Kickstarter Projects - Anime & Manga

[celticmoon]

Originally Posted by FREYMAX 3D

Well, if they run the Kickstarter right, and they bring out new stretch goal tiers every so often during the pledge period, then you may find you'll want something new they offer in addition to just the Blu-ray, and so change your pledge level to a higher tier. Just sit back and check in to the Kickstarter on a regular basis to see what the next stretch goal will be, and if something new appeals to you, just hit the "Manage Your Pledge" button...

To see what I mean, check out my post #13 in the Time of EVE Kickstarter thread...

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=234758

I first pledged the regular Blu-ray level, then they offered an English Fan book as a stretch goal, and I upped my pledge to $85; Then they offered the coffee cup/saucer sets and Evlend coffee canisters as two separate stretch goals, and so I upped my pledge again to the $145 level. Then I wanted more coffee cups for my theater room, and I contacted them to see if I could purchase additional sets on the side. That one cost me, especially to ship all that from Japan, lol...

Thanks for the info. I get it know. I had no idea about the "stretch goals" and such.

Definitely thinking of pledging $40CAD for the Wafku series listed above as well. That's insane how much content will be in that BD release due to meeting the stretch goals.

[FREYMAX 3D]

Originally Posted by celticmoon

Thanks for the info. I get it know. I had no idea about the "stretch goals" and such.

Definitely thinking of pledging $40CAD for the Wafku series listed above as well. That's insane how much content will be in that BD release due to meeting the stretch goals.

Yeah, and they're not done with Wakfu yet, there's 12 days to go and they have 4 more stretch goals listed at the bottom of the page in that chart that could be added if the pledges go high enough...

I should clarify, there's both Stretch Goals and new Tiers that can be added to a Kickstarter during the pledge period - Stretch goals are something that gets added to the product for everyone, where as new tiers can be added for additional perks/accessories for more pledge $$. The Fan Book and Coffee cup/canisters were all new Tiers that were added to the Time of EVE Kickstarter during the pledge period, rather than being stretch goals...

As for Mai Mai, they announced this morning that the first stretch goal (not a new tier) would be $60,000 for the English dub... That should be easily reachable within a couple of days of new pledges - plus when they post samples of what the Art book will look like this weekend, I'm sure quite a few peple will up their pledge to the $130 Art Book + BD level - including me, possibly - so that will help increase the $$ too!

[Vracer111]

I just went in for Mai-Mai Miracle, Blu-Ray only level...

Passing on Wakfu...

[FREYMAX 3D]

Originally Posted by Vracer111

I just went in for Mai-Mai Miracle, Blu-Ray only level...

Passing on Wakfu...

I only went for the basic Wakfu Blu-ray as well, mainly just to support the Kickstarter, and more for just the fun of participating - it's not really something I'm that interested in - But $36 US for 2 seasons was a fair bargain - and maybe my daughter will like it...

[Talyn]

Originally Posted by FREYMAX 3D

Yeah, and they're not done with Wakfu yet, there's 12 days to go and they have 4 more stretch goals listed at the bottom of the page in that chart that could be added if the pledges go high enough...

I should clarify, there's both Stretch Goals and new Tiers that can be added to a Kickstarter during the pledge period - Stretch goals are something that gets added to the product for everyone, where as new tiers can be added for additional perks/accessories for more pledge $$. The Fan Book and Coffee cup/canisters were all new Tiers that were added to the Time of EVE Kickstarter during the pledge period, rather than being stretch goals...

As for Mai Mai, they announced this morning that the first stretch goal (not a new tier) would be $60,000 for the English dub... That should be easily reachable within a couple of days of new pledges - plus when they post samples of what the Art book will look like this weekend, I'm sure quite a few peple will up their pledge to the $130 Art Book + BD level - including me, possibly - so that will help increase the $$ too!

They already sent out the update, this morning, showing samples of what they hope to do with the artbook. Looks awesome, but tough price to take...

[Tellymon]

I'm gonna back both of those titles on abouts the 15th. 9x Wakfu artbooks with collectors box sounds so neat! Wish I had that kind of dough for it. Might just try to pledge for the $68 option with 2 artbooks. This kickstarter thing is so fun

[FREYMAX 3D]

Originally Posted by Talyn

They already sent out the update, this morning, showing samples of what they hope to do with the artbook. Looks awesome, but tough price to take...

Someone did ask in the comments if the art book would be signed - if they could actually get Sunao Katabuchi to sign all the art books, I'd probably spring for one, then... haha!

[Talyn]

That would be kick ass....and a little more tolerable if that happens....

say....odd question, why is there an Australian flag on this thread?

