Shoya Chiba is an active voice actor with two announced roles in 2026: Neo Michelle in Disney Sparklink Stars and the lead in the anime adaptation of The Strongest Man, Born From Misfortune, which debuts in 2027.
Shoya Chiba has two announced roles from mid-2026. On June 23, the anime adaptation of Fukufuku's light novel The Strongest Man, Born From Misfortune confirmed its 2027 debut and revealed core staff. Chiba stars in the lead role and performs the image song "Luck Out." The production is directed by Shigetaka Ikeda, with series composition by Aki Mizuki, character designs by Yumiko Hara and Yuki Osada, and animation by East Fish Studio.
On July 2, coly revealed Chiba as the voice of Neo Michelle, the leader and center of the UPbeats! group in the smartphone app Disney Sparklink Stars. Neo Michelle is described as a bright and positive mood maker, and the character's jacket features Mickey Mouse motifs. The UPbeats! group has five members, with silhouettes released on July 1 and characters being revealed sequentially. Neo Michelle is the first named character revealed for the game.
Both announcements position Chiba in leading roles across different media, one in a mobile game and one in a television anime. The stories do not provide further details on his other ongoing work or career history.
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On July 2, coly revealed Neo Michelle, the leader and center of the UPbeats! group, for the smartphone app Disney Sparklink Stars. Voiced by Shoya Chiba, Neo Michelle is described as a bright and positive mood maker. The character's jacket features Mickey Mouse motifs. The UPbeats! group has five members, with silhouettes released on July 1 and characters being revealed sequentially.
The anime adaptation of Fukufuku's light novel The Strongest Man, Born From Misfortune has revealed a teaser image, four staff members, and a 2027 debut. Shoya Chiba stars and performs the image song "Luck Out." Shigetaka Ikeda directs, Aki Mizuki handles series composition, Yumiko Hara and Yuki Osada design characters, and East Fish Studio produces animation.