Anti Feminism
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Anti Feminism is a solo project started by the vocalist Kenzi in 1991. None of the other members are considered official. The rotating supporting members come from various parts of Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka, and Nagoya. In 2007, Anti Feminism toured through Europe and USA with Hagakure.
, The Dead Pop Stars
), started the project in 1991 and continued for only a few years. In 1998, Kenzi worked together with Takayuki of The Piass
to revive the project. By 2006 there had been more than fifty different members. Several well known musicians of the visual kei
scene have participation including Kisaki
(Phantasmagoria
, Syndrome, Mirage, etc.), Katsura (Shazna
, Baiser
, Vinett, etc.) and Hideaki (Das Vasser).
A noteworthy detail of Anti Feminism is Kenzi's antics at live performances. During shows, he has set off fireworks, set himself on fire, broken fluorescent light bulbs over his head, jumped onto a board covered in barbed wire, and done various other extreme stunts, consistently injuring himself and calling for hospitalization. This is highlighted at Anti Feminism's official site, with the section "Mad Performance".
Kenzi affectionately refers to fans of Anti Feminism as "Mad Family".
History
Kenzi, (ex-KamaitachiKamaitachi (band)
was an influential Japanese visual kei punk band formed in October 1985 by drummer Ken-chan and bassist Mogwai. After several member changes, vocalist Sceana and guitarist Kazzy joined completing the final lineup. They signed with Free-Will in 1989 and released their debut album, Itachigokko, in...
, The Dead Pop Stars
The Dead Pop Stars
The Dead Pop Stars is a Japanese visual kei punk band which was started 1992 by ex-Kamaitachi drummer Kenzi. Current members are Aki on vocals, Hideto and Kentarou on guitar, Ruiji on bass and Kenzi on drums....
), started the project in 1991 and continued for only a few years. In 1998, Kenzi worked together with Takayuki of The Piass
The Piass
are a Japanese visual kei band who formed in the early 1990s in Sapporo, the current incarnation of the band features only one original member; Takayuki.-History:...
to revive the project. By 2006 there had been more than fifty different members. Several well known musicians of the visual kei
Visual Kei
is a movement among Japanese musicians, that is characterized by the use of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics. Some sources state that visual kei refers to a music genre, or to a sub-genre of Japanese rock, with its...
scene have participation including Kisaki
Kisaki
is a Japanese musician who has worked with several visual kei bands, including La:Sadie's, Syndrome, Kisaki Project and Phantasmagoria. Besides playing bass and composing music, he also works as a producer, previously for the Matina label and currently for Under Code Production...
(Phantasmagoria
Phantasmagoria (band)
Phantasmagoria was a visual kei rock band band formed in November 2004 in Osaka, Japan by Kisaki, the executive of Under Code Production, a popular visual kei independent label.-History:...
, Syndrome, Mirage, etc.), Katsura (Shazna
Shazna
Shazna was a Japanese visual kei rock band originally active from 1993 to 2000. The band started on the relatively harder side of rock, but upon signing to a major label switched to a softer more pop sound. They became one of the most popular visual kei bands of the 1990s, together with Malice...
, Baiser
Baiser
Baiser was a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 1990 by vocalist Yukari. They played concerts in the Tokyo area before debuting on an independent label in 1994.-History:...
, Vinett, etc.) and Hideaki (Das Vasser).
A noteworthy detail of Anti Feminism is Kenzi's antics at live performances. During shows, he has set off fireworks, set himself on fire, broken fluorescent light bulbs over his head, jumped onto a board covered in barbed wire, and done various other extreme stunts, consistently injuring himself and calling for hospitalization. This is highlighted at Anti Feminism's official site, with the section "Mad Performance".
Kenzi affectionately refers to fans of Anti Feminism as "Mad Family".
Current line-up
- Vocals: Kenzi (drummer of The Dead Pop StarsThe Dead Pop StarsThe Dead Pop Stars is a Japanese visual kei punk band which was started 1992 by ex-Kamaitachi drummer Kenzi. Current members are Aki on vocals, Hideto and Kentarou on guitar, Ruiji on bass and Kenzi on drums....
, ex: drummer of KamaitachiKamaitachi (band)was an influential Japanese visual kei punk band formed in October 1985 by drummer Ken-chan and bassist Mogwai. After several member changes, vocalist Sceana and guitarist Kazzy joined completing the final lineup. They signed with Free-Will in 1989 and released their debut album, Itachigokko, in...
) - Guitar: Shogo
- Bass: Ruiji (ex:The PiassThe Piassare a Japanese visual kei band who formed in the early 1990s in Sapporo, the current incarnation of the band features only one original member; Takayuki.-History:...
, The Dead Pop StarsThe Dead Pop StarsThe Dead Pop Stars is a Japanese visual kei punk band which was started 1992 by ex-Kamaitachi drummer Kenzi. Current members are Aki on vocals, Hideto and Kentarou on guitar, Ruiji on bass and Kenzi on drums....
) - Drums: Shizuki
Album & mini-album
- Kyohan Sabetsu Hinichijouteki (December 31, 2003)
- Kyousouroku (狂葬録, June 25, 2008)
- Nihon wa Shizumu (日本は沈む, May 2010)
Demo
- "Kami ga Ataeta Futsuu de Nai Mono e no Shuudanteki Kakushinhan" (May 2, 2003)
- "Mujouken Koufuku Suru ka, Nou ka" (July 24, 2002)
- "To Sick People: Boku wa Genki ni Shindemasu" (June 2001)
- "Majime na Ningen wa Shinubeki de Aru (First Press)" (July 2000)
- "Majime na Ningen wa Shinubeki de Aru" (July 2000)
- "Japanese No" (June 27, 1999)