“Botchan” Novel Review: Natsume Souseki’s Classic a Window to Japan in Times of Change
Written in the time of intense modernization in Japan, "Botchan" captures how Japanese society changes at the time.
Fate/stay night Heaven’s Feel II. lost butterfly: What Purpose Does the Sex Scene Serve?
Indonesian fans were concerned that the sex scene in "Fate/stay night Heaven's Feel II. lost butterfly" will be censored when the film is shown in Indonesian theatres. How important is the scene, actually?
“Alita: Battle Angel” Film Review: Raising the Bar for Hollywood Manga Adaptation
"Alita: Battle Angel" compares well to previous Hollywood attempts at adapting manga or anime.
KAORI Nusantara (Not) Anime Awards: Celebrating Anime of 2018
KAORI staff look back at the fantastic experiences that 2018 anime has given.
“Mobile Suit Gundam NT” Film Review: A True Theatrical Gundam Experience
What makes a Gundam film a Gundam film? The new "Mobile Suit Gundam NT" that has come to Indonesian cinemas have the answer.
Otakuology: Approaches to Studying Otaku
What can be studied about otaku and how to study them?
Delusion, Satisfaction, and Passion: In Search of the Meaning of Chuuni
The word has been used often since the anime "Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!" was aired, but what is chhuni exactly?
Observation: Depicting Sexual Interaction to Enhance Emotional Intimacy in Visual Novel Adaptations
How does depiction of sexual acts affect the story of visual novel works?
Desya: Singer of Sailor Moon’s Theme Song in Indonesia
KAORI talked with Desya, the person claimed to have been the singer of the Indonesian version of the "Sailor Moon" theme song, Moonlight Densetsu.
Top 20 Favourite Anime Series of 2018 Chosen by KAORI Readers
What anime series in 2018 are the most liked by readers of KAORI Nusantara? Here are their choices.
Interview with “One Cut of the Dead” Film Casts: “We are Also Surprised with...
KAORI interviewed the casts surprise hit zombie comedy "One Cut of the Dead"during their visit for the opening ceremony of Japan Cinema Week 2018 in Jakarta.
“One Cut of the Dead” Film Review: A Spectacularly Hilariously Mad Film!
We have not one, but two staff reviewing the surprise hit film "One Cut of the Dead"
Japan Cinema Week 2018 Studio Ponoc Talkshow: Finding Heroes around Us
At Japan Cinema Week 2018 in Jakarta, director Yoshiyuki Momose and producer Yoshiaki Nishimura introduced Studio Ponoc, and answer questions about the studio's short films anthology, "Modest Heroes."
Interview: Expanding Card Game Market in Indonesia with Haikyu!! Volleyball Card Game
Haikyu!! Volleyball Card Game soon to be released in Indonesia. Our staff talk with the distributor about localizing the card game and the card game market in Indonesia
Detective Conan Fans Club Gathering and Group Viewing at CGV Teraskota
What is it like to gather with Conan Fans Club for a film screening? Our staff reports.
Manga Publishing in Indonesia – Part 3: Readers and Collaborations
The last part of our talk with Elex Media discussed manga readers and collaborations with other parties.
Features
Staff Picks: Summer 2025 Anime Watchlist
Want some anime to watch for summer 2025? Here are the season anime recommendation from KAORI Nusantara's contributors.
From the Possibility of Indonesian Dubbing to the Upcoming Theatrical Release:...
Will we see Indonesian dubbing in Crunchyroll? During AFAID 2025 event, we talked to Crunchyroll about their business strategies in Indonesia