go!go!vanillas is a four-piece rock band consisting of Tatsuya Maki (Vocals/Guitar), Shintaro Yanagisawa (Guitar), Keisuke Pretty Hasegawa (Bass), and JETT SEIYA (Drums).
Since making their debut in 2013, the band has continuously evolved its distinctive sound by drawing inspiration from a diverse range of musical genres, including garage rock, funk, R&B, and country.
While maintaining a deep respect for their musical roots, go!go!vanillas embraces change without hesitation. Their genre-crossing approach and ever-evolving songwriting have captivated audiences across Japan, while their electrifying live performances—driven by the unique chemistry and powerful groove of all four members—remain one of the band’s defining strengths.

2013

In January, the band independently released their first 7-inch single, “Ningen Sanka / Across the University,” through SEEZ RECORDS. The release quickly sold out.
Their album “SHAKE,” released in July, was selected as a Tower Records Recommendation (Tower Recomen), bringing the band widespread attention.

2014

Following the release of two independent singles, go!go!vanillas made their major-label debut on November 5 with their first major album, “Magic Number,” released through Victor Entertainment’s Getting Better label.
The lead track, “Magic,” received extensive power play on music channels and FM radio stations throughout Japan.

2015

In April, the band released their first major single, “Bilingirl,” and celebrated the release with a one-day free live tour across Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.
They later embarked on “COUNTER ACTION TOUR 2015,” in support of their new single “Counter Action,” the band’s first release under its new creative direction.

2016

In February, go!go!vanillas released their second album, “Kameleon Lights,” followed by their longest nationwide tour to date, consisting of 24 performances.
In July, the band released the split single “Rockin’ Zombies” with THE BAWDIES, and successfully completed a joint tour with the band in October. .

2017

In January, the band released the single “Ohayo Culture,” produced by Atsushi Horie of STRAIGHTENER. Every performance on the accompanying tour sold out, including their first-ever one-man concert at Zepp Tokyo.
In May, they released the single “Heisei Pain,” which was featured as the theme song for a Fuji TV drama series.
In July, go!go!vanillas released their third album, “FOOLs,” followed by a nationwide tour spanning 36 performances.

2018

In May, the band released their first double A-side single, “SUMMER BREEZE / Stand By Me.”
In July, they surprise-released the new song “Change Your World,” written for the hometown of Tatsuya Maki and Keisuke Pretty Hasegawa in Oita Prefecture, as a nationwide digital release.
Throughout the summer, the band delivered standout performances at major rock festivals across Japan and overseas, including FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL (WHITE STAGE) and RUSH BALL IN TAIWAN.
Beginning in September, they embarked on the nationwide “Autumn Harvest Tour,” which included their first one-man outdoor concerts at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall in Tokyo and Osaka-jō Ongakudō in Osaka.
In December, bassist Keisuke Pretty Hasegawa was involved in a traffic accident while walking in Tokyo and was rushed to a local hospital.
While Pretty devoted himself to treatment and rehabilitation, the band continued touring with support bassists as they looked forward to his return.

2019

On January 23, go!go!vanillas released the single “No.999.”
In April, they embarked on the “LIVE! TO ＼WAR／ RECORDS feat. go!go!vanillas ～Shinkyoku Dai-kaikin～” Zepp Tour across Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. Beginning with this tour, the band performed as a three-piece while incorporating bass tracks recorded by Pretty prior to his accident.
On May 15, they released their new album “THE WORLD.”
The accompanying nationwide “THE WORLD TOUR 2019” began in Oita on May 30.
On October 11, during the Nagoya performance of “THE WORLD TOUR 2019,” Pretty made his long-awaited return to the stage.
At the Fukuoka performance on October 14, the band announced “go!go!vanillas presents READY STEADY go!go! vol.07,” a homecoming one-man concert to be held on May 5 of the following year at iichiko Grand Theater in Oita, the hometown of both Maki and Pretty.
With all four members reunited, the band successfully completed the tour.

2020

On June 3, the band released “Amazing Race,” their first single following Pretty’s return.
In November, they launched “ROAD TO AMAZING BUDOKAN TOUR 2020,” which included the band’s first nationwide Hall Tour.
The tour concluded at Nippon Budokan, the dream venue the band had aspired to perform at since its formation.
To commemorate their first performance at Nippon Budokan, go!go!vanillas released their first EP, “Kagami e.p.,” on November 18.

