<p><em>Kick-Heart</em> is notable as the first anime to be crowdfunded via <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/production-ig/masaaki-yuasas-kick-heart" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Kickstarter</a>.</p>

<p>The base goal of the Kickstarter was to reach $150,000, with additional stretch goals for more money.</p>

<p>On their campaign page, they tell potential backers how they intended to use the funds raised:</p>

<blockquote>
  <ul>
  <li>Increase the quality of animation</li>
  <li>Increase the overall duration of the animation</li>
  <li>Help offset the current production costs</li>
  <li>Manufacturing costs for backers rewards (Blu-ray, printed materials, etc.)</li>
  <li>Digital distribution costs for backers downloading the film</li>
  <li>Festival submission fees</li>
  </ul>
</blockquote>

<p>Do they mention the breakdown of expenses anywhere? I couldn't find it on their Kickstarter page. Generally speaking, it's not uncommon for crowdfunded projects to show where your money goes. Was it perhaps revealed in a backer-only update (which I wouldn't have access to)?</p>

<p>I just thought it was odd that the amount was so high compared to latter Kickstarters like Santa Company for $50,000, which was also a longer animation.</p>

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There doesn't seem to be a breakdown beyond what you quote, though http://www.cartoonbrew.com/ideas-commentary/72508-72508.html has a bit of commentary on it.
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Did Kick-Heart reveal a breakdown of its expenses?
# Did Kick-Heart reveal a breakdown of its expenses?
Posted by: username_0 on 2015-04-17
*Kick-Heart* is notable as the first anime to be crowdfunded via [Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/production-ig/masaaki-yuasas-kick-heart).

The base goal of the Kickstarter was to reach $150,000, with additional stretch goals for more money.

On their campaign page, they tell potential backers how they intended to use the funds raised:

> * Increase the quality of animation
> * Increase the overall duration of the animation
> * Help offset the current production costs
> * Manufacturing costs for backers rewards (Blu-ray, printed materials, etc.)
> * Digital distribution costs for backers downloading the film
> * Festival submission fees

Do they mention the breakdown of expenses anywhere? I couldn't find it on their Kickstarter page. Generally speaking, it's not uncommon for crowdfunded projects to show where your money goes. Was it perhaps revealed in a backer-only update (which I wouldn't have access to)?

I just thought it was odd that the amount was so high compared to latter Kickstarters like Santa Company for $50,000, which was also a longer animation.
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> **username_1**: There doesn't seem to be a breakdown beyond what you quote, though http://www.cartoonbrew.com/ideas-commentary/72508-72508.html has a bit of commentary on it.  
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