Pedro (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese rock band led by vocalist and bassist Ayuni D. Formed in 2018 as Ayuni D's solo project outside of Bish,[2][3] she is currently supported by Hisako Tabuchi of Number Girl on guitar and Yumao of hitorie on drums. They released their debut EP in September 2018 and continued to release music until the end of 2021. Following a one and a half year hiatus, Pedro resumed activities in mid-2023 after Bish disbanded. They have released four studio albums, two EPs, and three singles.
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| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Rock[1] |
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| Website | www |
History
editIn September 2018, WACK announced that Ayuni D would launch a solo project with Avex Trax under the name Pedro. Ayuni D, who plays bass and provides the vocals, was joined by former Number Girl member Hisako Tabuchi on guitar and Shōta Mōhri on drums.[3] Their debut EP, Zoozoosea, was released on September 19, 2018.[4]
In March 2019, it was announced the Pedro had signed with the EMI Records division of Universal Music Japan. Their first album, Thumb Sucker, was released on August 28.[5]
On March 6, 2020, a re-recording of Zoozoosea, titled Super Zoozoosea, was released digitally.[6] They released their second EP, Shōdō Ningen Club (衝動人間倶楽部), on April 29.[7] Followed by their first single, "Konaide World End" (来ないでワールドエンド) on August 12.[8] Their second album, Roman (浪漫), was released on August 26.[9]
They released their second single, "Tokyo" (東京), on February 10, 2021.[10] On February 26, the digital single, "Teinei na Kurashi" (丁寧な暮らし), was released,[11] followed by another digital single, "Natsu" (夏), on August 6.[12] They released their third album, Gojitsu Aratamete Ukagaimasu (後日改めて伺います), on November 17.[13] Pedro went on an indefinite hiatus on December 22, after their final concert at Yokohama Arena. A digital single, "Sasurahi" (さすらひ), was released on December 27, five days after they ceased acitivies.[14]
On June 30, 2023, after the disbandment of Bish, Pedro announced that they would resume activities outside of WACK under Ayuni D's newly established company, Roman Planet. Hisako Tabuchi remained a member of the band, while Yumao of Hitorie replaced Shōta Mōhri on drums. They released a reissue of their third album, which was renamed Gojitsu Aratamete Ukagaimashita (後日改めて伺いました), on July 5.[15] On August 18, a re-recording of their song "Roman" (浪漫) was released digitally.[16] They released their third single, "Tonde Yuke" (飛んでゆけ), on August 23.[17] Their fourth album, Omomuku Mama ni I no Muku Mama ni (赴くままに、胃の向くままに), was released on November 29.[18]
They releaseed their third EP, Iji to Hikari (意地と光), on November 6, 2024.[19]
Members
edit- Ayuni D (アユニ・D) – vocals, bass (2018–2021; 2023–present)
- Current support members
- Hisako Tabuchi (と田渕ひさ子) – guitar (2018–2021; 2023–present)
- Yumao (ゆーまお) – drums (2023–present)
- Former support member
- Shōta Mōhri (毛利匠太) – drums (2018–2021)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [20] |
JPN Billboard [21] | ||
| Thumb Sucker |
|
9 | 4 |
| Roman (浪漫) |
|
9 | 9 |
| Gojitsu Aratamete Ukagaimasu (後日改めて伺います) |
|
6 | 8 |
| Omomuku Mama ni I no Muku Mama ni (赴くままに、胃の向くままに) |
|
18 | 11 |
Reissues
edit| Title | Album details | Peak positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [20] |
JPN Billboard [21] | ||
| Super Zoozoosea |
|
— | — |
| Gojitsu Aratamete Ukagaimashita (後日改めて伺いました) |
|
12 | 13 |
Extended plays
edit| Title | Album details | Peak positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [20] |
JPN Billboard [21] | ||
| Zoozoosea |
|
10 | 9 |
| Shōdō Ningen Club (衝動人間倶楽部) |
|
7 | — |
| Iji to Hikari (意地と光) |
|
19 | 21 |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak positions |
Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [20] | ||||
| "Konaide World End" (来ないでワールドエンド) | 2020 | 12 | Roman | |
| "Tokyo" (東京) | 2021 | 18 | Non-album singles | |
| "Teinei na Kurashi" (丁寧な暮らし) | —[A] | |||
| "Natsu" (夏) | ||||
| "Sasurahi" (さすらひ) | Gojitsu Aratamete Ukagaimashita | |||
| "Roman (2023 ver.)" (浪漫 (2023 ver.)) | 2023 | Non-album single | ||
| "Tonde Yuke" (飛んでゆけ) | 16 | Omomuku Mama ni I no Muku Mama ni | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
Notes
edit- ^ "Teinei na Kurashi", "Natsu", "Sasurahi", and "Roman (2023 ver.)" were released as digital singles.
