Shigeru Chiba
Voice ActorShigeru Chiba, stage name of actor Masaharu Maeda, is a veteran Japanese voice actor who plays both the cursed spirit Jogo and Yuji's grandfather Wasuke Itadori in Jujutsu Kaisen. Active since the early 1970s, he is one of anime's longest-working performers, with credits stretching back to Dragon Ball and YuYu Hakusho.
Jujutsu Kaisen Role
Chiba takes on two very different parts in Jujutsu Kaisen: Jogo, one of the series' most destructive cursed spirits and an early antagonist, and Wasuke Itadori, Yuji's late grandfather who appears briefly but leaves a lasting influence on Yuji's outlook. Pairing a booming villain with a quiet, dying relative in the same show is typical of the range Chiba has shown across a five-decade career of both heroic and villainous parts.
Career and Notable Roles
Chiba has voiced Raditz and Garlic Jr. in Dragon Ball Z, Pilaf in the original Dragon Ball, Kazuma Kuwabara in YuYu Hakusho, and Buggy the Clown in One Piece. He also narrates Fist of the North Star, played Yoshihiro Kira in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, and voiced Kefka Palazzo in Dissidia Final Fantasy. Represented by the agency 81 Produce, he has additionally served as a mentor to fellow voice actress Megumi Hayashibara.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Shigeru Chiba voice in Jujutsu Kaisen?
Chiba takes on two roles in Jujutsu Kaisen: Jogo, one of the series' most destructive cursed spirits, and Wasuke Itadori, Yuji Itadori's late grandfather who appears briefly early in the story. Playing both a booming villain and a quiet, dying relative in the same show reflects the range Chiba has displayed across his career.
What is Shigeru Chiba's real name?
Shigeru Chiba is the stage name of actor Masaharu Maeda. He is represented by the talent agency 81 Produce.
What other anime characters has Shigeru Chiba voiced?
Beyond Jujutsu Kaisen, Chiba has voiced Raditz and Garlic Jr. in Dragon Ball Z, Pilaf in the original Dragon Ball, Kazuma Kuwabara in YuYu Hakusho, and Buggy the Clown in One Piece.
What video game and other non-anime roles has Shigeru Chiba played?
Chiba's other work includes narrating Fist of the North Star, playing Yoshihiro Kira in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, and voicing Kefka Palazzo in the video game Dissidia Final Fantasy.
How long has Shigeru Chiba been a voice actor?
Chiba, born in 1954, has been active in the industry since 1972, one of the longest careers of any Jujutsu Kaisen cast member. He has also served as a mentor to fellow voice actress Megumi Hayashibara.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to MAPPA and Toho.
- Game pages: official box art for Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Gege Akutami.
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