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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: 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.

Is There a Future for Light Novels in Indonesia? A Brief...

KAORI looks back at how licensed light novels have been doing in Indonesia before the release of highly popular "Sword Art Online" in 2021.

“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

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.

Staff Picks: Favorite Ponytail Characters

In the occasion of Ponytail Day on July 7, here is a tribute to some of our favourite ponytail characters from anime, manga, light novel, and games.

Cute Girls Communicating Science: Asteroid in Love

More than just enjoying the characters’ relationships, "Asteroid in Love" has some interesting situations to think about how ideas and principles from science can circulate in the popular realm.

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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