Here's one of my favorite bands from Japan, The Pillows. They're one of the best rock bands in the world. They put ona fantastic live show. Internationally they're most recognized for their work on the soundtrack of the incredible and wonderful anime FLCL (フリクリ, Furi Kuri), also known as Fooly Cooly.
You really should check out this anime, it kicks butt. The song featured today, Ride On Shooting Star, and I Think I Can were written specifically for the anime, though it also features other songs previously written. Besides showing how brilliantly they can rock, this video really expresses the humor and playfulness of the group.
Hailing from Hokkaido in the far north of the country, the band was formed in 1987. The current lineup is Sawao Yamanaka on vocals and guitar, Yoshiaki Manabe on lead guitar, Shinichirou Sato on the drums, and Jun Suzuki on bass.
So, what's with the Teddy Bears, you ask? It's a reference to the band's mascot, Buster-Kun. The band refers to their fans as little busters.
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