An Cafe (or Antic Cafe) (アンティック－珈琲店－（カフェ）, Antikku Kafe^?) 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 2008, the group has released two full-length albums with another slated for an April release. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... For other uses, see Tokyo (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Logo Loop Ash , sometimes typeset as L∞p Ash to fit the logo) is a Japanese independent record label for Visual style bands, headed by Michiru. ... Gan-Shin is a European rock music record label. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... Logo Loop Ash , sometimes typeset as L∞p Ash to fit the logo) is a Japanese independent record label for Visual style bands, headed by Michiru. ... Malice Mizer, an example of visual kei during the 1990s. ...

History

An Cafe was formed in May 2003 with Miku, Kanon and Bou who would later be joined by Teruki after leaving his former band, Feathers-Blue. The band played live shows for their first year, without any releases.

In 2004, An Cafe released their first demos and signed a record deal with Loop Ash. Their first release, "Candyholic" was released in March and reached the second spot on the Oricon indies single chart. The band continued touring and releasing, including their first album, Shikisai Moment in 2005. The band released even more singles in 2006 until their second studio album, Magnya Carta (a play on "Magna Carta"). Logo Loop Ash , sometimes typeset as L∞p Ash to fit the logo) is a Japanese independent record label for Visual style bands, headed by Michiru. ... Candyholic ) is the debut single by Japanese band Antic Cafe. ... Oricon ), also known as Oricon Style, is a Japanese company which provides music industry-related information. ... shikisai MOMENT (色彩モーメント) is the second album by Japanese band AN CAFE, released in 2005. ... MAGNYA CARTA (マグニャカルタ) is the third album by Japanese band AN CAFE, released in 2006. ... This article is about the English charter issued in 1215. ...

In 2007, the band announced their first overseas appearance at Project A-Kon. The announcement of this was followed shortly by the departure of guitarist, Bou. The last performance with Bou was on April 30, 2007, and was featured in a DVD titled Hibiya On *The* o New Sekai. After Bou left the band, two new members were announced; Takuya to replace Bou as the guitarist, and Yuuki to join An Cafe as a keyboardist. The first single with their new lineup was announced as "Kakusei Heroism" followed by "Ryuusei Rocket". In the end of 2007, An Cafe announced their first overseas tour, taking place in Europe in 2008. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... is the 120th day of the year (121st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Kakusei Heroism ~The Hero Without a Name~ ) is the twelfth single by Japanese band Antic Cafe. ... Ryuusei Rocket ) is a single by Japanese band An Cafe. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

In the opening weeks of 2008, An Cafe announced their upcoming single, "Cherry Saku Yuki!!" in February, as well as their next studio album, Gokutama Rock Cafe, to be released on April 9, 2008.^[2] is the 99th day of the year (100th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...

Lineup

• Miku – vocals
• Takuya – guitar (since 2007)
• Kanon – bass
• Teruki – drums
• Yuuki – keyboard (since 2007)

Former members

• Bou – guitar (2003–2007)

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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.^{[citation needed]} For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Korean civilization. ...

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 Yuki!!" (February 27, 2008)

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References

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External links

• Official website
• Official blog
• Official MySpace