Actor
Kenichi Matsuyama
- Born: 5 March 1985, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
- Estimated net worth: $2 million
Kenichi Matsuyama is a Japanese actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained widespread recognition for his role as L in the live-action adaptation of 'Death Note' and has starred in notable films such as 'We Couldn't Become…
Kenichi Matsuyama: best films and shows
About Kenichi Matsuyama
Kenichi Matsuyama is a Japanese actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained widespread recognition for his role as L in the live-action adaptation of 'Death Note' and has starred in notable films such as 'We Couldn't Become Adults' and 'Shinya Shokudo'. Matsuyama's unique voice and ability to portray complex characters have earned him a respected place in the industry.
- Born
- 5 March 1985, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Children
- 1 (name not publicly known)
- Parents
- Yasuo Matsuyama, Yoshiko Matsuyama
- Estimated net worth
- $2 million
Fun facts about Kenichi Matsuyama
- Kenichi Matsuyama is an accomplished musician and has performed in various music projects.
- He was a former model before pursuing acting, appearing in several fashion magazines.
Famous Kenichi Matsuyama quotes
“I don't want to die.”
“I want to see you again.”
“What is justice?”
Kenichi Matsuyama filmography
Cast (109)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? TV | Kazuki Kawashima | |
| 2026 | Nagi Notes Movie | Yoshihiro Iguchi | 5.0 |
| 2026 | Until the T-Shirt Dries TV | Mitsuru Seo | 5.5 |
| 2026 | Is It Too Late for Sushi? TV | Oedo Umiya | 7.0 |
| 2026 | Reboot TV | Riku Hayase (Before Reboot) | 7.7 |
| 2026 | Themis's Uncertain Court TV | Kiyoharu Ando | 6.5 |
| 2025 | New Interpretation of the End of Edo Period Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 2025 | Oi, Dazai Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2025 | Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle? TV | Yoshiteru Matsukaze | 7.5 |
| 2024 | Saint Young Men The Movie ~Holy Men vs Demon Army~ Movie | Jesus | 6.5 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Tiger and Her Wings TV | Katsuraba Toichiro | 8.5 |
| 2024 | Farewell Hospital TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2023 | We're Broke, My Lord! Movie | Shinjiro Matsudaira | 7.4 |
| 2023 | Do Unto Others Movie | Munenori Shiba | 7.3 |
| 2023 | Why Didn't I Tell You a Million Times? TV | Uozumi Yuzuru | 6.9 |
| 2023 | What Will You Do, Ieyasu? TV | Honda Masanobu | 7.9 |
| 2022 | Dreaming of the Meridian Arc Movie | Unknown character | 7.7 |
| 2022 | Noise Movie | Jun Tanabe | 5.9 |
| 2022 | hana -1970, Koza ga moeta hi- Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2021 | Riverside Mukolitta Movie | Takeshi Yamada | 6.6 |
| 2021 | JAPAN SINKS: People of Hope TV | Kōichi Tokiwa | 6.5 |
| 2021 | My Beloved One: The Other Side of Japan Sinks TV | Koichi Tokiwa | |
| 2021 | Blue Movie | Nobuto Urita | 6.7 |
| 2021 | Brave: Gunjyou Senki Movie | Nobunaga Oda | 6.9 |
| 2020 | Komoribito TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2020 | Hotel Royal Movie | Satoshi Miyagawa | 4.6 |
| 2020 | Mio's Cookbook Movie | Unknown character | 8.1 |
| 2020 | Saint Young Men 3 Movie | イエス | 6.0 |
| 2019 | Distorted Ripples TV | Kumio Mitazono | |
| 2019 | 歪んだ波紋 TV | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 2019 | From Miyamoto to You Movie | Kazuo Jinbo | 6.1 |
| 2019 | Saint Young Men 2nd Century Movie | Jesus | 6.0 |
| 2019 | Promare Movie | Galo Thymos (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2019 | Promare / Side: Lio Movie | Galo Thymos (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2019 | Promare / Side: Galo Movie | Galo Thymos (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2019 | The Great White Tower TV | Shuji Satomi | 8.0 |
| 2019 | Fortress of Skulls Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2018 | Saint Young Men Movie | Jesus Christ | 3.7 |
| 2018 | From Miyamoto to You TV | 神保和夫 | 7.3 |
| 2018 | Residential Complex TV | Daiki Igarashi | 7.0 |
| 2017 | Yurigokoro Movie | Yosuke | 6.8 |
| 2017 | Sekigahara Movie | Naoe Kanetsugu | 7.0 |
| 2017 | A Life: A Love TV | Igawa Sota | 7.0 |
| 2016 | Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow Movie | Satoshi Murayama | 6.5 |
| 2016 | Death Note: Light Up the NEW World Movie | L | 6.3 |
| 2016 | Death Note: Genius of the Counterattack Movie | L | |
| 2016 | Rage Movie | Tetsuya Tashiro | 6.9 |
| 2016 | Chinyuki Movie | Taro Yamada | 5.5 |
| 2016 | Something Like, Something Like It Movie | Shinden Defunetei | 10.0 |
| 2015 | The Emperor in August Movie | Takeo Sasaki | 6.7 |
| 2015 | Dokonjō Gaeru TV | Hiroshi | 8.3 |
| 2015 | Chasuke's Journey Movie | Chasuke | 6.4 |
| 2015 | Futagashira TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2015 | Legacy of Soma: Ao no Ran Movie | Kojiro Masakado | 5.0 |
| 2015 | The Day Kouhaku Was Born Movie | Shindo Tatsuya | |
| 2014 | A Far Promise Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2014 | Climbing to Spring Movie | Toru | 8.4 |
| 2014 | Homeland Movie | Jiro | 5.7 |
