Soji Arai

Acting

Soji Arai

Born December 19, 1975 · Niigata, Japan (age 50)

Soji Arai was born in Niigata, Japan. After graduating from Waseda University, one of the top private institutions of higher education in Japan, he began acting with the Bungakuza theater company. In 2002, he made a major impact on the Tokyo theater world with his starring role of Max in Bent directed by Robert Allan Ackerman.

Known For

The Ramen GirlThe Ramen Girl · 2008
The Ramen Girl
★ 6.52008
MovieRomanceComedy
An American woman is stranded in Tokyo after breaking up with her boyfriend. Searching for direction in life, she trains to be a ramen chef under a tyrannical Japanese master.
Rescue at DongjiRescue at Dongji · 2025
Rescue at Dongji
★ 8.32025
MovieDramaHistory
Inspired by the real life rescue of over 300 British soldiers in 1942, Dongji Rescue is a rousing, action-packed story of heroism on the high seas. When the Japanese warship Lisbon Maru is torpedoed off the coast of Dongji Island, the lives of over 300 British POWs on board are at risk of being claimed by the sea. Their only hope is a small group of defiant Chinese fisherman who will do anything to rescue and protect them from their captors.
Dog GoneDog Gone · 2023
Dog Gone
★ 6.22023
MovieFamilyAdventure
When his beloved dog goes missing, a young man embarks on an incredible search with his parents to find him and give him life-saving medication.
The PenthouseThe Penthouse · 2026
The Penthouse
2026
MovieHorrorMystery
The Penthouse" is a psychological thriller that follows Saina and David, a young family who moves into a luxurious penthouse in Kuala Lumpur to start a new life.
Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! · 2026
Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!
★ 8.52026
MovieComedyDrama
Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor. She must face what comes next as sparks fly.
The Yakiniku Movie: BulgogiThe Yakiniku Movie: Bulgogi · 2007
The Yakiniku Movie: Bulgogi
★ 5.52007
MovieComedyDrama
Korean-Japanese director Gu Su Yeon makes his directorial debut with the mouthwateringly delicious The Yakiniku Movie: Bulgogi. As the title clearly states, pride of place goes to juicy, bite-sized meat, and viewers will get a delightful eyeful of food, food, and more food in this fabulously fulfilling gourmet comedy. Reveling in Japan's love for food-themed shows, the film revolves around a culinary battle of David and Goliath proportions, cheekily parodying Japanese cooking shows with Iron Chef-like editing, excited running commentary, and comedic how-to segments. The Yakiniku Movie also shines a light on the food culture of Japan's resident Korean population, proving that tasty food transcends all boundaries.
Big Bang Love, Juvenile ABig Bang Love, Juvenile A · 2006
Big Bang Love, Juvenile A
★ 6.52006
MovieFantasyMystery
An unknown future. A boy confesses to the murder of another in an all-boy juvenile detention facility. More an exercise in style than storytelling, the story follows two detectives trying to uncover the case. Homosexual tension and explosive violence drives the story which delivers some weird and fascinating visuals.
Against All OddsAgainst All Odds · 2025
Against All Odds
★ 7.22025
MovieDramaWar
During the 1944 Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, a Communist-led guerrilla squad and an undercover operative must unite their conflicting missions to rescue a downed Flying Tigers pilot, James, successfully breaking through an intense Japanese siege to secure his escape.

Filmography

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The Yakiniku Movie: BulgogiThe Yakiniku Movie: Bulgogi · 2007
The Yakiniku Movie: Bulgogi
★ 5.52007
MovieComedyDrama
Korean-Japanese director Gu Su Yeon makes his directorial debut with the mouthwateringly delicious The Yakiniku Movie: Bulgogi. As the title clearly states, pride of place goes to juicy, bite-sized meat, and viewers will get a delightful eyeful of food, food, and more food in this fabulously fulfilling gourmet comedy. Reveling in Japan's love for food-themed shows, the film revolves around a culinary battle of David and Goliath proportions, cheekily parodying Japanese cooking shows with Iron Chef-like editing, excited running commentary, and comedic how-to segments. The Yakiniku Movie also shines a light on the food culture of Japan's resident Korean population, proving that tasty food transcends all boundaries.

Chinese Gangster (as Sohee Park)