Staff Picks: 7 Favourite Anime and Manga “Sunken Ships”
To appreciate those who don't get to be together with someone they love on February 14th, the staff of KAORI Nusantara presents a list of their favourite pairings that don't make it.
Opinion: Why “Mieruko-Chan” Could Be Scary and Funny (And Wholesome) At the Same Time
How "Mieruko-chan" combines horror and comedy? This article examines similarities between the structure of Japanese horror and comedy writing.
Opinion: Is Mecha Anime Dead? “Getter Robo Arc” and the State of Mecha Anime
"Getter Robo Arc" delivers as the latest entry in the historic mecha franchise, but its production might just be indicative of the death of a certain kind of mecha anime.
Where is Japanese Studies Heading to? – International Seminar on Japanese Studies in Indonesia:...
The seminar brought together interesting perspectives from researchers from Indonesia and abroad on the state and direction of Japanese studies.
KAORI Nusantara Fall 2021 Anime Legal Free Streaming Guide
From iQIYI, Muse Asia, to Bilibili Apps, here's the list of free streaming services to watch fall 2021 anime legally
Opinion: Hachiman, Mikage Sakurai, and Self Identification in Moe Character
How can somebody self-identify with a moe character? The author shares his thoughts on how Mikage Sakurai from "Asteroid in Love" helps him understand himself.
Do Indonesian Fans Read Light Novels? Survey of Interest Towards Light Novels in Indonesia
In early 2020, KAORI Nusantara conducted a survey to see the interests of Indonesian fans towards light novels.
Is There a Future for Light Novels in Indonesia? A Brief History of Publishing...
KAORI looks back at how licensed light novels have been doing in Indonesia before the release of highly popular "Sword Art Online" in 2021.
Opinion: The Rise and Rise of Ultraman, 55 Years On
Japan's giant hero is now 55 years old and seemingly bigger than ever. What sort of developments for the franchise in recent years led to it's global resurgence?
“SSSS.Dynazenon” Anime Review: What is Something Worth Fighting For?
At the end of the day, SSSS.Dynazenon is a good show. It in fact, very good. But what exactly makes it such a compelling one?
Interview With Indonesian VTuber Umi and Shio From Virtunix
Among the talents of Indonesian VTuber group Virtunix, Umi and Shio are introduced as "twins sharing the same body." Learn more about their character and contents in this interview.
“Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki” Anime Review: Exploring The Paradox of Self-Improvement
What many fans dismiss as "anime for simp," “Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki” turns out to offer important critique about how we perceive self-help products
KAORI Nusantara Spring 2021 Anime Legal Free Streaming Guide
From iQIYI, Muse Asia, to Bilibili Apps, here's the list of free streaming service to watch spring 2021 anime legally
“Pui Pui Molcar” Anime Review: The Little Molcar That Could
At the end of the day, what does this fuzzy, adorable surprise hit that took the internet by storm have to offer to viewers?
OPINION – Beyond Rankings: Context Matters in Reading Anime Popularity Polls
The writer argues that proper contexts are necessary to make reasonable readings and conclusions from anime popularity polls.
Favourite Anime Series of 2020 Chosen by KAORI Readers
What anime series in 2020 are the most liked by readers of KAORI Nusantara?
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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