Pedro (band)

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, 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.

History
In 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. Their debut EP, Zoozoosea, was released on September 19, 2018.

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.

On March 6, 2020, a re-recording of Zoozoosea, titled Super Zoozoosea, was released digitally. They released their first EP, Shōdō Ningen Club (衝動人間倶楽部), on April 29. Followed by their first single, "Konaide World End" (来ないでワールドエンド) on August 12. Their second album, Roman (浪漫), was released on August 26.

They released their second single, "Tokyo" (東京), on February 10, 2021. On February 26, the digital single, "Teinei na Kurashi" (丁寧な暮らし), was released, followed by another digital single, "Natsu" (夏), on August 6. They released their third album, Gojitsu Aratamete Ukagaimasu (後日改めて伺います), on November 17. 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.

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. On August 18, a re-recording of their song "Roman" (浪漫) was released digitally. They released their third single, "Tonde Yuke" (飛んでゆけ), on August 23. 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.

Members

 * 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)