[FREYMAX 3D]

Originally Posted by Talyn

That would be kick ass....and a little more tolerable if that happens....

say....odd question, why is there an Australian flag on this thread?

I believe the OP is from Australia... but anime kickstarters are usually international, so... here we are!

[jala12]

Originally Posted by celticmoon

Thanks for the info. I get it know. I had no idea about the "stretch goals" and such.

Definitely thinking of pledging $40CAD for the Wafku series listed above as well. That's insane how much content will be in that BD release due to meeting the stretch goals.

You should. Not only is $36 US a steal for all of the content that you're getting, but other than the artbooks, none of this stuff is or will be made available again after the Kickstarter. It helps that the series is pretty good too.

Passing on Wakfu...

Something tells me that you'll change your mind as the days draw nearer to the end of the campaign.

On another note, of all the anime pledges that I've contributed to, LWA2 is probably the earliest "pre-order" I've ever done, lol. I do wonder how far they are into its production. Apparently the actual episode will be released sometime near the end of the year?

[FREYMAX 3D]

Originally Posted by jala12

You should. Not only is $36 US a steal for all of the content that you're getting, but other than the artbooks, none of this stuff is or will be made available again after the Kickstarter. It helps that the series is pretty good too.



Something tells me that you'll change your mind as the days draw nearer to the end of the campaign.

On another note, of all the anime pledges that I've contributed to, LWA2 is probably the earliest "pre-order" I've ever done, lol. I do wonder how far they are into its production. Apparently the actual episode will be released sometime near the end of the year?

Yeah, these Kickstarters do seem to take a very long time, you really have to be patient with them - knowing what all you're getting ahead of time, and in minute detail, makes the waiting even worse! But with all the extra-nice stuff you get with them, it's definitely worth a little patience for the extended wait. Time of EVE pledged in June of last year, and the Blu-ray was first supposed to be ready to ship in October, then December, then January, February, and now March - when I think it will finally ship. So it's already been delayed 5 months now... And LWA 2 is going to take a very long time because they have to do the entire episode from scratch...

[jala12]

I think they're only at the pre-production stage at this point. The studio is likely still busy finishing up Kll la Kill.

[FREYMAX 3D]

So Mai Mai Miracle surpassed both 1000 pledges to get the Digital content to be included with the Blu-ray, and the $60,000 stretch goal for the English dub... so we're moving right along. Looks like the next stretch goal at $75,000 will be a replica theater pamphlet of some kind, they're voting between it and a commentary track, and the pamphlet was winning...

[Thomas Guycott]

I bit the bullet and pitched in for Wakfu.

Anime in French!

[jala12]

The majority of the current Wakfu stretch goals have now been reached with the current stretch at 400k to make a new episode unfettered by TV broadcast restrictions. Currently we're sitting at around 333k and steadily climbing.

For those still on the fence, there is no better time to pledge than now. There are now only 3 days left in the campaign and after this the blu rays will NOT be made available for purchase.

[FREYMAX 3D]

Originally Posted by jala12

The majority of the current Wakfu stretch goals have now been reached with the current stretch at 400k to make a new episode unfettered by TV broadcast restrictions. Currently we're sitting at around 333k and steadily climbing.

For those still on the fence, there is no better time to pledge than now. There are now only 3 days left in the campaign and after this the blu rays will NOT be made available for purchase.

I had posted in their comments when they first announced that goal that they would never make it to $450K with the remaining time, I guess they realized that and decided to lower the goal by $50K - still going to be tough to get to $400K, but at least that's a bit more reachable goal...

[Norbie]

Originally Posted by FREYMAX 3D

... Looks like the next stretch goal at $75,000 will be a replica theater pamphlet of some kind, they're voting between it and a commentary track, and the pamphlet was winning...

And the pamphlet has won!

Hurray for democracy.......... Yay....

[FREYMAX 3D]

Originally Posted by Norbie

And the pamphlet has won!

Hurray for democracy.......... Yay....

Yeah, I voted for the commentary. Physical swag like that pamphlet is just a dust collector and space hogger to me.

[essgem]

I hadn't heard of Wakfu before this Kickstarter, but decided to go for the lowest blu-ray tier. Debating over the digital OST add-on, but I don't see any info on # of tracks or length.

Edit: I also wonder how big the tofurby plush available for add-on is.

[Talyn]

Originally Posted by FREYMAX 3D

Yeah, I voted for the commentary. Physical swag like that pamphlet is just a dust collector and space hogger to me.

I wouldn't worry, another stretch goal including it very well may happen....atleast that's the word going around.