Kenji Ohba

Acting

February 5, 1955 – May 6, 2026 (aged 71)

Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

Kenji Takahashi (February 5, 1955 – May 6, 2026), known professionally as Kenji Ohba, was a prolific Japanese actor and former stuntman best known for his roles in the Super Sentai and Metal Heroes series, especially as Retsu Ichijouji / Gavan in the 1982 TV series Space Sheriff Gavan. He is the president of his own action/stunt troupe called "Luck JET" ("JET" being an acronym for "Jaunty Eventful Troupe").

Filmography

Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger

Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger2017 · Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan

Dragon Emperor

Dragon Emperor2016

Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z

Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z2013 · Retsu Ichijouji

Space Cop Gavan The Movie

Space Cop Gavan The Movie2012 · Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan

The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan

The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan2012 · Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie2012 · Retsu Ichijouji / Gavan / Shiro Akebono / Daigoro Oume

Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle

Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle2011 · Daigoro Oume

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair2011 · Bald Guy

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger2011 · Shirou Akebono

Juken Sentai Gekiranger

Juken Sentai Gekiranger2007 · Suugu (voice)

Kage2007 · Jin

The Legend of Red Dragon

The Legend of Red Dragon2006 · Katagari

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Kill Bill: Vol. 22004 · Bald Guy

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 12003 · Bald Guy (Sushi Shop)

Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger

Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger2002 · Retsudou, Shurikenger

Juukou B-Fighter

Juukou B-Fighter1995 · Haruka's Father

Making of Kamen Rider ZO

Making of Kamen Rider ZO1993 · Kuroda (archive footage)

Kamen Rider ZO

Kamen Rider ZO1993 · Kuroda

Lucia Bud

Ninja Olympiad

Ninja Olympiad1988 · Yajirō Iyo

Taikoki

Taikoki1987 · Katō Kiyomasa

Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy

Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy1984 · Teruhiko Tenkoji

The Awesome Circus Bastard

The Awesome Circus Bastard1984 · Araki Yuzuru

君のふるさとに太陽がのぼった

君のふるさとに太陽がのぼった1984

Legend of the Eight Samurai

Legend of the Eight Samurai1983 · Inukai Genpachi Nobufuchi

Kabamaru the Ninja Boy

Kabamaru the Ninja Boy1983

Space Sheriff Sharivan

Space Sheriff Sharivan1983 · Retsu Ichijouji

The Borgia Stick

The Borgia Stick1982 · Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan

Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie

Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie1980 · Daigorou Oume / Denzi Blue

Denshi Sentai Denziman

Denshi Sentai Denziman1980 · Daigorou Oume

Battle Fever J: The Movie

Battle Fever J: The Movie1979 · Shirou Akebono / Battle Kenya

Schade um das schöne Geld

Schade um das schöne Geld1979 · Shirou Akebono

Strange Tales of Liao Zhai

Strange Tales of Liao Zhai1977 · Karate Brother 1

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai1977 · Hayato Kono

The Executioner II: Karate Inferno

The Executioner II: Karate Inferno1974 · Henchman (uncredited)

Sister Street Fighter

Sister Street Fighter1974

The Executioner

The Executioner1974 · Henchman (uncredited)