They are a five-member visual kei rock band.
Their selling point is a bright, pop sound that doesn’t carry the typical darkness often associated with visual kei.
They’re supported even by listeners who aren’t fond of visual kei, and their tie-ins with anime and TV dramas have also drawn attention.
This time, we take a closer look at them.
Based on genuine feedback from fans submitted to our site, we researched their popularity.
Here, we present a ranking of their most acclaimed songs.
Please enjoy!
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Awakening HeroismAntikku-Kohiten-1rank/position

The lyrics are structured like a story, depicting a hero who, while harboring various inner conflicts and pains, fights against adversity and breaks through the walls of everyday life to take action.
They convey feelings and thought-provoking messages that arise from this portrayal.
It is well known as the opening theme of the anime DARKER THAN BLACK.
Meteor RocketAntikku-Kohiten-2rank/position

This song was used as the opening theme for the TV drama “Fūma no Kojirō.” It’s a bright, poppy band track without the darkness often associated with visual kei.
I believe even those who aren’t fond of visual kei will have their perception positively changed if they give it a listen.
Super Rabbit☆Antikku-Kohiten-3rank/position

Released in September 2006 as the B-side to the single “Smile Ichiban Ii Onna,” this song showcases Antic Cafe’s signature fantastical worldview.
It depicts mysterious sounds drifting from the moon when you look up at the night sky and the feeling of love overflowing.
Its pop, lighthearted rock sound is another hallmark.
Listen during moon-viewing season, and you’ll feel your imagination expand.
A frantic scramble; being in a chaotic flurryAntikku-Kohiten-4rank/position

“Sempai” is something you naturally become when you end up with juniors at work or in a club, whether you want to or not.
Antic Cafe’s “Amadekobai” portrays the struggles of such a sempai.
It was included as the coupling track to their 2017 single “Ikenai Mousou × Abunai Chinjuu.” The song depicts the exhaustion of a hectic reality where, although you’d rather not be pushed around by juniors and would prefer to focus on yourself more easily, you just can’t.
Even so, it suggests there are views you can only see after becoming an adult and taking on the role of a sempai.
If being a sempai wears you down, give it a listen and let it power you up!
Santa Claus in LoveAntikku-Kohiten-5rank/position

A delightfully festive Christmas-themed song has arrived.
Released in November 2015 by the visual kei rock band An Cafe (Antic Cafe), the track was also selected as the image song for Sanrio Puroland’s Christmas event, “Puroland Sparkling★Christmas.” Set to a poppy, catchy melody, it sings of feelings for a lover and the wintry season, beautifully blending the emotions of being in love with magical Christmas moments.
This release is recommended not only for fans but also for anyone looking for BGM for a Christmas party.
With An Cafe’s signature bright and fun vibe, it’s a track that will surely warm listeners’ hearts.
CandyholicAntikku-Kohiten-6rank/position

The first single by the visual kei rock band Antic Cafe (Antikku-Kohiten), formed in 2003 and better known by the nickname “An Cafe.” True to their musical concept of “dance rock” and “genre-free visual kei,” the track creates an irresistible groove that makes you want to move.
With a guitar intro featuring jet-like flanger effects and a driving vocal melody that ramps up the energy, it’s a fitting number for the original ‘kawaii’-style visual band.


