YUTO\u2019s journey began with a simple dream: to write his own songs. But his career quickly expanded far beyond that initial vision. As the vocalist and guitarist of the trailblazing metalcore band Earthists., he has stood on stages across Asia and Europe, earning fans worldwide with the band's intense performances. At the same time, he has built a reputation as a songwriter and producer, shaping music across genres and collaborating with diverse artists to bring their creative visions to life. In this interview, we explore the origins of his career, his approach to songwriting and production, and what creativity truly means to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u30fc\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Let\u2019s start from the very beginning! What first got you into music and how was your process to becoming a musician and playing in a band? Are there any artists that inspired you on your journey?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ever since I was little, there was always music playing in our house. My parents often listened to L\u2019Arc~en~Ciel, Eric Clapton and Guns N\u2019 Roses. So in middle school I started to play bass, as I wanted to become like Tetsuya from L\u2019Arc~en~Ciel. That said, \u201cI started playing\u201d really just meant I was casually plucking at it at home (laughs). But just doing that wasn\u2019t very exciting, so I soon began thinking, \u201cI want to write my own songs!\u201d. About a year after starting bass, I got a guitar so I could write songs using chords. That\u2019s when I started seriously aspiring to become a musician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Later, in university, I joined a club where we did covers of other bands. At the same time, I was also writing my own songs and posting them on social media. One day, out of the blue, I got a DM on Twitter inviting me to join the band Earthists.. I immediately replied, \u201cI\u2019d love to!\u201d And that\u2019s how my career as a member of Earthists. officially began.<\/p>\n\n\n