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What are your farewell words to Ohba Kenji?https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2453145/
>>23851247He not only was fantastic at action and loved tokusatsu as a medium but his playful style of acting always made me smile whenever I saw him in any project, even when he's serious you can tell he's having fun in anything he doesHe'll be forever missed
>>23851247One of -the- faces/voices of toku hero acting/songs to me. Crazy that he's gone.
Veteran tokusatsu director Nobuhiro Suzumura's comment: https://x.com/suzu_n_official/status/2052281306000789522?s=20
Comment from Hiroshi Watari, the protagonist actor of Sharivan and Spielban who also recently had a minor role in Polar Beginning: https://x.com/watari164/status/2052278830417744018?s=20
Damn there’s only Sharivan left in the original lineup huh
>>23851267https://x.com/watari164/status/2051982640396599786?s=20
Veteran Director Ryuta Tasaki's comment: https://x.com/tasaki4158/status/2052280170959229168?s=20
He was even able to appear in Hollywood with Kill BillI haven't seen every role of him but I loved every time I've seen him on the screen RIP
>>23851243RIP to the man himself>>23850266Tom Constantine is that you? Nobody would have the info that early unless you part of suit actor circle living in Japan.
They're together now...
>>23851279Shame that a shitposter kept pretending to be >>23850266I have to assume it's him since the Sailor Moon anon quit acting iirc, although he's still in japan and knows several suit actors so I guess it could still have been him
>>23851291>Sailor Moon anonwhich one is this again
>>23850729Just because Shirakura used to be good at his job doesn't mean he's good at it nowadays. There's many other cases like him in the corporate world.
Rest in peace, King!
Wonder how long until someone from the Infinity cast will say something about this. Like the guy you based your whole show on just died.
I'm sure the cast were looking forward to meeting their senpai and doing a movie together. But it wasn't meant to be...
>>23851306>Gavan Infinity is so dull it killed the original Gavan
>>23851306The official Metal Hero Twitter also haven't post anything about it, maybe in few hours.
>>23851267oh yeah what ever happened to most of the metal hero actors? I know of shaider's actor being dead
>>23851306Give it a few hours.
>>23851310Ohba have been sick since 2018, even if he's still alive I doubt he can appear on Infinity.
>>23851267>wife (Bakuryu Ptera's voice actress) passed away two years ago>now his senior man...
>>23851313Winspector's Fire and Solbrain's Sol Braver made a music video (directed by Sakamoto) with original heroes based on their Metal Hero roles.B-Fighter (minus both Reddle's actresses) reunited in a 30th anniversary event months ago.
>>23851295He was an anon that was a recurrent extra in toku, I remember him posting about his experiences as an extra in ToQger, he befriended the other westerners at Toei such as Tom, Kyoryu Cyan's actor (RIP) and Shinken Brown's actor where they joked they should make a gaijin Sentaiiirc he became a journalist for tokusatsu network or something a while back where he stopped posting here and being an extra but he still hangs out on /m/ for the Gundam threads>>23851311I already saw someone on color's thread about this making this joke, I wonder how he felt about it, at least according to his daughter he was happy there was a new Gavan but I'm not sure if he got to watch it due to being hospitalized
>>23851247Rest in peace you magnificent bastardNothing can top the awesomeness your Gavan exuded.
>>23851320ahh wait yeah I remember tha B Fighter reunion
>>23851320Isn't that music video also getting a 40 minute pilot?Also both actors made a cameo in Boonboomger as deliverymen iirc
>>23851326KnightPolice looks so fucking cool
>>23851243RIP
>>23851299I like how blunt he is about everything and I liked Zenkaiger and Donbrothers as show's even if I thought Zenkaiger sucked as a toyline. He also shittalked the Power Rangers movie recently which I thought was based so he's all right in my book. His only big sins for me are him telling Inoue to not follow the original script for Hibiki, him changing Diend's character without Aikawa's permission resulting in him quitting and him walking back on all the setup they had done for Woz in Zi-O, otherwise I feel he still mostly does right for the company although I'd prefer Tsukada to have more power than him.
>>23851313Most of them are retired i think. It happens to most of toku actors.
>>23851326>Also both actors made a cameo in Boonboomger as deliverymen iircGotchard, not Boonboomger.
