I Want to Be Human

Shiroharu

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I Want to Be Human
Shiroharu
Lyric
- Lyricist
  Mitsuru
- Composer
  Mitsuru
- Producer
  Mitsuru (Shiroharu)
- Co-Producer
  Hikari
- Recording Engineer
  KOTETSU
- Mixing Engineer
  KOTETSU
- Mastering Engineer
  KOTETSU
- Guitar
  Kenya Mizohata
- Bass Guitar
  Kenya Mizohata
- Drums
  Kenya Mizohata
- Vocals
  Mitsuru (Shiroharu)
- Background Vocals
  Mitsuru (Shiroharu)
- Rap
  Mitsuru (Shiroharu)
- Songwriter
  Shiroharu
- Adapter
  Kenya Mizohata

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A cry from twenty years ago pierces through the world of 2026.

I Want to Be Human is a song Mitsuru wrote when he was around twenty-two years old.

At the time, it was created simply as a practice piece and recorded as a rough demo on the spot. After that, it remained unheard, quietly sleeping away for nearly two decades.

It was born from a young man's reflections on the contradictions and weaknesses of human nature.

Now, almost twenty years later, those words have been revived with powerful rock energy and rap-driven intensity, taking on a new life of their own.

Self-interest. Loneliness. Division. The desire for approval.

Through sharp lyrics and relentless momentum, the song confronts the contradictions of human society that persist no matter how much the world changes.

Everything in this world is a lie.

Everything in this world is true.

As these opposing truths collide, the song asks a timeless question:

Why do people hurt one another, yet continue longing to understand each other?

This is not a song that seeks to judge anyone.

Rather, it is a song that challenges us to face our own weaknesses and asks what it truly means to live as human beings.

The repeated cry of I want to be human is both a question Mitsuru asked himself twenty years ago and a message for all of us living in the present day.

Delivered by Shiroharu, this rap-rock message song stands at the crossroads of raw impulse and heartfelt prayer.

Twenty years ago, I never imagined that this song would one day reach other people.

That is why I hope it finds those who need it most today.

Artist Profile

Shiroharu
Shiroharu is an IP artist unit formed by Mitsuru and Hikari. Centered on music and storytelling, Shiroharu transforms the stories of individuals, organizations, and businesses into artistic expressions through music, literature, and multimedia projects. The duo was formed on August 31, 2024, through the audio platform stand.fm. Within just one month of launching their activities, they reached No.1 on the platform's Music Ranking, gaining attention for their unique fusion of music and literary expression. Their creative philosophy is rooted in two themes: standing beside those who are suffering, and encouraging those who dare to pursue their dreams. Through songs, essays, stories, and other creative works, they seek to inspire hope, courage, and human connection. Mitsuru spent many years working in hospice care, accompanying countless individuals through the final stages of life. Drawing from these experiences, he creates stories and lyrics that explore life, loss, and hope. After a career in healthcare and welfare services, he chose an independent path dedicated to artistic expression through music and words. Hikari is a singer-songwriter and screenwriter whose vocals bring depth and emotion to Shiroharu's works. Her voice combines clarity and strength, breathing life into the stories they create. Prior to forming Shiroharu, both Mitsuru and Hikari had already established careers in music and literature. Their achievements include the PHP Award, the Bungei Shicho Essay Award, the Ozaki Hosai Award, and a Bronze Award in the Music Video & Vocalist category at the Houston International Film Festival. Together, they have created more than 100 original songs and have collaborated with producers from major Japanese record labels, as well as musicians who support nationally recognized artists and idol groups. Since 2025, Shiroharu has developed its own creative branding methodology, Sound Story Branding, which transforms personal and corporate narratives into music, films, written works, and other forms of artistic expression designed to create long-term value. On January 7, 2026, Mitsuru and Hikari founded HalScene Inc. Today, Shiroharu serves as the creative and philosophical core of the company, continuing to explore new possibilities at the intersection of music, storytelling, and human experience.
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