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Japanese band

Anti Feminism
Drummer Shizuki in 2009, with Jun Kasai.Drummer Shizuki in 2009, with Jun Kasai.
Background information
Origin Japan
Genres Crossover thrash hardcore punk thrash metal
Years active 1991–1993, 1998–present
Labels Anarchist Records Wow Rock Records
Members Kenzi (vocals)Shogo (guitar)Ruiji (bass)Shizuki (drums)
Website Official site

Anti Feminism (stylized as ∀NTI FEMINISM) is the Japanese solo musical project started by vocalist Kenzi in 1991. None of the other members are considered official.[1] 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 the U.S. with Hagakure.[2]

Kenzi, (ex-Kamaitachi, 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".

Albums and mini-albums

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Singles and maxi-singles

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  1. ^ jrockeventusa.com Archived November 6, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Interview ~ Kaya (Hagakure) and Kenzi (Anti Feminism) : December 9, 2007 Retrieved Feb 8, 2011
  2. ^ Yukionna and Annu Interview with Kenzi and Kaya in Finland JAME Retrieved Aug 27 2007