>>23851337>him walking back on all the setup they had done for Woz in Zi-OThat storyline got kinda revived in Over Quarzter and for most part, an evil Woz doesn't seem to work that well. It would just make Sougo looks like a bumbling moron.
https://x.com/LUMME_M5/status/2052287312084763122?s=20
>>23851243>>23851247Man... I know death it's a natural part of life, but it always leaves a sour taste, no matter what.May you rest in peace and glory, Mr. Ohba. Really one of my favorite Showa actors, it was always a treat to see him on screen, whether as Gavan, Battle Kenya or Denji Blue.
>>23851350Idk they should have at least given something to further his relationship with Geiz, he straight up betrayed them yet we never see his betrayal and is barely brought after the first arc
https://x.com/harutakumi2018/status/2052295316159000785Kenji Ohba has passed away. Though I had braced myself for it, now that this moment has arrived, I can't help but feel deep regret. He was a colleague from JAC, a rival I fought alongside since our teens to spread action theater across Japan, and also a close ally. I will never forget the days we spent together for decades. Kenji, rest easy. You truly did your best. Along with offering my deepest condolences to the entire family for your grief, I reflect on the days when he was with us and sincerely pray for his soul's eternal peace. Junichi Haruta
>>23851243Thread theme.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d57bfzzELbo
>>23851243RIP. Every character he played was great. He was sick for a while, wasn't he?
>>23851354Woz was trying to create a super Hitler. I don't think he should have any form of relationship with Geiz with what his motivation was for most of the show i.e killing Sougo.
>>23851356;_;
https://x.com/EKg7m0d4XwhIIQS/status/2052283232453025964I'm utterly shocked and now just sitting here in a daze upon hearing that Oba-san has passed away. Memories from back then are flashing through my mind like a panoramic view of one's life. This photo was our first still shot together. I can only recall the cool Gavon and the mischievous Gavon. I really wanted to meet you one more time. Please protect world peace together with Commissioner Com, okay?
>>23851363He was Geiz's captain yet that pretty much doesn't matter, they should have built up better their dynamic specially when Zi-O Trinity is a thingGuess I was also expecting more because back when they walked back on character's original plan with Date and Kuroto it went far more smoothly, even Zenkaiger as rushed as the whole God thing was felt smoother than Woz even if he never stopped being funny
>>23851350>It would just make Sougo looks like a bumbling moronHe was.
is this a sign for me to watch the OG gavan properly now?
>>23851390>properlyHow do you watch it improperly? Also yeah
https://x.com/gakichanman/status/2052311754181624260“Space Sheriff Gavan” is the real name of Retsu Ichijouji, portrayed by Kenji Ohba.Mr. Ohba, thank you so much for everything.From private life to the filming set, Mr. Ohba entrusted me with carrying on the spirit of the Space Sheriff — the silver soul. Please rest peacefully. I promise I will express and carry on Mr. Ohba’s spirit. I have to!— Geki Jūmonji / Yuma Ishigaki
>>23851393By speedwatching it or putting it on your second screen like an ADHD zoomer
https://x.com/gakichanman/status/2052314929789903332
https://x.com/SnowkeyStaff/status/2052317934492746172Everything's a blur, I don't know what to do I can only think it's a lie, nothing but tears Just the other day, after the stage ended I said, "Once I feel a bit better, let's go see Kenji-san, okay?" That was only yesterday The stage, private moments too All turned into memories For now, please rest in peace Someday, let's go somewhere again, Akira Kushida
>>23851313Jiraiya's been doing nichiasa watchalong streams with Goon Red for the G-Raiya episodes these past few weeks.
>>23851424To think that Kenji Ohba was gone before Akira Kushida…
>>23851438Out of the first generation actors of each toku franchise (Ultra, Rider, Sentai, Metal Hero), he was also the youngest.
>>23850267>>23850270>>23850271>>23850273>>23850311On your knees. Tell me where you are so I can feed you.
>>23851247One of tokusatau's true greats. He was always an absolute treat to see on screen because you could tell he loved what he did and wanted to make his characters memorable.
>>23851460Albuquerque, NM
>>23851247Tokusatsu as a whole just wouldn't be the same without him. Every role, even minor, was always memorable because he was just that good. Before getting into wider toku I'd heard his name occasionally but wasn't familiar with it, after watching just one of the shows with him I immediately understood why, one of those larger than life people. RIP
>>23851337>He also shittalked the Power Rangers movie recently which I thought was based so he's all right in my bookConsidering most of the movies he had a hand in for Rider and Sentai were terrible makes this a lot funnier than it should be.
>>23851488Even what you think are his worst produced films are better then the recent western PR film don't delude yourself.
