Acting
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).
Acting
- 2026Let's go KAIKIGUMINarration (voice)12 ep.
- 2026The Demon King's Daughter Is Too Kind!!Narrator (voice)12 ep.
- 2025Nyaight of the Living CatNarrator (voice)12 ep.
- 2025ClevatessBroco (voice)12 ep.
- 2025Mashin Creator WataruGrandpa Channel (voice)2 ep.
- 2025Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!Aja (voice)2 ep.
- 2025FarmagiaDentro (voice)12 ep.
- 2025I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!?Narrator (voice)24 ep.
- 2024Tokyo OverrideYukio (voice)5 ep.
- 2024Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199Sakezou Sado (voice)26 ep.
- 2024ビーロボカブタック鲨鱼辣椒51 ep.
- 2024Tales of Wedding RingsAlabaster (voice)25 ep.
- 2023The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love YouGod (voice)36 ep.
- 2023Zom 100: Bucket List of the DeadHiko-jii (voice)3 ep.
- 2023Hyakusho Kizoku-the farmer's daysOyaji-dono (voice)36 ep.
- 2023Rurouni KenshinNenji Kashiwazaki (voice)11 ep.
- 2023ANIME MANGA EXPLOSIONSelf - Voice for Shigeo Shiba1 ep.
- 2023Magical DestroyersChōgō-shi (voice)12 ep.
- 2023Ohsama Sentai King-OhgerKing Gaburicalibur (Voice)4 ep.
- 2023Kaina of the Great Snow SeaSignkeeper (voice)3 ep.
- 2023HIGH CARDLucky Lunchman (voice)12 ep.
- 2023Handyman Saitou in Another WorldDemon Lord (voice)5 ep.
- 2022Urusei YatsuraRyunosuke's Dad (voice)9 ep.
- 2022BOCCHI THE ROCK!Post-Apocalyptic Guy (voice)1 ep.
- 2022The Heike StoryEmperor Go-Shirakawa (voice)11 ep.
- 2020Warlords of SigrdrifaMaintenance team leader (voice)12 ep.
- 2020JUJUTSU KAISENJogo (voice)19 ep.
- 2020Rail RomanesqueNarrator (voice)11 ep.
- 2020Diary of Our Days at the BreakwaterTakohigeya Store Manager (voice)2 ep.
- 2020ListenersLeo Marshall (voice)12 ep.
- 2020DorohedoroChidaruma (voice)12 ep.
- 2020Natsunagu!Shige Chiba (voice)12 ep.
- 2019Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no YaibaZenitsu's Master (voice)2 ep.
- 2018Pop Team EpicPipimi (voice)1 ep.
- 2017WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us?Grick Graycrack (voice)5 ep.
- 2017Makeruna!! Aku no Gundan!Hiyodoru (voice)3 ep.
- 2017The Laughing Salesman NEWYosuke Uchinaki(Story5)12 ep.
- 2016彼岸島X3 ep.
- 2016March Comes In Like a LionSomeji Kawamoto (voice)20 ep.
- 2014Yona of the DawnOld Man Hide (voice)2 ep.
- 2014The Next Generation: PatlaborShigeo Shiba13 ep.
- 2013声優戦隊ボイストーム7(voice)11 ep.
- 2013Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199Sakezou Sado (voice)26 ep.
- 2013Zyuden Sentai KyoryugerKyoryuger Arsenal (voice)60 ep.
- 2012JoJo's Bizarre AdventureYoshihiro Kira (voice)9 ep.
- 2012HyoukaTanimoto (voice)1 ep.
- 2011Kaizoku Sentai GokaigerSneak Brother Elder (voice)1 ep.
- 2010Princess JellyfishSaburōta Negishi (voice)11 ep.
- 2010And Yet the Town MovesShunsaku Matsuda (voice)12 ep.
- 2010Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Phantom ArcVanilla Vartla6 ep.
- 2008Casshern SinsTomb Guardian (voice)2 ep.
- 2005The Law of UekiGenguro Ueki (voice)3 ep.
- 2004Beet the Vandel Busterメルモンド / Melmond77 ep.
- 2004MonsterMilch (voice)3 ep.
- 2002電光超特急ヒカリアン52 ep.
- 2002MiniPatoShigeo Shiba (voice)3 ep.
- 2000Mon Colle KnightsProfessor Ichiroubei Hiiragi (voice)51 ep.
- 1999One PieceBuggy (voice)4 ep.
