Portrait of Kenichi Matsuyama

Kenichi Matsuyama

Bio: Kenichi Matsuyama (松山 ケンイチ, Matsuyama Ken'ichi, born March 5, 1985) is a Japanese actor. He is known for his affinity for strange character roles, and he is best known internationally for playing L in the 2006 films Death Note, Death Note 2: The Last Name and L: Change the World in 2008, as well as voicing Gelus in the Death Note animated adaptation
Born: Tue, Mar 05 1985
Birthplace: Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Kenichi Matsuyama is 39 years old
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Poster of Saint Young Men The Movie ~Holy Men vs Demon Army~
Saint Young Men The Movie ~Holy Men vs Demon Army~
Kenichi Matsuyama was
39 in Saint Young Men The Movie ~Holy Men vs Demon Army~
as 'Jesus'.
Fri, Dec 20 2024
Poster of We're Broke, My Lord!
We're Broke, My Lord!
Kenichi Matsuyama was
38 in We're Broke, My Lord!
as 'Shinjiro Matsudaira'.
Fri, Jun 23 2023
Poster of Do Unto Others
Do Unto Others
Kenichi Matsuyama was
38 in Do Unto Others
as 'Munenori Shiba'.
Fri, Mar 24 2023
Poster of Dreaming of the Meridian Arc
Dreaming of the Meridian Arc
Kenichi Matsuyama was
37 in Dreaming of the Meridian Arc
Fri, May 20 2022
Poster of Noise
Noise
Kenichi Matsuyama was
36 in Noise
as 'Jun Tanabe'.
Thu, Jan 27 2022
Poster of Riverside Mukolitta
Riverside Mukolitta
Kenichi Matsuyama was
36 in Riverside Mukolitta
as 'Takeshi Yamada'.
Wed, Nov 03 2021
Poster of Blue
Blue
Kenichi Matsuyama was
36 in Blue
as 'Nobuto Urita'.
Fri, Apr 09 2021
Poster of Brave: Gunjyou Senki
Brave: Gunjyou Senki
Kenichi Matsuyama was
36 in Brave: Gunjyou Senki
as 'Nobunaga Oda'.
Fri, Mar 12 2021
Poster of Hotel Royal
Hotel Royal
Kenichi Matsuyama was
35 in Hotel Royal
as 'Satoshi Miyagawa'.
Fri, Nov 13 2020
Poster of Mio's Cookbook
Mio's Cookbook
Kenichi Matsuyama was
35 in Mio's Cookbook
Fri, Oct 16 2020
Poster of Saint Young Men 3
Saint Young Men 3
Kenichi Matsuyama was
34 in Saint Young Men 3
as 'イエス'.
Fri, Jan 24 2020
Poster of From Miyamoto to You
From Miyamoto to You
Kenichi Matsuyama was
34 in From Miyamoto to You
as 'Kazuo Jinbo'.
Fri, Sep 27 2019
Poster of Saint Young Men 2nd Century
Saint Young Men 2nd Century
Kenichi Matsuyama was
34 in Saint Young Men 2nd Century
as 'Jesus'.
Thu, Jun 06 2019
Poster of Promare
Promare
Kenichi Matsuyama was
34 in Promare
as 'Galo Thymos (voice)'.
Fri, May 24 2019
Poster of Promare / Side: Galo
Promare / Side: Galo
Kenichi Matsuyama was
34 in Promare / Side: Galo
as 'Galo Thymos (voice)'.
Fri, May 24 2019
Poster of Promare / Side: Lio
Promare / Side: Lio
Kenichi Matsuyama was
34 in Promare / Side: Lio
as 'Galo Thymos (voice)'.
Fri, May 24 2019
Poster of Seven Souls in the Skull Castle: Season Wind
Seven Souls in the Skull Castle: Season Wind
Kenichi Matsuyama was
34 in Seven Souls in the Skull Castle: Season Wind
Fri, May 10 2019
Poster of Saint Young Men
Saint Young Men
Kenichi Matsuyama was
33 in Saint Young Men
as 'Jesus Christ'.
Fri, Oct 12 2018
Poster of Yurigokoro
Yurigokoro
Kenichi Matsuyama was
32 in Yurigokoro
as 'Yosuke'.
Sat, Sep 23 2017
Poster of Sekigahara
Sekigahara
Kenichi Matsuyama was
32 in Sekigahara
as 'Naoe Kanetsugu'.
