Horie Yui

Horie Yui promoting "Stay With Me" (2015)

Horie Yui (堀江由衣) is a Japanese pop artist and a well known idol seiyuu. She has appeared in a variety of well-known anime, movies, and video games, since the 90s. She is still among the most active seiyuu today.

Profile

• Name: Horie Yui (堀江由衣)
• Nickname: Hocchan (ほっちゃん), Hocha (ほちゃ)
• Birthdate: September 20, 1976 (1976-09-20)
• Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
• Blood type: B
• Favorite colors: Aqua
• Favorite seasons: Fall and Winter

Biography

Horie says her first inspiration to be a voice actress was as a child watching the anime series Dirty Pair. She debuted in with the video game Voice Fantasia in 1997. She didn't attract much attention at the beginning of her career and only had a few minor roles in anime series and video games. Eventually she got a few leading roles in some animes that weren't very popular. In 2000 Yui landed a major role in Love Hina as the character Narusegawa Naru. She began to release albums and singles, becoming one of the more popular seiyuus in the anime industry. Her most known roles in animes as seiyuu are Narusegawa Naru, Tsukimiya Ayu, Multi and Honda Tooru.

Horie's singing career began with releasing character songs and opening/ending themes for the anime she voice acted for. She was a part of the Hinata Girls in 2000, a group of seiyuu who performed songs from the anime Love Hina. Now she is an established artist, with several solo singles and albums. Horie has become known among J-pop circles for her elaborate concert tours, that combine her singing and acting abilities to create a storyline for each tour, complete with props, extras, and villains.

Discography

Albums

• [2000.12.21] Mizutamari ni Utsuru Sekai (水たまりに映るセカイ)
• [2001.11.29] Kuroneko to Tsuki Kikyuu wo Meguru Bouken (黒猫と月気球をめぐる冒険)
• [2003.03.26] Ho? (ほっ?) (Best Album)
• [2003.07.24] sky
• [2004.04.28] Rakuen (楽園)
• [2005.11.23] Usotsuki Alice to Kujiragou wo Meguru Bouken (嘘つきアリスとくじら号をめぐる冒険)
• [2008.01.20] Darling
• [2009.07.15] HONEY JET!!
• [2012.02.22] Himitsu (秘密)
• [2015.01.07] World End no Niwa (ワールドエンドの庭)

Best Albums

• [2012.09.20] Best Album

Singles

• [1998.11.18] my best friend
• [1999.03.17] brand-new Communication (brand-new コミュニケイション)
• [2001.05.16] Love Destiny
• [2002.02.28] Kirari☆Takaramono (キラリ☆宝物)
• [2002.07.24] ALL MY LOVE
• [2004.01.07] CocoLo Harete Yo mo Akete (心晴れて 夜も明けて)
• [2004.10.27] SCRAMbLE (スクールランブル) (Horie Yui with UNSCANDAL)
• [2006.05.24] Hikari (ヒカリ)
• [2007.05.02] Days
• [2007.08.17] Koisuru Tenkizu (恋する天気図)
• [2008.10.22] Vanilla Salt (バニラソルト)
• [2009.01.28] silky heart
• [2009.08.05] YAHHO!!
• [2011.02.02] Immoralist (インモラリスト)
• [2011.05.25] PRESENTER
• [2012.01.18] Coloring
• [2012.07.25] Natsu no Yakusoku (夏の約束)
• [2013.11.13] Golden Time
• [2014.03.12] The♡World's♡End
• [2015.03.04] Stay With Me

Compilations/Others

• [2012.04.25] Shining Blade Character Song Album (#4 Kohaku-iro no Tasogare, #8 Gin no Yuki ga Mau Yoru ni)
• [2013.07.27] Yuyushiki Character Song Album Ichigenme! (#10 Soyokaze Monologue feat. Add9)

Miss Monochrome Discography

Note: Miss Monocrhome (ミス・モノクローム) is an original character created and voiced by Horie Yui.

Singles

• [2014.01.29] Poker Face (ポーカーフェイス)
• [2014.09.24] Watashi Dake no Monogatari (私だけの物語)

