Left to right: Yoshiaki Manabe, Sawao Yamanaka, Shinichiro Sato. Background information Origin, Japan Genres, Years active 1989–present Labels Delicious Label (2016-present), (1994-2007, 2016-present), Captain Records (1989-1991), (1991-1994), (2007-2016) Associated acts,, Kenzi & The Trips Website Members Shinichirou Sato Past members The Pillows (: ザ・ピロウズ,: Za Pirōzu, stylized as the pillows) are a Japanese band formed in 1989. The group has released 22 studio albums, several and compilations, and over 35 singles. Outside Japan, they are best known as the group responsible for the soundtrack to the series. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • History [ ] Formation and early years (1989–1994) [ ] In 1989, bassist for Kenzi & The Trips, left the band with former Kenzi's drummer and invited The Coin Locker Babies vocalist to form a new band.
Since Yamanaka was not able to play the guitar well yet,, the guitarist of the hair metal band Persia, joined them. The Pillows were formed on September 16, 1989. The story as to where the band's name came about is that allegedly Sawao Yamanaka was hanging out at Yoshiaki Manabe's place and an English post-punk compilation record entitled hanging on Manabe's wall inspired him. Ueda and Yamanaka were the main songwriters and The Pillows released their first EPs, and in 1990 under Captain Records. In 1991 they contracted with major label and released their debut single, 'Ame ni Utaeba' in May and their first full-length record in June. In 1992 The Pillows visited England to record their second full-length album,, and filmed the promotional video for their second single, 'Kanojo wa Shisuta'. Shortly after the release of White Incarnation, Ueda left The Pillows due to disagreements with other members and musical differences.