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[Kriken]

Seems really odd to already plan an animated series when they have no idea if the characters (Presumably the other Mighty No.'s) will be well received. I mean, right now could you list 5 characters and their personalities? Who knows, I'll approach this with caution.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

man MegaMan is going to cry.

I don't like this new guy

 

[Leafhopper]

No, they opened up paypal for further stretch goals, starting with english voice acting.

EDIT: Oh whoops nevermind, I see what you mean now.

 

[Aquamarine]

Oh well, at least it is not "anime", but a 3D animated series instead.

It's created and managed by a Japanese Animation studio....so it's Anime.


Anime comes in shapes and sizes. Doesn't have to be the stereotypical otaku stuff to count as Anime.



Other Anime by Digital Frontier:

2004 - Appleseed
2006 - Forest of Cats- Atagoal
2007 - Appleseed Ex Machina
2008 - Resident Evil: Degeneration
2009 - Summer Wars
2011 - Tekken: Blood Vengeance
2012 - Ookami kodomo no Ame to Yuki (The Wolf Children)
2012 - Resident Evil: Damnation

 

[Sylverstone14]

Because Mr. Inafune is a businessman--

This feels like a reference to something I'm familiar with...

Other Anime by Digital Frontier:

2004 - Appleseed
2006 - Forest of Cats- Atagoal
2007 - Appleseed Ex Machina
2008 - Resident Evil: Degeneration
2009 - Summer Wars
2011 - Tekken: Blood Vengeance
2012 - Ookami kodomo no Ame to Yuki (The Wolf Children)
2012 - Resident Evil: Damnation

SOLD

 

[Poyunch]

Second funding campaign announced

But more importantly...

Steam Early Access announced. Trying to get it before next year.

 

[Leafhopper]

Steam Early Access announced.

Huh.

 

[yGray]

I'm worried about the price of this game now.

 

[Toxi]

Seems really odd to already plan an animated series when they have no idea if the characters (Presumably the other Mighty No.'s) will be well received. I mean, right now could you list 5 characters and their personalities? Who knows, I'll approach this with caution.

Seen a ton of fanart for this one. Not surprised, she's easily the best design alongside the sniper.

 

[Hidden One]

If the show is actually good this will be huge for the game.

$10 bet that Capcom revives Mega Man suddenly if Mighty No. 9 blows up LOL

Megaman vs Mighty No. 9? Let's do it >_>.

 

[Takao]

Omg. I remember that show, what was it called again?

League of Super Evil

 

[SuperAndroid17]

Why is Beck an idiot? like really? Why did they make him into a giant goofball?

 

[geomon]

It's created and managed by a Japanese Animation studio....so it's Anime.


Anime comes in shapes and sizes. Doesn't have to be the stereotypical otaku stuff to count as Anime.



Other Anime by Digital Frontier:

2004 - Appleseed
2006 - Forest of Cats- Atagoal
2007 - Appleseed Ex Machina
2008 - Resident Evil: Degeneration
2009 - Summer Wars
2011 - Tekken: Blood Vengeance
2012 - Ookami kodomo no Ame to Yuki (The Wolf Children)
2012 - Resident Evil: Damnation

I'm in.

 

[zeopower6]

It's created and managed by a Japanese Animation studio....so it's Anime.


Anime comes in shapes and sizes. Doesn't have to be the stereotypical otaku stuff to count as Anime.



Other Anime by Digital Frontier:

2004 - Appleseed
2006 - Forest of Cats- Atagoal
2007 - Appleseed Ex Machina
2008 - Resident Evil: Degeneration
2009 - Summer Wars
2011 - Tekken: Blood Vengeance
2012 - Ookami kodomo no Ame to Yuki (The Wolf Children)
2012 - Resident Evil: Damnation

A lot of these are "CGI assistance" jobs outside of like... Appleseed. They also helped out with ZOIDS and ZOIDS/Zero.

And it's a TV anime for sure... wonder what kind of time slot it will get.

 

[Toad.T]

There needs to be an episode with ancient Lion men transforming the cast into other Lion men through eye beams. Or at least have him add "Beck" to random words.

 

[Cartman86]

Hey if you are going to emulate Mega Man making an animated show that would probably only appeal to children is pretty in line. If it's a comedy i'm guessing they are going for the young boy demographic that Adventure Time and the like appeal to.

 

[Dremark]

If Capcom decides to do sue them they might have a case been alot of speculation about it but Capcom has not done anything yet.

