Debunking Anime Production Myths – Part 2: More Money = Better Animation?
Is it true that budget is the decisive factor that determines how good the animation quality is? Here are some explanations from KAORI's staff.
Debunking the Anime Production Myths – Part 1: Introduction
Is it true that budget is the decisive factor for animation quality? KAORI's resident sakuga enthusiast takes a look at this and other common myths about how the anime industry works.
First Impression: Fune wo Amu
Watching this series will remind you of the efforts of those behind the creation of a dictionary. Take a look on the first impression of Fune wo Amu.
Five Western Music Videos Made by Japanese Animation Studios
If you thought that anime studios only produces animation for TV anime, then think again.
Akira Kushida Interview: Male Singers Today has Cuter Voice
Akira Kushida shares his passion for singing in Indonesia Comic Con 2016
Mitsuko Horie Interview: I’m Proud of the Present Generation of Seiyuu
Veteran anisong singer and seiyuu Mitsuko Horie talked her views about anime, anisong, and seiyuu of the present era
Opinion: Vivid Moe Chatter
How fans can talk passionately and vividly about moe might deserve a more serious look.
5 Reasons Why Cowboy Bebop is a Moe Anime
Our staff explains why Cowboy Bebop's characters can be seen as moe character archetypes
The Moe Elements in Haikyuu!!
KAORI staff member argues why the sports anime Haikyuu!! with all its male characters is a moe anime.
Moe Talk in Fujoshi Interaction
Take a different look on the subject of moe from the perspective of fujoshi.
Review: 91 Days
91 Days delivers a worthwile mafia tale despite its shortcomings on details.
Opinion: Noe Kawashima’s Glasses is Not Just for Show
To celebrate Glasses Day, one of our staff explains why Noe Kawashima from Taisho Baseball Girls is the most special glasses-wearing character for him.
Madman Anime Festival: Special Interview with Sword Art Online Production Team
The crew of hit anime series Sword Art Online talked behind the scenes with KAORI At Madman Anime Festival.
Madman Anime Festival: Special Interview with Sora Tokui
Sora Tokui of Love Live and Milky Holmes fame talked about her seiyuu works, her inspiration, her manga, her experiences abroad, and foods.
Animaga 2016 : A Break for Fandom in Melbourne
KAORI's correspondent in Australia had the chance to visit one of Melbourne's anime convention: Animaga! See what the event had to offer.
Visiting Animaga Maid Café: The Special Experience with Hitomi
There's something special at Animaga 2016's maid café, Hitomi of Akihabara's @home Maid Café
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.
