He started playing the violin at the age of 5 and has won the grand prize in numerous competitions! From his roots in street live performances, he is aiming for a Grammy Award! He released an album of Studio Ghibli violin covers, officially endorsed by Studio Ghibli and Joe Hisaishi. In particular, his song “Merry-Go-Round of Life” from the Ghibli film Howl’s Moving Castle has been viewed more than 250 million times on social media reel videos! A versatile violinist based in Osaka who is active all over the world!