Hikaru

Hikaru is the solo project of Hikaru Masai, best known for her work in Kalafina, the vocal group that officially disbanded on March 13, 2019. The project carries forward the expressive, collaborative spirit associated with her earlier career while giving her a more personal artistic identity. In November 2019, she launched H-el-ical// and remained active under that name through November 2022. During that period, she also wrote lyrics under Hikaru//, expanding her role beyond performance and giving the project a clearer creative voice. She still uses the Hikaru name when appearing in Yuki Kajiura's live performances, and she also works as a freelance artist. That ongoing connection keeps her linked to the wider circle of music created around Kajiura's productions while allowing her to continue developing outside a fixed group format. For listeners who follow Hikaru Masai, H-el-ical//, or the legacy of Kalafina, this project highlights a career built on reinvention, vocal expressiveness, and long-term collaboration. It remains a notable name for fans searching for music connected to Yuki Kajiura and her performance world.