Sat, Aug 26 2017
Poster of Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow
Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow
Kenichi Matsuyama was
31 in Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow
as 'Satoshi Murayama'.
Wed, Nov 02 2016
Poster of Death Note: Light Up the NEW World
Death Note: Light Up the NEW World
Kenichi Matsuyama was
31 in Death Note: Light Up the NEW World
as 'L'.
Sat, Oct 29 2016
Poster of Rage
Rage
Kenichi Matsuyama was
31 in Rage
as 'Tetsuya Tashiro'.
Sat, Sep 17 2016
Poster of Chinyuki
Chinyuki
Kenichi Matsuyama was
30 in Chinyuki
as 'Taro Yamada'.
Sat, Feb 27 2016
Poster of Something Like, Something Like It
Something Like, Something Like It
Kenichi Matsuyama was
30 in Something Like, Something Like It
as 'Shinden Defunetei'.
Sat, Jan 16 2016
Poster of The Emperor in August
The Emperor in August
Kenichi Matsuyama was
30 in The Emperor in August
as 'Takeo Sasaki'.
Sat, Aug 08 2015
Poster of Chasuke's Journey
Chasuke's Journey
Kenichi Matsuyama was
30 in Chasuke's Journey
as 'Chasuke'.
Sat, Jun 27 2015
Poster of Legacy of Soma: Ao no Ran
Legacy of Soma: Ao no Ran
Kenichi Matsuyama was
30 in Legacy of Soma: Ao no Ran
as 'Kojiro Masakado'.
Sat, May 09 2015
Poster of The Day Kouhaku Was Born
The Day Kouhaku Was Born
Kenichi Matsuyama was
30 in The Day Kouhaku Was Born
as 'Shindo Tatsuya'.
Sat, Mar 21 2015
Poster of A Far Promise
A Far Promise
Kenichi Matsuyama was
29 in A Far Promise
Mon, Aug 25 2014
Poster of Climbing to Spring
Climbing to Spring
Kenichi Matsuyama was
29 in Climbing to Spring
as 'Toru'.
Sat, Jun 14 2014
Poster of Homeland
Homeland
Kenichi Matsuyama was
28 in Homeland
as 'Jiro'.
Sat, Mar 01 2014
Poster of Buddha 2: The Endless Journey
Buddha 2: The Endless Journey
Kenichi Matsuyama was
28 in Buddha 2: The Endless Journey
as 'Tatta (voice)'.
Sat, Feb 08 2014
Poster of The Kiyosu Conference
The Kiyosu Conference
Kenichi Matsuyama was
28 in The Kiyosu Conference
as 'Hidemasa Hori'.
Sat, Nov 09 2013
Poster of Train Brain Express
Train Brain Express
Kenichi Matsuyama was
27 in Train Brain Express
as 'Kei Komachi'.
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Poster of Bunny Drop
Bunny Drop
Kenichi Matsuyama was
26 in Bunny Drop
as 'Daikichi Kawachi'.
Sat, Aug 20 2011
Poster of My Back Page
My Back Page
Kenichi Matsuyama was
26 in My Back Page
as 'Umeyama'.
Sat, May 28 2011
Poster of Gantz: Perfect Answer
Gantz: Perfect Answer
Kenichi Matsuyama was
26 in Gantz: Perfect Answer
as 'Masaru Kato'.
Sat, Apr 23 2011
Poster of Another Gantz
Another Gantz
Kenichi Matsuyama was
26 in Another Gantz
as 'Masaru Kato'.
Fri, Apr 22 2011
Poster of Gantz
Gantz
Kenichi Matsuyama was
25 in Gantz
as 'Masaru Kato'.
Mon, Nov 29 2010
Poster of Norwegian Wood
Norwegian Wood
Kenichi Matsuyama was
25 in Norwegian Wood
as 'Toru Watanabe'.
Thu, Sep 30 2010
Poster of Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac
Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac
Kenichi Matsuyama was
25 in Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac
as 'Yûji Miwa'.
Sat, Mar 27 2010
Poster of Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler
Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler
Kenichi Matsuyama was
24 in Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler
as 'Makoto Sahara'.
Sat, Oct 10 2009
Poster of Kamui
Kamui
Kenichi Matsuyama was
24 in Kamui
as 'Kamui'.
Sat, Sep 19 2009
Poster of Bare Essence of Life
Bare Essence of Life
Kenichi Matsuyama was
24 in Bare Essence of Life
as 'Youjin Mizuki'.
