Dany Muhammad
"The primary task of (movie) critic is the recreation of texture, not telling the moviegoers what they should see, which is entirely their prerogative, but filling a sensory report on the kind of experience into which they will be wading, or plunging, should they decide to risk a ticket." -Anthony Lane, Film Critic
AFA ID to Return to ICE BSD This August 2026
The 2026 Anime Festival Asia Indonesia (AFAID) event will be held on 15–16 August at ICE BSD Tangerang.
“ONE PIECE” Live-Action Season 2 Releases Trailer Ahead of March Premiere
The season 2 of "One Piece: Into the Grand Line" is scheduled to premiere globally on Netflix on 10 March 2026.
P.A. Works to Produce “Cheat Fuyo” Anime Adaptation
Anime production company Sochiku has released a video teaser of "Cheat Fuyo" anime adaptation on their YouTube
Indonesian Studio Itiak Games Releases “Voltshadow” on Android
Indonesian indie developer Itiak Games has officially launched its latest title, "Voltshadow", on 9 February 2026
Classic Chinese-Malay Literature Inspires New Visual Novel “Nonton Tjapgomeh”
Indonesian game developer Rakoratsu has released a new visual novel "Nonton Tjapgomeh", which is now available on Itch.io
Muse Asia Reveals Winter 2026 Anime Line-up
From "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End" to "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War", here is the list of Winter 2026 anime titles licensed by Muse Asia.
Berangin Creative Officially Launches “Kejora” After Long Development Journey
Berangin Creative's latest game Kejora has now officially launched on Steam as of 15 January 2026 after being postponed.
How This Japanese Musician Suddenly Became Viral in Indonesia
Noriyuki Makihara is no stranger to the Japanese music scene. Also known by his nickname Mackey, he is regarded as one of the defining...
“Doraemon” Concludes Its Broadcast Run on RCTI After More Than Three...
After becoming one of RCTI’s flagship programmes since early 1990's, "Doraemon" has concluded its broadcast on the channel as of 2025.
“Bail Force: Cyberpunk Bounty Hunters” Confirmed for Steam Release in January...
Indonesian video game "Bail Force: Cyberpunk Bounty Hunters" is scheduled to launch on Steam for PC on 16 January 2026
Hatsune Miku Returns to Indonesia: A Decade-Long Wait Ends at Miku...
After a long-awaited return, Hatsune Miku and Miku Expo finally arrived in Indonesia on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta. The...
Interview With Comic Paradise Organisers at Comipara 5
How is Comipara conceptualised, executed, and developed further? KAORI spoke with Fanny Aleutia, a comic artist and head organisers of the Comipara event.
“Link Click 3” Unveils New Trailer Ahead of October 2026 Release
The trailer for "Link Click" third season was originally shown at Bilibili's Donghua showcase, but later also made available on social media.
Let’s Play Indonesia Launches Steam Page for “Litter Factory”
Let's Play Indonesia's "Litter Factory" Steam page is now live, offering early details ahead of its planned 2026 launch.
Netflix Announces “Cosmic Princess Kaguya!” Anime Film for January 2026 Release
The anime film "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!" will feature some of the Vocaloid song's most prominent producers.
Indonesian Animation “Desa Timun” Visits Turkey and Japan, Showcasing ‘Aniwayang’ Art...
Indonesian IP Desa Timun demonstrated its presence on the global stage through back-to-back appearances at two international events
Features
How “Detective Conan” Becomes One of the Most Beloved Shonen Manga...
In Indonesia, "Detective Conan" has been the most popular shonen manga titles, even surpassing the so-called "big three" titles. But how are they becoming so popular in the country?
Event Report: KAORI Nusantara Bibliobattle Come Fourth
The KAORI Nusantara Bibliobattle once again! Bringing manga to the table, what was the recommendation this time?