>>23851460>person dies>immediately goes against every value of that person>thinks of fecal matter unpromptedSo you're indian that somehow got to poison him? Get arrested
>>23851306Official account already did, none from Gavan Infinity cast yet
>>23851243RIP to an absolute legend>>23851359Yeah his daughter stated a few years ago that he had fallen ill.
>>23851337>He also shittalked the Power Rangers movie recently which I thought was based so he's all right in my book.To be fair the movie is the epitome of being embarassed by the source material it deserved to be made fun of as well as a surf dracula. What an embarassment. I remember JP audiences took a loot at the trailer and complained that it doesn't have any elements of a Sentai.
>>23851537Yeah it felt so god damn embarrassed to be a Power Rangers reboot. Absolutely no sincerity, the epitome of just not getting it.Also didn't help that it was a total whore for Krispy Kreme of all things.
>>23851504From Reiji. To be honest unless you are a Toku/ action enthusiast or grew up during BFJ/ Denziman/ Gavan’s real-time broadcast, you wouldn’t really understand Sir Ohba’s impact, especially since the current cast is born during the end and after Metal Hero Series.
>>23851504>>23851565Well that's good. Reiji's actor's trying his best.
>>23851548I did chuckle in hindsight because a certain magical character is eating donut to power up
>>23851247See you space sheriff
>>23851494>tell everyone that person dies when the news is still with friends and family>responses are all violent and evil>get told to kill yourself, despite that kind of threatening immediately going against every value of that personYou were saying seamonkey?
>>23851675>It's totally all the same guyRetard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ofju76v1QI
Better get Geki’s ass in the suit to team up with infinity before its too late. Time is fickle and anyone can go at anytime.
>>23851677>Come on, Anon, take a bite! You have to help us decide which one's better!
>infinity was so bad it killed kenji ohba
Ryota Ozawa (Marvelous) message:>Mr. Ohba. I had the honor of co-starring with you in the Gokaiger movie.>Your action scenes were truly incredible, and you were just so cool. You had such a massive presence; I remember looking up to you and thinking, "I want to become an adult like him." I am filled with so much gratitude. I will cherish everything I learned from you.>Courage be with you.>I offer my deepest condolences.https://x.com/i/status/2052393405733646473
>>23851876Knock that shit off, Ohba was excited when his daughter told him about the new show
>>23851897You can be excited by something and still end up getting disappointed by it.
>>23851877Based Captain
https://twitter.com/combat_rec/status/2052437221886857548Ohba Kenji's profile before the premiere of Gavan.
>>23851247Legitimately one of the most charismatic actors toku ever had. Will always be one of the best to ever do it.
>>23851380Hey, respect the guy. Sougo was a pretty good schemer and actually try to work around with what he had at the momment instead of begging for more power. I would have more protag like him over fucking Ace Ukio.
https://x.com/agito_movie/status/2052539225162043549Gao Red's actor cameo in Agito Psychic War. Super Hero Time 2001 reunion.
>>23852170They’re gonna make him a commander or a protag soon enough he just has that presence
>>23852170i thought he only would ever come back as Gaored specifically
>>23852184He was Boon Black's father 2 years ago.
>>23852170Really cool, surprised no one had mentioned this
>>23852216the /krg/ anon who watched the movie and put the spoiler summary haven't watch Gaoranger, I guess
>>23852221But I mean even with the chinese spoilers I didn't see anyone mentioning this, weird since people were able to notice that Ryo wasn't in the credits but weren't able to notice Gaored
>>23852235Chinese spoilers could be seeing a different cut in the early screening, this cameo seems like something that can be edited until the actual public premiere.
>>23852235or maybe they don't recognize gaoreddo
>>23851247I was thinking about him just the other day because of all things, big bad beetleborgs, which was my introduction to the metal heroes series.RIP
Hurricane Red shared his memories filming with Kenji Ohba in Hurricaneger.
>>23852235to be fair he looks kinda unrecognizable with the police hat
I was hoping the original Gavan and Dekamaster would fight along side each other onscreen at some point, since apparently in-universe they're pretty good friends, I guess it was never meant to be
https://x.com/trombe_boss/status/2052392442964664394Tetsu Inada, voice of Doggie Kruger/Dekamaster, has posted his thoughts on Ohba's passing, anyone care to translate?
https://twitter.com/trombe_boss/status/2052402122013229490
https://x.com/tsuttar_man/status/2052599459394265410Tsutamune (Boon Violet & Gavan Raiya suit actor) and Sakanashi (Kamakiri Ohger & Boon Pink suit actress) got married.
