AniMe
Electronic · IT

AniMe

High-velocity Italian hardcore that hits with the force of a sledgehammer. Distorted kicks, industrial textures, and pure mainstage adrenaline for high-stakes energy.

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AniMe delivers a relentless, high-decibel experience that sits at the absolute peak of electronic intensity. Her sound is defined by the 'Hardcore Italia' aesthetic: massive, distorted kick drums that provide a physical thud, layered with sharp, industrial-tinged synths and aggressive vocal stabs. It is music designed for maximum impact, leaving no room for subtlety or hesitation.

What sets her apart is the fusion of her darkcore and industrial roots with a modern, polished production style that works just as well in a gritty underground club as it does on a massive festival mainstage. She balances sheer sonic violence with a sense of dark charisma, often incorporating melodic hooks that feel like a call to arms rather than a moment of rest.

For those new to her catalog, start with the album 'Insane' or the track 'Detonate.' These works perfectly encapsulate her ability to blend high-speed BPMs with a sophisticated sense of groove and texture that has influenced an entire generation of European hardcore producers.

DJ AniMe, or simply AniMe, is an Italian DJ and producer specializing in the electronic music genre Hardcore. Dubbed The Queen Of Italian Hardcore by Insomniac, DJ AniMe has performed globally in a variety of countries and been a featured performer at large scale electronic music festivals such as Tomorrowland, Electric Daisy Carnival, Dominator, Mysteryland, Masters of Hardcore, Defqon.1 and Syndicate. In June 2023, she was ranked the #5 female DJ in Italy, the #33 female DJ in Europe and the #60 top ranked DJ in the world. DJ AniMe has released 4 albums; Exterminate, Insane, Aftermath, and The 4th Dimension as well as singles such as "Playing Terror", "A-Bomb", "In The End", "Fine Night", "So Cold", "Die For You" and "Detonate". In 2018, she created the track "The Third Invasion" which served as the festival anthem for Masters of Hardcore (Austria). She has also collaborated on big hits such as "Absolute Power", "Come Get Some", "Hardcore Machine", and "Go Insane". In 2025, she launched her own label, ABSOLUTE RECORDS a creative sanctuary for artists who embrace her bold vision of distortion and fearless individuality. Each artist on the label stands out with a signature Techno sound that’s unmistakably their own.
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Our Catalog4 Albums · 2016 · 2023
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