International Crowdfunding Begins for Kud Wafter Anime Film

Many months ago, a Japan-exclusive crowdfunding campaign began for the creation of a special animated feature film based on the Little Busters! spin-off visual novel Kud Wafter. This followed the release of a two-season TV anime adaptation of Little Busters!, and several other anime adaptations of KEY / VisualArts visual novel works over the years. But while there was mention of an international crowdfunding campaign in the works… none came. Until now.

Being handled through Tokyo Otaku Mode’s crowdfunding platform, a campaign has begun to raise ¥3,000,000 to see an international release of the film. For those who just want to jump in and pledge, you can visit the campaign page HERE.

Kud Wafter was initially released as an 18+ visual novel, later being released as an all-ages friendly edition on the PC and portable PlayStation consoles. This is a “what if” series, in an alternate reality where the field trip ended without incident and events see Kudryavka Noumi (Aka. Kud) and series protagonist Riki Naoe become a couple. The film is being worked on by VisualArts, KEY and the animation studio J.C. Staff.

International Crowdfunding Begins for Kud Wafter Anime Film 1

The goal of this project according to the campaign page is “to add English subtitles to the Kud Wafter movie, as well as share rewards from the Japanese campaign with backers worldwide”. However, the project’s stretch goal is “to extend the length of the film itself”. While 3 million yen will see worldwide distribution and English subtitles become available, 15 million yen raised will see the film extended to 60 minutes. There is no indication that they will offer English dubbing at any point.

For pledging your money towards the goal, there are a range of pledge rewards ranging from A Course (3,800 yen) to K Course (420,000 yen). Those wanting at least a Blu-ray copy of the film will need to go for the F course, priced at 7,400 yen (including a blu-ray copy of the film soundtrack/theme song CD and special booklet). Those willing to part with more money can receive bonus goodies such as fan appreciation packages, their name in the credits and more.

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