UlasanAnime.com – The character Vanilla from the anime Kaiba serves as the inspiration for Kick Heart. The author recounts a humorous interaction with director Masaaki Yuasa at AX, where they expressed their admiration and revealed they had backed the Kick Heart Kickstarter due to the character inspiration. This exchange, though potentially lost in translation, was met with a positive response from Yuasa.
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The sentiment behind Kick Heart is described as a “salty-but-sweet” flavor, akin to saltwater taffy or the popular combination of sea salt with chocolate or caramel desserts. This characterization is applied to the main character of Kick Heart, who embodies a tsundere archetype. Similar to the style of Hentai Kamen, the character’s strength increases as they face more adversity.
The author posits that Kick Heart‘s Kickstarter campaign is a prime example of how the platform is best utilized. It wasn’t about breaking new ground in the sense of an “indie police” movement, but rather a practical business model. The project was straightforward: a short animated film intended for theatrical release, with stretch goals for DVD/Blu-ray production. It was an original creation with limited funding options, fitting the criteria for a successful Kickstarter. The involvement of Production I.G. as a new player in anime crowdfunding, and the genius of the animator, further contributed to its potential success. The author notes that while Japan and its animation industry aren’t exceptional in this regard, a project with the right criteria can thrive, especially with a talented animator at the helm.
The success of a small, sweet Kickstarter campaign resulting in a short, sweet animation is highlighted as a satisfying outcome. The author also expresses delight in receiving an email notification about accessing high-definition content that is legitimate and free from spam, unlike unsolicited offers for penis enlargement or other illicit services.
