The Pillows, Manabe’s main and current band. Formed in 1989 on September 16. Has been playing with them since the beginning and is an important part of the group. Aside from playing guitar, he also works on some of the mixing for the albums.

Was born in Hokkaido Prefecture on October 2, 1962. Affectionately known as “Pee-chan” because his friends commented that he looked like the cartoon character, Snoopy. Was in a band called PERSIA before joining The Pillows in 1989, then known as “Pisuke”. Manabe is influenced by reggae legend Bob Marley, especially with his work in Nine Miles. He has said that he was influenced by reggae and some punk rock.