>>23852184Gao Red came back in Super Sentai Saikyo Battle, in person, not suit only.
>>23852451I think that anon meant Kaneko doesn't want to portray another toku roles beside Gao Red, even if he returns it's still as Gao Red.His appearance on Boonboomger and Agito movie are just guest/short scene, so maybe what he meant is bigger roles like maybe returning as a Sentai extra hero or different Kamen Rider like Kane Kosugi.But weird that he technically already in two different toku; Tekkouki Mikazuki (aired some months before Gaoranger) and Godzilla Tokyo SOS.
>>23852414This is a bit of a long one, but here goes.>When we first met and I introduced myself, he said, "DekaMaster!" He already knew who I was.>He used to run a hero show production company in his hometown, and since they had staged Dekaranger shows, he had watched the original series. On top of that, he told me that he had even voiced DekaMaster himself for those shows. What an incredible honor! I really wish I could have heard it.>"DekaMaster was a great role. Your performance was truly excellent, too," he told me, giving me the highest possible praise. Since we were out drinking, he was a bit tipsy and repeated it many times, but no matter how many times I heard it, it made me incredibly happy every single time.>For someone like me, who grew up idolizing the heroes Kenji Ohba played, this was the ultimate experience.>I was fortunate enough to have many opportunities to work with him and join him for drinks. While the characters he played often blended coolness with a sense of humor, at the bar, he was just a purely fun person to be around. >However, every once in a long while, he would drop something sharp or a nugget of wisdom, so you had to stay on your toes.(1/2).
>>23852474(2/2)>The stories from the two times I shared a taxi home with him are among my greatest treasures. In contrast to the rowdy banter of the group setting, once we were in the taxi, he shifted gears and spoke seriously, offering invaluable advice. He spoke about how, as one gains more experience in their career, it is vital to never forget one's professional stance, mental preparation, the sense of value in the work, and gratitude. I believe that was the conversation we had the last time we met.>Once, in the middle of a fun drinking session, he suddenly took on a tone like he was lecturing me: "You’re holding back because I’m your senior, aren't you? Even if your opponent is your senior, there are times when you have to fight! So, right now... give me a kiss!">I thought, "Wait, what? Why?" but since an opportunity like that doesn't come around often, I humbly obliged. Here is a photo from that moment. (>>23852416)>From now on, whenever the need arises, I’m sure I will watch the heroes Mr. Ohba played to fire myself up. I will never forget him; he is my hero forever.>Though a screen crossover between Retsu and Doggie never came to be, being part of the same universe is my pride and joy.>Mr. Kenji Ohba, thank you for everything!
>>23852474aww, how sweetman, I wanna hear Ohba-voiced Dekamaster
I panic bought a SHF Retsu Ichijouji for 24180 yen with the news of Kenji Ohba's passing. Not to scalp or anything, but I put off buy one for ages and I'm afraid the prices for this thing is going to skyrocket now.
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>>>/wsg/6143595 >>23852603Can't seem to delete this post, whatever.
tfw people don't watch gekiranger because kenji ohba was also there
>>23852639He's in the OP pic what do you mean?
>>23852657no I mean whenever people talk fondly of him, aside from Gavan usually it's the Gokaiger crossover.
Very Omegahorn-coded lol
>>23852659Got ya, it's probably because you barely see his face in Gekiranger but I loved him there tooI loved Gekiranger in general actually would love for Michiko Yokote to come back to toku specially since the whole point of assigning her as head writer for Gekiranger was so that she could become a second Yasuko Kobayashi for Toei
What does Omegahorn need to improve from Gavan Infinity
>>23852777Actually feeling like it's own thing and also feeling fully confident in itself.
>>23852679leaks or some different toy?
>>23852777more hags more sex
>>23852777What they need is for the motw/cotw actually feel unique/entertaining and be done in a way that actually compliments the world or the story wellAs it stand most of the cases are done in a really bland way that doesn't play on the strenghts of the world's each Gavan inhabit or even exploit the fact that the Gavans are cops they just feel like "generic toku enemy #X"Like despite the premise of the show being unique and almost every character of the main cast being likeable the execution just makes most of the show forgettable and not feel like an unique toku nor a metal hero, but rather it feels like a toku trying to copy Toei's style and not knowing how to
>>23852788If they have better personalities then "they like soda."
