Acting
Kenji Ohba
Born 1955-02-05
Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
Department: Acting
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").
Known For
Prominent works featuring Kenji Ohba
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003
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Kill Bill: Vol. 2
2004
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Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
2011
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Battle Fever J
1979
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Juken Sentai Gekiranger
2007
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Juukou B-Fighter
1995
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Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
2011
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Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger
2002
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Denshi Sentai Denziman
1980
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Space Sheriff Gavan
1982
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (41 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger | Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan | Movie | 2017 |
 | Dragon Emperor | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2016 |
 | Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z | Retsu Ichijouji | Movie | 2013 |
 | Space Cop Gavan The Movie | Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan | Movie | 2012 |
 | The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan | Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan | Movie | 2012 |
 | Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie | Retsu Ichijouji / Gavan / Shiro Akebono / Daigoro Oume | Movie | 2012 |
 | Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle | Daigoro Oume | Movie | 2011 |
 | Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair | Bald Guy | Movie | 2011 |
 | Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger | Shirou Akebono | TV Series | 2011 |
 | Juken Sentai Gekiranger | Dan | TV Series | 2007 |
| Juken Sentai Gekiranger | Suugu (voice) | TV Series | 2007 |
| Kage | Jin | Movie | 2007 | |
 | The Legend of Red Dragon | Katagari | Movie | 2006 |
 | Kill Bill: Vol. 2 | Bald Guy | Movie | 2004 |
 | Kill Bill: Vol. 1 | Bald Guy (Sushi Shop) | Movie | 2003 |
 | Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger | Retsudou, Shurikenger | TV Series | 2002 |
 | Juukou B-Fighter | Haruka's Father | TV Series | 1995 |
| Making of Kamen Rider ZO | Kuroda (archive footage) | Movie | 1993 | |
 | Kamen Rider ZO | Kuroda | Movie | 1993 |
 | Lucia Bud | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1992 |
 | Ninja Olympiad | Yajirō Iyo | TV Series | 1988 |
 | Taikoki | Katō Kiyomasa | Movie | 1987 |
 | Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy | Teruhiko Tenkoji | Movie | 1984 |
 | The Awesome Circus Bastard | Araki Yuzuru | Movie | 1984 |
| 君のふるさとに太陽がのぼった | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1984 | |
 | Legend of the Eight Samurai | Inukai Genpachi Nobufuchi | Movie | 1983 |
 | Kabamaru the Ninja Boy | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1983 |
 | Space Sheriff Sharivan | Retsu Ichijouji | TV Series | 1983 |
 | Space Sheriff Gavan | Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan | TV Series | 1982 |
 | Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie | Daigorou Oume / Denzi Blue | Movie | 1980 |
 | Denshi Sentai Denziman | Daigorou Oume | TV Series | 1980 |
 | Battle Fever J: The Movie | Shirou Akebono / Battle Kenya | Movie | 1979 |
 | Battle Fever J | Shirou Akebono | TV Series | 1979 |
 | J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger | Stunts | Movie | 1978 |
 | Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon | Karate Brother 1 | Movie | 1977 |
 | J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai | Hayato Kono | TV Series | 1977 |
 | The Executioner II: Karate Inferno | Henchman (uncredited) | Movie | 1974 |
 | Sister Street Fighter | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1974 |
 | The Executioner | Henchman (uncredited) | Movie | 1974 |
 | Kikaida 01 | Stunts | TV Series | 1973 |
 | Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider | Stunts | Movie | 1973 |