Lilas Ikuta, sometimes known mononymously as Lilas, is a Japanese singer and songwriter.
18 Facts About Lilas Ikuta
Lilas Ikuta is best known as the vocalist of the duo Yoasobi with producer Ayase, under the stage name Ikura, and a former member of the cover group Plusonica.
Lilas Ikuta was born on September 25,2000, in Tokyo, Japan, and has three older siblings.
Lilas Ikuta moved to Chicago, United States in 2001, living there until she was three years old.
Lilas Ikuta learned piano when she attended the first year of elementary school, and then acoustic guitar in sixth grade.
Lilas Ikuta was a member of the school's music club from third to sixth grade.
Lilas Ikuta wrote her first song when she was still at elementary school and performed her first concert when she was a middle school student.
Lilas Ikuta told Cinematoday that her wish to become a musician was set when her parents promised to write songs for each other for Valentine's and White Days.
Lilas Ikuta attended College of Art, Nihon University in April 2019, and graduated in March 2023.
Lilas Ikuta has cited Taylor Swift as her major music influence.
In 2015, Lilas Ikuta participated in several casting and auditions, including Singin'Japan hosted by Sony Music Entertainment Japan where was selected as a finalist.
Lilas Ikuta later became a member of cover group Plusonica until 2021.
In 2020, Lilas Ikuta performed the Japanese version of the end-credit song "Rocket to the Moon" for the animated fantasy film Over the Moon, and released new single "Hikari", accompanied Kissme's exhibition Atta Koto Aru no ni, Hajime Mashite.
Lilas Ikuta voiced Hiro-chan in 2021 animated science fantasy film Belle.
Lilas Ikuta's "Sparkle" was released on January 17,2022, as a theme for Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: Mikan-hen, Sotsugyo-hen 2022.
Lilas Ikuta was in charge of Fuji TV's 2022 FIFA World Cup's theme "Jump", came on November 20.
In January 2023, Lilas Ikuta released "Tanpopo" for NHK's Drama 10 Ooku, preceded her debut studio album Sketch, which was issued on March 8.
Lilas Ikuta participated in Ikimonogakari's compilation album Ikimonogakari Meets, covering the song "Nostalgia", and Ikusaburo Yamazaki's album The Handsome on the song "Like, Kasaneteiku".