The Pillows Herald Two New Chapters In the FCLC Universe
The original adventures of 12 year old boy Naota Nandaba and otherworldly guitar-wielding alien Haruko Haruhara first captured the hearts of anime fans in the early 2000s, becoming a subsequent hit on US shores thanks to Adult Swim. Just in time for the stateside release of not one but two new chapters of FLCL series, the adult-orientated cartoon network presents the North American Mono Me You Sun Tour featuring Japanese alt rock icons The Pillows.
Formed in Hokkaido, Japan in 1989, The Pillows' fate has been intricately linked to the FCLC anime ever since music from their first three albums provided its iconic soundtrack. Inspired by the classic pop songwriting of 60s Brit invasion bands like The Beatles, as well as the swirling, reverb-laden of the Cocteau Twins and other 80s shoegaze stalwarts, the trio have found lasting cult status stateside thanks to avid FCLC fans.