Tokyopop is no stranger to crowdfunding campaigns and this latest one might appeal to some of you. The multimedia publisher has recently launched an IndieGoGo campaign for one of its original properties in Riding Shotgun, which was previously a graphic novel and is now an animated short hosted by Mondo Media on its YouTube channel.
The short has become something of sleeper hit for everyone involved with over 2 million views and both Tokyopop and Mondo Media feel that the short could work as a fully fleshed out animated series. However, because of the violent and suggestive content along with the harsh language, they decided to go to the crowdfunding model to keep the spirit of the pilot short intact. The episodes in the campaign are to be directed and written by the director of Shoot 'em Up in Michael Davis.
The campaign has a goal of $125,000 with $4,280 already raised and multiple tiers for contribution, from exclusive art and DVDs of the two episodes planned, voice acting perks, all the way up to a sponsorship slot for brands at $25,000, with more episodes planned if funding surpasses the initial goal. Below, the campaign trailer:
Humberto Saabedra is the Owner of AnimeNews.biz, Editor-in-Chief of PhoneNews.com and a part-time recording engineer. He can also be found musing on things (and Nico Robin) at @AnimeNewsdotbiz
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