Sosuke Ikematsu and Yuumi Kawai’s Shibuya Date: Overflowing “Divine Fan Service” After the Stage Greeting
Sousuke Ikematsu smiles at a crowd of fans
On a Saturday in late September, a man was running a pen in front of the entrance of Shinjuku Piccadilly (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo), surrounded by a crowd of people. He was popular actor Sosuke Ikematsu (34).
On the day of the event, Ikematsu was onstage at the opening ceremony for the movie “Baby Assassins: Nice Days” held at the same cinema.
He was all smiles the whole time.
He was all smiles the whole time.
“The film is the third installment of Baby Assassins, which gained attention when it was released in 2021. Ikematsu plays the strongest assassin in history. He showcased intense action in Shin Kamen Rider, released in 2023, but his muscular physique, further honed for this role, has also become a topic of discussion,” said a film magazine editor.
As he was leaving the theater, a large crowd of fans rushed to ask for autographs during the brief moment before his car arrived from the mechanical parking lot, but Ikematsu responded politely with a smile the entire time.
Ikematsu’s date with Yuumi Kawai (23) was reported in the October 6 issue of Smart FLASH. The two were said to be walking closely together in front of Hachiko at Shibuya Station.
“Their relationship was first reported in April 2023. They met while co-starring in the film Just Remembering. According to film industry sources, Ikematsu fell in love at first sight the moment they met. During the short filming period, he actively approached her, inviting her to dinner and making a strong effort to pursue her,” said a reporter from a sports paper’s entertainment section.
The two are not living together; rather, Kawai is said to be visiting Ikematsu’s home.
Rumors of impending marriage
Ikematsu has been confirmed to play Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the 2026 NHK Taiga drama Toyotomi Brothers! Meanwhile, Kawai has also been cast as the younger sister of the heroine in the NHK morning drama Anpan, set to air in the first half of 2025. Both are incredibly busy, but there are voices suggesting that “the possibility of marriage is increasingly likely.”
“Ikematsu left Horipro, where he had been for 13 years, to become independent last August. The agency where Kawai is affiliated, Dongyu Club, is known for not interfering much in their artists’ private lives. They will both be heavily occupied next year with long commitments, so it wouldn’t be surprising if they have a sudden wedding by the end of the year,” said a previous entertainment reporter.
Ikematsu is doing well both professionally and personally. His smiles shown through his divine responses to fans hinted at the fulfillment he finds in his private life.
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