8.0
Movie
Acting
Kenji Ohba
- Born
- Died
- (aged 71)
- Birthplace
- Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
- Credits
- 40 titles
Biography
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").
Signature work
Known For
8.0
Movie
7.9
Movie
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
8.1
Movie
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
6.6
Movie
Sister Street Fighter
5.9
Movie
Legend of the Eight Samurai
7.7
TV
Ninja Olympiad
5.5
Movie
Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon
7.3
Movie
Kamen Rider ZO
7.7
TV
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
7.2
Movie
Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
8.5
TV
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger
5.8
Movie
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z
8.0
TV
Space Sheriff Gavan
6.8
Movie
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie
7.7
Movie
Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger
7.5
TV
Juken Sentai Gekiranger
6.2
Movie
Space Cop Gavan The Movie
8.5
TV
Space Sheriff Sharivan
Acting credits 37
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger Film | Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan |
| 2016 | Dragon Emperor Film | |
| 2013 | Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z Film | Retsu Ichijouji |
| 2012 | Space Cop Gavan The Movie Film | Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan |
| 2012 | The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan Film | Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan |
| 2012 | Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie Film | Retsu Ichijouji / Gavan / Shiro Akebono / Daigoro Oume |
| 2011 | Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle Film | Daigoro Oume |
| 2011 | Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Film | Bald Guy |
| 2011 | Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger TV | Shirou Akebono (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Juken Sentai Gekiranger TV | Dan, Suugu (voice) (4 ep) |
| 2007 | Kage Film | Jin |
| 2006 | The Legend of Red Dragon Film | Katagari |
| 2004 | Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Film | Bald Guy |
| 2003 | Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Film | Bald Guy (Sushi Shop) |
| 2002 | Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger TV | Retsudou, Shurikenger (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Juukou B-Fighter TV | Haruka's Father (2 ep) |
| 1993 | Making of Kamen Rider ZO Film | Kuroda (archive footage) |
| 1993 | Kamen Rider ZO Film | Kuroda |
| 1992 | Lucia Bud Film | |
| 1988 | Ninja Olympiad TV | Yajirō Iyo (1 ep) |
| 1987 | Taikoki Film | Katō Kiyomasa |
| 1984 | Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy Film | Teruhiko Tenkoji |
| 1984 | The Awesome Circus Bastard Film | Araki Yuzuru |
| 1984 | 君のふるさとに太陽がのぼった Film | |
| 1983 | Legend of the Eight Samurai Film | Inukai Genpachi Nobufuchi |
| 1983 | Kabamaru the Ninja Boy Film | |
| 1983 | Space Sheriff Sharivan TV | Retsu Ichijouji (51 ep) |
| 1982 | Space Sheriff Gavan TV | Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan (44 ep) |
| 1980 | Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie Film | Daigorou Oume / Denzi Blue |
| 1980 | Denshi Sentai Denziman TV | Daigorou Oume (51 ep) |
| 1979 | Battle Fever J: The Movie Film | Shirou Akebono / Battle Kenya |
| 1979 | Battle Fever J TV | Shirou Akebono (52 ep) |
| 1977 | Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon Film | Karate Brother 1 |
| 1977 | J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai TV | Hayato Kono (1 ep) |
| 1974 | The Executioner II: Karate Inferno Film | Henchman (uncredited) |
| 1974 | Sister Street Fighter Film | |
| 1974 | The Executioner Film | Henchman (uncredited) |
Crew credits 3
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger Film | Stunts |
| 1973 | Kikaida 01 TV | Stunts (46 ep) |
| 1973 | Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider Film | Stunts |