Kokoro, meaning heart in Japanese, hints at the vulnerability we are hoping people can express, knowing they can be ‘seen’ through their favorite protagonists without necessarily being ‘exposed.’ A safe space for open hearts and open minds.

Club Kokoro is an ongoing series diving into the parallels of anime and real life in regards to mental health and coping mechanisms. As interest in anime and manga grows, this medium offers a powerful lens for empathy, communication, and resilience.

Our programming can be adjusted for all age groups and Kakkoii Social Japanese is actively seeking for more opportunities to open the conversation.

Our mission is to bridge Japanese language, pop culture and social and emotional learning.

Looking to create inclusive spaces safe to explore identity, emotional intelligence and cross-cultural understanding?

Shoot us an email at kokoro@ksjclub.com