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Kenichi Matsuyama
Kenichi Matsuyama
41 years (Mar 5, 1985)
Mutsu, Aomori, Japan
60 Movies
22 TV Shows

Kenichi Matsuyama

Known for
Death Note
L
Gantz: Perfect Answer
Masaru Kato
Norwegian Wood
Toru Watanabe
Something Like, Something Like It
Shinden Defunetei
Japanese actor born in Mutsu, Aomori in 1985, best known internationally for playing the detective L in Death Note (2006) and its spin-off L: Change the World (2008). He was also the manic lead in Detroit Metal City (2008), and starred as Watanabe in Tran Anh Hung screen adaptation of Norwegian Wood (2010). Other credits include Ninja Kids!!! (2011) and the historical drama Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow (2016). Understated intensity and a chameleonic physique define his best-known performances.
Japanese actor born in Mutsu, Aomori in 1985, best known internationally for playing the detective L in Death Note (2006) and its spin-off L: Change the World (2008). He was also the manic lead in Detroit Metal City (2008), and starred as Watanabe in Tran Anh Hung screen adaptation of Norwegian Wood (2010). Other credits include Ninja Kids!!! (2011) and the historical drama Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow (2016). Understated intensity and a chameleonic physique define his best-known performances.
Known for
Death Note
L
Gantz: Perfect Answer
Masaru Kato
Norwegian Wood
Toru Watanabe
Something Like, Something Like It
Shinden Defunetei
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Themis's Uncertain Court
Kiyoharu Ando · 8 episodes
★ 6.5
2026
TV
Nagi Notes
Yoshihiro Iguchi
2026
Film
Until the T-Shirt Dries
Mitsuru · 10 episodes
★ 4.5
2026–
TV
Toki Sudeni Osushi!?
Oedo Umiya · 10 episodes
★ 7.0
2026–
TV
Reboot
Riku Hayase (Before Reboot) · 3 episodes
★ 7.5
2026–
TV
Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?
Yoshiteru Matsukaze · 10 episodes
★ 7.4
2025
TV
Saint Young Men The Movie ~Holy Men vs Demon Army~
Jesus
★ 6.5
2024
Film
The Tiger and Her Wings
桂场等一郎 · 130 episodes
★ 8.3
2024–
TV
Why Didn't I Tell You a Million Times?
Uozumi Yuzuru · 10 episodes
★ 6.9
2023
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kenichi Matsuyama and where are they from?
Kenichi Matsuyama is 41 years old, born on March 5, 1985 in Mutsu, Aomori, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Kenichi Matsuyama?
Kenichi Matsuyama is best known for roles in Death Note, Death Note: The Last Name, Gantz.
How many movies has Kenichi Matsuyama been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Kenichi Matsuyama has appeared in 60 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Kenichi Matsuyama's first movie?
The career of Kenichi Matsuyama began with Bright Future (2003).
What is Kenichi Matsuyama's most recent movie or series?
Kenichi Matsuyama's most recent release is Until the T-Shirt Dries, which premiered on July 10, 2026.
What TV shows has Kenichi Matsuyama appeared in?
On television, Kenichi Matsuyama has appeared in Death Note, 1 Litre of Tears, Detroit Metal City, Gokusen.
Does Kenichi Matsuyama have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Kenichi Matsuyama's upcoming work includes: Nagi Notes (2026).
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Kenichi Matsuyama
Kenichi Matsuyama
1985-03-05 · Mutsu, Aomori, Japan

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. He was cast to play lead character Toru Watanabe in the film adaptation of Haruki Murakami's novel Norwegian Wood, which was released in December 2010.

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