Voice Acting

Anime Series

• [1998] Akihabara Dennou Gumi - Francheska
• [1998] Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040 - Galatea
• [1998] Kurogane Communication - Haruka
• [1998] Majutsushi Orphen - Fiena
• [1998] St. Luminous Jogakuin - Lita Ford
• [1998] Kaiketsu Jouki Tanteidan - Gina
• [1998] Weiß Kreuz - Fujimiya Aya
• [1999] Arc the Lad - Lieza
• [1999] Infinite Ryvius - Michelle Cay
• [1999] Omishi Mahou Gekijou Risky☆Safety - Natsume Suzuko
• [1999] To Heart - Multi
• [1999] Trouble Chocolate - Mint
• [2000] Argento Soma - Sue Harris
• [2000] Gate Keepers - Canary
• [2000] Kikaider - Komyoji Mitsuko
• [2000] Love Hina - Narusegawa Naru
• [2000] Mon Colle Knights - Hiiragi Rokuna
• [2001] Angelic Layer - Fujimori Hiromi
• [2001] COMIC PARTY - Multi
• [2001] Figure 17 Tsubasa & Hikaru - Ibaragi Sakura
• [2001] Fruits Basket - Honda Tohru
• [2001] Prétear - Takako / Mikage
• [2001] Shaman King - Iron Maiden Jeanne and Lilly
• [2001] Sister Princess - Sakuya
• [2001] Tales of Eternia: THE ANIMATION - Corina Solgente
• [2002] Kanaria ~Kono Omoi wo Uta ni Nosete~ - Otogawa Madoka
• [2002] Rikujou Bouetai Mao-chan - Maruyama Silvia
• [2002] Kanon - Tsukimiya Ayu
• [2002] Ou Dorobou JING - Mirabelle
• [2002] Samurai Deeper Kyo - Shiina Yuya
• [2002] Asagiri no Miko - Koma
• [2002] Sister Princess: Re Pure - Sakuya
• [2002] Spiral ~Suiri no Kizuna~ - Takeuchi Rio
• [2003] Binzume Yousei - Sarara
• [2003] D.C. ~Da Capo~ - Shirakawa Kotori
• [2003] Matantei Roki RAGNAROK - Daidouji Mayura
• [2003] Nanaka 6/17 - Amemiya Yuriko
• [2003] Ultra Maniac - Tateishi Ayu
• [2004] Futakoi - Ichijo Kaoruko
• [2004] Jubei-chan 2 Siberia Yagyuu no Gyakushuu - Nanohana Jiyuu / Yagyu Jubei II
• [2004] Kenran Butohsai The Mars Daybreak - Higashibara Megumi
• [2004] Re: Cutie Honey - Kisaragi Honey
• [2004] School Rumble - Sawachika Eri
• [2004] To Heart: Remember My Memories - Multi
• [2005] Air - Tsukishima Ayu
• [2005] Da Capo Second Season - Shirakawa Kotori
• [2005] Futakoi Alternative - Ichijo Kaoruko
• [2005] IGPX - Fantine Valgeon
• [2005] LOVELESS - Ginka
• [2005] Mahoraba ~Heartful days~ - Chanohata Tamami
• [2005] Mahou Sensei Negima - Sasaki Makie
• [2005] Pani Poni Dash! - Uehara Miyako
• [2005] Ueki no Housoku - Pecoru
• [2006] D.Gray-man - Mei-Ling
• [2006] Inukami! - Youko
• [2006] Kanon (2006) - Tsukimiya Ayu
• [2006] Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~ - Kamiizumi Yasuna
• [2006] Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru - Miyanokouji Mizuho
• [2006] RAY THE ANIMATION - Sumire
• [2006] Rumble Roses XX - Aihara Makoto / The Black Belt Demon
• [2006] School Rumble: 2nd Semester - Sawachika Eri
• [2006] Zero no Tsukaima - Siesta
• [2007] Da Capo II - Asakura Yume
• [2007] Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight! - Amamiya Manami
• [2007] Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Hanyuu
• [2007] iDOLM@STER XENOGLOSSIA - Hagiwara Yukiho
• [2007] Nagasarete Airantou - Suzu
• [2007] Shining Tears X Wind - Kureha Touka
• [2007] Sky Girls - Fujieda Nanae
• [2007] Suteki Tantei Labyrinth - Byakko
• [2007] Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou Tou - Misato Aoi
• [2007] Zero no Tsukaima: Futatsuki no Kishi - Siesta
• [2008] Da Capo II Second Season - Asakura Yume
• [2008] Hyakko - Suzugazaki Chie
• [2008] Ikkitousen: Great Guardians - Chuubou Sonken
• [2008] Shikabane Hime: Aka - Kuroneko, Todoroki Kamika, Riko
• [2008] The Tower of Druaga: The Aegis of Uruk - Fatina
• [2008] Toradora! - Kushieda Minori
• [2008] Vampire Knight - Cross Yuki
• [2008] Vampire Knight Guilty - Cross Yuki
• [2008] Wagaya no Oinari-sama. - Takagami Miyako
• [2008] Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo - Siesta
• [2009] Aoi Hana - Ikumi Kyoko
• [2009] Bakemonogatari - Hanekawa Tsubasa
• [2009] GA Geijutsuka Art Design Class - Nozaki Namiko
• [2009] Hayate no Gotoku!! - Sonia Shaflnarz
