Anthony Horita Seiki

Anthony Horita Seiki (born February 9, 1990 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese comedian and actor, best known as a member of the comedy duo "Matenrou" alongside Dai Tony. His real name is Horita Seiki Antoni, with a mixed heritage (African-American father and Japanese mother). He stands 186 cm tall and has a background in baseball. In addition to his entertainment work, Anthony has developed a serious reputation in competitive poker.

Anthony Horita Seiki has competed in major poker tournaments both in Japan and internationally. His most notable achievement came at the 2026 APT Jeju Classic in South Korea, where he won the No-Limit Hold'em Single Re-Entry event. He finished first out of a large field, earning KRW 38,230,000 (approximately 4 million yen). The runner-up was Wendong Lyu from China, and other top finishers included players from China, Belgium, Canada, Hong Kong, and Japan.

He has also achieved success in Japan's largest poker tour, the Japan Open Poker Tour (JOPT). He won a side event (NLH Builder) and placed 5th in the JOPT Main Event. Additionally, he has a 4th-place finish in a national tournament. These results demonstrate consistent performance in large-field events.

Despite his comedy career, Anthony is considered a serious poker enthusiast. His tournament winnings total several million yen, though rumors of a 100 million yen jackpot are unfounded (likely confusion with overall prize pools). He has appeared on poker radio shows and is recognized as a strong player within the Japanese poker community. His style is likely disciplined and mathematically inclined, typical of many Japanese players, though specific strategy details are not publicly documented.

Anthony Horita Seiki stands out as a multi-talented entertainer who has proven himself in the competitive poker world. His achievements inspire aspiring players and highlight the growing presence of Japanese talent on the international poker scene.