An Cafe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
An Cafe
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| Also known as | Antic Café |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
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| Years active | 2003–2010, 2012–2019 (indefinite hiatus) |
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| Members | Miku |
| Past members | Bou Kanon Teruki Takuya Yu-ki |
An Cafe, also known as Antic Café, was a Japanese pop rock band. They started in 2003 and were known for their unique "oshare kei" style. This style is a type of Japanese street fashion that looks bright and cheerful. The band called their music "Harajuku Dance Rock." They released many albums and EPs.
An Cafe took a break in 2010 but came back in 2012. Later, in 2018, the band announced that all members except Miku would leave. They went on an indefinite break starting in January 2019.
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History of An Cafe
An Cafe was formed in May 2003. The first members were Miku (vocals), Bou (guitar), and Kanon (bass). Even without a drummer, they started playing at events. Later, Teruki joined them as the drummer. He had been in another band before.
In 2004, An Cafe released their first demo songs. They also signed a record deal with a company called Loop Ash. Their first song, "Candyholic", came out in March. It became very popular, reaching second place on the Oricon indie singles chart. The band kept touring and releasing new music. Their first album, Shikisai Moment, was released in 2005. They released more songs in 2006. Then, their second album, Magnya Carta, came out. The name Magnya Carta is a fun play on words from "Magna Carta."
In 2007, An Cafe announced they would perform outside Japan for the first time. This was at an event called Project A-Kon. Soon after, their guitarist Bou left the band. His last show with An Cafe was on April 30, 2007. This show was even put on a DVD. After Bou left, two new members joined. Takuya became the new guitarist, and Yu-ki joined as the keyboard player. Their first new songs with this lineup were "Kakusei Heroism" and "Ryūsei Rocket". By the end of 2007, An Cafe planned their first tour in Europe for 2008.
In early 2008, An Cafe announced a new song, "Cherry Saku Yuki!!", for February. They also announced their next album, Gokutama Rock Cafe, which was released on April 9, 2008.
An Cafe released an EP (a shorter album) called Harajuku Dance Rock on March 13, 2009. This special release was just for fans in North America and Europe.
BB Parallel World, An Cafe's fourth album, was released in Japan on September 9, 2009. It came out in Europe on October 6, 2009. This album included popular songs like "Aroma" and "Summer Dive."
In 2010, An Cafe announced they would take a break. They said they would not break up, but each member would work on their own projects. This was to prepare for the band to start up again later. Their last show before the break was on January 4, 2010, at the Nippon Budokan.
During the break, the band members worked on other things. Kanon worked on a mobile phone game. He also appeared as a guest DJ at an event. Miku became the singer for a new band called Lc5. Teruki played drums for another band.
On April 1, 2012, An Cafe announced they were coming back! They planned a world tour in November called "An CaFesta '12 Summer Dive." On May 30, they announced a mini-album called Amazing Blue. This was their first new music after their two-year break. The next year, they planned to release three songs in a row. They also planned a big tour to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The tour ended on January 4, 2014, at the Nippon Budokan.
The band played in Canada for the first time at Animethon on August 9, 2014. They also performed in Brazil and Mexico that year.
Their first big album with a new record label was Laugh Song, released in 2017.
On June 22, 2018, An Cafe announced they would go on an indefinite break. This meant all members except Miku would leave the band. Their very last concert was on January 9, 2019, in Tokyo. This final concert was later released on DVD.
Members of An Cafe
- Miku (みく) – vocals (2003–2019)
- Kanon (カノン) – bass, backing vocals (2003–2018)
- Teruki (輝喜) – drums (2003–2018)
- Bou (坊) – guitars, backing vocals (2003–2007)
- Takuya (タクヤ) – guitars, backing vocals (2007–2018)
- Yu-ki (ゆうき, Yūki) – keyboards, synthesizers (2007–2018)
An Cafe Around the World
An Cafe became very successful in Japan. They also gained fans in other parts of the world. This includes Europe, countries in Asia like Korea and China, and countries in North and South America like Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Canada, and the United States.
In 2008, the band went on their first tour outside Japan. It was called "Live Cafe-Tour '08 - Nyappy Go Around World." They played 12 concerts in eight different countries. These included Finland, Sweden, Germany, France, the UK, Spain, the US, and Korea.
In November 2008, An Cafe announced another world tour for 2009. This tour, "Live Cafe Tour '09 Nyappy Go Around the World II -Harajuku Dance Rock Night-", was even bigger. They visited 12 countries and played 17 shows in March and April.
