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.
Ponimu First Impression: Promising Newcomer for Anime Streaming in Indonesia
A new legal anime streaming service, Ponimu, has been launched in Indonesia. Our staff checked out what the service has to offer on launch day.
Manga Publishing in Indonesia – Part 2: The Winding Road of Licensing
In this part, KAORI talked with manga publisher Elex Media about the process of licensing manga to be published in Indonesia.
Mel Kishida Interview: My Silly Cosplays Are Purely for Fun
During his visit to Indonesia, KAORI talked with illustrator Mel Kishida about doing illustration work, his art style, and his cosplay hobby.
Declaration of Indonesian Comic Association (AKSI): A Showcase of Indonesian Comic Potential
This declaration is meant to be the first step of Indonesian comics to bring the nation's culture to further approach the international level.
Manga Publishing in Indonesia – Part 1: A Brief History of Manga Publishing by...
How Elex Media published the first manga? Let's read the history of manga in Indonesia.
Interview: Silent Manga Audition 2016 Grand Prix Runner Up Tessa Y.P
In this interview, one of the guest contributors of "Comico Access: Let's Go Global" Malang, Tessa Y.P, shared her experiences about her work as a comic writer and becoming Silent Manga Audition 2016 Grand Prix Runner Up.
“Indonesia Needs More Comic Artists” – Comico Access Let’s Go Global! Malang Event Report
Comico Indonesia goes to Malang in search of new comic artists in Comico Access Let's Go Global!
Is Scanlation Killing Manga Publishing in Indonesia? – KAORI Nusantara Manga Readers Survey
KAORI asked Indonesian readers about their consumption of licensed manga published legally in Indonesia
Book Review: “Buku Pintar: Seri Boys Love” (Boys Love Handbook) and Fan-Produced Knowledge
Presenting a literature review on boys love in the style of fan-produced parody popular in doujinshi culture, "Buku Pintar: Seri Boys Love" is one of the most interesting work to appear from Indonesia's doujinshi scene.
In Pictures: Fandoms Come Together in Comic Frontier X
Take a peek into the tenth iteration of one of the major fan-driven events in Indonesia, Comic Frontier X.
“Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?” Light Novel...
What does it take to make friends while being so different from others? The journey of the heroine of "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in My Next Life?!" takes us to consider the question.
“THE iDOLM@STER SideM” Anime Review: Fun for Both Girls and Guys Alike
Not just having handsome guys, "The iDOLM@STER SideM" also contributes its own different approach to the franchise compared to previous two iM@S anime
Opinion: Conjuring a Kind World – “Cardcaptor Sakura” and the Idea of Magical Girl
One of KAORI staff revisited the original "Cardcaptor Sakura" manga and found more than just nostalgia.
KAORI Nusantara Anime Preview Guide – Winter 2018
The Indonesian Anime Times presents a comprehensive guide of the new anime debuting in winter 2018 season
Features
“Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” Film Review:...
"Chiikawa the Movie", like life, is many things. It asks you to consider which parts of it are important and whether it exists defined by its opposite, or exists in spite of it. And just this once, maybe the adage is true: perhaps the real "Secret of Mermaid Island" was the friends we made along the way.
Event Report: Noriko Hidaka Meet & Greet at AFAID 2026
Fans of all kinds brought their passion and excitement to the meet & greet with legendary anime voice actress Noriko Hidaka at AFAID 2026, a testament to her long-spanning career.
