Kenji Ohba

Ohba Kenji

  • Name: Ohba Kenji
  • Native name: 大葉健二
  • Given name: Takahashi Kenji
  • Also Known as: Takahashi Kenji, Oba Kenji, Ooba Kenji, 高橋健二
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: February 5, 1955
  • Died: May 6, 2026
Takahashi Kenji, best known as Ohba Kenji, was a 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 was the president of his own action/stunt troupe called "Luck JET" ("JET" being an acronym for "Jaunty Eventful Troupe").

In May 2018, he was reportedly hospitalized after he fainted at his house.

He died following a long illness on May 6, 2026, at the age of 71.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2015
Wise and Foolish
Wise and Foolish
Japanese Drama, 2015, 8 eps
[CEO] (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)
8
[CEO] (Ep. 8)
Guest Role
7.7
2011
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
Japanese Drama, 2011, 51 eps
Akebono Shiro (Ep. 44) (Guest Role)
51
Akebono Shiro (Ep. 44)
Guest Role
8.4
2007
Juken Sentai Gekiranger
Juken Sentai Gekiranger
Japanese Drama, 2007, 49 eps
Dan (Ep. 39-40, 42, 45) (Guest Role)
49
Dan (Ep. 39-40, 42, 45)
Guest Role
7.8
2002
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger
Japanese Drama, 2002, 51 eps
Retsudou (Ep. 45) (Guest Role)
51
Retsudou (Ep. 45)
Guest Role
7.5
1992
Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File
Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File
Japanese Drama, 1992, 11 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest Role)
11
(Ep. 7)
Guest Role
0.0
1988
Kamen Rider Black RX
Kamen Rider Black RX
Japanese Drama, 1988, 47 eps
Kujo Masaru (Ep. 34) (Guest Role)
47
Kujo Masaru (Ep. 34)
Guest Role
7.2
1988
Sekai Ninja Sen Jiraiya
Sekai Ninja Sen Jiraiya
Japanese Drama, 1988, 50 eps
Iyo Yajiro (Ep. 27) (Guest Role)
50
Iyo Yajiro (Ep. 27)
Guest Role
7.8
1987
Choujinki Metalder
Choujinki Metalder
Japanese Drama, 1987, 39 eps
Takuji (Ep. 25-26) (Guest Role)
39
Takuji (Ep. 25-26)
Guest Role
7.8
1984
Uchuu Keiji Shaider
Uchuu Keiji Shaider
Japanese Drama, 1984, 49 eps
Ichijoji Retsu / Space Sheriff Gavan (Ep. 49) (Guest Role)
49
Ichijoji Retsu / Space Sheriff Gavan (Ep. 49)
Guest Role
7.1
1983
Uchuu Keiji Sharivan
Uchuu Keiji Sharivan
Japanese Drama, 1983, 51 eps
Ichijoji Retsu (Support Role)
51
Ichijoji Retsu
Support Role
7.3
1982
Uchuu Keiji Gavan
Uchuu Keiji Gavan
Japanese Drama, 1982, 44 eps
Ichijoji Retsu / Gavan (Main Role)
44
Ichijoji Retsu / Gavan
Main Role
7.3
1981
Police Department Murder Division
Police Department Murder Division
Japanese Drama, 1981, 26 eps
Kenji (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
26
Kenji (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
0.0
1981
Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan
Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan
Japanese Drama, 1981, 50 eps
VulEagle [Sub] (Support Role)
50
VulEagle [Sub]
Support Role
6.9
1980
Denshi Sentai Denziman
Denshi Sentai Denziman
Japanese Drama, 1980, 51 eps
Ome Daigoro (Main Role)
51
Main Role
7.2
1979
Battle Fever J
Battle Fever J
Japanese Drama, 1979, 52 eps
Akebono Shiro (Main Role)
52
Main Role
6.9
1978
Yagyuu Ichizoku no Inbo
Yagyuu Ichizoku no Inbo
Japanese Drama, 1978, 39 eps
Tsudzure (Support Role)
39
Tsudzure
Support Role
8.1
1977
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai
Japanese Drama, 1977, 35 eps
Kono Hayato (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
35
Kono Hayato (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
6.7
1975
Seigi no Symbol: Condorman
Seigi no Symbol: Condorman
Japanese Drama, 1975, 24 eps
Condorman [Suit actor] (Support Role)