Sat, Jun 06 2009
Poster of Detroit Metal City
Detroit Metal City
Kenichi Matsuyama was
23 in Detroit Metal City
as 'Sôichi Negishi / Johannes Krauser II'.
Fri, Aug 22 2008
Poster of Death Note: L Change the World
Death Note: L Change the World
Kenichi Matsuyama was
22 in Death Note: L Change the World
as 'L'.
Thu, Feb 07 2008
Poster of Sex Is No Laughing Matter
Sex Is No Laughing Matter
Kenichi Matsuyama was
22 in Sex Is No Laughing Matter
as 'Mirume'.
Sat, Jan 19 2008
Poster of The Man who was Made a Fool by L the Most - Detective Matsuda's Case File
The Man who was Made a Fool by L the Most - Detective Matsuda's Case File
Kenichi Matsuyama was
22 in The Man who was Made a Fool by L the Most - Detective Matsuda's Case File
as 'L / Ryuzaki'.
Tue, Dec 25 2007
Poster of Tsubaki Sanjuro
Tsubaki Sanjuro
Kenichi Matsuyama was
22 in Tsubaki Sanjuro
as 'Iori Isaka'.
Sat, Dec 01 2007
Poster of South Bound
South Bound
Kenichi Matsuyama was
22 in South Bound
as 'Officer Niigaki'.
Sat, Oct 06 2007
Poster of Prodigy
Prodigy
Kenichi Matsuyama was
22 in Prodigy
as 'Oto Kikuna'.
Thu, Sep 20 2007
Poster of Dolphin Blue: Soar Again, Fuji
Dolphin Blue: Soar Again, Fuji
Kenichi Matsuyama was
22 in Dolphin Blue: Soar Again, Fuji
Sat, Jul 07 2007
Poster of 1 Litre Of Tears SP
1 Litre Of Tears SP
Kenichi Matsuyama was
22 in 1 Litre Of Tears SP
as 'Yuji Kawamoto'.
Thu, Apr 05 2007
Poster of Ten Nights of Dreams
Ten Nights of Dreams
Kenichi Matsuyama was
21 in Ten Nights of Dreams
as 'Shotaro'.
Sat, Jan 27 2007
Poster of Death Note: The Last Name
Death Note: The Last Name
Kenichi Matsuyama was
21 in Death Note: The Last Name
as 'L'.
Sat, Oct 28 2006
Poster of Vanished
Vanished
Kenichi Matsuyama was
21 in Vanished
as 'Tomohiko'.
Sat, Aug 26 2006
Poster of Death Note
Death Note
Kenichi Matsuyama was
21 in Death Note
as 'L'.
Sat, Jun 17 2006
Poster of Yamato
Yamato
Kenichi Matsuyama was
20 in Yamato
Sat, Dec 17 2005
Poster of Custom Made 10.30
Custom Made 10.30
Kenichi Matsuyama was
20 in Custom Made 10.30
as 'Tamotu'.
Sat, Oct 29 2005
Poster of Nana
Nana
Kenichi Matsuyama was
20 in Nana
as 'Shinichi Okazaki'.
Sat, Sep 03 2005
Poster of Be-Bop High School 2
Be-Bop High School 2
Kenichi Matsuyama was
20 in Be-Bop High School 2
Wed, Aug 17 2005
Poster of Linda Linda Linda
Linda Linda Linda
Kenichi Matsuyama was
20 in Linda Linda Linda
as 'Makihara'.
Sat, Jul 23 2005
Poster of The Taste of Tea
The Taste of Tea
Kenichi Matsuyama was
19 in The Taste of Tea
as 'Young Man in Red T-Shirt'.
Sat, Jul 17 2004
Poster of Be-Bop High School
Be-Bop High School
Kenichi Matsuyama was
19 in Be-Bop High School
as 'Jun Kawabata'.
Wed, Jun 16 2004
Poster of The Locker 2
The Locker 2
Kenichi Matsuyama was
18 in The Locker 2
as 'Yôsuke Shinohara'.
Sat, Feb 07 2004
Poster of Winning Pass
Winning Pass
Kenichi Matsuyama was
18 in Winning Pass
Sat, Jan 24 2004
Poster of Perfect Education 4: Secret Basement
Perfect Education 4: Secret Basement
Kenichi Matsuyama was
18 in Perfect Education 4: Secret Basement
Sat, Aug 30 2003
Poster of Bright Future
Bright Future
Kenichi Matsuyama was
17 in Bright Future
as 'Jun'.
