8 Anime that Mentioned Indonesia, from Gundam to Detective Conan!

Kapanlagi.com - It's really exciting to find a Japanese anime that suddenly mentions Indonesia, whether through characters, locations, or just a small dialogue that makes us, Indonesians, immediately reflexively say "There's Indonesia, dude!"

Here’s a list of anime that have mentioned or featured Indonesia — complete with synopses, release dates, and the number of episodes. Let's nostalgia together!

1. Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire (2019 Movie)

The 23rd film in the Detective Conan franchise is very special because most of the story is set in Singapore, but there are many mentions of Indonesia, especially about the Legendary Blue Sapphire which is said to have been found in the waters around the Southeast Asian archipelago, including Indonesia.

The story goes that Conan accidentally ends up in Singapore with Kaito Kid, and they get involved in a case of stealing a rare gemstone shrouded in a murder mystery. Even though it’s just a fleeting mention, it still makes us proud because Indonesia is mentioned in the vast universe of Conan!

2. Black Lagoon (2006)

No, this anime is often mentioned when talking about Indonesia! The story is about a group of mercenaries called The Lagoon Company based in the fictional city of Roanapur, which is said to be located in southern Thailand near the Indonesian border. Many characters here talk about the Indonesian sea, smuggling from Sumatra, and the tropical atmosphere that is very similar to Southeast Asia.

Shooting action, gray morals, and badass characters like Revy make this anime a must-watch for those who enjoy the crime and antihero genre.

3. Great Pretender (2020)

This stylish heist anime from Wit Studio tells the story of a group of international con artists targeting major criminals around the world. In Arc 3, one of the main characters, Laurent, mentions that he once had connections with an 'investor from Indonesia', and even a map of Southeast Asia appears marking Indonesia as a place for illegal transactions!

Additionally, its colorful visual style and elegant plot twists make this anime feel like watching an anime version of Ocean's Eleven.

4. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (2015)

This Gundam series has a very global lore, and Indonesia is also mentioned! In several episodes, there is a map that shows the 'Republic of Indonesia' as one of the countries in the future that is part of the world's political block.

Even though it only appears in a geopolitical context, it's still cool because it means that in the future version of Gundam, Indonesia still exists and has influence on Earth!

5. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002)

This legendary cyberpunk anime also mentioned Indonesia in the context of geopolitics and intelligence operations. In one episode, Section 9 discusses conflicts and political movements in Southeast Asia, including the 'Indonesian Federation' as one of the secret operation areas.

Although it's just a fleeting mention, it shows that the world of Ghost in the Shell imagines a future where Indonesia plays an important role in global technology and politics. Pretty cool, right?

6. Eden of the East (2009)

This mysterious anime thriller has a very global story about 12 people who are given billions of yen to 'save Japan in their own way'.

Interestingly, one of the characters mentions a shipping business that operates through Indonesia's sea routes as a strategic point for international trade. So even though it’s just a brief mention, Indonesia is still included in the global economic scenario of this anime.

7. Jormungand (2012)

This anime about arms trading features many locations in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia! In one episode, Koko Hekmatyar and her team are said to conduct a transaction in the Indonesian Archipelago, and there are even scenes of tropical seas and logistics ships.

Action, politics, and sarcastic humor blend in this intrigue-filled anime, making it perfect for those who enjoy a vibe like Black Lagoon but more serious.

8. Baki Hanma (2021)

In the Baki universe filled with fighters from all over the world, Indonesia was once mentioned as one of the countries of tough fighters in the underground tournament. Although its character did not appear directly, fans speculated that there would be a fighter from Indonesia in the next arc.

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