Shigeru Chiba
Voice ActorShigeru Chiba is the stage name of Japanese voice actor Masaharu Maeda, who voices Yoshihiro Kira in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable. He has spent more than five decades working across anime, live action, and narration.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Chiba voices Yoshihiro Kira, the father of the story's serial killer antagonist Yoshikage Kira, in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable. Despite the shared surname, Yoshihiro is a separate character bound up in his son's carefully hidden double life, and Chiba's performance draws on the actor's long experience voicing eccentric, larger than life supporting figures. The part gave him a foothold in one of the franchise's most acclaimed story arcs, distinct from the comic and narrator heavy roles he is best known for elsewhere.
Career and Notable Roles
Chiba has spent more than fifty years as one of Japanese anime's most recognizable character voices, serving as the narrator for Fist of the North Star and playing Kazuma Kuwabara in YuYu Hakusho. His long running credits also include Pilaf in the original Dragon Ball, Raditz in Dragon Ball Z, and Buggy the Clown in One Piece. He is affiliated with the talent agency 81 Produce and mentored fellow voice actress Megumi Hayashibara early in her career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Shigeru Chiba voice in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Chiba voices Yoshihiro Kira, the father of the story's serial killer antagonist Yoshikage Kira, in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable.
What is Shigeru Chiba's real name?
Shigeru Chiba is the stage name of Japanese voice actor Masaharu Maeda.
What other anime has Shigeru Chiba been in?
Chiba served as the narrator for Fist of the North Star and played Kazuma Kuwabara in YuYu Hakusho. His long running credits also include Pilaf in the original Dragon Ball, Raditz in Dragon Ball Z, and Buggy the Clown in One Piece.
Who is Shigeru Chiba's talent agency?
Shigeru Chiba is affiliated with the talent agency 81 Produce, and he mentored fellow voice actress Megumi Hayashibara early in her career.
When did Shigeru Chiba start voice acting?
Shigeru Chiba was born in 1954 and has spent more than fifty years working across anime, live action, and narration since 1972.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, manga, and official materials. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki, published by Shueisha, and animated by David Production. All rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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