In 2014, An Cafe had many more concerts overseas. They played in several countries in Europe, as well as Canada, Brazil, and Mexico.
Music by An Cafe
Here is a list of the music An Cafe released:
- Albums
- Shikisai Moment (色彩モーメント, November 9, 2005)
- Magnya Carta (マグニャカルタ, November 29, 2006)
- Gokutama Rock Cafe (極魂ROCK CAFE, April 9, 2008)
- BB Parallel World (September 9, 2009)
- Hikagyaku Ziprock (非可逆ZiprocK, November 6, 2013)
- Laugh Song (ラフ・ソング, February 22, 2017)
- EPs
- Amedama Rock (飴玉ロック, February 23, 2005)
- Ko Akuma Usagi no Koibumi to Machine Gun (小悪魔USAGIの恋文とマシンガンe.p., October 29, 2008)
- Harajuku Dance Rock (March 13, 2009, North America and Europe only release)
- Amazing Blue (August 8, 2012)
- Compilations
- Antic Cafe (December 9, 2009)
- Best 2015-2018 (December 5, 2018)
- Singles
- "Candyholic" (キャンデーホリック, March 24, 2004)
- "√69" (June 6, 2004)
- "Komou Cosmos" (孤妄, November 24, 2004)
- "Karakuri Hitei" (カラクリ否定, March 30, 2005)
- "Tekesuta Kousen" (テケスタ光線, July 20, 2005)
- "Escapism" (エスカピズム, August 24, 2005)
- "Merrymaking" (メリメイキング, September 21, 2005)
- "10's Collection March" (10's コレクション マァチ, March 1, 2006)
- "Bonds ~Kizuna~" (BondS ～絆～, May 17, 2006)
- "Smile Ichiban Ii Onna" (スマイル一番 イイ♀, September 20, 2006)
- "Snow Scene" (スノーシ一ン, October 18, 2006)
- "Kakusei Heroism ~The Hero Without a "Name"~" (覚醒ヒロイズム～THE HERO WITHOUT A "NAME"～, August 22, 2007)
- "Ryūsei Rocket" (流星ロケット, November 7, 2007)
- "Cherry Saku Yuki!!" (Cherry咲く勇気!!, February 27, 2008)
- "Summer Dive" (August 30, 2008, live distribution only)
- "Aroma" (March 11, 2009)
- "Natsu Koi ★ Natsu Game" (夏恋★夏GAME, August 12, 2009)
- "Bee Myself Bee Yourself ~Jibun Rashiku Kimi Rashiku Umareta Story wa Hajimattenda~" (Bee Myself Bee Yourself ~自分らしく君らしく生まれたストーリーは始まってんだ~, June 12, 2013)
- "Itai Onna ~No Pain, No Love? Japan Girls in Love~" (イタイ女〜NO PAIN,NO LOVE? Japan GIRLS in LOVE〜, July 10, 2013)
- "Roman ~Let's Make Precious Love~" (狼MAN 〜Let's make precious love〜, August 14, 2013)
- "Mōsō Mo Mō Sorosoro" (モウソウモモウソロソロ, September 24, 2014)
- "Sennen DIVE!!!!!" (千年DIVE!!!!!, August 26, 2015)
- "JIBUN" (March 16, 2016)
- "Atsukunare/Ikirutame no 3 Byo Rule" (熱くなれ/生きるための3秒ルール, September 14, 2016)
- "Ikenai Moso x Abunai Monster" (イケない妄想×アブない珍獣, October 4, 2017)
- "Negaigoto wa Hitotsu sa" (願い事は1つさ, March 28, 2018)
- DVDs
- Like An Cafe (ライカ・カフェ, October 10, 2004)
- 20051203 Shikisai a On (20051203色彩亜音, December 3, 2005)
- Yagai de Nyappy (野外でニャッピー, December 17, 2006)
- Hibiya on ★the★ o New World (HIBIYA ON★ザ★御NEW世界, July 2, 2007)
- Nyappy Go Around Fever (April 25, 2008)
- AnCafesta '08 Summer Dive (December 24, 2008)
- Live Cafe - Tour '08 Nyappy Go Around the World (March 11, 2009)
- Finale of Nyappy - Kawayusu Rock de Go Gogo!! (November 4, 2009)
- Live Cafe 2010 King of Harajuku Dance Rock Ikinari Nyappy Legend (August 22, 2010)
- AnCafesta '12 Summer Dive - Daikoukai Jidai - (March 27, 2013)
Images for kids
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Kanon at Japan Expo 2010
See also
In Spanish: An Cafe para niños
