Quiccs × Punk Drunkers (PDS) Bancho Aitsu TEQ63 Kabuki

A striking color variant of my all-time favorite Quiccs × Punk Drunkers (PDS) Bancho Aitsu TEQ63, reimagined through the dramatic lens of Kabuki 👺. Presented in both standing and squatting poses, this release perfectly fuses Quiccs’ signature TEQ63 character with Punk Drunkers’ iconic “Aitsu” design language. The Kabuki influence is unmistakable. Rooted in a term once used to describe eccentric young samurai—“being weird” or “offbeat”—Kabuki aesthetics align seamlessly with Oyakata-san’s philosophy of “Uncool is Cool.” The bold Kumadori face paint features intense red eyeshadow symbolizing strength and passion, contrasted with black lips representing fear and malevolence, a look often associated with villains and demons. Clad in a vivid red Bancho-style outfit, the figure channels the rebellious spirit of 20th-century Japanese juvenile delinquent leaders, blending retro street fashion with theatrical menace. Subtle details elevate the piece further, from the PDS insignia printed on the back of the jacket to the oversized version’s weapon, clearly inspired by Space Adventure Cobra’s iconic Psychogun 💥. Rounding it all off is a personal Quiccs trademark—the ever-classic Adidas Superstar sneakers 👟, grounding the wild Kabuki theatrics with streetwear authenticity. A perfect collision of art toy culture, Japanese subculture, and unapologetic attitude.