Lara Sugimoto (born September 27, 1984 in Yamaguchi Prefecture) is a Japanese male singer-songwriter. He started music when he was in junior high school and once developed a vigorous musical career under his real name, Takuro Sugimoto, and as the frontman of the band "Otsukareizu" In 2017, he began his full-fledged activities under his current solo name. In the same year, he released his first album "La La La La La", presenting his unique cynical pop worldview. His album information is very rich, and in 2020, he released "Goraiko", a full-length work that condenses his progress. Furthermore, in 2023, he released his 4th album "I love you even if you are broken", which thoroughly pursues love and pop. This work, produced with tremendous support through crowdfunding, was highly acclaimed as an uncompromising masterpiece that marked his return to his roots. After that, he created a huge buzz mainly on SNS by launching the unique character of a grim reaper, and was signed to a major label. on May 13, 2026, he released the single "To Laugh When I Die," and in songs such as "Cider " included in the album, he sings about his determination and tenderness to survive in the present. She sings straight to the heart.