Kenichi Matsuyama

Kenichi Matsuyama

Acting
Born 1985-03-05Mutsu, Aomori, Japan

Biography

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.

Movies (77)

Death Note
7.1

Death Note

2006Movie7.1
Gantz: Perfect Answer
6.6

Gantz: Perfect Answer

2011Movie6.6
Gantz
6.5

Gantz

2010Movie6.5
Death Note: The Last Name
7.1

Death Note: The Last Name

2006Movie7.1
Norwegian Wood
6.4

Norwegian Wood

2010Movie6.4
Death Note: Light Up the NEW World
6.3

Death Note: Light Up the NEW World

2016Movie6.3
Promare
7.0

Promare

2019Movie7.0
Linda Linda Linda
7.6

Linda Linda Linda

2005Movie7.6
Rage
6.9

Rage

2016Movie6.9
Death Note: L Change the WorLd
6.0

Death Note: L Change the WorLd

2008Movie6.0
Yamato
5.4

Yamato

2005Movie5.4
Bunny Drop
7.1

Bunny Drop

2011Movie7.1
Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler
6.7

Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler

2009Movie6.7
The Taste of Tea
7.6

The Taste of Tea

2004Movie7.6
Buddha 2: The Endless Journey
7.7

Buddha 2: The Endless Journey

2014Movie7.7
Yurigokoro
7.1

Yurigokoro

2017Movie7.1
Climbing to Spring
8.4

Climbing to Spring

2014Movie8.4
Sekigahara
7.0

Sekigahara

2017Movie7.0
Ten Nights of Dreams
6.3

Ten Nights of Dreams

2007Movie6.3
Nana
6.8

Nana

2005Movie6.8
The Kiyosu Conference
7.0

The Kiyosu Conference

2013Movie7.0
Bright Future
6.9

Bright Future

2003Movie6.9
Do Unto Others
7.5

Do Unto Others

2023Movie7.5
Sex Is No Laughing Matter
5.9

Sex Is No Laughing Matter

2008Movie5.9
Dreaming of the Meridian Arc
7.7

Dreaming of the Meridian Arc

2022Movie7.7
Saint Young Men The Movie ~Holy Men vs Demon Army~
6.5

Saint Young Men The Movie ~Holy Men vs Demon Army~

2024Movie6.5
My Back Page
5.1

My Back Page

2011Movie5.1
Noise
5.9

Noise

2022Movie5.9
Mio's Cookbook
8.1

Mio's Cookbook

2020Movie8.1
Riverside Mukolitta
6.6

Riverside Mukolitta

2021Movie6.6
We're Broke, My Lord!
7.4

We're Broke, My Lord!

