kenji ohba passed away yesterday
from JAE's twitter:
[Obituary] We regret to inform you that our business partner, actor Kenji Ohba, passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 72, after a long illness. We express our heartfelt gratitude for your kindness and support during the deceased's lifetime, and we respectfully inform you of this news. The wake and funeral will be held privately with only close family members present, in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family.
i'll try to add his colleague's messages as well since he was so deeply loved and respected by everybody
Kenji Ohba. I was able to become Space Sheriff Sharivan thanks to you. I'd love to go back someday and shout "Vaporize! Red Flash!" to give a pep talk to my junior space detectives! It became an unfulfilled dream. JAC was a big part of our youth. I won't forget! thank you very much.
Kenji, I'm truly saddened by this. I truly believed he would recover, so I haven't come to terms with it yet, but I'm so grateful for everything he did for me during his lifetime. All my memories of Kenji are bright, fun, and filled with laughter—they're all sparkling and wonderful. I offer my deepest condolences.
Kenji Ohba has passed away. Although I was prepared for this, I can't help but feel disappointed now that the time has actually come. He's a fellow member of JAC (Japan Action Club), and we've been rivals and allies since our teens, fighting together to spread action in Japan. I will never forget the decades we spent together. Kenji, get plenty of rest. You really did a great job. My deepest condolences to the grief of your family, and I cherish the memory of your loved one as we pray for their soul to rest in peace. Junichi Haruta
