Sora Ohara embodies the spirited core of SOARA as its founding leader, vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter under Tsukino Talent Production. Growing up immersed in music through his parents’ careers, he penned his first compositions in middle school, gaining fleeting fame from a viral online upload that drew local media attention. Subsequent backlash dismissing him as a “one-hit wonder” led to a creative hiatus, until high school friends Soshi Kagurazaka and Morihito Arihara reignited his passion. Channeling this renewed drive, Sora formed SOARA for a graduation performance that resonated deeply, propelling the group toward professional auditions and eventual signing. Bubbling with restless energy and quick to act on instinct, Sora charges forward with optimistic impulsiveness, prioritizing seizing moments over meticulous planning. Though academically challenged and prone to procrastination, his sharp musical intuition transforms ordinary inspirations—a firework’s burst, a baseball game’s cheer—into vibrant melodies aimed at sparking joy, symbolized by SOARA’s grinning logo. Playfully mischievous yet capable of focused leadership, he balances lighthearted antics with responsibility, though his genuine fear of horror tropes invites good-natured ribbing from peers. Evolving from a disillusioned teen to a resolute artist, Sora steers SOARA toward their shared Budokan dream by 2017, navigating growth and challenges. By 2022, his 25-year-old self retains the same 169cm stature, while his bonds within the group deepen: Morihito partners in both music and academic accountability, Soshi offers steadying camaraderie, younger member Ren benefits from his guidance, and Nozomu matches his spontaneity. Externally, he views rival unit Growth’s Koki Eto as a leadership mirror and Mamoru Fujimura as a compositional challenger, relationships rooted in mutual respect. Key turning points—reclaiming confidence through collaboration, defining SOARA’s identity onstage, and championing music as an emotional lifeline—underscore his journey of resilience, bridging personal vulnerabilities with artistic purpose through unwavering commitment to uplifting others.

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