Viva Chiba! The Bodyguard is a 1973 English-language Action Crime movie. Karate master and anti-drug vigilante Chiba returns to his home in Japan, where he holds a press conference announcing his intention to wipe out the nation's drug industry. He also offers his services as a bodyguard to anyone who is willing to come forward and provide information about the drug lords' activities. He is soon approached by a mysterious woman claiming to have important information and asking for Chiba's protection. She ms to be legitimate, but is she really what she appears to be? Written by Jean-Marc Rocher. Viva chiba! the bodyguard stars Shinichi Chiba in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Etsuko Shiomi, Jirô Yabuki, Mari Atsumi, Kinji Takinami, Yayoi Watanabe and Mas Oyama. It was released on 30th June 1973.