Scenario Writer Reiji Shirakihara Forms Rock Band "Long Shot Confession" as a New Challenge, Expanding into the Music Field
Reiji Shirakihara, a scenario writer and representative of the creative production company BLAST ARTS, has formed a new rock band, "Long Shot Confession," embarking on a new challenge in the music domain.
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Creative production company BLAST ARTS has primarily focused on scenario creation. Its representative, Reiji Shirakihara, while having an interest in music, had been conflicted about whether to pursue it as his own form of expression.
However, feeling that there was a realm of expression he couldn't reach just by leaving music-related articles on note, he decided to take a new challenge and step into music.
It is a choice to once again face the music he had let go of.
## To the Formation of Long Shot Confession
What Reiji Shirakihara chose was not to develop a music business as BLAST ARTS, but to start a band himself as a player (Ryoji Shirakihara).
For him, who had experience in a band during his teens and continued to engage with music intermittently thereafter, the choice to "do music" was by no means a sudden one.
However, he had long been unable to answer the question of whether to do it "not as a job, but by standing on the stage."
What broke through his hesitation was the passion of the live scene.
Even now, when digital distribution is mainstream, the power of music in a real place is actually strengthening. There was certainly an expression that could only be established by sharing a space with the audience.
As a generation strongly influenced by the emo and alternative rock of the 2000s, he set out to reconstruct that feeling in modern Japan, starting the dream of a new band, "Long Shot Confession."
### Members
**Ryoji Shirakihara (Vo/Gt)**
Influenced by 2000s emo and pop-punk. He is in charge of creating music that emphasizes melody and storytelling.
**Fu- (Ba)**
A bassist who supports the groove of the songs. He adds color to the music with a dynamic bass that moves on both rhythmic and melodic fronts.
**846 (Dr)**
A drummer who forms the core of the songs with rhythm. He freely manipulates everything from delicate grooves to powerful beats, supporting the band's sound.
Currently, they are looking for a lead guitarist.
### Future Activities
Although the band's social media is not yet ready, they plan to actively perform live within the year.
For contact and information updates, please refer to Reiji Shirakihara's [link].
However, feeling that there was a realm of expression he couldn't reach just by leaving music-related articles on note, he decided to take a new challenge and step into music.
It is a choice to once again face the music he had let go of.
## To the Formation of Long Shot Confession
What Reiji Shirakihara chose was not to develop a music business as BLAST ARTS, but to start a band himself as a player (Ryoji Shirakihara).
For him, who had experience in a band during his teens and continued to engage with music intermittently thereafter, the choice to "do music" was by no means a sudden one.
However, he had long been unable to answer the question of whether to do it "not as a job, but by standing on the stage."
What broke through his hesitation was the passion of the live scene.
Even now, when digital distribution is mainstream, the power of music in a real place is actually strengthening. There was certainly an expression that could only be established by sharing a space with the audience.
As a generation strongly influenced by the emo and alternative rock of the 2000s, he set out to reconstruct that feeling in modern Japan, starting the dream of a new band, "Long Shot Confession."
### Members
**Ryoji Shirakihara (Vo/Gt)**
Influenced by 2000s emo and pop-punk. He is in charge of creating music that emphasizes melody and storytelling.
**Fu- (Ba)**
A bassist who supports the groove of the songs. He adds color to the music with a dynamic bass that moves on both rhythmic and melodic fronts.
**846 (Dr)**
A drummer who forms the core of the songs with rhythm. He freely manipulates everything from delicate grooves to powerful beats, supporting the band's sound.
Currently, they are looking for a lead guitarist.
### Future Activities
Although the band's social media is not yet ready, they plan to actively perform live within the year.
For contact and information updates, please refer to Reiji Shirakihara's [link].