| 2014 | Buddha 2: The Endless Journey Movie | Tatta (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2013 | Olympic Ransom TV | Unknown character | |
| 2013 | The Kiyosu Conference Movie | Hidemasa Hori | 6.9 |
| 2012 | Train Brain Express Movie | Kei Komachi | 6.0 |
| 2012 | Taira no Kiyomori TV | Taira no Kiyomori | 8.0 |
| 2011 | Bunny Drop Movie | Daikichi Kawachi | 7.1 |
| 2011 | My Back Page Movie | Umeyama | 5.1 |
| 2011 | Gantz: Perfect Answer Movie | Masaru Kato | 6.6 |
| 2011 | Another Gantz Movie | Masaru Kato | 6.9 |
| 2010 | Gantz Movie | Masaru Kato | 6.5 |
| 2010 | Japanese Americans TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2010 | Norwegian Wood Movie | Toru Watanabe | 6.4 |
| 2010 | Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac Movie | Yûji Miwa | 5.4 |
| 2009 | Making of Death Note: The Last Name Movie | Self/L | |
| 2009 | Making of Death Note Movie | Self/L | |
| 2009 | Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler Movie | Makoto Sahara | 6.8 |
| 2009 | Kamui Movie | Kamui | 6.1 |
| 2009 | Bare Essence of Life Movie | Youjin Mizuki | 6.0 |
| 2009 | Money Crazy TV | Gamagori Futaro | 6.5 |
| 2008 | Detroit Metal City Movie | Sôichi Negishi / Johannes Krauser II | 6.5 |
| 2008 | Detroit Metal City TV | Makoto Hokazono (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2008 | Death Note: L Change the WorLd Movie | L | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Sex Is No Laughing Matter Movie | Mirume | 5.7 |
| 2007 | The Man who was Made a Fool by L the Most - Detective Matsuda's Case File Movie | L / Ryuzaki | |
| 2007 | Tsubaki Sanjuro Movie | Iori Isaka | 6.3 |
| 2007 | South Bound Movie | Officer Niigaki | 6.0 |
| 2007 | Prodigy Movie | Oto Kikuna | 7.4 |
| 2007 | Dolphin Blue: Soar Again, Fuji Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2007 | Sekushii Boisu Ando Robo TV | Unknown character | |
| 2007 | Sexy Voice and Robo TV | Robo | 8.0 |
| 2007 | 1 Litre Of Tears SP Movie | Yuji Kawamoto | 6.0 |
| 2007 | Ten Nights of Dreams Movie | Shotaro | 6.3 |
| 2006 | Death Note: The Last Name Movie | L | 7.1 |
| 2006 | Death Note TV | Geius (voice) | 8.6 |
| 2006 | Vanished Movie | Tomohiko | 6.1 |
| 2006 | Death Note Movie | L | 7.1 |
| 2006 | Angels with Broken Wings TV | Shingo | 4.8 |
| 2005 | Yamato Movie | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 2005 | Custom Made 10.30 Movie | Tamotu | 7.7 |
| 2005 | Furyo shonen no yume Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2005 | 1 Litre of Tears TV | Yuji Kawamoto | 8.5 |
| 2005 | Nana Movie | Shinichi Okazaki | 6.8 |
| 2005 | Be-Bop High School 2 Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2005 | Linda Linda Linda Movie | Makihara | 7.6 |
| 2004 | The Taste of Tea Movie | Young Man in Red T-Shirt | 7.5 |
| 2004 | Be-Bop High School Movie | Jun Kawabata | 5.5 |
| 2004 | The Locker 2 Movie | Yôsuke Shinohara | 4.7 |
| 2004 | Winning Pass Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2003 | Perfect Education 4: Secret Basement Movie | Unknown character | 3.8 |
| 2003 | Bright Future Movie | Jun | 6.9 |
| 2002 | Gokusen TV | Kenichi Mori | 8.0 |
Crew (1)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Detroit Metal City Movie | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 6.5 |
Latest releases
- Nagi Notes2026 / TMDB 5.0
- New Interpretation of the End of Edo Period2025 / TMDB 5.0
- Oi, Dazai2025 / TMDB 7.0
- Saint Young Men The Movie ~Holy Men vs Demon Army~2024 / TMDB 6.5
- We're Broke, My Lord!2023 / TMDB 7.4
- Do Unto Others2023 / TMDB 7.3
Questions about Kenichi Matsuyama
What are Kenichi Matsuyama's most successful films?
Kenichi Matsuyama is best known for his roles in 'Death Note' and its sequel, 'Death Note: The Last Name'. He has also received acclaim for films like 'We Couldn't Become Adults' and 'Shinya Shokudo'.
Has Kenichi Matsuyama won any awards?
Yes, Kenichi Matsuyama has won several awards, including the Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for 'A Boy Called H'.
What was Kenichi Matsuyama's first film?
Kenichi Matsuyama made his film debut in 'Ping Pong' in 2002, where he played the character Peco, which garnered him early recognition.
What is Kenichi Matsuyama's estimated net worth?
Kenichi Matsuyama's estimated net worth is around $2 million, reflecting his successful career in film and television.
Is Kenichi Matsuyama involved in television?
Yes, Kenichi Matsuyama has appeared in various television dramas, including the popular series 'Shinya Shokudo', which has contributed to his fame.
What defining characteristics does Kenichi Matsuyama have as an actor?
Kenichi Matsuyama is known for his unique voice and ability to portray emotionally complex characters, often bringing depth to his roles.
What genres does Kenichi Matsuyama typically work in?
Kenichi Matsuyama typically works in drama, mystery, and psychological thriller genres, showcasing his range as an actor.
What are some of Kenichi Matsuyama's recent projects?
Recent projects include 'We Couldn't Become Adults' released in 2021, where he plays a central role that explores themes of adulthood and identity.