Kento Yamazaki
Known for
Kento Yamazaki is a Japanese actor born in Tokyo who became one of the country's most prominent leading men, first drawing attention as L in the live-action 'Death Note' adaptation. He achieved global recognition as Arisu Ryohei, the lead of Netflix's survival hit 'Alice in Borderland', and has since starred in the historical epic franchise 'Kingdom'. Known for combining boyish charisma with intense dramatic range, he has become a fixture of Japanese blockbuster cinema. He continues to headline major theatrical releases in Japan.
Kento Yamazaki
33 Movies
16 Series
Kento Yamazaki is a Japanese actor born in Tokyo who became one of the country's most prominent leading men, first drawing attention as L in the live-action 'Death Note' adaptation. He achieved global recognition as Arisu Ryohei, the lead of Netflix's survival hit 'Alice in Borderland', and has since starred in the historical epic franchise 'Kingdom'. Known for combining boyish charisma with intense dramatic range, he has become a fixture of Japanese blockbuster cinema. He continues to headline major theatrical releases in Japan.
Movies
Plays Ri Shin (Li Xin)
Kingdom 5: The Clash of Souls
2026
Plays Saichi Sugimoto
Golden Kamuy -The Abashiri Prison Raid-
2026
Plays Saichi Sugimoto
Golden Kamuy
2024
Plays Ri Shin (Li Xin)
Kingdom
2019
Plays Kurō Kumogakure
Under Ninja
2025
Plays Ri Shin (Li Xin)
Kingdom: Return of the Great General
2024
Plays Yuu (voice)
NiNoKuni
2019
Plays Kakeru Naruse
Orange
2015
Plays Josuke Higashikata
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable – Chapter 1
2017
Plays Ri Shin (Li Xin)
Kingdom 2: Far and Away
2022
Plays Ri Shin (Li Xin)
Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny
2023
Plays Shūsei Kugayama
L♡DK
2014
Plays Chusuke
Crazy Samurai Musashi
2020
Plays Rita Terasaka
No Longer Heroine
2015
Plays Koichi Sakakibara
Another
2012
Plays Kyouya Sata
Wolf Girl and Black Prince
2016
Plays Hirotaka Nifuji
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
2020
Plays Kousei Arima
Your Lie in April
2016
Plays Nagata
Theatre: A Love Story
2020
Plays Yuki Hase
One Week Friends
2017
Plays Kusuo Saiki
Psychic Kusuo
2017
Plays King Enma
Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow!
2016
Plays Abe no Seimei
The Yin Yang Master Zero
2024
Plays Soichiro Takakura
The Door into Summer
2021
Plays Naoki Tomura
The Forest of Wool and Steel
2018
Plays Hōtarō Oreki
Hyouka: Forbidden Secrets
2017
Plays Nishiki Hasegawa
Love for Beginners
2012
Plays Kuniko Muroi
Jinx!!!
2013
Plays Suguru
The Chasing World 3
2012
Plays Suguru
The Chasing World 5
2012
Plays Kakeru
Control Tower
2011
Plays Sato Takumi
Breakfast and Dinner
2013
TV Shows
Plays Kontani Keita
Mare
2015
Plays Arisu Ryohei / Alice
Alice in Borderland
2020
Plays L
Death Note
2015
Plays Ryo Akutsu
No Dropping Out: Back to School at 35
2013
Plays Koki Ebato
Baseball Brainiacs
2014
Plays 堂岛旺太郎
Kiss that Kills: Parallel
2018
Plays Kanata Shibasaki
A Girl & Three Sweethearts
2016
Plays Daichi Miyazawa
Rikuoh
2017
Plays Otaro Dojima
Kiss that Kills
2018
Plays Minato Shindo
Good Doctor
2018
Plays Ryuji Mifune
Water Polo Yankees
2014
Plays Panda
Runaway: For Your Love
2011
Plays Nayuta Azumi
Atom's Last Shot
2022
Plays Saichi Sugimoto
Golden Kamuy -The Hunt of Prisoners in Hokkaido-
2024
Plays Shinya Shijima
Atami's Police Investigators
2010
Plays Shota Amayo
Time Limit Investigator
2006
Latest Trailers
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The Gate of Murder
Full Filmography
The Gate of Murder
Osamu Kuramochi
2027
Film
Kingdom 5: The Clash of Souls
Ri Shin (Li Xin)
2026
Film
Golden Kamuy -The Abashiri Prison Raid-
Saichi Sugimoto
2026
Film
Under Ninja
Kurō Kumogakure
2025
Film
Golden Kamuy -The Hunt of Prisoners in Hokkaido-
Saichi Sugimoto · 9 episodes
2024
TV
Kingdom: Return of the Great General
Ri Shin (Li Xin)
2024
Film
The Yin Yang Master Zero
Abe no Seimei
2024
Film
Golden Kamuy
Saichi Sugimoto
2024
Film
Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny
Ri Shin (Li Xin)
2023
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kento Yamazaki and where are they from?
Kento Yamazaki is 31 years old, born on September 7, 1994 in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Kento Yamazaki?
Kento Yamazaki is best known for roles in Kingdom: Return of the Great General, NiNoKuni, Kingdom.
How many movies has Kento Yamazaki been in?
Over a 15-year career (since 2011), Kento Yamazaki has appeared in 33 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Kento Yamazaki's first movie?
The career of Kento Yamazaki began with Control Tower (2011).
What is Kento Yamazaki's most recent movie or series?
Kento Yamazaki's most recent release is Kingdom 5: The Clash of Souls, which premiered on July 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Kento Yamazaki appeared in?
On television, Kento Yamazaki has appeared in Alice in Borderland, Death Note, From Today, It's My Turn!!, Kiss that Kills.
Does Kento Yamazaki have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Kento Yamazaki's upcoming work includes: The Gate of Murder (2027).
Kento Yamazaki
1994-09-07 · Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Kento Yamazaki (山﨑賢人), born on September 7, 1994, in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan, is a renowned Japanese actor and model. He was scouted during his junior high school years and began his career as a model for the magazine Pichi Lemon. Shortly after, he transitioned into acting, making his debut in the TV series Atami no Sousakan in 2010.
Yamazaki is best known for his roles in live-action adaptations of popular manga and anime. Some of his notable works include Your Lie in April (2016), Orange (2015), JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter I (2017), and Kingdom (2019). He also gained international recognition for his role as Ryōhei Arisu in the Netflix series Alice in Borderland (2020–present).