the pillows

About

"Birthplace" (band creation): Hokkaidō, Japan Disbanded on January 31, 2025. the pillows is a Japanese alternative rock band, best known internationally for the soundtrack of the anime series FLCL. the pillows were originally "Coin Locker Babies" but was changed after Kenji left the band "KENZI&THE TRIPS". Members: Sawao Yamanaka (Born December 7th, 1968) – vocals, rhythm guitar Yoshiaki Manabe (Born October 2, 1962) – lead guitar Shinichirou Sato (Born August 16, 1964) – drums Jun Suzuki (Birthdate unavailable) – bass (support member, since 1999) Former Members: Kenji Ueda (Born August 30, 1965) – bass (1989–1992) Tatsuya Kashima (Birthdate unavailable) – bass (support member, 1992–1999) Twitter/𝕏: @thepillowsJPN

Staff Positions

1989add Theme Song Performance

Ahiru no Soraadd Theme Song Performance (OP)

Beckadd Music (ep 23, 26)

FLCLadd Music, Theme Song Performance

FLCL Alternativeadd Theme Song Performance

FLCL Progressiveadd Music

FLCL: Grungeadd Music, Theme Song Performance

FLCL: Shoegazeadd Music, Theme Song Performance

Go! Go! Jupiteradd Music, Theme Song Performance

Hoshi no Samidareadd Theme Song Performance (ED3), Inserted Song Performance