Lilas Ikuta

is a Japanese singer and songwriter. She 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 . After numerous singles and extended plays, Ikuta released her debut studio album Sketch in March 2023 and peaked at number four on the Oricon Albums Chart. Early life and education Lilas Ikuta was born on September 25, 2000, in Tokyo, Japan, and has three older siblings. She moved to Chicago, USA, in 2001, living there until she was three years old. Ikuta learned piano when she attended the first year of elementary school, and then acoustic guitar in sixth grade. She was also a member of the school's music club from third to sixth grade. Ikuta wrote her first song when she was still at elementary school and performed her first concert when she was a middle school student. She told in a Cinematoday interview that her wish to become a musician was set when her parents promised to write songs for each other for Valentine's Day and White Day. She attended Nihon University's College of Art in April 2019, and graduated in March 2023. Ikuta has cited Taylor Swift as her major music influence. Career 2015–present: Solo career