Monster Journal is an alternative media and creative platform that focuses on pop-culture and entertainment, covering films, series, anime, games, and more. Combined with our passion for art and culture with a special emphasis on high and traditional culture, sets us apart in the digital media landscape. Our commitment to art and culture allows us to celebrate the depth and diversity of human creativity, keeping the values of our ancestors alive, and enriching our readers’ perspectives without being pretentious.

Our  team is dedicated in delivering high-quality articles. We aim to provide engaging and interesting content that resonates with our audience—like a kamehameha to the face! Think of us as your go-to source for all things nerdy, geeky, and otaku. What make us unique is we publish content sometimes in English and sometimes in Indonesian, depending on our mood.

Originally launched as chakraswara.com in 2015, we rebranded to Monster Journal in mid-2021 to better reflect our content and vision. Choosing the right name was as challenging as picking your first Pokémon starter. The word ‘Monster’ comes from its versatility and appearance in many culture and entertainment, make it the right word to showcasing our pop-culture heart. While ‘Journal’ comes from our commitment in providing good-journalism without clickbaits.

Built with good intentions and a strong community approach, Monster Journal strives to be a top alternative reading site and webzine among many mainstream and independent media. Our vision is to become the leading webzine and creative platform that celebrates and nurtures pop-culture and cultural identity, creating a vibrant community for nerds, geeks, and otakus.

While our mission is to advance the pop-culture economy through our pillar values: celebrating pop culture, promoting art and culture, community engagement, and insightful journalism.

Join us as we satisfy your inner nerd, geek, and passion!