Miona Hori


Miona Hori, is a Japanese tarento and fashion model. She is a former second generation member of the idol girl group Nogizaka46, and a regular model for the fashion magazine ar.

Life and career

On March 28, 2013, Hori successfully auditioned for the second generation of Nogizaka46, debuting in the theater play 16-nin no Principal Deux, which showcased the newly added second generation members. Hori was chosen as the center for the group's seventh single "Barrette" and has been a core member of the group since. She continues to be active as an idol and on various television programs.
In 2019, Hori debuted as a film actress in a leading role in the film Hot Gimmick: Girl Meets Boy, an adaptation of Miki Aihara's manga Hot Gimmick, playing the role of Hatsumi Narita. Her performance won the Asian New Talent Award - Best Actress category at the Shanghai International Film Festival that year.
On November 27, 2020, Hori released her solo song "Tsumetai Mizu no Naka", and announced her graduation.

Discography

Singles with Nogizaka46

YearNo.TitleRoleNotes
20137"Barrette"A-side, centerFirst single to participate; Also sang on "Tsuki no Ōkisa" and "Sonna Baka na…"
20148"Kizuitara Kataomoi"A-sideAlso sang on "Romance no Start", "Toiki no Method" and "Dankeschön"
20149"Natsu no Free & Easy"A-sideAlso sang on "Nani mo Dekizu ni Soba ni Iru" and "Mukuchi na Lion"
201410"Nandome no Aozora ka?"A-sideAlso sang on "Korogatta Kane o Narase!" and "Watashi, Okiru"
201511"Inochi wa Utsukushii"A-sideAlso sang on "Arakajime Katarareru Romance"
201512"Taiyō Nokku"B-sideDo not sing on title track. Sang on "Wakaregiwa, Motto Suki ni Naru" as Under Member
201513"Ima, Hanashitai Dareka ga Iru"B-sideDo not sing on title track. Sang on "Shitto no Kenri" as Under Member and "Otona e no Chikamichi"
201614"Harujion ga Sakukoro"A-sideAlso sang on "Harukanaru Bhutan"
201615"Hadashi de Summer"A-sideAlso sang on "Boku Dake no Hikari"
201616"Sayonara no Imi"A-sideAlso sang on "Kodoku na Aozora", "Ano Kyōshitsu" and "Kimi ni Okuru Hana ga Nai"
201717"Influencer"A-sideAlso sang on "Atarisawari no Nai Hanashi"
201718"Nigemizu"A-sideAlso sang on "Onna wa Hitori ja Nemurenai", "Hito Natsu no Nagasa Yori…", "Live Kami" as 2nd Generation member and "Naitatte Iijanaika?"
201719"Itsuka Dekiru kara Kyō Dekiru"A-sideAlso sang on "Fuminshō"
201820"Synchronicity"A-sideAlso sang on "Scoutman" as 2nd Generation member
201821"Jikochū de Ikō!"A-sideAlso sang on "Anna ni Sukidatta no ni…"
201822"Kaerimichi wa Tōmawari Shitaku Naru"A-sideAlso sang on "Caravan wa Nemuranai"
201923"Sing Out!"A-sideAlso sang on "Am I Loving"
201924"Yoake Made Tsuyogaranakutemoii"A-sideAlso sang on "Boku no Koto, Shitteru?", "Romendensha no Machi" and "Boku no Omoikomi"
202025"Shiawase no Hogoshoku"A-sideAlso sang on "Anastasia" as 2nd Generation member
2020"Sekaijū no Rinjin yo"Charity song during the COVID-19 pandemic
2020"Route 246"
202126"Boku wa Boku o Suki ni Naru"A-sideLast single to participate; Also sang on "Ashita ga Aru Riyū", "Wilderness World" and "Tsumetai Mizu no Naka" which was her graduation song.

Albums with Nogizaka46

YearNo.TitleParticipated song
20151Tōmei na Iro
  • "Boku ga Iru Basho"
  • "Nazo no Rakugaki"
20162Sorezore no Isu
  • "Kikkake"
  • "Taiyō ni Kudokarete"
  • "Threefold Choice"
  • "Kakikōri no Kataomoi"
  • 20173Umarete Kara Hajimete Mita Yume
  • "Skydiving"
  • "Settei Ondo"
  • "Watabokori"
  • 20194Ima ga Omoide ni Naru made
  • "Arigachi na Ren'ai"
  • "Gorgonzola"
  • Other featured songs

    YearArtistTitleAlbums / Singles
    2017AKB48"Dare no Koto o Ichiban Aishiteru""Shoot Sign"
    2018AKB48"Kokkyo no Nai Jidai""Jabaja"
    2019AKB48"Hitsuzensei""Jiwaru Days"