“Dalam Atap di Bawah Langit” (Sora no Shita Yane no Naka) Manga Review: The...
The experiences of job seeking in Indonesia and Japan feel similar enough to make Sora no Shita Yane no Naka a very relatable manga.
Opinion: Is Sentai in Trouble? The Current State of Super Sentai
Using dinosaur theme for the fourth time and having low toy sales and ratings have caused some concern about the status of the Super Sentai series, but things may not be as bad as they seem.
Meet Five World Cosplay Summit (WCS) Cosplayers in Daisuki! Japan Festival 2019 Malang
International cosplayers with World Cosplay Summit experiences ateended Daisuki! Japan Festival 2019 in Malang. They shared their impressions of Malang cosplay performers and tips for competitive cosplayers.
“Botchan” Novel Review: Natsume Souseki’s Classic a Window to Japan in Times of Change
Written in the time of intense modernization in Japan, "Botchan" captures how Japanese society changes at the time.
Fate/stay night Heaven’s Feel II. lost butterfly: What Purpose Does the Sex Scene Serve?
Indonesian fans were concerned that the sex scene in "Fate/stay night Heaven's Feel II. lost butterfly" will be censored when the film is shown in Indonesian theatres. How important is the scene, actually?
“Alita: Battle Angel” Film Review: Raising the Bar for Hollywood Manga Adaptation
"Alita: Battle Angel" compares well to previous Hollywood attempts at adapting manga or anime.
KAORI Nusantara (Not) Anime Awards: Celebrating Anime of 2018
KAORI staff look back at the fantastic experiences that 2018 anime has given.
“Mobile Suit Gundam NT” Film Review: A True Theatrical Gundam Experience
What makes a Gundam film a Gundam film? The new "Mobile Suit Gundam NT" that has come to Indonesian cinemas have the answer.
Otakuology: Approaches to Studying Otaku
What can be studied about otaku and how to study them?
Delusion, Satisfaction, and Passion: In Search of the Meaning of Chuuni
The word has been used often since the anime "Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!" was aired, but what is chhuni exactly?
Observation: Depicting Sexual Interaction to Enhance Emotional Intimacy in Visual Novel Adaptations
How does depiction of sexual acts affect the story of visual novel works?
Desya: Singer of Sailor Moon’s Theme Song in Indonesia
KAORI talked with Desya, the person claimed to have been the singer of the Indonesian version of the "Sailor Moon" theme song, Moonlight Densetsu.
Top 20 Favourite Anime Series of 2018 Chosen by KAORI Readers
What anime series in 2018 are the most liked by readers of KAORI Nusantara? Here are their choices.
Interview with “One Cut of the Dead” Film Casts: “We are Also Surprised with...
KAORI interviewed the casts surprise hit zombie comedy "One Cut of the Dead"during their visit for the opening ceremony of Japan Cinema Week 2018 in Jakarta.
“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"
Japan Cinema Week 2018 Studio Ponoc Talkshow: Finding Heroes around Us
At Japan Cinema Week 2018 in Jakarta, director Yoshiyuki Momose and producer Yoshiaki Nishimura introduced Studio Ponoc, and answer questions about the studio's short films anthology, "Modest Heroes."
Features
Comifuro XX: An Event at a Crossroads
In this article, we will explore how the "Comic Frontier" can evolve to better serve fans, creators, and the industry as a whole.
“Super Robot Wars Y” Game Review: A Series at a Crossroads
Super Robot Wars Y is one of the series' best-written entries and a welcome return, although not much has been innovated in its game systems despite the long release gap.
