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Tsuneaki Takara

Born on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa, Tsuneaki Takara contributed to his team’s second-place finish at the national marching band and baton twirling championship in 2010, where he played the fifth bass drum (the lowest and heaviest beat). Takara later began focusing seriously on vocals and guitar, winning first place at the 2014 YAMAHA Music Revolution competition on Ishigaki Island. That same year, he showcased his talents on the sub-stage at the Tropical Lovers Beach Festa. Currently, he is launching his career as a music arranger and producer, exploring and pursuing music not just as a player, but from a new role and perspective through an approach different from before.