Super Kaguya-hime! Crowdfunding Campaign Reaches 4000% Success: Characters to Perform Live
One of the most remarkable success stories in the original anime world is currently unfolding. The Tsukuyomi Thanksgiving (Tsukuyomi Kanshasai) crowdfunding campaign for the Super Kaguya-hime! (Chou Kaguya-hime!) project, which premiered on Netflix, has concluded at a record-breaking level, reaching 4000% of its target goal. This immense support has allowed the project to evolve beyond just a film into a comprehensive digital event. With the campaign now closed, it has been officially confirmed that the characters from the film will perform live using 3D models during the event.
Directed by Shingo Yamashita, known for his iconic opening sequences for popular series like Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, the film was brought to life through a collaboration between Studio Colorido and Studio Chromat. Reimagining the classic 'The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter' (Taketori Monogatari) as a modern musical anime, the story follows 17-year-old high school student Iroha Sakayori and the mysterious Kaguya. The film, which centers on the duo growing closer while streaming in a virtual world called Tsukuyomi, quickly gained a loyal fanbase thanks to its visuals and music.
The crowdfunding success has highlighted the fans' interest in this virtual world. Thanks to the funds raised, a miniature version of the Tsukuyomi world will be built on the VRChat platform, allowing viewers to experience the space firsthand. Furthermore, as the goals were surpassed, 3D models of characters such as Iroha, Yachiyo, and Black OnyX were produced and added to the live show. With musical contributions from industry giants like ryo (supercell), kz (livetune), and HoneyWorks, expectations for the quality of the upcoming live performance are at an all-time high.
The Tsukuyomi Thanksgiving event, scheduled to take place in the coming months, will be accessible both interactively via VRChat and for free through the official YouTube channel. Starting with an independent spirit and growing into a giant through community support, Super Kaguya-hime! continues to offer an inspiring example of what creative vision and fan engagement can achieve in the anime industry. Fans are now eagerly awaiting this major digital gathering where the characters will take the stage 'live' for the first time.