• [2009] Kämpfer - Mishima Akane
• [2009] Kanamemo - Nishida Haruka
• [2009] Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan - Mira Julietta Vespaland, Sakura Aldia Vespaland
• [2009] Natsu no Arashi! - Yamazaki Kanako
• [2009] Natsu no Arashi! Akinai-chuu - Yamazaki Kanako
• [2009] Saki - Fukuji Mihoko
• [2009] Shikabane Hime: Kuro - Kuroneko, Todoroki Kamika, Riko
• [2009] The Tower of Druaga: The Sword of Uruk - Fatina
• [2009] Umineko no Naku Koro ni - Ushiromiya Maria
• [2009] Umi Monogatari: Anata ga Ite Kureta Koto - Urin
• [2009] Zan: Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei - Maruuchi Shouko
• [2010] Asobi ni Iku yo! - Jens
• [2010] B Gata H Kei - Takeshita Miharu
• [2010] Ikkitousen: Xtreme Xecutor - Chuubou Sonken
• [2010] FAIRY TAIL - Carla, Shagotte
• [2010] Mayoi Neko Overrun! - Naruko Kanae
• [2010] Nurarihyon no Mago - Oikawa Tsurara, Setsura
• [2010] Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakamatachi - Kiriki Alice
• [2010] Otome Youkai Zakuro - Hoozuki
• [2010] Tegami Bachi - Roda
• [2010] Tegami Bachi Reverse - Roda
• [2011] Astarotte no Omocha! - Mirjasdottir, Elfreda
• [2011] Ben-To - Sawagi Kyou
• [2011] DOG DAYS - Millhiore F. Biscotti
• [2011] Dragon Crisis! - Marga
• [2011] Kämpfer - Mishima Akane
• [2011] Nekogami Yaoyorozu - Komiya Yuzu
• [2011] Nurarihyon no Mago: Sennen Makyou - Oikawa Tsurara, Setsura
• [2011] Mawaru Penguindrum - Natsume Masako, Esmeralda
• [2011] Persona 4: The Animation - Satonaka Chie
• [2011] Hourou Musuko - Suehiro Anna
• [2012] AKB∞48 First Stage - Kuroki Ayako / 6daime Kashiwagi Yuki
• [2012] Ano Natsu de Matteru - Takatsuki Emika
• [2012] Arashi no Yoru ni: Himitsu no Tomodachi - Mii
• [2012] DOG DAYS' - Millhiore F. Biscotti
• [2012] K - Kushina Anna
• [2012] Kyoukaisenjou no Horizon II - Mary Stuart
• [2012] Papa no Iukoto wo Kikinasai! - Oda Raika
• [2012] Little Busters! - Naoe Riki
• [2012] Mouretsu Pirates - Coorie
• [2012] Nisemonogatari - Hanekawa Tsubasa
• [2012] Nekomonogatari: Kuro - Hanekawa Tsubasa
• [2012] Saki Achiga-hen episode of Side-A - Fukuji Mihoko
• [2012] Sengoku Collection - Ryuu Bi
• [2012] Shining Hearts: Shiawase no Pan - Rufuna Wyndaria
• [2012] YuruYuri♪♪ - Akaza Akane
• [2012] Zero no Tsukaima F - Siesta
• [2012] Kamisama Hajimemashita - Numa no Himemiko
• [2012] Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic - Yamuraiha
• [2012] Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo - Akasaka Ryuunosuke, Maid-chan
• [2012] Shin Sekai Yori - Amano Reiko
• [2012] Hayate no Gotoku! Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Sonia Shaflnarz
• [2013] AKB∞48 Next Stage - Kuroki Ayako / 6daime Kashiwagi Yuki
• [2013] Kakumeiki Valvrave - Nanami Rion
• [2013] Little Busters! ~Refrain~ - Naoe Riki
• [2013] Magi: The Kingdom of Magic - Yamuraiha
• [2013] Choujigen Game Neptune: The Animation - Nepgear
• [2013] Miss Monochrome -The Animation- - Miss Monochrome
• [2013] Monogatari Series Second Season - Hanekawa Tsubasa
• [2013] Kakumeiki Valvrave - Nanami Rion
• [2013] Yuyushiki - Matsumoto Yoriko
• [2013] Golden Time - Kaga Kouko
• [2013] COPPELION - Ozu Kanon
• [2014] Black Bullet - Tendou Kisara
• [2014] Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo - Sala
• [2014] FAIRY TAIL - Carla
• [2014] Girlfriend (Kari) - Miss Monochrome
• [2014] Persona 4: The Golden - Satonaka Chie
• [2014] RAIL WARS! - Iida Nana
• [2014] Sabagebu! - Sakura Ena
• [2014] Saki: Zenkoku-hen - Fukuji Mihoko
• [2014] Shounen Hollywood -HOLLY STAGE FOR 49- - Kazami Sayaka, Miss Monochrome
• [2014] Wooser ni Sono Higurashi: Kakusei-hen - Miss Monochrome
• [2015] Absolute Duo - Sukumo Sakuya
• [2015] DOG DAYS" - Millhiore F. Biscotti
• [2015] Kamisama Hajimemashita◎ - Numa no Himemiko
• [2015] Kantai Collection - Mamiya
• [2015] Ketsuekigata-kun! - B Gata-chan
• [2015] Minna Atsumare! Falcom Gakuen - Alisa Reinford

