Soraru Biography: Ethnicity, Songs, Instagram, Age, Height, Net Worth, Awards, Girlfriend, Religion

Soraru is a highly influential Japanese utaite singer-songwriter celebrated for his distinctive low, breathy, and sultry voice in Vocaloid song covers, original compositions, and anisong performances.

Active since around 2008–2009 on platforms like Nico Nico Douga and YouTube, he gained prominence through rapid uploads and viral hits like his cover of “Nisoku Hokou” by DECO*27.

Quick Facts

• Full name: Soraru
• Born: November 3, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese
• Occupation: Singer-Songwriter, Utaite, Vocalist
• Height: 175.7 cm
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Soraru
• Siblings: 3
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net worth: $500,000 – $2 million

Early Life and Education

Soraru was born on November 3, 1988, in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, as the eldest child in his family.

He has two younger brothers and one younger sister, with limited public details available about his parents, who are referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Soraru.

Specific information on his formal education or schools attended is not widely disclosed, though he has mentioned attending college with friends in the utaite scene like Remyu, kunkun, and Mitea.

Career

Soraru began his utaite journey around 2008 by uploading Vocaloid song covers to Nico Nico Douga, quickly standing out for his fast upload pace and unique low, drawling voice that fans describe as sultry and ikemen-style.

His breakthrough came in 2009 with a cover of DECO*27’s “Nisoku Hokou,” which exploded in views overnight, leading to growing popularity and collaborations with producers and other utaite.

He released his first doujin album Soraai in 2012, followed by SoraRhyThm later that year, marking his shift toward original music and professional releases while continuing high-quality covers.

In 2016, Soraru formed the duo After the Rain (initially Sorairo Muffler) with Mafumafu, debuting with Crocrest Story and building a strong fanbase through joint albums, lives, and radio shows like Hikikomoranai Radio.

He expanded his solo work with major albums like Bookmark of the Evening Puddle, released originals such as “1 2 3,” and contributed to mixing/mastering for others.

His YouTube channel surpassed 1.2 million subscribers with hundreds of millions of views, and he co-founded the VTuber agency Neo-Porte in 2021, blending his music career with broader entertainment ventures.

Soraru maintains a respected and enduring presence in Japan’s Vocaloid and utaite scenes.

He continues releasing singles, performing in live events, collaborating frequently (especially with Mafumafu), and engaging fans through social media and radio streams.

His influence endures through iconic covers, original songs that highlight emotional depth, and his role in fostering community in the digital music space.

Personal Life

Soraru keeps his romantic life very private, with no public information on marriages, romantic partners, or children.

He has jokingly referred to the anime character Eureka from Eureka Seven as his “wife,” but no real-life relationships are disclosed.

He values privacy while occasionally mentioning personal interests like sky-gazing (inspiring his name) and anime in streams or posts.

Net Worth

Soraru’s estimated net worth is $500,000 to $2 million, earned mainly from YouTube ad revenue from his channel with over 1.2 million subscribers, album and single sales, concert tickets and merchandise, streaming royalties on platforms like Spotify and Nico Nico, collaborations with Vocaloid producers, and activities including VTuber agency involvement.

Social Media

• Twitter: @soraruru
• Instagram: @soraru_official
• TikTok: @soraruru

Discography

• Soraai (2012)
• SoraRhyThm (2012)
• Zetsubousei: Hero Chiryouyaku (2013)
• Bookmark of the Evening Puddle (major album)
• Crocrest Story (After the Rain, 2016)
• 1 2 3 (single)