KAORI Nusantara Winter 2021 Anime Legal Free Streaming Guide
From iQIYI, Muse Asia, to Bilibili Apps, here's the list of free streaming service to watch winter 2021 anime legally
“D4DJ First Mix” Anime Review: A Pleasing Addition to The Franchise
"D4DJ First Mix" presents the feel-good tales of the DJ girls with well-integrated songs and emotionally expressive CG animation.
“A Story of Yonosuke” Film Review: Iyashi Narrative and Nostalgia for Pre-90s Japan
With the lack of dramatic tension and minimalistic directing, "A Story of Yonosuke" provides a sense of sincerity that rarely can be found in other films.
“Goodbye Fairy” Novel Review: Culture Shocks in the Footsteps of Hyouka
What happens when the author of "Hyouka" makes a story about a Yugoslavian girl who gets lost in Japan? Find it out in Goodbye Fairy.
“Assault Lily: Bouquet” Anime Review: Can It be a Decent Starting Point for the...
Though giving mixed impressions, can "Assault Lily: Bouquet" still become a decent starting point for this mix-media project?
“When The Past Was Around” Game Review: When The Symbols Replace Written Text
Playing "When The Past Was Around" feels like watching Kunihiko Ikuhara’s anime, as its challenge player's perception about the story, puzzle, and narrative.
5 Years of Japanese Film Festival Indonesia: Our Experiences Watching Japanese Films in JFF...
First held on 26 November 2015, Japanese Film Festival (JFF) Indonesia has left a deep impression for many KAORI staff. Here are their opinions on the event.
Roundtable Interview: Netflix Anime Festival 2020
As a part of Netflix Anime Festival 2020, KAORI Nusantara is invited to join the interview session with Netflix Chief Producer of Anime Taiki Sakurai, David Production Producer Shuichiro Tanaka, and Thermae Romae mangaka Mari Yamazaki.
Opinion: Twist and Mystery in “Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou”
How does the new anime in the franchise, "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou" make its twist for longtime audience who has consumed past "Higurashi" media?
Opinion: Life-Changing Anime: Is Anime An Information Resource?
How can anime be life changing? The author considers this question through the lens of information science theories.
“Samurai Shifters” Film Review: Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader
"Samurai Shifters" shows how the ability to gather information could be important for the future leader.
Opinion: How to Recommend Anime and Manga (Perhaps) Like a Librarian
Have you ever felt confused about how to recommend anime and manga to someone who is not familiar with both media? A student of Library and Information Science shares some methods to choose recommendations.
Discussing Social Issue in Japanese Mystery-Thriller Novel With Rikako Akiyoshi in Asian Book Festival
As a part of Asian Book Festival event held by Penerbit Haru, KAORI Nusantara was invited to attend an online discussion with Japanese novelist Rikako Akiyoshi.
“Rent-A-Girlfriend” Anime First Impression: The Social Construct of The Need for Girlfriend
Why does one even need a girlfriend in the first place? Despite it's hard-to-sympathise-with protagonist, "Rent-A-Girlfriend" could be an interesting starting point for discussing that issue.
Tribute to KyoAni: KAORI’s staff Memories and Messages to Kyoto Animation
One year after the arson incident at Kyoto Animation Studio 1, KAORI Nusantara's staff express their appreciation to the works of the studio.
“Sing ‘Yesterday’ For Me” Anime Review: There Will Be An Answer, Let It Be
Imbued with a lot of great character animation, "Sing 'Yesterday' For Me" explores the idea of choices and moving on from your past.
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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