Japanese band ‘the pillows’ has officially disbanded

The pillows, the Japanese band popular for providing their unique lyrical style and catchy melodies to FLCL has officially disbanded.

In a sudden announcement on social media, the pillows announced their disbandment. They added that while they felt “disbandment” was a strong word, they didn’t want to leave fans with any expectation or hope for a future reunion.

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To all fans of the pillows, pic.twitter.com/PrObDArrAb

— the pillows (@thepillowsJPN) February 1, 2025

To all fans of the pillows,
Thank you for always supporting the pillows.
This is a sudden announcement, but the pillows officially disbanded following their show at KT Zepp Yokohama on January 31st.
The members sincerely thank all the fans for their constant support over the past 35 years. These years have been a truly memorable journey, and it’s all thanks to the fans.
The band hesitated to use the word “disbanded,” as it is a strong term.
However, they decided to use it rather than leave room for expectations of a future reunion.
The members are deeply grateful to the fans who valued their music
and supported them throughout their career.
They hope to meet the fans again through their individual activities in the future.
Thank you once again for supporting the pillows for 35 years.

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*the pillows’ official website and social media accounts will continue under the name “the pillows monument” and will be used to share updates on individual activities.

Fans will largely recognize the pillows for providing the music for FLCL, with popular hits such as “Ride on Shooting Star”, “Crazy Sunshine”, “Little Busters”, and more.