JIRO
Also known as: Sawao Yamanaka, Yamanaka Sawaotoko
JIRO is a musician connected to 1 artist page across the Waken The Dead alternative Christian music community. Former connections include The Predators. Documented roles include bass, guitar, lead vocals, membranophone, original and member_person. Waken The Dead also records JIRO as Sawao Yamanaka and Yamanaka Sawaotoko.
Last relationship check: November 5, 2026
The story so far
JIRO is a musician whose documented roles include bass, guitar, lead vocals, membranophone and original, with verified WTD connections across 1 band.
Earlier verified band history includes The Predators (bass, guitar, lead vocals, membranophone, original, member_person, 2005–present).
Bands and projects

The Predators
- former member · bass, guitar, lead vocals, membranophone, original, member_person · 2005–present
Musical timeline
- 2005–present
The Predators
former member · bass, guitar, lead vocals, membranophone, original, member_person · 2005–present
- bass, guitar, lead vocals, membranophone, original, member_person 2005–present
Played alongside
Andy Raynor
The Predators
Brian Woodhead
The Predators
Chris Thompson
The Predators
Francis "Fran" Johnson
The Predators
Francis Johnson
The Predators
Kelvin Allwood
The Predators
Kevin Smith
The Predators
Paul Truswell
The Predators
Relationship evidence and sources
- The Predators: former member · bass, guitar, lead vocals, membranophone, original, member_person · 2005–present