An archive of Japanese hardcore, gabba and otaku rave artefacts. 

From the early 1990s to the dawn of the new millenium. A book by Gabber Eleganza A rare and acidic journey into the parallel circuits of Japan's rave scene. This book is the first of its kind: a visual collection documenting over a decade of flyers and artifacts from Japan's hardcore techno scene, spanning the 1990s to the early 2000s. Through distortions, speedcore, and earth-shaking bass, a graphic world takes shape—one that the outside world, especially beyond Japan, has rarely seen. This isn't just an archive—it's a portal into an alternative aesthetic born of cyberpunk, otaku culture, and the visual impact of manga. Across 200 pages, DIY styles, improbable illustrations, eerie mascots, and chaotic designs come together to tell the story of an underground scene that danced to its own beat, far off the radar of the West.

This book isn't just about flyers—it's a living testament to the birth of Japan's hardcore techno scene, a piece of history that continues to resonate today.