Sasuke Haraguchi

is a Japanese music producer, composer and Vocaloid musician best known for his 2023 song . He began producing music digitally from a young age, and was noticed by the internet at age fourteen when a recording of him playing the Akai MPC on the streets of Harajuku went viral online. In 2018, he signed a deal with Warner Music Japan and would release J-pop singles under the alias Sasuke until his departure from the label in 2021.

In 2023, he rebranded to his full name, and began to produce electronic Vocaloid songs influenced by hyperpop, gaining popularity after submitting his work to the semi-annual event The Vocaloid Collection. Since then, he has produced music for several media properties and released three studio albums.

Early life Haraguchi was born on May 21, 2003, in the Ehime Prefecture to music-loving parents. His father would play music of varying genres, both Japanese and Western, around the house when he was young, including Japanese musicians Towa Tei and Ryuichi Sakamoto marking his first steps into music composition. Five years later, a ten-year-old Haraguchi would win the Amateur Night dance competition at the renowned Apollo Theater in Manhattan, New York, that he encountered on SoundCloud, which led to him taking an interest in producing using vocal synthesis technology.

As a teenager, he took an interest in the Akai MPC and would perform using it on the streets of Tokyo. and went viral on Twitter.

Musical career

2018–2021: Major label career and departure Haraguchi made his major label debut as a three-year contract with Warner Music Japan in 2018 During this time, he mostly created upbeat J-pop songs,

In January 2021, Haraguchi made the decision to go independent. Prior to this, he had been considering quitting music production entirely. He has produced music for numerous products and works of media, including Sanrio Puroland In 2025, he was recognized by Forbes Japan in the Entertainment & Sports category of their 30 Under 30 list.

Artistry Haraguchi's music is heavily influenced by hyperpop (citing 100 Gecs in particular), Shibuya-kei,

Studio albums Title Details Acetone Released: May 9, 2023 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Screen II Released: September 30, 2023 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Isan Released: May 30, 2026 Label: CDs Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As Sasuke

Title Year Album "Influenzer" 2018 "Heisei Owarutteyo" "Shingengou Oboeuta" 2019 "J-pop Wa Owaranai" "Natsu Botti" "Part. 2" 2020 "Mezameru Dake" "Times" "Good Gravity" 2021 "Pull Me Out!" "Planet Nine" "Tsuyukirai" "Mata Aimashou" 2022 "PreRomance" "Get Money"

As Sasuke Haraguchi

As lead artist Title Year Album "Hito Mania" 2023 Isan "Hontono" "A Word" "Mini Hen" 2024 "Medicine" "Utaubot" "Yureko" "Cubism" "Trojan Flower" "Evolve Evolve Evolve" "Hear Something" "Mae no Hashi" 2025 "Comment" "Bluelight March" "And You" "Afterimage" Isan "Pac-Maniac 45" "Superkinds" "Overlap Tomato Can" "Busy Day" "Nora Heroes" "Shame of Know" "Yu-En" 2026 "Timeout Substitute Noid" "Broadcast"

As featured artist Title Year Album "Popcorn!" 2024 "My Gasoline" Gasoline "Kuru Trouble" 2025 "Jingoku Sensei" I.e "Masala Palette" Tabla Dhi, Tabla Dha "Outa in the Rain" Ui 1st Official Album "Amenochi Parade" "Harmony" Harmony "Goodbye to the Black Punishment (Bye)" 2026 Kireru Kado Ni Wa Neko Kitaru Where Rage Lives, Cats Arrive "A Love Story That Ended Long Ago!" Uso No Kanaekata "Ending Routine" Good Life, Good People "Jinsei Game Album Remix" "Momo" Shells