5 Years of Japanese Film Festival Indonesia: Our Experiences Watching Japanese Films in JFF...
First held on 26 November 2015, Japanese Film Festival (JFF) Indonesia has left a deep impression for many KAORI staff. Here are their opinions on the event.
Roundtable Interview: Netflix Anime Festival 2020
As a part of Netflix Anime Festival 2020, KAORI Nusantara is invited to join the interview session with Netflix Chief Producer of Anime Taiki Sakurai, David Production Producer Shuichiro Tanaka, and Thermae Romae mangaka Mari Yamazaki.
Opinion: Twist and Mystery in “Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou”
How does the new anime in the franchise, "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou" make its twist for longtime audience who has consumed past "Higurashi" media?
Opinion: Life-Changing Anime: Is Anime An Information Resource?
How can anime be life changing? The author considers this question through the lens of information science theories.
“Samurai Shifters” Film Review: Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader
"Samurai Shifters" shows how the ability to gather information could be important for the future leader.
Opinion: How to Recommend Anime and Manga (Perhaps) Like a Librarian
Have you ever felt confused about how to recommend anime and manga to someone who is not familiar with both media? A student of Library and Information Science shares some methods to choose recommendations.
Discussing Social Issue in Japanese Mystery-Thriller Novel With Rikako Akiyoshi in Asian Book Festival
As a part of Asian Book Festival event held by Penerbit Haru, KAORI Nusantara was invited to attend an online discussion with Japanese novelist Rikako Akiyoshi.
“Rent-A-Girlfriend” Anime First Impression: The Social Construct of The Need for Girlfriend
Why does one even need a girlfriend in the first place? Despite it's hard-to-sympathise-with protagonist, "Rent-A-Girlfriend" could be an interesting starting point for discussing that issue.
Tribute to KyoAni: KAORI’s staff Memories and Messages to Kyoto Animation
One year after the arson incident at Kyoto Animation Studio 1, KAORI Nusantara's staff express their appreciation to the works of the studio.
“Sing ‘Yesterday’ For Me” Anime Review: There Will Be An Answer, Let It Be
Imbued with a lot of great character animation, "Sing 'Yesterday' For Me" explores the idea of choices and moving on from your past.
Staff Picks: Favorite Ponytail Characters
In the occasion of Ponytail Day on July 7, here is a tribute to some of our favourite ponytail characters from anime, manga, light novel, and games.
Cute Girls Communicating Science: Asteroid in Love
More than just enjoying the characters’ relationships, "Asteroid in Love" has some interesting situations to think about how ideas and principles from science can circulate in the popular realm.
Is It Wrong to (Try to) Pick Up and Wear Ahegao Clothes at Cons?...
KAORI surveyed fans in Indonesia on how they choose anime/manga-themed clothing, and when and where such clothing are appropriate to be used.
“RWBY Volume 7” Web Series Review: A Great Ride with Compelling Storytelling
Team RWBY's adventure continues with more compelling storytelling and character development.
“Sol Levante” Film Review: Waiting for the Sunrise
This pioneering short made with the latest technologies hits high marks with its stunning visuals, but might not be so easy to experience as intended.
Interview with the Staff of Sol Levante: Netflix’s First 4K Hand-drawn Anime
KAORI was invited to join a talk with the people behind Netflix and Production I.G's 4K HDR hand-drawn anime "Sol Levante". Find out what the project has to offer for anime production in this interview.

















