Kenichi Sonoda Launches Kickstarter for New ‘Bean Bandit’ Anime
Kenichi Sonoda announced at Anime Central on Friday that he launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new “Bean Bandit” anime. He confirmed that the project will meld elements of Riding Bean and Gunsmith Cats, and like these previous works it will take place in Chicago.
Sonoda also plans to create an art book with concept art, designs, and, “if possible,” an original color comic. All releases will be available in Japanese and English.
Sonoda is directing the anime. Staff members include animator Shujirou Hamakawa and supervisor Showji Murahama.
The project is seeking to raise 15,000,000 yen (US$135,191) by June 17. Those who pledge 3,800 yen (US$34) or more will receive the anime on Blu-ray Disc if the project is funded. Other rewards include an original illustration, a t-shirt, the art book, Sonoda’s autograph, an in-between frame, a key frame, and the chance to watch the film with Sonoda.
(Fuente: animenewsnetwork.com)
