Kenji Ohba: key obituary facts
Is Kenji Ohba dead? Yes. Kenji Ohba died on May 6, 2026, at age 71.
Cause of death: Kenji Ohba's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Kenji Ohba known for?
He was known as Japanese actor and stuntman (1955-2026).
More about Kenji Ohba
Born: 5 February 1955.
Place of birth: Matsuyama.
Place of death: Matsuyama.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, impresario, stunt performer.
Nationality: Japan.
Notable work: Space Sheriff Gavan, Kill Bill: Volume 1, Legend of the Eight Samurai, Igano Kabamaru, Kōtarō Makaritōru!, Denshi Sentai Denziman, Battle Fever J.
Career began: 1971.
Also known as: Kenji Oba, Kenji Takahashi, Kenji Ohba.
Years active: 1965–2026.
Kenji Ohba, a Japanese actor and stuntman, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 71.
Born Kenji Takahashi in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, he was known professionally as Kenji Ohba and had an acting career that lasted from 1965 to 2026. He was best known for his roles in the Super Sentai and Metal Heroes series, including Retsu Ichijouji/Gavan in the 1982 television series Space Sheriff Gavan, Shiro Akebono/Battle Kenya in Battle Fever J, and Daigoro Oume/DenziBlue in Denshi Sentai Denjiman.
Kenji Ohba, 71, Japanese actor and stuntman.