2023Movie7.4
Detroit Metal City
6.5

Detroit Metal City

2008Movie6.5
The Locker 2
4.7

The Locker 2

2004Movie4.7
Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow
6.5

Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow

2016Movie6.5
The Emperor in August
6.7

The Emperor in August

2015Movie6.7
Brave: Gunjyou Senki
6.9

Brave: Gunjyou Senki

2021Movie6.9
Another Gantz
6.9

Another Gantz

2011Movie6.9
Train Brain Express
6.0

Train Brain Express

2012Movie6.0
Kamui
6.1

Kamui

2009Movie6.1
Chasuke's Journey
6.4

Chasuke's Journey

2015Movie6.4
Saint Young Men 2nd Century
6.0

Saint Young Men 2nd Century

2019Movie6.0
New Interpretation of the End of Edo Period
5.0

New Interpretation of the End of Edo Period

2025Movie5.0
Homeland
5.7

Homeland

2014Movie5.7
Winning Pass

Winning Pass

2004Movie
Promare / Side: Lio
6.9

Promare / Side: Lio

2019Movie6.9
Tsubaki Sanjuro
6.3

Tsubaki Sanjuro

2007Movie6.3
Promare / Side: Galo
7.4

Promare / Side: Galo

2019Movie7.4
Perfect Education 4: Secret Basement
3.8

Perfect Education 4: Secret Basement

2003Movie3.8
Nagi Notes

Nagi Notes

2026Movie
hana –1970, Koza ga moeta hi–

hana –1970, Koza ga moeta hi–

2022Movie
South Bound
6.0

South Bound

2007Movie6.0
Dolphin Blue: Soar Again, Fuji
8.0

Dolphin Blue: Soar Again, Fuji

2007Movie8.0
Oi, Dazai
7.0

Oi, Dazai

2025Movie7.0
Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac
5.4

Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac

2010Movie5.4
Hotel Royal
4.6

Hotel Royal

2020Movie4.6
Fortress of Skulls
8.0

Fortress of Skulls

2019Movie8.0
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

2007Movie
Blue
6.7

Blue

2021Movie6.7
Prodigy
7.4

Prodigy

2007Movie7.4
Be-Bop High School
5.5

Be-Bop High School

2004Movie5.5
From Miyamoto to You
6.1

From Miyamoto to You

2019Movie6.1
Legacy of Soma: Ao no Ran
5.0

Legacy of Soma: Ao no Ran

2015Movie5.0
The Day Kouhaku Was Born

The Day Kouhaku Was Born

2015Movie
Something Like, Something Like It
10.0

Something Like, Something Like It

2016Movie10.0
Making of Death Note

Making of Death Note

2009Movie
1 Litre Of Tears SP
6.0

1 Litre Of Tears SP

2007Movie6.0
Custom Made 10.30
7.7

Custom Made 10.30

2005Movie7.7
Saint Young Men
3.7

Saint Young Men

2018Movie3.7
Vanished
6.1

Vanished

2006Movie6.1
Death Note: Genius of the Counterattack

Death Note: Genius of the Counterattack

Movie
Saint Young Men 3
6.0

Saint Young Men 3

2020Movie6.0
Chinyuki
5.5

Chinyuki

2016Movie5.5
A Far Promise

A Far Promise

2014Movie
Bare Essence of Life
6.0

Bare Essence of Life

2009Movie6.0
Be-Bop High School 2

Be-Bop High School 2

2005Movie
Furyo shonen no yume
7.0

Furyo shonen no yume

2005Movie7.0
Making of Death Note: The Last Name

Making of Death Note: The Last Name

2009Movie

TV Shows (29)

Death Note
8.6

Death Note

2006Series8.6
Gokusen
8.0

Gokusen

2002Series8.0
Until the T-Shirt Dries
4.5

Until the T-Shirt Dries

2026Series4.5
Themis's Uncertain Court
6.5

Themis's Uncertain Court

2026Series6.5
What Will You Do, Ieyasu?
7.9

What Will You Do, Ieyasu?

2023Series7.9
Reboot
7.5

Reboot

2026Series7.5
The Tiger and Her Wings
8.3

The Tiger and Her Wings

2024Series8.3
1 Litre of Tears
8.5

1 Litre of Tears

2005Series8.5
Taira no Kiyomori
8.0

Taira no Kiyomori

2012Series8.0
Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?
7.4

Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?

2025Series7.4
Detroit Metal City
7.7

Detroit Metal City

2008Series7.7
Angels with Broken Wings
4.8

Angels with Broken Wings

2006Series4.8
A Life: A Love
7.0

A Life: A Love

2017Series7.0
From Miyamoto to You
7.3

From Miyamoto to You

2018Series7.3
Money Crazy
6.5

Money Crazy

2009Series6.5
Sekushii Boisu Ando Robo

Sekushii Boisu Ando Robo

2007Series
Why Didn't I Tell You a Million Times?
6.9

Why Didn't I Tell You a Million Times?

2023Series6.9
JAPAN SINKS: People of Hope
6.5

JAPAN SINKS: People of Hope

2021Series6.5
The Great White Tower
6.5

The Great White Tower

2019Series6.5
Residential Complex
7.0

Residential Complex

2018Series7.0
Japanese Americans
7.0

Japanese Americans

2010Series7.0
Farewell Hospital
8.0

Farewell Hospital

2024Series8.0
Sexy Voice and Robo
8.0

Sexy Voice and Robo

2007Series8.0
Is It Too Late for Sushi?
7.0

Is It Too Late for Sushi?

2026Series7.0
Olympic Ransom

Olympic Ransom

2013Series
Futagashira
8.0

Futagashira

2015Series8.0
歪んだ波紋
9.0

歪んだ波紋

2019Series9.0
Dokonjō Gaeru
8.3

Dokonjō Gaeru

2015Series8.3
Komoribito
6.0

Komoribito

2020Series6.0