“One Cut of the Dead” Film Review: A Spectacularly Hilariously Mad Film!
We have not one, but two staff reviewing the surprise hit film "One Cut of the Dead"
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.
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.
“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
“Violet Evergarden” Light Novel Review: Conveying Beauty with Lavish Words
The novel version of Violet Evergarden conveys a charming beauty with vividly rich descriptions.
“Touken Ranbu –Hanamaru–” Anime Review: Get Along with Moe Sword Boys
"Touken Ranbu –Hanamaru–" is a moe anime that can be enjoyed not just by fans of the game.
“Land of the Lustrous” Anime Review: The Lustrous Hope of 3DCG Animation
With its beautifully crafted CG, "Land of the Lustrous" tells fantasy story about humanoid gems and growing up
“Occultic;Nine” Light Novel Review: When Occult meets Mystery
What happens when you have occult contents in a mystery narrative? The Occultic;Nine novel shows how it can still incite readers' curiosity.
“Knight’s & Magic” Anime Review: Otaku Saves Giant Robots
"Knight's & Magic" is an anime that revealingly and delightfully panders with the awesomeness of giant robots.
“Lucid Temptation” Light Novel Review: Cynicism Meets Science Fiction
Lucid Temptation takes you to view the world of lucid dream with different perspective. See the review of this Indonesian light novel.
“Made in Abyss” Episode 11: Nanachi
Made in Abyss takes a more leisurely pace as it introduces new characters
“Made in Abyss” Episode 10: Poison and Curse
In this episode of Made in Abyss, Riko and Reg faced their most perilous situation yet.
“Made in Abyss” Episode 9: The Great Fault
After receiving training from Ozen, Riko and Reg continues their journey into more dangerous parts of the Abyss.
“Made in Abyss” Episode 8: Survival Training
As Riko and Reg trains under Ozen, Made in Abyss episode 8 also shows what makes Ozen who she is
“Made in Abyss” Episode 7: The Immovable Sovereign
What does the Seeker's Camp delver Ozen has in store for Riko and Reg?
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.
