Izawa serves as the band's leader, pianist and vocalist in addition to writing and arranging most of their songs.
to have told him "Hurry up and join so we can play together", and Izawa debuted later the same year as a member of Tokyo Jihen's Phase 2 lineup alongside new guitarist Ryosuke Nagaoka, nicknamed Ukigumo.
In 2009, during a period of inactivity for the band during Sheena's temporary return to her solo work with the release of her fourth album Sanmon Gossip, Izawa joined former Ellegarden member Takeshi Hosomi's new band The Hiatus as a touring member.
[2] Izawa remained a member of Tokyo Jihen until the band's farewell tour and breakup in February 2012.
He has since resumed full-time membership in Appa, beginning with a performance at March 11 Nakaso Music Festival.