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The Digimon Adventure 20th Anniversary Memorial Story Project was announced as a crowdfunding campaign almost a month ago.
With the crowdfunding beginning on August 22nd, the project page has gone live on Campfire, the Japanese crowdfunding project it will be run thru.
There are a lot of details here. Translations will be cleaned up and expanded as time allows.
The Digimon Adventure 20th Anniversary Memorial Story Project is a 'limited time fan club' done thru crowdfunding to further elevate the 20th Anniversary celebration.
It will run August 22nd thru October 2nd
The target goal is 10,000,000 yen (about $94,000)
The focus of the project are special movies that depicts the daily life of the adult characters and their Digimon that couldn't be fit into Last Evolution Kizuna.
Kenji Watanabe and Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru have participated in the special items for this project.
There are messages to fans from Hiromi Seki and Yosuke Kinoshita.
Update- We have translations of these thanks to onkei. Various translations have been cleaned up and updated throughout the article.
From: Hiromi Seki (first producer of the Digimon series)
From: Yosuke Kinoshita (producer for movie "Digimon Adventure LAST EVOLUTION Kizuna")
"Digimon 20th Memorial Stories" is planned to be special short animations of side stories showing the everyday lives of the adult children and Digimon, and a prequel to the movie 'Digimon Adventure Last Evolution Kizuna' that couldn't be fit into the movie itself.
These memorial stories can be viewed in the theater room as a purchase benefit at the LB Pop-Up Theater, which will open in late November, for those who want to watch these as soon as possible.
They also mention there will be no general release for the 5 episodes minus the screenings at the LB Pop-Up Theater screenings, and one other exception- The first episode will be released online.
The Memorial Story chapter titles are:
1- 'To Sora' or 'To the Sky' (the text allows either... or both, to be potentially accurate.)
2- 'Hole in the Heart'
3- 'Medical Student, Jou Kido'
4- 'The Coveted Jogress Evolution'
5- {Secret Title}
Each of these 5 episodes are about 5 minutes long.
They note the episode titles may not be final. Episode number and details may also change.
Introduction of the items those who participate can get. These are all sample images, and may not represent what the final items look like.
Digimon 20th Limited Special booklet- This booklet will only be available here. The cover will feature images drawn for this project and include unpublished information. It will be 8 pages and is A4 size. *The images shown are just general samples.
Email & email Magazine- The producers and other Digimon officials will send a thank you email, along with comments only for backers and progress as needed to backers. These will be sent as an email magazine to backers.
Blu-ray- The Blu-ray featuring the special side stories to Last Evolution Kizuna. This will include all 5 episodes. The 1st episode will also be released on the internet.
An A4 size clear file using images drawn for the project.
A set of 8 can badges using art drawn for the project.
Image reproductions- These will be reproductions of artwork used in the production of Last Evolution Kizuna. There are 3 sheets, each from a different scene.
Post-recording script and storyboard book- This includes a post-recording script and a storyboard book (they note that the storyboards will be copies, and it isn't noted if these are comprehensive, but all 5 episodes are mentioned. Also, the stand in for the storyboard book are clearly storyboards from Children's War Game.)
Last Evolution Kizuna screening- You'll be able to go to a special advance screening of Last Evolution Kizuna. The screening will include a talk show with guests. The screening is scheduled for February 2nd and will be at a currently undecided theater in Tokyo.
Angemon GEM Figure- A special figure based on a design by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru. This figure of Angemon was designed for this project. The figure wil be based on the illustration shown. It will be a high quality figure and part of the GEM Series. A postcard featuring the design illustrations by Nakatsuru will also be included.
*There will be no domestic (Japanese) sales of this Angemon figure. It will be limited to the Memorial Story Project only. There are plans for overseas sales.
The figure is planned to be roughly 9.8 inches tall.
Dubbing Participation- You'll be able to participate in the recording of the film as background chatter (most of us would likely know this as walla.) You'll receive a tour of the recording studio and a signed script also. This will be done at a studio in Tokyo on October 12th.
Kenji Watanabe Designs Your Digimon Partner- Digimon designer Kenji Watanabe will draw your partner Digimon! In addition, they will make a stuffed animal of the design. After meeting with Kenji Watanabe, they will design an original partner Digimon and you will receive the stuffed toy and data on the Digimon.
*Copyright and other rights will not be given to the character.
