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“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.
Sakura Quest First Impression: When the Queen Has to Save Herself
Serious yet lighthearted, Sakura Quest tells of Yoshino Koharu's lofty “quest” to revitalize Manoyama Town tourism while earning a living.
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?
Animaga 2016: Interview with Tooru Furuya
While at Animaga 2016, KAORI staff took the time to interview the voice of Pegasus Seiya, Amuro Ray, and Tuxedo Mask, Tooru Furuya himself.
Debunking Anime Production Myths – Part 3: Does Money Win the...
Does it take more money to pay better animators?
Debunking Anime Production Myths – Part 2: More Money = Better...
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.
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.