- 1999Rerere no Tensai Bakabon24 ep.
- 1999Kamikaze Kaitou JeanneHimuro Todaiji44 ep.
- 1999Harlock Saga - The Ring of the Nibelungs6 ep.
- 1998どっきりドクター雪之丞27 ep.
- 1998Serial Experiments LainOffice worker13 ep.
- 1998Very Private LessonAya's Father (voice)2 ep.
- 1998Cowboy BebopVideo Maniac (voice)1 ep.
- 1997B-Robo Kabutack鲨鱼辣椒52 ep.
- 1997Denji Sentai MegarangerObservatory Owner1 ep.
- 1996Apocalypse ZeroChidokuro / Zenigata (voice)2 ep.
- 1996Violinist of HamelinOboe (voice)25 ep.
- 1996Saber Marionette JNarrator (voice)50 ep.
- 1996Midori no MakibaōChuubei61 ep.
- 1995Chouriki Sentai OhrangerSatoru's Father1 ep.
- 1994The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVAOperative A (voice)10 ep.
- 1994Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho6 ep.
- 1994An Adventure in the Otaku GalaxyNekketsu2 ep.
- 1994Iria: Zeiram the AnimationFujikuro (voice)6 ep.
- 1994Final Fantasy: Legend of the CrystalsValkus (voice)4 ep.
- 1994Natsuki CrisisTetsuo Daigō2 ep.
- 1994Ninja Sentai KakurangerChochin Novice (voice)1 ep.
- 1993Bad BoysHirokazu Sugimoto5 ep.
- 1993Battle AngelVector (voice)2 ep.
- 1993Ghost Sweeper MikamiDr. Chaos (voice)45 ep.
- 1993Whiz-Kids TVてっちゃん1 ep.
- 1993Gosei Sentai DairangerKabuki Novice (voice)2 ep.
- 1992Yu Yu HakushoKazuma Kuwabara (voice)112 ep.
- 1992Ai no KusabiLuke (voice)2 ep.
- 1992サラダ十勇士トマトマン50 ep.
- 1991Marude DameoSabu (voice)47 ep.
- 1991The Abashiri FamilyGoemon Abashiri (voice)4 ep.
- 1990Devil Hunter YohkoChiaki Mano (voice)6 ep.
- 1990Patlabor: The New FilesShigeo Shiba (voice)16 ep.
- 1990Special Rescue Police WinspectorRyoma Kagawa's father2 ep.
- 1989Patlabor: The TV SeriesChief Shigeo Shiba (voice)47 ep.
- 1989Dragon Ball ZGarlic Jr.193 ep.
- 1989Ranma ½Sasuke Sarugakure (voice)12 ep.
- 1989Alfred J. KwakDolf (voice)52 ep.
- 1988Doctor Chichibuyama2 ep.
- 1988FKinoshita (voice)31 ep.
- 1987Grimm's Fairy Tale ClassicsFrog Prince (voice)3 ep.
- 1987Norakuro-kunお梅50 ep.
- 1987Hyper Combat Unit DangaiohGil Berg3 ep.
- 1987Ultra BTateo Tosaka (voice)118 ep.
- 1987Twilight Q2 ep.
- 1986Anmitsu Hime: From Amakara CastleOttotto / Tanesuke Kakino (voices)51 ep.
- 1986Maison IkkokuYotsuya / Soichiro (voice)96 ep.
- 1986Magical Idol Pastel Yumi25 ep.
- 1986Dragon BallPilaf (voice)9 ep.
- 1985High School! Kimengumi144 ep.
- 1985Magical Emi, the Magic StarMadoka Kokubunji (voice)32 ep.
- 1985Konpora Kid大五郎（パパ）26 ep.
- 1984Fist of the North Star152 ep.
- 1984Panzer World Galientレッド・ウインドゥ25 ep.
- 1984Chikkun TakkunDr. Bell (voice)23 ep.
- 1983Little Big Noseぼろがっぱ19 ep.
- 1983Mrs. Pepper PotApu Apu / Golonya (voice)130 ep.
- 1983Armored Trooper VOTOMSBanilla (voice)39 ep.
- 1983Andro MelosAlien Epu "Erupa", Edoras (voice)45 ep.
- 1982The Mysterious Cities of GoldPriest39 ep.
- 1982Time Bokan Series: Gyakuten Ippatsuman58 ep.
- 1981Fang of the Sun DougramGeorge75 ep.
