Arata Horii

Arata Horii (Japanese: 堀井新太) is a Japanese actor born on June 26, 1992, in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, Japan. Standing 176 cm tall with blood type A, he has maintained an active acting career across Japanese television dramas, theatrical films, and television movies.

Acting Career

Horii has appeared in numerous supporting and guest roles across various broadcasting networks in Japan, including NHK, TBS, Fuji TV, TV Tokyo, and WOWOW. His television credits span a wide range of productions, beginning with early appearances in series such as Shima Shima (2011) and Hanazakari no Kimitachi e 2011 (2011). Over the years, he expanded his portfolio into historical and contemporary dramas, notable examples being NHK's long-running historical taiga and asadora series, including Massan (2014-2015), Hanamoyu (2015), and Segodon (2018). In addition to television serials, Horii has contributed to feature films, including appearances in Fukushima 50 (2020), Yell For The Blue Sky (2016), and Beethoven Netsuzou (2025).

Filmography Overview

His body of work covers both cinema and television media. Selected projects include:

• Films: Beethoven Netsuzou (2025), Ai ni Ranbou (2024), Fukushima 50 (2020), Dolmen X (2018), Yell For The Blue Sky (2016).
• Television Dramas: Stove League (2026), Kaibutsu (2025), 3000 Yen: How to Enrich Life (2023), Don't Call it Mystery (2022), Segodon (2018), High School Chorus (2015), Massan (2014-2015).