AnCafe
An Cafe (or Antic Cafe) is a Japanese pop/rock band formed in 2003 and signed to the independent label Loop Ash. They have been described as a visual kei band.[1] As of 2007, the group has released two full-length albums, an EP and several singles. An Cafe recently received two new members, original guitarist Bou being replaced by Takuya and Yuuki joining on keyboard.
An Cafe | |
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| Also known as | Antic Cafe |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Pop rock, dance rock, glam rock |
| Years active | 2003–2010 (on hiatus) |
| Labels | Loop Ash, MusicRay'n, Red Cafe Gan-Shin (EU) Sony BMG (KR) Maru Music (US) |
| Website | ancafe-web.com |
| Members | Miku Kanon Teruki Takuya Yu-ki |
| Past members | Bou |
Members
- Miku – vocals
- Takuya – guitar (since 2007)
- Kanon – bass
- Teruki – drums
- Yuuki – keyboard (since 2007)
- Former members
- Bou – guitar (2003–2007)
Endorsements
An Cafe has been a long time supporter and endorser of popular Japanese fashion label Sex Pot Revenge, as they are frequently seen wearing clothing from that label. They have appeared on the cover of company's free magazine, V!nyl Syndicate.
International recognition
An Cafe has gained moderate success in not only Japan, but Europe, mainland Asia (Korea, China) and the United States.
Discography
- Albums and EPs
- Amedama Rock (February 23, 2005)
- Shikisai Moment (November 9, 2005)
- Magnya Carta (November 29, 2006)
- Gokutama ROCK CAFE (April 9, 2008)
- Singles
- "Candyholic" (March 24, 2004)
- "√69" (June 6, 2004)
- "Komou Cosmos" (November 24, 2004)
- "Karakuri Hitei" (March 30, 2005)
- "Tekesuta Kousen" (July 20, 2005)
- "Escapism" (August 24, 2005)
- "Merrymaking" (September 21, 2005)
- "10’s Collection March" (March 1, 2006)
- "Bonds ~Kizuna~" (May 17, 2006)
- "Smile Ichiban Ii Onna " (September 20, 2006)
- "Snow Scene" (October 18, 2006)
- "Kakusei Heroism ~The Hero Without a Name~" (August 22, 2007)
- "Ryuusei Rocket" (November 7, 2007)
- "Cherry Saku Yuuki" (February 28, 2008)
AnCafe Media
Kanon at Japan Expo 2010
References
- ↑ Shoxx Bis No 3 pg 69
