Sôsuke Ikematsu Biography: Awards, Girlfriend, Age, Height, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Movies

Sôsuke Ikematsu, is a Japanese actor who works in film, television, and theatre.

He is best known for portraying Higen in The Last Samurai, Ryuzaki (L) in Death Note: Light Up the New World, Takeshi Hongo/Kamen Rider in Shin Kamen Rider, and for acclaimed performances in Love’s Whirlpool, The Story of Yonosuke, and The Real You.

He is regarded as one of Japan’s finest actors of his generation.

Sôsuke Ikematsu
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Sôsuke Ikematsu
Born:	July 9, 1990 (age 36 years old)
Place of Birth:	Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan
Nationality:	Japanese
Ethnicity:	Japanese
Height:	5 feet 7¾ inches (172 cm)
Religion:	Shintoism
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Ikematsu
Relationship:	Yuumi Kawai
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Sôsuke Ikematsu was born on July 9, 1990, in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan.

Sôsuke was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Ikematsu in Fukuoka, where he developed a passion for acting from a young age. There are no details about his siblings.

He attended Ōike Elementary School and later graduated from Noma Junior High School in Fukuoka.

After beginning his acting career as a child, he continued his education while balancing professional acting commitments and later studied at Nihon University. His religion is Shintoism, one of Japan’s most widely practiced religions.

Career

Sôsuke Ikematsu began acting as a child and achieved international recognition at the age of 13 when he portrayed Higen, the young nephew of Katsumoto, in The Last Samurai (2003), starring alongside Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe.

The success of the film established him as one of Japan’s most promising young actors and opened the door to numerous opportunities in Japanese cinema and television.

Over the following years, Ikematsu built an impressive body of work with acclaimed performances in The Story of Yonosuke, Love’s Whirlpool, Pale Moon, The Vancouver Asahi, Death Note: Light Up the New World, Just Remembering, A Town Without Seasons, The Real You, and Shin Kamen Rider, where he portrayed the iconic superhero Takeshi Hongo.

Known for his ability to portray emotionally complex characters, he has received multiple Japanese film awards and continues to be one of the country’s most respected actors, working across film, television, theatre, and voice acting.

Awards and Nominations

• Blue Ribbon Award – Best Supporting Actor – Winner
• Elan d’Or Award – Newcomer of the Year – Winner
• Multiple Japan Academy Film Prize nominations and other Japanese film awards for his performances.

Personal Life

Sôsuke Ikematsu, 36 years old, has been in a relationship with Yuumi Kawai. There is no information about Sôsuke Ikematsu‘s children.

He stands approximately 5 feet 7¾ inches (172 cm) tall. He enjoys reading, cinema, theatre, and continuously refining his craft.

Despite his fame, he maintains a private lifestyle and rarely discusses his personal affairs publicly.

Net Worth

Sôsuke Ikematsu has an estimated net worth of $3 million USD. His income is primarily generated through acting in films, television dramas, theatre productions, voice acting, and commercial endorsements.

Having worked consistently since childhood and starred in numerous critically acclaimed Japanese and international productions, he has established a successful and financially rewarding career in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

Films

• The Last Samurai (2003)
• Tetsujin 28: The Movie (2005)
• Yamato (2005)
• Sand Chronicles (2008)
• Dive!! (2008)
• The Story of Yonosuke (2013)
• Love’s Whirlpool (2014)
• Pale Moon (2014)
• The Vancouver Asahi (2014)
• Death Note: Light Up the New World (2016)
• Just Remembering (2022)
• Shin Kamen Rider (2023)
• The Real You (2024)
• Ravens (2024)
• Frontline – Yokohama Bay (2025)

Television

• Yoshitsune (2005)
• Fūrin Kazan (2007)
• Q10 (2010)
• Mozu (2014)
• Death Note: New Generation (2016)
• Miyamoto kara Kimi e (2018)
• Bullets, Bones and Blocked Noses (2021)
• A Town Without Seasons (2023)
• The Beginning of the Sea (2024)
• The Hot Spot (2025)

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