Building Digital Culture
Area Media is a digital media group dedicated to creating, nurturing, and growing the most engaged anime and entertainment communities in Indonesia — and beyond.
Creating Spaces Where Fans Belong
We believe that great content and strong communities are the backbone of digital media. Area Media was built to give Indonesian anime fans a home — a collection of platforms where they can discover, discuss, vote, and celebrate the culture they love.
With 9 brands spanning entertainment, news, and virtual entertainment, we've created an interconnected media ecosystem that generates over 38.3M+ views every month.
What Drives Everything We Do
Community First
Everything we build starts with the community. Our brands exist to serve and amplify the voices of millions of Indonesian anime and pop culture fans.
Digital Innovation
We constantly push the boundaries of digital media — from interactive voting platforms to pioneering Virtual YouTuber content in Indonesia.
Cultural Passion
Our team is built from passionate fans who live and breathe the culture they create content for.
Collaborative Growth
We believe in growing together — with our audience, our partners, and our brands — creating an ecosystem where everyone thrives.
Our Milestones
The Journey Begins with MAI
Born as Meme Anime Indonesia (MAI) on the LINE Official Account platform, we established our roots as an engaging anime media and community before expanding our creative footprint to Instagram.
Hello, Area Anime Indonesia!
A new chapter unfolded. On May 31, 2018, we officially evolved and rebranded from Meme Anime Indonesia to Area Anime Indonesia, marking a fresh vision and a larger scale for our community.
Podium Anime Joins the Family
A strategic expansion! We proudly welcomed Podium Anime into our growing network, strengthening our community ties and enriching our ecosystem.
The Launch of Area Media Indonesia
In November 2020, we took a major step forward by launching areamedia.id, establishing a dedicated, high-quality news portal focused on anime and Japanese pop culture.
A Unified Voice: AreaTopik.com
To streamline our media presence and deliver an even richer reading experience, we successfully merged Area Media Indonesia and Podium Anime Sekai into a single, comprehensive news portal: AreaTopik.com.
Expanding Horizons: Podium Otaku
Podium Anime officially rebranded to Podium Otaku, embracing a broader spectrum of geek and pop culture.
Anime Famous Launched: Let the Fans Decide!
Evolving from the Podium Anime Elections, we launched "Anime Famous" — a dedicated voting platform empowering fans to make their voices heard.
The Debut of ARVI
Stepping into the future of digital entertainment, we introduced Area Virtual Media (ARVI). This innovative Virtual YouTuber group positioned us as pioneers in the VTuber format.
Dokter Anime Joins the Family!
We officially welcomed the Dokter Anime community into the Area Media Indonesia.
Hello, Jekeetian!
Embracing the vibrant idol phenomenon, we proudly welcomed the Jekeetian media and community into the Area Media Indonesia network. A warm welcome to our growing family!
Join Our Growing Family
Whether you're a brand partner, content creator, or just a big fan — there's a place for you in the Area Media ecosystem.
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