- 1981Miss MachikoMr. Yamagata Kunio (voice)95 ep.
- 1981Dr. SlumpNikochan's Servant (voice)243 ep.
- 1980X-BomberHeracles (voice)25 ep.
- 1980Muteking, The Dashing WarriorKurodako Brothers (Voice)56 ep.
- 1980The Wonderful Adventures of NilsGusta (voice)52 ep.
- 1979Misha the BearcubNekosuki (voice)26 ep.
- 1979The UltramanMonki (voice)50 ep.
- 1978Future Boy ConanIslander (voice)2 ep.
- 1970Tomorrow's JoeMamoru Aoyama (voice)47 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2021Yo-kai Watch ♪Sound Director98 ep.
- 1999Amazing Nurse NanakoSound Director6 ep.
- 1998Spectral ForceSound Director2 ep.
- 1996Twin SignalSound Director3 ep.
- 1989Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!Sound Director6 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2020JUJUTSU KAISENGrandfather (voice), Jogo (voice), Wasuke Itadori (voice)19 ep.
- 2025Mashin Creator WataruGrandpa Channel (voice)2 ep.
- 2024Rurouni KenshinNenji Kashiwazaki (voice)11 ep.
- 2025Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!Aja (voice)2 ep.
- 2024Tokyo OverrideYukio (voice)5 ep.
- 2024ANIME MANGA EXPLOSIONSelf - Voice for Shigeo Shiba1 ep.
- 2006One PieceBuggy (voice)4 ep.
- 2023Urusei YatsuraRyunosuke's Dad (voice)9 ep.
- 2023Zom 100: Bucket List of the DeadHiko-jii (voice)3 ep.
- 2023Ohsama Sentai King-OhgerKing Gaburicalibur (Voice)4 ep.
- 2023Handyman Saitou in Another WorldDemon Lord (voice)5 ep.
- 2023Kaina of the Great Snow SeaSignkeeper (voice)3 ep.
- 2022BOCCHI THE ROCK!Post-Apocalyptic Guy (voice)1 ep.
- 2020Rail RomanesqueNarrator (voice)11 ep.
- 2020Diary of Our Days at the BreakwaterTakohigeya Store Manager (voice)2 ep.
- 2019Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no YaibaZenitsu's Master (voice)2 ep.
- 2016March Comes In Like a LionSomeji Kawamoto (voice)21 ep.
- 2018Pop Team EpicPipimi (voice)1 ep.
- 2017WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us?Grick Graycrack (voice)5 ep.
- 2017Makeruna!! Aku no Gundan!Hiyodoru (voice)3 ep.
- 2016彼岸島X3 ep.
- 2016JoJo's Bizarre AdventureYoshihiro Kira (voice)9 ep.
- 2015Yona of the DawnOld Man Hide (voice)2 ep.
- 2013Zyuden Sentai KyoryugerDoctor Ulshade / Kyoryu Violet I5 ep.
- 2012HyoukaTanimoto (voice)1 ep.
- 2011Kaizoku Sentai GokaigerSneak Brother Elder (voice)1 ep.
- 2009Casshern SinsTomb Guardian (voice)2 ep.
- 2005The Law of UekiGenguro Ueki (voice)3 ep.
- 2005MonsterMilch (voice)3 ep.
- 1998Cowboy BebopVideo Maniac (voice)1 ep.
- 1997Denji Sentai MegarangerObservatory Owner1 ep.
- 1995Chouriki Sentai OhrangerSatoru's Father1 ep.
- 1994Ninja Sentai KakurangerChochin Novice (voice)1 ep.
- 1993Gosei Sentai DairangerKabuki Novice (voice)2 ep.
- 1991Special Rescue Police WinspectorRyoma Kagawa's father2 ep.
- 1989Ranma ½Announcer (voice), Sasuke Sarugakure (voice), Store manager (voice)12 ep.
- 1989Dragon Ball ZRaditz (voice)1 ep.
- 1987Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics(voice), Frog Prince (voice), The Hunter (voice)3 ep.
- 1983Armored Trooper VOTOMSBanilla (voice), computer voice, man (voice)41 ep.
- 1986Dragon BallPilaf (voice)9 ep.
- 1985Magical Emi, the Magic StarMadoka Kokubunji (voice)32 ep.
- 1978Future Boy ConanAdditional Voices (voice), Islander (voice)2 ep.
Also known as: 前田正治 · Maeda Masaharu · 千葉 繁 · 千葉繫 · شیگرو چیبا