

_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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Did Kick-Heart reveal a breakdown of its expenses?