Arata Iura: Japanese Actor and Designer
Arata Iura (井浦 新), who previously performed under the mononymous stage name Arata, is a prominent Japanese film and television actor and model. Born on September 15, 1974, in Tokyo, Japan, he stands 183 cm tall and has blood type A. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with celebrated arthouse and commercial directors alike, establishing a reputation for versatile character portrayals in contemporary Japanese media.
Career Background
Entering the entertainment industry initially under his given mononym, Arata transitioned to using his full name professionally. Over the decades, he has built an extensive filmography spanning high-profile feature films and major television network series, including notable contributions to NHK taiga and contemporary drama productions.
Selected Filmography
Arata Iura's cinematic credits include prominent roles in diverse productions:
- After Life (1998) as Takashi Mochizuki
- Distance (2001) as Atsushi
- Ping Pong (2002) as Smile
- Air Doll (2009) as Junichi
- Our Homeland (2012) as Son-Ho
- Like Father, Like Son (2013) as butterfly collector
- True Mothers (2015 / 2020 releases as applicable)
- Last Mile (2024) as Kei Nakado
- Golden Kamuy (2024) and upcoming sequel projects (2026)
Selected Television Series
In addition to his film work, Iura has appeared in widely watched television dramas across Japanese networks and streaming platforms:
- Rich Man, Poor Woman (Fuji TV, 2012) as Kosuke Asahina
- Unnatural (TBS, 2018) as Kai Nakado
- First Love (Netflix, 2022) as Akihiko
- Unmet (Fuji TV-KTV, 2024) as Koichi Osako
- Last Samurai Standing (Netflix, 2025) as Toshimichi Okubo