Digimon Adventure, which was born in 1999, is a work that shows the process of eight chosen children and their partner Digimon joining together and growing thru adventures and battles.
The "Digimon" anime has developed in many different series, but I think that the unique trait about "Digimon Adventure" is that "the characters age." In many cases, the characters in anime aren't shown to age. However, in "Digimon Adventure," Taichi, Yamato, Sora, and everyone all grow up from children into adults. When the series first began, they were in elementary school, but in the latest work, they've become 22-year-old adults.
All of the Chosen Children are at that age where they're just one step short of being adults, but in real society, it's the time period when they go out into the world from students to working adults, and their relationships with family, friends, and their own community has major changes. They no longer need the support of their parents, and their relationships with old friends grow vaguely awkward. It's a time period that everyone experiences.
"Digimon Adventure" is a series that, since the beginning, has introduced social problems in its story, while spinning a tale that acts in tandem with real society. The fans who had grown up along with them and cheered on the Digimon even now as adults, have gone through the same changes as Taichi and the children. I'm sure there are many who are heading now to a new life stage of career change, marriage, and raising children.
Please consider the lives of the Chosen Children and your own and how they may intertwine.
I think that Digimon Adventure has grown together with it's fans.
-Producer Yosuke Kinoshita
Supporter Reward Levels
3,000 yen- 20th Special Booklet, Thanks Mail, crowdfunding email magazine
5,000 yen- Memorial Stories Blu-ray, booklet, Thanks Mail, email magazine
7,000 yen- Clear File, can badges, Blu-ray, booklet, Thanks Mail, email magazine
10,000 yen- Kizuna Image Reproductions, Blu-ray, clear file, can badges, booklet, Thanks Mail, email magazine
10,000 yen- Memorial Story Script, Storyboard Collection, Blu-ray, Clear File, Can Badges, booklet, Thanks Mail, email magazine
15,000 yen (330 people max)- Early Kizuna screening, Blu-ray, Clear File, Can Badges, booklet, thanks mail, email magazine
40,000 yen- Angemon figure, Angemon figure postcard, Blu-ray, clear file, can badges, booklet, thanks mail, email magazine
200,000 yen (5 people max)- Participate in recording, script signed by main cast, Blu-ray, clear file, can badges, booklet, thanks mail, email magazine
300,000 yen (5 people max)- Kenji Watanabe draws an original partner Digimon and it will be delivered as a stuffed animal, script, Blu-ray, clear file, can badges, booklet, thanks mail, email magazine
The thanks email and email magazine are scheduled for October 2019.
The booklet, can badges, and clear file are scheduled for February 2020.
The Blu-ray, signed scripts, image reproductions, figure, and partner Digimon designs and plush are scheduled for December 2020.
A few hours ago they updated the page and social media with a basic rewards chart.
Thanks to onkei we have a translated version of that chart on top of the list form above.
Campfire is 'all or nothing' ala Kickstarter, so if it doesn't reach the goal, nothing will be charged.
Some of the other Q&A content they have listed:
There will be no general sales of these crowdfunding items.
You can do multiple levels if you want.
This will be done only for those living in Japan.
The Memorial Story will be released as planned even if the crowdfunding doesn't succeed. They don't clarify the exact details, but it's likely referring to the 1 episode online and all 5 at the Limited Base Pop-Up Theater (and possibly other future events.)
Lots of interesting things for this, although nearly all of us are in the position of it being rather hard to get any of this if we really want to..
Update- Thanks to onkei for some updated translations, including on the interviews. Some additional bits may be cleaned up later.
This is a bit more complicated in some ways than prior items, but if you want to try.... Here is the Campfire page for the project again.
You'll want to contact an intermediary to get these items sent to you. WtW is not affiliated with any, but here are a selection of intermediaries that have worked well for various WtWers and their friends in the past:
From Japan
Rider Proxy
Nippon-Yasan
You'll want to provide your chosen intermediary with the link to the item. Just copy paste the links to the product pages for what you want and send them a message about it and they'll take care of it after they discuss pricing and their policies with you. The link embedded in the news article for the product items are exactly what you'll need to send them.
Some of the intermediaries have a full storefront and may have the item listed, so you may want to check that first. Be aware that due to the added complexities of dealing with a crowdfunding project, intermediaries may also not be willing to deal with it.
The Digimon Adventure 20th Anniversary Memorial Story Project was announced as a crowdfunding campaign almost a month ago.
