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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Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2015	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 Japanese Drama, 2011, 51 eps Akebono Shiro (Ep. 44) (Guest Role)	51	Akebono Shiro (Ep. 44) Guest Role	8.4
2007	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 Japanese Drama, 2002, 51 eps Retsudou (Ep. 45) (Guest Role)	51	Retsudou (Ep. 45) Guest Role	7.5
1992	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 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 Japanese Drama, 1988, 50 eps Iyo Yajiro (Ep. 27) (Guest Role)	50	Iyo Yajiro (Ep. 27) Guest Role	7.8
1987	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 Japanese Drama, 1984, 49 eps Ichijoji Retsu / Space Sheriff Gavan (Ep. 49) (Guest Role)	49	Ichijoji Retsu / Space Sheriff Gavan (Ep. 49) Guest Role	7.0
1983	Uchuu Keiji Sharivan Japanese Drama, 1983, 51 eps Ichijoji Retsu (Support Role)	51	Ichijoji Retsu Support Role	7.3
1982	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 Japanese Drama, 1981, 26 eps Kenji (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	26	Kenji (Ep. 1) Guest Role	0.0
1981	Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan Japanese Drama, 1981, 50 eps VulEagle [Sub] (Support Role)	50	VulEagle [Sub] Support Role	6.9
1980	Denshi Sentai Denziman Japanese Drama, 1980, 51 eps Ome Daigoro (Main Role)	51	Ome Daigoro Main Role	7.2
1979	Battle Fever J Japanese Drama, 1979, 52 eps Akebono Shiro (Main Role)	52	Akebono Shiro Main Role	6.9
1978	Yagyuu Ichizoku no Inbo Japanese Drama, 1978, 39 eps Tsudzure (Support Role)	39	Tsudzure Support Role	8.1
1977	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 Japanese Drama, 1975, 24 eps Condorman [Suit actor] (Support Role)	24	Condorman [Suit actor] Support Role	7.4
1974	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 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	6.6
1973	Robot Detective Japanese Drama, 1973, 26 eps Hikoman [Suit actor] (Support Role)	26	Hikoman [Suit actor] Support Role	7.0
1972	Jinzou Ningen Kikaider Japanese Drama, 1972, 43 eps Dark Robot [Suit actor] (Support Role)	43	Dark Robot [Suit actor] Support Role	7.1

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2017	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 Japanese Movie, 2013, Ichijoji Retsu (Support Role)	Ichijoji Retsu Support Role	7.1
2012	Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie Japanese Movie, 2012, Ichijoji Retsu / Gavan (Support Role)	Ichijoji Retsu / Gavan Support Role	7.1
2012	Kaizoku Sentai Goukaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie Japanese Movie, 2012, Ichijoji Retsu / Akebono Shiro / Ome Daigoro (Main Role)	Ichijoji Retsu / Akebono Shiro / Ome Daigoro Main Role	7.6
2011	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 Japanese Movie, 2003, [Mimura's comrade] (Bit part)	[Mimura's comrade] Bit part	6.4
1993	Kamen Rider ZO Japanese Movie, 1993, Kuroda (Support Role)	Kuroda Support Role	7.4
1984	Kotaro Makaritoru! Japanese Movie, 1984, Tenkoji Teruhiko (Support Role)	Tenkoji Teruhiko Support Role	0.0
1984	Kimi no Furusato ni Taiyo ga Nobotta Japanese Movie, 1984, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1983	Kabamaru The Ninja Japanese Movie, 1983, Goyu Utage (Support Role)	Goyu Utage Support Role	7.4
1980	Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie Japanese Movie, 1980, Ome Daigoro (Main Role)	Ome Daigoro Main Role	6.9
1979	Battle Fever J: The Movie Japanese Movie, 1979, Akebono Shiro (Main Role)	Akebono Shiro Main Role	6.6
1978	Shogun's Samurai Japanese Movie, 1978, Gamahachi (Support Role)	Gamahachi Support Role	7.4
1974	Sister Street Fighter Japanese Movie, 1974, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.7

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
1994	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 Japanese Special, 1984, 1 eps Araki Yuzuru (Support Role)	1	Araki Yuzuru Support Role	0.0