Capcom really has zero grounds to sue them. Making a game that's kind of similar doesn't infringe on their rights.

If this was something they could do successfully they would have done it with the vast majority of 2d fighting games back in the 90s. I know with Fighter's History they actually attempted this and it failed.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Hey if you are going to emulate Mega Man making an animated show that would probably only appeal to children is pretty in line.

are todays kids gonna be into Mighty No. 9 as a game though? It doesn't seem like the kind of thing kid gamers are into in 2014 and seems more squarely aimed at nostalgic older gamers.

 

[zeopower6]

The awesome men and women at Digital Frontier put this teaser together (and on their own dime!) to show the world how amazing a Mighty No. 9 animated series could be. We’re grateful to have their passion and skill on our side, and we can’t wait to see how this project unfolds!

Seems like the teaser may not exactly reflect the final product...? D: Though CGI is probably 100% certain.

 

[Nekofrog]

i backed the initial kickstarter and i am super looking forward to this game but the main character suffers from the green eyed sonic syndrome imo.

 

[ArtHands]

where did he get the funding for this?

 

[zeopower6]

where did he get the funding for this?

I think the animated series is probably something brought up by Digital Frontier considering that they paid for the trailer themselves and Inafune thought it was a good idea?

Digital Frontier is seeking investment separately for this animated TV series.

 

[Busaiku]

They weren't the main studios in Summer Wars and Wolf Children, just provided assistance.
I'm guessing it was CG.

Dunno about the others.

 

[Squire]

You mad yet, Capcom?

Mad that someone's poring money into an unproven IP? They might just have the last laugh, if anything.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

where did he get the funding for this?

I doubt he is creating this out of his own pocket. It's likely a licensing agreement with a production company I would imagine.

 

[Hours Left]

Vaguely upsetting.

 

[Mechanized]

The CG looks really good, not sure if I like the direction they're taking with the character though.

 

[injurai]

awful

 

[Fireblend]

Yeah this looks kinda fugly.

 

[Deleted member 74300]

The CG looks really good, not sure if I like the direction they're taking with the character though.

Well it could be worse.

People just need to

For now at least.

 

[peronmls]

Does anyone else have this weird feeling that something bad is going to happen to the game and show... I'm not liking this...

 

[Terrible_Majesty]

I wish they just focus on releasing the best game possible. This animation nonsense is potentially taking valuable resources and energy.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Does anyone else have this weird feeling that something bad is going to happen to the game and show... I'm not liking this...

No, I just think people on the internet are conditioned to be extremely cynical and expect the worst at all times.

 

[Blueblur1]

Its for kids. No thanks.

 

[TUSR]

this looks like shit, did we pay for the english VA in this one?

 

[Beck]

Ugh. I mean there's some hype around the game, but why already a cheap looking CG show?

 

[ChipotIe]

where did he get the funding for this?

I hate comments like this. Without even knowing what you're talking about you're already accusing them of misappropriation.

They have nothing to do with the funding of the animation. Often it's the other way around. If a network or animation company likes a thing in japan they create an animation of it. Plain and simple.

Lest you think that a 20 year old manga artist (for example) funds the anime based on their property all by themselves....

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

The Mega Man we deserve.

 

[Remark]

CG?

GET THIS SHIT OUTTA MY FACE!!!

Warmest Regards,

Remark "BJ" Jackson

 

[InsaneZero]

where did he get the funding for this?

He asked the audience at the panel to find a rich friend to help fund the project. My take on it listening to him was that this panel was his appeal for a financial backer.

 

[Calvero]

I wonder how Capcpom is feeling

 

[phoenix3934]

I wonder how Capcpom is feeling

Probably laughing right now.

 

[Nachos]

The CG itself looks fine, but the animation isn't lively enough to match the VO. Certainly passable, though, and if this really is a pitch, I hope it'll improve.

 

[SenorArdilla]

Reminds me of "Kaio: King of Pirates."

 

[Nemecyst]

Beck's personality is not very appealing, but it is still early.

 

[Chuck]

dick jokes

 

[Lebon14]

My eyes! They burn!

 

[Froli]

Really, should focus more on your game.

 

[quo]

Super Fighting Robots...Number 9!

 

[rockman zx]

Seems really odd to already plan an animated series when they have no idea if the characters

I think this is something common in Japan, specially with games that aim kids, I guess they get the maximum exposure this way.