Anime Movies

• [1999] Akihabara Dennou Gumi: Summer Days of 2011 - Francheska
• [2000] Ah! My Goddess: The Movie - Chrono
• [2006] Doubutsu no Mori - Ai
• [2007] Inukami!: The Movie - Youko
• [2011] Mahou Sensei Negima: Anime Final - Sasaki Makie
• [2012] Fairy Tail: Houou no Miko - Carla
• [2013] Kizumonogatari - Hanekawa Tsubasa
• [2014] K MISSING KINGS - Kushina Anna
• [2014] Mouretsu Pirates - Coorie

OVAs

• [1997] Photon - Aun Freya
• [2000] Love Hina: Christmas Special - Narusegawa Naru
• [2001] Love Hina: Spring Special - Narusegawa Naru
• [2002] Love Hina Again - Narusegawa Naru
• [2003] Kanon Kazahana - Tsukimiya Ayu
• [2003] Nanaka 6/17 - Amemiya Yuriko
• [2004] Tokyo Jushoden - Amitaka Futaba
• [2004] Mahou Sensei Negima: Introduction Film - Sasaki Makie
• [2005] School Rumble: Extra Class - Sawachika Eri
• [2006] Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~ - Kamiizumi Yasuna
• [2006] Mahou Sensei Negima: Spring - Sasaki Makie
• [2006] Mahou Sensei Negima: Summer - Sasaki Makie
• [2007] Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight! - Amamiya Manami
• [2008] Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo - Siesta
• [2008] Mahou Sensei Negima: Shiroki Tsubasa Ala Alba - Sasaki Makie
• [2008] Da Capo: If - Shirakawa Kotori
• [2008] School Rumble: Third Semester - Sawachika Eri
• [2009] Mahou Sensei Negima: Mou Hitotsu no Sekai - Sasaki Makie
• [2009] Pani Poni Dash!: Danjite Okonaeba Kishin mo Kore wo Saku - Uehara Miyako
• [2009] Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei - Hanyuu
• [2009] Hayate no Gotoku!!: Atsu ga Natsuize - Mizugihen! - Sonia Shaflnarz
• [2011] Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira - Hanyuu
• [2013] Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak - Hanyuu
• [2013] Fairy Tail x Rave Master - Carla

ONAs

• [2005] Rean no Tsubasa - Elebos
• [2009] Bakemonogatari - Hanekawa Tsubasa

Games

• [2000] Eternal Arcadia - Fina
• [2001] Z.O.E ~Zone of the Enders~ - Celvice Klein
• [2002] Dead or Alive 3 - Hitomi
• [2003] Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball - Hitomi
• [2004] Dead or Alive Ultimate - Hitomi
• [2004] Animamundi: Dark Alchemist - Lillith Zaberisk
• [2005] Dead or Alive 4 - Hitomi, Mei Lin
• [2005] Genji: Dawn of the Samurai - Princess Minazuru Hogen
• [2005] Shining Force Neo - Meryl
• [2006] Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 - Hitomi
• [2006] Virtua Fighter 5 - Umenokouji Aoi
• [2008] Persona 4 - Satonaka Chie
• [2008] Virtua Fighter 5 R - Umenokouji Aoi
• [2009] Rune Factory 3: A Fantasy Harvest Moon (DS) - Dahlia
• [2010] Blaze Union - Siskier
• [2010] Dead or Alive Paradise - Hitomi
• [2010] Elsword - Rena
• [2011] Dead or Alive: Dimensions - Hitomi
• [2011] Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 - Nepgear
• [2012] DEAD OR ALIVE 5 - Hitomi
• [2012] Girlfriend (Kari) - Miss Monochrome
• [2013] Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure - Persephone
• [2013] Skylanders: Giants - Persephone
• [2013] The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki - Alisa Reinford
• [2013] Super Robot Wars UX - Elebos

Japanese Dubs

• [2002] Dark Water - Cecilia "Ceci" Williams
• [2004] Winx Club - Musa

External Links

• Official Website