With the crowdfunding beginning on August 22nd, the project page has gone live on Campfire, the Japanese crowdfunding project it will be run thru.
There are a lot of details here. Translations will be cleaned up and expanded as time allows.
The Digimon Adventure 20th Anniversary Memorial Story Project is a 'limited time fan club' done thru crowdfunding to further elevate the 20th Anniversary celebration.
It will run August 22nd thru October 2nd
The target goal is 10,000,000 yen (about $94,000)
The focus of the project are special movies that depicts the daily life of the adult characters and their Digimon that couldn't be fit into Last Evolution Kizuna.
Kenji Watanabe and Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru have participated in the special items for this project.
There are messages to fans from Hiromi Seki and Yosuke Kinoshita.
Update- We have translations of these thanks to onkei. Various translations have been cleaned up and updated throughout the article.
From: Hiromi Seki (first producer of the Digimon series)
From: Yosuke Kinoshita (producer for movie "Digimon Adventure LAST EVOLUTION Kizuna")
"Digimon 20th Memorial Stories" is planned to be special short animations of side stories showing the everyday lives of the adult children and Digimon, and a prequel to the movie 'Digimon Adventure Last Evolution Kizuna' that couldn't be fit into the movie itself.
These memorial stories can be viewed in the theater room as a purchase benefit at the LB Pop-Up Theater, which will open in late November, for those who want to watch these as soon as possible.
They also mention there will be no general release for the 5 episodes minus the screenings at the LB Pop-Up Theater screenings, and one other exception- The first episode will be released online.
The Memorial Story chapter titles are:
1- 'To Sora' or 'To the Sky' (the text allows either... or both, to be potentially accurate.)
2- 'Hole in the Heart'
3- 'Medical Student, Jou Kido'
4- 'The Coveted Jogress Evolution'
5- {Secret Title}
Each of these 5 episodes are about 5 minutes long.
They note the episode titles may not be final. Episode number and details may also change.
Introduction of the items those who participate can get. These are all sample images, and may not represent what the final items look like.
Digimon 20th Limited Special booklet- This booklet will only be available here. The cover will feature images drawn for this project and include unpublished information. It will be 8 pages and is A4 size. *The images shown are just general samples.
Email & email Magazine- The producers and other Digimon officials will send a thank you email, along with comments only for backers and progress as needed to backers. These will be sent as an email magazine to backers.
Blu-ray- The Blu-ray featuring the special side stories to Last Evolution Kizuna. This will include all 5 episodes. The 1st episode will also be released on the internet.
An A4 size clear file using images drawn for the project.
A set of 8 can badges using art drawn for the project.
Image reproductions- These will be reproductions of artwork used in the production of Last Evolution Kizuna. There are 3 sheets, each from a different scene.
Post-recording script and storyboard book- This includes a post-recording script and a storyboard book (they note that the storyboards will be copies, and it isn't noted if these are comprehensive, but all 5 episodes are mentioned. Also, the stand in for the storyboard book are clearly storyboards from Children's War Game.)
Last Evolution Kizuna screening- You'll be able to go to a special advance screening of Last Evolution Kizuna. The screening will include a talk show with guests. The screening is scheduled for February 2nd and will be at a currently undecided theater in Tokyo.
Angemon GEM Figure- A special figure based on a design by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru. This figure of Angemon was designed for this project. The figure wil be based on the illustration shown. It will be a high quality figure and part of the GEM Series. A postcard featuring the design illustrations by Nakatsuru will also be included.
*There will be no domestic (Japanese) sales of this Angemon figure. It will be limited to the Memorial Story Project only. There are plans for overseas sales.
The figure is planned to be roughly 9.8 inches tall.
Dubbing Participation- You'll be able to participate in the recording of the film as background chatter (most of us would likely know this as walla.) You'll receive a tour of the recording studio and a signed script also. This will be done at a studio in Tokyo on October 12th.
Kenji Watanabe Designs Your Digimon Partner- Digimon designer Kenji Watanabe will draw your partner Digimon! In addition, they will make a stuffed animal of the design. After meeting with Kenji Watanabe, they will design an original partner Digimon and you will receive the stuffed toy and data on the Digimon.
*Copyright and other rights will not be given to the character.
Digimon Adventure, which was born in 1999, is a work that shows the process of eight chosen children and their partner Digimon joining together and growing thru adventures and battles.
