Acting

Kenji Ohba

Born 1955-02-05 · Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

Died 2026-05-06

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").

Credits

Newest first

Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger
as Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan
2017
Dragon Emperor
2016
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z
as Retsu Ichijouji
2013
Space Cop Gavan The Movie
as Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan
2012
The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan
as Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan
2012
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie
as Retsu Ichijouji / Gavan / Shiro Akebono / Daigoro Oume
2012
Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
as Daigoro Oume
2011
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
as Bald Guy
2011
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
as Shirou Akebono
2011
Juken Sentai Gekiranger
as Dan
2007
Juken Sentai Gekiranger
as Suugu (voice)
2007
Kage
as Jin
2007
The Legend of Red Dragon
as Katagari
2006
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
as Bald Guy
2004
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
as Bald Guy (Sushi Shop)
2003
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger
as Retsudou, Shurikenger
2002
Juukou B-Fighter
as Haruka's Father
1995
Making of Kamen Rider ZO
as Kuroda (archive footage)
1993
Kamen Rider ZO
as Kuroda
1993
Lucia Bud
1992
Ninja Olympiad
as Yajirō Iyo
1988
Taikoki
as Katō Kiyomasa
1987
Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy
as Teruhiko Tenkoji
1984
The Awesome Circus Bastard
as Araki Yuzuru
1984
君のふるさとに太陽がのぼった
1984
Legend of the Eight Samurai
as Inukai Genpachi Nobufuchi
1983
Kabamaru the Ninja Boy
1983
Space Sheriff Sharivan
as Retsu Ichijouji
1983
Space Sheriff Gavan
as Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan
1982
Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie
as Daigorou Oume / Denzi Blue
1980
Denshi Sentai Denziman
as Daigorou Oume
1980
Battle Fever J: The Movie
as Shirou Akebono / Battle Kenya
1979
Battle Fever J
as Shirou Akebono
1979
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger
Stunts
1978
Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon
as Karate Brother 1
1977
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai
as Hayato Kono
1977
The Executioner II: Karate Inferno
as Henchman (uncredited)
1974
Sister Street Fighter
1974
The Executioner
as Henchman (uncredited)
1974
Kikaida 01
Stunts
1973
Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider
Stunts
1973