24
Condorman [Suit actor]
Support Role
7.4
1974
THE BODY-GUARD
THE BODY-GUARD
Japanese Drama, 1974, 26 eps
(Ep. 5-6, 11) (Guest Role)
26
(Ep. 5-6, 11)
Guest Role
0.0
1973
Kikaider 01
Kikaider 01
Japanese Drama, 1973, 46 eps
Kikaider 01 [Suit actor] | Kikaider [Suit actor] | Shadow Robot [Suit actor] (Support Role)
46
Kikaider 01 [Suit actor] | Kikaider [Suit actor] | Shadow Robot [Suit actor]
Support Role
6.5
1973
Robot Detective
Robot Detective
Japanese Drama, 1973, 26 eps
Hikoman [Suit actor] (Support Role)
26
Hikoman [Suit actor]
Support Role
7.0
1972
Jinzou Ningen Kikaider
Jinzou Ningen Kikaider
Japanese Drama, 1972, 43 eps
Dark Robot [Suit actor] (Support Role)
43
Dark Robot [Suit actor]
Support Role
7.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2017
Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan vs. Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger
Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan vs. Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Ichijoji Retsu (Support Role)
Ichijoji Retsu
Support Role
7.7
2013
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Ichijoji Retsu (Support Role)
Ichijoji Retsu
Support Role
7.1
2012
Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie
Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Ichijoji Retsu / Gavan (Support Role)
Ichijoji Retsu / Gavan
Support Role
7.1
2012
Main Role
7.6
2011
Goukaiger Goseiger Super Sentai: 199 Hero Great Battle
Goukaiger Goseiger Super Sentai: 199 Hero Great Battle
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Ome Daigoro (Support Role)
Ome Daigoro
Support Role
7.8
2003
Battle Royale II: Requiem
Battle Royale II: Requiem
Japanese Movie, 2003,
[Mimura's comrade] (Bit part)
[Mimura's comrade]
Bit part
6.4
1993
Kamen Rider ZO
Kamen Rider ZO
Japanese Movie, 1993,
Kuroda (Support Role)
Kuroda
Support Role
7.4
1984
Kotaro Makaritoru!
Kotaro Makaritoru!
Japanese Movie, 1984,
Tenkoji Teruhiko (Support Role)
Tenkoji Teruhiko
Support Role
0.0
1984
Kimi no Furusato ni Taiyo ga Nobotta
Kimi no Furusato ni Taiyo ga Nobotta
Japanese Movie, 1984,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1983
Kabamaru The Ninja
Kabamaru The Ninja
Japanese Movie, 1983,
Goyu Utage (Support Role)
Goyu Utage
Support Role
7.4
1980
Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie
Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie
Japanese Movie, 1980,
Ome Daigoro (Main Role)
Ome Daigoro
Main Role
6.9
1979
Battle Fever J: The Movie
Battle Fever J: The Movie
Japanese Movie, 1979,
Akebono Shiro (Main Role)
Akebono Shiro
Main Role
6.6
1978
Shogun's Samurai
Shogun's Samurai
Japanese Movie, 1978,
Gamahachi (Support Role)
Gamahachi
Support Role
7.4
1974
Sister Street Fighter
Sister Street Fighter
Japanese Movie, 1974,
(Support Role)
Support Role
6.7
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
1994
Yamamura Misa Suspense: Juken Senso Satsujin Jidai
Yamamura Misa Suspense: Juken Senso Satsujin Jidai
Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps
Wakagi Akira (Support Role)
1
Wakagi Akira
Support Role
0.0
1984
Subarashiki Circus Yaro
Subarashiki Circus Yaro
Japanese Special, 1984, 1 eps
Araki Yuzuru (Support Role)
1
Araki Yuzuru
Support Role
0.0
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Ohba Kenji

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  • First Name: Kenji
  • Family Name: Ohba
  • Native name: 大葉健二
  • Also Known as: Takahashi Kenji, Oba Kenji, Ooba Kenji, 高橋健二
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: February 5, 1955
  • Died: May 6, 2026

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