Sat, Jan 18 2003
Poster of hana –1970, Koza ga moeta hi–
hana –1970, Koza ga moeta hi–
Kenichi Matsuyama will be
39+ in hana –1970, Koza ga moeta hi–
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?
Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?
Kenichi Matsuyama will be
39+ in Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?
as 'Yoshiteru Matsukaze'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 03 2025
Poster of The Tiger and Her Wings
The Tiger and Her Wings
Kenichi Matsuyama was
39+ in The Tiger and Her Wings
as 'Katsuraba Toichiro'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 01 2024
Poster of Farewell Hospital
Farewell Hospital
Kenichi Matsuyama was
38+ in Farewell Hospital
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 2024
Poster of Why Didn't I Tell You a Million Times?
Why Didn't I Tell You a Million Times?
Kenichi Matsuyama was
37+ in Why Didn't I Tell You a Million Times?
as 'Uozumi Yuzuru'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 2023
Poster of What Will You Do, Ieyasu?
What Will You Do, Ieyasu?
Kenichi Matsuyama was
37+ in What Will You Do, Ieyasu?
as 'Honda Masanobu'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 2023
Poster of JAPAN SINKS: People of Hope
JAPAN SINKS: People of Hope
Kenichi Matsuyama was
36+ in JAPAN SINKS: People of Hope
as 'Kōichi Tokiwa'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 2021
Poster of Komoribito
Komoribito
Kenichi Matsuyama was
35+ in Komoribito
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 22 2020
Poster of 歪んだ波紋
歪んだ波紋
Kenichi Matsuyama was
34+ in 歪んだ波紋
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 03 2019
Poster of The Great White Tower
The Great White Tower
Kenichi Matsuyama was
34+ in The Great White Tower
as 'Shuji Satomi'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 22 2019
Poster of From Miyamoto To You
From Miyamoto To You
Kenichi Matsuyama was
33+ in From Miyamoto To You
as '神保和夫'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 07 2018
Poster of Residential Complex
Residential Complex
Kenichi Matsuyama was
32+ in Residential Complex
as 'Daiki Igarashi'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 18 2018
Poster of A Life
A Life
Kenichi Matsuyama was
31+ in A Life
as 'Igawa Sota'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 15 2017
Poster of Dokonjō Gaeru
Dokonjō Gaeru
Kenichi Matsuyama was
30+ in Dokonjō Gaeru
as 'Hiroshi'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 11 2015
Poster of The Gutsy Frog
The Gutsy Frog
Kenichi Matsuyama was
30+ in The Gutsy Frog
as 'Hiroshi'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 11 2015
Poster of Futagashira
Futagashira
Kenichi Matsuyama was
30+ in Futagashira
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 13 2015
Poster of オリンピックの身代金
オリンピックの身代金
Kenichi Matsuyama was
28+ in オリンピックの身代金
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 30 2013
Poster of Taira no Kiyomori
Taira no Kiyomori
Kenichi Matsuyama was
26+ in Taira no Kiyomori
as 'Taira no Kiyomori'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 2012
Poster of Japanese Americans
Japanese Americans
Kenichi Matsuyama was
25+ in Japanese Americans
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 2010
Poster of Money Crazy
Money Crazy
Kenichi Matsuyama was
23+ in Money Crazy
as 'Gamagori Futaro'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 17 2009
Poster of Detroit Metal City
Detroit Metal City
Kenichi Matsuyama was
23+ in Detroit Metal City
as 'Makoto Hokazono (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 08 2008
Poster of Sekushii Boisu Ando Robo
Sekushii Boisu Ando Robo
Kenichi Matsuyama was
22+ in Sekushii Boisu Ando Robo
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 10 2007
Poster of Sexy Voice and Robo
Sexy Voice and Robo
Kenichi Matsuyama was
22+ in Sexy Voice and Robo
as 'Robo'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 10 2007
Poster of Death Note
Death Note
Kenichi Matsuyama was
21+ in Death Note
as 'Geius (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 2006
Poster of Angels with Broken Wings
Angels with Broken Wings
Kenichi Matsuyama was
20+ in Angels with Broken Wings
as 'Shingo'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 27 2006
Poster of 1 Litre of Tears
1 Litre of Tears
Kenichi Matsuyama was
20+ in 1 Litre of Tears
as 'Yuji Kawamoto'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 11 2005