References
edit- ^ "少女はバンドマンになった-『浪漫』PEDRO". Rockin'On. September 19, 2023.
- ^ "PEDROがシークレットライブで活動再開、田渕ひさ子＆ゆーまお迎えた作品とツアー発表". Natalie. September 19, 2023.
- ^ a b "アユニ・Dのソロプロジェクト"PEDRO"、初ライブ". Barks. September 25, 2018.
- ^ "アユニ・D（BiSH）、バンド形態のソロ・プロジェクト"PEDRO"始動。ミニ・アルバム『zoozoosea』ゲリラ・リリース＆ギターに田渕ひさ子を迎えた「自律神経出張中」MV公開。初ライヴも決定". Skream!. September 18, 2018.
- ^ "アユニ・DのソロプロジェクトPEDRO、EMI Records移籍で本格活動スタート". Rolling Stone Japan. March 31, 2019.
- ^ "PEDRO（アユニ・D）、『super zoozoosea』配信スタート". Billboard Japan. March 6, 2020.
- ^ "BiSHアユニ・Dによるバンド・プロジェクト PEDRO、EP『衝動人間倶楽部』初回盤収録ドキュメンタリー作品トレーラー映像公開。4/10に冒頭30分をリアルタイム副音声付で配信も". Skream!. April 8, 2020.
- ^ "PEDRO、1st SG『来ないでワールドエンド』リリース。「#PEDRO脱法宣伝大喜利」企画もスタート". Rockin' On. April 30, 2020.
- ^ "PEDRO、アルバム『浪漫』発売決定。「来ないでワールドエンド」は"嘘シングル"". Barks. August 12, 2020.
- ^ "PEDRO、2ndシングル『東京』を2/10発売。収録曲"日常"は本日20時より先行配信". Rockin' On. January 16, 2021.
- ^ "PEDRO、「丁寧な暮らし」リリース＋マザーファッ子監督によるMV公開". Barks. February 26, 2021.
- ^ "PEDRO、夏に込めた想いを綴った新曲「夏」MV公開". Billboard Japan. August 6, 2021.
- ^ "PEDRO、3rdアルバム『後日改めて伺います』11/17リリース決定。明日11/3にアルバムから2曲入り先行100円シングル発売". Skream!. November 2, 2021.
- ^ "PEDRO、活動休止に関する想いを綴った新曲「さすらひ」デジタル・リリース＆MV公開". Skream!. December 26, 2021.
- ^ "PEDRO、活動再開". Barks. June 30, 2023.
- ^ "PEDRO、完全再録音源「浪漫(2023 ver.)」配信スタート". Barks. August 19, 2023.
- ^ "PEDRO、活動再開第1弾シングル「飛んでゆけ」発売決定". Barks. July 10, 2023.
- ^ "PEDRO、2年ぶりとなるオリジナル・アルバム『赴くままに、胃の向くままに』本日11/27配信スタート＆11/29 CDリリース。来年2月より"PEDRO TOUR 2024「慈」"開催決定". Skream!. November 27, 2023.
- ^ "PEDRO、7曲収録『意地と光』リリース決定". Ototoy. July 31, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Pedro | Oricon Style". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 8, 2019.