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Shigeru Chiba's Real Name: Masaharu Maeda
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Shigeru Chiba (千葉繁) 本名: Masaharu Maeda (前田正治)
Answer: Shigeru Chiba's real name is Masaharu Maeda (前田正治). He is known for wild ad-libs as Megane in Urusei Yatsura, Buggy in One Piece, and as the narrator of Fist of the North Star.
Masaharu Maeda was born on February 4, 1954, in Kumamoto Prefecture. Japanese reference sources list 前田正治 as both his real name and a former stage name; he later took the stage name 千葉繁. He is with the agency 81 Produce.
He became a fan favorite as Megane, Ataru's loud friend in the 1981 anime Urusei Yatsura, a role famous for long, improvised rants. He is also the narrator of the 1984 anime Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken) and voices the pirate clown Buggy in One Piece. He is known for fast, comedic, ad-lib-heavy performances in many series and games.
He has also worked as a sound director. His real name appears in Japanese reference sources.
FAQ
Who does Shigeru Chiba voice in One Piece? Buggy the Clown.
Is Shigeru Chiba the narrator of Fist of the North Star? Yes, he narrated the 1984 anime series.