Kenji Ōba

, known professionally as was a Japanese actor and stuntman best known for his roles in the Super Sentai and Metal Heroes series, especially as Retsu Ichijouji/Gavan in the 1982 television series Space Sheriff Gavan.

Life and career Ohba was born as Kenji Takahashi in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, on February 5, 1955.

He also played Shiro Akebono/Battle Kenya in Battle Fever J and Daigoro Oume/DenziBlue in Denshi Sentai Denziman. Ohba was the president of his own action/stunt troupe called "Luck JET" ("JET" being an acronym for "Jaunty Eventful Troupe").

In May 2018, Ohba was reportedly hospitalized after he fainted at his house. He subsequently recovered from the incident.

Ohba died following a long illness on May 6, 2026, at the age of 71. His death was announced the following day. A funeral was held privately with his family only in attendance.

Personal life Ohba's daughter, Nao Wakaba, is an actress.