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How Do Indonesian Otaku Search and Use Information? A Brief Profile...
KAORI Research Team enquires into how anime fans search for information and what they do with them.
Opinion: There’s More Than One Way to Enjoy Anime
Different people may like different types of anime, or even like the same anime for different reasons.
Opinion: Out of the Trap of Friends’ Anime Tastes
Sometimes, the tastes and preferences of your friends can limit your experiences in watching anime.
“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.
Opinion: First Impression and Three Episodes Rule are Not the Gospel
Three episodes rule shouldn't be the absolute measure to judge whether an anime is worthy to follow or not, this opinion argues.
Opinion: Making Peace with “Isekai” Stories
Stories about living a new life in another world or isekai is still trending. A light novel fan shares some experiences with such kind of stories.
“The Tale of the Princess Kaguya” Film Review: Constructing Ancient Lineage...
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya sought to establish a continuity of Japanese art from ancient times and places itself in that lineage in the present
KAORI Nusantara Anime Preview Guide – Summer 2017
We bring you one of the most complete and comprehensive seasonal anime preview for Summer season 2017 in Indonesia!
Anime Review: Detective Conan – The Crimson Love Letter
Combining Karuta and romantic comedy with a murder case, Detective Conan - The Crimson Love Letter offers an easy-to-follow mystery and amusing story of the characters.
Opinion: Naoka Ueno and the Reality of Social Interaction
Naoka Ueno in A Silent Voice film has been a polarising character among fans. Our staff offers to take a more objective evaluation of her actions and motives.
Studio Ghibli’s Position(ing) in Japanese Animation
The world-famous Studio Ghibli set up a distinctive identity within the Japanese animation scene.
Fune wo Amu Anime Review: Having the Breadth of a Dictionary
In Funo wo Amu/The Great Passage, find out how difficult it is to create a dictionary: things that tend to be forgotten, but is indeed important in life.
Izetta, the Last Witch Anime Review: the Sorcery of Propaganda
Izetta, the Last Witch highlighted how modern warfare had been existing within the context of media environment, making propaganda an inseparable part of it.
Staff Picks: Magical Girl Anime
This year, magical girl anime has been around for 50 years. In this occasion, our staff recalls their most memorable magical girl shows.
Debunking Anime Production Myths: Part 5 – Planning and Management
What can make animation quality go bad or good? Learn about the crucial factors here.
Debunking Anime Production Myths – Part 4: 3D VS 2D
Is using 3D CG cheaper than hand-drawn animation?
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.
