボカブタック
2024
Plays Ottotto / Tanesuke Kakino (voices)
Anmitsu Hime: From Amakara Castle
1986
Plays お梅
Norakuro-kun
1987
Plays Monki (voice)
The Ultraman
1979
Plays Narrator (voice)
Saber Marionette J
1996
Plays Chief Shigeo Shiba (voice)
Patlabor: The TV Series
1989
Plays Sabu (voice)
Marude Dameo
1991
Plays Mamoru Aoyama (voice)
Tomorrow's Joe
1970
Plays Alien Epu "Erupa", Edoras (voice)
Andro Melos
1983
Plays Dr. Chaos (voice)
Ghost Sweeper Mikami
1993
Plays Himuro Todaiji
Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne
1999
Plays Priest
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
1982
Plays Vanila Varta (voice)
Armored Trooper VOTOMS
1983
Plays Oyaji-dono (voice)
Hyakusho Kizoku-the farmer's days
2023
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Whoever Steals This Book
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Patlabor EZY File 2
Shigeo Shiba (voice)
2026
Let's go KAIKIGUMI
Narration (voice) · 12 episodes
2026–
Patlabor EZY File 1
Shigeo Shiba (voice)
2026
The Demon King's Daughter Is Too Kind!!
Narrator (voice) · 12 episodes
2026–
Whoever Steals This Book
Junichirō Kaname (voice)
2025
Dragon Heart: Adventures Beyond This World
Amanohi Washi no Mikoto (voice)
2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Jigoro Kuwajima (voice)
2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Shigeru Chiba and where are they from?
Shigeru Chiba is 72 years old, born on February 4, 1954 in Kikuchi, Kumamoto, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Shigeru Chiba?
Shigeru Chiba is best known for roles in My Neighbor Totoro, Ghost in the Shell, Dragon Ball Super: Broly.
How many movies has Shigeru Chiba been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Shigeru Chiba has appeared in 136 movies and 108 TV shows.
What was Shigeru Chiba's first movie?
The career of Shigeru Chiba began with Bathhouse 911: Jellyfish Bliss (1978).
What is Shigeru Chiba's most recent movie or series?
Shigeru Chiba's most recent release is Patlabor EZY File 2, which premiered on August 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Shigeru Chiba appeared in?
On television, Shigeru Chiba has appeared in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, JUJUTSU KAISEN.
Shigeru Chiba
1954-02-04 · 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 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).