**Sôsuke Ikematsu** (池松壮亮, born July 9, 1990) is a highly acclaimed Japanese actor, known for his versatile film career. He began his career at a very young age, making his debut in international productions such as *The Last Samurai* (2003).

He rose to prominence with increasingly complex roles, gaining significant visibility as L in *Death Note: Light Up the New World* (2016). His filmography includes notable works such as *Rage* (2016), in which he delivered an intense performance, and *Tokyo Night Sky Is Always the Densest Shade of Blue* (2017), for which he received widespread acclaim. He was also part of the cast of Hirokazu Kore-eda's *Shoplifters* (2018).

Ikematsu is recognized for his ability to portray introspective, nuanced, and sometimes morally ambiguous characters, with a profound and restrained style. Most recently, he took on the lead role in *Shin Kamen Rider* (2023).