2021

In February, go!go!vanillas held their acoustic tour “yacoustic night star tours” across Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.
On March 24, the band released their new album “PANDORA.” Beginning in April, they embarked on “PANDORA TOUR 2021,” their first nationwide one-man tour in two years, consisting of 23 performances.
In November, they held their first-ever arena tour, “Life is Beautiful,” with performances at Kobe World Memorial Hall and Yokohama Arena.
A venue-exclusive CD, “LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL,” was also released during the tour.

2022

On March 30, the band released the single “Aoino.”
Later that month, they kicked off their nationwide “Aoino. Tour 2022,” consisting of 11 performances.
The final show took place at iichiko Grand Theater in Oita, the hometown of Maki and Pretty, marking their long-awaited homecoming performance after two postponements and cancellations.
In September, go!go!vanillas held their first performance at Osaka-jō Hall and their second one-man concert at Nippon Budokan, titled “My Favorite Things.”
On December 14, they released their new album “FLOWERS.”

2023

Beginning in January, the band embarked on their nationwide one-man tour “FLOWERS TOUR 2023,” consisting of 23 performances.
The tour concluded with a homecoming performance at Kazuno Civic Cultural Hall COMOSSE in Akita Prefecture, the hometown of guitarist Shintaro Yanagisawa.
In June, they held their first official fan club tour, “TIME THIEF TOUR,” consisting of four performances.
On October 25, go!go!vanillas released their 10th Anniversary Gift Album, “DREAMS.”
Beginning in November, they embarked on the nationwide one-man tour “DREAMS TOUR 2023–2024.”

2024

On January 10, go!go!vanillas released the digital single “SHAKE,” recorded at the renowned Metropolis Studios in London, through IRORI Records, a label under PONY CANYON.
In March, the band held the two-day finale of “DREAMS TOUR 2023–2024 FINAL” at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 9–11.
On April 24, they released the digital single “Heian.”
On May 5, the band held “go!go!vanillas presents READY STEADY go!go! vol.09 〜おいの街に来んばやろう!大村シティでBAKA YA ROLL!!!!!!!!!〜” at Sea Hat Omura Main Arena in Nagasaki, the hometown of JETT SEIYA.
On June 1, go!go!vanillas announced that they would continue their activities under their newly established management company, COLD Records.
On August 7, they released the digital single “Lai Lai Lai.”
On October 9, they released the digital single “Persona.”
On November 6, the band released their new album “Lab.”To commemorate the release, they held the unprecedented large-scale free concert “Tokyo Lab. Story” at Ryogoku Kokugikan on November 10.
They also embarked on “go!go!vanillas Lab. TOUR 2024–2025,” a nationwide tour consisting of 21 performances across 16 venues, including their first-ever two-night performance at Nippon Budokan and their second concert at Osaka-jō Hall.

2025

On May 5, go!go!vanillas held their first-ever overseas one-man concert,
“go!go!vanillas presents READY STEADY go!go! vol.10 in Seoul ～안녕하세요! 우리는 고!고!바닐라즈 입니다!!～,”at YES24 LIVE HALL in Seoul, South Korea.
Later that month, the band made their European live debut with performances at The Great Escape 2025 in Brighton, England, and the Oberkampf Music Festival in Paris, France.
In July, they held their Hokkaido tour, “First Lab. TOUR.”
Their digital single “Dandelion,” released on July 23, was selected as the ending theme for the second cour of the TV anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS.”
On September 24, they released their new EP, “SCARY MONSTERS EP.”
Beginning in October, the band embarked on the nationwide “SCARY MONSTERS TOUR 2025–2026,” featuring performances at halls and arenas across Japan.

2026

On May 13, go!go!vanillas released the digital single “Fallin' / Falling.”
In July, the band will embark on their first Asian tour,“go!go!vanillas Asia Tour 2026,”with performances in Taiwan and South Korea. In October, they are scheduled to launch their nationwide tour,
“go!go!vanillas presents Bokura no Taiman Joto Tour.”
The digital single "THE WALL" is set for release on August 19th.
A single that includes "TRICK STAR", the ending theme for the War of the Three Titans Arc of the TV anime Tokyo Revengers, is scheduled for release on September 30th. .