The "Digimon" anime has developed in many different series, but I think that the unique trait about "Digimon Adventure" is that "the characters age." In many cases, the characters in anime aren't shown to age. However, in "Digimon Adventure," Taichi, Yamato, Sora, and everyone all grow up from children into adults. When the series first began, they were in elementary school, but in the latest work, they've become 22-year-old adults.
All of the Chosen Children are at that age where they're just one step short of being adults, but in real society, it's the time period when they go out into the world from students to working adults, and their relationships with family, friends, and their own community has major changes. They no longer need the support of their parents, and their relationships with old friends grow vaguely awkward. It's a time period that everyone experiences.
"Digimon Adventure" is a series that, since the beginning, has introduced social problems in its story, while spinning a tale that acts in tandem with real society. The fans who had grown up along with them and cheered on the Digimon even now as adults, have gone through the same changes as Taichi and the children. I'm sure there are many who are heading now to a new life stage of career change, marriage, and raising children.
Please consider the lives of the Chosen Children and your own and how they may intertwine.
I think that Digimon Adventure has grown together with it's fans.
-Producer Yosuke Kinoshita
Supporter Reward Levels
3,000 yen- 20th Special Booklet, Thanks Mail, crowdfunding email magazine
5,000 yen- Memorial Stories Blu-ray, booklet, Thanks Mail, email magazine
7,000 yen- Clear File, can badges, Blu-ray, booklet, Thanks Mail, email magazine
10,000 yen- Kizuna Image Reproductions, Blu-ray, clear file, can badges, booklet, Thanks Mail, email magazine
10,000 yen- Memorial Story Script, Storyboard Collection, Blu-ray, Clear File, Can Badges, booklet, Thanks Mail, email magazine
15,000 yen (330 people max)- Early Kizuna screening, Blu-ray, Clear File, Can Badges, booklet, thanks mail, email magazine
40,000 yen- Angemon figure, Angemon figure postcard, Blu-ray, clear file, can badges, booklet, thanks mail, email magazine
200,000 yen (5 people max)- Participate in recording, script signed by main cast, Blu-ray, clear file, can badges, booklet, thanks mail, email magazine
300,000 yen (5 people max)- Kenji Watanabe draws an original partner Digimon and it will be delivered as a stuffed animal, script, Blu-ray, clear file, can badges, booklet, thanks mail, email magazine
The thanks email and email magazine are scheduled for October 2019.
The booklet, can badges, and clear file are scheduled for February 2020.
The Blu-ray, signed scripts, image reproductions, figure, and partner Digimon designs and plush are scheduled for December 2020.
A few hours ago they updated the page and social media with a basic rewards chart.
Thanks to onkei we have a translated version of that chart on top of the list form above.
Campfire is 'all or nothing' ala Kickstarter, so if it doesn't reach the goal, nothing will be charged.
Some of the other Q&A content they have listed:
There will be no general sales of these crowdfunding items.
You can do multiple levels if you want.
This will be done only for those living in Japan.
The Memorial Story will be released as planned even if the crowdfunding doesn't succeed. They don't clarify the exact details, but it's likely referring to the 1 episode online and all 5 at the Limited Base Pop-Up Theater (and possibly other future events.)
Lots of interesting things for this, although nearly all of us are in the position of it being rather hard to get any of this if we really want to..
Update- Thanks to onkei for some updated translations, including on the interviews. Some additional bits may be cleaned up later.
This is a bit more complicated in some ways than prior items, but if you want to try.... Here is the Campfire page for the project again.
You'll want to contact an intermediary to get these items sent to you. WtW is not affiliated with any, but here are a selection of intermediaries that have worked well for various WtWers and their friends in the past:
From Japan
Rider Proxy
Nippon-Yasan
You'll want to provide your chosen intermediary with the link to the item. Just copy paste the links to the product pages for what you want and send them a message about it and they'll take care of it after they discuss pricing and their policies with you. The link embedded in the news article for the product items are exactly what you'll need to send them.
Some of the intermediaries have a full storefront and may have the item listed, so you may want to check that first. Be aware that due to the added complexities of dealing with a crowdfunding project, intermediaries may also not be willing to deal with it.
igitize at all, especially since you don't really explain what the context was (it's suggested by what you were talking about, but not very well.) You seem to think the intro animation for Re
